{"instruction":"You 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 love for wrestling (4)","output":"### Answer: SUMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrestling\n**SUM** (\"total\") + **O** (\"love\", 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: Turns to organisation without seeing the evidence (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON TRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: without seeing the evidence\n***(turns to) **[anag:*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: Aristocrat with gongs and rings here (8)","output":"### Answer: EARLOBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: rings here\n**EARL** (\"aristocrat\") *with* **OBEs** (\"gongs\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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, vegetable, plant (11)","output":"### Answer: HORSERADISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n**HORSE** (\"animal\") + **RADISH** (\"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: Larks in bushes (6)","output":"### Answer: CAPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Larks\nDouble 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: Happier when Starmer after change of heart supports leaders of leftist unitary councils (7)","output":"### Answer: LUCKIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happier \nKEIR (Starmer) *after change of heart* becomes **K(IE)R, ***supporting *[*leaders of*] **L(**eftist) **U**(nitary) **C**(ouncils)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 indeed is happy (9)","output":"### Answer: DELIGHTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: happy\n**LIGHT** (\"ray\") *in* **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: Conservatives delay demoting leader to begin with \u2014 they're unbelievable! (4,7)","output":"### Answer: TALL STORIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're unbelievable\n**(TALL)S** \"delay\" (STALL) *demoting leader*) *to begin with* + **TORIES** (\"Conservatives\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Powerless South American island quietly coming up (9)","output":"### Answer: INCAPABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Powerless\n**INCA** (\"South American\") + **<=(ELBA** (\"sailed\") + **P** (piano in music notation, so \"quietly\")**)** [*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: Two thirds of models fall hopelessly for past lover (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD FLAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: past lover\n***(mode fall)** [anag:*hopelessly*] where MODE is [*two thirds of*] MODE(ls)"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 mangled genitals in knots (7)","output":"### Answer: TANGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: knots\nI (one) *leaves* **(*genitals)** [anag:*mangled*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 old solver's admitting disagreement (7)","output":"### Answer: THRIFTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tight\n**THY** (\"old\" version of your, thus \"solver's\") *admitting* **RIFT** (\"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: Convince strangers to welcome brotherly love? (6)","output":"### Answer: INCEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: brotherly love?\nHidden in [*to welcome*] \"conv**INCE ST**rangers\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Cyril Allen gutted (4)","output":"### Answer: CLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Family\n**C**(yri)**L** **A**(lle)**N** [*gutted*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 imaginary circle being reduced in radius (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matter\n\n**T**(r)**OPIC** (\"imaginary circle\") *being reduced* by R (Radius)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 libertarianism, not stern, working wonders (9)","output":"### Answer: MIRABILIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wonders\n\n***(libariaim)** [anag:*form of*] where LIBARIAIM is LIB(ert)ARIA(n)I(s)M without the letters of [*not*] STERN"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sulphur, found at last in most inferior plants (9)","output":"### Answer: MILKWORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plants\n\n**MILK** (\"extract\") + **WOR**(s)**T**(**S**) (\"most inferior\" with (sulphu)R moved to the end [*found at 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: Disown chain of Samsung, etc. (5)","output":"### Answer: UNGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disown\n\nHidden in [*chain of*] \"sams**UNG ET**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: Peg eating mouldy sweet (6)","output":"### Answer: TOFFEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\n\n**TEE** (golf \"peg\") *eating* **OFF** (\"mouldy\")"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 leaves in a couple of ways? (8)","output":"### Answer: TESTATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who leaves in a couple of ways?\n\nCryptic definition, as a TESTATOR leaves twice (once by dying, and once by leaving behind an inheritance)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 inseparable member stops Blairite buckling (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPARTIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legally inseparable\n\n**MP** (\"Member\" of Parliament) *stops* ***(blairite)** [anag:*buckling*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 husband in mouth, recoiling (4)","output":"### Answer: WHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit\n\n**H** (husband) *in* **<=MAW** (\"mouth\", recoiling)"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 of unsocial backing, oddly so (4)","output":"### Answer: LION \n ### Explanation: Definition: A sign\n\n<=(u)**N**(s)**O**(c)**I**(a)**L** [*backing*]. UNSOCIAL reversed becomes **L**A**I**C**O**S**N**U, so the required letters are the *odd* 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: Writer unexpectedly left pent-up after mistyping one adjacent key? (4-3,3)","output":"### Answer: FELT-TIP PEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\n\n***(left pent ip)** [anag:*unexpectedly*] where the I is a \"mistyped\" U, I and U being \"adjacent keys\" on a 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: Shocking state briefly engulfing most of Italian city (8)","output":"### Answer: CRIMINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shocking\n\n**Cal.** (California, so \"state briefly\") *engulfing* [*most of*] **RIMIN**(i) (\"Italian 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: Stars careless, outwardly showy (6)","output":"### Answer: GALAXY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stars\n\n**LAX** (\"careless\") with **GAY** (\"showy\") outside [*outwardly*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 retreating Trojan (5)","output":"### Answer: ILIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trojan\n\n**I** + **<=NAIL** (\"catch\", *retreating*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steer between smooth, bare borders in compound (4,5)","output":"### Answer: IRON OXIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: compound\n\n**OX** (\"steer\") *between* **IRON** (\"smooth\") + [*bare*] (s)**IDE**(s) (\"borders\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attach small volume penned by state puppet (9)","output":"### Answer: PINOCCHIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: puppet\n\n**PIN** (\"attach\") + **CC** (cubic centimetre, so \"small volume\") *penned by* **OHIO** (\"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: Number in view \u2014 not sure (5)","output":"### Answer: EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\n\n**E**(yes)**IGHT** (\"view\", *not* YES (\"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: International police force feeds suffering race (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TIME TRIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: race\n\n**I **(international) + **MET** (\"police force\") *feeds* **TRIAL** (\"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: Go mad over eating a dish from Asia (5)","output":"### Answer: PILAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish from Asia\n\n**<=FLIP** (\"go mad\", *over*) *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: At first, Barry Cryer sick, consuming old whiskey and fruit (8)","output":"### Answer: COWBERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n\n***(b cryer)** [anag:*sick*] *consuming* **O** (old) + **W** (whiskey, in the NATO phonetic alphabet), where B is [*at first*] B(arry)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 heavenly body (4)","output":"### Answer: MARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoils\n\nDouble 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: Beaky woman's boring mechanical performance (10)","output":"### Answer: ROSTELLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beaky\n\n**STELLA** (\"woman\") *boring* **ROTE** (\"mechanical 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: This was controlled by Christian generosity (6)","output":"### Answer: BOUNTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: This was controlled by Christian\n\nDouble definition, the first referring to the ship led by Fletcher Christian after a mutiny in 1789."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lungs initially heave in pain, a warning in the main (9)","output":"### Answer: LIGHTSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a warning in the main\n\n**LIGHTS** (\"lungs\") + [*initially*] **H**(eave) **I**(n) **P**(ain)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 beam, top should be cut (5)","output":"### Answer: AFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concerning\n\n[*top should be cut*] from (r)**AFTER** (\"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: Ill-tempered raving idiot \u2014 primarily, he's bonkers (10)","output":"### Answer: VINEGARISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ill-tempered\n\n***(raving I hes)** [anag:*bonkers*] where I is I(diot) [*primarily*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clause in favour of imaginative future plan (9)","output":"### Answer: PROVISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clause\n\n**PRO** (\"in favour of\") + **VISION** (\"imaginative future 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: In which bread might be kept by breadbasket? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MONEY BELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: In which bread might be kept by breadbasket\n\nCryptic 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: Dress code, of a sort \u2014 a warning, of course (8)","output":"### Answer: PINAFORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dress\n\n**PIN** (Personal Identification Number, so \"code, of sort\") + **A** + **FORE** (\"a warning\" 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: Nearly select most of delicate piece of cake (6)","output":"### Answer: PICNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece of cake\n\n[*nearly*] **PIC**(k) (\"select\") + [*most of*] **NIC**(e) (\"delicate\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 proclaims power without energy (5)","output":"### Answer: CRISP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm\n\n**CRI**(e)**S** (\"proclaims\" *without* E (energy)) + **P** (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: Dispensing with singer, with wife having left (5)","output":"### Answer: AXING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispensing with\n\n(w)**AX**(w)**ING **(a bird, so \"singer\") *with* W (wife) *having left*\n \n*If I have the parsing right here, then I think the clue should have said wives as there are two Ws to be 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: Number two crossing line in game (4)","output":"### Answer: POLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n\n**POO** (\"number two\", euphemistically) *crossing* **L** (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: Hundreds of runs etc \u2014 strangely, that's admitted (9)","output":"### Answer: CENTURIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hundreds\n\n***(runs etc)** [anag:*strangely*] with **i.e.** (\"that is\") *admitted"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amusing setter's latest splits party fifty-fifty (5)","output":"### Answer: DROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amusing\n\n(sette)**R** [*'s latest*] *splits* **DO** (\"party\") + **L** (fifty, in Roman numerals) + **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: A hundred to clue 4 (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FIVE SCORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A hundred\n\n**F(IV)E'S CORE** is IV (4, in Roman numerals)"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 pence to embrace that fellow ape (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: ape\n\n**C** (a hundred) + **P** (pence) *to embrace* **HIM** (\"that 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: Cartoons from Japan are funny; matinees not showing ET (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cartoons from Japan\n\n***(maines)** [anag:*funny*] where MAINES is MA(t)IN(e)ES *not showing* ET"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for sources of fresh water? Hear, hear! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WELL SAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hear, hear!\n\nAID for WELLS (i.e. **WELLS AID**) would be \"support for sources of fresh 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: Resented being drugged inappropriately (7)","output":"### Answer: GRUDGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resented\n\n***(drugged)** [anag:*inappropriately*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retires with everyone's favourite vessels after every other raid (8)","output":"### Answer: ADJOURNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retires\n\n**JO** (\"everyone's favourite\") + **URNS** (\"vessels\") *after* [*every other*] (r)**A**(i)**D**\n \n*I can't fully parse this as I can't see why JO is \"everybody's favourite\". It may refer to Jo March in \"Little Women\", or, less likely, an old Scots word for 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: Boatman told to go for being inattentive (6)","output":"### Answer: ABSENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: being inattentive\n\n**AB** (able-bodied sailor, so \"boatman\") + **SENT** (\"told 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: Lows include the core of a hundred states of mind (5)","output":"### Answer: MOODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: states of mind\n\n**MOOS** (\"lows\") *include* [*the core of*] (hun)**D**(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: Notes heartless move by way of working with African country, deporting the weak (9)","output":"### Answer: MEMORANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notes\n\n[*heartless*] **M**(ov)**E** *by* **MO** (modus operandi, so \"way of working\") + **R**(w)**ANDA** (\"African country\", *deporting* W (weak, 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: Work on reported poverty (5)","output":"### Answer: KNEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work\n\nHomophone [*reported*] of **NEED** (\"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: Gave wrong name and governed after false claims (9)","output":"### Answer: MISCALLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave wrong name\n\n**LED** (\"governed\") *after* ***(claims)** [anag:*false*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a hundred corrections to ignore (6)","output":"### Answer: REGION \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than a hundred\n\n***(ignore)** [anag:*corrections*]\n \n*The hundred in the clue refers to the old land measurement, which was supposed to support 100 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: A way to understand about Boatman, broadcast digitally (8)","output":"### Answer: STREAMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: broadcast digitally\n\n**St.** (street, \"a way\") + **READ** (\"to understand\") *about* **ME** (\"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: Perhaps Vincent de Paul, a priest in Gascony, brought up burps (6)","output":"### Answer: ERUCTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: burps\n\n**<=(St.** (\"perhaps Vincent de Paul, a saint) + **CUR\u00c9** (French for \"priest\", so \"priest in Gascony\", *brought 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: Creates fresh draft from a hundred raw soldiers (7)","output":"### Answer: REDRAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creates fresh draft\n\nHidden in [*from*] \"hund**RED RAW S**oldiers\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 romantic: a hundred music scores all begun by one composer (6)","output":"### Answer: BRAHMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\n\n**B**(orn) **R**(omantic) **A** **H**(undred) **M**(usic) **S**(cores) [*all 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: Perhaps Conservative Home seized by slow type, heading for recession (8)","output":"### Answer: SLUMPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: heading for recession\n\n**MP** (Member of Parliament, so \"perhaps Conservative\") + **IN** (\"home\") *seized by* **SLUG** (\"slow 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: Put briefly into boiling water, cutting out new cold tripe (4)","output":"### Answer: BLAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tripe\n\n**BLA**(nC)**H** (\"put briefly into boiling water\") *cutting out* N (new) + C (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: Trade uncovered over a hundred finalists in European space station (5,3)","output":"### Answer: RADIOONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: station\n\n(t)**RAD**(e) [*uncovered*] *over* **IOO** (\"a hundred\") +[*finalists in*] (europea)**N** (spac)**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: It's worth a hundred cents to escape from Monsieur Obrecht (4)","output":"### Answer: EURO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's worth a hundred cents\n\nHidden in [*to escape from*] \"monsi**EUR O**brecht\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 glass ceiling: no opening for job with old head of company at its core (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps glass ceiling\n\n[*no opening for*] (j)**OB** *with* **STALE** (\"old\") with [*head of*] **C**(ompany) *at its 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: Fan of austerity called out as an inflexible parasite (7)","output":"### Answer: ASCETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan of austerity\n\nHomophone [*called out*] of **A SET TIC** (\"an inflexible parasite\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 pity for nothing: an empty hundred years, with no beginning and no end (2,4)","output":"### Answer: OH DEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing pity\n\n**O** (nothing) + [*an empty*] **H**(undre)**D** + (y)**EAR**(s) [*with no beginning and 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: One hundred taken on by champion simultaneously (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: simultaneously\n\n**TON** (\"one hundred\") *taken on by* **ACE** (\"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: Good hundredth puzzle, accepted without debate? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: NODDED THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: accepted without debate?\n\n***(good hundredth)** [anag:*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: Compact pad ready for a make-over? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: POWDER PUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compact pad\n\nCryptic 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: Mineral found in neat alcohol (4)","output":"### Answer: TALC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mineral\n\nHidden [*found*] in \"nea**T ALC**ohol\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 peasant cooking whiffs! (10)","output":"### Answer: PANATELLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: whiffs\n\n***(all peasant)** [anag:*cooking*]\n \n*Panetella and whiff are both words for a thin cigar."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of middle ear every now and again (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thought\n\n(m)**I**(d)**D**(l)**E** (e)**A**(r) [*every now and 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: Minced pork, Doris? It'll repeat on you ad nauseam (9,3)","output":"### Answer: GROUNDHOG DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: It'll repeat on you ad nauseam\n\n**GROUND** (\"minced\") + **HOG** (\"pork\") + (Doris) **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: Doctors tense nursing famous Cremonese playwright (9)","output":"### Answer: DRAMATIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: playwright\n\n**Drs.** (doctors) + **T** (tense) *nursing* (Nicola) **AMATI** (\"famous Cremonese\" violin-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: Fine, for example, in retirement to house Charlie's lizard (5)","output":"### Answer: GECKO \n ### Explanation: Definition: lizard\n\n**<=(OK** (\"fine\") + **e.g.** (for example), *in retirement*) *to house* **C** (Charlie, in the NATO 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: Order the greatest skirts from Gabon (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n\n(Muhammed) **ALI** (\"The Greatest\") + [*skirts from*] **G**(abo)**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: Nov 11: after intro to My Way, Sinatra excitedly introduces Miles (9)","output":"### Answer: MARTINMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nov 11\n\n[*after intro to*] **M**(y Way), ***(Sinatra)** [anag:*excitedly*] *introduces* **M** (miles)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 there, in the sack, note couple past redemption (6,6)","output":"### Answer: BEYOND REPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: past redemption\n\n**YON** (\"over there\") *in* **BED** (\"the sack\") + **RE** (musical \"note\") + **PAIR** (\"couple\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Julius Caesar finally advanced, annexing northern country (4)","output":"### Answer: IRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n\n**I** (\"Julius\") + (Caesa)**R** [finally] + **A** (advanced), *annexing* **N** (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: Senior detective \u2014 one in West Coast force \u2014 had lunch run down (10)","output":"### Answer: DILAPIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: run down\n\n**DI **(Detective Inspector, so \"senior detective\") +** I **(one) in **LAPD** (Los Angeles Police Department, so \"West Coast force\") + **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: Wonk rejecting study Republican penned (4)","output":"### Answer: NERD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wonk\n\n[*rejecting*] **<=DEN** (\"study\") with **R** (Republican) [*penned*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Found erne at Hawick, nestling down below (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERNEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: down below\n\nHidden [*nestling*] in \"fo**UND ERNE AT H**awick\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 exercises underwater in Turin (4)","output":"### Answer: POPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holy man\n\n**PE** (physical \"exercises\") *under* (River) **PO** (\"water in Turin\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 guzzling case of Italian plonk (4)","output":"### Answer: WINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plonk\n\n**WE** (\"you and I\") *guzzling* [*case of*] **I**(talia)**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: Nigerian tent used for throwing a party (12)","output":"### Answer: ENTERTAINING \n ### Explanation: Definition: throwing a party\n\n***(nigerian tent)** [anag:*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: Dua Lipa turned up bearing a rice dish (5)","output":"### Answer: PILAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: a rice dish\n\nHidden backwards in [*turned up bearing*] \"d**UA LIP**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: Criminal German woman and daughter rest uneasy (9)","output":"### Answer: FRAUDSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\n\n**FRAU** (\"German woman\") *and*** D** (daughter) + ***(rest)** [anag:*uneasily*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 officer first class departs base on leave (4-2-4)","output":"### Answer: AIDE-DE-CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military officer\n\n**A1** (\"first class\") + **D** (departs) + **E** (logarithmic \"base\" in mathematics) + **DECAMP** (\"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: Paris saloon car runs over unknown Yankee on heroin (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CRAZY HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paris saloon\n\n*(car) [anag:runs} over Z (unknown, in mathematics) + Y (Yankee) on HORSE (\"heroin\")\n \n*Le Crazy Horse Saloon is a renowned entertainment venue in Paris where nude dancers alternate with variety performers, especially magicians."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solving no.1, I'd failed\u2026it's tricky to work out (4,8)","output":"### Answer: LONG DIVISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's tricky to work out\n\n***(solving no i id)** [*failed*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Danone manufactured French cheese filling Irish writer (4,6)","output":"### Answer: EDNA O\u201dBRIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irish writer\n\n**BRIE** (\"French cheese\") *filling* ***(Danone)** [anag:*manufactured*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 character of this work? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: VANITY FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sharp character of this work?\n\nCryptic definition, Becky Sharp being the protagonist of Thackeray's \"Vanity 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: Soaking miner: 'I'm so upset' (9)","output":"### Answer: IMMERSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soaking\n\n***(miner im so)** [anag:*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: Smooth surface (5)","output":"### Answer: PLANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smooth\n\nDouble 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: Pop artists' leader or another movement? (4)","output":"### Answer: DADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another movement\n\n**DAD** (\"pop\") + **A**(rtist) [*'s 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: Sure, Behan regularly visited Youth Hostel (4)","output":"### Answer: YEAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sure\n\n(b)**E**(h)**A**(n) [*regularly*] *visited* **YH** (Youth Hostel)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Re gland, see two adjacent parts transposed in a pig's (8)","output":"### Answer: APOCRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Re gland\nA PO(RC)INE (\"a pig's\") with *two adjacent parts transposed *would become **A PO(CR)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: Jam may result in this content of plum or apricot (4)","output":"### Answer: MORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jam may result in this\nHidden in [*content of*] \"plu**M OR A**pricot\" \n*A mora is a delay, and a (traffic) jam may result in 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: Aromatic rhizome left on dipping in dippy (7)","output":"### Answer: GALANGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aromatic rhizome\n**L** (left) + **AN** (a form of \"on\") *dipping in* **GAGA** (\"dippy\") \n*Galanga (aka galingale) is the aromatic rootstock of certain ginger 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: Look within a visage ? it's lacking presence of feudal lord (7)","output":"### Answer: ALODIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking presence of feudal lord\n**LO** (\"look\") *within* **A DIAL** (\"a visage\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 revenue in Polish city (7)","output":"### Answer: STETTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish city\n**STET** (\"restore\" in proofr3eading) + **TIN** (money, so \"revenue\") \n*Stettin is an alternative name for Szczecin, a city in 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: Alcohol burns within this wheeling part of flagrant experiment (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alcohol burns within this\nHidden backwards in [*wheeling part of*] \"flagr**ANT E**xperiment\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salmon in small boat, heated, trimmed in the same way (4)","output":"### Answer: COHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salmon\n**CO**(g) (\"small boat\") + **HO**(t) (\"heated\") [*trimmed 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: Remove intervening spaces, being intimate (7)","output":"### Answer: UPCLOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove intervening spaces\n**UP CLOSE** = \"intimate\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Denials in the main rebuffed inexplicable feelings (7)","output":"### Answer: ANOESES \n ### Explanation: Definition: inexplicable feelings\n**NOES** (\"denials\") *in* **<=SEA** (\"the main\", *rebuffed*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Losing heart she goes after bloodless turns, passing (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: passing\n[*losing heart*] **S**(h)**E** *goes after* **<=PALE** (\"bloodless\", *turns*) \n*According to Chambers. elapse and passing are synonymous nouns."}
{"instruction":"You 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 condition, form of macule round front of optic (7)","output":"### Answer: LEUCOMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eye condition\n***(macule)** [anag:*form of*] *round* [*front of*] **O**(ptic) \n*Leucoma is a white opacity of 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: Crowning vegetable to cut back (4)","output":"### Answer: ATOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crowning\n[*to cu*t] **<=POTA**(to) (\"vegetable\") [*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 pegs out inhaling hot toxic gas (8)","output":"### Answer: PHOSGENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: toxic gas\n***(one pegs)** [anag:*out*] *inhaling* **H** (hot) \n*aka carbonyl chloride"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amiable Sandy's idle, having met pet playing inside (13)","output":"### Answer: SWEET-TEMPERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amiable\n**SWEERED** (Scots word for slothful, so \"Sandy's idle\") *having* ***(met pet)** [anag:*playing*] *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: American plant seen in two states briefly (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: American plant\n**CA** (California) + **Mass.** (Massachusetts), so \"two states, 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: Eaterie, reverse of old-style ? soup he ordered is taken outside (11)","output":"### Answer: PORTERHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eaterie\n***(soup he)** [anag:*ordered*]* is taken outside* [*reverse of*] **<=RETRO** (\"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: German dish, accompaniment for soup, not available? (5)","output":"### Answer: CROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: German dish\n**CROUT**(on) (\"accompaniment for soup\"), *not* ON (\"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: What'll sell takeaway (no starter) for dropout? (6)","output":"### Answer: HIPPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dropout?\n(c)**HIPPIE **(\"what'll sell takeaway\") with *no 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: Toughens a lens that's cracked (5)","output":"### Answer: NEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toughens\n***(a lens)** [anag:*that's cracked*] \n*Neal is a shortened version of anneal."}
{"instruction":"You 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 company surmounting gloomy appearance (6)","output":"### Answer: COLOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paint\n**Co.** (company) *surmounting* **LOUR** (\"gloomy 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: Took part in boat race in sound course (4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\nHomophone [*in sound*] of **ROWED** (\"took part in 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: The rotor pin goes wrong in unlikely flyer (11)","output":"### Answer: ORNITHOPTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: unlikely flyer\n***(the rotor pin)** [anag:*goes 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: Ear canal, one below top of head mostly (5)","output":"### Answer: SCALA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ear canal\n**A** (one) *below* **SCAL**(p) (\"top of head\", *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: Bridge builder restructured one pronto (9)","output":"### Answer: PONTOONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bridge builder\n***(one pronto) **[anag:*restructured*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Newcomer joining table turned up in vain taking in a point (9)","output":"### Answer: OGANESSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Newcomer joining table\n[*turned up*] **<=NO GO** (\"in vain\") *taking in* **A NESS** (\"a point\") \n*Oganesson (atomic number 118) is a recent addition to the periodic table, hence \"newcomer joining 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: Make a new arrangement for holiday destination? (6)","output":"### Answer: RESORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make a new arrangement\nDouble 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: Primates as a group apparently leading way heavenward (6)","output":"### Answer: APEDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primates as a group\n**Ap. **(apparently) *leading* **<=MODE** (\"way\", *heavenward*, i.e, 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: Water rising in channel sounded warning? (6)","output":"### Answer: BEEPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: sounded warning?\n[*rising*] **PEE** (\"water\") *in* **BED** (\"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: Times of repose or constant relief (5)","output":"### Answer: CALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Times of repose\n**C** (constant) + **ALMS** (\"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: Time to drain all but last incline (5)","output":"### Answer: TEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: incline\n**T** (time) + **EMPT**(y) [*all but 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: Couple finally changing places in sign of approval embrace (5)","output":"### Answer: CLASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: embrace\n[*final couple* (of letters) *changing places in*] CLA(PS) (\"approval\") becomes **CLA(SP)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 chefs will include this traditional supplement (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: traditional supplement\nHidden in \"fin**E CHE**fs\" [*will include*] \n*Eche is an old form of eke."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mood sours in the queues: such long journeys to the supermarket (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FOOD MILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: long journeys to the supermarket\n\n***(mood)** [anag:*sours*] *in* **FILES** (\"queues\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in the box or on the board (5)","output":"### Answer: POSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puts in the box\n\n(Barely) cryptic definition, relating to the mail and posting something on a message board (perhaps online)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 eating using a finger: shortly, any number (3,2)","output":"### Answer: DIG IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start eating \n\n**DIGI**(t) (\"finger', *shortly*) +** N** (any \"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: Expecting to be accompanied by Lee? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WITH CHILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expecting\n\n**WITH** (\"accompanied by\" + (Lee) **CHILD** (US author, creator of the \"Jack Reacher\" 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: Second in command at sea briefly returns for a little scrap that brings a charge (3)","output":"### Answer: ION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little scrap that brings a charge\n\n**<=(No. 1)** (\"second in command at sea\", *returns*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 at answer to this clue, then have penny-drop moment (3,3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEE THE LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: have penny-drop moment\n\n**SEETHE** (\"rage\") *at* **LIGHT** (\"answer\" (to this or any 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: Sport which the mob runs (7)","output":"### Answer: RACKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sport\n\nCryptic 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: By lake I want to plant special crop (7)","output":"### Answer: LINSEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: crop\n\n*Plant* **S** (special) *in* **L** (lake) *by*** I NEED** (\"want 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: Engineer eats last of canteen pap (7)","output":"### Answer: SNAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pap\n\n**SAPPER** (\"engineer\") *eats* [*last of*] (cantee)**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: Flashes extremely smart on dresses (7)","output":"### Answer: STROBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flashes\n\n[*extremely*] **S**(mar)**T** *on* **ROBES** (\"dresses\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Painting, crouch so air can circulate (11)","output":"### Answer: CHIAROSCURO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painting\n\n***(crouch so air)** [anag:*can circulate*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wade's opponent in court sounds dear (3)","output":"### Answer: ROE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wade's opponent in court\n\nHomophone [*sounds*] of DEAR is DEER, of which **ROE** is a species.\n \n*Wade vs Roe was a famous court case in the US centring on the woman's right to have an abortion. It's been much in the news over the last year or 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: Prohibit indirect moves to control temperature (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prohibit\n\n***(indirect)** [anag:*moves*] + **T** (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: Bird makes car leave the roundabout (5)","output":"### Answer: OUSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n\nCAR *leaves* (car)**OUSEL** (\"roundabout\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 embarrassed, like an unsuccessful matador (5)","output":"### Answer: GORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: like an unsuccessful matador\n\n**GO RED **(\"look 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: Result of seeing red in Aquae Sulis? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: EARLY BATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result of seeing red\n\nDouble definition, the first referring to being sent for an \"early bath\" after being given a red card in football or rugby, and the second to the \"early\" (i.e. Roman) name for 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: Fine summer? Put in one more particular (7)","output":"### Answer: FADDIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more particular\n\n**F** (fine) + **ADDER** (\"summer\") with** I **(one) *put 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: Chomping on cigar, concerned with carbon compounds (7)","output":"### Answer: ORGANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: concerned with carbon compounds\n\n***(on cigar)** [anag:*chomping*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 game is the pits, one cries (11)","output":"### Answer: MINESWEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Computer game\n\n**MINES** (\"pits\") + **WEEPER** (\"one cries\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 no force is perfect for criminal (7)","output":"### Answer: LAWLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminal\n\nIf there's no LAW (i.e. LAWLESS), a criminal would thrive."}
{"instruction":"You 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 half of goals at Chelsea (7)","output":"### Answer: SATCHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bag\n\nHidden in [*half of*] \"goal**S AT CHE**Lsea\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 lengthy film, avoiding Spain (3)","output":"### Answer: PIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shot\n\n(e)**PIC** (\"lengthy film\", *avoiding* E (IVR for \"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: Hairstyle, one captivating husband (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hairstyle\n\n**SINGLE** (\"one\") *captivating* **H** (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: Made to relax in chairs nurses died (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made to relax\n\n**SEATED** (\"in chairs\") *nurses* **D** (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: Satellite town yet to be built (5,6)","output":"### Answer: LUNAR COLONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satellite town yet to be built\n\nCryptic 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: The boot bag made of this (7)","output":"### Answer: SACKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: The boot\n\nDouble 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: A surgical pioneer is a star (1-6)","output":"### Answer: A-LISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: star\n\n**A** + (Joseph) **LISTER** (\"surgical pioneer\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 relaxed, accepting constant postponement (7)","output":"### Answer: RESPITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: postponement\n\n[*almost*] **RESTE**(d), *accepting* **PI** (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: A way to speak (7)","output":"### Answer: STUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A way to speak\n\n**St. **(street, so \"a way\") + **UTTER** (\"to speak\") and &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: Graduate exercising a stir in this job? (7)","output":"### Answer: BARISTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this job?\n\n**BA** (\"graduate\") + ***(a stir)** [anag:*exercising*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bargain with tough heartless sort of bomber (7)","output":"### Answer: STEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of bomber\n\n**STEAL** (\"bargain\") *with* **T**(oug)**H** [*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: Shot cut trip short (3)","output":"### Answer: RID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shot\n\n[*cut short*] **RID**(e) (\"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: Foreign character was first to return thanks (5)","output":"### Answer: DELTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign character\n\n**<=LED** (\"was first\", *to return*) + **TA** (\"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: Go and risk getting beaten up in once-trendy street (5,4)","output":"### Answer: KING\u2019S ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: once-trendy street\n\n***(go and risk)** [anag:*getting beaten 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: Speech forecast 30% cut (7)","output":"### Answer: DICTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speech\n\n[*30 % cut*]* *from (pre)**DICTION** (\"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: The middle of Angela's ticket is flexible (7)","output":"### Answer: ELASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: flexible\n\n[*the middle of*] \"ang**ELA'S TIC**ket\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bimbo I rescued could be a terrorist (7,6)","output":"### Answer: SUICIDE BOMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a terrorist\n\n***(bimbo I rescued)** [anag:*could 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: Get time with international head of government (4)","output":"### Answer: TWIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\n\n**T** (time) + **W** (with) + **I **(International) + [*head of*] **G**(overnment)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 gear which horses get put through in clubs? (9)","output":"### Answer: SPACESUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective gear\n\n**PACES** (\"which horses get put through\") *in* **SUIT** (\"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: Local government funder once a rare type, surprisingly (9)","output":"### Answer: RATEPAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Local government funder\n\n***(a rare type)** [anag:*surprisingly*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 layer, at which point\u2026. (4)","output":"### Answer: WHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: at which point\n\n**W** (chemical symbol for \"tungsten\") + **HEN** (\"layer\" 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: \u2026. things fall apart, dancing bear and Elvis in top form (8,5)","output":"### Answer: BREAKING POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \u2026. things fall apart\n\n***(bear)** [anag:*dancing*] + KING (\"Elvis\") +***(in top)** [anag:*form*]\n \n*This clue requires the \"at which point\" from the previous across clue to complete the definition, hence 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: Tequila in planter's punch initally left old queen drunk (7)","output":"### Answer: TIPPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk\n\n**T**(equila) **I**(n) **P**(lanter's) **P**(unch) [initially] + **L** (left) + **ER** (Elizabeth Regina, so \"old 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: Artist's productions penetrated by old insects (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: insects\n\n**IMAGES** (\"artist's productions\") *penetrated by* **O** (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: As a non-citizen, don't say as much (9)","output":"### Answer: STATELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: As a non-citizen\n\n**STATE LESS **(\"don't say as 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: A transitory form of life rotting flesh (5)","output":"### Answer: SHELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: A transitory form of life\n\n***(flesh)** [anag:*rotting*]\n \n*Items with a shelf life are to some extent transitory."}
{"instruction":"You 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 beginning to appreciate artists' movement (4)","output":"### Answer: DADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: artists' movement\n\n**DAD** (\"father\") + [*beginning to*] **A**(ppreciate)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crawler not much impressed by bad picks (11)","output":"### Answer: LICKSPITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crawler\n\n**LITTLE** (\"not much\") *impressed by* ***(picks)** [anag:*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: Sour policemen stop spies turning up (6)","output":"### Answer: ACIDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sour\n\n**CID** (Criminal Investigation Department, so \"policemen\") *stop* **<=CIA** (Central Intelligence Agency, so \"spies\", *turning 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 preserved, it's said, where eagles fly? (9)","output":"### Answer: KANDINSKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n\nHomophone [*it's said*] of **CANNED **(\"preserved\") + **IN SKY** (\"where eagles 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: Pleasant to welcome English relative (5)","output":"### Answer: NIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: relative\n\n**NICE **(\"pleasant\") *to welcome* **E** (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: Tailed fish over 24 hours (8)","output":"### Answer: SHADOWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tailed\n\n**SHAD** (\"fish\") + **O** (over, in cricket) + **Wed.** (Wednesday, so \"24 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: Unable to see you asleep (3)","output":"### Answer: OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unable to see you\n\nDouble 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: Dog certain to disrupt home improvement (10)","output":"### Answer: DECORATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: home improvement\n\n***(dog certain)** [anag:*to disrupt*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shuts rebellious artists' movement (11)","output":"### Answer: BRUSHSTROKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: artists' movement\n\n***(broker shuts)** [anag:*rebellious*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traits tube artist represents (10)","output":"### Answer: ATTRIBUTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traits\n\n***(tube artist)** [anag:*represents*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 silverware deteriorates (9)","output":"### Answer: ATROPHIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: deteriorates\n\n**A** (American) + **TROPHIES** (\"silverware\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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's disturbed sleep inspiring Turner? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPIKE LEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\n\n***(sleep) **[anag:*disturbed*] *inspiring* **IKE** (Turner)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 eating asparagus starter for eastern cash (6)","output":"### Answer: DINARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cash\n\n**DIN**(e>**A**)**RS** (\"people eating\" with A(sparagus) [*starter*] replacing [*for*] E (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: Managed to climb over someone's extremities being tender (5)","output":"### Answer: NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tender\n\n**<=RUN** (\"managed\", to climb) *over* **S**(omeon)**E** [*'s extremities*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oafs clumsy at a specific time (2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS OF \n ### Explanation: Definition: at a specific time\n\n***(oafs)** [anag:*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: Pulse exercise first-rate (3)","output":"### Answer: PEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pulse\n\n**PE** (\"physical \"exercise\") + **A** (\"first-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: Fresh chip on top of lid treated with varnish (6,6)","output":"### Answer: FRENCH POLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: varnish\n\n***(fresh chip on l)** [anag:*treated*] where L is [*top of*] L(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: Largely free to overrun island country (7)","output":"### Answer: LIBERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\n\n[*largely*] **LIBERA**(l) (\"free\") t*o overrun* **I** (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: Homeless tramp is fed by street musicians (7)","output":"### Answer: OBOISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: musicians\n\n(h)**OBO** (\"tramp\" with no H (home)) + IS [fed by] St. (street)\n \n*Not sure of the parsing for this. H for \"home\" doesn't appear in any of my dictionaries, so wonder if \"homeless\" is being used as a way of taking away the first letter, but I don't think that's valid 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: Bad beer not entirely withdrawn when prohibited by law (7)","output":"### Answer: ILLEGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: prohibited by law\n\n**ILL** (\"bad\") + **<=(LAGE)**r (\"beer\", *not entirely*, *withdrawn*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 group in France facing lawsuit (7)","output":"### Answer: FACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rebellious group\n\n**F** (France) *facing* **ACTION** (\"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: Breathes in sharply expressing astonishment in front of grass snakes (5)","output":"### Answer: GASPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breathes in sharply expressing astonishment\n\n[*front of*] **G**(rass) + **ASPS** (\"snakes\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 image of lamb in hut abroad (9)","output":"### Answer: THUMBNAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small image\n\n***(lamb in hut)** [anag:*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: Left behind in Amsterdam's west end and forbidden to implicate Rob (9)","output":"### Answer: ABANDONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left behind\n\n**A**(msterdam) [*'s west end*] *and* **BANNED** (\"forbidden\") *to implicate* **DO** (\"rob\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 partner for Austrian physicist and philosopher? About time (5)","output":"### Answer: MATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possible partner\n\n(Ernst) **MACH** (\"Austrian physicist and philosopher\") *about* **T** (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: Warnings about drug filled containers (7)","output":"### Answer: CAVEATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warnings\n\n**Ca.** (circa, so \"about\") + **VATS** (\"containers\")* filled with* **E** (ecstasy, so \"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: Tired through overwork when ladder fell (3-4)","output":"### Answer: RUN-DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tired through overwork\n\n**RUN** (\"ladder\") + **FELL** (\"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: Rex finding it's too sloppy for a rice dish (7)","output":"### Answer: RISOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a rice dish\n\n**R** (Rex) *finding* ***(its too)** [anag:*sloppy*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Kampala moderately fashionable (1,2,4)","output":"### Answer: A LA MODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashionable\n\nHidden in [*helping to make*] \"kamp**ALA MODE**rately\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Detect zinc say when it's present in minute amounts (5,7)","output":"### Answer: TRACE ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's present in minute amounts\n\n**TRACE** (\"detect\") + **ELEMENT** (\"zinc, 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: Stories about university lab losing bishop's bones (7)","output":"### Answer: FIBULAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bones\n\n**FIBS** (\"stories\") *about* **U** (university) + **LA**(b) [*losing* B (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: Angers reserves with rule for goalies at the outset (7)","output":"### Answer: ENRAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angers\n\n**EN**(g>**R**)**AGES** (\"reserves\" with R (rule) *for* (i.e. instead of) G(oalies) [*at the outset*])"}
{"instruction":"You 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 volunteers name after fellow's turned over in fraud (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARLATAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fraud\n\n**CHAR** (\"cleaner\") +** TA** (Territorial Army, so \"volunteers\") + **N** (name) *after* **<=AL** (\"fellow\", *turned 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: Demonstration of impenetrability (5)","output":"### Answer: PROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demonstration\n\nDouble 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: Courageous fellow starts to cuddle unusually bony young feline (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LION CUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: young feline\n\n**LION** (\"courageous fellow\") + [*starts to*] **C**(uddle) **U**(nusually) **B**(ony)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rossetti essentially fools around with American verse form (7)","output":"### Answer: SESTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: verse form\n\n(ros)**SE**(tti) [*essentially*] + **<=NITS** (\"fools\", *around*) *with* **A** (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: Worried, surely, facing supposedly alien craft (6,6)","output":"### Answer: FLYING SAUCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: supposedly \n\n***(surely facing)** [anag:*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: Only one labourer regularly held to be working alone (6-6)","output":"### Answer: SINGLE-HANDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: working alone\n\n**SINGLE** (\"only one\") + **HAND** (\"labourer\") + [*regularly*] (h)**E**(l)**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: Set about getting subordinate to steal (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERTAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set about\n\n**UNDER** (\"subordinate\") + **TAKE** (\"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: Counsellor drives a convertible (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Counsellor\n\n***(drives a)** [anag:*convertible*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Likely to have far-reaching effect for doctor caught drinking wine (7)","output":"### Answer: DRASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Likely to have far-reaching effect\n\n**Dr.** (doctor) + **C** (caught, in cricket) *drinking* **ASTI** (\"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: Soldier has them alternately following lawyer's instruction (7)","output":"### Answer: MANDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: instruction\n\n**MAN** (\"soldier\") *has* **T**(h)**E**(m) [*alternately*] *following* **DA** (district attorney, so \"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: At fault after setting up wrong produce for show (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TROT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: produce for \n\n**OUT** (\"at fault\") *after* [*setting up*] **<=TORT** (\"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: Pinched woman's shawl (5)","output":"### Answer: STOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pinched\n\nDouble 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 tender's parts falling off during the boat race? (6,2,5)","output":"### Answer: PIECES OF EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old tender\n\nCryptic definition \u2013 \"Parts falling off during the boat race\" may describe **PIECES** falling from a crew on a boat (**EIGHT** in the University 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: Paper plate that's chucked at model (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\n\n**EXAM** (\"paper\") + **PL**(at)**E **[*that's chucked* 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: Sharp taps worry William's granny (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sharp\n\n**C** + **H** (cold and hot \"taps\") + **EAT** (\"worry\") + **ER** (Elizabeth Regina, so \"William's granny\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 immediately pocketed by a gutted Stephen Hendry (5)","output":"### Answer: SNOWY \n ### Explanation: Definition: White\n\n**NOW** (\"immediately\") *pocketed by* [*a gutted*] **S**(tephen Hendr)**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: Snitch in Gethsemane manacled on return (4,5)","output":"### Answer: NAME NAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snitch\n\nHidden backwards in [*in\u2026on return*] \"geth**SEMANE MAN**acled\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 bird, inevitable turkey? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD DUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: inevitable turkey?\n\n**DEAD** (\"cooked\") + **DUCK** (\"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: \"Pick me up ASAP\"; Mike always agreed to collect daughter (6)","output":"### Answer: MAYDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Pick me up ASAP\"\n\n**M** (Mike, in the NATO phonetic alphabet) + **AY** (\"always\", in Scots) + **AY** (\"agreed\") *to pick up* **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: Box protects concerning place for batsman (6)","output":"### Answer: CREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for batsman\n\n**CASE** (\"box\") *protects* **RE** (\"concerning\")\n \n*For the non-cricketers, the crease is the line on a pitch on which the batsman places his feet while facing a bowler."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dinners, perhaps stewed fruit? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HOT DATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steamy dinners\n\n**HOT DATES** could be a romantic dinner that goes well, or it could be stewed 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: Robot made lifelike original art with pencil (9)","output":"### Answer: REPLICANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Robot made lifelike\n\n***(art pencil)** [anag:*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: Peer over to boozer's right (5)","output":"### Answer: BARON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peer\n\n**ON** (\"over\") *to right of* **BAR** (\"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: Bilingual friends go head-to-head in cleric's office (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleric's office\n\n**<=AMI** + **MATE **(\"friend\" in French and English\", so \"bilingual friends\" going *head-to-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: Bathroom in use for showering, note (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN SUITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bathroom\n\n***(in use)** [anag:*for showering*] + **TE** (\"note\")\n \n*Not convinced that I have parsed this correctly, as \"for showering\" doesn't seem right as 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: Case with rust, 3 if it's been disturbed? (8,5)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE CHEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Case with rust, 3 if it's been disturbed\n\n***(case rust three)** [anag:*if it's been disturbed*] and &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: Happy with parking paid for by length of stay (7)","output":"### Answer: PLEASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happy\n\n**P** (parking) + **LEASED** (\"paid for by length 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: Highly developed English dog men took for dinner (9)","output":"### Answer: ELABORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Highly developed\n\n**E** (English) + **LAB**(rador) (\"dog\") + **OR** (other ranks, so \"men\") + **ATE** (\"took 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: Inebriate MP typically holds dirty glass (5)","output":"### Answer: EMPTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dirty glass\n\nHidden in [*holds*] \"inebriat**E MP TY**pically\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 fussy in French city's airspace (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERNICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Too fussy\n\nIf you are **OVER NICE** in a plane, say, you could be described as being \"in (the) French city's airspace\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 our leader spots heading north (6)","output":"### Answer: ENCAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pitch\n\n**<=(PM** (Prime Minister, so \"our leader\") + **ACNE** (\"spots\"), *heading 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: Large white area, an area for putting light? (9)","output":"### Answer: GREENLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large white area\n\n**GREEN** (\"an area for putting\" on a golf course) + **LAND** (\"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: Finger setter flipped is a symbol (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: symbol\n\n**TOT** (\"finger\", as in a measure of alcohol in a glass) + **<=ME** (\"setter\", *flipped*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 soft and runny on the edges, like 6? (6)","output":"### Answer: FROSTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: like 6?\n\n***(soft ry)** [anag:*unusually*] where RY is R(unn)Y [*on 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: Princess's sons, having one crown, break up (9)","output":"### Answer: DISSIPATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: break up\n\n(Princess) **DI** + **S** + **S** (sons), *having* **I** (one) + **PATE** (\"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: Discover natty youth picked up expensive coat (9)","output":"### Answer: DETERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discover\n\n**<=TED** (\"natty youth\", *picked up*) + **ERMINE** (\"expensive 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: Pay for damage getting things fixed at last (8)","output":"### Answer: FOOTWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: things fixed at last\n\nFOOT (\"pay for\") + WEAR (\"damage\")\n \n*Although shoes are becoming more disposable these days, they can still be fixed by a cobbler using a 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: Neck case of champagne, six bottles right on the mark for a 27 (6)","output":"### Answer: CERVIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neck\n\n[*case of*] **C**(hampagn)**E** + **VI** (six) *bottles* **R** *on* **X** (\"the mark for a\" treasure chest, the solution to \"27\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 clime but Len's shivering (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNBELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warm clime\n\n***(but lens)** [anag:*shivering*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 handling of, say, 911 Turbo S (6)","output":"### Answer: CARESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silky handling\n\n**CAR** (\"911 Turbo, say\") + **ESS** (\"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: Queue climbing mountain starts to inflame tempers (5)","output":"### Answer: PLAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queue\n\n[*climbing*] **<=ALP** (\"mountain\") + [*starts to*] **I**(nflame) **T**(empers)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 like ballpoint pens (5)","output":"### Answer: BASIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple\n\n**BIC** (\"ballpoint\") *pens* **AS** (\"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: Smoker among lots that are typically Scottish (8)","output":"### Answer: BAGPIPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: that are typically Scottish\n\n**PIPE** (\"smoker\") *among* **BAGS** (\"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: Concisely states problems at university (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SUMS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concisely states\n\n**SUMS** (\"problems\") + **UP** (\"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: Manager installing one item of office equipment (6)","output":"### Answer: COPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: item of office equipment\n\n**COPER** (\"manager\") *installing*** I **(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: Experimentally launch a bird of prey? (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: FLY A KITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experimentally launch a bird of prey?\n\nCryptic 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: Liqueur prices let rip (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TRIPLE SEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liqueur\n\n***(prices let)** [anag:*rip*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 example, taken twice (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Test\n\n**AS** + **SAY** (\"for example\", *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: Pork unpopular, but stuff oneself (3,3)","output":"### Answer: PIG OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuff oneself\n\n**PIG** (\"pork\") + **OUT** (\"unpopular\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stars, say, returning car (6)","output":"### Answer: GEMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stars\n\n**<=e.g.** (\"say\", *returning*) + **MINI** (model 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: Academic not quite prepared to meet monarch (6)","output":"### Answer: READER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Academic\n\n[*not quite*] **READ**(y) (\"prepared\") *to meet* **ER** (Elizabeth Regina, so \"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: Learnt about flat charge (6)","output":"### Answer: RENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: flat charge\n\n***(learnt)** [anag:*about*] and cryptic 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: Time to wear scarf from secret store (5)","output":"### Answer: STASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret store\n\n**T** (time)* to wear* **SASH** (\"scarf\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Craftsman worried, having to work with others (2-7)","output":"### Answer: CO-OPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to work with others\n\n**COOPER** (\"craftsman\") + **ATE** (\"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: A party given to officer and men in state (8)","output":"### Answer: COLORADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n\n**A** + **DO** (\"party\") *given to* **Col.** (Colonel, so \"officer\") *and* **OR** (other ranks, so \"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: Pub returning tax to European sailors (6)","output":"### Answer: TAVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pub\n\n[*returning*] **<=VAT** (Value Added \"Tax\") *to* **E** (European) + **RN** (Royal Navy, so \"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: Appearance of a ghost about to disappear (6)","output":"### Answer: ASPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appearance\n\n**A** + **SPECT**(re) (\"ghost\", with R (about) *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: For a change, have logs to share (2,6)","output":"### Answer: GO HALVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: to share\n\n***(have logs)** [anag:*for a 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: Back an attempt (3)","output":"### Answer: AGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back\n\n**A 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: Proper, before start of party, to preen (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: to preen\n\n**PRIM** (\"proper\") *before* [*start of*] **P**(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: Fresh respect due to the victimised (10)","output":"### Answer: PERSECUTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: the victimised\n\n***(respect due)** [anag:*fresh*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 weeks of term are quieter (6)","output":"### Answer: SOFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: quieter\n\nHidden in [*some*] \"week**S OF TER**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: Say what Pooh played with in mythical river (4)","output":"### Answer: STYX \n ### Explanation: Definition: mythical river\n\nHomophone [*say*] of **STICKS** (\"what Pooh played 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: Expedient to be just in time for work? (9)","output":"### Answer: MAKESHIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expedient\n\nIf you **MAKE** it in time for your **SHIFT**, you're just in time for 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: Rival outlet collapsed \u2014 it's not to be seen (11)","output":"### Answer: ULTRAVIOLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's not to be seen\n\n***(rival outlet) **[anag:*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: Compensation as preliminary work not begun (11)","output":"### Answer: REPARATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compensation\n\n(p)**REPARATIONS** (\"preliminary work\") [*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: Tension so high always in loud playing field (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FEVER PITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tension so high\n\n**EVER** (\"always\") *in* **F** (forte, so \"loud\") + **PITCH** (\"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: Prime minister pleased to put on some weight (9)","output":"### Answer: GLADSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prime minister\n\n**GLAD** (\"pleased\") *to put on* **STONE** (\"some 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: Farewell unduly protracted? (2,4)","output":"### Answer: SO LONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farewell\n\n**SO** (\"unduly\") + **LONG** (\"protracted\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 raised for wild enjoyment (5)","output":"### Answer: REVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: wild enjoyment\n\n**<=LEVER** (\"bar\") [*is raised*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 teeth to eat a tempting morsel (4)","output":"### Answer: BAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tempting morsel\n\n**BIT **(\"used teeth\") *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: Whiskey, port and bitter called for (3)","output":"### Answer: RYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whiskey\n\nHomophone [*called for*] of **WRY **(\"bitter\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 one entering York church to manage affairs (10)","output":"### Answer: ADMINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to manage affairs\n\n**AD** (\"notice\") + **I** (one) *entering* **MINSTER** (\"York 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: Beginner boxing in learner driver? (4)","output":"### Answer: CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: driver?\n\n**CUB** (\"beginner\") *boxing in* **L** (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: Fruit anything but a peach we hear? (4)","output":"### Answer: UGLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n\nHomophone [*we hear*] of **UGLY** (\"anything but a 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: My French word for English instrument (3,7)","output":"### Answer: COR ANGLAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n\n**COR** (\"my!\") + **ANGLAIS** (\"French word 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: Two shorter men someone murdered? (6)","output":"### Answer: VICTIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone murdered?\n\n**VIC**(tor) + **TIM**(othy) (\"two shorter (or shortened) 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: Oak panelling used to be frames in bed (8)","output":"### Answer: WAINSCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oak panelling\n\n**WAS** (\"used to be\") *frames* **IN** + **COT** (\"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: Some poem \u2014 Masefield's classic work (4)","output":"### Answer: EMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: classic work\n\nHidden in [*some*] \"po**EM MA**sefield\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One sitting between two Roman warriors (4)","output":"### Answer: IMPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: warriors\n\n**MP** (Member of Parliament, so \"one sitting\") *between* **II** (\"two\" in \"Roman\" numerals)\n \n*The Impi were armed South African warriors."}
{"instruction":"You 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 this Man United playing away from home? (8)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is this Man United \n\nCryptic definition \u2013 a \"man united\" (married) is committing adultery if \"he's playing 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: Start for Benzema, inside left, yet to lose (8)","output":"### Answer: UNBEATEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: yet to lose\n\n[*start for*] **B**(enzema) *inside* **UNEATEN** (\"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: Sentence fragment from sherpa, garbled (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sentence fragment\n\n***(sherpa)** [anag:*garbled*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 figure can, with the door needing to be moved (10)","output":"### Answer: OCTAHEDRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solid figure\n\n***(can the door) **[anag:*needing to be 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: Timid male's reaction to mouse? (4)","output":"### Answer: MEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Timid\n\n**M** (male) + **EEK** (\"reaction to 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: Hero not busy when speaking (4)","output":"### Answer: IDOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hero\n\nHomophone [*when speaking*] of **IDLE** (\"not busy\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hussy's content with detective after day in casino town (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MONTE CARLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: casino town\n\n[*content*] of (h)**ARLO**(t) (\"hussy\") *with* **TEC** (\"detective\") *after* **MON**(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: Vessel circling swirling fog \u2014 there's shark! (7)","output":"### Answer: DOGFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: shark\n\n**DISH** (\"vessel\") *circling* ***(fog)** [anag:*swirling*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simpleton in Djibouti regularly (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simpleton\n\n**I**(n) **D**(j)**I**(b)**O**(u)**T**(i) [*regularly*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 manoeuvres kept secret (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: kept secret\n\n***(american) **[anag:*manoeuvres*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 problems in new NHS strike: another war won about money? (5,1,7,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: THROW A SPANNER IN THE WORKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cause problems\n\n***(nhs strike another war won)** [anag:*new*] *about* **P** (penny, so \"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: Painter placing much scarlet over black, as he'd have said (6)","output":"### Answer: RENOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\n\n[*much*] **RE**(d) *over* **NOIR** (\"black\" in French, so as Renoir would \"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: Doctor scowled at sign of anxiety (4,5)","output":"### Answer: COLD SWEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign of anxiety\n\n***(scowled at) **[anag:*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: Costume seen immediately following tango? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNIFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Costume\n\n**UNIFORM** \"follows tango\" in the NATO 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: Government in spotless country house? (9)","output":"### Answer: WHITEHALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Government\n\n**WHITE** (\"spotless\") + **HALL** (\"country 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: Us writers visiting Home Counties in excitement? (8)","output":"### Answer: SUSPENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: excitement?\n\n**US** + **PENS** (\"writers\") *visiting* **SE** (South East, so \"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: Threatened fix to cover crack (7)","output":"### Answer: MENACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threatened\n\n**MEND** (\"fix\") *to cover* **ACE** (\"crack\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 round balloon \u2014 but did UFO crash here? (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: did UFO crash here?\n\n**R** (run) + **O** (round) + **SWELL** (\"balloon\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 end of finger in scalding vapour (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burn\n\n[*end of*] (finge)**R** *in* **STEAM** (\"scalding vapour\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 coming to the fore in shadow dance (5)","output":"### Answer: RUMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\n\n**R** (rex, so \"king\") [*coming to the fore*] (i.e. to the front) in UMBRA (\"shadow\") would become **R(UMBA)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 our clothes, prepared to sign up (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: JOIN THE COLOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: to sign up\n\n**JOIN** (\"put together\") + ***(our clothes\")** [anag;*prepared*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 securing a little energy: that's something (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT LEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's something\n\n**AT LAST **(\"finally\") *securing* [*a little*] **E**(nergy)"}
{"instruction":"You 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? A tiny taste, about two months back (5)","output":"### Answer: PIMMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alcohol\n\n**<=SIP** (\"a tiny taste\", back) *about* **M** + **M** (two 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: Gives mail out, based on a score (9)","output":"### Answer: VIGESIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: based on a score\n\n***(gives mail)** [anag:*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: Waiting for security pass, as Stalin's nephew might have said? (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCLEARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waiting for security pass\n\n\"Stalin's nephew might have said\" his **UNCLE** was **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: Prime ministers given a flatbread (5)","output":"### Answer: PITTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flatbread\n\n**PITT** (the name of two \"Prime Ministers\") *given* **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 great deal expected soon in this (5)","output":"### Answer: SIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A great deal\n\nIf you're waiting for something and it is now *in* **SIGHT**, it is \"expected 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: Result of overindulgence perhaps troubling, Pepys said (9)","output":"### Answer: DYSPEPSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result of overindulgence perhaps\n\n***(Pepys said)** [anag:*troubling*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 song: could it be any louder? (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDELAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple song\n\n***(any louder)** [anag:*could 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: Competitive place a long time back (5)","output":"### Answer: ARENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Competitive place\n\n**<=AN ERA** (\"a long time\", *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: Artistic style of boxer's, with rapid movement around (7)","output":"### Answer: REALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artistic style\n\n(Muhammad) **ALI'S** (\"of boxer\") *with* **REM** (rapid (eye) movement) **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: Whisper, about to go in to get clean (7)","output":"### Answer: BREATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whisper\n\n**RE** (\"about\") *to go in* **BATHE** (\"to get 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: A peculiar match abandoned with reference to drugs (14)","output":"### Answer: PHARMACEUTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: with reference to drugs\n\n***(a peculiar match) **[anag:*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: Compiler in trousers: are you about to become intellectual? (4-4,6)","output":"### Answer: JEAN-PAUL SARTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: intellectual\n\n**PAUL** (Guardian \"compiler\") *in* **JEANS** (\"trousers\") + **ART** (\"are\") + **RE** (\"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: Sort of faith I will take lots of tricks, diamonds mostly (7)","output":"### Answer: ISLAMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of faith\n\n**I **+ **SLAM** (\"lots of tricks\", in bridge) + **IC**(e) (\"diamonds\". *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: Short-lived rain's poured in many a time (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short-lived\n\n***(rains)** [anag:*poured*] *in* **TEN** (\"many\") + **T** (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: Old legal right in French is superior (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old legal right\n\n**EST** (\"is\" in French) + **OVER** (\"superior\")\n \n*An estover was an allowance provided from an 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: Bound to make line break important in dictionary (7)","output":"### Answer: OBLIGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bound\n\n**L **(line) *breaking* **BIG** (\"important\") *in* **OED** (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: Master reacts offensively principally falling over rootstock (5)","output":"### Answer: ORRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition:  rootstock\n\n**<=(SIR** (\"master\") + **R**(eacts) **O**(ffensively) [*principally*]**)** [*falling 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: Stalks over the floor in a hurry, cutting friend short (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RUSH MAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stalks over the floor\n\n**RUSH** (\"a hurry\") + [*cutting*] **MAT**(e) (\"friend\") [*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: Callas's able somehow to retain musical sense with purest tone (2,5,2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: AS CLEAR AS A BELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: with purest tone\n\n***(callas's able)** [anag:*somehow*] *to retain* **EAR** (\"musical 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: Stop admitting a latitude that's commonly accepted (9)","output":"### Answer: PREVALENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: commonly accepted\n\n**PREVENT** (\"stop\") *admitting* **A **+ **L **(latitude)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One morbidly interested in death, say, remains in a stew (7)","output":"### Answer: GOULASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a stew\n\nHomophone [*say*] of **GHOUL** (\"one morbidly interested in death\") + **ASH** (\"remains\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 position, lying on front between two women (7)","output":"### Answer: DILEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricky position\n\n**L**(ying) [*on front*] *between* **DI** + **EMMA** (\"two 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: Always in black, which is OK for a speaker (7)","output":"### Answer: SAYABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: OK for a speaker\n\n**AY** (\"always\") *in* **SABLE** (\"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: One doesn't believe it's cold through the month, almost freezing! (7)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: One doesn't believe\n\nC (cold) *through* **Sept. **(September, so \"month\") + [*almost*] **IC**(y) (\"freezing\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 has her day in the lead, weather having improved (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: weather having improved\n\nRIDER (\"cyclist\") with D (day) *in the lead* becomes **D(RIER)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exodus left in dispute (6)","output":"### Answer: FLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exodus\n\n**L** (left) *in*** FIGHT** (\"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: Feeling sad and glum at heart in old city (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE BLUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feeling sad\n\n(g)**LU**(m) [*at heart*] *in* **THEBES** (\"old 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: Finally wear the crown and have fame (6)","output":"### Answer: RENOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fame\n\n[*finally*] (wea)**R** (th)**E** (crow)**N** *and* **OWN** (\"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: Ordinary aunt's letters do not feature in moving documentaries (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDIOCRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ordinary\n\n***(docmerie**) [anag:*moving*] where DOCMERIE is DOC(u)ME(nta)RIE(s) with the *letters* of AUNT'S *not featuring"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to get bangers? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: USED CARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drove\n\nDouble 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: Herb for stupid mongrel donkey (10)","output":"### Answer: LEMONGRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herb\n\n***(mongrel) **[anag:*stupid*] + **ASS** (\"donkey\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 atrophy he treated thus? (12)","output":"### Answer: HYDROTHERAPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dry atrophy he treated\n\n***(dry atrophy he)** [anag:*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: Fascist calls some Canadians and Belgians (12)","output":"### Answer: FRANCOPHONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: some Canadians and Belgians\n\n(General Francisco) **FRANCO** (\"fascist\") + **PHONES** (\"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: Politicians need one before midday, with firm in terrible ordeal (1,5,4)","output":"### Answer: A MORAL CODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politicians need one\n\n**A.M.** (ante meridiem, so \"before midday\") *with* **Co.** (company, so \"firm\") *in* ***(ordeal)** [anag:*terrible*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 that says Brazil may be a most unpleasant place (8)","output":"### Answer: NUTSHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief\n\n**NUT **(\"Brazil\") + **'S HELL** (is \"a most unpleasant 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: Use this to crush and void prime suspect license (6)","output":"### Answer: PESTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use this to crush\n\n[*void*] **P**(rim)**E S**(uspec)**T L**(icens)**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: Harbour light shows (8)","output":"### Answer: PORTRAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows\n\n**PORT** (\"harbour\") + **RAYS** (\"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: Brownie points for loan (6)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brownie points\n\nDouble 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: Sullen as a result of food that hurts inside (8)","output":"### Answer: FAROUCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sullen\n\n**FARE** (\"food\") with **OUCH** (\"that hurts\") *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: Reverse polarity issues \u2014 party suggestion (8)","output":"### Answer: INNUENDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: suggestion\n\n**ISSUES** with it's \"poles reversed\" becomes INNUEN (i.e. S (south) becomes N (north) + **DO** (\"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: Is your dad OK for it? (4,4,6)","output":"### Answer: HOW\u2019S YOUR FATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: it?\n\n**HOW'S YOUR FATHER** (\"is your dad OK\") is a euphemism for sex, as 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: As horrid home cooking gives rise to complaint (12)","output":"### Answer: HAEMORRHOIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\n\n***(as horrid home)** [anag:*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: Be last to raise both sides of article (5,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BRING UP THE REAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be last\n\n**BRING UP** and **REAR** (\"to raise\") *both sides of ***THE** (\"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: Young man after lunch stripped bare (6)","output":"### Answer: UNCLAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: bare\n\n**LAD** (\"young man\") *after* (l)**UNC**(h) [*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: We are annoyed to be involved in banshee shrieking (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: We are annoyed\n\nHidden [*to be involved*] *in* \"ban**SHEE SH**rieking\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chic name coined by friend without much thought (12)","output":"### Answer: MECHANICALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without much thought\n\n***(chic name)** [anag:*coined*] *by* **ALLY** (\"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: Single about worker made redundant (8)","output":"### Answer: UNWANTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: redundant\n\n**UNWED** (\"single\") *about* **ANT** (\"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: Easiest cryptic about Velia, in her opinion (2,1,3,2)","output":"### Answer: AS I SEE IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in her opinion\n\n***(easiest)** [anag:*cryptic*] *about* **I **(\"Velia\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for this ultimately acrylic fresh paint (6)","output":"### Answer: CATNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen goes for this\n\n[*ultimately*] (acryli)**C** + ***(paint)** [anag:*fresh*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Artillery for 25's partner (6)","output":"### Answer: MORTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artillery\n\nDouble definition, the second being the partner to PESTLE (the solution 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: Bitter Roger's getting into mess (5)","output":"### Answer: HARSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bitter\n\n**R** (Roger, in the NATO phonetic alphabet) *getting into* **HASH** (\"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: Food wrapping ultimately going sodden \u2014 the making of a row (9)","output":"### Answer: ALIGNMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: t\n\n**ALIMENT** (\"food\") *wrapping* [*ultimately*] (goin)**G** (sodde)**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: Queen's thing is to roll back amount by one hundred (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ROCK MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen's thing\n\n**ROCK** (\"roll\") + [*back*] **<=SUM** (\"amount\") *by* **I **(one) + **C** (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: Director's left with instructor about to quit (5)","output":"### Answer: LOACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\n\n**L** (left) *with* (c)**OACH** (\"instructor\" with C (circa, so about) *quitting*)\n \n*Refers to Ken Loach, English director of films such as I*, Daniel Blake*, *My Name is Joe* and *Kes*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apart from a second subordinate (7)","output":"### Answer: ASUNDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Apart\n\n**A** +** S** (second) + **UNDER** (\"subordinate\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in training, possibly has splendid start with breakfast item (7)","output":"### Answer: SKIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxer in training, possibly\n\n**S**(plendid) [*start*] *with* **KIPPER** (\"breakfast 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: In trouble, a king's miserable (5)","output":"### Answer: BLEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: miserable\n\nHidden [*in*] \"trou**BLE A K**ing'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: Not talking about abandoning book is slander! (3)","output":"### Answer: MUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: slander\n\n**<=DUM**(b) (\"not talking\", *about* and *abandoning* B (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: As a bit of a shock, trade union measure has satisfactory conclusion (5)","output":"### Answer: TUFTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: As a bit of a shock\n\n**TU** (trade union) + **ft.** (foot, so \"measure\") *has* (satisfactor)**Y** [*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: Charging aids pack and switches (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMRODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charging aids\n\n**RAM** (\"pack\") and **RODS** (\"switches\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is moulded round large cut (7)","output":"### Answer: SIRLOIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\n\n***(iron is)** [anag:*moulded*] *round* **L** (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: Dessert that's put before baby? (5)","output":"### Answer: JELLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dessert\n\n**JELLY** Babies are very popular sweets 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: Innovative act ruined with drapes (9)","output":"### Answer: CURTAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with drapes\n\n***(act ruined)** [anag:*innovative*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tone down the vocal support, being despondent (9)","output":"### Answer: CHEERLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: despondent\n\nIf you **CHEER LESS**, you \"tone down the vocal 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: Separate metal sensed (5)","output":"### Answer: SMELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Separate metal\n\nDouble 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: Burn plan to release tension (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burn\n\n**CHAR**(t) (\"plan\") *to release* **T** ((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: Booklet, brown and orange-yellow, about Clemenceau's end (8)","output":"### Answer: BROCHURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Booklet\n\n**Br **(brown) + **OCHRE** (\"orange-yellow\") *about* (Clemencea)**U** [*'s end*]\n \n*Br for \"brown\" doesn't appear in my three go-to dictionaries, but it can be found on horse racing racecards."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on edge, I say! (4)","output":"### Answer: AHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: I say!\n\n**A** (America)* is on* **HEM** (\"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: It's instrumental in making a brand of beer, 'Devil's Head Grog' (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BASS DRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's instrumental\n\n**BASS** (\"a brand of beer\") + **D**(evil) [*'s head*] + **RUM** (\"grog\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 object producing endless debate (6)","output":"### Answer: DISCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sporting object\n\n[*endless*] **DISCUS**(s) (\"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: Electrons hit with one will be shut in (10)","output":"### Answer: ENCLOISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: shut in\n\n***(electrons i) **[anag:*hit*] where I = \"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: Remove moisture around electronic circuit leads (6)","output":"### Answer: DECAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove\n\n**DAMP** (\"moisture\") *around* **E**(lectronic) **C**(urrent) [*leads*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 without a health centre (4)","output":"### Answer: UTAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n\n\"witho**UT A H**ealth\" [*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: Top of Bowfell, on ascending after morning light (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: light\n\n[*top of*] **B**(owfell) + **<=RE** (\"on\", *ascending*) *after* **A.M.** (ante meridiem , so \"morning\")\n \n*The \"light\" is the middle light in a set of traffic 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: Perhaps a local date on musical instrument associated with cathedral city (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: DUKE OF YORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps a local\n\n**D** (date) *on* **UKE** (\"musical instrument\") + **OF** (\"associated with\") + **YORK** (\"cathedral city\")\n \n*Duke of York is a popular pub (i.e. your \"local\") 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: Man, say, with working material (5)","output":"### Answer: RAYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n\n**RAY** (\"man, say\") *with* **ON** (\"working\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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, so tear hair out? (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suffering\n\nIf you **DIS-TRESS** someone, you may \"tear their hair 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: Struggle of establishment figure to absorb Latin (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOUNDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\n\n**FOUNDER** (\"establishment figure\") *to absorb* **L** (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: Character to sing about hairstyle (6)","output":"### Answer: MULLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairstyle\n\n**MU** (Greek \"character\") + **<=TELL** (\"to sing\", *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: Revered area of land divides a US state (6)","output":"### Answer: SACRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revered\n\n**ACRE** (\"area of land\") *divides* **SD** (South Dakota, 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: A target on the green flag (4)","output":"### Answer: JACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: A target\n\nDouble definition, the first referring to bowls, where the jack is the smaller white ball that players try to get near with their bowls."}
{"instruction":"You 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 large to be accepted by a society ball (4)","output":"### Answer: ALSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Too\n\n**L** (large) *to be accepted by* **A** + **S** (society) + **O** (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: American lawyer close to overturning facts (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: facts\n\n**DA** (District Attorney, so \"American lawyer\") + **<=AT** (\"close to\", *overturning*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sombre mood is maliciously suppressed (6)","output":"### Answer: DISMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sombre\n\nHidden in [*suppressed*] \"moo**D IS MAL**isciously\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 mirror, glimpse took in belts and blocks (8)","output":"### Answer: ECLIPSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: blocks\n\n[*in mirror*] **<=SEE** (\"glimpse\") *took in* **CLIPS** (\"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: Fast helicopter overlooks helipad symbol (5)","output":"### Answer: APACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast\n\n**APAC**(h)**E** (model of \"helicopter\") with H (\"symbol\" on \"helipad\") *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: In wood, azalea sheds answers to puzzle (9)","output":"### Answer: BAMBOOZLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\n\n**BAMBOO** (\"wood\") + (a)**Z**(a)**LE**(a) [shedding A's (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: Setting addiction gets a cruciverbalist at last (7)","output":"### Answer: HABITAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setting\n\n**HABIT** (\"addiction\") *gets* **A** + (cruciverbalis)**T** [*at 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: Fought over a handkerchief (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fought over\n\n**A **+ **TISSUE** (paper \"handkerchief\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A vote held: yes to German hero (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: hero\n\n**A** + **X** (\"vote\") *held* **JA** (\"yes to\" 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: The lions ravaged part of Germany (8)","output":"### Answer: HOLSTEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Germany\n\n***(the lions)** [anag:*ravaged*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 detective to get pasty (8)","output":"### Answer: DISALLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forbid\n\n**DI** (detective (inspector)) *to get* **SALLOW** (\"pasty\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 attains a stage of maturity (4)","output":"### Answer: PUPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: stage of maturity\n\n**PUP** (\"baby\") *attains* **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: Tries to give birth to political party with Socialist leader (7)","output":"### Answer: LABOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tries to give birth\n\n**LABOUR** (\"political party\") *with* **S**(ocialist) [*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: Soothe gorilla perhaps eating vegetables (7)","output":"### Answer: APPEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soothe\n\n**APE** (\"gorilla, perhaps\") *eating* **PEAS** (\"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: Lord's hosting cricket tournament in theory (9)","output":"### Answer: PRINCIPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: theory\n\n**PRINCE** (\"lord\")* 's holding*** IPL **(Indian Premier League, a \"cricket 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: Nothing missing from fruit collection (5)","output":"### Answer: RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: collection\n\nO (nothing) *missing from* (o)**RANGE** (\"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: Sentry that is working for peace (8)","output":"### Answer: SERENITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: peace\n\n***(sentry i.e) **[*working*] where I.E. is \"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: Leave instructions for drummer? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEAT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\n\nDouble 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: Tie killed passion (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD HEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tie\n\n**DEAD** (\"killed\") + **HEAT** (\"passion\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 directors are right (9)","output":"### Answer: STARBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: right\n\n**STAR** (\"celebrity\") + **BOARD** (\"directors\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dodges state taxes after evacuation (6)","output":"### Answer: AVERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodges\n\n**AVER** (\"state\") + **T**(axe)**S** [*after evacuation*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for a Picasso and Monet collection (13)","output":"### Answer: COMPASSIONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tender\n\n***(a picasso monet)** [anag:*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: I do tell untruths about sun worship (7)","output":"### Answer: IDOLISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: worship\n\n**I DO LIE** (\"I do tell untruths\") *about* **S** (sun)\n \n*Not sure the DO is needed \u2013 it certainly makes the answer much more obvious."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and small are examples when removed from Court (5)","output":"### Answer: SIZES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big and small are examples\n\nAS (\"when\") *removed from* (as)**SIZES** (\"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: Crooked desk manufactured without partners (6)","output":"### Answer: SKEWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crooked\n\n***(desk)** [anag:*manufactured*] *without* (i.e.outside) **E** + **W** (bridge \"partners\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pi might be the solution to this eternal problem (10,3)","output":"### Answer: BOTTOMLESS PIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: eternal problem\n\n**BOTTOMLESS PIT** describes PI (PIT without its bottom 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: You reportedly learnt processing with numerous examples initially! (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NEURAL NET \n ### Explanation: Definition: You reportedly learnt processing with numerous examples initially!\n\n**U** (\"you\", *reportedly*) + ***(learnt)** [anag:*processing*] *with* **N**(umerous) **E**(xamples) [*initially*] &lit.\n \n*A neural net or neural network is a computer system that learns by trial and 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: Evil soldiers start torturing in cellar (8)","output":"### Answer: BASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cellar\n\n**BASE** (\"evil\") + **MEN** (\"soldiers\") + [*start*] **T**(orturing)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 stock taken by fraud (7)","output":"### Answer: SOUPCON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trace\n\n**SOUP** (\"stock\")* taken by* **CON** (\"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: Symbols are universal, and one is missing from hideous phones (6)","output":"### Answer: GLYPHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Symbols\n\nU (universal) + ONE *missing from* (u)**GLY PH**(one)**S**\n \n*The grammar of the clue doesn't work for me \u2013 U and ONE ***ARE ***missing, not ***IS*** 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: Spread out boxes on base of logs (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread out\n\n**SPARS** (\"boxes\") *on* **e** (\"base of logs\" i.e. logarithms, 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: One gets smoked cheese recipe (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One gets smoked\n\n**BRIE** (\"cheese\") + **R** (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: Money going into drink, leading to depression (4)","output":"### Answer: SUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: depression\n**M **(money)* going into* **SUP** (\"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: Negotiate screed, penning answer (8)","output":"### Answer: TRANSACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Negotiate\n**TRACT** (\"screed\") *penning* **Ans**. (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: Gouty old French leader admits grip failing finally (9)","output":"### Answer: CHIRAGRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gouty\n(Jacques) **CHIRAC** (\"old French leader\") *admits* **GRI**(p) [*failing finally*] \n*Chiragra is gout int he 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: Afghan city centre, centre moving eastwards (5)","output":"### Answer: HERAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Afghan city\nHE(A)RT (\"centre\" with its *centre moving eastwards* becomes **HER(A)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: Glass ornament, uncommonly small one on back of cup (5)","output":"### Answer: PRUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glass ornament\n**RUNT** (\"uncommonly small one\") *on* [*back of*] (cu)**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: Boozer switching ends ? one barely disturbs the surface (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPPLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: one barely disturbs the surface\nTIPPLER *switching ends* becomes **(R)IPPLE(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: Note scrawled by doctor: 'proceed with burying' (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: proceed with burying\n***(note)** [anag:*scrawled*] *by* **MB** (Bachelor of Medicine, so \"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: Truly it requires courage going without bra (4)","output":"### Answer: VERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Truly\n(bra)**VERY **(\"courage\" *going without *BRA)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 coiled tail denoting particular articulation? (10)","output":"### Answer: IDIOLECTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: denoting particular articulation?\n***(coiled tail) **[anag:*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: A blow on limb seen in photo showing one severely handicapped (10)","output":"### Answer: PARAPLEGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: one severely handicapped\n**A** + **RAP** (\"blow\") *on* **LEG** (\"limb\") *seen in* **PIC** (\"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: An old-fashioned carriage, line scrapped for bishop? (4)","output":"### Answer: ABER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bishop?\n**A BER**(line) (\"an old-fashioned carriage\") with LINE *scrapped* \n*Not convinced by the definition, as Aber means confluence of rivers; I can't find a source that confirms that Aber is an epithet, nickname or abbreviation for the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney as Chambers suggests."}
{"instruction":"You 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 volunteers kept within control (6)","output":"### Answer: RETAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employ\n**TA** (Territorial Army, one-time \"volunteers\") *kept within* **REIN **(\"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: I'm bowed, in rags, hobbling round Australia (7)","output":"### Answer: SARANGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm bowed\n***(in rags)** [anag:*hobbling*] *round* **A** (Australia) \n*A sarangi is an Indian stringed instrument played with a bow."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Crab or Lion between head of Pisces and tail of Capricorn (5)","output":"### Answer: PLEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of Crab\n**LEO **(\"lion\") *between* [*head of*] **P**(isces) *and* [*tail of*] (capricor)**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: Reel sailor's to tighten with rope (5)","output":"### Answer: SWIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reel\nDouble definition, the first referring to a reel for winding yarn, and the second referring to a nautical term for tightening a 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: Fresh mount ? he's supplied with troops on the move (9)","output":"### Answer: POSTHORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fresh mount\n***(he's troops)** [anag:*on the 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: Rats etc? See one of them I dealt with round old lair (8)","output":"### Answer: RODENTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rats etc\n***(rat **(i.e. one of them)** i)** [anag:*dealt with*] *round* **O** (old) + **DEN** (\"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: Joe maybe disheartened as Mac's well off (4)","output":"### Answer: BIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mac's well off\n**BI**(d)**EN** (\"Joe maybe\", *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: Stupid one left with bungled prep right away after school (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHLEPP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupid one\n**L ***with* ***(pep)** [anag:*bungled*] *after* **Sch**. (school) where PEP is P(r)EP with R (right) *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: Palm I prune rising round centre of topiary (6)","output":"### Answer: MIRITI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Palm\n**<=(I TRIM)** (\"I prune\", *rising*) *round* [*centre of*] (top)**I**(ary)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Murphy that is discounted for seat (4)","output":"### Answer: PRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: seat\n**PRAT**(ie) (potato, so \"murphy\") with i.e (that is) *discounted"}
{"instruction":"You 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 covering I'm lifting after so long (6)","output":"### Answer: TATAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Floor covering\n**<=I'M** [lifitng] *after* **TATA** (\"so 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: Gunner not so well with virtuoso around (11)","output":"### Answer: ARTILLERIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gunner\n**ILLER** (\"not so well\") *with* **ARTIST** (\"virtuoso\") *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: Drink, what teetotaller takes, giving up half? It may be painful for jogger (6)","output":"### Answer: NIPPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may be painful for jogger\n**NIP** (\"drink\") + **PLE**(dge) (\"what teetotaller takes\", *giving up 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: Charm e'er denied a driver of pack animals (6)","output":"### Answer: AMULET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charm\nE'ER *denied* from **A MULET**(eer) (\"driver of pack 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: Artist captivated by a Pacific climbing plant with bright blooms (9)","output":"### Answer: CINERARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant with bright blooms\n**RA** (member of the Royal Academy, so \"artist\") *captivated by* **<=(A + IRENIC** (\"pacific\"), *climbing***)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 youth, under the influence (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sexy youth\nDouble 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 empties US bins, clothing togs spoilt with oil (11)","output":"### Answer: GARBOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He empties US bins\n**GARB **(\"clothing\") + ***(togs oil)** [anag:*spoilt*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 back over dosage unit before swallowed (6)","output":"### Answer: REREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went back over\n**RAD** (\"dosage unit\" of radiation) *swallowed* **ERE** (\"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: State founder adorning flag (6)","output":"### Answer: PENNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: flag\n(William) **PENN** (\"state founder\") + **ON** (\"adorning\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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-time girl in midst of binge is happy (6)","output":"### Answer: GEISHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good-time girl\nHidden [*in midst of*] \"bin**GE IS HA**ppy\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 offered protection for sailors ? I bone up on cases (6)","output":"### Answer: CABIRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: We offered protection for sailors\n**<=(I **(one) + **RIB** (\"bone\")**)** *on* **Ca** (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: Fag, not good? Gives you rough breathing (5)","output":"### Answer: ASPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rough breathing\n(g)**ASPER** (\"fag\", but *not* 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: Wipe foredeck up (4)","output":"### Answer: SWOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wipe\n**<=BOWS** (\"foredeck\", *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: Blocked puzzle clue doc finally solved (8)","output":"### Answer: OCCLUDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blocked\n\n***(clue doc) **[anag:*puzzle*] + [*finally*] (solve)**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: Small steps to get free parking (6)","output":"### Answer: SPACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: f\n\n**S** (small) + **PACES** (\"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: How one looks giving slice of stomach to Shylock? (7)","output":"### Answer: SLENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: How one looks giving slice of stomach to Shylock?\n\n[*slice of*]** S**(tomach) *to* **LENDER** (\"Shylock\" in *The Merchant of Venice*) and &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: A coach I have can be insulting (7)","output":"### Answer: ABUSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: insulting\n\n**A** + **BUS** (\"coach\") + **I'VE** (\"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: Smart dame forging foreign capital (9)","output":"### Answer: AMSTERDAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign capital\n\n***(smart dame)** [anag:*forging*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in quiet and narrow country road? (5)","output":"### Answer: PLANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flat\n\n**P** (piano, so \"quiet\") *and* **LANE** (\"narrow country 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: Pieces of loaf in lofts earl tucks into (5)","output":"### Answer: LOBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pieces of loaf\n\n**E** (earl) *tucks into* **LOBS** (\"lofts\")\n \n*The loaf referred to is one's head, of which earLOBES are a 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 reefer lit up by Charlie without any troubles (8)","output":"### Answer: CAREFREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: without any troubles\n\n***(a reefer)** [anag:*lit up*] *by* **C** (Charlie, in the NATO 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: Detective enthralled by sensual clergyman (8)","output":"### Answer: CARDINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: clergyman\n\n**DI** (Detective Inspector) *enthralled by* **CARNAL** (\"sensual\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 you can see in summer, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snake\n\nDouble definition, the first straight and the second 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: Annoyed with a massive corporation? (3,2)","output":"### Answer: FED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\n\nDouble definition, the corporation in the second referring to the 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: France \u2013 just appalling! (9)","output":"### Answer: FRIGHTFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: appalling\n\n**F** (France) + **RIGHTFUL** (\"just\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cries if punched by right ruffian (7)","output":"### Answer: BRAWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruffian\n\n**BAWLER** (\"one cries\") *punched by* **R** (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: You might say an ace in the air force? (7)","output":"### Answer: SERVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: You might say an ace\n\nDouble definition, the first referring to an ace 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: Eleven tsars holding sporting contests (6)","output":"### Answer: EVENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sporting contests\n\nHidden in [*holding*] \"el**EVEN TS**ars\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 seen on top call centre apparatus? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: call centre apparatus?\n\n**SETS** (\"groups\") *seen on* **HEAD** (\"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: Old boy and conservative entering old bar (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar\n\n**OB** (old boy) + **C **(Conservative) *entering* **STALE** (\"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: On which one might find Leicester or Gloucester? (11)","output":"### Answer: CHEESEBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: On which one might find Leicester or Gloucester?\n\n(Barely) cryptic definition, Leicester and Gloucester being English 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: Nerds sued for driving out of gear (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of gear\n\n***(nerds sued) **[anag:*driving*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 head of state revolutionary offended (5)","output":"### Answer: ERRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: offended\n\n**ER** (Elizabeth Regina, \"former head of state\") + **RED** (\"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: Fleshy fruit served with posh starter (5)","output":"### Answer: PLUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fleshy\n\n**PLUM** (\"fruit\") *served with* **P**(osh) [*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: Husband detained by short spies in force (3)","output":"### Answer: CHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: force\n\n**H** (husband) *detained by* [*short*] **CI**(A) (\"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: English band rocked on radio (5)","output":"### Answer: SUEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: English band\n\nHomophone [*on radio*] of **SWAYED** (\"rocked\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 just with a bit of lingerie on and a hat (8)","output":"### Answer: BALMORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a hat\n\n**B** (bishop) + **MORAL** (\"just\") *with* **A** + [*bit of*] **L**(ingerie)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 CEO of an American magazine? (5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AHEAD OF TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Previous\n\n**A HEAD** (\"CEO\") + **OF** + **TIME** (\"American 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: One involved in grants for C02 converters (8)","output":"### Answer: CONIFERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: C02 converters\n\n**I** (one) *involved in* **CONFERS** (\"grants\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and E found in shot draftee downed (9)","output":"### Answer: FEATHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: downed\n\n**H** (heroin) + **E** *found in* ***(draftee)** [anag:*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: Doctor not as fit as topless dentists? (8)","output":"### Answer: DRILLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dentists?\n\n**Dr.** (doctor) + **ILLER** (\"not as fit\") + (a)**S** [*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: Story fit to be overlooked by head of Fox (5)","output":"### Answer: FABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Story\n\n**ABLE** (\"fit\") *overlooked by* [*head of*] **F**(ox)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Programme on trial of the Catholic church? (5)","output":"### Answer: PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Programme on trial\n\nThe \"Catholic church\" could be described as a **PI** (i.e pious) **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: Children's publication (5)","output":"### Answer: ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Children\n\nDouble 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: Parrot or monkey pedants will argue with! (3)","output":"### Answer: APE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parrot\n\nPedants would of course be right in saying that a \"monkey\" and an **APE** are not the same 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: FT 1ac: \"Nag I'm flogging for a song\" (10)","output":"### Answer: MAGNIFICAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a song\n\n***(ft 1ac nag im)** [anag:*flogging*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 discharging Chelsea politician (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\n\n[*discharging*] **C**(helse)**A** + **MP **(Member of Parliament, so \"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: Warning submariner to head west (4)","output":"### Answer: OMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\n\n**<=NEMO** (\"submariner\" in *20,000 Leagues Under the Sea*) [*to head 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: An old-fashioned opener, India's Ashwin downplayed nets (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SASH WINDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: An old-fashioned opener\n\nHidden in [*nets*] \"india**S ASHWIN DOW**nplayed\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Kiwi sending back Julius's English protein (6)","output":"### Answer: ENZYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: protein\n\n**E** (eastern) + **NZ** (New Zealand, so \"kiwi\") + [*sending back*] **MY** (\"Julius's\") + **E **(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: Turkey in the European Union? Read about old civilisation (8)","output":"### Answer: ETRUSCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: about old civilisation\n\n**TR** (Turkey) *in* **EU** (the European Union) + **SCAN** (\"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: Romeo's into Italian noodles, I'm about the spicy meat (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTRAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: spicy meat\n\n**R** (Romeo, in the NATO phonetic alphabet) *'s into* **PASTA** (\"Italian noddles\") + **<=I'M** [*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: Gold erne regularly flies here in Scotland (4)","output":"### Answer: GLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gold erne regularly flies\n\n**G**(o)**L**(d) **E**(r)**N**(e) [*regularly*] and &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: Quickly scan phone card loaded with a grand? (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quickly scan\n\n**SIM** (\"phone card\") *loaded with* **K** (1,000, so \"a 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: Symbol of Irish-American Republican found in Barnet? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHAMROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Symbol of Irish\n\n**Am.** (American) + **R** (Republican) *found in* **SHOCK** (\"barnet\", as in hairdo)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 year: derv costs a fortune (4,4)","output":"### Answer: VERY DEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: costs a fortune\n\n***(year derv)** [anag:*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: Billions visiting legendary Brazilian stone (6)","output":"### Answer: PEBBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stone\n\n**BB** (billions) *visiting* **PELE** (\"legendary Brazilian\" footballer)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bans Uriah, a disreputable member of the family (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SHEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a disreputable member of the family\n\n**BLACKS** (\"bans\") + (Uriah) **HEEP** (character in *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: Chap deleting verse from work of fiction (4)","output":"### Answer: NOEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chap\n\nV (verse) *deleted from* **NO**(v)**EL** (\"work of 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: Sicilian hothead withdrew bet on the poker table (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bet on the poker table\n\n**<=ETNA** (\"Sicilian\" volcano, so \"hothead\", *withdrew*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Collagen finally injected into various body areas? No sweat! (3,2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: DRY AS A BONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: No sweat!\n\n(collage)**N** [*finally*]* injected into* ***(body areas)** [anag:*various*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 song about soldiers (7)","output":"### Answer: ARMENIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n\n**ARIA** (\"song\") *about* **MEN** (\"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: Simpleton sitting in Crown Inn, York (5)","output":"### Answer: NINNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simpleton\n\nHidden in [*sitting in*] \"crow**N INN Y**ork)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Road Movie actor Bob's style? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: FOSSE WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Road\n\n(\"movie actor\") (Bob) **FOSSE** + **WAY** (\"style\")\n \n*Bob Fosse is much more famous as a dancer and choreographer than as a movie actor.*\n \n*The Fosse Way was a road from Exeter to Lincoln built by the 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: Conservative\/Tory ERG miscues work which implements superficial cuts (8,7)","output":"### Answer: COSMETIC SURGERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: which implements superficial cuts\n\n***(c tory erg miscues)** [anag:*work*] where C = 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: Tyler \u2013 revolting, humourless, vulgar and cheap (6)","output":"### Answer: TAWDRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: vulgar and cheap\n\n**<=WAT **(Tyler, *revolting*) + **DRY** (\"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: Crop with which to spank TV peer on the bottom? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CANE SUGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crop\n\n**CANE** (\"with which to spank\") with (Sir Alan) **SUGAR** (\"TV pier\") *on the 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: Motor yacht leaves mega-roomy flipping berth! (7)","output":"### Answer: MOORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: berth!\n\nMY (motor yacht) *leaves* **<= (**m(**EGA ROOM**)y, *flipping*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 gut feeling? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TUMMY ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncomfortable gut feeling?\n\n(barely) cryptic 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: Instrument case, piano turning up September 1st (8)","output":"### Answer: BAGPIPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\n\n**BAG** (\"case\") + **P** (piano, in music) + [*turning* *up*] **<=1 SEP** (September 1st)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Klein demolished a government building (7)","output":"### Answer: KREMLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a government building\n\n***(mr klein)** [anag:*demolished*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 left born, raised Irish lass (7)","output":"### Answer: COLLEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irish lass\n\n**Col.** (colonel, so \"senior officer\") + **L** (left) + **NEE** (\"born\", *raised*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 The Nag's Head subjected to banter (6)","output":"### Answer: TEASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: subjected to banter\n\n[*odd characters in*] **T**(h)**E** (n)**A**(g)**S** (h)**E**(a)**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: Group two pension on the continent? (1,3,1)","output":"### Answer: B AND B \n ### Explanation: Definition: pension on the continent?\n\n**BAND B** (\"group two\", as in second level below group one\/group A)\n \n*A pension is a French boarding house, so a kind of B&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: Stay after passport centre makes a bit of a mess (7)","output":"### Answer: SPLODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a mess\n\n**LODGE** (\"stay\") *after* (pas)**SP**(ort) [*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: Former pupils gather pine to make shapes (7)","output":"### Answer: OBLONGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shapes\n\n**OBs **(old boys, so \"former pupils\") *gather* **LONG** (\"pine\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 starts to date all Lowry's images (4)","output":"### Answer: DALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\n\n[*starts to*] **D**(ate) **A**(ll) **L**(owry's)** I**(mages)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 heads manipulated old scientist (10)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIMEDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: old scientist\n\n***(crime heads) **[anag:*manipulated*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 again about environmentally damaging contributor to agricultural growth (6)","output":"### Answer: REPEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk again\n\n**RE** (\"about\") + **PEAT** (\"environmentally damaging contributor to agricultural 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: Add too much to sketch and get a negative balance (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: get a negative balance\n\nIf you \"add too much to a sketch\" you may be drawing too much, or **OVERDRAW**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: Posh daily in top class city (9)","output":"### Answer: BUCHAREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n\n**U** (posh) + **CHAR** (\"daily\")* in* **BEST** (\"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: Scandal I believe is somewhat defamatory \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: LIBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: defamatory\n\nHidden in [*somewhat*] \"scanda**L I BEL**ieve\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 when copied thus? (5)","output":"### Answer: DITTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: when copied thus?\n\nCryptic(ish) 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: A gel NASA developed includes iodine for pain relief (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pain relief\n\n***(a gel nasa)** [anag:*developed*] *includes* **I** (chemical symbol for \"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: Ask too much of tyrant, when America becomes Republican (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERLOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ask too much of \n\n**OVERLO**(r>A)**D** (\"tyrant, when A (America) becomes R (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: Check alien showing a means to gain entry (6)","output":"### Answer: TICKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a means to gain entry\n\n**TICK** (\"check\") + **ET** (extra terrestrial, so \"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: Second rate shower might collectively display intelligence (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BRAIN POWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: intelligence\n\n**B** (\"second rate\" as in B-movie) + **RAIN** (\"shower\") + **POWER** (\"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: Swiftlet regularly seen on this place (4)","output":"### Answer: SITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place\n\n**S**(w)**I**(f)**T**(l)**E**(t) [*regularly 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: Clear material picked up in accordance with plans (7)","output":"### Answer: PERSPEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear material\n\nHomophone [*picked up*] of **PER SPECS** (\"in accordance with plans\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ensemble established in island has not been successful (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ALSO RAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: has not been successful\n\n**LSO** (London Symphony Orchestra, so \"capital ensemble\")* in ***ARAN** (\"island\")\n \n*Aran is not an island, it's a group of 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: Water-based dish from France is high level (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: high level\n\n**EAU** (\"water\" from France) *base* for **PLAT** (\"dish\" 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: Chemical that removes hard bit from leather (5)","output":"### Answer: OXIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemical\n\n**Removes** H(ard) *bit from* **OX**(h)**IDE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trojan worker provides good support (7)","output":"### Answer: GRAFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trojan worker\n\n**G** (good) + **RAFTER** (\"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: Cooked up plot to acquire fossil fuel (6)","output":"### Answer: BOILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cooked up\n\n**BED** (\"plot\") *to acquire* **OIL** (\"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: Great activity that led to finished Verdi composition (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great activity\n\n**OVER** (\"finished\") + ***(Verdi)** [anag:*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: Upstanding Scandinavian infiltrates work unit producing small bomb (7)","output":"### Answer: GRENADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: small bomb\n\n[*upstanding*] **<=(DANE **(\"Scandinavian) *infiltrates* **ERG** (\"work 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: Basic directions for what you are doing! (6,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ACROSS AND DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Basic directions for what you are doing!\n\nCryptic(ish) 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: Uneven treatment of most Irish (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: HITORMISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uneven\n\n***(most irish)** [anag:*treatment 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: Hot lines? Quite the opposite (7)","output":"### Answer: INVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite \n\n**IN **(\"hot\") + **VERSE** (\"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: Dead centre of Gibraltar approached from the side (7)","output":"### Answer: LATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: approached from the side\n\n**LATE** (\"dead\") = [*centre of*] (gib)**RAL**(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: Drink that did for group when Mike left (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ICED TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n\n**ICED** (\"did for\", as in murdered) + **TEA**(m) (\"group\" that M (Mike, in the NATO phonetic alphabet) *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: Go, after throwing out rug (6)","output":"### Answer: TOUPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rug\n\n**PEE** (\"go\") *after* ***(out)** [anag:*throwing*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 flowering plant with no root (5)","output":"### Answer: COSMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name\n\n**COSMO**(s) (\"flowering plant\") *with no root* (bottom (letter))\n \n*Cosmos is apparently a Mexican herb with colourful 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: Cater differently, with undressed salad to start menu (1,2,5)","output":"### Answer: A LA CARTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: menu\n\n***(cater) **[anag:*differently*] *with* [*undressed*] (s)**ALA**(d) *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: Silly duffers start to frolic in peaceful places (6)","output":"### Answer: IDYLLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: peaceful places\n\n***(silly d)** [anag:*to frolic*] where D is [*start to*] D(uffers)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Education begins once more with this neologism (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NEW TERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Education begins once more\n\nDouble 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: Torque converter includes a zero- degree line (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: zero- degree line\n\n***(torque)** [anag:*convertor*] *includes* **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: Polymer stored by foxy landlady (5)","output":"### Answer: XYLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polymer\n\nHidden in [*stored by*] \"fo**XY LAN**dlady\"\n \n*Not in Chambers, but according to Wikipedia, **xylan is a type of hemicellulose, a polysaccharide consisting mainly of xylose residues, found in plants, in the secondary cell walls of dicots and all cell walls of 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: One sister went out, getting soaked (9)","output":"### Answer: INUNDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: soaked\n\n**I** + **NUN** (\"sister\") + **DATED** (\"went 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: Where butter may be in a precarious situation (2,1,5,4)","output":"### Answer: ON A KNIFE EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where butter may be\n\nDouble 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: Further statements offer justifications for suppressing unorthodox rites (12)","output":"### Answer: REASSERTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Further statements\n\n**REASONS** (\"justification\") *suppressing* ***(rites)** [anag:**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: Spaniard clutching another's drug (9)","output":"### Answer: MARIJUANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drug\n\n**MARIA** (\"Spaniard\") *holding* **JUAN** (\"another (Spaniard))"}
{"instruction":"You 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 found in the vicinity of muck? (5)","output":"### Answer: BRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instruments\n\nThere's an English saying \u2013 \"where there's muck, there's BRASS\" which roughly means that money can be made even from the most unpleasant tasks."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quartet in Peru, may be heading towards the source (7)","output":"### Answer: UPRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: heading towards the source\n\n**R** (right) + **IV** (four in Roman numerals, so \"quartet\") *in* ***(Peru)** [anag:*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: First half Martini (not quite), then half cocktail after a change of heart (7)","output":"### Answer: INITIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: First\n\n[*not quite half*] (mart)**INI**, *then* [*half*] (cock)TAIL [*after a change of heart*] becomes **TIAL"}
{"instruction":"You 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 reactionary before long is lying (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lying\n\n**<=US** (\"American\", *revolutionary*) *before* **PINE** (\"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: Horse and sheep taken in as tools of my trade (8)","output":"### Answer: ANAGRAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tools of my trade\n\n**NAG** (\"horse\") + **RAM** (\"sheep\") *taken in* **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: Old Queen going round old lover's wing (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNEXE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wing\n\n**ANNE** (\"old queen\") *going round* **EX** (\"old 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: A rich person who's fashionable too! (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: too!\n\n**A **+ **SWELL** (\"rich person who's 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: A British range peaks in Italy (9)","output":"### Answer: APEENINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: peaks in Italy\n\n**A** + **PENNINES** (\"British 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: Anyone for hard rock? I'm playing conservative circles (3,4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: TOM DICK OR HARRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anyone\n\n**TORY** (\"conservative\") *circles* ***(hard rock I'm)** [anag:*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: Prominent Celtic member was enough to secure game (5)","output":"### Answer: DRUID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prominent Celtic member\n\n**DID** (\"was enough\") *to secure* **RU** (Rugby Union, so \"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: How high leaders trade places, and how far from the 11 (8)","output":"### Answer: LATITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: how far from the 11\n\n(al)TITUDE (\"how high\") with *its leaders trading places* becomes **(LA)TITUDE"}
{"instruction":"You 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 skilled guitarist is quiet and looking more embarrassed (8)","output":"### Answer: SHREDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Highly skilled guitarist\n\n**SH** (\"quiet\") *and* **REDDER** (\"looking more 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: They say you got into blessing cosmetic work (14)","output":"### Answer: BEAUTIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: cosmetic work\n\nHomophone [*they say*] of YOU (**U**) *got into* **BEATIFICATION** (\"belssing\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Honouring Lennon, unwrapped jewellery (9)","output":"### Answer: ENNOBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honouring\n\n(l)**ENNO**(n) [*unwrapped*] + **BLING** (\"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: They need to be paid for one held by mothers-to-be? (8)","output":"### Answer: PREMIUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They need to be paid\n\n**I** (one) *held by ***PRE-MUMS** (\"mothers-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: Metal lock controller? (8)","output":"### Answer: HAIRGRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metal lock controller?\n\nCryptic 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: Partial handicap I take for head of Latin (6)","output":"### Answer: CAPITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: head of Latin\n\nHidden in [*partial*] \"handi**CAP I TA**ke\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 charity book (6)","output":"### Answer: PSALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\n\n**PS** (postscript, so \"note\") + **ALMS** (\"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: Indonesian script finally written (5)","output":"### Answer: JAVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indonesian\n\n**JAVA** (\"script\", a computer language) + [*finally*] (writte)**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: Worried after pulse initially dropping 90% \u2014 getting air (9)","output":"### Answer: VENTILATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: air\n\n**ATE** (\"worried\") *after* (l)**ENTIL** (\"pulse\" dropping 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: To an American it sounds easy \u2014 I am returning sweetcorn (5)","output":"### Answer: MAIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweetcorn\n\n**<=(EZ** (\"to an American it sounds easy\") + **I** +**AM**) [*returning*]\n \n*Americans often use EZ for EASY in the names of shops and 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: Group drinks stout (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group drinks\n\nDouble 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: Fill up ten churns \u2014 that's ample (9)","output":"### Answer: PLENTIFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: ample\n\n***(fill up ten)** [anag:*churns*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 going around with good gossip (7)","output":"### Answer: CHINWAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: gossip\n\n**CHINA** (\"friend\") *going round* **W** (with) + **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: It's natural I see when eye, say, opens (7)","output":"### Answer: ORGANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: natural\n\n**I **+ **C** (see) *when* **ORGAN** (\"eye\", say) *opens *(i.e. goes 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: Cost of iron ore, not gold (3)","output":"### Answer: FEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cost\n\n**Fe** (chemical symbol for \"iron\") + (or)**E** (*not* OR (\"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: Live with an old comic (5)","output":"### Answer: BEANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: comic\n\nBE (\"live\") with AN + O (old)\n \n*The Beano is a children's comic, the longest running weekly kid's comic in the world, 85 years old. It introduced Dennis the Menace and Minnie the Minx 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: Desperate Dan puts shovel \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: DUSTPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: shovel\n\n***(dan puts)** [anag:*desperate*)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 in earth, moving about hundred tons \u2014 it only allows travel in one direction (7)","output":"### Answer: RATCHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: it only allows travel in one direction\n\n***(earth)** [anag:*moving*] *about* **C** (\"hundred\" in Roman numerals\") + **T** (tons)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Frosty Morning's ordinary following trade wind (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: WORK OF ART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe Frosty Morning\n\n**O** (ordinary) *following* **WORK** (\"trade\") + **FART** (\"wind\")\n \n*Frosty Morning is a painting by JMW Turner"}
{"instruction":"You 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 having time out for wrongdoing (5)","output":"### Answer: ERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrongdoing\n\n(t**)ERROR** (\"naughty child\", *having* T (time) *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: Strange jet ski barely starts (5)","output":"### Answer: KINKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strange\n\n**INKY** (black, so \"jet\") with (s)**K**(i) [*barely*] at the *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: Servant revealed Queen essentially embarrassed by Andrew hiding evidence of sweat (6,3)","output":"### Answer: ERRAND BOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servant\n\n**ER** (Queen (Elizabeth)) + [*essentially*] (embar)**R**(assed) by **ANDY** (Andrew) *hiding* **BO** (body odour, \"evidence of 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: State of Virginia overturned election result originally (4)","output":"### Answer: AVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n\n**<=VA** (Virginia, overturned) + **E**(lection) **R**(esult) [*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: Trendy art movement censoring sadomasochistic nightmares (6)","output":"### Answer: INCUBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: nightmares\n\n**IN** (\"trendy\") + **CUBI**(sm) (\"art movement\" *censoring* SM (sadomasochistic))"}
{"instruction":"You 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 pursuing computer operating system's browser activity? (6-4)","output":"### Answer: WINDOW-SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: browser activity?\n\n**H** (hard) + **OP** (opus, so \"work\") *pursuing* **WINDOWS** (Microsoft \"computer operating 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: Warm up expending energy \u2014 control bowler's rest? (6)","output":"### Answer: HATPEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: bowler's rest?\n\nH(e)AT (\"warm up\", expending E (energy) + PEG (\"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: Writer to run away with Some Like It Hot actor (8,5)","output":"### Answer: PENELOPE KEITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n\n**PEN** (\"writer\") + **ELOPE** (\"to run away\") *with* [*some*] \"li**KE IT 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: Essential to bring up son's pornography (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pornography\n\nMU(s)T (an \"essential\") with S (son) *brought up* becomes** S(MUT)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orchestra misbehave \u2014 less authentic in audition (8)","output":"### Answer: SINFONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orchestra\n\n**SIN** (\"misbehave\") + homophone [*in audition*] of **PHONIER** (\"less authentic\")\n \n*I can't think of an accent where PHONIER sounds like FONIA, but I've given up arguing about homophones. "}
{"instruction":"You 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 will get healthy (4)","output":"### Answer: WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: healthy\n\n**WE'LL** (\"you and I 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: Died, removing arrow \u2013 periodically being covered in mud, for example (5)","output":"### Answer: CAKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: covered in mud, for example\n\n**C**(ro)**AKED** (\"died\", *removing* (a)R(r)O(w) [*periodically*])"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brokers try and gamble on small ones occasionally (2-8)","output":"### Answer: GO-BETWEENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brokers\n\n**GO** (\"try\") + **BET** (\"gamble\") *on* **WEE** (\"small\") (o)**N**(e)**S** [*occasionally*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 acre in the middle of Dorset, at last (5)","output":"### Answer: CROFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farm\n\n(a)**CR**(e) [*in the middle*] + **OF** + (dorse)**T** [at 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: Offering protection where female goes to be browsing the internet (8)","output":"### Answer: INSURING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offering protection\n\n**IN** (\"where\") + F *goes from* **SUR**(f)**ING** (\"to be browsing 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: Enthusiasts accepting ticket price for trumpets (8)","output":"### Answer: FANFARES \n ### Explanation: Definition: trumpets\n\n**FANS** (\"enthusiasts\") *accepting* **FARE** (\"ticket 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: After missing Trigger's entrance once perhaps Del Boy recalled witty response (6)","output":"### Answer: RETORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: response\n\n**<=(TROT**(t)**ER)** (\"perhaps Del Boy\", *recalled*, *missing* T(rigger) [*'s entrance*] *once*)\n \n*Del Boy Trotter and Trigger were both characters in the sitcom *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: As a result of this dissent you must make second billion (6)","output":"### Answer: HEREBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: As a result of this\n\nHERE(s)Y (\"dissent\") *making* the S (second) into B (billion) becomes **HERE(B)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: PC World's opening \u2014 consent to having electronic support (4)","output":"### Answer: WOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: PC\n\n**W**(orld) [*'s opening*] + **OK** (\"consent\") *to have* **E** (electronic, as in e-mail) *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: Working with axes to produce mineral (4)","output":"### Answer: ONYX \n ### Explanation: Definition: mineral\n\n**ON** (\"working\") *with* **Y** + **X** (axes, 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: Fish streams (4)","output":"### Answer: RAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n\nDouble 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: Exiled bishop disappeared scratching head (8)","output":"### Answer: BANISHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exiled\n\n**B** (bishop) + (v)**ANISHED** (\"disappeared\", *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: Wild herb carpets outside of villa (6)","output":"### Answer: SAVAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\n\n**SAGE **(\"herb\") *carpets* [*outside of*] **V**(ill)**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 has shot with iron between hands (6)","output":"### Answer: GOLFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One has shot with iron between hands\n\n**GO** (\"shot\") *with* **Fe** (chemical symbol for \"iron\") *between* **L** +**R** (left and right \"hands\") and &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: Hid case of some diamonds on island (8)","output":"### Answer: SECRETED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hid\n\n[*case of*] **S**(om)**E** + **D** (diamonds) *on* **CRETE** (\"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: Pronounced conceited streak (4)","output":"### Answer: VEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: streak\n\nHomophone [*pronounced*] of **VAIN** (\"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: Controlling hens with grains scattered around (10)","output":"### Answer: HARNESSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Controlling\n\n***(hens grains)** [anag:*scattered 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: Choose to accept period in charge of musical show (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of musical show\n\n**OPT** (\"choose\") *to accept* **ERA** (\"period\") + **IC** (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: Fine book many regularly ignored (4)","output":"### Answer: OKAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\n\n(b)**O**(o)**K** (m)**A**(n)**Y** [*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: Out of shape needing runs to be brought forward (4)","output":"### Answer: FROM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out of \n\nFO(r)M (\"shape\") with R (runs) [*brought forward*] becomes **F(R)OM"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in street not alien in 1050 (8)","output":"### Answer: MINSTREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertainer\n\n**IN STRE**(et) [*not* ET (alien)] *in* **ML** (1050 in Roman numerals)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 pub I recalled in mind, bar close to heart (10)","output":"### Answer: PHENOMENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great\n\n**PH** (public house, so \"pub\") + **<=ONE** (\"I\", *recalled*) + **MEN**(t)**AL **(\"in mind\", *bar* [*close to*] (hear)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: River crossed by unclothed local swimmer (4)","output":"### Answer: ORCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: swimmer\n\n**R** (river) *crossed b*y [*unclothed*] (l)**OCA**(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: Nobbled gaoler receiving pressure; fellow's opening vault (8)","output":"### Answer: LEAPFROG \n ### Explanation: Definition: vault\n\n***(gaoler)** [anag:*nobbled*] *receiving* **P** (pressure) + **F**(ellow) [*'s 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: Maybe diamonds and gold interested chap (6)","output":"### Answer: SUITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: interested chap\n\n**SUIT** (\"maybe diamonds\") + **OR** (\"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: Olympian great, he naturally boxes (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Olympian\n\nHidden in [*boxes*] \"gre**AT HE NA**turally\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 monarch bearing son passive? (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIGNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: passive\n\n**REIGNED** (\"was monarch\") *bearing* **S** (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: A sprinkler came into activity (5)","output":"### Answer: AROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: came into activity\n\n**A** + **ROSE** (\"sprinkler\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 army trained, new soldier (11)","output":"### Answer: INFANTRYMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: soldier\n\n**INFANT** (\"youngster\") + ***(army)** [anag:*trained*] +** 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: Protective covers shielding road in excavation with stone coming up (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HARD HATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective covers\n\n**Rd.** (road) *in* **HAHA** (low ditch, so \"excavation\") *with* **<=St.** (stone,* 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: Regional boss of detective, comparatively tough, catching guy with silver (8,7)","output":"### Answer: DISTRICT MANAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regional boss\n\n**DI **(detective (inspector)) + **STRICTER** (\"comparatively tough\") *catching* **MAN** (\"guy\") *with* **Ag** (chemical symbol for \"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: Label with time passing becomes weaker (6)","output":"### Answer: SICKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: weaker\n\n**S**(t)**ICKER** (\"label\") *with* T (time) [*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: Endlessly wind angled object (3)","output":"### Answer: VEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: angled object\n\n[*endlessly*] **VEE**(r) (\"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: Fruit not mature? Check, we're told (9)","output":"### Answer: GREENGAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n\n**GREEN** (\"not mature\") + homophone [*we're told*] of **GUAGE** (\"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: Failing torch in smog faulty (11)","output":"### Answer: SHORTCOMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Failing\n\n***(torch in smog) **[anag:*faulty*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manuscript pieces found under church in passage (9)","output":"### Answer: PARCHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manuscript\n\n**MEN** (chess \"pieces\") *found under* **Ch.** (church) *in* **PART** (\"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: Review disrupted Malaysians after mother leaves (8)","output":"### Answer: ANALYSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Review\n\n***(laysians)** [anag:*disrupted*] where LAYSIANS is (ma)LAYSIANS (MA (\"mother\") having *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: I'm uncertain on second-class express to north Italian region (6)","output":"### Answer: UMBRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian region\n\n**UM** (\"I'm uncertain\") *on* **B** (second-class, as in B-movie) + **<=AIR** (\"express\", *to north*, i.e. upwards)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inlet encloses tip of lugged bulb section (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bulb section\n\n**COVE **(\"inlet\") *encloses* [*tip of*]** L**(ugged)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pierre's wrong to skip meal (3)","output":"### Answer: PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal\n\n**PI**(err)**E** *to skip* ERR (\"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: Europe is able to control a leak (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Europe\nDouble 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: Lionesses, in their element, top this! (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FOOD CHAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lionesses, in their element, top this!\n(not very) cryptic 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: Initially shocking commotion, with chap circling extinct mammal (8)","output":"### Answer: MASTODON \n ### Explanation: Definition: extinct mammal\n**MAN** (\"chap\") *circling* [*initially*] **S**(hocking) + **TO-DO** (\"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: Alastair, on edge, did some housework inside (6)","output":"### Answer: IRONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: did some housework\nHidden in [*inside*] \"Alasta**IR ON ED**ge\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brummie, no good house painter! (6)","output":"### Answer: INGRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: painter\n**I **(\"Brummie\") + **NG** (no good) + **RES** (\"house\" as in \"des res\" (desirable residence)) \n*The painter is Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), a French Neoclassicist."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Obelisk, rough and hard, matey (8)","output":"### Answer: BLOKEISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: matey\n***(obelisk)** [anag:*rough*] + **H **(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: Famous neighbourhood joint accepts relief regularly (6)","output":"### Answer: HARLEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Famous neighbourhood\n**HAM** (\"joint\") *accepts* **R**(e)**L**(i)**E**(f) [*regularly*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 energy undertaking (8)","output":"### Answer: EMISSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge\n**E** (energy) + **MISSION** (\"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: Crown wants everyone to turn over last of the bones (8)","output":"### Answer: PATELLAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bones\n**PATE** (\"crown\") *wants* **<=ALL** (\"everyone\", *to turn over*) + [*last of*] (th)**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: No more old tax surplus (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: surplus\n**EX** (\"no more\") + **CESS** (\"old 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: Seasoned fighter's craft (3-2-3)","output":"### Answer: MAN-OF-WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seasoned fighter\nDouble 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: Serve as comedian, performing around one (4,2)","output":"### Answer: WAIT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serve\n**WIT** (\"comedian\") + **ON** (\"performing\") *around* **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: Writing 'share certificates' at end of document (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRIPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writing\n**SCRIP** (\"share certificates\") *at* [*end of*] (documen)**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: A gas explosion involving Ross Sea (8)","output":"### Answer: SARGASSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sea\n***(a gas ross)** [anag:*explosion*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 that is inverted in vivisection \u2014 extremely (4)","output":"### Answer: VEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tube\n**<=i.e.** (id est, so \"that is\", *inverted*) *in* **V**(ivisectio)**N** [*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: Study, shift and change mail direction details? (9)","output":"### Answer: READDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: change mail direction details\n**READ** (\"study\") + **DRESS** (\"shift\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rejected name associated with mountains \u2014 genuine (7)","output":"### Answer: NATURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: genuine\n**<=NAT** (\"Brown\", *rejected*) + **URAL** (\"name associated with 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: River's hard work \u2014 go away (5)","output":"### Answer: INDUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\n**INDUS**(try) (\"hard work\") with TRY (\"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: Make distinguished eastern quarter of Aberdeen count, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ENNOBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make distinguished\n[*eastern quarter of*] (Aberde)**EN** + **NOBLE** (\"count, 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 fossil, one cast in 'Hackneyed' (9)","output":"### Answer: TRILOBITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old fossil\n**I **(one) + **LOB** (\"cast\") *in* **TRITE** (\"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: Stocks possibly of less worth in Flanders' banks (7)","output":"### Answer: FLOWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stocks possibly\n**LOWER** (\"of less worth\") *in* **F**(lander)**S** [*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: Does more than is needed as a blacksmith's protective footwear? (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSHOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: protective footwear?\nIf a blacksmith puts too many shoes on horses, he **OVERSHOES"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overwhelming downfall of sailors heading off with an iconic revolutionary (9)","output":"### Answer: AVALANCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overwhelming downfall\n[*heading off*] (n)**AVAL** (\"of sailors\") *with* **AN** + **CHE** (Guevara) (\"iconic 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: We contrived with lieutenant to break mother's fall down a mountain? (9)","output":"### Answer: MELTWATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fall down a mountain\n***(we lt)** [anag:*contrived*] (where Lt. is lieutenant) *to break* **MATER** (\"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: Wearing away a god, Zeus's lover, with determination ultimately (7)","output":"### Answer: EROSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wearing away\n**EROS** (\"a god\") + **IO** (\"Zeus's lover\") *with* (determinatio)**N** [*ultimately*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vast extent of land area is lost without uranium (7)","output":"### Answer: EURASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vast extent of land\n***(area is)** [anag:*lost*] *without* (i.e. outside)** U** (chemical symbol for \"uranium\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of China? Cut power off first! (7)","output":"### Answer: CLIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevailing mood\n**MATE** (\"china\") with **CLI**(p) (\"cut with P (power) *off*) *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: Neptune's promise to keep left? (5)","output":"### Answer: WORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neptune\n**WORD** (\"promise\") *to keep* **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: Band guarded by Samoa's islanders (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Band\nHidden in [*guarded by*] \"sam**OA'S IS**landers\""}
{"instruction":"You 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\" \u2014 mild oath when ingesting outsize quantity of medication? (6)","output":"### Answer: DOSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quantity of medication\n\n[*flip*] **<=EGAD** (\"mild oath\") *when ingesting* **OS** (outsize)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taxi reversed, ruining cake with hot filling \u2014 what a pain! (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pain\n\n**<=CAB **(\"taxi\", *reversed*) + ***(cake)** [anag:*ruining*] *with* **H** (hot) *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: Retired prima donna cleaned out library with relish (6)","output":"### Answer: AVIDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with relish\n\n[*retired*] **<=DIVA** (\"prima donna\") + [*cleaned out*] **L**(ibrar)**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: Celtic Inn amontillado infused with spice (8)","output":"### Answer: CINNAMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: spice\n\nHidden in [*infused with*] \"Celti**C INN AMON**tillado\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 little dog granny put in to soak (9)","output":"### Answer: REPUGNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disgusting\n\n**PUG** (\"little dog\") + **NAN** (\"granny\")* put in* **RET** (\"to soak\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tea at home (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make fast\n\n**CHA** (\"tea\") + **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: Undemocratic land in which lots of hands get chopped off? (6,8)","output":"### Answer: BANANA REPUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undemocratic land\n\nBunches of bananas are known as \"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: Does it drop down from heaven? (4,2,8)","output":"### Answer: BIRD OF PARADISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does it drop down from heaven?\n\n(Mildly) cryptic 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: Son married European national (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: national\n\n**S** (son) + **WED** (\"married\") + **E** (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: Brouhaha hot, racy nude stirred up? (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: HUE AND CRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brouhaha\n\n**H** (hot) + ***(racy nude)** [anag:*stirred 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: Husband's excessively weird yen for a winter warmer (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HOT TODDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a winter warmer\n\n**H** (husband) + **OTT** (over the top, so \"excessively\") + **ODD** (\"weird\") + **Y** (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: Notable section of design album (6)","output":"### Answer: SIGNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notable\n\nHidden in [*section of*] \"de**SIGN AL**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: Aargh! Wife carelessly forgot island harbour fee (8)","output":"### Answer: WHARFAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: harbour fee\n\n***(aargh wfe)** [anag:*carelessly*] where WFE is W(i)FE with I (island) *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: Smart, bad-tempered woman, Democrat (6)","output":"### Answer: SHREWD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart,\n\n**SHREW** (\"bad-tempered woman\") + **D** (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: Harangue political clan following elevated financial help (8)","output":"### Answer: DIATRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harangue\n\n**TRIBE** (\"political clan\") *following* [*elevated*] **<= AID** (\"financial 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: Dad supporting second child on new area which is slippery (7)","output":"### Answer: SKIDPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: area which is slippery\n\n**PA** (\"dad\") *supporting* **S** (second) + **KID** (\"child\") *on* **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: Camp joke about upper-class Liberal (5)","output":"### Answer: GULAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Camp\n\n**GAG** (\"joke\") *about* **U** (upper-class) +** L **(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: A noble prince, he's embracing a new Greek comic writer (12)","output":"### Answer: ARISTOPHANES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek comic writer\n\n**ARISTO** (\"a noble\") + **P** (prince) + **HE'S** *embracing* **A **+ **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: One might be spitting mad after spraining back and groin (4,5)","output":"### Answer: KING COBRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One might be spitting mad\n\n***(back groin)** [anag:*spraining*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 politician Maria undressed to guzzle a bitter drink (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMPARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitter drink\n\n**C** (Conservative) + **MP** (Member of Parliament, so \"politician\") + (m)*ARI*(a) [*undressed*]* to guzzle* **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: Linen needs changing, start to open source of warm water (2,4)","output":"### Answer: EL NINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of warm water \n\n***(linen)** [anag:*needs changing*] + [*start to*] **O**(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: Hangover cure sorely testing her good faith (4,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: HAIR OF THE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hangover cure\n\n***(her good faith)** [anag:*sorely testing*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 blanked the king, Ken Dodd \u2014 drunk rotten \u2014 fell asleep (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NODDED OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: fell asleep\n\n***(en dodd)** [anag:*drunk*] + **OFF** (\"rotten\") where EN DODD is (k)EN DODD *having blanked the* K (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: Got on one's bike again and went to the bottle bank (8)","output":"### Answer: RECYCLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: went to the bottle bank\n\nIf one gets on one's bike once cycles, so to do it again would be 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: After extra time, December 1st, served up cold beverage (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ICED TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold \n\n**<=(A.E.T. **(after extra time, in sports results) + **DEC 1** (December 1st)**)** [*served 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: Charlie's in for tons of highly concentrated combustible material (7)","output":"### Answer: INCENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: combustible material\n\nINTENSE (\"highly concentrated\") with C (Charlie) *in for* (i.e.replacing) T (tons) *becomes* **IN**(t>**C**)**ENSE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shun English school we set up (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shun\n\n**E** (English) + **Sch**. (school) + **<=WE** [*set 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: Whinny from 7, 8? (5)","output":"### Answer: NEIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whinny\n\nHidden in [*from*] \"seve**N EIGH**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: Work hard when dam is neglected? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BEAVER AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work hard\nCryptic definition; if the beaver is absent, the dam may be neglected."}
{"instruction":"You 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 occupied by British people (4)","output":"### Answer: IGBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: people\n**IO** (\"moon\" of Jupiter) *occupied by* **GB** (Great Britain, so \"British\") \n*The Igbo are a people of Eastern Nigeria."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one is binding (4)","output":"### Answer: TIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Level\nA **TIER** could be someone who is 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: Insist surgeon firstly put on mask (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SWEAR BLIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insist\n**S**(urgeon) [*firstly*] + **WEAR** (\"put on\") + **BLIND** (\"mask\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 clue to fake identity (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: fake identity\nIn espionage, a **LEGEND** is a \"fake identity\", and LEG END could be a \"clue\" for \"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: Horse-riding after dark takes time (8)","output":"### Answer: EVENTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse-riding\n**EVENING** (\"after dark\") *takes* **T** (time) \n*Not convinced that \"evening\" equals \"after dark\", especially in the 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: Judge urging small trousers (8)","output":"### Answer: JEGGINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trousers\n**J** (judge) + **EGGING** (\"urging\") + **S** (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: Missing a trick (4)","output":"### Answer: AWAY \n ### Explanation: Missing a trick (4)\n\n*I can't parse this, as I can't find a way of defining \"WAY\" as \"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: Liquid rocks a toilet first (4)","output":"### Answer: LAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liquid rocks\n**A** with **LAV** (\"toilet\") *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: Beastly or fleshy insect (8)","output":"### Answer: HORSEFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: insect\n***(or fleshy)** [anag:*beastly*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 slice of calamari a Chinese or Mexican tradition? (8)","output":"### Answer: MARIACHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mexican tradition\nHidden in [*is* *slice of*] \"cala**MARI A CHI**nese\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 from snow after I shook off my cold (6)","output":"### Answer: GLOOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold\n(i)**GLOO** (\"shelter from snow\" after I is *shook off*) + **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: American defrauded two men with one final letter (10)","output":"### Answer: VICTIMIZED \n ### Explanation: Definition: American defrauded\n**VIC** + **TIM** (\"two men\") *with* **I** (one) + **ZED** (\"final 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: Sign describing hen party? (4)","output":"### Answer: OMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\nA hen party is for girls only, so **O** (zero) **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: Drop rent (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drop\nDouble 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: Ornament to suit taller bust (10)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ornament\n***(suit taller)** [anag:*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: Curse I uttered after running back (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EVIL EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse\nHomophone [*uttered*] of **I** *after* **<=LIVE** (\"running\") [*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: Official detailed boundary (5)","output":"### Answer: VERGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: boundary\n**VERGE**(r) (church \"official\", *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: Local team score at either end (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Local\n**SIDE** (\"team\") with **RENT** (\"score\") *at either 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: Regional dish cooked in Winchester with lemon zest and endive tips (6,9)","output":"### Answer: WIENER SCHNITZEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regional dish\n***(in winchester lze)** [anag:*cooked*] where LZE is **L**(emon) **Z**(est) *and* **E**(ndive) [*tips*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 attends royal house for ball (6)","output":"### Answer: YORKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ball\n**ER** (Elizabeth Regina, so \"queen\") *attends* **YORK** (\"royal house\") \n*In cricket, a Yorker is a full-length ball bowled in such a way that it is intended to bounce on or near the batsman's crease."}
{"instruction":"You 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 get a flirt uncomfortable (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: ILL AT EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncomfortable\n**I'LL** (\"I will\") *get* **A TEASE** (\"flirt\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 spy and Commonwealth soldier nearly got jackpot (7)","output":"### Answer: BONANZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: jackpot\n**BON**(d) (\"British spy\") *and* **ANZA**(c) (\"Commonwealth soldier\") [*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: Happy pilot released a very old fighter (9)","output":"### Answer: GLADIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: old fighter\n**GLAD** (\"happy\") + A + V (very) *released from* (av)**IATOR "}
{"instruction":"You 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 of army, not married, made to occupy warships (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIGADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parts of army\n(m)**ADE** (*not* M (married)) *to occupy* **BRIGS** (\"warships\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 depravity without a recognised origin (7)","output":"### Answer: AVARICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greed\n**A **+ **VICE** (\"deparavity\") *without* **A** + **R**(ecognised) [*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: Bright line surrounding island deleted (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMBENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bright\n**L** (line) + **AMB**(i)**ENT** (\"surrounding\") with I (island) *deleted"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silicon nets affected prawns (6)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: prawns\n**Si **(chemical symbol for \"silicon\") *nets* **CAMP** (\"affected\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 austere character (5)","output":"### Answer: ODOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: character\n**O** (love, in tennis) + **DOUR** (\"austere\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 trades in name of electric firm, leading handle (12)","output":"### Answer: GESELLSCHAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: German company\nSELLS (\"trades\") in GEC (General Electric Company \u2013 \"name of electric firm\") leading HAFT (\"handle\") \n*A Gesellschaft is a German association or company united by a common 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: Fruit, what's associated with cakes, very soft inside (5)","output":"### Answer: APPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n**PP** (pianissimo, so \"very soft\") *inside* **ALE** (\"what's associated with cakes\") \n*\"Cakes and ale\" is a term meaning roughly \"everything that is good in life\". It was used as the title of a W Somerset Maugham novel. Maugham took the title from Shakespeare, but \"cakes and ale\" (in translation) also appear in an Aesop fable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Betty's identified as this Henry, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: JAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betty's identified as this\nDouble definition, a betty being a jimmy (James) used by a burglar, and Henry James being an American author of works such as \"The Turn of the Screw\" and \"Washington 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: Development of canine, relating to adolescence (6)","output":"### Answer: NEANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: relating to adolescence\n***(canine)** [anag:*development 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: Stubble after end of March? Crazy then! (6)","output":"### Answer: HARISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crazy\n**ARISH** (a \"stubble\" field) *after* [*end of*] (marc)**H** \n*The \"then\" in the clue refers to March, as in \"as mad as a March hare\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 around is \u2026 Dippy possibly (8)","output":"### Answer: DINOSAUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dippy possibly\n***(around is)** [anag:*dancing*] \n*Dippy is either a diplodocus skeleton in Pittsburgh or a plaster cast replica of the original 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: To strip from top to bottom is grand inside (7)","output":"### Answer: DISGOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: To strip\n**DOWN** (\"from top to bottom\") with **IS** + **G** (grand) *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: Plant, short, one of many that's died out in railway centre (5)","output":"### Answer: DICOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant, short\nD (died) *out in* **DI**(d)**COT** (\"railway centre\") \n*Didcot in Oxfordshire is known for its railway heritage, and dicot is short for \"dicotyledon\", which is 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: Greek lecture place: converting this turns venue into nearby temple's dedicatee (4)","output":"### Answer: STOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek lecture place\n*See comments 2 and 5 below for an explanation of how this clue 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: We get puffed up north, wasting away with loss of energy (5)","output":"### Answer: TABS \n ### Explanation: Definition: We get puffed up north\n**TAB**(e)**S** (\"wasting away\" in pathology) *with loss of* **E** (Energy) \n*\"Tab\" is a Northen English word for 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: Pilot, ambitious one, hit going off course (5)","output":"### Answer: FLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pilot\nTriple definition, the third referring to a loose shot 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: A toff put in logic circuit for tiny android (7)","output":"### Answer: NANOBOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tiny android\nA + NOB (\"toff\") put in NOT (\"logic circuit\") \n*In computing a NOT is a logic circuit that has one input and one output, which can be signalled by a 1 or a 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: Left in redoubt, terribly agitated (8)","output":"### Answer: TROUBLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: agitated\n**L** *in* ***(redoubt)** [anag:*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: Time differences with one biblical book following another briefly? (6)","output":"### Answer: EPACTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time differences\n**ACTS** (\"one biblical book\") *following* **Ep.** (Epistles (*thanks, Tim C*), so \"another\" (biblical book), *briefly*) \n*An epact is an excess of the calendar month or solar year over the lunar 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: Love getting stuck into a Pimm's, stirred, having no head for Buck's fizz (6)","output":"### Answer: MIMOSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buck's fizz\n**O** (love, in tennis) *getting stuck into* ***(a imms)** [anag:*stirred*] where IMMS is (p)IMMS [*having no head*] \n*Champagne and orange juice is known as Buck's Fizz in the UK and as a mimosa 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: Some wool for spinning, half of it wrapped in scrap of cloth (5)","output":"### Answer: ROLAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some wool for spinning\n[*half of*] (wo)**OL** (\"it\" in the clue) *wrapped in* **RAG** (\"scrap 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: Endearment for old woman takin' time off work (5)","output":"### Answer: LAKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Endearment for old woman\nLAKIN' (\"taking time off work\") \n*Lakin is an old word for a woman, a diminutive form of \"lady kin\", and \"to lake\" is \"to take a holiday\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 vault, last bit turning in double bend, being rigid (12)","output":"### Answer: STARCHEDNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: being rigid\n**St.** (stone) + **ARCH** (\"vault\") + **<=END** (\"last bit\", *turning*) *in* **ESS** (\"double 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: Spider, not special, i.e. spinning? (7)","output":"### Answer: EPEIRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spider, not special, i.e. spinning?\n***(pider ie)** [anag:*spinning*] where PIDER is (s)PIDER (*not* S (special)) \n*An epeirid is a common garden spider."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quickly in bridge, leading king (5)","output":"### Answer: SPANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move quickly\n**SPAN** (\"bridge\") *leading* **K** (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: Athletic Scot, first in hurdles, crowned with garlands (5)","output":"### Answer: LEISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Athletic Scot\n[*first in*] **H**(urdles), *crowned with*** LEIS** (Hawaiian \"garlands\") \n*Leish is a Scots word for nimble or athletic."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Canal boat friend shortened to fit locks (6)","output":"### Answer: SCHUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canal boat\n**SIT** (\"to fit\") *locks* **CHU**(m) (\"friend\", *shortened*) \n*A schuit is a Dutch flat-bottomed 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: Part of haggis recipe a girl has cooked (8)","output":"### Answer: HARIGALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of haggis recipe\n***(a girls has)** [anag:*cooked*] \n*Harigals is a Scottish word for viscera, so an essential ingredient of haggis."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that's most splendid you'll find dropping in (4)","output":"### Answer: FEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\n**F**(in)**EST** (\"most splendid\") *dropping* 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: No gentleman on board fishes a lot (5)","output":"### Answer: SCADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fishes\n**CAD **('no gentleman\")* in*** SS **(steamship), so \"on board\", and 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: Mongols maybe covering arid shifting sand in rattletraps (11)","output":"### Answer: SHANDRYDANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rattletraps\n**SHAN** (\"Mongols, maybe\")* covering* **DRY** (\"arid\") + ***(sand)** [anag:*shifting*] \n*Shan is a Mongolid people, and a shandrydan is a light cart."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fibre from part of Spain, end shifted quite a lot (7)","output":"### Answer: CANTALA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarse fibre\n**CATALAN**\u00a0(\"from part of Spain\") with its *end shifted quite a lot *becomes **CA(N)TALA**. \n*Thanks to Marmite Smuggler at comment 1 for this, as I had the wrong parsing 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: Old relations trapped by mounting offence ? it's insurmountable (7)","output":"### Answer: NEMESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's insurmountable\n**EMES** (old world for uncles, so \"old relations\") *trapped by* [*mounting*] **SIN** (\"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: Loyal knight, only a third chaste, in the soup (6)","output":"### Answer: BORSCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: soup\n**BORS** (a \"loyal knight\", one of King Arthur's round table) + [*only a third*] **CH**(aste)"}
{"instruction":"You 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'll get jazz fans going, mobile during pause (5)","output":"### Answer: STOMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: It'll get jazz fans going\n**M** (mobile) *during* **STOP** (\"pause\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 I left, implicated in boob turning up (5)","output":"### Answer: GUILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corporation\n**I** + **L** (left) *implicated in* **<=DUG** (\"boob\", *turning up*) \n*Thanks to Cineraria at comment 3 for the correct parsing, I originally had 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: Naval commander making spurt catching vessel's tail (5)","output":"### Answer: BLOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naval commander\n**BOKE** (\"spurt\") *catching* (vesse)**L** [*'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: Detect sign of moral weakness (4)","output":"### Answer: SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Detect\nDouble 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: After review, TV cites coffee as good value (4-9)","output":"### Answer: COST-EFFECTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: good value\n\n***(tv cites coffee)** [anag:*after review*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 which is also in scheme (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military unit\n\n**TOO** (\"also\") *in* **PLAN** (\"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: Some clarets in Athens or another wine? (7)","output":"### Answer: RETSINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another wine\n\nHidden in [*some*] \"cla**RETS IN A**thens\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arsenal's first team in seclusion (5)","output":"### Answer: ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in seclusion\n\n**A**(rsenal) [*'s first*] + **SIDE** (\"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: Leader of parade, he's out of order (9)","output":"### Answer: SPEARHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader\n\n***(parade hes)** [anag:*out 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: Score just one short (8)","output":"### Answer: NINETEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Score just one short\n\n\"one short\" of a \"score\" (20) is **NINETEEN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regret hiding key needed for delivery? (6)","output":"### Answer: RESCUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: delivery\n\n**RUE** (\"regret\") *hiding* **ESC** (escape \"key\" on a 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: Society the best? A joke! (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A joke\n\n**S** (society) + **CREAM** (\"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: Linger around after greeting mercenary (8)","output":"### Answer: HIRELING \n ### Explanation: Definition: mercenary\n\n***(linger)** [anag:*around*] *after* **HI** (\"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: Self-willed former pupil's essentially fine in gallery (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSTINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Self-willed\n\n**OB'S **(old boy's, so \"former pupil's\") + [*essentially*] (f)**IN**(e) *in* **TATE** (Gallery)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Barb from son? Never! Heartless! (5)","output":"### Answer: SNEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barb\n\n**S** (son) + [*heartless*] **NE**(v)**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: Period of levelling off (7)","output":"### Answer: EVENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period\n\nDouble 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: Enduring quality of good person in morning I note, admirable from outset (7)","output":"### Answer: STAMINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enduring quality\n\n**St.** (saint, so \"good person\") +** A.M.** (ante meridiem, so \"in morning\") + **I** + **N** (note) + **A**(dmirable) [*from the outset*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absence of new tenant, back working earlier, observed at social event (13)","output":"### Answer: NONATTENDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absence\n\n[**back**] **<=ON** (\"working\") *earlier* than (i.e. before) ***(tenant)** [anag:*new*] *observed at* **DANCE** (\"social event\")\n \n*Enumeration should have been (3-10)."}
{"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: Chap, missing home at first, cheers popular team leader (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: team leader\n\n**C**(h)**AP** *missing* H(ome) [*at first*] + **TA** (\"cheers\") + **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: Source of something to write on Waterloo? I'm not sure (9)","output":"### Answer: STATIONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of something to write on\n\n(Waterloo) **STATION** + **ER** (\"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: Oddly ignored? Well, couple run off (5)","output":"### Answer: ELOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: run off\n\n[*oddly *(i.e odd letters)* ignored*] (w)**E**(l)**L** (c)**O**(u)**P**(l)**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: Turned up home provided with outbuilding and needing no more done (8)","output":"### Answer: FINISHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: needing no more done\n\n[*turned up*] **<=(IN** ('at home\") + **IF** (\"provided\")) *with* **SHED** (\"outbuilding\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 run (6)","output":"### Answer: CAREER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work\n\nDouble 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: Step in replacing thin veneer, not hard (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERVENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Step in\n\n***(tin veneer)** [anag:*replacing*} where TIN is T(h)IN, but *not* H (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: Part of hotel I term best (5)","output":"### Answer: ELITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: best\n\nHidden in [*part of*] \"hot**EL I TE**rm\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One offered to help with the French name (6)","output":"### Answer: HANDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: name\n\n**HAND** (\"one offered to help\", as in \"do you need a hand?\") *with* **LE** (\"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: Enduring custom \u2014 conduct ultimately helping to protect police officer (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enduring custom\n\n(conduc)**T** [ultimately] + **RATION** (\"helping\") *to protect* **DI** (Detective Inspector, so \"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: Rising anger follows review covering standard (9)","output":"### Answer: CRITERION \n ### Explanation: Definition: standard\n\n[*rising*] **<=IRE** (\"anger\") *follows* **CRIT** (criticism, so \"review\") + **ON** (\"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: Pub manager's story about drunken scene (8)","output":"### Answer: LICENSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pub manager\n\n**LIE** (\"story\") *about* ***(scene) **[anag:*drunken*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 be almost used up \u2014 about right (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Said\n\n[*almost*] **SPEN**(t) (used up\") *about* **OK** (\"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: Rock music style with second-class content? Nonsense (7)","output":"### Answer: GARBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense\n\n**GARAGE** (\"rock music style\") *with* **B** (\"second-class\") *content *(i.e. 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: Instructed with Charlie for time? Heard accurately (6)","output":"### Answer: CAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heard accurately\n\nTAUGHT (\"instructed\") *with* C (Charlie) *for* (i.e. instead of) T (time) becomes (t>**C**)**AUGHT"}
{"instruction":"You 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 back (5)","output":"### Answer: STERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Authoritarian\n\nDouble 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: Street with exhibition area (5)","output":"### Answer: STAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: exhibition area\n\n**St.** (street) + **AND** (\"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: Loudly complaining as reservation is cancelled centrally (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loudly complaining\n\n**BOO**(k)**ING** (\"reservation\", *cancelled centrally*, i.e with its centre 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: Feeble-sounding stories in magazines (8)","output":"### Answer: WEEKLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: magazines\n\nHomophone [*sounding*] of **WEAK** (\"feeble\") + **LIES** (\"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: Small angry bees flying (5)","output":"### Answer: SWARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: bees flying\n\n**S** (small) + **WARM** (\"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: Worker on newspaper throws debris out (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBEDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worker on newspaper\n\n***(debris out)** [anag:*throws*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 put off receiving love song (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDELAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\n\n**RUN** (\"manage\") + **DELAY** (\"put off\") *receiving* **O **(\"love\", 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: Some bulletins admitted (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LET IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: admitted\n\nHidden in [*some*] \"bul**LETIN**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: One can't be both at once? Boring! (4-3-5)","output":"### Answer: DEAD-AND-ALIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boring\n\n\"you can't be both\" **DEAD AND ALIVE** \"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: Cameras may check this disturbed deep-sea grave (7,5)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE SPEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cameras may check this\n\n***(deep sea grave)** [anag:*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: Fowl's leg better tucked behind (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fowl\n\n**ON** (\"leg\" side in cricket) *tucked behind* **CAP** (\"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: Two ways to record female martyr (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ST STEPHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: martyr\n\n**St**. + **St.** (\"two ways\", i.e. streets) + **EP** (extended play \"record\") + **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: Restrictions that are in force for some years (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AGE LIMITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrictions that are in force for some years\n\nCryptic 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: Sauce is top quality with oil mixed in (5)","output":"### Answer: AIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sauce\n\n**A1** (\"top quality\") *with* ***(oil)** [anag:*mixed*]* 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: Plan is to get back and wander round (8)","output":"### Answer: STRATEGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\n\n**STRAY** (\"wander\") *around* **<=(GET**, *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: Present silly, but not sick, unorthodox opinion (6)","output":"### Answer: HERESY \n ### Explanation: Definition: unorthodox opinion\n\n**HERE** (\"present\") + **S**(ill)**Y**, *not* ILL (\"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: Be seated across funfair's top attraction? (8)","output":"### Answer: BESTRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be seated across\n\nA \"funfair's top attraction\" would be its **BEST 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: Our Clara turns out to be prophetic (8)","output":"### Answer: ORACULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: prophetic\n\n***(our Clara)** [anag:*turns out 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: Is this wanderer sane? (5)","output":"### Answer: NOMAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: wanderer\n\n**NO MAD** = \"sane\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 help you conceive boys\/girls: to me that's extraordinary (13)","output":"### Answer: EMBRYOLOGISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They help you conceive\n\n***(boys girls to me)** [anag:*that's extraordinary*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to hand, not just for children (3,6)","output":"### Answer: KID GLOVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: These to hand, not just for children\n\nCryptic 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 refusal to drink small measure altogether (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: altogether\n\n**I** (one) + **NO** (\"refusal\") *to drink* **TOT** (\"small measure\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaves out something coiled (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Now leaves out\n\nDouble 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: Girl applying herself to vinaigrette? (5,8)","output":"### Answer: SALAD DRESSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: vinaigrette?\n\n**SAL** (\"girl\") + **ADDRESSING** (\"applying herself 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: Some time during December 1st, one expects the second coming (9)","output":"### Answer: ADVENTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: one expects the second coming\n\n**ADVENT** (\"some time during December\") + **1ST"}
{"instruction":"You 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 other end that's damaged (8)","output":"### Answer: DETHRONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put down\n\n***(other end)** [anag:*that's damaged*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 parade one's individuality (8)","output":"### Answer: IDENTITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of parade\n\nDouble 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: Abandons fights for bits of food (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandons\n\nTriple 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: Seem to give attention to program (6)","output":"### Answer: APPEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seem\n\n*Give ***EAR** (\"attention\")* to* **APP** (\"program\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 whole stretches of history, the ultimate in woke (5)","output":"### Answer: ERASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\n\n**ERAS** (\"whole stretches in history\") + [*the ultimate in*] (wok)**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: Marvel at sports providing entertainment years ago (7,5)","output":"### Answer: MIRACLE PLAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainment years ago\n\n**MIRACLE** (\"marvel\") *at* **PLAYS** (\"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: High speed record overturned by Russian leader's ship (7)","output":"### Answer: CLIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ship\n\n**CLIP** (\"high speed\") + **<=EP** (extended play \"record\", *overturned*) *by* **R**(ussian) [*'s 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: Uproar over award is offensive (7)","output":"### Answer: NOISOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: offensive\n\n**NOISE** (\"uproar\") *over* **OM** (Order of Merit, so \"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: Lots of vain hopes daughter let go (5)","output":"### Answer: REAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots\n\n(d)**REAMS** (\"vain hopes\" with D (daughter)* let 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: Exact revenge finally after account by fellow implicates head of Art (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exact\n\n(reveng)**E** [*finally*] *after* **Ac**. (account) *by* **CURT** (\"man's name. so \"fellow\") *implicates* [*head of*] **A**(rt), so **AC-CUR(A)T-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: Fair account unionist blocked in the end (10)","output":"### Answer: EVENTUALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the end\n\n**EVEN** (\"fair\") + **TALLY** (\"account\")* blocked by* **U** (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: Appear to be speaking of an underground layer of gold (4)","output":"### Answer: SEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appear\n\nHomophone [*to be speaking*] of **SEAM** (\"an underground layer 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: Letters from Loyola maligning priest (4)","output":"### Answer: LAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: priest\n\nHidden in [*letters from*] \"loyo**LA MA**ligning\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 showing Polish trading centre on the outskirts of Ilkeston (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SAND MARTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\n\n**SAND** (\"polish\") + **MART** (\"trading centre\") *on* [*the outskirts of*] **I**(lkesto)**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: Roll it out a short time before making a kind of pancake (8)","output":"### Answer: TORTILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a kind of pancake\n\n[*a short*] **T**(ime) *before* ***(roll it)** [anag:*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: Caught Beth stripping on Zoom regularly revealing a heavenly body (5)","output":"### Answer: COMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a heavenly body\n\n**C** (caught, in cricket) +(b)**ET**(h) [*stripping*, i.e. taking outer layers from] *on* (z)**O**(o)**M** [*regularly*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vexed about animal left out eating away (7)","output":"### Answer: EROSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: eating away\n\n**<=SORE** (\"vexed, *about*) + (l)**ION** (\"animal\" with L (left) *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: Short of work experience (7)","output":"### Answer: UNDERGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: experience\n\n**UNDER** (\"short of\") + **GO** (\"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: Not willing to compromise say over knight stopping en route (12)","output":"### Answer: INTRANSIGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not willing to compromise\n\n**<=E.G**. (\"say\", *over*) + **N** (knight, in chess notation) *stopping* **IN TRANSIT** (\"en 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: Copy of issue briefly covering French actor on the rise (7)","output":"### Answer: IMITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copy\n\n**<=(EMI**(t) (\"issue\", *briefly*) *covering* (Jacques) **TATI** (\"French actor\"), *on the 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: Tailless animal finding river location suitable (8)","output":"### Answer: APPOSITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suitable\n\n[*tailless*] **AP**(e) ('animal\") *finding* (River) **PO** + **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: Heartless landowner getting fat (4)","output":"### Answer: LARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\n\n[*heartless*] **LA**(i)**RD** (\"landowner\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hapless pal on acid takes a drink (4,6)","output":"### Answer: PINA COLADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n\n***(pal on acid)** [anag:*hapless*] *takes* **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: Goodbye from assistant essentially upset with you they say (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goodbye\n\nA(id)E (\"assistant\") *essentially upset* becomes **A(DI)E** with homophone [*they say*] of YOU (**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: Delivered a speech about Angola's principal northern city (7)","output":"### Answer: SPOKANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n\n**SPOKE** (\"delivered a speech\") *about* **A**(ngola's) [*prinicpal*] + **N** (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: Ready to trap fellow with note revealing evidence of adultery (7,6)","output":"### Answer: SCARLET LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: evidence of adultery\n\n**SET **(\"ready\") *to trap* **CARL** (man's name, so \"fellow\") *with* **LETTER** (\"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: Decision reached in no time with trade collapsing (13)","output":"### Answer: DETERMINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decision reached\n\n***(in no time trade)** [anag:*collapsing*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 originally involved in mysterious cabal can start to atone (10)","output":"### Answer: CASABLANCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n\n**S**(tar) [*iniitally*] *involved in* ***(cabal can)** [anag:*mysterious*] + [*start to*] **A**(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: Monitor street patrol once deputy, initially on leave, returns (8)","output":"### Answer: WATCHDOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monitor\n\n**WATCH** (\"street patrol, once\") +** D**(eputy) [*initially*] *on* **<=GO** (\"leave\", *returns*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 brought up about Ireland's top physicist (7)","output":"### Answer: MARCONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: physicist\n\n**<=CRAM** (\"stuff\", *brought up*) + **ON** (\"about\") + **I**(reland's) [*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: Monkey found in tree mostly (7)","output":"### Answer: TAMARIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monkey\n\n**TAMARIN**(d) (\"tree\", *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: Fool with Amin over Tanzania primarily (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\n\n**IDI** (Amin) + **O** (over, in cricket) + **T**(anzania) [*primarily*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to drag up last of infidelities (4)","output":"### Answer: GUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daring\n\n**<=TUG** (\"to drag\", *up*) + [*last of*] (infidelitie)**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: Rolling in it as the result of my agitation (4-2-2)","output":"### Answer: WELL-TO-DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rolling in it\n\n**WELL**! (\"my!\") + **TO-DO** (\"agitation\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 team taking top off chain guard (5)","output":"### Answer: WATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: guard\n\n(S)**WAT** (\"police team\", *taking top off*) + **ch**. (chain)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 wastes comeback (4)","output":"### Answer: SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n\n**<=TOPS** (\"wastes\" as in kills, *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: Provided inverted crannies designed for gnomes? (10)","output":"### Answer: FINANCIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gnomes?\n\n**<=IF** (\"provided\", *inverted*) + ***(crannies)** [anag:*designed*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 associated with fever epidemic (6)","output":"### Answer: PLAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: epidemic\n\n**Pl.** (place) *associated with ***AGUE** (\"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: Alight one more time on bench (8)","output":"### Answer: RESETTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alight one more time\n\n**RE** (\"on\") + **SETTLE** (\"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: Mouthy thing elected Conserv\u00adative \u2014 is nothing right? (7)","output":"### Answer: INCISOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mouthy thing\n\n**IN** (\"elected\") + **C** (Conservative) + **IS** + **O** (nothing) + **R** (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: One tree in the French island (2,5)","output":"### Answer: LA PALMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\n\n**A **(\"one\") + **PALM** (tree) *in* **LA** (\"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: Fancy decaff tea \u2014 not one that's pretentious (8)","output":"### Answer: AFFECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretentious\n\n***(decaff te)** [anag:*fancy*] where TE is TE(a), but *not* 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: Fruit makes pop star extremely randy (6)","output":"### Answer: CHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n\n**CHER** (\"pop star\") + [*extremely*] **R**(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: Intermission. It's not good for a server (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BREAK POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intermission\n\nDouble definition, the second referring to the point in tennis or badminton where the server is under pressure to win the point or they will lose 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: Mere game? (4)","output":"### Answer: POOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mere\n\nDouble 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: Odious ultimately servile character, one lacking initiative (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: one lacking initiative\n\n(odiou)**S** [*ultimately*] + (Uriah) **HEEP** (\"servile character\" in Charles 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: Tip when carrying table: middle of leg is joined (8)","output":"### Answer: ENLISTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: joined \n\n**END** (\"tip\") *when carrying* **LIST** (\"table\") + [*middle of*] (l)**E**(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: The one that ended in disaster was the first to leave the band (8)","output":"### Answer: ZEPPELIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: The one that ended in disaster\n\nLED (\"was the first\") to leave (Led)** ZEPPELIN **(\"the (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: Spoil line inserted in software program (4)","output":"### Answer: BLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoil\n\n**L** (line) *inserted in* **BOT** (\"software program\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commodity box not popular with central Greece (6)","output":"### Answer: COFFEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commodity\n\n**COFF**(in) (\"box\", *not* IN (\"popular\")) *with* [*central*] (gr)**EE**(ce)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 matter disheartened revolutionary (7)","output":"### Answer: COUNTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\n\n**COUNT** (\"matter\") + [*disheartened*] **R**(evolutionar)**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: Small pasty-faced bulb developer (4)","output":"### Answer: SWAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bulb developer\n\n**S** (small) + **WAN** (\"pasty-faced\")\n \n*Refers to Joseph Swan (1828-1914), the English inventor credited with developing the incandescent 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: It provocatively reveals band drinks last of moonshine (10)","output":"### Answer: STRIPTEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It provocatively reveals\n\n**STRIP** (\"band\") + **TEAS** (\"drinks) + [*last of*] (moonshin)**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: Type of music sung in French or Albanian (6)","output":"### Answer: CHORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of music sung\n\nHidden [*in*] \"Fren**CH OR AL**banian\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 brings relief to a minor reptile that's swallowed abandoned wiper (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GRIPE WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It brings relief to a minor\n\n**GATER** (\"reptile\") *that's swallowed* ***(wiper)** [anag:*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: Large liquid expanse of hydrogen discharged from small African tree (3)","output":"### Answer: SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large liquid expanse\n\nH (hydrogen) *discharged from* **S**(h)**EA** (\"small African 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: Presented a rear view across a river that's cut off (8)","output":"### Answer: MAROONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut off \n\n**MOONED** (\"presented a rear view\") *across* **A** + **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: Fan of Slough confined by a physician! (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan\n\n**MIRE** (\"slough\") *confined by* **A Dr.** (doctor, so \"physician\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 one, perhaps, needs backing of the others (6)","output":"### Answer: FOREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: New one, perhaps\n\n[*backing*] **<=OF** + **REST** (\"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: Don't start deliberately to sink a marine creature! (6)","output":"### Answer: CUTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a marine creature\n\n[*don't start*] (s)**CUTTLE** (\"deliberately 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: Police finally after father who released a bull (4)","output":"### Answer: POPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: who released a bull\n\n(polic)**E** [*finally*] *after* **POP** (\"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: Action on the pitch made public swoon (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PASS OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: swoon\n\n**PASS** (\"action on the pitch\") + **OUT** (\"made 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: Take too long to find mythical creature (6)","output":"### Answer: DRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: mythical creature\n**DRAG ON** (\"take too 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: Forrest in which extreme characters hide journalist deprived of home (8)","output":"### Answer: GAZUMPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: deprived of home\n(Forrest) **GUMP** *in which* **A** + **Z** (\"extreme characters\" (of the alphabet)) *hide* + **Ed**. (editor, so \"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: Gardner seed? Inordinately wanting more (7)","output":"### Answer: AVARICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inordinately wanting more\n**AVA** (Gardner) + **RICE** (\"seed\") \n*Ava Gardner (1922-1990) was an American actress, whose third husband was Frank Sinatra."}
{"instruction":"You 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 put, it ain't captain's top liner (7)","output":"### Answer: TITANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: liner\n***(it aint c)** [anag:*crudely put*] where C is C(aptain) [*'s 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: Regretted sounding discourteous (4)","output":"### Answer: RUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: discourteous\nHomophone [*sounding*] of **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: Hutch friend protecting drunk seen on a clear night (7,3)","output":"### Answer: STARLIT SKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: seen on a clear night\n**STARSKY** (\"Hutch friend\") *protecting* **LIT** (\"drunk\") \nStarsky and Hutch *was an American cop show of the late 1970s starring David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Britain's first organ transplant taking place in Wales (6)","output":"### Answer: BANGOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: place in Wales\n**B**(ritain) [*'s firs*t] + ***(organ)** [anag:*transplant*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tapes go astray (7)","output":"### Answer: GESTAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Police\n***(tapes go)** [anag:*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: Carriage that could describe Boston uprising? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carriage\nCHA is tea, and a RIOT an uprising, so the Boston tea party could have been described as a **CHA RIOT"}
{"instruction":"You 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 mate briefly going west (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\n**<=PARTNE**(r) (\"mate\", *briefly*. *going 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: Go up in value (10)","output":"### Answer: APPRECIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go up\n(Barely) cryptic definition, and that's being kind as this is a straight 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: Deputy's iniquity (4)","output":"### Answer: VICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deputy\nDouble 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: Cause injury and use profane language after cutting one's nails to begin with (7)","output":"### Answer: CONCUSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cause injury\n**CUSS** (\"use profane language\") *after* **C**(putting) **O**(ne's) **N**(ails) [*to begin 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: Sounds like you could win this brief (7)","output":"### Answer: APPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: brief\nHomophone [*sounds like*] **A PRIZE** (\"you could win 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: Tips for cooking meat? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ROTATING SPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: for cooking meat?\n**ROTATING SPIT** is a cryptic clue referring to an anagram for \"tips\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 sailing to Auckland, New Zealand are primarily taken (6)","output":"### Answer: STANZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lines\n**S**(ailing) **T**(o) **A**(uckland) **N**(ew) **Z**(ealand) **A**(re) [*primarily*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 aloud awful extended family (8)","output":"### Answer: DIATRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harangue\nHomophone [*aloud*] of **DIRE** (\"awful\") + **TRIBE** (\"extended 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: As 11 musicians didn't? (7,4)","output":"### Answer: ABANDON SHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: As 11 musicians didn't?\nHartley Wallace's band on the Titanic (solution to 11ac) were reported to have kept on playing as the ship sank in a vain effort to calm the passengers, so they didn't **ABANDON 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: Providence protects the poet (4)","output":"### Answer: OVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\nHidden in [*protects*] \"pr**OVID**ence\" \n*Ovid was a Roman poet, whose most famous work was probably *Metamorphoses*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with yet another fiasco he weaseled out of (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTORNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lawyer\n***(yet anotr)** [anag:*fiasco*] where ANOTR is ANOT(he)R with HE *weaseled 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: Setting straight nitwit fooling around with guns (10)","output":"### Answer: UNTWISTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setting straight\n***(nitwit guns)** [anag:*fooling 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: Born in something that floats: a basket (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a basket\n**NE** (\"born\") *in* **PUNT** (\"something that floats\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lures used to get cod? Yes, in a way (6)","output":"### Answer: DECOYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lures\n***(cod yes)** [anag:*in 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: He created contraptions to make hot cooked nosh for bird to tuck into (5,8)","output":"### Answer: HEATH ROBINSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: He created contraptions\n**HEAT** (\"to make hot\") + ***(nosh)** [anag:*cooked*] with **ROBIN** [*tucked in*] \n*W. Heath Robinson (1972-1944) was a British cartoonist famous for his humorous drawings of overly elaborate machines designed to carry out simple tasks."}
{"instruction":"You 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 previous sin or oversight (11)","output":"### Answer: SUPERVISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: oversight\n***(previous sin) **[anag:*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: Perhaps Ulster is not what one desired (4,6)","output":"### Answer: POOR RESULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: not what one desired\n**POOR RESULT** is a cryptic indication (anagram) for \"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: Their lives are short, having kept theme to get rid of extremists a long time (8)","output":"### Answer: EPHEMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Their lives are short\n(k)**EP**(t) (t)**HEM**(e) [*to get rid of extremists*, i.e, outer letters)] + **ERA** (\"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: Tropical disease? (6)","output":"### Answer: CANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tropical disease?\nCryptic definition referring to the Tropic of Cancer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ermine Street's beginning perfectly (5)","output":"### Answer: STOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ermine\n**S**(toat) [*'s beginning*] + **TO A T** (\"perfectly\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 carriage returned in a different place (5)","output":"### Answer: APART \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a different place\n**<=TRAP A** (\"first carriage\" (as opposed to Trap B, which could be the second carriage), *returned*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in to prepare to shoot a lake bird (9)","output":"### Answer: COCKATIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n**TIE** (\"draw\")* in* **COCK** (\"to prepare to shoot\") + **A** +** L** (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: Boy is caught capturing series \u2014 on this? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LASER DISC \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\n**LAD** (\"boy\") + **IS** + **C** (caught, in cricket) *capturing* **Ser.** (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: Article about government issue recalled quantity (5)","output":"### Answer: EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: quantity\n**<=(THE** (\"article\") *about* **GI** (government issue), *recalled*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sextet enthralled by the main guitarist (7)","output":"### Answer: SEGOVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: guitarist\n**GO** (\"leave\") + **VI** (Roman numeral 6, so \"sextet\") *enthralled by ***SEA** (\"the main\") \n*Andr\u00e9s Segovia (1893-1987) was a Spanish classical 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: Calm, being about to enter horse race (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calm\n**ca.** (circa, so \"about\") *to enter* **PLATE** (\"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: Each is discounted in a motive for crime (5)","output":"### Answer: ARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: crime\nEa. (each) *is discounted from* **A R**(ea)**SON** (\"motive\")"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 backtracked, eliminating zero spaces in printed material (3)","output":"### Answer: EMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spaces in printed material\n**<=S**(o)**ME** (\"a few\", *backtracked*, *eliminating* O (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: Silver luminance seen in wings of exquisite bird (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n**Ag** (chemical symbol for \"silver\") + **L** (luminance) *in* [*wings of*] **E**(xquisit)**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: Invention having soft (not loud) colour (7)","output":"### Answer: PIGMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\n(f)IGMENT (\"invention\") *having* P (piano, so \"soft\") *not* F (forte, so \"loud\") becomes **(P)IGMENT "}
{"instruction":"You 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 path from Nansen's ship, heading for Pole (3-4)","output":"### Answer: OFF-RAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exit path\n**OF** (\"from\") + **FRAM** (\"Nansen's ship\") + [*heading for*] **P**(ole) \n*\"Fram\" was a ship used by several Norwegian polar explorers, including Nansen and Amundsen."}
{"instruction":"You 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 without question recalled in this prefix? (5)","output":"### Answer: TETRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Four without question recalled in this prefix?\n**<=**(qu)**ARTET** (\"four\", *without* QU. (question)) [*returned*] and &lit. \n*\"Tetra-\" is a prefix to indicate \"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: Bird book without much focus? (9)","output":"### Answer: BRAMBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n**B** (book) + **RAMBLING** (\"without much focus\") \n*A brambling is a small bird related to the chaffinch."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in conveying sensation aroused by eg a urinal (9)","output":"### Answer: NEURALGIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficulty in conveying sensation\n***(eg a urinal) **[anag:*aroused 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: Hunting opening for Holmes in investigation (5)","output":"### Answer: CHASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hunting\n[*opening for*] **H**(olmes) *in* **CASE** (\"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: Nobleman and king left to the end (4)","output":"### Answer: EARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nobleman\n(King) LEAR with L (left) [*to the end]* becomes **EAR-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: America brought in wise folk to identify a string of items (8)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: a string of items\n**USA** (\"America\") *brought in* (to) **SAGES** (\"wise folk\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 item's endless glare (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bright item\n[*endless*] **STAR**(e) (\"glare\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 obligation to adopt tax move (8)","output":"### Answer: ACTIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: move\n**AC** (alternating \"current\") + **TIE** (\"obligation\")* to adopt* **VAT** (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: Cold current picked up speed, rising to frozen region (6)","output":"### Answer: ICECAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: frozen region\n**<=(C** (cold) +** I** (\"current\", in physics), *picked up***)** + **<=PACE** (\"speed\", *rising*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 opinion on vehicle opponent rolled (4,4,2)","output":"### Answer: TAKE CARE OF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maintain\n**TAKE** (\"opinion\") *on* **CAR** (\"vehicle\") + **<=FOE** (\"opponent\", *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: Old way to bring in a government rebellion, initially a boost for a member? (6)","output":"### Answer: VIAGRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boost for a member?\n**VIA** (Roman word for road, so \"old way\") *to bring in* **A** + **G**(overnment) **R**(ebellion) [*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: Instinctive to limit large surplus production (4)","output":"### Answer: GLUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: surplus production\n**GUT** (\"instinctive\") *to limit* **L** (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: Touches up, cuddling male character (5)","output":"### Answer: STAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: character\n**<=PATS** (\"touches\", up) *cuddling* **M** (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: Archdeacon attending hospital department getting warning about a couple of veins (5,5)","output":"### Answer: VENAE CAVAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: couple of veins\n**Ven. **(venerable, address for an \"archdeacon\") *attending* **A**&**E** (accident and emergency, so \"hospital department\") *getting* **CAVE** (Latin for \"warning\") *about* **A** \n*The \"venae cavae\" are the two major veins which take blood to 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: Carefully consider status of the king of the country of the blind? (3,2)","output":"### Answer: EYEUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carefully consider\nThe man with one eye is \"king of the country of the blind\", as he is one **EYE UP** on 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: Travelling illegally, drag American through control (8)","output":"### Answer: STOWAWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Travelling illegally\n**TOW** (\"drag\") + **A** (American) *through* **SWAY** (\"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: Most of shop opened by key that's cut? Serious stuff (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAVITAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serious stuff\n[*most of*] **GRAS**(s) (\"shop\") *opened by* **VITA**(l) (\"key\") [*that's 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: Instruction to depart for one uppity solicitor (3,3)","output":"### Answer: GET OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instruction to depart\n[*uppity*] **<=e.g**. (\"for one\") + **TOUT** (\"solicitor\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 extremely welcoming to some game (6)","output":"### Answer: TOBAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n**TOO** (\"extremely\") *welcoming* **BAG** (\"some game\") \n*One of the definitions of \"bag\" is a quantity of fish or game secured, as kept in a game 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: Unknown figure in no way up for an award (4)","output":"### Answer: TONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: an award\n**<=(Y** (\"unknown\", in mathematics) + **NOT** (\"in no way\"), *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: Resist American car disgorging one (4)","output":"### Answer: BUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resist\n**BU**(i)**CK** (\"American car\") *disgorging* I (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: Dull and slimy when extracted (4)","output":"### Answer: GREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dull\nAS (\"when\") *extracted from* **GRE**(as)**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: Uncompromising objections repelled Nobel physicist (8)","output":"### Answer: STUBBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncompromising\n[*repelled*] **<=BUTS** (\"objections\") + (Max) **BORN** (\"Nobel phycisist\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A 6 at Lord's? (6)","output":"### Answer: OPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A 6 at Lord's?\n(slightly) cryptic definition \u2013 the 6 in the clue refers to 6dn (LEADING 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: They authorise journalists to squeeze WAGs (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PRESS CARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They authorise journalists\n**PRESS** (\"to squeeze\") + **CARDS** (\"wags\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in South Dakota sent back home temporarily (4)","output":"### Answer: DIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: home temporarily\n**<=(GI** (American \"serviceman\") *in* **SD** (South Dakota), *sent 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: Court office constructed in Deal? (6)","output":"### Answer: WOODEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: constructed in Deal?\n**WOO** (\"court\") + **DEN** (\"office\") \n*The \"deal\" in the clue refers to the wood, deal, rather than 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: AN Wilson reviewed Family Guy (3-2-3)","output":"### Answer: SON-IN-LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Family Guy\n***(an wilson)** [anag:*reviewed*]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A fault harbouring primal avidity and rapacity? (7)","output":"### Answer: AVARICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A fault harbouring primal avidity and rapacity?\n**A VICE** (\"a fault\") *harbouring* [*primal*] **A**(vidity) *and* **R**(apacity) and &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: Independent and Times misused English? Make a list (7)","output":"### Answer: ITEMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make a list\n**I** (Independent) *and* ***(times)** [anag:*misused*] + **E** (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: Publicity issued by former recording company before debut performance (8)","output":"### Answer: PREMIERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: debut performance\n**PR** (Public Relations, so \"publicity\") *issued by* **EMI** (\"former recording company\") + **ERE** (\"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: Make charged particles in iron nails get neutralised intermittently (6)","output":"### Answer: IONISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make charged particles\n**I**(r)**O**(n) **N**(a)**I**(l)**S** (g)**E**(t) [*neutralised intermittently*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 girl on diet at last (4)","output":"### Answer: SUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fat\n**SUE** (\"girl\") *on* (die)**T** [*at 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: Controlling German piece recalled Boris, for one (10)","output":"### Answer: REGULATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Controlling\n[*recalled*] **<=LUGER** (\"German piece\" i.e. gun) + **A TORY** (\"Boris, 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: Lay claim to property without right (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lay claim\n**ASSET** (\"property\") *without* **R** (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: Second American omitted from yearbook had charge cancelled (8)","output":"### Answer: ANNULLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cancelled\n[*second* A (American) *omitted from*] **ANNU**(a)**L** (\"yearbook\") + **LED** (\"had 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: Recording effect of Easter's start falling late, in the absence of a full moon (6)","output":"### Answer: STEREO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recording effect\nEASTER starting late and in the absence of A becomes (a)**STER-E** + **O** (\"full 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: Abbess, discovered shaking, becomes weak (4)","output":"### Answer: EBBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: becomes weak\n***(bbes)** [anag:*shaking*] where BBES is (a)BBES(s) [*discovered*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 lecher, sacked by new vice-chancellor, is emotionally unstable (8)","output":"### Answer: VOLCANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: emotionally unstable\nI couldn't parse this, but KVa in the comments gave me the parsing (see comment 1) \n*(lecher) [anag: *dreadful*] removed from [*sacked by*] *(vice chancellor) leaves the letters you need to get an angram of **VOLCANIC"}
{"instruction":"You 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 man-eater's eschewing love following indigestion on vacation? (7)","output":"### Answer: INGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adm\n(o)**GRESS** (\"man-eater\" *eschewing* O (love)) *following* **I**(ndigestio)**N** [*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: John's space to relax (6)","output":"### Answer: LOOSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to relax\n**LOO'S** (\"john's\") + **EN** (printer's \"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: One playing Henry V? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: LEADING MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One playing\nDouble definition, the first referring to an actor, the second to the king who led the English into battle. Alternatively, a cryptic definition (see comments 4-6 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: Vegetation entangling a lot of grey seals? (8)","output":"### Answer: EELGRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetation\n***(gre seals)** [anag:*entangling*] where GRE is [*a lot of*] GRE(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: Trademark designed to protect source of tiny stuff that's hard to find (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DARK MATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuff that's hard to find\n***(trademark)** [anag:*designed*] *to protect* [*source of*] **T**(iny)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 elevated aristos outrival master (8)","output":"### Answer: VIRTUOSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: master\nHidden upwards in [*some\u2026elevated*] \"arist**OS OUTRIV**al\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inconsequential brief m\u00e9nage \u00e0 trois? (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIFLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inconsequential\nA \"brief\" affair would be a FLING, so a \"brief m\u00e9nage \u00e0 trois\" would be a **TRI-FLING** (tri = 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: National strike \u2014 big one \u2014 no end in sight anywhere (7)","output":"### Answer: BELGIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: N\n**BEL**(t) (\"strike\") + **GIAN**(t) (\"big one\") with *no end in sight 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: Mistakes made by informer found in time (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistakes\n**RAT** (\"informer\") *found in* **ERA** (\"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: Does moving up river in China (6)","output":"### Answer: SERVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does\nSEVRES (type of porcelain, so \"china\") with R (river) *moving up* becomes **SE(R)V**(r)**ES"}
{"instruction":"You 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 diacritic used in Spain, not Germany (4)","output":"### Answer: TILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hat\n**TIL**(d)**E** (\"diacritic used in Spain\"), *not* 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: Lap irregular yet lap time fast (7-5)","output":"### Answer: LICKETY-SPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast\n\n**LICK** (\"lap\") + ***(yet)** [anag:*irregular*] + **SPLIT** (\"lap 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: Rock up with unfashionable hairstyle (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTCROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock up\n\n**OUT** (\"unfashionable\") + **CROP** (\"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: Predict hospital's on strike in London borough (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMBETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: London borough\n\n**BET** (\"predict\") + **H** (hospital) *on* **LAM** (\"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: Signpost to Bury showing parking for the first time (7)","output":"### Answer: POINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signpost\n\nTO INTER (\"to bury\") *showing* P (parking) *for the first* T (time), becomes **PO INTER"}
{"instruction":"You 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 made by Siemens, thought marines (7)","output":"### Answer: SIDEARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weapon\n\n**S** (siemens) + **IDEA** (\"thought\") + **RM** (Royal \"Marines\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 last word and the first in dictionary (5)","output":"### Answer: AMEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\n\n**AMEN** (\"the last word\") + [*the first in*] **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: Conservative, flashy and not so uniformly blue (9)","output":"### Answer: CLOUDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: uniformly blue\n\n**C** (Conservative) + **LOUD** (\"flashy\") + **LESS** (\"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: Disorganised mob has woolly Liberal in charge (9)","output":"### Answer: SHAMBOLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disorganised\n\n***(mob has)** [anag:*woolly*] +** L** (Liberal) + **IC** (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: Huge Bentley, perhaps a director's desideratum (5)","output":"### Answer: OSCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a director's desideratum\n\n**OS** (outsized, so \"huge\") + **CAR** (\"Bentley, 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: Gas had child out for a short time (7)","output":"### Answer: NEONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: child out for a short time\n\n**NEON** (\"gas\") + **ATE** (\"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: Turkish gent forces butt into denim regularly (7)","output":"### Answer: EFFENDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turkish gent\n\n**F** + **F** (forces) + **END** (\"but\") *into* (d)**E**(n)**I**(m) [*regularly*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 over in the city provided fish (7)","output":"### Answer: EDIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building\n\n[*over*] **<=(EC** (\"the city\" of London postcode) + **IF** (\"provided\") + **IDE** (\"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: Lake sort of muddy (7)","output":"### Answer: TARNISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: muddy\n\nA TARN is a lake, so **TARN-ISH** would be like a lake, or \"lake, 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: American's funny story of one doing lap after lap? (5-7)","output":"### Answer: THIGH-SLAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: American's funny story\n\n**LAPPER** (\"one going lap\") *after* **THIGHS** (\"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: Three occupying one runner's space \u2013 where to go? (7)","output":"### Answer: LATRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where to go?\n\n**TRI-** (\"three\") *occupying* **LANE** (\"runner's 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: Organised judge has food brought up outside (7)","output":"### Answer: CURATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organised\n\n**RATE** (\"judge\") *has* **CUD** (\"food brought up\") *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: Guy's dead upset, I state from experience (9)","output":"### Answer: EMPIRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: from experience\n\n**<=R.I.P. ME** (\"Guy's dead\", *upset*) + **I** + **Cal.** (California, so \"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: They run until they get too hot (5)","output":"### Answer: YOLKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They run until they get too hot\n\nCryptic definition \u2013 yolks will go hard once they get hot 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: How dead mop might be treated? (7)","output":"### Answer: POMADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: How dead mop might be treated?\n\n***(dead mop)** [anag:*might be treated*]\n \n*The \"mop\" in the clue refers to a head 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: Some of quartet are Tippexing over repeat (7)","output":"### Answer: ITERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: repeat\n\nHidden backwards [*some of\u2026over*] in \"quart**ET ARE TI**ppexing\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coe keeps running manic laps, going along with others (12)","output":"### Answer: COMPLAISANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: going along with others\n\n**COE** *keeps* ***(manic laps)** [anag:*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: Part of lap showing Olympic 800m champion's quality, in commentary (4,8)","output":"### Answer: HOME STRAIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of lap\n\nHomophone [*in commentary*] of ((Kelly) **HOLMES** (\"Olympic 800m champion\") + **TRAIT** (\"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: Short race involved team with one carrying a baton (9)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: team with one carrying a baton\n\n***(short race)** [anag:*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: Violent crime holding Oliver's axe (7)","output":"### Answer: ABOLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: axe\n\n**ABH** (actual bodily harm, so \"violent crime\") *holding* **OLI'S** (\"Oliver'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: Direction in which Russian icon laps circuit (7)","output":"### Answer: BEARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Direction\n\nBEAR (\"Russian icon\") *laps* (i.e. overtakes) RING (\"circuit\") becoming **BEA-R-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: Wrong virgin brought over for sacrifice (5,2)","output":"### Answer: OFFER UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sacrifice\n\n**OFF** (\"wrong\") + **<=PURE **(\"virgin\", *brought 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: Flyer is able to control flipping (7)","output":"### Answer: CANNIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\n\n**CAN** (\"is able to\") + **<=REIN** (\"to control\", *flipping*)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rugby after having head knocked off (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quits\n\n(s)**EVENS** (a form of \"rugby\", *after having head knocked 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: Network supplying power brand of vehicle (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEXUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Network\n\n**P** (power) + **LEXUS** (\"brand 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: Attempt to restrict one cunning form of government by a few (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIARCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of government by a few\n\n**TRY** (\"attempt\") *to restrict* **I** (one) + **ARCH** (\"cunning\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 soldiers at home repeatedly (4,2)","output":"### Answer: REIN IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrict\n\n**RE** (Royal Engineers, so \"soldiers\") + **IN** + **IN** (\"at home\", *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: Aim of those dyeing hair? Let's not be nasty! (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: TO BE FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let's not be nasty!\n\nThe \"aim of those dying hair\" may be to lighten their hair colour, so they want **TO BE FAIR**-headed."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mirror offering great views maybe \u2014 but no cat reflected in it! (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a mirror\n\n**SPEC**(tac)**ULAR** (\"offering great views maybe\") *but no* <=CAT [*reflected*] *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: Emerging from Thessalonica, the national goddess (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: goddess\n\nHidden in [*emerging from*] \"Thessalonic**A THE NA**tional\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 something squishy? Chop off front bit (4)","output":"### Answer: LIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n\n(s)**LIME** (\"something squishy\") with its *front bit chopped"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 often raised game after inconclusive result (10)","output":"### Answer: DRAWBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's often raised\n\n**BRIDGE** (card \"game\") *after* **DRAW** (\"inconclusive 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: Ultimately you cannot act badly as someone dealing with money (10)","output":"### Answer: ACCOUNTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone dealing with money\n\n***(u cannot act)** [anag:*badly*] where U is [ultimately] (yo)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: Post \u2014 preserve with touch of bitumen (4)","output":"### Answer: JAMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Post\n\n**JAM** (\"preserve\") *with* [*touch of*] **B**(itumen)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 deficiency, you set about servant (6)","output":"### Answer: LACKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: servant\n\n*After* **LACK** (\"deficiency\"), **<=YE** (\"you\", *set 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: In a little time gather very English group to support cause (8)","output":"### Answer: MOVEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: group to support \n\n*Gather* **V** (very) + **E** (English) *in* **MOMENT** (\"a 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: Omen gets mistaken for precious object (8)","output":"### Answer: GEMSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: precious object\n\n***(omen gets)** [anag:*mistaken*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 caging the Spanish moggy? (6)","output":"### Answer: FELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: moggy?\n\n**FINE** (\"punishment\") *caging* **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: Spies little fellow and expresses sorrow (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spies\n\n**DES** (short for Desmond, so \"little fellow\") *and* **CRIES** (\"expresses sorrow\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garish old carriage with wooden interior (6)","output":"### Answer: FLASHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garish\n\n**FLY** (\"old carriage\") *with* **ASH** (\"wooden\") *interior"}
{"instruction":"You 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 nothing left to provide cover (7)","output":"### Answer: PARASOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover\n\n**PARA'S** (\"soldier's\") + **O** (nothing) + **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: I'm pierced, suffering in outer layer of skin (9)","output":"### Answer: EPIDERMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: in outer layer of skin\n\n***(im pierced**) [anag:*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: One-off HE establishment \u2014 what you get in Paris (6)","output":"### Answer: UNIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One-off\n\n**UNI **(university, so Higher Education \"(HE) establishment\") + **QUE** (\"what\" in French, so as \"you get 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: Beginning to be a fine England cricketer (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\n\nDouble definition, the second referring to Joe **ROOT**, the England and Yorkshire 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: After drink a Conservative becomes unpredictable (8)","output":"### Answer: ALEATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: unpredictable\n\n*After* **ALE** (\"drink\"), **A TORY** (\"a 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: East End gangster brothers reportedly in frenzy (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: frenzy\n\nHomophone [*reportedly*] of **KRAYS** (\"East End gangster brothers\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Jove, fellow's travelling north some distance! (7)","output":"### Answer: YARDAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: some distance\n\n**<=(EGAD** (\"by Jove\") + **RAY** (\"fellow\"), *travelling north*, i.e. upwards**)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orange transport for conveying book collection (7)","output":"### Answer: CARROTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orange\n\n**CARRY** (\"transport\") *conveying* **OT** (Old Testament, so \"book 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: Actress cutting final performance short (7)","output":"### Answer: SWANSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actress\n\n**SWANSON**(g) (\"final performance\", *cut short*)\n \n*Gloria Swanson (1999-1983) was a American actress, whose most famous role was that of Norma Desmond in *Sunset Boulevard* (1950)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 are a bit too 'sugary'? (9)","output":"### Answer: DIABETICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: People who are a bit too 'sugary'?\n\nCryptic 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: Search with soldiers to get hold of a Roman official (8)","output":"### Answer: QUAESTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman official \n\n**QUEST** (\"search\") *with* **OR** (other ranks, so \"soldiers\") *to get hold of* **A**\n \n*In Ancient Rome, a quaestor was a magistrate"}
{"instruction":"You 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 everything with nasty edge (7)","output":"### Answer: ALLEGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Said\n\n**ALL** (\"everything\") *with* ***(edge)** [anag:*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: One that's charged with infliction of violence (7)","output":"### Answer: BATTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that's charged\n\nDouble 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: Noisy festivities including a show (6)","output":"### Answer: REVEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\n\n**REVEL** (\"noisy festivities\") *including* **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: Political groups providing money, mostly to accommodate politician (5)","output":"### Answer: CAMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Political groups\n\n**CAS**(h) (\"money\", *mostly*) *to accommodate* **MP** (Member of Parliament, so \"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: Enthusiastic knight moving forward? This is bent before monarch (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This is bent before monarch\n\nKEEN (\"enthusiastic\") with N (knight, in chess notation) *moving forward* becomes **K(N)EE"}
{"instruction":"You 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 play music in USA: Simply Red's best CD released (6,7,6)","output":"### Answer: PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: It could play music\n\n***(usa simply reds best cd)** [anag:*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: Handle books: take off sticker (9)","output":"### Answer: SELLOTAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sticker\n\n**SELL** (\"handle\") + **OT** (Old Testament, so \"books\") + **APE** (imitate, so \"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: Way boss ultimately added to company expenses (5)","output":"### Answer: COSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: expenses\n\n**St.** (street, so \"way\") + (bos)**S** [*ultimately*] *added to* **Co.** (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: Play a shot in the lead (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\n\n**A** with **DRAM** (\"shot\" of alcohol) *in the 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: Step in time, free rein when dancing to provide entertainment (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERFERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Step in\n\n***(t free rein)** [anag:*when dancing*] where T = 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: Caught child's toes dropping piano: they may get put out by foot (7)","output":"### Answer: CIGGIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: they may get put out by foot\n\n**C** (caught, in cricket) + (p)**IGGIES** (\"child's toes\", as in \"this little piggy goes to market\") *dropping* **P** (piano, in music 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: Substitute with rest punching match official (6)","output":"### Answer: RELIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitute\n\n**LIE** (\"rest\") *punching* **REF** (\"match 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: Load of women with a curvy figure (6)","output":"### Answer: WEIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Load\n\n**W** (women) *with* **EIGHT** (\"a curvy 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: Have sex with risk? Her husband is late (7)","output":"### Answer: DOWAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Her husband is late\n\n**DO** (\"have sex with\", crudely) + **WAGER** (\"risk\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bore to compose film score (9)","output":"### Answer: PENETRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bore\n\n**PEN** (\"to compose\") + **E.T.** (\"film\") + **RATE** (\"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: Mostly stick on port wine (5)","output":"### Answer: RIOJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n\n[*mostly*] **JA**(m) (\"stick\") *on* **RIO** (de Janeiro) (\"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: Figure of speech from Hamlet's closing line (5)","output":"### Answer: TROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure of speech\n\n(Hamle)**T** [*'s closing*] + **ROPE** (\"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: Shoot gangster? Weapon that might be raised with smoke (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FIRE ALARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: that might be raised with smoke\n\n**FIRE** (\"shoot\") + **AL** (Capone) (\"gangster\") + **ARM** (\"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: Mock exam's last part: writer's quote is the wrong way round (7)","output":"### Answer: MIMETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mock\n\n(exa)**M** [*'s last part*] + **I'M** (\"writer's\") + **<=CITE** (\"quote\", *the wrong 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: Hidden camp housing soldiers (6)","output":"### Answer: SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hidden\n\n**SECT** (\"camp\") *housing* **RE** (Royal Engineers, so \"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: Conservative supporting column by party researcher (7)","output":"### Answer: POSTDOC \n ### Explanation: Definition: researcher\n\n**C** (Conservative) *supporting* **POST** (\"column\") *by* **DO** (\"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: Bark on this Labrador upset it (5)","output":"### Answer: BALSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bark on this\n\n**<=LAB** (Labrador, *upset*) + **SA** (sex appeal, so \"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: Cutting off oil giant's supply (9)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutting off\n\n***(oil giants)** [anag:*supply*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on drink clutching sober partner (7)","output":"### Answer: ABETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: partner\n\n**A** (adult) *on* **BEER** (\"drink\") *clutching* **TT** (teetotal, so \"sober\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 drawer containing ice cube? One might (5)","output":"### Answer: DICER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cube? One might\n\n[*empty*] **D**(rawe)**R** *containing* **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: Get grease in bits: it may be found by a child in spring (6,3)","output":"### Answer: EASTER EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: it may be found by a child in spring\n\n***(get grease)** [anag:*in bits*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the first dental problem (6)","output":"### Answer: CARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: dental problem\n\n**CARES** (\"worries\") *about* **I** (one, \"the 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: Newly-wed carrying on with nurse in place behind the scenes? (9)","output":"### Answer: GREENROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: place behind the scenes?\n\n**GROOM** (\"newly-wed\") *carrying* **RE** (\"on\") *with* **EN** (Enrolled \"Nurse\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 type of cow: one with disease (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOWER CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small type\n\n**LOWER **(one that lows, so \"cow\") *with* (medical) **CASE** (\"one with 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: Heading for court, if Trump is lying about deal (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAFFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: deal\n\n**<=(**[*heading for*] **C**(ourt) + **IF** + **FART** (\"trump\"), *is lying 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: Boring date \u2014 back on eHarmony, ultimately (6)","output":"### Answer: DREARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boring\n\n**D** (date) + **REAR** (\"back\") *on* (eharmon)**Y** [*ultimately*]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 once more a duke in post (7)","output":"### Answer: READMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accept once more\n\n**A **+ **D** (duke) *in* **REMIT** (\"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: Stand during reckoning: what might come out of one's mouth? (6)","output":"### Answer: SPUTUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: what might come out of one's mouth?\n\n**PUT** (\"stand\") *during* **SUM** (\"reckoning\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lifting toe on foot, hard for the old (5)","output":"### Answer: THEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lifting\n\n**T**(o>**H**)**E** (H (hard) *for* (i.e. replacing) O (old)) *on* **ft.** (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: Love song around noon playing on the radio (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: playing on the radio\n\n**O** (zero, so \"love\" in tennis) + **AIR** (\"song\") *around* **N** (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: Common weed of various colours, deep round inside (8)","output":"### Answer: PISS-A-BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Common weed\n**PIED** (\"of various colours\") with **<=BASS** (\"deep\", *round*) *inside* \n*Piss-a-bed is another term for the dandelion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tree, one inhabiting downs? Certainly not (4)","output":"### Answer: UPAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabulous tree\n**A** (\"one\") *inhabiting* **UPS** (\"downs, certainly not\") \n*In Javanese mythology, the upas-tree was a fabled tree that poisoned everything in its vicinity."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lawman in core organized to protect urchin? (10)","output":"### Answer: CARABINERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish lawman\n***(in core)** [anag:*organized*] *to protect* **ARAB** (offensive word for an \"urchin\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 painter setting aside barrel inside for farrier's scraps (5)","output":"### Answer: STUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: farrier's scraps\n(George) **STUB**(b)**S** (\"horse painter\") *setting aside* B (barrel) from *inside* \n*Stub or stub-nail is the name given to a worn horseshoe nail, used as scrap."}
{"instruction":"You 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 puffer, line entering a bend? (5)","output":"### Answer: ABLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a puffer\n**L** (line) *entering* **A BOW** (\"a curve\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 help cutting monstrosity as abandoned, cable system (7)","output":"### Answer: TELPHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cable system\n***(help)** [anag:*form of*] *cutting* **TER**(as) (\"monstrosity\" with AS *abandoned*) \n*A telpher is a form of electric transport, using overhead cables."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in litter for portion of dead tissue (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCHAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: portion of dead tissue\n***(search)** [anag:*in litter*] \n*I wasn't sure of \"in litter\" as an anagrind at first, but then thought of something in litter being something \"thrown 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: Townie to join, taking in renovated bar (8)","output":"### Answer: URBANITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Townie\n**UNITE** (\"to join\"),* taking in* ***(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: Throwing away half, keep odd bits of cake, making one feel sick (4)","output":"### Answer: KECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: feel sick\n[*throwing away half*] **KE**(ep) + [*odd bits of*] **C**(a)**K**(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: Winner's achievement among principal models (4)","output":"### Answer: PALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winner's achievement\nHidden in [*among*] \"princi**PAL M**odels\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 always rejected orchid (8)","output":"### Answer: CATTLEYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: orchid\n**CATTLE** (\"herd\") + **<=AY** (\"ever\", *rejected*) \n*Cattleya is a genus of Central and South American orchids."}
{"instruction":"You 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 welcoming university star outshining the rest (6)","output":"### Answer: SIRIUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: star outshining the rest\n**SIR** (\"teacher\") + **IS** *welcoming* **U** (university) \n*Sirius is the brightest star in the night 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: Deep sound ordinary in piccolo? The opposite (5)","output":"### Answer: GROAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deep sound\n**O** (ordinary) *in* **GRAN** (\"large\" in Italian, \"the opposite\" of \"piccolo\", which means \"little\" 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: Classical poet, one that disappeared mysteriously (5)","output":"### Answer: LUCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical poet\nDouble definition, the first referring to Marcus Annaeus Lucanus (39-65AD) and the second to John Bingham, the 7th Lord of Lucan, who disappeared in 1974 after being accused of the murder of the murder of his children's nanny."}
{"instruction":"You 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 since disheartened young with Old English (4)","output":"### Answer: YGOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet's since\n[*disheartened*] **Y**(out)**G** *with* **OE** (Old English) \n*Ygoe is an archaic poetic form of 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: Difficulty is time getting into clothes (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficulty\n**IS** + **T** (time) *getting into* **DRESS** (\"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: Collage showing chemist finally serving prince in place of king (7)","output":"### Answer: PASTE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collage\n(Louis) **PASTEU**(r>**P**) (\"chemist\") *finally serving* P (prince) *in place of* R (Rex, so \"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: Travel as young often do? I love going round the old world (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERRAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: T\n**I** + **NIL** (\"love\", as in \"zero\") *going round* **TERRA** (\"the old\" Latin word for \"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: Make engraving rarely an advantage put up round college (5)","output":"### Answer: SCULP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make engraving rarely\n**<=PLUS** (\"an advantage\", *put up*) *round* **C** (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: Measure once adopted in Russia boyars hindered in part (6)","output":"### Answer: ARSHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measure once adopted in Russia\nHidden in [*in part*] \"boy**ARS HIN**dered\" \n*An arsine was an old measure of length, about 71cm in Russia, but 76cm 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: Cattle affliction: very young one is brought up with no change? (10)","output":"### Answer: BABESIASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cattle affliction\n**BABE** (\"very young one\") + **<=IS** [*brought up*] + **AS IS** (\"with no 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: Mugs spoke up about what's central to knowledge (5)","output":"### Answer: DIALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mugs\n**<=SAID** (\"spoke\", *up*) *about* [*what's central to*] (know)**L**(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: Let loose, stop living having to accept rotten luck (8)","output":"### Answer: UNBUCKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let loose\n**UNBE** (\"stop living\") *having to accept ****(luck)** [anag:*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: Hide from downpour (4)","output":"### Answer: PELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\nDouble 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: Trooper in India well before hostilities (5)","output":"### Answer: SOWAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trooper in India\n**SO** (\"well\") *before* **WAR** (\"hostilities\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 once presented in Fleet Street displaying charming quality (10)","output":"### Answer: PRETTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: charming quality\n**ETTIN** (old word for a giant, so \"ogre once\") *presented in* **PRESS** (\"Fleet 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: Night-time attack happened, catching one stiff (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMISADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Night-time attack\n**CAME** (\"happened\") *catching* **I** (one) + **SAD** (\"stiff\", to describe heavy dough in baking)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 always comes last after spirit has left (7)","output":"### Answer: KALENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The first always\n**ENDS** (\"comes last\") *after* **KA** (\"spirit\") *has* **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: Mount rode up, showing overlapping piece of armour (6)","output":"### Answer: TASLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: overlapping piece of armour\n**<=(TEL** (\"mount\") + **SAT** (\"rode\"), *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: Cooked pastry base shouldn't be like this, very like an omelette (first off)! (5)","output":"### Answer: SOGGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cooked pastry base shouldn't be like this\n**SO **('very\") + (e)**GGY** (\"like an omelette\", *first* (letter) *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: Like votes when cast under being distributed (5)","output":"### Answer: URNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like votes when cast\n***(under)** [anag:*being distributed*] \n*One of the meanings of \"urn\" is \"ballot 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: Revolution contained by papacy, clearly (5)","output":"### Answer: CYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolution\nHidden in [*contained by*] \"papa**CY CLE**arly\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 by Serbs, look, dancing (4)","output":"### Answer: KOLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performance by Serbs\n***(look)** [anag:*dancing*] \n*Kolo is a Serbian folk dance or its associated 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: Shortly to compete with notable college from Scandinavia (7)","output":"### Answer: VIKINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: from Scandinavia\nA charade of VI[e] ('compete') cut ('shortly') plus KINGS ('notable college', the Cambridge college noted for its choir, and the annual Christmas Service of ~~Seven~~ NINE Lessons and Carols)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 France I see regularly in Verviers (6)","output":"### Answer: JEEVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\nA charade of JE ('in France I') plus alternate letters ('see regularly') in 'V**E**r**V**i**E**r**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: Nourishment can be obtained from a ginger biscuit \u2014 tip off football team (8)","output":"### Answer: NUTRIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nourishment\nA charade of NUT ('a ginger biscuit') plus [o]RIENT ('football team', probably Leyton Orient) without its first letter ('tip 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 case most of all descriptive of snakes and eels (6)","output":"### Answer: APODAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: descriptive of snakes and eels\nA charade of 'a' plus POD ('case') plus AL 'most of\u00a0**AL**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: Man is the key to everything (12)","output":"### Answer: PASSEPARTOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\nA charade of PASSE ('key') plus PAR ('to') TOUT ('everything'; we have slipped into French, not inappropriately). Jean Passepartout is Phileas Fogg's servant in\u00a0*Around the World in Eighty 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: Bishops can get this cycling endlessly about in back lane (10)","output":"### Answer: ENCYCLICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bishops can get this \nAn envelope ('about') of CYCLIC ('cycling') in ENAL, a reversal ('back') of 'lane'. An encyclical is a letter sent by the Pope to his bishops."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 back in intensive care (3)","output":"### Answer: ACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One\nHidden reversed ('is back in') in 'intensic**E** **CA**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: Type of potplant easily kept inside (3)","output":"### Answer: TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of pot\nA hidden answer ('inside') in 'plan**T EA**sily')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 displeasure when drugs let in another way (10)","output":"### Answer: DISGRUNTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cause displeasure\nAn anagram ('another way') of 'drugs let 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: Earthy smell from refuse tips is re-emergent (12)","output":"### Answer: RECRUDESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: re-emergent\nA charade of RE ('**R**efus**E** tips') plus CRUDE ('earthy') plus SCENT ('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: Fly first by way of the original Terminal One (6)","output":"### Answer: AVIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fly\nA charade of A ('first') plus VIA ('by way of') plus T ('**T**he original') plus E ('terminal 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: One has got to mention mess up right away (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN NO TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: right away\nA charade of I ('one') plus NNOTIME, an anagram (mess up') of '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: Man fails to open a giro transfer (6)","output":"### Answer: FIGARO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\nA charade of F ('**F**ails to open') plus IGARO, an anagram ('transfer') of 'a giro'. Figaro is the central character in Beaumarchais' trilogy, and, although working for a time as a barber, was most of the time servant to Count Almaviva."}
{"instruction":"You 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 link for mobile in hotel (7)","output":"### Answer: HOTLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Special link\nAn anagram ('mobile') of '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: Release issued from the Royal Opera House? (4)","output":"### Answer: VENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\nThe Royal Opera House, also known as Co**VENT** 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: Man knows all the opening leads (4)","output":"### Answer: KATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\nFirst letters ('leads') of '**K**nows\u00a0**A**ll\u00a0**T**he\u00a0**O**pening'. I take it that the Kato here is Inspector Clouseau's sidekick (with the accent on 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: Renewed life insurances rule out fliers \u2014 what a pain in the neck (8)","output":"### Answer: NUISANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what a pain in the neck\nAn anagram ('renewed') of 'life insurances' after removing '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: Declines to hear same time occurrences (5)","output":"### Answer: SINKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declines\nA homophone ('to hear') of SYNCS ('same time occurrences')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Next centre forward is a skilled performer (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a skilled performer\nA charade of EX ('n**EX**t centre') plus PERT ('forward')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Controversial film cut you deviants out (5,5)","output":"### Answer: VIDEO NASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Controversial film\nAn anagram ('out') of YO[u] ('cut') plus 'deviants'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 inside to get separate uniform (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT LEVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stagger inside\nA charade of SPLIT ('separate') plus LEVEL ('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: His last car crash is jumped up (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: jumped up\nA charade of S ('hi**S** last') plus PRANG ('car 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: Partner has recovered with a short drink (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BETTER HALF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partner\nA charade of BETTER (recovered') plus HALF ('a short 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: Withdrawal can be a topical relief (10)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Withdrawal\nDouble 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: I'm having to live in the same place (6)","output":"### Answer: IBIDEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the same place\nAn envelope ('having') if BIDE ('live') in '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: Exhausted flower seller (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BURNT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhausted\nA charade of BURN ('flower') plus TOUT ('seller')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 confused brunette unendingly (6)","output":"### Answer: BUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\nAn anagram ('confused) of 'brunet[te]' without its last two letters ('unendingly'). Billy Bunter was not a servant, but Mervyn Bunter was butler to Lord Peter Wimsey."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shell \u2014 getting one for nothing is a certainty (5)","output":"### Answer: CINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a certainty\nCONCH ('decorative shell') with the O replaced by I ('getting one 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: Chinese fruit totally fails to get off the ground (4)","output":"### Answer: KIWI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese fruit\nDouble definition: the fruit is also known as the Chinese gooseberry, and the New Zealand bird is flightless."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by the sound of it (4)","output":"### Answer: FETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrate\nA homophone ('by the sound of it') of FATE ('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: A fact isn't treated as very odd (9)","output":"### Answer: FANTASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: very odd\nAn anagram ('treated') of 'a fact isnt'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's quiet atmosphere (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Match\nA charade of P ('quiet') plus AIR ('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: It's out of town and out of the country (8)","output":"### Answer: SUBURBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's out of town and out of the country\nCryptic 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: Cr\u00eape one cooked \u2014 instructions provided (6)","output":"### Answer: RECIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: instructions provided\nAn anagram ('cooked') of 'cr\u00eape' plus I ('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: Drink sounds dear to the French (6)","output":"### Answer: SHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA homophone ('sounds') of CH\u00c9RI ('dear to the 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: M Poirot has a point \u2014 a strong one (8)","output":"### Answer: HERCULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: a strong one\nA charade of HERCULE ('M Poirot', Agatha Christie's character) plus S ('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: Be about to manage one part of Borneo (6)","output":"### Answer: BRUNEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Borneo\nAn envelope ('about') of RUN ('manage') in 'be' plus I ('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: Got your own back? (8)","output":"### Answer: REDEEMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got your own back\nCryptic definition (from a pawnbroker, 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: He breaks more than one union law (8)","output":"### Answer: BIGAMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He breaks more than one union law\nCryptic 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: Property gets one thousand short of estimate (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Property\nA subtraction: 'est[im]ate' less I ('one') and\u00a0M ('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: Joys of French windows (8)","output":"### Answer: DELIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joys\nA charade of DE ('of French') plus LIGHTS ('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: Father tries moving piano first (6)","output":"### Answer: PRIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father\nA charade of P ('piano') plus RIEST, an anagram (moving') of '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: Take a chance injecting dope in dog (6)","output":"### Answer: BASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\nAn envelope ('injecting') of ASS ('dope') in BET ('take 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: Sort of question found in inverted commas (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN QUOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: in inverted commas \nAn anagram ('sort') of '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: Burden of love to star making a comeback (4)","output":"### Answer: ONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burden\nA charade of O ('love') plus NUS, a reversal ('making a comeback') of SUN ('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: Wearing an outfit, like a dramatic opera singer? (9)","output":"### Answer: WAGNERIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: like a dramatic opera singer?\nAn anagram ('outfit') of 'wearing 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: Having lots of money from a poker hand? (5)","output":"### Answer: FLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having lots of money\nDoubled 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: Turn one out, though it's free of charge (7)","output":"### Answer: NEUTRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's free of charge\nAn anagram ('out') of 'turn 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: Where all men are brothers? (5)","output":"### Answer: ABBEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where all men are brothers\nCryptic 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 may be a master of form (7)","output":"### Answer: TEACHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He may be a master of form\nDefinition."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 will be made for this case (9)","output":"### Answer: CARTRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A charge will be made for this case\nCryptic 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: Fancy\u00a0a movie? (7)","output":"### Answer: PICTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\nDouble drfinition."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0tool (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete\nDouble 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: Kick up a fuss, as Adam and Eve did (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RAISE CAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kick up a fuss\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dish rises with cooking (5,4)","output":"### Answer: IRISH STEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat dish\nAn anagram ('with cooking') of 'rises 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: They're assumed to raise sail in rough sea (7)","output":"### Answer: ALIASES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're assumed\nAn envelope ('in') of LIAS, a reversal ('to raise', in a down light) of 'sail' in AES, an anagram ('rough') of '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: Unable to sleep, due to ship's movement? (7)","output":"### Answer: TOSSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unable to sleep\nDouble 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: Oil change needed after journey in capital (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIPOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\nA charade of TRIP ('journey') plus OLI, an anagram ('change') of 'oil', for the capital city of Libya."}
{"instruction":"You 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 like the height of irritation (5)","output":"### Answer: PIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: irritation\nA homophone ('it sounds like') of PEAK ('the 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: Woolly lot of wild geese (5)","output":"### Answer: SKEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: lot of wild geese\nNot quite a double definition \u2013 more a sesquidef, since 'woolly' is an attribute of a skein or hank of 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: Boasting about a corgi dog that's cut out barking (11)","output":"### Answer: BRAGGADOCIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boasting\nAn anagram ('barking') of 'abo[ut] a [c]orgi dog' with 'cut' removed ('out').* Actually it is [out] 'cut, not [cut] 'out': see rhotician @1, to whom 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: Took action against trader after outing each cheat (7)","output":"### Answer: DIDDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheat\nA charade of DID ('took action') plus D[ea]LER ('trader') minus EA ('after outing each'). 'against' just confirms the order of the 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: Tension in an arm? Slightly (1,6)","output":"### Answer: A TRIFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slightly\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('tension') in A RIFLE ('an 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: Game show guest detailed elephant's place in history (9)","output":"### Answer: PANELLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game show guest\nAn envelope ('place in') of NELLI[e] ('elephant') minus its (her) last letter ('detailed') in PAST ('history'). was a children's song of a date which fixes it in my memory. The Wikipedia link includes the snippet that the song is often used to give the right rhythm for CPR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stood up to knock drink back (5)","output":"### Answer: FACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stood up to\nA reversal ('back') of DECAF ('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: Appeal for help when catching baby's first cries (4)","output":"### Answer: SOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cries\nAn envelope ('when catching') of B ('**B**aby's first') in SOS ('appeal for 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: Film Coward directed (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHICKEN RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nA charade of CHICKEN ('coward') plus RUN ('directed'). No Truth in Capitals here; the animated film was directed by Peter Lord and Nick 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: Changed here, into smart hat and small jumper (10)","output":"### Answer: TREEHOPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: small jumper\nAn envelope ('into') of REEH, an anagram ('changed') of 'here' in TOPPER ('smart 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 served by second pub on list? (4)","output":"### Answer: BARB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nA charade of BAR B ('second pub on 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: Regularly spanks this Hindu goddess (5)","output":"### Answer: SAKTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hindu goddess\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of '**S**p**A**n**K**s\u00a0**T**h**I**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: Extremely sluttish nude \u2014 one with tits wobbling (9)","output":"### Answer: UNTIDIEST \n ### Explanation: Extremely sluttish nude \u2014 one with tits wobbling (9)\nAn anagram ('wobbling') of 'nude plus I ('one') plus 'tits'. Puck\u00a0channeling\u00a0Cyclops?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A conflict in a foreign quarter in the dark (7)","output":"### Answer: UNAWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the dark\nAn envelope ('in') of A WAR ('a conflict') in UN ('a foreigh') plus E (east, 'quarter')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 blood in Israel, involving central character of Old Testament (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ILL WILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bad blood\nAn envelope (that's what the clue says, 'involving') of L ('central character of o**L**d') in IL ('Israel', IVR or internet suffix) plus WILL ('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: Claret drunk somewhere in Surrey, where the dormouse's sisters lived (7,4)","output":"### Answer: TREACLE WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: where the dormouse's sisters lived\nA charade of TREACL, an anagram ('drunk') of 'claret' plus EWELL ('somewhere in Surrey'). The reference is to\u00a0*Alice in Wonderland, *and the dormouse's tale of three girls, probably sisters to each other, not the dormouse."}
{"instruction":"You 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 eggs, perhaps some husband buys (3,3,9)","output":"### Answer: BED AND BREAKFAST \n ### Explanation: Lay eggs, perhaps some husband buys (3,3,9)\nNo real definition here: BED ('lay') and BREAKFAST ('eggs, possibly') is as close as you get; and hidden in ('some') 'hus**B AND B**uys'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ballylickey's resident radical (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLYL \n ### Explanation: Definition: radical\nA hiddel answer ('resident') in 'B**ALLYL**ickey'. An is a radical in organic chemitry."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decorate with husband, after dressing in rags (7)","output":"### Answer: GARNISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decorate\nAn anagram ('dressing') of 'in rags' plus H ('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: Radical starts to drink red wine cold (7)","output":"### Answer: DRASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Radical\nA charade of DR ('starts to\u00a0**D**rink\u00a0**R**ed' plus ASTI ('wine' \u2013 is there any other?) plus C ('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: Like Herm and Sark, keeping people ultimately untroubled (8)","output":"### Answer: CAREFREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: untroubled\nAn envelope ('keeping') of E (the first one, 'peopl**E** ultimately' in CAR-FREE ('like Herm and Sark', two of the smaller Channel Islands in the English Channel, where cars are 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: Possibly sergeants (not social workers) going after major promotion prospect? (7,8)","output":"### Answer: OFFICER MATERIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: promotion prospect\nA charade of OFFICER ('major') plus MATERIAL ('possibly serge[ants]' without ANTS {'social 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: Princess turns up with model \u2014 backup model, female, carrying some fat (7,6)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSE TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: carrying some fat\nA charade of ADI, a reversal ('turns up', in a down light) of IDA ('Princess', comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan) plus POSE ('model') plud TIS, a reversal ('backup') of SIT ('model') plu SUE ('female').The 'princess' is not DI, and neither 'model' is 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: Begin to feel extremely tired, working out what baby might want (7,6)","output":"### Answer: FEEDING BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what baby might want\nAn anagram ('working out') of 'begin to feel' plus TD ('extremely\u00a0**T**ire**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: Mushroom soup starter with fish, eating one before the other (8)","output":"### Answer: SHIITAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mushroom\nA charade of S ('**S**oup starter') plus an envelope ('eating') of I ('one') plus IT ('the other', both references to sex) in HAKE ('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: Composer of number in The Odd Couple (7)","output":"### Answer: POULENC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\nAn envelope ('in') of N ('number') in POULEC, an anagram ('odd') of 'couple'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hiding in Ladies' toilets (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTOILE \n ### Explanation: Star hiding in Ladies' toilets (7)\nAn answer 'hiding in' 'Ladi**ES TOIL****E**ts'. A heraldic star with wavy 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: Presidential candidate eats cold sweet (5)","output":"### Answer: DOLCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nAn envelope ('eats') of C ('cold') in DOLE ('presidential 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: Bridge player engrossed by word games causes quarrel (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CROSS SWORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarrel \nAn envelope ('engrossed by') of ~~W (west, 'bridge player')~~ S (south, 'bridge player') in CROSSWORDS ('word games'). *Thanks to John @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: Harps on about children like Annie? (7)","output":"### Answer: ORPHANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hildren like Annie\nAn anagram ('about') of 'harps 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: Treading the boards, using one leg after another (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON STAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treading the boards\nA charade of ON ('leg' in cricket) plus STAGE ('another' leg, in the Tour de France, 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: How graduates gained success at university, a little at a time? (2,7)","output":"### Answer: BY DEGREES \n ### Explanation: Definition: How graduates gained success at university\nDouble 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: Sea-ear daughter removed from window (5)","output":"### Answer: ORMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sea-ear\nA subtraction: [d]ORMER ('window') without the D ('daughter 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: Reduce the length of a card game (7)","output":"### Answer: ABRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduce the length of\nA charade of 'a' plus BRIDGE ('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: Rice dish recipe for starters \u2013 it's too complicated (7)","output":"### Answer: RISOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rice dish\nA charade of R ('recipe' \u2013 I interpret 'for starters' as just reinforcing the order of the elements) plus ISOTTO, an anagram ('complicated') of 'its 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 tin \u2013 perplex bishop, leaving (7)","output":"### Answer: SNAFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steal\nA charade of SN ('tin', chemical symbol) plus [b]AFFLE ('perplex') without the B ('bishop 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: Chief beginning to split up British Army corps (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chief\nA charade of S ('beginning to\u00a0**S**plit') plus 'up' plus REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 'British Army corps')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tropical American tree resin, reduced (5)","output":"### Answer: BALSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tropical American tree\nA subtraction: BALSA[m] ('resin', perhaps more accurately a solution of resins in essential oils) cut short ('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: Look smart in plant (9)","output":"### Answer: EYEBRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nA charade of EYE ('look') plus BRIGHT ('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: Young animal allowed outside at all? (7)","output":"### Answer: LEVERET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young animal\nAn envelope ('outside') of EVER ('at all') in LET ('allowed'), for a young hare."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prattle about milliner (7)","output":"### Answer: CHATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prattle\nA charade of C (*circa*, 'about') plus HATTER ('milliner')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarrelsome conversation if male drunk? I can't express how I feel (5,4,2)","output":"### Answer: WORDS FAIL ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: I can't express how I feel\nA charade of WORDS ('quarrelsome conversation') plus FAIL ME, an anagram ('drunk') of 'if 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: Filled with emotion, liaisons involving English ambassador's deputy (6,9)","output":"### Answer: CHARGE D\u2019AFFAIRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: ambassador's deputy\nA charade of CHARGED ('filled with emotion') plus an envelope ('involving') of E ('English') in AFFAIRS ('liaisons')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indecent, old boy on location (7)","output":"### Answer: OBSCENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indecent\nA charade of OB ('old boy') plus SCENE ('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: Poles entering track, leaving backer (7)","output":"### Answer: SPONSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: backer\nAn envelope ('entering') of NS ('poles') in SPOOR ('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: Up in Somerset, we ran new resort town (6-5-4)","output":"### Answer: WESTON-SUPER-MARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: resort town\nAn envelope ('in') of 'up' in WESTONSERMARE, an anagram ('new') of 'Somerset we ran'. Since Weston-super-mare is in Somerset, the clue has an extended 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: Let in again to study with German (7)","output":"### Answer: READMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let in again\nA charade of READ ('study') plus MIT ('with 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: Control the movement of bullock (5)","output":"### Answer: STEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Control the movement of\nDouble 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: Highest money for people in authority (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TOP BRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: people in authority\nA charade of TOP ('highest') plus BRASS ('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: Spinner \u2013 pride shattered after first of sixes (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spinner\nA charade of S ('first of\u00a0**S**ixes') plus PIDER, an anagram ('shattered') 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: Open University going on about orchestral piece (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: orchestral piece\nA charade of OVERT ('open') plus U ('University') plus RE ('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: Having a mistress, about fifty, is typical of the person mentioned (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: typical of the person mentioned\nAn envelope ('about') of L (Roman numeral, 'fifty' \u2013 your choice which one) in A LOVER ('a mistress')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 artist to portray the sister of Orestes (7)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the sister of Orestes\nA charade of ELECT ('pick') plus RA (the initials after a name which identify 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: Copy upset clients (7)","output":"### Answer: STENCIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copy\nAn anagram ('upset') of 'clients'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 carried by sleigh, typically (6)","output":"### Answer: EIGHTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\nA hidden answer ('carried by') in 'sl**EIGH TY**pically'"}
{"instruction":"You 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\nA charade of BE ('live') plus LOW ('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: Not a row of collaborators as fifth\u00a0regular feature (6)","output":"### Answer: COLUMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a row\nTriple definition: rows and columns of a crossword for example; a as collaborators with an enemy; and a column in 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: Trump after starting: \"Some chicken! Some neck!\" (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some neck!\nA charade of S C ('starting **S**ome **C**hicken') plus RUFF ('trump' as a verb, in bridge 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: Six here playing a part with Tudor women (11,4)","output":"### Answer: PORTMANTEAU WORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Six here\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'a part' plus 'Tudor women'. There are six answers here which migt be described as portmanteau words (11A OXBRIDGE, 12A BEEFCAKE, 15A NAPALM, 1D CHORTLE, 13D FRANGLAIS and 20D CHILLAX)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sturdy beachwear removing a kind of shirt instead (6)","output":"### Answer: STRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sturdy\nSARONG ('beachwear'. The skirt-like garment, widely worn but mainly known in English by its Malaysian and Indonesian name, has been adopted and adapted as a beach wrap) with 'a' removed and replaced by T ('kind of shirt 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: Where to learn about cattle crossing (8)","output":"### Answer: OXBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to learn\nA charade of OX ('cattle') plus BRIDGE ('crossing'). Another portmanteau word, for Oxford and 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: Hunk of meat followed by pudding? (8)","output":"### Answer: BEEFCAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hunk\nA charade of BEEF ('meat') plus CAKE ('putting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 out friendless portrayal (6)","output":"### Answer: ROTARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turning\nAn anagram ('out') of '[p]ortray[al]' without PAL ('friendless')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 burnt ally in this country (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: What burnt ally in this country\nAn envelope ('in') of PAL ('ally') in NAM (Vietnam, 'this country'), with an extended definition. I blogged a clue using the same idea in the of 20 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: Keen on ice cream sundae, initially in cold storage (8)","output":"### Answer: CRYONICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold storage\nA charade of CRY ('keen') plus 'on' plus ICS ('**I**ce **C**ream **S**undae, 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: Cunning ultimate in balls? (8)","output":"### Answer: GOOGLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: balls?\nAn unusual construction: n envelope ('in') of G ('cunnin**G** ultimate') in GOOLIES ('balls'), giving 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: Idiot from Ulster? (6)","output":"### Answer: NITWIT \n ### Explanation: Idiot from Ulster? (6)\nA sesquidef (one-and-s-half): NI TWIT, using the equation, common in crosswords if inexact, of Ulster 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: Fat beer tum wobbles in passionately produced opera (6,9)","output":"### Answer: MADAME BUTTERFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: opera\nAn envelope ('in') of AMEBUTTERF, an anagram ('wobbles') of 'fat beer tum' in MADLY ('passionately'). Puccini's opera is titled in Italian\u00a0*Madama Butterfly*. but this is the common English rendering."}
{"instruction":"You 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 jobs, less worry (6)","output":"### Answer: OBSESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: worry\nRemove first letters ('top') from '[j]obd [l]ess'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nearly ten to ten, Times setter first to get chilli con carne? (3-3)","output":"### Answer: TEX-MEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: chilli con carne?\nA charade of 'te[n]' ('nearly ten') plus X ('ten', Roman numeral) plus ME ('setter') plus X ('times'), with 'first' indicating the order of the last two elements. The question mark denotes a \"definition\" by 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: Carroll had on record this laugh's etymological origins (7)","output":"### Answer: CHORTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carroll had on record this laugh's etymological origins\nA word coined by Lewis Carrolll in\u00a0*Through the Looking-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: Subject of a bid to draw (5)","output":"### Answer: LOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: draw\nA charade of LOT ('subject of a bid') plus '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: Setter's queen escapes from Algeria \u2014 what a pain! (7)","output":"### Answer: MYALGIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: what a pain!\nA charade of MY ('setter's') plus 'Alg[er]ia' without ER ('queen escapes')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dictionary incompletely defines \"a place of debate\" (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place of debate\nA subtraction: CHAMBER[s] ('dictionary') 'incompletely'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winter nut is spelt out? No (9)","output":"### Answer: UNWRITTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: spelt out? No\nAn anagram ('spelt out') of 'winter 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: Chapter in Steppenwolf, or a German sustenance seeker (7)","output":"### Answer: FORAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: sustenance seeker\nA hidden answer ('chapter n'?) in 'Steppenwol**F OR A GER**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: Ten toes spread out with no purpose (6)","output":"### Answer: OTIOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with no purpose\nAn envelope ('out') of IO ('ten' as digits) in OTSE, an anagram ('spread') of 'toes'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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's fan, peut-\u00eatre (9)","output":"### Answer: FRANGLAIS \n ### Explanation: A girl's fan, peut-\u00eatre (9)\nAn anagram ('peut-\u00eatre' \u2013 perhaps) of 'a girls fan' with an extended definition by 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: Green making a fuss about vote cast being halved (7)","output":"### Answer: AVOCADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\nAn envelope ('about') of VO[te] CA[st] ('**VO**te **CA**st being halved') in ADO ('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: But French study admitted young women (7)","output":"### Answer: MAIDENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: young women\nAn envelope ('admitted) of DEN ('study') in MAIS ('but 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: Music a squeezebox provides for headgear (6)","output":"### Answer: CASQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: headgear\nA hidden answer ('provides for') in 'musi**C A SQUE**ezebox'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 voyage danger? Ditch dozens in the centre (7)","output":"### Answer: YANGTZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\nInterior letters ('in the centre') of 'vo**YA**ge da**NG**er di**T**ch do**ZE**ns'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 camera held poorly? Cut! Cut and calm down! (7)","output":"### Answer: CHILLAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: calm down\nA charade of CH ('at first\u00a0**C**amera **H**eld') plus ILL ('poorly') plus AX[e] ('cut') 'cut'. Like 1D, a portmantau word (a description also from 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: No end to the peculiar beat (5)","output":"### Answer: THRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat\nA charade of 'th[e]' ('no end to the') plus RUM ('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: The person who triumphs with this clue gets an award (8,5)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIA CROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: an award\nA charade of VICTOR ('the person who triumphs') plus ! ACROSS ('this clue'). Sorry, you don't get more than a pat on the 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: Sat behind revolving Post Office counter (7)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: counter\nA charade of OP, a reversal ('revolving') of PO ('post office') plus POSED ('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: What's in a magazine and in a novel is pungent stuff (7)","output":"### Answer: AMMONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pungent stuff\nA charade of AMMO ('whats in a magazine') plus NIA, an anagram ('novel') of '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: Polish or German people (5)","output":"### Answer: GRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish\nA charade of G 'German') plus RACE ('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: Excessive gushing from paramours wanting large contraceptive (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSPILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excessive gushing\nA charade of [l]OVERS ('paramours') without the L ('wanting large') plus PILL ('contraceptive')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 see the light after stripping (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA hidden answer ('after stripping') in 'se**E THE L**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: Fairly sharp metal bar is breaking chain (9)","output":"### Answer: CLEVERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fairly sharp\nAn envelope ('breaking') of LEVER ('metal bar') plus 'is' in CH ('chain')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for hanging and bloodshed, with medics maintaining order (9)","output":"### Answer: WARDROBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Places for hanging\nAn envelope ('maintaining') of OBE ('order') in WAR ('bloodshed') plus DRS ('medics')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dancers cutting hems from skirt before very gripping ball (5)","output":"### Answer: KIROV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dancers\nA n envelope ('gripping') of O ('ball') in '[s]kir[t]' without its outer letters ('cutting hems from') plus V ('very'). The Mariinsky Ballet is still better known by its previous name of the Kirov."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classification of plum with bushy tangles (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBPHYLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classification\nAn anagram ('tangles') of 'plum' plus 'bushy'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cradles rook in bower (2,3)","output":"### Answer: DU PRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bower\nAn envelope ('cradles') of R ('rook') in DUPE ('kid'), for Jacqueline ~~Dupre~~ *du Pr\u00e9*, cellist ('bower')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Paul composition: well set, with no odd parts, and very good way in! (7)","output":"### Answer: EPISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Paul composition\nAn envelope ('in') of PI ('very good') plus ST (street, 'way') in ELE, 'w**E**l**L** s**E**t' 'with no odd 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: Party time! Couple runs for more nuts (7)","output":"### Answer: DOTTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more nuts\nA charade of DO ('party') plus T ('times') plus TIE ('couple') plus R ('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: Play and skip around with skinny birds only (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: TIMON OF ATHENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\nA charade of TIMO, a reversal ('around') of OMIT ('skip') plus NO FAT HENS ('skinny birds 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: Rogue royal astride every charger? (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPEACHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: charger\nAn envelope ('astride') of EACH ('every') in IMP ('rogue') plus ~~PR (prince' 'royal')~~ *ER ('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: Sense country must bring its leader down (5)","output":"### Answer: TASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sense\nSTATE ('country') with the S ('its leader') moved (must bring \u2026 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: Notice where you'll find carnival dresses for tranny (5)","output":"### Answer: RADIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: tranny\nAn envelope ('dresses') of AD ('notice') in RIO ('where you'll find carnival'). Not a transvestite, but rather dated slang for a transistor 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: Descartes is shortly to plug a tool for raising understanding (9)","output":"### Answer: AWARENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: understanding\nAn envelope ('to plug') of RENE'S ('Descartes is shortly') in 'a' plus WAS, a reversal ('for raising'; 'for' suits the surface better than the wordplay) of SAW ('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: Fellow leaves dowdy women with woodcut (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RUMP STEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\nA charade of [f]RUMPS ('dowdy women') without the F ('fellow leaves') plus TEAK ('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: Area of Egypt's capital dominated by crime (5)","output":"### Answer: SINAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Area of Egypt\nA charade of SIN ('crime') plus A 1 ('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: Performing this could lead to stuttering woe (6,7)","output":"### Answer: TONGUE TWISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performing this could lead to stuttering woe\nAn anagram ('performing this could lead to') of 'stuttering woe', with an extended 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: Sports must keep everyone trim \u2014 it's a warning to the unwary (5,4,4)","output":"### Answer: WALLS HAVE EARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's a warning to the unwary\nAn envelope ('must keep') of ALL ('everyone') plus SHAVE ('trim') in WEARS ('sports' as in 'he sports a new blazer\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enters city slum quite deliberately (9)","output":"### Answer: LARGHETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite deliberately\nAn envelope ('enters') of R ('king') in LA ('city') plus GHETTO ('slum')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gentleman with vehicle for Parisians to go round (9)","output":"### Answer: CABALLERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign gentleman\nA charade of CAB ('vehicle') plus ALLER ('for Parisians to go') plus O ('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: Invasion from unit prior to struggle (9)","output":"### Answer: IRRUPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invasion\nAn anagram ('to struggle') of 'unit 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: In Russia the fare is one pound, heading north over the province (5)","output":"### Answer: BLINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: In Russia the fare\nA charade of BLI, a reversal ('heading north') of 1 LB ('one pound') plus NI (Northern Ireland, 'the 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: Torpedo aimed for 4 etc (5)","output":"### Answer: MEDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 4 etc\nAn anagram ('torpedo') of 'aimed'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tip from Douglas pine (5)","output":"### Answer: DITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Axe\nA charade of D ('tip from **D**ouglas') plus ITCH ('pine')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One splits Conservative ministers (6)","output":"### Answer: CANONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ministers\nAn envelope ('splits') of AN ('one') in CONS ('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: Disregard fantastic region \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disregard\nAn anagram ('fantastic') of ~~'ignore'~~ *\"region'*. *Psst: thanks rhotician."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 by disregarding leader over penultimate contest (4)","output":"### Answer: SEMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: penultimate contest\nA reversal ('over') of [t]IMES ('by') without its first letter ('disregarding leader'). SEMI for semi-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: Former political leader's red flag flying over road (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GERALD FORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former political leader\nGERALD F, an anagram ('flying') of 'red flag' plus O ('over') plus RD ('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: Dismiss welcoming news before European expansion (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNEXE \n ### Explanation: Definition: expansion\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of NN ('news' i.e. N for new repeated) plus E ('European') in AXE ('dismiss')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Confusedly articulates odds \u2014 bets not strong (9)","output":"### Answer: SPLUTTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confusedly articulates\nA charade of SP (starting price, 'odds') plus [f]LUTTERS ('bets') without the F ('not 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: No 10 was often on his back in leadership election (4)","output":"### Answer: PELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: No 10 was often on his back\nNo, not Downing Street. A hidden answer ('in') in 'leadershi**P ELE**ctions'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Scot selected, according to reports (4)","output":"### Answer: PICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Scot\nA homophone ('according to reports') of PICKED ('selected')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in, taking time for craft (9)","output":"### Answer: STEAMSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: craft\nAn envelope ('taking') of T ('tine') in SEAMS ('joins') plus HIP (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: Scottish Nationalist in street to press rejection of No (8)","output":"### Answer: STURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish Nationalist\nA charade of ST ('street') plus URGE ('press') plus ON, a reversal ('rejection') of 'no'. Nicola Sturgeon is the Deputy First Minister of Scotland, and Deputy Leader of the Scottish National 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: Enter tentatively; one left, entering separately for medical course? (10)","output":"### Answer: PENICILLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical course\nAn envelope ('entering') of I ('one') and L ('left') 'separately' in PENCIL IN ('enter tentatively')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 fool (4)","output":"### Answer: GOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fool\nA charade (if you can call it that) of GO AT ('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: \"Vote Scotland\" \u2014 detailed blog rewritten around English (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SECOND BALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vote\nAn envelope ('around') of E ('English') in SCONDBALLOT, an anagram ('rewritten') of 'Scotland' plus 'blo[g]' cut short ('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: Bank stopping competition to make big profits (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CLEAN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: make big profits\nAn envelope ('stopping') of LEAN ('bank') in CUP ('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: \"No to Independence\" group nearly clash (5)","output":"### Answer: NOISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clash\nA charade of 'no' plus I ('Independence') plus SE[t] ('group') cut short ('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: Average odds to keep North Sea gas supply (2,5,6)","output":"### Answer: NO GREAT SHAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Average\nAn anagram ('supply') of KE ('odds to **K**e**E**p') plus 'North Sea 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: Careless, entertained by happy host (6)","output":"### Answer: GALAXY \n ### Explanation: Definition: host\nAn envelope ('entertained by') of LAX ('careless') in GAY (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: Ones at back after rotten criminals (9)","output":"### Answer: OFFENDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminals\nA charade of OFF ('rotten') plus ENDERS ('ones at 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: Each garment covers large part of body (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of body\nAn envelope ('covers') of L ('large') in EA ('each') plus 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: In a maddening way, shrewd Brown standing inside (13)","output":"### Answer: FRUSTRATINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a maddening way\nAn envelope ('inside') of RUST ('brown') plus RATING ('standing') in FLY (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: Hostile unionist and nationalist drink together (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCORDIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hostile\nA charade of U ('unionist') plus N ('nationalist') plus CORDIAL ('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: One of two in lead \u2014 one's used to season? (7)","output":"### Answer: POTHERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's used to season?\nAn envelope ('in') of OTHER ('one of two') in PB (chemical symbol, '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: Need muscles for this reason? Top's removed (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Need\nA charade of ABS ('muscles') plus [h]ENCE ('for this reason') without its first letter ('top's 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: Country secure following anger (7)","output":"### Answer: IRELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of IRE ('anger') plus LAND ('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: State in introduction to match: \"team wearing green\" (6)","output":"### Answer: MEXICO \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nAn envelope ('wearing') of XI (eleven, 'team' in soccer, for example) in M ('introduction to\u00a0**M**atch') plus ECO ('green'). Green is also the home colour of the Mexican National soccer 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: Go Salmond in tatters! Alex gutted \u2014 no backing to enter race (5-8)","output":"### Answer: ANGLO-SAXONDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: race\nAn envelope ('to enter') of AX ('**A**le**X** gutted') plus ON ('no backing') in ANGLOSDOM, an anagram ('in tatters') of 'go Salmond'. Alex Slamond is the First Minister of Scotland and the leader of the Scottish National 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 number with inadequate backing slump (5)","output":"### Answer: DROOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: slump\nA charade of D (Roman numeral 500, 'a number') plus ROOP, a reversal ('backing') of POOR ('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: They were once responsible for the mail (9)","output":"### Answer: ARMOURERS \n ### Explanation: They were once responsible for the mail (9)\nCryptic 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: I leave ridiculous organ\u00adisation \u2014 it's farcical (9)","output":"### Answer: LUDICROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: farcical\nAn anagram ('organisation') of 'r[i]diculous' witout th I ('I 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: US sweetheart gets whistles (5)","output":"### Answer: TOOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: US sweetheart\nDouble 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: An enthusiast to get on and flourish (7)","output":"### Answer: FANFARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flourish\nA charade of FAN ('an enthusiast') plus FARE ('get 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: Jeered at performance after free admission (7)","output":"### Answer: DERIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jeered at\nAn envelope ('admission') of RID ('free') in DEED ('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: Stayed and spoke at length (5)","output":"### Answer: DWELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stayed\nDouble 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: Conventional\u00a0group of people (3)","output":"### Answer: SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conventional\nDouble 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: Abraham's birthplace has to proscribe municipal status (5)","output":"### Answer: URBAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: municipal status\nA charade of UR ('Abraham's birthplace') plus BAN ('proscribe')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 written about one performer (7)","output":"### Answer: PIERROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: performer\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one') in PERROT, an anagram ('written'?) of 'report'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 faith in humanity (7)","output":"### Answer: ATHEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lack of faith\nDouble 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: Note on qualified dockyard job (5)","output":"### Answer: REFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dockyard job\nA charade of RE ('note') plus 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: Teacher with the answers required for Common Entrance? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: MASTER KEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: required for Common Entrance\nA charade of MASTER ('teacher') plus KEY ('the answers'), with a cryptic 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: On a charge, being drunk in port (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\nAn anagram ('baing drunk') of 'on 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: Smallest possible quantity of cereal (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smallest possible quantity\nDouble 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: I'd look up to see a star (4)","output":"### Answer: IDOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a star\nA charade if 'I'd' plus OL, a reversal ('up') of LO ('look'). My first choice was DIVA."}
{"instruction":"You 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, slow-witted, has to concentrate (8)","output":"### Answer: CONDENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: concentrate\nA charade of CON ('swindler') plus DENSE ('slow-witted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 work from the picador (4)","output":"### Answer: EPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great work\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'th**E PIC**ador'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 remove the dead in battles (8)","output":"### Answer: WAGONERS \n ### Explanation: They remove the dead in battles (8)\nAn envelope ('in') of GONE ('the dead') in WAR ('battles'), with an extended 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: Morning spent being entertained (6)","output":"### Answer: AMUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertained \nA charade of AM ('morning') plus USED ('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: Transfix in rehearsal (3,7)","output":"### Answer: RUN THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transfix\nDouble 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: It may get broken \u2014 put it down! (6)","output":"### Answer: RECORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may get broken\nDouble 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: As one's written repeatedly, she was revered (4)","output":"### Answer: ISIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: she was revered\nI'S ('one's') 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: Disgruntled, having had an airline meal? (3,2)","output":"### Answer: FED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disgruntled\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 blend of tea on trial (10)","output":"### Answer: ALTERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\nAn anagram ('blend of') of 'tea on 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: Dug up some strong fabric (5)","output":"### Answer: DENIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: some strong fabric\nA reversal ('up') of MINED ('dug')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to side movement by a footballer, say (8)","output":"### Answer: TRANSFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Side to side movement by a footballer\nCryptic 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: Blunt criticism of decent chap joining club (8)","output":"### Answer: BRICKBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blunt criticism\nA charade of BRICK ('decent chap') plus BAT ('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: Aftermath of force (6)","output":"### Answer: EFFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aftermath\nDouble 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: A Queen's consort (6)","output":"### Answer: TOMCAT \n ### Explanation: A Queen's consort (6)\nCryptic 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: Empty sheep range (4)","output":"### Answer: ROAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nAn envelope of O ('empty', with nothing in it) in RAM ('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: The advantage a sword has over a blunt weapon? (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The advantage\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jerk, but he wouldn't like to be called it (4)","output":"### Answer: YANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jerk\nDouble 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: Steal eastern gown (4)","output":"### Answer: ROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gown\nA charade of ROB ('steal') plus E ('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: Concealed directly below shelter (5,5)","output":"### Answer: UNDER COVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concealed\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 so varied around large oil terminal (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SULLOM VOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: oil terminal\nAn envelope ('around') of L ('large') in SULOMVOE, an anagram ('varied') of 'volume 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: Moved up once reins loosened (5)","output":"### Answer: RISEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moved up\nAn anagram ('loosened') of 'reins'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economist worries unduly about Hebridean island where the rich live (12,3)","output":"### Answer: MILLIONAIRES ROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: where the rich live\nAn envelope ('about') of IONA ('Hebridean island') in MILL (James or his son John Stuart, 'economist') plus IRESROW, an anagram ('unduly') of 'worries'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0delicacy (6)","output":"### Answer: DAINTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Choice\nYou might stretch it as a double definition, but it is nearer to a straight 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: Piece of music Harpo's playing extremely dramatically (8)","output":"### Answer: RHAPSODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of music\nA charadde of RHAPSO, an anagram ('playing') of 'Harpo's' plus DY ('extremely\u00a0**D**ramaticall**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: Attempt to secure a sleeveless garment results in farce (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAVESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: farce\nAn envelope ('to secure') of VEST ('sleeveless garment') 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: Unaccustomed, being new (6)","output":"### Answer: UNUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unaccustomed\nDouble 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: Be like Dr Jekyll, or traitorous spy? (4,1,6,4)","output":"### Answer: LEAD A DOUBLE LIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be like Dr Jekyll\nDouble 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: Initially it covered it \u2013 nice gateau (5)","output":"### Answer: ICING \n ### Explanation: Initially it covered it \u2013 nice gateau (5)\nFirst letters ('initially') of '**I**t **C**overed **I**t **N**ice **G**ateau', with an extended 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: Crustaceans in catch caught by coastal vessels heading away (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAND CRABS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crustaceans\nA charade of LAND ('catch') plus C ('caught', cricket) plus ?[a]RABS ('coastal vessels' could refer to a dhow, say, but I can find nothing to corroborate this) minus its first letter ('heading 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: Deceased bellman's double (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DEAD RINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: double\nDefinition an literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that woman palming Ace (4)","output":"### Answer: HEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nAn envelope ('palming') of A ('Ace') in HER ('that 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: Carried on giving summary before head of department (7)","output":"### Answer: RESUMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carried on\nA charade of R\u00c9SUM\u00c9 ('summary') plus D ('head of\u00a0**D**epartment')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 found in Welsh lake by dog (9)","output":"### Answer: BALALAIKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nAn charade of BALA ('Welsh lake') plus LAIKA ('dog', the first animal to go into earth orbit in Sputnik 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: Actor assuming name for good (5)","output":"### Answer: NIVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actor\n[g]IVEN ('assuming') with the G ('good') replaced by ('for') N ('name'), for the screen actor David Niven, the film actor whom I most readily associate with Sir Charles Lytton in *The Pink Panther*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sense agreement among rowing crew (8)","output":"### Answer: EYESIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sense\nAn envelope ('among') of YES ('agreement') in EIGHT ('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: Agreement in writing (14)","output":"### Answer: CORRESPONDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreement\nDouble 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: Eyeshade? Tourist doesn't need it (5)","output":"### Answer: VISOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eyeshade\nA subtraction: VIS[it]OR ('tourist') minus IT ('doesnt need 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: Where plane comes down carrying a fugitive (7)","output":"### Answer: RUNAWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fugitive\nAn envelope ('carrying') of 'a' in RUNWAY ('where plane comes 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: Drink them after party to irritate spoilsport (3,2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: DOG IN THE MANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: spoilsport\nA charade of DO ('party') plus GIN ('drink') plus 'them' plus ANGER ('irritate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stubborn stain to be specially treated (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSTINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stubborn\nAn anagram ('specially treated') od 'stain 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: Stumped by corset? There's a surprise! (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STROLL ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's a surprise\nA charade of ST ('stumped', cricket) plus ROLL-ON ('corset'). I would like to think that a stroll on is a theatrical term for an actor making an unbilled appearance \u2013 hence the surprise \u2013 but I can track down no justification for 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: Agreed, tome originally bound (7)","output":"### Answer: TALLIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreed\nA charade of T ('**T**ome originally') plus ALLIED ('bound')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 assistant, a help in the theatre (7)","output":"### Answer: DRESSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actor's assistant\nDouble 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: Girl over in Latin America (5)","output":"### Answer: ANITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA hidden answer ('in') reversed ('over') in 'L**ATIN 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: Head? Head of Balliol, formerly (5)","output":"### Answer: BONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head?\nA charade of B ('head of\u00a0**B**alliol') plus ONCE ('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: Sumptuous place on the Nile needs nothing altered before one starts to advertise new tenancy (9)","output":"### Answer: LUXURIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sumptuous\nA charade of LUXUR, which is LUXOR ('place on the Nile') with the O changed ('nothing altered'; only the answer indicates that the change is to a U) plus I ('one') plus A N T ('starts to **A**dvertise **N**ew **T**enancy')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 safety body once\u00a0favoured by the Queen? (5)","output":"### Answer: CORGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas safety body once\nDouble definition. The Council for Registered Gas Installers, it seems from Wikipedia, still exists, but has lost its official status, which would account for the 'once' 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: Ordain reuse of Latin service book (7)","output":"### Answer: ORDINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: service book\nA charade of ORDINA, an anagram ('reuse') of 'ordain' plus L ('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: Opportunity to get round writer with gin cocktail (7)","output":"### Answer: OPENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opportunity\nA charade of O ('round') plus PEN ('writer') plus ING, an anagram ('cocktail') of '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: Rubbish mostly run together (4)","output":"### Answer: FUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: run together\n[re]FUSE ('rubbish') '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: Private correspondence means nothing to the landlord (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LOVE LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Private correspondence\nA charade of LOVE ('means nothing') plus 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: One who used to be known for keeping insect close to extinction (3-4)","output":"### Answer: HAS-BEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who used to be known\nA charade of HAS BEE ('for keeping insect', with a grammatical stretch. Perhaps 'to keep insect' would be better) plus N ('close to extinctio**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: Test out issue for the head (7)","output":"### Answer: STETSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: for the head\nA charade of STET, an anagram ('out) of 'test' plus SON ('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: Revised format of speech therapy, missing the extra dimension (10)","output":"### Answer: HYPERSPACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: extra dimension\nAn anagram ('revised format of') of 'speech [the]rapy' without THE ('missing 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: Even in thralldom there is glory (4)","output":"### Answer: HALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: glory\n'Even' letters of 't**H**r**A**l**L**d**O**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: New to the audience, dances lead off with small changes (7)","output":"### Answer: NUANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: small changes\nA charade of NU, a homophone ('to the audience') of 'new' plus '[d]ances' without its first letter ('lead 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: Overheard a complete fabrication twice over in 8 down (7)","output":"### Answer: ATISHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: twice over in 8 down\nA homophone ('overheard') of A TISSUE ('a complete 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: It magnifies differences for couple starting off (5)","output":"### Answer: LOUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It magnifies\nAn anagram ('differences') of '[c]ouple' without its first letter ('starting 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: This flower is not ineleg\u00adant (9)","output":"### Answer: EGLANTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This flower\nAn anagram ('is not') of '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: Get angry and quickly get away from other middle name (3,3,3,6)","output":"### Answer: FLY OFF THE HANDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get angry\nA charade of FLY OFF ('quickly get away from') plus THE ('o**THE**r middle') plus HANDLE ('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: Mass departures from previous mix of uniform doses (8)","output":"### Answer: EXODUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mass departures\nA charade of EX ('previous') plus ODUSES, an anagram ('mix') of U ('uniform') plus 'doses'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jenny\u00a0used to be in the navy (4)","output":"### Answer: WREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jenny\nDouble definition: Jenny as a name for the bird, and a member of the former WRNS ('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: Go over\u00a0what we all do in 8 down (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FALL DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go over\nDouble 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: Lightweight dressing gown (6)","output":"### Answer: STROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\nA charade of ST ('stone, 'weight') plus ('dressing'; or 'dressing' may go with 'gown' to give ROBE, which may be preferable. Take your choice.) ROBE ('gown'). My last 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: Prison officer, I heard, is a supporter of hanging (8)","output":"### Answer: SCREWEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a supporter of hanging\nA charade of SCREW ('prison officer', to an inmate) plus EYE ('I heard'). It would be a picture, say, that is being hung."}
{"instruction":"You 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 draws a regular tidy income subbing Times leaders (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He draws\nFirst letters ('leaders') of '**A** **R**egular **T**idy **I**ncome **S**ubbing **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: Gruesome song with rare origins (4,1,4,6)","output":"### Answer: RING A RING O\u2019ROSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gruesome song with rare origins\nAn anagram ('gruesome') of 'song' plus 'rare origins'. The enumeration threw me for a while. What is now a children's song is said\u00a0to have its origins in references to the Great Plague, so we have a true &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: Fertilised hen cried out (8)","output":"### Answer: ENRICHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fertilised\nAn anagram ('out') of 'hen cried'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Society getting one capable of doing things (8)","output":"### Answer: SOCIABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly\nA charade of SOC ('society') plus I ('one') plus ABLE ('capable 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: Quiet sex appeal gets hospital series to become a great success (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SMASH HIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a great success\nAn envelope ('gets') of MASH ('hospital series') in SH ('quiet') plus 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: 8 down said to be about this in London, where capital is changing hands (6)","output":"### Answer: PLAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 8 down said to be about this\nPRAGUE ('capital') with R replaced by L ('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: Flowers about one's person in 8 down (6)","output":"### Answer: POSIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flowers about one's person in 8 down\nCryptic 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: Very small particles found in a television set (4)","output":"### Answer: IONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very small particles\nA hidden answer ('found in') in 'a televis**ION S**et'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Publishing employee left page out, modern technology getting nothing right (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ART EDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Publishing employee\nA charade of [p]ARTED ('left') without the P ('page out') plus IT ('modern technology') plus O ('nothing') plus R ('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: Religious book of knowledge, origin undiscovered (4)","output":"### Answer: RUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious book\nA subtraction: [t]RUTH ('knowledge') without its first letter ('origin undiscovered'), for the Old Testment 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: Gosh! Cosy place is visible from coastal road (8)","output":"### Answer: CORNICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: oastal road\ncharade of COR ('gosh!') plus NICHE ('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: Cry from queen nipped by mammal (6)","output":"### Answer: SQUEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cry\nAn envelope ('nipped by', curious inclusion indicator) of QU ('queen') in SEAL ('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: Like amphibian in river, when it's very misty outside (6)","output":"### Answer: FROGGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like amphibian\nAn envelop ('when it's \u2026 outside') of R ('river') in FOGGY ('very misty'),"}
{"instruction":"You 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 about English litres left in wine store (8)","output":"### Answer: CELLARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in wine store\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('English') plus L ('litres') plus L ('left') in CARED ('worrtied')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fashion treated with contempt (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SPAT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: treated with contempt\nA charade of SPA ('spring') plus TON ('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: Before a fight have pork pie in lounge (3,5)","output":"### Answer: LIE ABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: lounge\nA charade of LIE ('pork pie', rhyming slang) plus 'a' plus BOUT ('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: Snack with traditional jam providers brought into school (8)","output":"### Answer: SANDWICH \n ### Explanation: Snack with traditional jam providers brought into school (8)\nAn envelope ('brought into') of AND ('with') plus WI (Women's Institute, 'traditional jam providers'. One of the original aims of Women's Institutes was to promote food production during the First World War)* in SCH ('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: Passage that is lined with rolled gold (6)","output":"### Answer: THROAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passage\nAn envelope ('lined with') of RO, a reversal ('rolled') of OR ('gold') 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: Interrupting major or minor star, seize drug (8)","output":"### Answer: CANNABIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drug\nAn envelope ('interrupting') og NAB ('seize') in CANIS ('major or minor star'. Canis major and minor are actually constellations, but each contains one particularly bright alpha star, Sirius and Procyon 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: Education expert's method in local authority (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: local authority\nA charade od M ED. (Master of Education. 'education expert') plus WAY ('method'), for the local authority in an area around the mouth of the Medway River in the Thames Estuary."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from Australia in the marketplace (6)","output":"### Answer: MOZART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\nAn envelope (in') of OZ ('Australia') in MART ('the marketplace')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rigorous to the end, letting nothing get in the way (8)","output":"### Answer: THOROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rigorous\nAn envelope ('letting \u2026 get in the way') of O ('nothing') in THROUGH ('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: Impertinence that the head's on top of (4)","output":"### Answer: NECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impertinence\nDouble 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: The definition of this sounds rude! (9)","output":"### Answer: REGRETTED \n ### Explanation: The definition of this sounds rude! (9)\nThe play is on RUED as a homophone ('sounds') of 'rude', which then provides 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: Without love it's a strange upsetting liaison (5)","output":"### Answer: AMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: liaison\nAn envelope ('without') of O ('love') in 'a' plus MUR, a reversal ('upsetting' in a down light) of RUM ('strange')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Later, when darkness comes on, drunk hangs round (7)","output":"### Answer: TONIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Later, when darkness comes on\nAn envelope ('hangs round') of 'on' in 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: Lure of French, affectedly shy (5)","output":"### Answer: DECOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lure\nA charade of DE ('of French') plus COY ('affectedly 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: Hawkish type in row with half the Scottish team (7)","output":"### Answer: TIERCEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hawkish type\nA charade of TIER ('row') plus CEL[tic] ('half the Scottish team', soccer)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 somehow to hold tricky line, reluctant to cave in? (9)","output":"### Answer: RESILIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: reluctant to cave in\nAn envelope ('to hold') of LIEN, and anagram ('tricky') if 'line' in RESIT, an anagram ('somehow') of '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: Sound of extra\u00a0nonsense (7)","output":"### Answer: RHUBARB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound of extra\nDouble definition, but with a common idea: the word traditikonally repeated\u00a0by extras in theatrical crowd scenes to give the impression of general converasion without drowning out the principal characters \u2013 and hence speech with no particular meaning, or 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: Brutal ace found out, put in cell? (9)","output":"### Answer: TRABECULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cell\nAn anagram ('found out') of 'brutal ace'. A trabecula ('originally singular, with plural trabeculae, although sometimes treated as a neuter plural trabecula with singular trabeculum) is an element of tissue in the form of a rod with supportive and connective functions in various organs. I think the definition, whether 'cell' or 'in cell' 'put in cell', definitely requires 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: Chum with a cord securing foot of awkwardish bird (9)","output":"### Answer: PHALAROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nAn envelope ('securing') of H ('foot of awkwardis**H**') in PAL ('chum') plus ROPE ('cord')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One anxious when making digital contact (4,5)","output":"### Answer: NAIL BITER \n ### Explanation: One anxious when making digital contact (4,5)\nCryptic 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: Country retreat given visible sign (7)","output":"### Answer: DENMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of DEN ('retreat') plus MARK ('visible 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: New style identification has revolutionised biblical city (7)","output":"### Answer: HASHTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: New style identification\nA charade of 'has' plus HTAG, a reversal ('revolutioonised') of GATH ('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: Survive defeat, admitting inadequate notion (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RIDE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Survive\nAn envelope ('admitting') of IDE[a] ('notion') incomplete ('inadequate') in ROUT ('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: Report of wee animal or a much bigger one (5)","output":"### Answer: MOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: much bigger one\nA refeerence to Burns' \"Wee, sleekit, cow'rin tim'rous beastie\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 be spoilt when one's caught cold (5)","output":"### Answer: ALGID \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold\nAn envelope ('when\u2026 caught') of I ('one', Roman numeral of impersonal first person pronoun) in ALGD, an anagram ('to be spoilt') of 'glad'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Derby winner in USA, possibly blazing a trail (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Derby 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: Maybe Jethro Tull takes little time to make a hit album (8)","output":"### Answer: THRILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a hit 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: Moorish town, sort with connecting line (6)","output":"### Answer: ILKLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moorish 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: Old footballer disheartened, getting a strip? (4)","output":"### Answer: GAZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a 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: I've got a gal here in Michigan (9)","output":"### Answer: KALAMAZOO \n ### Explanation: I've got a gal here in Michigan (9)"}
{"instruction":"You 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, ironic, having look ahead (5)","output":"### Answer: LOWRY \n ### Explanation: Artist, ironic, having look ahead (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: Dancer having left Ireland settled in Welsh town (9)","output":"### Answer: BALLERINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Old raconteur seen one month after the second half of another? (7)","output":"### Answer: USTINOV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old raconteur"}
{"instruction":"You 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, say, last of meat eaten by short lady, perhaps? (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bacon, 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: Convention \u2014 Whitby's last hosted by retiring fellows? (5)","output":"### Answer: SYNOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Go over the limits? (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: BEAT THE BOUNDS \n ### Explanation: Go over the limits? (4,3,6)"}
{"instruction":"You 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, say, missing first standard symbol (4,4)","output":"### Answer: KITE MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: standard 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: Here you'll get 50\u00a0cobblers (4)","output":"### Answer: BULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here you'll get 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: One captures Farage fan getting in with revolutionary (9)","output":"### Answer: KIDNAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One captures"}
{"instruction":"You 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 quietly demolished in naval battle (4-2)","output":"### Answer: LEAN-TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Floor reflecting groundwork by law (7)","output":"### Answer: PERPLEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Floor\nA charade of PERP , a reversal ('reflecting') of PREP (preparation, 'groundwork') plus LEX ('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: Pain cutting ear, then doctor back (7)","output":"### Answer: LUMBAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pain\nA charade of LU[g] ('ear') minus its last letter ('cutting') plus MB ('doctor') plus AGO ('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: Servile pair of lackeys starting to open vessel, accessing the ship's drink (10)","output":"### Answer: GROVELLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servile\nAn envelope ('accessing') of VELLIN, another envelope ('to open') of LL ('pair of\u00a0**L**ackeys starting') in VEIN (blood 'vessel') in GROG ('ship's 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 pommel horse on terra firma (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on terra firma\nA charade of 'a' plus SHORE, an anagram ('pommel') of '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: Masses drifting away, slice of cake ultimately getting wasted (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE FLOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Masses drifting away\nAn anagram ('getting wasted') of 'slice of' plus E ('cak**E** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 store, get beyond Italy to explore by boat (6-3)","output":"### Answer: ISLAND-HOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: explore by boat\nAn envelope ('in') of LAND ('get') in I ('Italy') plus SHOP ('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:  Discipline suffering in part of the orchestra (5,5)","output":"### Answer: STILL RINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition:  Discipline\nAn envelope ('in') of ILL ('suffering') in STRINGS ('part of the 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: Wave going over as two loose packs in the hold (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STOWS AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: packs in the hold\nAn envelope ('going over') of TOWS A, an anagram ('loose') of 'as two' in SWAY ('wave')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discipline shown by the whole island cutting fish (8,4)","output":"### Answer: PARALLEL BARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discipline\nAn envelope ('cutting') of ALL ELBA ('the whole island') in PARRS ('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: Wheels about 45 inches once, in vault (6)","output":"### Answer: CELLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: vault\nAn envelope ('about') of ELL ('about 45 inches once') in CAR ('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: Box for an emperor, Giza by the sound of it \u2014 more than one of those? (10)","output":"### Answer: SARCOPHAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: more than one of those?\nSounds (approximately) like TSAR ('emperor') COFFER ('box') GUY (geezer, 'Giza by the sound of it'). In the definition 'those' refers back 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: Winding up, caught behind (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winding up\nA charade of C ('caught') plus LOSING ('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: Discipline required to put scales on ray (7,4)","output":"### Answer: BALANCE BEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discipline\nA charade of BALANCE ('scales') plus BEAM ('ray')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touring circuits, clock up passes (7)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: passes\nAn envelope ('touring') of LAPS ('circuits') in EES, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of SEE ('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: Sauce of patriot finally investing in foreign currency (5)","output":"### Answer: PESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sauce\nAn envelope ('investing in') of T ('patrio**T** finally') in PESO ('foreign 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: Boffin Bill after something composed of yellow and white, gas (7)","output":"### Answer: EGGHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boffin\nA charade of EGG ('something composed of yellow and white') plus HE (helium, 'gas') plus AD ('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: Say, 1, 3 or 5 score units, as a discipline (6,4)","output":"### Answer: UNEVEN BARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a discipline\nA charade of UNEVEN ('say 1, 3 or 5') plus BARS ('score units' 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: Music maker beginning to bark in the style of a dog who was out of this world (9)","output":"### Answer: BALALAIKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music maker\nA charade of B ('beginning to\u00a0**B**ark') plus\u00a0\u00c0 LA ('in the style of') plus LAIKA (the first dog to orbit the earth in Sputnik 2, 'a dog who was out of 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: Nag about nines when one over the eight, stimulating stuff (7)","output":"### Answer: GINSENG \n ### Explanation: Definition: stimulating stuff\nAn envelope ('about') of INSEN, an anagram ('when one over the eight') of 'nines' in GG (horse, 'nag')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discipline, with ban on lying? (10,3)","output":"### Answer: HORIZONTAL BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discipline\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 distanced from affairs in unions (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLIANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: unions\nA subtraction: [d]ALLIANCES (love 'affairs') minus its first letter ('capital distanced 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: Labour Party clipped in the end (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAVAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour\nAn envelope ('in') of RAV[e] ('party') minus its last letter ('clipped') in TAIL ('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: Close to Moscow I note, a US city (7)","output":"### Answer: WICHITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\nA charade of W ('close to Mosco**W**') plus 'I' plus CHIT ('note') 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: Germany and Thailand have abandoned a theatrical old language (7)","output":"### Answer: ARAMAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: old language\nA subtraction: 'a' plus [d]RAMA[t]IC ('theatrical') without D and T ('Germany' and Thailand, IVR)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 required to fit in male shoe (4-2)","output":"### Answer: SLIP-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: shoe\nAn envelope ('to fit in') of LIP ('margin') in SON ('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: Destination getting into Tripoli by air? (5)","output":"### Answer: LIBYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Destination\nA hidden answer ('getting into') in 'Tripo**LI BY A**ir'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puritan club team (8)","output":"### Answer: IRONSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puritan \nA charade of IRON (golf 'club') plus SIDE ('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: Row about pig \u2014 say it isn't yours (6)","output":"### Answer: DISOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: say it isn't yours\nAn envelope ('about') of SOW ('pig') in DIN ('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: Standard position for mourning (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HALF MAST \n ### Explanation: Standard position for mourning (4,4)\nCryptic 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: She provides father with cooked meal (6)","output":"### Answer: PAMELA \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\nA charade of PA ('father') plus MELA, an anagram ('cooked') 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: Having had a lot of drinks, started to smoke (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LIT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having had a lot of drinks\nDouble 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: Port gives mother a bad character, initially (9)","output":"### Answer: ROTTER DAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\nA charade of ROTTER ('a bad character') plus DAM ('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: Holy orders? (12)","output":"### Answer: COMMANDMENTS \n ### Explanation: Holy orders? (12)\nCryptic 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: Start to fast (3,9)","output":"### Answer: ASH WEDNESDAY \n ### Explanation: Start to fast (3,9)\nCryptic 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: Far too wet to go out; share a drink instead? (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: TEA FOR TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: share a drink instead?\nAn anagram ('to go out') of 'far too 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: Shots of Surrey opener stir the Oval (5)","output":"### Answer: SALVO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shots\nA charade of S ('**S**urrey opener') plus ALVO, an anagram ('stir') of '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: Above\u00a0being under the influence of drugs? (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON HIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Above\nDouble 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: Humiliating return from a summit meeting? (8)","output":"### Answer: COMEDOWN \n ### Explanation: Humiliating return from a summit meeting? (8)\nCryptic 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: Giving medical treatment to stray pet held (6)","output":"### Answer: DOSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giving medical treatment to\nAn envelope ('held') of SIN ('stray') in DOG ('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: They don't believe he requires foreign capital (8)","output":"### Answer: HEATHENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They don't believe\nA charade of 'he' plus ATHENS ('foreign 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: Have an inspiration? (6)","output":"### Answer: INHALE \n ### Explanation: Have an inspiration? (6)\nCryptic 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: Shaped like the earth, but able to change (6)","output":"### Answer: OBLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shaped like the earth\nAn anagram ('change') of 'able 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: Army signalling? (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMAPHORE \n ### Explanation: Army signalling? (9)\nCryptic 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: Show bias, possibly, as I am in credit (12)","output":"### Answer: DISCRIMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show bias\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'as' plus I'M ('I am') plus 'in credit'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a long time getting the likeness (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the likeness\nA charade of I'M ('I am') plus AGE ('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: Twice concluded that it is exaggerated (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: exaggerated\nA charade of OVER plus DONE ('twice concluded')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 escape from mean girl (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NEAR MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Narrow escape\nA charade of NEAR ('mean') plus MISS ('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: What the unpopular candidate does? (6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: STANDS TO LOSE \n ### Explanation: What the unpopular candidate does? (6,2,4)\nCryptic 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: Statesmen arranged financial review (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MEANS TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial review\nAn anagram ('arranged') of '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: What to eat during Lent? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FAST FOOD \n ### Explanation: What to eat during Lent? (4,4)\nCryptic 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: Lays on\u00a0parties (8)","output":"### Answer: THRASHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lays on\nDouble definition, neither of which seems very apposite 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: Small space where Capone stood at bay (6)","output":"### Answer: ALCOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small space \nA charade of AL ('Capone') plus COVE ('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: Cash\u00a0reserves (6)","output":"### Answer: POUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cash\nDouble 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: An ear for music? (5)","output":"### Answer: ORGAN \n ### Explanation: An ear for music? (5)\nCryptic 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: Takes off faster, so leaves behind \u2026 (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTRIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves behind\nIf one 'takes off' \u2013 clothes \u2013 'faster', it might be said that one OUTSTRIPS 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: \u2026 one of 26 22 down's daughters, starting to head out of Czech city (2,2)","output":"### Answer: DR NO \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of 26 22 down's\nA charade of D ('**D**aughters starting') plus [b]RNO ('Czech city') minus its first letter ('head out of'). John Barry was the (uncredited in this film) arranger of the James Bond theme, but not its 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: Second fattest short bottles of beer (8)","output":"### Answer: STUBBIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bottles of beer\nA charade of S ('second') plus TUBBIES[t] ('fattest') 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: Pudding in place for tea, we hear (6)","output":"### Answer: AFTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pudding\nAFTER S (T in the alphabet, 'place for tea, we hear'). Pudding as a general term 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: Start off with most voracious appetite, being extremely tall and thin? (8)","output":"### Answer: REEDIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: extremely tall and thin\n[g]REEDIEST ('with most voracious appetite') minus its first 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: Get the fruit of another's labour? That's a feature of 22 down 26's game plan, initially (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get the fruit of another's labour\nA charade of SCRUM ('a feature of 22 down 26's game' \u2013 22D,26 being the Rugby player BARRY JOHN) plus P ('**P**lan initially'). To scrump originally meant to pick up windfall apples (scrumpy is coarse cider \u2013 for US followers, read hard cider) but is often used for behaving like Autolycus, \"a snapper-up of unconsidered 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: 22 down 26's trademark wild dog and polar bears (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DROP GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 down 26's trademark\nAn anagram ('wild') of 'dog' plus 'polar'. 'Bears' seems to be just along for the 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: Good-for-nothing actor providing new content for Sun's gaps in layout? (8)","output":"### Answer: SPACINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gaps in layout\n'S[un]'s' whith the UN replaced by PACING ('providing new content'), where PACING is PACINO ('actor') with the O replaced by G ('good-for-nothing'. Sorry, Al)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in, without a break, for one-month try-out (6)","output":"### Answer: MARTYR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just in, without a break\nA charade of MAR (ch, 'one-month') plus TYR, an anagram ('out') of 'try'. Justin ('without a break') Martyr was a second century Saint."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by baddies running round lake (8)","output":"### Answer: DISABLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put out of action\nAn envelope ('round') of L ('lake') in DISABED, an anagram ('running') of 'baddies'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 as one taking orders runs away (6)","output":"### Answer: BOTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble\nB[r]OTHER ('one taking orders' \u2013 hasn't a brother already taken holy orders?) without the R ('runs 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: Recalled sickly green eyespots on peacock (6)","output":"### Answer: OCELLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: eyespots on peacock\nA reversal ('recalled') of ILL ('sickly') plus ECO ('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: Robben half-heartedly upset with ref giving score by 26 22 down (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BORN FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: score by 26 22 down\nAn anagram ('upset') of 'Rob[b]en' minus one of the two middle Bs ('half-heartedly') plus 'ref'. Arjen Robben is a Dutch soccer player (there is also another less prominent German footballer, Jens Robben). John Barry write the music for the 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: Soft form of sunlight featuring in Laurel's beauty treatments (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPRAY TANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: beauty treatments\nAn envelope ('featured in') of P (*piano*, 'soft' musically) plus RAY ('form of sunlight') in STAN'S ('Laurel'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: Foot slipped going round bend? If a car crashed, it's one of 26 22 down's (3,2,6)","output":"### Answer: OUT OF AFRICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of 26 22 down's\nA charade of OUTOF, an envelope ('going round') of U ('bend') in OTOF, an anagram ('slipped') of 'foot'; plus AFRICA, an anagram ('crashed') of 'if a car'. John Barry wrote the music for the 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: Frozen scene able to be negotiated by Greek character (7)","output":"### Answer: TABLEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frozen scene\nAn envelope ('to be negociated') of 'able' in TAU ('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: 22 down 26 scores, when starting regularly in games (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 down 26 scores\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('starting\u00a0**R**egularly') in TIES ('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: Having cover pulled up from under us, nightly (7)","output":"### Answer: INSURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having cover\nA hidden ('from') reversed ('pulled up') answer in 'un**DER US NI**ghtly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 around near small cafe, lacking a place for formal occasions (9)","output":"### Answer: STATEROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for formal occasions\nA charade of STA, an anagram ('around') of 'sat' plus TE[a] ROOM ('small caf\u00e9') minus the A ('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: Flower girl and criminal (7)","output":"### Answer: DARLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'girl and'. The River Darling is 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: (300+10)\/\u00bc = score from free play? (9)","output":"### Answer: CAPRICCIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: score from free play\nAn envelope ('\/' \u2013 divided by) of APR I (All Fools' Day, '1\/4' in the British notation) in CCC ('300\u2032) plus IO ('10'). A capriccio is a free-form 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: 22 down 26 scores one steel pan arrangement (9)","output":"### Answer: PENALTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22 down 26 scores\nAn anagram ('arrangement') of I ('one') plus 'steel 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: Place in Bond film \u2014 one of 26 22 down's (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAPLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: film \u2014 one of 26 22 down's\nAn envelope ('in') of PL ('place') in CHAIN ('Bond' \u2013 with a deceptive capital). John Barry wrote the music for Richard Attenborough's film (the cimematographer was Sven Nykvist, no 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: Windows feature in mirror (a bed isn't in reflection) (7)","output":"### Answer: SIDEBAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Windows feature\nA hidden ('in', the first one) reversed ('in reflection') answer in 'mirro**R A BED IS**n't'. The Windows Sidebar was so called only in Windows Vista."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liqueur drunk at a fair (7)","output":"### Answer: RATAFIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liqueur\nA anagram ('drunk') of 'at a 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: One who scored piece of music found in front of unsigned library book (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BARRY JOHN \n ### Explanation: One who scored piece of music found in front of unsigned library book (5,4)\nAll sorts of deviousness here. A charade of BAR ('piece of music' but not a complete one) plus RY ('[libra]ry' without LIBRA {'sign' of the zodiac}) plus JOHN ('book' of the New Testament). For once the 'one who scored' is not a composer, but the Welsh Rugby player \u2013 although swapping the two names gives JOHN BARRY, who was a composer, and appears as such in 6A, 25A, 17D and 1,9D."}
{"instruction":"You 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 chance of taking time out from equestrian competitions? (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fair chance\nA subtraction: EVEN[t]S ('equestrian competitions') minus the T ('taking time 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: Adventurous sailor gets a drink knocked back, when in a boring routine (8)","output":"### Answer: ARGONAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adventurous sailor\nAn envelope ('when in') of GONA, a reversal ('knocked back') of 'a' plus NOG ('drink') in 'a' plus RUT ('boring 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: Copper\u00a0device in the kitchen (6)","output":"### Answer: PEELER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copper\nDouble definition, the first being 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: Maggot gets round gnarled tree and round vegetable (8)","output":"### Answer: BEETROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\nAn envelope ('gets round') of EETR, an anagram ('gnarled') of 'tree' plus O ('round', the second one) in BOT ('maggot')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cover advert seen as priority (10)","output":"### Answer: PREFERENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: priority\nAn envelope ('to cover') of REFER ('advert' \u2013 not advertisement; Chambers gives for to advert: to turn one's attention, to refer) in PENCE ('money'). Again, the definition is straight from Chambers."}
{"instruction":"You 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 into desolate place, wherein is Doom (6)","output":"### Answer: MORDOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: wherein is Doom\nAn envelope ('into') of RD('road') in MOOR('desolate place'), for the location of Mount Doom in Tolkein'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: Fit for sailing, managed to secure a vessel (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIMARAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel\nAn envelope ('to secure') of 'a' in TRIM ('fit for sailing') plus 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: Son's like 18 down and dismissive of plebs? (6)","output":"### Answer: SNOBBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dismissive of plebs\nA charade of S ('son') plus NOBBY ('like 18 down' \u2013 GRANDEES, 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: Singer's associated with such energy-packed music (6)","output":"### Answer: SEWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer's associated with such\nAn envelope ('packed') of E ('energy') in SWING ('music'), with reference to the sewing machine 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: Tissues in layers with inbuilt order (8)","output":"### Answer: STROMATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tissues\nAn envelope ('with inbuilt') of OM ('Order' of Merit) in STRATA ('layers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rules? Something bad, reportedly a burden (6)","output":"### Answer: SYNTAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set of rules\nA charade of SYN, sounding like ('reportedly') SIN ('something bad') plus TAX ('a burden')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hit the bar in high wind (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GARETH BALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footballer\nAn envelope ('in') of RETHBA, an anagram ('hit') of 'the bar' in GALE ('high wind'). currently plays for Real Madrid and the Welsh national team. Very 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: Teams who played as a lesser attraction (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SIDE SHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lesser attraction\nA charade of SIDES ('teams') plus HOW, an anagram ('played') of '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: Part of body is given initial examination (6)","output":"### Answer: TESTIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of body\nA charade of TEST ('examination') plus 'is'. A part of some bodies, 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: Think about getting cross, almost, with sweetheart (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MULL OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Think about\nA charade of MUL[e] ('cross', a hybrid) minus its last letter ('almost') plus LOVER ('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: Sad bird losing tail that is very restricted (8)","output":"### Answer: GRIEVOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sad\nAn envelope ('restricted') of IE (*is est*, 'that is') plus V ('very') in GROUS[e] ('bird') minus its last letter ('losing 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: Pet married, beset by confetti? (6)","output":"### Answer: PAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pet\nAn envelope ('beset by') of M ('married') in PAPER ('confetti')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tame animal \u2014 it is eaten by wild one wanting food (8)","output":"### Answer: APPETITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wanting food\nAn envelope ('is eaten by') of PET ('tame animal') plus 'it' in APE ('wild one'). It is unfortunate that 'pet' appears in the clue 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: Coalition supplied balance, ultimately helping? (10)","output":"### Answer: FEDERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coalition\nA charade of FED ('supplied') plus E ('balanc**E** ultimately') plus RATION ('helping')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clemency in short supply before overthrow of excellent old kingdom (6)","output":"### Answer: MERCIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: old kingdom\nA charade of MERC[y] ('clemency') cut short ('in short supply') plus IA, a reversal ('overthrow') of AI (i.e. a-one, '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: Attempt to cage wolf in peace deal (6)","output":"### Answer: TREATY \n ### Explanation: Definition: peace deal\nAn envelope ('to cage') of EAT ('wolf') 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: Need to love construed with classical words of hope for the future (3,7)","output":"### Answer: DEO VOLENTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: classical words of hope for the future\nAn anagram ('construed') of 'need to love', for the phrase meaning \"God willing\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 impudent rascal \u2014 the female's taken in (8)","output":"### Answer: BRASHEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most impudent\nAn envelope ('taken in') of SHE'S ('the female's') in BRAT ('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: Characters in rags need to ruffle privileged folk (8)","output":"### Answer: GRANDEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: privileged folk\nAn anagram ('characters in \u2026 to ruffle') of 'rags 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: False prophet offers soothing stuff about people not drinking (6)","output":"### Answer: BALAAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: False prophet\nAn envelope ('about') of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous, 'people not drinking') in BALM ('soothing stuff'). The definition 'false prophet' for seems something of a simplification."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on top of table may be mealtime feature (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TEA SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: mealtime feature\nA charade of TEASE ('card' in the sense of a wag) plus T ('top of **T**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: A story has heartlessly upset Victorian girl? (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEILA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Victorian girl\nA reversal ('upset') of 'a' plus LIE ('story') plus 'h[a]s' ('has heartlessly), 'Victorian' being of the Australian 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: Clumsy person breaking section in wall (7)","output":"### Answer: PARAPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: wall\nAn envelope ('breaking') of APE ('clumsy person') in PART ('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: Discourage\u00a0delay (3,3)","output":"### Answer: PUT OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discourage\nDouble 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: Reliable police officer with watchword back in base (6-8)","output":"### Answer: COPPER-BOTTOMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reliable\nA charade of COPPER ('police officer') plus BOTTOMED, an envelope ('in') of OTTOM, a reversal ('back') of MOTTO ('watchword') in BED ('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: Left with desire to disrupt mad show (10)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nAn envelope ('to disrupt') of L ('left') plus LUST ('desire') in IRATE ('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: Ring linked to odd elements in sale of capital (4)","output":"### Answer: OSLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\nA charade of O ('ring') plus ('linked to') SLO ('odd elements of\u00a0**S**a**L**e\u00a0**O**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: Learn good tip (5)","output":"### Answer: GLEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learn\nA charade of G ('good') plus LEAN ('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: Air in large shed (9)","output":"### Answer: BROADCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Air\nA charade of BROAD ('large') plus CAST ('shed'). Arguably 'in' carries too much baggage to be a good link 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: Controller's true goal ruined by resistance (9)","output":"### Answer: REGULATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Controller\nAn anagram ('ruined') of 'true goal' plus R ('resistnce'). I leave it to you to argue which R is the 'resistance',\u00a0or\u00a0whether it is part of the anagrist."}
{"instruction":"You 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 returning pass with doubtful expression (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitute\nA charade of LOC, a reversal ('returning') of COL ('pass') plus UM ('doubtful expression')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 vase, according to report (4)","output":"### Answer: EARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gain\nSounds like ('according to report') URN ('vase')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 join in courses arranged for part of orchestra (10)","output":"### Answer: PERCUSSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of orchestra\nA charade of P ('pressure') plus ERCUSSION, an anagram ('arranged') of 'in courses'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fellows taken in by devious effect, false modesty (4-10)","output":"### Answer: SELF-EFFACEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: modesty\nAn envelope ('taken in') of MEN ('fellows') in SELFEFFACET, an anagram ('devious') of 'effect false'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enclosure filled with mineral (6)","output":"### Answer: STOREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Level\nAn envelope ('filled with') of ORE ('mineral') in STY ('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: Article in store, not right for impetuous type (7)","output":"### Answer: HOTHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: impetuous type\nAn envelope ('in') of THE (definite 'article') in HOA[r]D ('store') minus the R ('not 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: Exercises on record oddly involving monarch and hierarchy (7,5)","output":"### Answer: PECKING ORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hierarchy\nA charade of PE ('exercises') plus CKINGORDER, an envelope ('involving') of KING ('monarch') in CORDER, an anagram ('oddly' \u2013 not indicating the odd-numbered letters this time round) of 'record'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with service admitting large defeat (7)","output":"### Answer: REPULSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: defeat\nA charade of REP ('agent') plus ULSE, an envelope ('admitting') of L ('large') in USE ('service'). The definition looks questionable to me in military terms, but is perhaps defensible in the sense, say, of a motion 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: Agreeably different panel last year (10)","output":"### Answer: PLEASANTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreeabl\nA charade of PLEASANTL, an anagram ('different') of 'panel last' plus Y ('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: River in wood, miles away (5)","output":"### Answer: TIBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\nA subtraction: TI[m]BER ('wood') minus the M ('miles 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: Prepared to erupt if getting little cake? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PETIT FOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: little cake\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'to erupt 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: Attempt to encapsulate love for city of Paris? (4)","output":"### Answer: TROY \n ### Explanation: Definition: city of Paris\nAn envelope ('to encapsulate') of O ('love', tennis score) in TRY ('attempt'). Paris is of course the son of King Priam, not the place 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: Flower father planted on raised area, I notice (7)","output":"### Answer: FREESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nA charade of FR ('father', generally in the ecclesiatical sense) plus EESIA, a reversal ('raised') of A ('area') plus 'I' plus SEE ('notice'). For once, 'flower' is really an inflorescence, not a 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: No admittance after development is polluted (12)","output":"### Answer: CONTAMINATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: polluted\nAn anagram ('after development') of 'no admittance'. Very neat, both for the unexpected anagram and the 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: Benefit in advancement for young person (10)","output":"### Answer: ADOLESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: young person\nAn envelope ('in') of DOLE('benefit') in ASCENT ('advancement')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 entirely about loud insect (9)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: insect\nAn envelope ('about') of F (*forte*, 'loud') in B ('book') plus UTTERLY ('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: Something with which chap covers part of body? (7)","output":"### Answer: GARMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something with which chap covers part of body?\nAn envelope ('covers') of ARM ('part of body') in GENT ('chap'), with an extended 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: Language used by machines extensively (7)","output":"### Answer: CHINESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language\nA hidden answer ('used by') in 'ma**CHINES E**xtensively'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Conservative whip (5)","output":"### Answer: CLASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disagree\nA charade of C ('Conservative') plus LASH ('whip')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a distance from Nadal, upset? (4)","output":"### Answer: AFAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: At a distance\nA reversal ('upset') of RAFA, the famiilar form of Raphael ('Nadal', the tennis player off his best form at the moment)."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a011 (7)","output":"### Answer: DARLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Precious\nDouble definition; Alistair Darling was Chancellor of the Exchequer 2007-2010."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to embrace as a game (7)","output":"### Answer: CANASTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nAn envelope ('to embrace') of 'as' in CANT ('hypocrisy') 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: Reversible lids to identify (4)","output":"### Answer: SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: identify\nTOPS ('lids') 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: Record returns by coincidence for the one at this number? (10)","output":"### Answer: CHANCELLOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: the one at this number\nA charade of CHANCE ('coincidence') plus LLOR, a reversal ('returns') of ROLL ('record'). The reference is to 11 Downing Street, the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer."}
{"instruction":"You 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 value, everyone can see a loss for 11 (6)","output":"### Answer: LAMONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11\nA charade of L ('pound') plus AMO[u]NT[ ('value') minus ('a loss') U ('everyone can see'). ~~Nigel~~ *Norman* Lamont was Chancellor of the Exchequer 1990-1993."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tearful guy, primarily (8)","output":"### Answer: MAUDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11\nA charade of MAUDLIN ('tearful') plus G ('**G**uy, primarily'), for Reginald Maudling, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1962-1964."}
{"instruction":"You 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 scruff in poet, son moving away! (3,1,5)","output":"### Answer: TEN A PENNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Common\nAn envelope ('in') of NAPE ('scruff') in TENNY[son] ('poet') minus SON('son moving 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: Stitch up\u00a0something with a thread (5)","output":"### Answer: SCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stitch up\nDouble definition; 'stitch up' in the sence of incriminate, inform 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: Capital left, nothing (5)","output":"### Answer: QUITO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nA charade of QUIT ('left') plus O ('nothing'), for the capital of 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: Punching the puncher, soldier as Walter Mitty? (9)","output":"### Answer: FANTASIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walter Mitty\nAn envelope ('punching') of ANT ('soldier') plus 'as' in FIST ('the puncher')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Tory contention, where migrants may be entering Britain (8)","output":"### Answer: HEATHROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: migrants may be entering Britain\nA charade of HEATH (Ted, 'old Tory') plus ROW ('contention'), for the main London 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: Rules working for 11 (6)","output":"### Answer: LAWSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11\nA charade of LAWS ('rules') plus ON ('working'). Nigel*\u00a0* Lawson was Chancellor of the Exchequer ~~1963~~ *1983*-1989."}
{"instruction":"You 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 test may be sound as a bell in 11 (10)","output":"### Answer: HEADINGLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where a test may be\nAn envelope of DING ('sound as a bell') in HEALEY (Denis, '11' Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979), for the cricket ground in Leeds, one of the regular venues of Test 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: Bird to catch, tail first (4)","output":"### Answer: RHEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nHEAR ('catch') with its last letter moved to the front ('tail 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: 11 from Canberra, might you say? (7)","output":"### Answer: OSBORNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11\nSounds like ('might you say') OZ BORN ('from Canberra?'), for George Osborne, the incumbent Chancellor of the Exchequer. No relation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 depart, body failing, end of life (7)","output":"### Answer: GOODBYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm going\nA charade of GO ('depart') plus ODBY, an anagram ('failing') of 'body' plus E ('end of lif**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: Replace tape with superb content (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT PEACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: content\nA charade of ~~ARPE~~ *ATPE*, an anagram ('replace') of 'tape' plus ACE ('superb')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wasted, having blown lead (5)","output":"### Answer: LOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\n[b]LOTTO (drunk, 'wasted') minus its first letter ('having blown 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: Hanger-on collared, having kissed the first person to speak? (7)","output":"### Answer: NECKTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hanger-on collared\nSounds like ('to speak') NECKED ('kissed') plus I ('the first 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: Gather together a team for conference (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCRUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gather together\nSounds like ('for conference') A CREW ('a 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: Rugby team, seven of whom tackling fifty (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ALL BLACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rugby team\nAn envelope ('when tackling') of L (the third one, Roman numeral 'fifty') in ALL BACKS ('seven of whom'; a rugby union team fields seven backs), for the New Zealand national 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: Beat gutless tiger, wild cat (7)","output":"### Answer: TROUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\nA charade of TR ('gutless\u00a0**T**ige**R**') plus OUNCE ('wild 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: Elusive fast animal now, the thylacine (9,4)","output":"### Answer: TASMANIAN WOLF \n ### Explanation: Definition: the thylacine\nAn anagram ('elusive') of 'fast animal 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: Sound gathering way below walls in retrospect in creative space (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ART STUDIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: creative space\nAn envelope ('gathering') of RT('walls in\u00a0**R**etrospec**T**' \u2013 how about that for misdirection?) plus ST ('way') in AUDIO ('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: Former tennis champion in America, inept (7)","output":"### Answer: USELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: inept\nAn envelope ('in') of SELES (Monica, 'former tennis champion') in US ('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: Cry on seeing a fox, but trapping friend (5-2)","output":"### Answer: TALLY-HO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cry on seeing a fox\nAn envelope ('trapping') of ALLY ('friend') in THO' ('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: Oddly sorry about 11, as wet (7)","output":"### Answer: SHOWERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wet\nAn envelope ('about') of HOWE (Sir Geoffroy, '11' Chancellor of the Exchequer 1979-1983) in SRY ('oddly\u00a0**S**o**R**r**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: Endless fury, over and over, for application under pressure (4-2)","output":"### Answer: IRON-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: application under pressure\nA charade of IR[e] ('fury') minus its last letter ('endless') plus ON ('over') and 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: Pledge to bag Lancashire's opener, as a great spinner (5)","output":"### Answer: WORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a great spinner\nAn envelope ('to bag') of L ('**L**ancashire's opener') in WORD ('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: Depraved noble doesn't begin to accept proposal for coastal walk (9)","output":"### Answer: ESPLANADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: coastal walk\nAn envelope ('to accept') of PLAN ('proposal') in [d]E SADE ('depraved noble') minus the first letter ('doesn't' 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: University in foreign capital, contrary affair (5)","output":"### Answer: AMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: affair\nAn envelope ('in') of U ('university') in AMOR, a reversal ('contrary') of ROMA ('foreign 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: Pick at sound bags, as weight carried on ship (7)","output":"### Answer: TONNAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weight carried on ship\nAn envelope ('bags') of NAG ('pick at') in TONE ('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: Sole gutted, a low fish (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SEA BASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nA charade of SE ('**S**ol**E **gutted') plus 'a' plus BASS ('low')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A real nice kinda American waterway (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ERIE CANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: American waterway\nAn anagram ('kinda') of 'a real 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: Jack has made a howler with an actress (4,6)","output":"### Answer: JEAN HARLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: actress\nA charade of J ('jack') plus EANHARLOW, an anagram ('made') of 'a howler' plus '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: Meatballs bought in packs of twenty? (7)","output":"### Answer: FAGGOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meatballs\nI was about to say that the connection of fag \u2013 cigarette \u2013 with faggot is dubious, but I think this is another envelope ('in'), of GOT ('bought') in FAGS ('packs of twenty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 torpor ultim\u00adately probing knickers (7)","output":"### Answer: BROTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\nAn envelope ('probing') of R ('torpo**R** ultimately') in BOTHER ('knickers' as a mild expletive)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 problem having to tell mother to cut rent (6,4)","output":"### Answer: RISING DAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Domestic problem\nAn envelope ('to cut') of SING ('tell') plus DAM ('mother') in RIP ('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: Deity wanting manna for the gods, by all conclusions (4)","output":"### Answer: ARES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deity\nLast letters ('by all conclusions') of 'mann**A** fo**R **th**E** god**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: Take flight that's sound from Jersey, boarding vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: VAMOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take flight\nAn envelope ('boarding') of MOO ('sound from Jersey' cow) in VASE ('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: A couple of fruits, the second hollow food (7)","output":"### Answer: ALIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\nA charade of 'a' plus LIME plus N[u]T ('couple of fruits'), the latter minus its middle letter ('the second hollow')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bird past entrance to tunnel (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Follow\nA charade of T ('entrance to **T**unnel') plus RAIL ('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: Cake singer stuffed in hole (9)","output":"### Answer: MADELEINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cake\nAn envelope ('stuffed in') of ADELE ('singer') in MINE ('hole'), for the confection that launched Proust."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ferret gone, virtually spiralling into hole where downward force acts (6,2,7)","output":"### Answer: CENTRE OF GRAVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: where downward force acts\nAn envelope ('into') of ENTREOFGR, an anagram ('spiralling') of 'ferret gon[e]' minus its last letter ('virtually') in CAVITY ('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: Brisk\u00a0corporal punishment (8)","output":"### Answer: SPANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brisk\nDouble 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: Without a concern, needing the bus then to tour Egyptian capital? (8)","output":"### Answer: CARELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Without a concern\nAn envelope ('to tour') of E ('**E**gyptian capital') in CARLESS ('needing the bus 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: Priest captivated by buzzing toy in Michigan city (9)","output":"### Answer: KALAMAZOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Michigan city\nAn envelope ('captivated by') of LAMA (a one-l lama he's a 'priest') in KAZOO ('buzzing toy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 head apiece (2-4)","output":"### Answer: NO-BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\nA charade of NOB ('head') plus ALL ('apiece'), the definition referring to 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: Who created this chromium-coated badge containing more than one steel? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CROSSWORD SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who created this\nA double envelope ('coated' and 'containing') of SWORDS ('more than one steel') in ROSETTE ('badge') in CR (chemical symbol, 'chromium')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not working with pawns (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DOWN TOOLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strike\nA charade of DOWN ('not working') plus TOOLS ('pawns')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up on troubadours for attacks (8)","output":"### Answer: BOMBARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: attacks\nA charade of BOM, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of MOB ('gang') plus BARDS ('troubadours')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adopting leader in Mephistopheles, apostate completely isolated (8)","output":"### Answer: HERMETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: completely isolated\nAn envelope ('adopting') of M ('leader in **M**ephistopheles') in HERETIC ('apostate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 PM's other half goes in \u2014 here? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SAM CAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Con PM's other half\n*Edited* *later:* An envelope ('goes in') of AM (PM's other half) in SCAM ('con'). The definition must be 'con PM's other half', but I am not sure how 'here' gets you 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: Opening of market in free trade had a vision (6)","output":"### Answer: DREAMT \n ### Explanation: Definition: had a vision\nAn envelope ('in') of M ('opening of **M**arket') in DREAT, an anagram ('free') of '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: When not much happening, edge on nose, say, being reshaped (5,6)","output":"### Answer: SILLY SEASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: When not much happening\nA charade of SILL ('edge') plus YSEASON, an anagram ('being reshaped') of 'nose 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: Party dress container found to be in order (9)","output":"### Answer: DOMINICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in order\nA charade of DO ('party') plus MINI ('dress') plus CAN ('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: Victor loses head going round the bull (5)","output":"### Answer: INNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: going round the bull\n[w]INNER ('victor') minus its first letter ('loses head'), 'the bull' being on a darts board, 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: Dedicated a Sterne novel (7)","output":"### Answer: EARNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dedicated\nAn anagram ('novel') of 'a\u00a0Sterne'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deeds brought before a judge (7)","output":"### Answer: ACTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deeds\nDouble definition (or, like 5D and maybe others, definition and allusion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Claw used in fight, along with teeth (5)","output":"### Answer: TALON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Claw\nA hidden answer ('used in') in 'figh**T ALON**g'. The 'with teeth' is just along for the ride, which is widely regarded as poor 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 in order and gained financially (7,2)","output":"### Answer: CLEANED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put in order\nDouble 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: Rules of play? (5,10)","output":"### Answer: STAGE DIRECTIONS \n ### Explanation: Rules of play? (5,10)\nCryptic 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 master takes class in new term (9)","output":"### Answer: REMBRANDT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old master\nAn envelope ('in') of BRAND ('class') in REMT, an anagram ('new') of '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: The best Religious Education received in academic stream (5)","output":"### Answer: CREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: The best\nAn envelope ('received in') of RE ('Religious Education') in CAM (the river flowing through Cambridge, 'academic 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: It makes people unfit for high positions (7)","output":"### Answer: VERTIGO \n ### Explanation: It makes people unfit for high positions (7)\nCryptic definition. Like the film, 'Vertigo', the loss of the\u00a0sense of balance, is used where acrophobia would be more accurate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A lover \u2014 married, unfortunately (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lover\nAn anagram ('unfortunately') of '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: Abuse in common parlance (5)","output":"### Answer: SLANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abuse\nDouble definition (slang, *verb*: to scold, vituperate)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 around chap with title (9)","output":"### Answer: MANHANDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knock around\nA charade of MAN ('chap') plus HANDLE ('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: He announces drivers' tea break (10)","output":"### Answer: ADVERTISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He announces\nAn anagram ('break') od 'drivers 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: Handy personal cover? (8)","output":"### Answer: UMBRELLA \n ### Explanation: Handy personal cover? (8)\nCryptic 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: Nun wanders around diocese without being observed (6)","output":"### Answer: UNSEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: without being observed\nAn envelope ('around') of SEE ('diocese') in UNN, an anagram ('wanders') of 'nun'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's tail trimmed to a point (4)","output":"### Answer: SCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rabbit's tail\nA charade of S ('a point') plus CUT ('trimmed'). 'to' serves to indicate the order of the 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: Battle that led to union? (10)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle\nDouble 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: Separate \u2014 that's abundantly clear (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Separate\nDouble 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 in charge? Quite the opposite (6)","output":"### Answer: UNLOAD \n ### Explanation: Put in charge? Quite the opposite (6)\nCryptic definition (the 'charge' applying to 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: Prepares to fight artist about manuscript (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepares to fight\nA charade of AR, a reversal\u00a0('about') of RA ('artist') plus MS ('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: Scrambling on crag's rim \u2014 here? (10)","output":"### Answer: CAIRNGORMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\nAn anagram ('scrambling') of 'on crags rim', for the Scottish mountains indicated loosely by an extended 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: A stiff examination (10)","output":"### Answer: POSTMORTEM \n ### Explanation: A stiff examination (10)\nCryptic 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: The wages of sin \u2014 and anger (8)","output":"### Answer: EARNINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The wages\nAn anagram ('of') of 'sin' plus '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: Cancel order I've put out (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\nAn anagram ('put out') of 'order ive'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 help in building a house, or destroying it (6)","output":"### Answer: MORTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: May help in building a house\nDouble definition (bricks and \u2026, or the armament) \u2013 or this time, doulbe allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 doctor getting into his overall (6)","output":"### Answer: COMBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\nAn envelope ('getting into') of MB ('doctor') in COAT ('his overall')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enters by way of a special permit (4)","output":"### Answer: VISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a special permit\nAn envelope ('enters') of S (south 'pole') in VIA ('by way 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: Teenage trouble spots? (4)","output":"### Answer: ACNE \n ### Explanation: Teenage trouble spots? (4)\nCryptic definition, except that the answer leapt out at me immediately."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hold marines back for airborne advance (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WARM FRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: airborne advance\nAn envelope ('to hold') of RM (Royal 'Marines') plus FRO ('back') in WANT ('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: Black tie initially discarded by firm (5)","output":"### Answer: SABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black\nA subtraction: S[t]ABLE ('firm') without the T ('**T**ie initially doscarded')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by plane: deal with article first, or lose it (3,3,3,6)","output":"### Answer: FLY OFF THE HANDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lose it\nA charade of FLY OFF ('leave by plane') plus THE ('article') plus HANDLE ('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: Hear such music unaccompanied (4)","output":"### Answer: SOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unaccompanied\nSounds like ('hear') SOUL ('such 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: Relax: everything difficult has been done? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: REST EASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relax\nIf 'everything difficult has been done', the REST is 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: Have suspicion stream all polluted (5,1,3)","output":"### Answer: SMELL A RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have suspicion\nAn anagram ('polluted') of 'stream 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: Looking back, hospital worker retired, leaving quietly (5)","output":"### Answer: RETRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking back\nA reversal ('retired') of [p]ORTER ('hospital worker') without the P ('leaving quietly', read as quiety 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: Hears appeal to Islamic leaders (5)","output":"### Answer: OBEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hears\nO BEYS ('appeal to Islamic leaders')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ahead, not straight (keeping right twice), boy leading (9)","output":"### Answer: GLENGARRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: I go ahead\nA charade of GLEN ('boy') plus GARRY, an envelope ('keeping') of RR ('right twice') in GAY ('not straight'). I suppose the definition refers to the Glengarry bonnet, a Scottish 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: Half-swearing, compulsory to include 'ell, say (8)","output":"### Answer: BLINDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Half-swearing\nAn envelope ('to include') of L (\"ell, say') in BINDING ('compulsory')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to secure second book (4)","output":"### Answer: AMOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\nAn envelope ('to secure') of MO ('second') in AS ('like') for the Old Testament 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: Offer doubtful help \u2014 we had nothing Cantonese to cook (3,4,3,3,2)","output":"### Answer: SEE WHAT ONE CAN DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offer doubtful help\nAn anagram ('to cook') of 'we had' plus O ('nothing') plus 'cantonese'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 call assumed reversible (3,2)","output":"### Answer: NOT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Umpire's call\nA reversal ('reversible') of PUT ON ('assumed'). The umpire might be officiating at 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: Great distance I travelled with lethargy (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great distance\nAn anagram ('travelled') of 'I' plus '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: Initially, Gilbert holds back blows (5)","output":"### Answer: WAFTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: blows\nAn envelope ('holds') of AFT ('back') in WS (William Schwenck, 'initially Gilbert', librettist for Sir Arthur 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: My husband and I? Just I (5,2)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL WE \n ### Explanation: Definition: My husband and I\nHow is one to describe this \u2013 other than obvious (once you get it)? I suppose double definition comes 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: Dither, as a female among others (4)","output":"### Answer: FAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dither\nAn envelope ('among') of 'a' plus F ('female') in F F ('others' \u2013 i.e. other 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: In the grass, succeeded getting sexual satisfaction (4)","output":"### Answer: OATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sexual satisfaction\nA charade of OAT ('grass') plus S ('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: Group on which policeman may be shortly in case (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE BEATLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\nA charade of THE BEAT ('on which policeman may be') plus LES[t] ('in case') 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: Bangs up doctor feeding jerks stimulating pills (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SMART DRUGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stimulating pills\nAn charade of SMAR, a reversal ('up' in a down light) plus TDRUGS, an envelope ('feeding') of DR ('doctor') in TUGS ('jerks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 just penetrated by tip of weapon that's piercing (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BODY ART \n ### Explanation: Definition: piercing\nBOY ('lad') plus DART ('weapon') with the D ('tip' of DART) penetrating BOY. OK, tatooing is also body art, so we have indication by example 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: Swindle by priest \u2014 you cover it up, that's all (9)","output":"### Answer: EVERYBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: all\nAn envelope ('cover it') of DO ('swindle') plus 'by' plus REV ('priest') in YE ('you'), all reversed ('up' in a down 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: Stopped selling\u00a0members-only arrangement (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CLOSED SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stopped selling\nDouble 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: Loose regulation of a branch of medicine (10)","output":"### Answer: UROGENITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: branch of medicine\nAn anagram ('loose') of 'regulation'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curling lip, a snob's finding this on tea tray? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SLOP BASIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: this on tea tray\nAn anagram ('curling') of 'lip a snobs'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 artist seen on Tate Modern visit at last (7)","output":"### Answer: EMINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distinguished\nA charade of EMIN (Tracey, 'artist') plus ENT ('Tat**E** Moder**N** visi**T** at 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: Cameron's extraordinary affair (7)","output":"### Answer: ROMANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: affair\nAn anagram ('extraordinary') of 'Cameron'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that's spilled over track (5)","output":"### Answer: SPOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: track\nA reversal ('over') of R ('river') plus OOPS ('that's spilled')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitch small horse (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hitch\nA charade of S ('small') plus NAG ('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: Get away with wordless singing (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get away\nDouble definiition."}
{"instruction":"You 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 clothes ending in storeroom? Correct (6)","output":"### Answer: REMEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correct\nAn envelope ('clothes') of M ('ending in storeroo**M**') in REEDY ('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: Rose, when cold, finished (8)","output":"### Answer: ASCENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rose\nA charade of AS ('when') plus C ('cold') plus ENDED ('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: Star for example going around in group (5)","output":"### Answer: GENUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\nA reversal ('going around') of SUN ('star') plus EG ('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: Journalists breaking achievement down (9)","output":"### Answer: DEPRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: down\nAn envelope ('breaking') of PRESS ('journalists') in DEED ('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: Dull king with desire to occupy large land area (10)","output":"### Answer: LACKLUSTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dull\nAn envelope ('to occupy') of K ('king') plus LUST ('desire') in L ('large') plus ACRE ('land 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: Reportedly gather in this place (4)","output":"### Answer: HERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in this place\nSounds like ('reportedly') HEAR ('gather' as in \"I hear\/gather that Britain may leave the EU\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A kind, sad heart with quiet yen to give treatment for bad behaviour (8,7)","output":"### Answer: AVERSION THERAPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: treatment for bad behaviour\nA charade of 'a' plus VERSION ('kind') plus THERA, an anagram ('sad') of 'heart', plus P ('quiet') plus Y (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: Strange new depth of later orchestral piece (5,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: PETER AND THE WOLF \n ### Explanation: Definition: orchestral piece\nAn anagram ('strange') of 'new depth of later', for Prokofiev's best-known 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: Resistance extinguished in defeat (4)","output":"### Answer: ROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: defeat\nA charade of R ('resistance') plus OUT ('extinguished')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mattress on ground (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSORTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Choice\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'matress 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: Rubbish about one area not available for singer (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DIANA ROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one') plus A ('area') plus NA ('not available') in DROSS ('rubish')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 part covered by paint roller (5)","output":"### Answer: INTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: First part\nA hidden answer ('covered by') in 'pa**INT**\u00a0**RO**ller'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 having kiss in vehicle (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECKLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spotted\nAn envelope ('in') of PECK ('kiss') in SLED ('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: Expose politician finally amid hesitation before appeal (6)","output":"### Answer: UNMASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expose\nAn envelope ('amid') of N ('politicia**N** finally') in UM ('hesitation') plus ASK ('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: Emblems of royalty relating to festive occasion involving island (7)","output":"### Answer: REGALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emblems of royalty\nAn envelope ('involving') of I ('island') in RE ('relating to') plus GALA ('festive 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: Feverish fellow in charge (5)","output":"### Answer: MANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feverish\nA charade of MAN ('fellow') plus IC ('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: Look certain to support record supplying revelation (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCLOSURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: revelation\nA charade of DISC ('record') plus LO ('look') plus SURE ('certain'), with 'to support' indicating the order of the particles in a down 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: Great saint, one worked out, is believing irrationally (13)","output":"### Answer: SUPERSTITIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: believing irrationally\nA charade of SUPER ('great') plus ST ('saint') plus I ('one') plus TIOUS, an anagram ('worked') of 'out 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: Happening to omit last level (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: level\nA subtraction: EVEN[t] ('happening') minus its final letter ('to omit 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: Criminal dictator endlessly holding venture up (9)","output":"### Answer: DESPERADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\nAn envelope ('holding') of ERAD, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of DARE ('venture') in DESPO[t] ('dictator') 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: Frail and thirsty, consuming rum with enjoyment initially (7)","output":"### Answer: DODDERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frail\nAn enveope ('consuming') of ODD ('rum') plus E ('**E**njoyment initially') in DRY ('thirsty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 over rent for shop selling bargains (8,5)","output":"### Answer: DISCOUNT STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shop selling bargains\nA charade of DISCOUNTS ('passes over') plus TORE ('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: One on foot scattered seed in part (10)","output":"### Answer: PEDESTRIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One on foot\nAn anagram ('scattred') of 'seed in 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: Followers in tune or otherwise with era (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTOURAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Followers\nAn anagram ('otherwise') of 'tune or' plus ~~'era~~' *AGE ('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: Cuts restricting commercial processions (7)","output":"### Answer: PARADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: processions\nAn envelope ('restricting') of AD ('commercial') in PARES ('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: Alien surrounded by crowd in joint (7)","output":"### Answer: FETLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: joint\nAn envelope ('surrounded by') of ET (the extraterrestrial of the film, 'alien') in FLOCK ('crowd'). FETLOCK is a tuft of hair above a horse's hoof, or the joint in that area between the cannon bone and the pastern (the shinbone and the ankle, approximately)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 beginning to torment artist more (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: more\nA charade of EX ('former partner') plus T ('beginning to **T**orment') plus RA ('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: Standing and revolting (4)","output":"### Answer: RANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standing\nDouble 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: Proletarian\u00a0aspiration of 10? (7-5)","output":"### Answer: WORKING CLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proletarian\nDouble definition (although if, as 10D says, the classroom is in turmoil, the second may be just an aspiration)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cold \u2014 and what's required, we hear? (7)","output":"### Answer: ATISHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign of cold\nSounds like ('we hear') A TISSUE ('what's required' with 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: Vegetables, some Stollen and some Tilsit (7)","output":"### Answer: LENTILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetables\nA charade of 'some' 'Stol**LEN**' plus 'some' '**TILS**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: Waifs who love rowing, reportedly (7)","output":"### Answer: ORPHANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waifs\nSounds like ('reportedly') OAR 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: Ancient king at pub \u2014 one with real ale on hand, for starters (7)","output":"### Answer: PHARAOH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient king\nA charade of PH (public house, 'pub') plus A ('one') plus R A O H ('**R**eal\u00a0**A**le\u00a0**O**n\u00a0**H**and for starters'). There is no excuse for misspelling 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: 10, when retiring, dresses (5)","output":"### Answer: SARIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dresses\nA charade of SIR (SCHOOLMASTER, '10'D) plus AS ('when'), all reversed ('retiring')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fellow's terrible speed on twisting road (9)","output":"### Answer: DESPERADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reckless fellow\nA charade of DESPE, an anagram ('terrible') of 'speed' plus RADO, another anagram ('twisting') of '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: Goddess returning first-class plant (9)","output":"### Answer: ARTEMISIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nA charade of ARTEMIS ('goddess') plus IA, a reversal ('returning') of A 1 ('first-class'), for the genus including wormwood, used to flavour absinthe and vermouth, and tarragon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rival of S. Ovett? Get away! (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get away!\nS. Cram was the rival of S. Ovett (both Stephens) in races of a mile or thereabouts in the 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: Gets out of bed and makes off? (7)","output":"### Answer: DEBUNKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets out of bed\nDouble definition, the first being the slightly whimsical DE-BUNKS."}
{"instruction":"You 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 suggesting where Indian state is situated (7)","output":"### Answer: GOALIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footballers\nGOA LIES ('suggesting where Indian state 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: Stone placed in list (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone\nAn envelope ('in') of SET ('placed') in ROTA ('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: Base One \u2014 broken leg holding most of bone back (7)","output":"### Answer: IGNOBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Base\nAn envelope ('holding') of NOB, a reversal ('back') of 'bon[e]' minus its last letter ('most of') in I ('one') plus GLE, an anagram ('broken') of '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: Bird has to put up with a couple of scraps (5,7)","output":"### Answer: HOUSE SPARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA charade of HOUSE ('put up') plus SPAR plus ROW ('a couple of scraps')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matterhorn conqueror is heard to moan (7)","output":"### Answer: WHIMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: moan\nSounds like ('is heard') of WHYMPER, for Edward Whymper, who led the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865."}
{"instruction":"You 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 back in the oven \u2014 Theresa is worried (7)","output":"### Answer: REHEATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puts back in the oven\nAn anagram ('worried') of 'Theresa'. One might also reheat on the stovetop."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puritans press on the borders (9)","output":"### Answer: IRONSIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puritans\nA charade of IRON ('press') plus SIDES ('borders')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gail's first dance upset Ken, initially, out for another (5)","output":"### Answer: GALOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\nA charade of G ('**G**ail's first') plus ALOP, a reversal ('upset') of POL[k]A ('dance') without the K ('**K**en, initially, out'), for 'another' 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: Descent using rope, perhaps, taking time (7)","output":"### Answer: LINEAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Descent\nA charade of LINE ('rope, perhaps') plus AGE ('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: Shrub species \u2014 one from exotic area (7)","output":"### Answer: SPIRAEA \n ### Explanation: Shrub species \u2014 one from exotic area (7)\nA charade of SP ('species') plus I ('one') plus RAEA, an anagram ('exotic') of '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: Run after sheep in flight (6,6)","output":"### Answer: JACOBS LADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flight\nA charade of JACOBS (a breed of 'sheep') plus LADDER ('run' in a stocking), for the staircase to heaven in Jacob's dream, or various earthly paths named after 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: The classroom in turmoil? His respons\u00adibility! (12)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLMASTER \n ### Explanation: The classroom in turmoil? His respons\u00adibility! (12)\nAn anagram ('in turmoil') of 'the classroom' with an extended 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: Dicky has new girl around \u2014 a perfect situation (7-2)","output":"### Answer: SHANGRI-LA \n ### Explanation: Definition: perfect situation\nA charade of SHA, an anagram ('dicky') of 'has' plus N ('new') plus GRIL, an anagram ('around') of 'girl' plus 'a'. Many years ago there was seen in the London Tube some graffiti which ran \"I like grils'. Someone added \"It's girls, stupid \u2013 G I R L S\", and below that a third hand offered \"And what about us grils?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pancake with some basil filling and pepper sauce (7)","output":"### Answer: TABASCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: pepper sauce\nAn envelope ('filling') of BAS ('some\u00a0**BAS**il') in TACO ('pancake')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 small hours? No! (7)","output":"### Answer: MINUTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: hours? No!\nA charade of MINUTE (very small, 'wee') plus S ('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: Small bicycle accessory \u2014 I dropped a tool (7)","output":"### Answer: SPANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tool\nA charade of S ('small') plus PANN[i]ER ('bicycle accessory') without the I ('I 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: Illusory hope of artist wearing tie (7)","output":"### Answer: RAINBOW \n ### Explanation: Illusory hope of artist wearing tie (7)\nA charade of RA ('artist') plus IN BOW ('wearing 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: Breaks for photos (5)","output":"### Answer: SNAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breaks\nDouble 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: Whole of oblique triangle (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEGRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whole\nAn anagram ('oblique') of '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: Objects of contemp\u00adlation left in parts of church (6)","output":"### Answer: NAVELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Objects of contemp\u00adlation\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('left') in NAVES ('parts of 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: 101, or 99? (4)","output":"### Answer: CONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 99?\nA charade of C (hundred) plus ONE (together giving '101'), for the ice cream cone with a Cadbury's Flake."}
{"instruction":"You 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 darling and I intertwine with desire (10)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with desire\nAn anagram ('intertwine') of 'my darling' plus 'I'. Obviously the surface accounts for the rather loose 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: Hollow in part of Yorkshire golf course? (6)","output":"### Answer: TROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hollow\nT' ROUGH ('part of golf course' as a Yorkshire person might render 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: Poorness of English team, half-heartedly shamefaced (8)","output":"### Answer: EXIGUITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poorness\nA charade of E ('English') plus XI (eleven, 'team') plus GUI[l]TY ('shamefaced') minus an inner letter ('half-heartedly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 he's suffering to get fit (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN SHAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fit\nAn anagram ('suffering') of 'pain hes'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wordy poetry about personal problem (7)","output":"### Answer: VERBOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wordy\nAn envelope ('about') of BO (body odour, 'personal problem') in VERSE ('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: Flipping dreary bogs in Arctic outpost (8)","output":"### Answer: SVALBARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arctic outpost\nA reversal ('flipping') of DRAB ('dreary') plus LAVS ('bogs', both colloquial for lavatories). I knew the Norwegian Arctic archipelago by its old name of Spitsburgen."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaving Barbados to move overseas (6)","output":"### Answer: ABROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: overseas\nAn anagram ('to move') of '[b]arbado[s] without its outer letters ('banks 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: New product in pub getting enthusiastic reception (10)","output":"### Answer: INNOVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: New product\nA charade of INN ('pub') plus OVATION ('enthusiastic 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: Betting money VW finally goes west (4)","output":"### Answer: POOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betting money\nPOLO (a model of 'VW' car) with the last two letters reversed ('finally goes 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: Rodin's The Kiss is French \u2014 and most permissive (6)","output":"### Answer: LAXEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most permissive\nA charade of LA ('the', French) plus X ('kiss', not particularly French) plus EST ('is', and we are back across the 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: Typical examples of sanctimonious writings on MDMA (8)","output":"### Answer: EPITOMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Typical examples\nA charade of E (the drug 'MDMA') plus PI TOMES ('sanctimonious writings')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accompanied by men, fled from mountain principality (8)","output":"### Answer: ANDORRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: from mountain principality\nA charade of AND OR ('accompanied by men' \u2013 OR being Other Ranks, military 'men') plus 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: 24 across and nothing more (4)","output":"### Answer: MERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24 across\nDouble 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: Inhalation on entering water (6)","output":"### Answer: BREATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inhalation\nAn envelope ('entering') of RE ('on') in BATH ('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: Fallen plumes arranged end to end (7)","output":"### Answer: SLUMPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fallen\nA charade of SLUMPE, an anagram ('arranged') of 'plumes' plus D ('end to en**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: Add life to Greene's novel about Haiti's nadir (8)","output":"### Answer: ENERGISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Add life to\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('Hait**I**'s nadir') in ENERGSE, an anagram ('novel') of 'Greenes'. Any reference to *The* *Comedians* remains strictly in 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: 2 perhaps, yet more unfeeling (4,6)","output":"### Answer: EVEN NUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2 perhaps\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 49 to 51, time to be gloomy (6)","output":"### Answer: ILLLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: gloomy\nA charade of IL ('49') plus L (50) plus LI ('51') plus T ('time'). A couple of quibbles: 49 in standard Roman numerals is XLIX, and I would have hyphenated the answer \u2013 the triple L looks bizarre 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: Sinful single nurses call for attention (10)","output":"### Answer: UNHALLOWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sinful\nAn envelope ('nurses') of HALLO ('call for attention') in UNWED ('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: Rustic vegetables infested by insects? (8)","output":"### Answer: PEASANTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rustic\nA charade of PEAS ('vegetables') plus ANTY ('infested by 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: Rise as one, delighted to welcome veteran (8)","output":"### Answer: SEASONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: veteran\nA (very well) hidden answer ('to welcome') in 'ri**SE AS ONE D**elighted'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 displays plates of meat to be probed by doctor (1-6)","output":"### Answer: L-DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: She displays plates\nAn envelope ('to be probed by') of DR ('doctor') in LIVER ('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: Damager of London museum going on trial at last (6)","output":"### Answer: VANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damager\nA charade of V AND A (Victoria and Albert, 'London museum') plus L ('tria**L** at 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: First of attempts to free the BBC (6)","output":"### Answer: AUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the BBC\nA charade of A ('first of **A**ttempts') plus UNTIE ('free'), for the fond soubriquet of 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: Heavy tread of diplodocus (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavy tread\nA hidden answer ('of') in 'di**PLOD**ocus'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 noise, name to let down bank terribly (6)","output":"### Answer: DIRELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: terribly\nA charade of DI[n] ('big noise') without the N ('name to let down'?) plus RELY ('bank'). For me, not the happiest of clues to 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: Crustacean, a sort to swim alongside fish (8)","output":"### Answer: OSTRACOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crustacean\nA charade of OSTRA, an anagram ('to swim') of 'a sort' plus ('alongside') COD ('fish'). The word surfaced from an early interest in plankton."}
{"instruction":"You 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 union leader, not fit for purpose, making a point (5)","output":"### Answer: FOCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: point\nU\/S is unserviceable ('not fit for purpose'), but where the FOC comes from I have no idea, so it is over 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: Warrior is retreating, say, having got very hot (9)","output":"### Answer: SIEGFRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warrior\nA charade of SI, a reversal ('retreating') of 'is' plus EG ('say') plus ('having') FRIED ('got very 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: Scripture I had translated, having received sponsorship? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ADI GRANTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scripture\nAn envelope ('having received') of GRANT ('sponsorship') in ADIH, an anagram ('translated') of 'I had', for the Sikh sacred 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: British in control, making money abroad (5)","output":"### Answer: RUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: money abroad\nAn envelope ('in') of B ('British') in RULE ('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: Like comic Hilda's female act (5-7)","output":"### Answer: CHILD-BEARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: female act\nA hidden-answer with-some-help-from-the answer: 'comi**C HILD**a' is child-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: A malleable woman, someone contemptible half the time (2,5,2,3)","output":"### Answer: AS OFTEN AS NOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: half the time\nA charade of 'a' plus SOFT ('malleable') plus ENA ('woman') plus SNOT ('someone contemptible')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firefighter once given a challenge over the phone (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firefighter once\nSounds like ('over the phone') A DARE ('a challenge'), for Red Adair, an expert at fighting oil well fires."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up with Pasquale and his like? They engender vexation! (9)","output":"### Answer: UPSETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They engender vexation\nA charade of 'up' plus SETTERS ('Pasquale and his 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: Bothered about certain notes, becoming hyster\u00adical (9)","output":"### Answer: DELIRIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hyster\u00adical\nA charade of DELIR, a reversal ('about') of RILED ('bothered') plus IOUS ('certain 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: Formal gathering around a king (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: king\nAn envelope ('gathering around') of 'a' in PRIM ('formal')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flighty type to get going when faced with sign of danger (8)","output":"### Answer: REDSTART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flighty 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: The fellow caught leaving Liverpool club for a watering hole (6)","output":"### Answer: TAVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a watering hole\nA subtraction: T[he c]AVERN ('Liverpool club') minus HE ('fellow') and C ('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: Challenging attitude of French fellow who's given a ring? (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Challenging attitude\nA charade of DE ('of French') plus FIANC\u00c9 ('fellow who's given 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: Artist is protecting child from children's disease (8)","output":"### Answer: RACHITIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: children's disease\nAn envelope ('protecting') of CHIT ('child') in RA ('artist') plus 'is'. More commonly known as rickets."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0that generates intense beam (5)","output":"### Answer: LASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nDouble 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: Mary was one of them \u2014 she repeatedly pressed for change (13)","output":"### Answer: SHEPHERDESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mary was one of them\nAn anagram ('for change') of 'she' 'she' ('repeatedly') 'presses'. The Madonna is sometimes represented as a shepherdess."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Polls about to close with awful fear around (9)","output":"### Answer: REFERENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polls\nA charade of RE ('about') plus FERENDA, an envelope (around') of END (close') in FERA, an anagram ('awful') of '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: Cold legs? They could pose problems for mountaineers (6)","output":"### Answer: CLIMBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They could pose problems for mountaineers\nA charade of C ('cold') plus LIMBS ('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: Start to dance with stranger and totter (6)","output":"### Answer: DODDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: totter\nA charade of D ('start to **D**ance') plus ODDER ('stranger')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 home, fun out of order? One must be lacking (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: SENSE OF HUMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serious home, fun out of order? One must be lacking\nAn anagram ('out of order') of 'serious home fun', minus I ('one must be lacking'). A definite &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: Soldier, wounded finally, retreats in disarray (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DESERT RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\nA charade of D ('wounde**D** finally') plus ESERTRAT, an anagram ('in disarray') of 'retreats'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A night informally includes some Parisian rock (8)","output":"### Answer: ANDESITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rock\nAn envelope ('includes') of DES ('some Parisian') in 'a' plus NITE ('night 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: Zealous apostle penning a choral song (8)","output":"### Answer: STASIMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: choral song\nAn envelope ('penning') of 'a' in ST. SIMON. Not Simon Peter, but another apostle Simon the Zealot, mentioned in Luke 6:15 and Acts 1:13. Stasimon is a choral song in Greek 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: Parachutist maybe in battle region, not the first or last (6)","output":"### Answer: LANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parachutist maybe\nA subtraction [f]LANDER[s] ('battle region', First World War) without its outer letters ('not the first or 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: Shouted, sounding like one with hair torn out completely (6)","output":"### Answer: BAWLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shouted\nOne of the better homophones ('sounding') of BALD ('like one with hair torn out 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: Bark coming from whippet, apparently (5)","output":"### Answer: TAPPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bark\nA hidden answer ('coming from') in 'whippe**T APPA**rently'. I had come across this in the alternate spelling tapa, as a Polynesian fabric made from paper mulberry 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: Near a swimmer, keeping very quiet (8)","output":"### Answer: APPROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Near\nAn envelope ('keeping') of PP ('very quiet') in 'a' plus ROACH ('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: Mostly stand over tabloid franchise (8)","output":"### Answer: SUFFRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: franchise\nAn envelope ('over') of RAG ('tabloid') in SUFFE[r] ('stand') cut short ('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: Superior bishop fills in part 10 (12)","output":"### Answer: INSURRECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\nAn envelope ('fills') of U ('superior') plus RR ('bishop') in 'in' plus SECTION ('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: Small aristo dislodges line of police in 10's General HQ (4,6)","output":"### Answer: POST OFFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10's General HQ\nA substitution: 'police' with the L ('line') replaced by ('dislodges') S ('small') plus TOFF ('aristo'), for the insurrectionists' headquarters in the Easter Rising."}
{"instruction":"You 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 carrier left to absorb another one in bad faith (8)","output":"### Answer: BETRAYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad faith\nAn envelope ('to absorb') of TRAY ('another one' i.e. another 'carrier', in this case just the usual meaning of something to carry e.g. food) in BEA ('old carrier' here the airline British European Airways) plus 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: Chap picked up ball control (8)","output":"### Answer: GUIDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: control\nA charade of GUI, a sound-alike ('picked up') of GUY ('chap') plus DANCE ('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: Author marks work by Yeats (4)","output":"### Answer: POEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: work by Yeats\nA charade of POE (Edgar Allen, 'author') plus M ('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: Barrow boy served rotten flounders (6,6)","output":"### Answer: STREET VENDOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barrow boy\nAn anagram ('flounders') of 'served 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: Leader of 10 essentially guarding area (6)","output":"### Answer: PEARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader of 10\nAn envelope ('guarding') of A ('area') in PER SE ('essentially'), for Patrick Pearse, a leader of the Easter Rising."}
{"instruction":"You 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 politician, one controlling working lives (8)","output":"### Answer: UNIONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loyal politician\nAn envelope ('controlling') of ON ('working') plus IS ('lives') in UNIT ('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: I call for help and stay working for balanced state (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOSTASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: balanced state\nA charade of 'I' plus SOS ('call for help') plus TASY, an anagram ('working') 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: \"Erin is great!\" \u2014 slogan originally spread by its leaders? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: EASTER RISING \n ### Explanation: \"Erin is great!\" \u2014 slogan originally spread by its leaders? (6,6)\nAn anagram ('spread') of 'Erin is great' plus S ('**S**logan originally'), with an extended 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: Number in favour of surrounding university (4)","output":"### Answer: FOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\nAn envelope ('surrounding') of U ('university') in FOR ('in favour 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: Delivered popular short film on time to cutter (9)","output":"### Answer: INFLICTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delivered\nA charade of IN ('popular') plus FLIC[k] ('film') minus its last letter ('short') plus T ('time') plus ED ('cutter' \u2013 a change from 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: Apparently different Reserves go by (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: go by\nAn envelope ('reserves') of AP ('apparently') in ELSE ('different')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oxymoron born in 18: 26 1916 (1,8,6)","output":"### Answer: A TERRIBLE BEAUTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oxymoron\nThe refrain of WB Yeats' poem Easter 1916, \"a terrible beauty is 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: Powerful society passes round Republican signs (8)","output":"### Answer: PORTENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: signs\nAn envelope ('passes round') of R ('Republican') in POTENT ('powerful') plus S ('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: Start limited by 10 b\u00eates noires (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\nA hidden answer ('limited by') reversed ('10' \u2013 RISING) in 'b\u00ea**TES NO**ires'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, churchman assists shelling (10)","output":"### Answer: CANNONADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: shelling\nSounds like ('reportedly') CANON ('churchman') plus AIDS ('assists')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Offers made by very resolute rebels about noon (10)","output":"### Answer: VOLUNTEERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offers\nA charade of V ('very') plus an envelope ('about') of N ('noon') in OLUTEERS, an anagram ('rebels') of 'resolute'. The Ulster and Irish Volunteers were paramilitary groups at the time of the Easter Rising."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colonists jail special \"heirs of 1916\", ambitious types (9)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ambitious types\nAn envelope ('jail') of SP ('special') plus IRA (Irish Republican Army, 'heirs of 1916') in ANTS ('colonists'),"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rioting man stealing articles (8)","output":"### Answer: ANATHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse\nAn envelope ('stealing') of A plus THE ('articles') in 'a' plus NMA, an anagram ('rioting') 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: A scheme abandoned by English 17 (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nA charade of 'a' plus D[e]VICE ('scheme') without an E ('abandoned by 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: In 1607 they fled opposing sides in stormy sea (5)","output":"### Answer: EARLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: In 1607 they fled\nAn envelope ('in') of RL (right and left, 'opposing sides') in EAS, an anagram ('stormy') of 'sea'. The definition references the from Ireland in September 1607."}
{"instruction":"You 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's helping Ireland, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ireland, perhaps\nA hidden answer ('helping') in 'Pa**ISLE**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: Physicist showing new path he's worked out with chess piece (7,7)","output":"### Answer: STEPHEN HAWKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Physicist\nA charade of STEPHENHAW, an anagram ('worked out') of 'new path he's' plus KING ('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: So marsh, except for odd parts, happens to be fertile spot (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fertile spot\nA charade of OAS ('s**O** m**A**r**S**h except for odd parts') plus IS ('happens 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: Carnivore in rage, very unhappy, coming back with new energy (9)","output":"### Answer: WOLVERINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carnivore\nA charade of WOLVERI, a reversal ('coming back') of IRE ('rage') plus V ('very') plus LOW ('unhappy'); plus N ('new') plus 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: Increasing taxation initially relating to jewellery (8)","output":"### Answer: TREBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increasing\nA charade of T ('**T**axation initially') plus RE ('relating to') plus BLING ('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: Most unusual depth in poem by saint (6)","output":"### Answer: ODDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most unusual\nAn envelope ('in') of D ('depth') in ODE ('poem') plus ST ('saint')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 annual period around Christmas (4)","output":"### Answer: NOEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas\nA reversal ('around') of LEON, a charade of L ('end of annua**L**') plus EON (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: Dignified arrangement of a quest set up without pressure (10)","output":"### Answer: STATUESQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dignified\nAn anagram ('arrangement') of 'a quest set u[p]' minus the P ('without 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: Fruit began to go rotten in vehicle (10)","output":"### Answer: LOGANBERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nAn envelope ('in') of GANBE, an anagram ('to go rotten') of 'began' in LORRY ('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: Search with horse covering miles (4)","output":"### Answer: COMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Search\nAn envelope ('covering') of M ('miles') on COB ('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: Meal, excellent, quietly consumed (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meal\nAn envelope ('consumed') of P (*piano,* 'quietly') in SUPER ('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: On the whole exhausted before melodrama's last lines (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: ALL IN ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: On the whole\nA charade of ALL IN ('exhausted') plus A ('melodram**A**'s last') plus LL ('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: Passed area in open range (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERTAKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passed\nAn envelope ('in') of A ('area') in OVERT ('open') plus KEN ('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: Material from speech in order (5)","output":"### Answer: CHINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'spee**CH IN O**rder'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's odd gems one ignores (7,7)","output":"### Answer: GEORGES SIMENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crime writer\nAn anagram ('odd') of 'gems one ignores'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lingo boss translated for football team (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SPORTING LISBON \n ### Explanation: Definition: football team\nAn anagram ('translated') of 'print lingo boss'. That took a little working out, as I was expecting (for no very good reason) an 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: Point for example about registration mark's hidden feature (6,3)","output":"### Answer: EASTER EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: hidden feature\nAn envelope ('about') of REG ('registration mark') in EAST ('point' of the compass) plus EG ('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: Trouble with fluttering lashes (6)","output":"### Answer: HASSLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble\nAn anagram ('fluttering') of 'lashes'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Occasionally negative, therefore receiving stick (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: NOW AND THEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Occasionally\nAn envelope ('receiving') of WAND ('stick') in NO ('negative') plus THEN ('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: Clever chart from which temperature is taken (4)","output":"### Answer: ABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever\nA subtraction: [t]ABLE ('chart') minus the T ('from which temperature is 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: Very involved requirement in store (4-4)","output":"### Answer: KNEE-DEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very involved\nAn envelope ('in') of NEED ('requirement') in KEEP ('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: Sound from hooter, overwhelming one (5)","output":"### Answer: NOISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound\nAn envelope ('overwhelming') of I ('one') in NOSE (colloquial 'hooter' \u2013 but not 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: Get through election mostly working for high-flying data collector (7,7)","output":"### Answer: WEATHER BALLOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: high-flying data collector\nA charade of WEATHER ('get through') plus BALLO[t] ('election') cut short ('mostly') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plots beginning to subvert Conservative policies (10)","output":"### Answer: STORYLINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plots\nA charade of S ('beginning to **S**ubvert') plus TORY ('Conservative') plus LINES ('policies')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0estimate of cost (9)","output":"### Answer: QUOTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extract\nDouble 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: Doctor cares not for predecessor (8)","output":"### Answer: ANCESTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: predecessor\nAn anagram ('doctor') of 'cares 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: Funny series? Some miss it completely (6)","output":"### Answer: SITCOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Funny series\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'mis**S IT COM**pletely'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quiet, vocally (5)","output":"### Answer: PIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit\nA sound-alike ('vocally') of PEACE ('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: King unknown in middle of desert island (4)","output":"### Answer: SKYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\nAn envelope ('in') of K ('king') plus Y (algebraic 'unknown') in SE ('middle of de**SE**rt')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Measures widely adopted using rhythm method (6,6)","output":"### Answer: METRIC SYSTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measures widely adopted\nDefinition and cryptic 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: Crucible's top puzzle controlled by the government (6,6)","output":"### Answer: PUBLIC SECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: controlled by the government\nAn anagram ('puzzle') of 'Crucible's top'. An interresting surface makes up for the awkward anagrind and the allusive 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: State thanks soldiers from the East infiltrating spies (7)","output":"### Answer: CROATIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nAn envelope ('infiltrating') of ROAT, a reversal ('from the East') of TA ('thanks') plus OR ('soldiers') in CIA ('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: Game\u00a0lady never joined (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OLD MAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nDouble 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: Illicit dealers want to trade in pints, perhaps (5,10)","output":"### Answer: BLACK MARKETEERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illicit dealers\nAn envelope ('in') of LACK ('want') plus MARKET ('trade') in BEERS ('pints, 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: In absence of leader, Frank remained (4)","output":"### Answer: LAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: remained\n[p]LAIN ('frank') minus its first letter ('in absence of 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: Casting director, plastered, finds a way to get up (10)","output":"### Answer: STEPLADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a way to get up\nAn anagram ('casting') of D ('director') plus 'plastered'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's shorts hung awkwardly (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SONG THRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winger\nAn anagram ('awkwardly') of 'shorts hung'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 heading for capital in revolution (4)","output":"### Answer: COUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: revolution\nA charade of CO ('commander') plus UP ('heading for 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: Having made the side, a sportsman's idle very rarely (4,2,1,4,4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE IN A BLUE MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: very rarely\nA charade of ONCE IN ('having made the side'), plus 'a' plus BLUE ('sportsman') plus MOON ('idle', 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: Demanding chap behind English team (7)","output":"### Answer: EXIGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demanding\nA charade of E ('English') plus XI ('team') plus GENT ('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: Honour daughter, mean son having scarpered (7)","output":"### Answer: DIGNIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honour\nA charade of D ('daughter') plus [s]IGNIFY ('mean') minus the S ('son having scarpered')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for online mission? (9)","output":"### Answer: EVOCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calling\nA charade of E ('online') plus VOCATION ('mission')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 often wants one to get back (6)","output":"### Answer: RETAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director often wants one\nDouble definition, the 'director' being of a 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: Theatrical make-up fellow dismissed by agent (9,5)","output":"### Answer: CHARACTER ACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theatrical\nA charade of CHARACTER ('make-up') plus [f]ACTOR ('agent') minus the F ('fellow dismissed'). The definition has 'theatrical' 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: Cheap wine put new heart into board (5)","output":"### Answer: PLONK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheap wine\nPL[a]NK ('board') with its middle letter replaced ('put new heart 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: A drop of dew in finest fresh flower (8)","output":"### Answer: BEDSTRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Game\u00a0couple (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nDouble definition, the second being the verb in the sense of join."}
{"instruction":"You 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 name from masonic tiles? (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: tiles\nAn anagram ('mysterious') of 'maso[n]ic' minus the N ('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: Stars rule in America (4)","output":"### Answer: URSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stars\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('rule') in USA ('America'). Ursa Major and Minor, the Great and Little 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: Land it \u2014 airman flying with United Airlines, primarily (10)","output":"### Answer: MAURITANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\nAn anagram ('flying') of 'it airman' plus UA ('United Airlines primarily')."}
{"instruction":"You 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? I'm thinking: \"Job\" (6)","output":"### Answer: CAREER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Job\nA charade of CARE ('worry') plus ER (hesitation, 'I'm 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: Work out\u00a0problem in textbook? (8)","output":"### Answer: EXERCISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work out\nDouble 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: What's on telly? Prepared to fight over page (3-3,3)","output":"### Answer: SET-TOP BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's on telly\nAn envelope ('over') of P ('page') in SET ('prepared') plus 'to' plus BOX ('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: Health food book was published (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Health food\nA charade of B ('book') plus RAN ('was published')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 hairdo (4)","output":"### Answer: PERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairdo\nA charade of PER ('a') plus M ('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: Writer of article about guy: an awful time without love? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: AGONY AUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nAn envelope ('without') of O ('love') in AGNYAUNT, a charade of AGNYAUN, another envelope ('about') of GNYAU, an anagram ('awful') of 'guy an' in AN ('article') plus T ('time'). More awkward to describe than to 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: Check section with news (8)","output":"### Answer: SLOWDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\nA charade of S ('section') plus LOWDOWN ('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: Earns millions: small tax returns (6)","output":"### Answer: MERITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Earns\nA charade of M ('millions') plus ERITS, a reversal ('returns') of S ('small') plus TIRE ('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: Hold drink \u2014 professional driver getting round numbers bottles (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HALF NELSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold\nA charade of HALF ('drink') plus NELSON, an envelope ('bottles') of ELS (Ernie, crossword's favourite golfer, 'driver') plus ('getting') O ('round') in N N ('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: Intellect? No! Crossword setters? (4)","output":"### Answer: NOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intellect\nA charade of 'no' plus US ('crossword setters'). Delightfully self-deprecating."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in a scrum bit players (6)","output":"### Answer: EXTRAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit players\nA charade of EX ('old') plus TRAS, an anagram ('in a scrum') of '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: Inflatable bed at front down completely (4-2)","output":"### Answer: BLOW UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inflatable\nA charade of B ('**B**ed at front') plus LOW ('down') plus UP ('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: Violence following pub attack (7)","output":"### Answer: BARRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: attack\nA charade of BAR ('pub') plus RAGE ('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: Picture that is cover for Playboy? (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture\nAn envelope ('cover for') of MAG ('Playboy?') in IE ('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: Lift up features, miss out to see sweet thing (7)","output":"### Answer: GUMDROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet thing\nA charade of GUM, a reversal ('lift up' in a down light) of MUG ('features') plus DROP ('miss 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: Men taking in last show (6)","output":"### Answer: OLIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nAn envelope ('taking in') of LIVE ('last') in OR ('men'), for the Lionel Bart 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: He wrote for us a song about you in a vehicle (9)","output":"### Answer: ARAUCARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: He wrote for us\nAn envelope ('about') of AUCAR, another envelope ('in') of U ('you') in A CAR ('a vehicle') in ARIA ('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: Red lips: blue outside (7)","output":"### Answer: CRIMSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\nAn envelope ('outside') of RIMS ('lips') in CON (Conservative, '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: Piers Morgan: \"US run a highly organised community\" (13)","output":"### Answer: SUPERORGANISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a highly organised community\nAn anagram ('run') of 'Piers Morgan 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: Become angry? What for? It's mad (5,1,3)","output":"### Answer: THROW A FIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become angry\nAn anagram ('mad') of 'what 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: Rob has two unfinished beers (7)","output":"### Answer: PILLAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rob\nA charade of PIL[s] plus LAGE[r] ('two unfinished 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: Small number \u2014 at least one left (7)","output":"### Answer: NOMINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small\nA charade of NO ('number') plus MIN (minimum, 'at least') plus A ('one') plus 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: 1 across call a vote for the negative Republican candidate? (2-5)","output":"### Answer: NO-TRUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 across call\nA charade of NO ('a vote for the negative') plus TRUMP ('Republican 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: Wine specialist reviewing mature old barrel (6)","output":"### Answer: BODEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine specialist\nA reversal ('reviewing') of AGED ('mature') plus O ('old') plus B ('barrel'). 'specialist' here is a business, not 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: Frenchman and wife to start again (5)","output":"### Answer: RENEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: start again\nA charade of R\u00c9N\u00c9 ('Frenchman') plus W ('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: Dispensing with loving gestures, thugs pin me to ground, helpless (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPOTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: helpless\nAn anagram ('ground') of 't[hugs] pin me to' without HUGS ('dispensing with loving gestures')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cup replay's final touch by Hearts left back (6)","output":"### Answer: TROPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cup\nA reversal ('back') of Y ('repla**Y**'s final touch') plus H ('Hearts' in bridge, for example) plus PORT ('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: Secret police force's arrest (6)","output":"### Answer: STASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: arrest\nA reference to Stasi, the former East German secret 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: Mob wants me to go off in a while, having retreated? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TIME BOMB \n ### Explanation: Mob wants me to go off in a while, having retreated? (4,4)\nAn envelope ('in') of MEBOM, an anagram ('to go off') of 'mob' plus 'me' in TIB, a reversal ('having retreated') of BIT ('while' \"I'll get round to it in a bit\"), with an extended definition, if not a very accurate 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-and-out, like team with such a record? (4)","output":"### Answer: WINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Down-and-out\nA reference to WIN O (no win, 'like team with such a record')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 defamation cases during stay not a result of contaminated food (5,5)","output":"### Answer: DELHI BELLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: result of contaminated food\nAn envelope ('during') of LHIBEL, another envelope ('cases') of H ('hotel') in LIBEL ('defamation') in DEL[a]Y ('stay') minus the A ('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: Got off just over halfway through dismal government-free existence (7)","output":"### Answer: REALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: existence\nAn envelope ('through'; 'just over halfway' indicates the placing of the inclusion) of ALIT ('got off') in [g]REY ('dismal') minut the G ('govenment-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: Letters you see to be typed, for example S-K-I-P T-E-A (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPTCHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letters you see to be typed\nA charade of CAPT (captain, 'skip') plus 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: They're not even occasional painkillers! (3,7)","output":"### Answer: ODD NUMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're not even\nA charade of ODD ('occasional') plus NUMBERS ('painkillers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 military official's losing it (4)","output":"### Answer: GAGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: losing it\nA charade of G ('grand') plus AGA ('military 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: Lincoln pub given the go-ahead in key letters (8)","output":"### Answer: ALPHABET \n ### Explanation: Definition: letters\nAn envelope ('in') of PH (public house, 'pub') plus ABE ('Lincoln') \u2013 with 'given the go-ahead' indicating the order of the particle \u2013 in ALT ('key' on a computer keypad)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 allowed for preparation once varied with it (6)","output":"### Answer: NOTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time allowed for preparation\nAn anagram ('varied') of 'once' plus '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: Literary man's endless fun, hosting evening of poetry (6)","output":"### Answer: JEEVES \n ### Explanation: Literary man's endless fun, hosting evening of poetry (6)\nAn envelope ('hosting') of EVE ('evening of poetry') in JES[t] ('fun') minus its last letter ('endless'). 'Man' is in the sense of servant, for the valet to Bertie Wooster in P.G. Wodehouse'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: The reason solicitor's reported heavy blizzard (5-3)","output":"### Answer: WHITE-OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy blizzard\nSounds like ('reported') WHY TOUT ('the reason solicitor')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 divider flexibly accommodating ununoctium (the last) (6,9)","output":"### Answer: DMITRI MENDELEEV \n ### Explanation: Element divider flexibly accommodating ununoctium (the last) (6,9)\nAn envelope ('accommodating') of M ('ununoctiu**M** (the last)') in DMITRIENDELEEV, an anagram ('flexibly') of 'element divider'. Mendeleev developed the Periodic Table of elements; ununoctium is currently the last known element in the table, so the clue has an extended 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: Cheers solvers are barred from getting (3,8,4)","output":"### Answer: YOU SHOULDN\u2019T HAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheers\nA charade of YOU ('solvers') plus SHOULDN'T HAVE ('barred from getting')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Redevelopment of East End integral to total object of perception (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SENSE DATUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: object of perception\nAn envelope ('integral to') of ENSEDAT, an anagram ('redevelopment') of 'east end' in SUM ('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: Very impressive visit without telephone (7)","output":"### Answer: STATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very impressive\nAn envelope ('without') of TEL ('telephone') in STAY ('visit')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 one bumped into on the rebound? (4)","output":"### Answer: ITEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A couple\nA charade of I ('one') plus TEM, a reversal ('on the rebound') of MET ('bumped 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: So makeshift team did it at last? (7,8)","output":"### Answer: COBBLED TOGETHER \n ### Explanation: So makeshift team did it at last? (7,8)\nA rather Rufus-like cryptic definition, with the connection of 'last' with shoemaking."}
{"instruction":"You 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 members say they've made it up (3,4-4,4)","output":"### Answer: THE MILE-HIGH CLUB \n ### Explanation: Its members say they've made it up (3,4-4,4)\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: Making merry a bit insane while away! (2,8)","output":"### Answer: IN ABSENTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: while away\nAn anagram ('making merry') of 'a bit 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: Dissident went and won Hemel Hempstead? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NEW TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hemel Hempstead?\nAn anagram ('dissident') of 'went' plus 'won'. The question mark justifies the indication by 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: Vehicle heading for Hertfordshire wilderness (4)","output":"### Answer: BUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wilderness\nA charade of BUS ('vehicle') plus H ('heading for **H**ertfordshire')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 singer and players, one singing before 24 across (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old singer\nA charade of CAST ('players') plus RAT ('one singing') plus O ('24 across' 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: Reportedly be good on the 24 across (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the 24 across\nA charade of B ('reportedly be') plus RIGHT ('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: Blackbird to launch a 24 across (4)","output":"### Answer: BOWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: launch a 24 across\nA charade of B ('black') plus OWL ('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: Staggering home, overwhelmed by gusto, and stumbling (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTOUNDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staggering\nAn envelope ('overwhelmed by') of IN ('home') in ASTOUNDG, an anagram ('stumbling') of 'gusto and'. Excellent 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: Sheridan ceremoniously welcomes one at 24 across (6)","output":"### Answer: DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one at 24 across\nA hidden answer ('welcomes') in 'Sheri**DAN CER**emoniously'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gives her address and, if not, a lock of hair (8)","output":"### Answer: ORATRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: She gives her address\nA charade of OR ('if not') plus 'a' plus TRESS ('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: Rebuffed person with account about politician's makeovers (7)","output":"### Answer: REVAMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: makeovers\nAn envelope ('about') of MP ('politician') in REVAS, a reversal ('rebuffed') of SAVER ('person with 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: They hang from the neck of special friend, married on the rebound (7)","output":"### Answer: DEWLAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They hang from the neck\nA reversal ('on the rebound') of S ('special') plus PAL ('friend') plus WED ('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: He sells car, the Chinese model (8)","output":"### Answer: MERCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: He sells\nA charade of MERC (Mercedes Benz, 'car') plus HAN ('the Chinese') plus T ('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: With fortune in dollars, who changed job for 24 acrosses? (6,10)","output":"### Answer: SHADOW CHANCELLOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: job for 24 acrosses\nAn envelope ('in') of CHANCE ('fortune') in SHADOWLLOR, an anagram ('changed') of 'dollars who'. Ed Balls was onetime Shadow Chancellor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Latitude taken by compilers of an erudite nature is justified (4,6)","output":"### Answer: WELL EARNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: justified\nAn envelope ('taken by') of L ('latitude') in WE ('compilers') plus LEARNED ('of an erudite nature'). I would probably hyphenate well-earned, but maybe that's just 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: Left backing return of Labour Party (4)","output":"### Answer: BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\nA charade of BAL, a reversal ('return') of LAB ('Labour') plus L ('left'); 'backing' indicates the order of the 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: Defend media manipulation in 24 across's movement (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKSPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24 across's movement\nA charade of BACK ('defend') plus SPIN ('media manipulation')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Solomon penning a book on scripture (8)","output":"### Answer: SABOTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hinder\nAn envelope ('penning') of 'a' plus B ('book') plus OT ('scripture') in SAGE ('Solomon')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 northwards with others (2,2)","output":"### Answer: ET AL \n ### Explanation: Definition: with others\nA reversal ('northward' in a down light) of LATE ('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: Azed addicts filling vacant bierkeller in fair (6)","output":"### Answer: BAZAAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fair\nAn envelope ('filling') of AZ ('azed') plus AA ('addicts') in BR ('vacant **B**ierkelle**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: Confuse with wrong turns in performance in 24 across (7)","output":"### Answer: FOXTROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: performance in 24 across\nA charade of FOX ('confuse') plus TROT, a reversal ('turns') of TORT ('wrong'). I do not quite see Elizabeth Bennet doing the 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: Determined a doubter will convert (8)","output":"### Answer: OBDURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determined\nAn anagram ('will convert') of 'a doubter'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One smouldering vocalist who goes to the 24 across (10)","output":"### Answer: CINDERELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: who goes to the 24 across\nA charade of CINDER ('one smouldering') plus ELLA (Fitzgerald, '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: Feature extra large trousers (6)","output":"### Answer: CHINOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trousers\nA charade of CHIN ('feature') plus OS ('extra 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: 24 across's movement training, eg workers and soldiers \u2014 potential unit (8,6)","output":"### Answer: PEASANTS REVOLT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24 across's movement\nA charade of PE ('training') plus AS ('eg') plus ANTS ('workers') plus RE ('soldiers') plus VOLT ('potential unit'). The sermons of John Ball inspired the Peasants' Revolt in 1381."}
{"instruction":"You 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 100 pounds, design trumpet (8)","output":"### Answer: PROCLAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: trumpet\nA charade of PRO ('for') plus C ('100') plus L ('pounds') plus AIM ('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: Support rock band in dirty surroundings (5,2)","output":"### Answer: STAND BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\nAn envelope ('in') of ANDB, an anagram ('rock') of 'band' in STY ('dirty 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: Sides of equilateral with smooth side (6)","output":"### Answer: ELEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: side\nA charade of EL ('sides of **E**quilatera**L**') plus EVEN ('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: Lure of extremely statesmanlike fascist (6)","output":"### Answer: SEDUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lure\nA charade of SE ('extremely **S**tatesmanlik**E**') plus DUCE (Il Duce, Mussolini, 'fascist')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0man on the 24 across (4)","output":"### Answer: BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\nDouble definition, the second being a reference the footballer George 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: Topple record in bout (6)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Topple\nAn envelope ('in') of EP ('record') in DOSE ('bout', as in \"a bout of the flu\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 artist with stern passion (6)","output":"### Answer: ARDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: passion\nA charade of AR, a reversal ('revolutionary') of RA ('artist') plus DOUR ('stern')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prisoners exercise force (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: force\nA charade of CONS ('prisoners') plus TRAIN ('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: One assisting abbot\u00a0earlier (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One assisting abbot\nDouble 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: Film derived from grand hit, say, had worked (1,4,4,5)","output":"### Answer: A HARD DAY\u2019S NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nAn anagram ('worked') of 'grand hit say had', for Richard Lester's film with the Beatles."}
{"instruction":"You 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, last of sequence by saint in stack (7)","output":"### Answer: EPISTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter\nA charade of E ('last of sequenc**E**') plus ('by') PISTLE, an envelope ('in') of ST ('saint') in PILE ('stack')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resentment created by faulty information about love (7)","output":"### Answer: DUDGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resentment\nAn envelope ('about') of O ('love') in { DUD ('faulty') plus 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: Idol in company with time for cigar (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cigar\nAn envelope ('in') of HERO ('idol') in CO ('company') plus T ('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: Finish without large fight (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fight\nA subtraction: COMP[l]ETE ('finish') minus L ('without 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: Fussy, done with detail (4-10)","output":"### Answer: OVER-PARTICULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fussy\nA charade of OVER ('done') plus PARTICULAR ('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: Dog going round in big rocket (5)","output":"### Answer: CORGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('going round') answer in 'b**IG ROC**ket'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dossier about dodgy scam I copy (9)","output":"### Answer: FACSIMILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: copy\nAn envelope ('about') of ACSIM, an anagram ('dodgy') of 'scam I' in FILE ('dossier')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talkative, spiteful, interrupted by husband (6)","output":"### Answer: CHATTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talkative\nAn envelope ('interrupted by') of H ('husband') in CATTY ('spiteful')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shown by architect connected with church (6)","output":"### Answer: WRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strain\nA charade of WREN (Sir Christopher Michael, 'architect' of St Paul's in London, among many other buildings) plus CH ('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: Take off from landing place (4)","output":"### Answer: DOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take off\nDouble 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: Calling after drink for end of joke (9)","output":"### Answer: PUNCHLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: end of joke\nA charade of PUNCH ('drink') plus LINE ('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: Planet mostly at one concerning aim for population limit (10,5)","output":"### Answer: SATURATION POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: population limit\nA charade of SATUR[n] ('planet mostly') plus 'at' plus I ('one') plus ON ('concerning') plus POINT ('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: Cross ground one day, bearing north (7)","output":"### Answer: ANNOYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\nAn envelope ('bearing') of N ('north') in ANOYED, an anagram ('ground') of 'one 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: Remain hard up due to struggle as novelist (6,2,7)","output":"### Answer: DAPHNE DU MAURIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelist\nAn anagram ('to struggle') of 'remain hard up due'. A fine anagram and 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: Employing some devious ingenuity (5)","output":"### Answer: USING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employing\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'devio**US ING**enuity'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Led to suffer under sorrowful burden (6)","output":"### Answer: SADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: burden\nA charade of SAD ('sorrowful') plus ('under' giving the order of particles in a down light) DLE, an anagram ('to suffer') of '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: Creep nervously round trap, lifting cover (8)","output":"### Answer: PRETENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover\nAn envelope ('round') of TEN, a reversal ('lifting' in a down light) of NET ('trap') in PRECE, an anagram ('nervously') of 'creep'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 chance to reform, giving up following trespass (8)","output":"### Answer: ENCROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: trespass\nAn anagram ('to reform') of '[f]or chance' minus the F ('giving up 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: Height of delight about English verse (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Height\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('English') plus V ('verse') in ELATION ('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: Careful \u2013 your old-fashioned clothing split (7)","output":"### Answer: THRIFTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Careful\nAn envelope ('clothing') of RIFT ('split') in THY ('your 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: Confirm chlorine measurement (6)","output":"### Answer: CLINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confirm\nA charade of CL ('chlorine', chemical symbol) plus INCH ('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: Soil in shortage lacking depth (5)","output":"### Answer: EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soil\nA subtraction: [d]EARTH ('shortage') minus the D ('lacking depth')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Border rising involving small network (4)","output":"### Answer: MESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: network\nAn envelope ('involving') of S ('small') in MEH, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of HEM ('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: Her caper corrupted minister (8)","output":"### Answer: PREACHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: minister\nAn anagram ('corrupted') of 'her caper'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 well (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge\nA charade of EX ('old') plus HALE ('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: Nobleman has yen to leave before time (4)","output":"### Answer: EARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nobleman\nA subtraction: EARL[y] ('before time') less the Y ('yen 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: Food is dear \u2014 money needed (10)","output":"### Answer: SWEETBREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nA charade of SWEET ('dear') plus BREAD ('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: Cautious about rum that's poor quality (6)","output":"### Answer: SHODDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: poor quality\nAn envelope ('about') of ODD ('rum') in SHY ('cautious')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Image-building maneater to forge ahead (8)","output":"### Answer: PROGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: forge ahead\nA charade of PR ('image-building') plus OGRESS ('maneater')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wife into river from transport system (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAMWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: transport system\nAn envelope ('into') of RAM ('force') plus W ('wife') in TAY ('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: Check firm (7)","output":"### Answer: STAUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\nDouble 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: Spirit's allowed? That's understood (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: understood\nA charade of IMP ('spirit') plus LICIT ('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: Fruit for girl to shout about (6)","output":"### Answer: CHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nAn envelope ('about') of HER ('girl') in CRY ('shout'). Looking at the blog on the Guardian site, I see that the answer given there is a misprint."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hunt acted badly on its own (10)","output":"### Answer: UNATTACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: on its own\nAn anagram ('badly') of 'a hunt acted'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old Bob's joint (4)","output":"### Answer: SHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move\nA charade of S (shilling, 'old Bob') plus HIP ('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: Make good soldiers triumph (6)","output":"### Answer: RECOUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make good\nA charade of RE ('soldiers') plud COUP ('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: Subject Antonia disseminated to student (8)","output":"### Answer: NATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subject\nA charade of NATIONA, an anagram ('disseminated') of 'Antonia' plus L ('student'). NATIONAL 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: Respite for swimmer boxing soldier (8)","output":"### Answer: BREATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Respite\nAn envelope ('boxing') of RE ('soldier') in BATHER ('swimmer'). I have argued before for RE as 'soldier' singular, a person in the regiment (and placed after his name e.g. Captain Francis Fowke RE), as well as plural (as in 25A RECOUP), the whole regiment."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prince round university (4)","output":"### Answer: HAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drag\nAn envelope ('round') of U ('university') in HAL ('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: Beat youth leader? That's the spirit! (6)","output":"### Answer: WHISKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the spirit\nA charade of WHISK ('beat') plys Y ('**Y**outh 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: Steal a march on man with bad temper (3-4)","output":"### Answer: PRE-EMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steal a march on\nA charade of P (pawn, 'man') plus REEMPT, an anagram ('bad') 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: Cause defeat for swimmer (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEA TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: swimmer\nA charade of SEAT ('cause') plus ROUT ('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: Plan to recycle liqueur (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARTREUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: liqueur\nA charade of CHART ('plan') plus RE-USE ('recycle')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 practices continuously (6)","output":"### Answer: ALWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: continuously\nA charade of AL (Capone, 'gangster') plus WAYS ('practices'; note the nounal 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: Light Infantry in degrading defeat (10)","output":"### Answer: DEMOLITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: defeat\nAn envelope ('in') of LI ('Light Infantry') in DEMOTION ('degrading' in the sense of downgrading)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 raised brackets for lighting (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ARC LAMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lighting\nA charade of AR, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of RA ('artist') plus CLAMPS ('brackets')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foursome involved in erotic festival (8)","output":"### Answer: CARNIVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: festival\nAn envelope ('involved in') of IV (Roman numeral, 'foursome') in CARNAL ('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: Inquisitive and tense when absorbed in Book of Changes (7)","output":"### Answer: ITCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inquisitive\nAn envelope ('when absorbed by') od T ('tense') in I CHING ('Book of Changes')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 princess with royal appearance (6)","output":"### Answer: MANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: appearance\nA charade of M ('married') plus ANNE ('princess') plus R ('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: Rascal set off after young soldiers (6)","output":"### Answer: CADETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: young soldiers\nA charade of CAD ('rascal') plus ETS, an anagram ('off') of '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: Blockage in colon, say (4)","output":"### Answer: STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blockage\nDouble definition, the second being a 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: Independent's last edition attracts love and goes quickly \u2014 can't believe it (6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE OF LIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: can't believe it\nA charade of T ('Independen**T**s last') plus ISSUE ('edition') plus O ('love') plus FLIES ('goes quickly'), with an allusive 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: How the papers show the truth in ink, with balanced exchange of letters (2,5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: IN BLACK AND WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: How the papers show the truth\nAn anagram ('exchange of letters') of 'ink with balanced'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 put off taking on Times (6)","output":"### Answer: DEXTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crossword fan\nAn envelope ('taking on') of X ('times') in DETER ('put off'). Colin Dexter, like his character Inspector Morse, is a crossword 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: Consumer items for Boatman bound by a large number of perverse rules (8)","output":"### Answer: DURABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consumer items\nAn envelope ('bound by') of AB ('boatman') in D (Roman 500, 'a large number') plus URLES, an anagram ('perverse') of '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: Periods of confinement for deceitful offence (6-2)","output":"### Answer: LYINGS-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Periods of confinement\nA charade of LYING ('deceitful') plus SIN ('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: One causes cuts in circulation, with red top in panic (6)","output":"### Answer: LATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: panic\nA charade of LATHE ('one causes cuts in circulation', a cryptic definition, as a lathe rotates) plus R ('**R**ed 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: Bird in Mirror to mourn Independent, gutted (6)","output":"### Answer: PEEWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA charade of PEEW, a reversal ('in mirror') of WEEP ('to mourn') plus IT ('**I**ndependen**T** gutted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 act conceals class (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFORMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crooked\nAn envelope ('conceals') of FORM ('class') in DEED ('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: Fury at American church leader having cash injected by unknowns (8)","output":"### Answer: APOPLEXY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fury\nA charade of A ('American') plus POPLE, an envelope ('having \u2026 injected') of L (pound, 'cash') in POPE ('church leader'), plus XY ('unknowns')"}
{"instruction":"You 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's leader has moral code about racial designation (6)","output":"### Answer: ETHNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: racial designation\nAn envelope ('about') of N ('**N**ewspaper's leader') in ETHIC ('moral 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: Don't hinder telling of legend with face pulled repeatedly by hack, ok? (4,3,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: KEEP OUT OF THE WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't hinder\nA charade of KEE, sounding like ('telling of') KEY ('legend' to a diagram, say) plus POUT ('face pulled') plus OFT ('repeatedly') plus HEW ('hack') plus AY ('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: Times, say, shows these unpaid workers absorbing a newspaper (6)","output":"### Answer: SERIFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Times, say, shows these\nAn envelope ('absorbing') of I ('a newspaper') in SERFS ('unpaid 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: Couple lose last scrap of hope in case (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Couple\nA subtraction: ATTACH[\u00e9] ('case') minus the E ('lose last scrap of hop**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: Have a go, grabbing girl where skin is dressed (7)","output":"### Answer: TANNERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: where skin is dressed\nAn envelope ('grabbing') of ANNE ('girl') in TRY ('have a 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: Drew attention (lose no time!) to rat (5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rat\nI cannot make any sense of the wordplay. Hopefully, someone will put me out of my misery soon 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: Unleashes chaos to rock Sun (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCORKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unleashes\nAn anagram ('chaos to') of 'rock 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: Showing political unity in savage newspaper leader (7)","output":"### Answer: FEDERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing political unity\nAn envelope ('in', with unusual but allowable placement: read a comma after 'savage') of ED (editor, 'newspaper leader') in FERAL ('savage')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prevents rust in gold finish to exotic metal in heavy tap (9)","output":"### Answer: INHIBITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It prevents rust\nA charade of 'in' plus HIBIT, an envelope ('in') of BI (bismuth, 'exotic metal') in HIT ('heavy tap') plus OR ('gold', with 'finish' indicating its place in the word). An inhibitor may prevent rust, but may hold back other chemical reactions."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quote from paper's other edition (2,5)","output":"### Answer: SO THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: End of quote\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'paper**S OTHER E**dition'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in conflict over retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: WARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guardian\nA charade of WAR ('conflict') plus DEN ('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: Snapper we found misbehaving in one publication (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWSPAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one publication\nAn anagram ('found misbehaving') of 'snapper 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: Former newspaper, one that never stopped (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: one that never stopped\nA charade of EX ('former') plus PRESS ('newspaper'?). The definition refers to a train, 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: Article on Polish nudity (3,4)","output":"### Answer: THE BUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: nudity\nA charade of THE (definite 'article') plus BUFF ('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: To the Left, Conservative way causes decay (3,3)","output":"### Answer: DRY ROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: decay\nA reversal ('to the left') of TORY ('Conservative') plus RD ('way'). In line with other clues here, perhaps 'causes' may be included in an allusive 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: Here find a newspaper, a revered one; a river runs through it (5,2)","output":"### Answer: FLEET ST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here find a newspaper, a revered one; a river runs through it\nAn envelope ('runs through it') of LEE ('a river') in FT (Financial Times, 'a newspaper') plus ST (saint, 'a revered one'). As Fleet Street is named from the River Fleet, the clue has an extended definition, even if neither the River nor the press is much in evidence now \u2013 the river is subterranean, and the papers have moved 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: \"Goodbye Porkpie Hat\" or \"1,000 lost, sadly\"? (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goodbye\nAn anagram ('sadly') of 'p[ork]pie hat' minus ('lost') 'or' and K ('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: One's end: laugh wildly; guzzle an impala (5)","output":"### Answer: HYENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's end: laugh wildly; guzzle an impala\nLast letters ('end') of 'laug**H** wildl**Y** guzzl**E** a**N** impal**A**' with an extended 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: Talks excitedly? Employs profanity, for a start (7)","output":"### Answer: EFFUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talks excitedly\nA charade of EFF (bowdlerised 'profanity') plus USES ('employs'), with 'for a start' indicating the order of the 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: Pretended Cliff Richard's back on ecstasy (7)","output":"### Answer: BLUFFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretended\nA charade of BLUFF ('cliff') plus E ('ecstasy') plus D ('Richar**D**'s 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: Ought queen to enter plump and slumped? (5-10)","output":"### Answer: ROUND-SHOULDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: slumped\nAn envelope ('to enter') of SHOULD ('ought') plus ER ('queen') in ROUNDED ('plump')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 military gathers from mujahedin, tellingly (5)","output":"### Answer: INTEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: What the military gathers\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'mujahed**IN TEL**lingly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pair's involved with it, if so? (9)","output":"### Answer: BIPARTITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bet pair's involved with it, if so\nAn anagram ('involved') of 'bet pair' plus 'it', with an extended 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: Opponent of capitalist worker receives demand to pay extra (9)","output":"### Answer: REDUNDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: extra\nAn envelope ('receives') of DUN ('demand to pay') in RED ('opponent of capitalist') plus ANT ('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: Extremes of creamy New York confectionery (5)","output":"### Answer: CANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: New York confectionery\nC AND Y are the 'extremes' of 'CreamY'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Migrant from Scotland's sane (5)","output":"### Answer: NOMAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Migrant\nNO MAD ('Scotland's sane' \u2013 'Scotland' for the Scottish use of NO for 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: Dwelling on outskirts of Stirling hosts very Gallic function (9)","output":"### Answer: STRESSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dwelling on\nAn envelope ('hosts') of TRES ('very Gallic') plus SIN (sine, mathematical 'function') *in SG ('outskirts of **S**terlin**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: Love to get boost after day lacking variety (9)","output":"### Answer: MONOTONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking variety\nA charade of MON ('day') plus O ('love') plus TONIC ('boost')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gnome repelled me abroad, going after a kiss (5)","output":"### Answer: AXIOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gnome\nA charade of 'a' plus X ('kiss') plus IOM, a reversal ('repelled') of MOI ('me abroad'). I think that 'gnome', as a pithy saying, is rather loose for AXIOM."}
{"instruction":"You 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 scarlet? It's donned by leader power dressing (8,7)","output":"### Answer: STICKING PLASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: dressin\nAn envelope ('donned by') of KING ('leading') plus P ('power') in STICLASTER, an anagram ('fancy') of 'scarlet 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: Sailor wearing loose jeans in US city (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SAN JOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city \nAn envelope ('wearing') of OS (ordinary seaman, 'sailor') in SANJE, an anagram ('loose') of 'jeans'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tersely: \"Go for another look\" (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go for another look\nAn anagram ('snap') of 'tersely', with a somewhat cryptic 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: Some wheat added to pork pie recipe in the past (7)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the past\nA charade of EAR ('some wheat') plus LIE ('pork pie') plus R ('recipe'). Would 'added to' suggest that EAR comes at the end rather than 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: Hum renditions of waltzes in time? (6,9)","output":"### Answer: FOURTH DIMENSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\nAn anagram ('waltzes') of 'hum renditions 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: Team showing age kept out of game (9)","output":"### Answer: SIDELINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: kept out of game\nA charade of SIDE('team') plus LINED ('showing 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: Indian master, drawn to both sexes, owns up (5)","output":"### Answer: SAHIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian master\nA reversal ('up') of BI ('drawn to both sexes') plus HAS ('owns')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 put in dirty look as signal of departure (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BLUE PETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: signal of departure\nAn envelope ('to put in') of T ('time') in BLUE ('dirty') plus PEER ('look'). At least when in port, a Blue Peter indicates that a ship is about to set 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: Source of milk shake, not quiet (5)","output":"### Answer: UDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of milk\nA subtraction: [sh]UDDER ('shake') minus SH ('not 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: Government department's rule: cars included in lifting of tax (7,8)","output":"### Answer: FOREIGN MINISTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Government department\nAn envelope ('included in') of REIGN ('rule') plus MINIS ('cars') in FO, a reversal ('lifting') of 'of' plus TRY ('tax' as in patience)."}
{"instruction":"You 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, like teetotaller drinking more rum, mostly (7)","output":"### Answer: DODDERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsteady\nAn envelope ('drinking') of ODDE[r] ('more rum, mostly') in DRY ('like teetotaller')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lad dances unclad, this is picked up (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSONANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this is picked up\nA charade of 'as' plus SON ('lad') plus ANCE ('d**ANCE**s unclad'), with an extended 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: People on stage habitually forgetting line? Their craft deserts them (9)","output":"### Answer: CASTAWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Their craft deserts them\nA charade of CAST ('people on stage') plus A[l]WAYS ('habitually') minus the L ('forgetting 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: Vengeance of Greeks in mess, introduction of euro having failed (7)","output":"### Answer: NEMESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vengeance of Greeks\nAn anagram ('having failed') of 'in mess' plus E ('introduction of **E**uro')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 withdraws support round river, up which you're stuck (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GUM TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: up which you're stuck\nAn envelope ('round') of R ('river') in GUM, a reversal ('withdraws') of MUG ('fool') plus TEE ('support' for 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: Capital of Kentucky, boring as well (5)","output":"### Answer: TOKYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nAn envelope ('boring') of KY ('Kentucky') in TOO ('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: Skip training held by coach (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skip\nAn envelope ('held by') of PE ('training') in CAR ('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: Reeling, right off, Margaret's violin piece? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TUNING PEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: violin piece\nA charade of TU[r]NING ('reeling') minus the R ('right off') plus PEG ('Margaret'). A piece of a violin, not 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: Toast\u00a0US abolitionist (5)","output":"### Answer: BROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toast\nDouble definition, the second being , whose body lies a-mouldering in 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: Water brought up by this old mathematician's team (10,5)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIMEDES SCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Water brought up by this\nA charade of ARCHIMED~~ES~~ES'S ('old mathematician's') plus CREW ('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: Potty Earl? (4)","output":"### Answer: GREY \n ### Explanation: Potty Earl? (4)\nCryptic definition, the 'pot' being a teapot."}
{"instruction":"You 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 back popular king with a currency (8)","output":"### Answer: STOTINKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: currency\nA charade of ST (street, 'way') plus OT ('to back') plus IN ('popular') plus K ('king') plus 'a'. A STOTINKA is a hundredth of a Bulgarian lev."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 tips off Nai concerning a famous surgeon (9)","output":"### Answer: LISTERIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: concerning a famous surgeon\nA charade of LISTER ('one who tips' \u2013 that is, someone who is not standing upright) plus IAN, an anagram ('off') of 'Nai'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old person is tense before chaotic flight (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grumpy old person\nA charade of T ('tense') plus ROUT ('chaotic 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: Loud eruption of Oval, when century's bagged (5)","output":"### Answer: VOCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loud\nAn envelope ('bagged') of C ('century') in VOAL, an anagram ('eruption') of '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: Brooks sustained said city? (9)","output":"### Answer: MELBOURNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nA charade of MEL ('Brooks') plus BOURNE, a homophone ('said') of BORNE ('sustained')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a loch, which is most unpleasant (8)","output":"### Answer: RANKNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: most unpleasant\nA charade of RANK ('row') plus NESS ('a 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: South West abandons country garden (4)","output":"### Answer: EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: garden\nA subtraction: [sw]EDEN ('country') minus the SW ('South West abandons')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 aid's helium-filled retro movement adjusted (4,11)","output":"### Answer: OVEN THERMOMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kitchen aid\nAn envelope ('filled') of HE (chemical symbol, 'helium') in OVENTMOMETER, an anagram ('adjusted') of 'retro 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: City haunt of vice is taxed (5)","output":"### Answer: LADEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: taxed\nA charade of LA (Los Angeles, 'city') plus DEN ('haunt of vice')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bank withdrawal \u2014 in reality, it might not be fully reflected in the cost (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TRUE WORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: it might not be fully reflected in the cost\nAn envelope ('in') of E ('electronic') plus WOR, a reversal ('withdrawl') of ROW ('bank') , in TRUTH ('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: Wife gets in smack \u2014 result of knicker elastic being tweaked? (5)","output":"### Answer: TWANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: result of knicker elastic being tweaked?\nAn envelope ('gets in') of W ('wife') in TANG ('smack', in the sense of 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: Star's upset over cryptic clue's focus (7)","output":"### Answer: NUCLEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: focus\nAn envelope ('over') of CLEU, an anagram ('cryptic') of 'clue', in NUS, a reversal ('upset') of SUN ('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: Brad Pitt's second part secured by network backing (4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brad\n*Added later: *An envelope ('secured by') of I ( \"P**I**tt's second') in NAL, a reversal ('backing') of LAN (local area 'network').*\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: No 1 left island town (4)","output":"### Answer: PEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: island town\nA charade of PEE ('no 1') plus L ('left'). PEEL probably refers to the Ilse of Man 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: Relative origin of universe bounded by morphing rectangle (5-5)","output":"### Answer: GREAT UNCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\nAn envelope ('bounded by') of U ('origin of **U**niverse') in GREATNCLE, an anagram ('morphing') of 'rectangle'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 break just about engages with satellite's charged particle (3,7)","output":"### Answer: BUS STATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terminal\nI think this is BUST ('break') plus SAT ('satellite') plus ION ('charged particle'), with 'just about engages' indicating that the first two words overlap."}
{"instruction":"You 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 town that's too upset to contain diatribe (7)","output":"### Answer: OTRANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian town\nAn envelope ('to contain') of RANT ('diatribe') in OOT, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of '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: City, inexperienced, play defensively (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWCASTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nA charade of NEW ('inexperienced') plus CASTLE ('play defensively' in chess \u2013 although the repositioning of the rook may sometimes be 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: Rising to the surface and new: stifling to boot (10)","output":"### Answer: WELLINGTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: boot\nAn envelope ('stifling') of 'to' in WELLING ('rising to the surface') plus 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: A sure indication drunk has to set out (6,4)","output":"### Answer: LITMUS TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: A sure indication\nA charade of LIT ('drunk') plus MUST ('has to') plus EST, an anagram ('out') of '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: Organ and wind backing that's associated with the Beatles (9)","output":"### Answer: LIVERPOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's associated with the Beatles\nA charade of LIVER ('organ') plus POOL, a reversal ('backing') of LOOP ('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: Challenge something said against nurse (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Challenge something said\nA charade of CON ('against') plus TEND ('nurse')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 warbler is ideological symbol (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ideological symbol\nA subtraction: RED STAR[t] ('warbler') 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: Russian Orthodox housing shown at the top of a map? (5)","output":"### Answer: NORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: shown at the top of a map?\nA hidden answer ('housing') in 'Russia**N ORTH**odox'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, bum-shaped tree of the South American pampas (4)","output":"### Answer: OMBU \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree of the South American pampas\nA charade of O ('round') plus MBU, an anagram ('shaped') of '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: Gull's call follows second diver (4)","output":"### Answer: SMEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: diver\nA charade of S ('second') plus MEW ('gull's cal')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 favoured fortification (7)","output":"### Answer: PARAPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: fortification\nA charade of PARA ('soldier') plus PET ('favoured')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Yankee after discharge receiving new antagonism (6)","output":"### Answer: ENMITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: antagonism\nAn envelope ('receiving') of N ('new') in EMIT ('discharge') plus Y ('yankee', Nato 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: Film that's funny has apt slips in it (4,2,6,3)","output":"### Answer: THIS IS SPINAL TAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nAn anagram ('funny') of 'has apt slips in it', with an extended 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: Control said to be restored (10)","output":"### Answer: REINSTATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: restored\nA charade of REIN ('control') plus STATED ('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: Part of problem irritating ruler (4)","output":"### Answer: EMIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruler\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'probl**EM IR**ritating'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Progress in skill with jargon (5)","output":"### Answer: ARGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: jargon\nAn enevlope ('in') of GO ('progress') in ART ('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: Bad action in laboratory brought about, relating to plant study (9)","output":"### Answer: BOTANICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: relating to plant study\nAn envelope ('in') of OTANIC, an anagram ('bad') of 'action' in BAL, a reversal ('brought about') of LAB ('laboratory')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unreal yarn I concocted, taking wise men in (9)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unreal\nAn envelope ('taking \u2026 in') of MAGI ('wise men') in INARY, an anagram ('concocted') of 'yarn 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: Foolish sign painter leaving odd bits out (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolish\n'[s]**I**[g]**N** [p]**A**[i]**N**[t]**E**[r]' 'leaving odd bits 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: Boring\u00a0master (4)","output":"### Answer: TAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boring\nDouble 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: Lover in trouble after a heartless lie (10)","output":"### Answer: AFICIONADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lover\nA charade of 'a' plus FIC[t]ION ('lie') minus its middle letter ('heartless') plus ADO ('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: Terribly poor, in hole? Help, with hesitation, aggressive investor (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CORPORATE RAIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: aggressive investor\nAn envelope ('in') of ORPO, an anagram ('terribly') of 'poor' in CRATER ('hole') plus AID ('help') plus ER ('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: Departure following match (6)","output":"### Answer: FLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Departure\nA charade of F ('following) plus LIGHT ('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: Bone from bird among quantity (7)","output":"### Answer: STERNUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bone\nAn envelope ('among') of TERN ('bird') in SUM ('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: Saint alert to change in image, benevolent but intrusive (13)","output":"### Answer: PATERNALISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: benevolent but intrusive\nAn envelope ('in') of ATERNALIST, an anagram ('to change') of 'saint alert' in PIC ('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: Fence poorly, overcome by resistance (7)","output":"### Answer: RAILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fence\nA charade of R('resistance') plus AILING ('poorly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 planted in location one approved initially (10)","output":"### Answer: POINSETTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shrub\nAn envelope ('in') of SET ('planted') in POINT ('location') plus I ('one') plus A ('**A**pproved 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: Act so unnaturally in opera (5)","output":"### Answer: TOSCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: opera\nAn anagram ('unnaturally') of 'act so'. Do I detect a hint of an extended 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: Depression during bad year without question (9)","output":"### Answer: EVIDENTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without question\nAn envelope ('during') of DENT ('depression') in EVIL ('bad') plus Y ('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: Squalid\u00a0plan (4)","output":"### Answer: MEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Squalid\nDouble 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: Symbolic drink label, collector's first (7)","output":"### Answer: TOTEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Symbolic\nA charade of TOT ('drink') plus EMI (recording 'label') plus C ('**C**ollector's 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: All income, finally put on record with force, below average figure (13)","output":"### Answer: PARALLELOGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure\nA charade of PAR ('average', with 'below' in a down light indicating that this comes first) plus 'all' plus E ('incom**E** finally') plus LOG ('record') plus RAM ('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: Refresh ratio given wrongly (10)","output":"### Answer: INVIGORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refresh\nAn anagram ('wrongly') of 'ratio given'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fan transformed into animal in celebratory event (9)","output":"### Answer: BEANFEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: celebratory event\nAn envelope ('into') of E ('English') plus ANF, an anagram ('transformed') of 'fan' in BEAST ('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: Mad liar struggling to become officer (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: officer \nAn anagram ('struggling') of 'mad liar'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 teacher to support a veto (7)","output":"### Answer: ABANDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\nA charade of 'a' plus BAN ('veto') plus DON ('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: County in short leading second game (5)","output":"### Answer: CHESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA charade of CHES (Cheshire, 'county in short') plus S ('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: Member of family joined by good number (4)","output":"### Answer: SONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: number\nA charade of SON ('member of family') plus 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: People targeted success with outspoken composer (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HIT LIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: People targeted\nA charade of HIT('success') plus LIST, sounding like ('outspoken') LISZT ('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: Financial assessment that's most malicious, restricting good man (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MEANS TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Financial assessment\nAn envelope ('restricting') of ST (saint, 'good man') in MEANEST ('most malicious')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 advance with fool past amateur soldiers, as a gunner (4-3,7)","output":"### Answer: TAIL-END CHARLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a gunner\nA charade of TA ('amateur soldiers') plus 'I' plus LEND ('advance') plus CHARLIE ('fool'), for a gunner in the rear of 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: Old violin player, say, a member of the orchestra (4)","output":"### Answer: OBOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a member of the orchestra\nA charade of O ('old') plus BOE, sounding like ('say') BOW ('violin 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: Intelligent British farmer finally feeding agricultural crop (8)","output":"### Answer: CEREBRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intelligent\nAn envelope ('feeding') of B ('British') plus R ('farme**R** finally') in CEREAL ('agricultural 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: Having recalled iron in the end, I start to remember another metal element (8)","output":"### Answer: NITROGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: element\nA reversal ('having recalled') of N ('iro**N** in the end') plus EGO ('I') plus R ('start to **R**emember') plus TIN ('another 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: Some parliamentary conclusion by minister? (4)","output":"### Answer: AMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: conclusion by minister?\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'parli**AMEN**tary'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 clanger, diet ultimately messed up \u2014 by this? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: TREACLE PUDDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\nAn anagram ('shocking') of 'clanger diet' plus D ('ultimately messe**D**') plus 'up', with an extended 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: Drive home I see as tricky, maintaining a measure of speed (9)","output":"### Answer: EMPHASISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive home\nAn envelope ('maintaining') of MPH ('a measure of speed') in EASISE, an anagram ('tricky') of 'I see 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: Flipping scallywag is a music maker (5)","output":"### Answer: SITAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a music maker\nA reversal ('flipping') of RAT ('scallywag') plus '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: Conundrum: drug with a title in report? (7)","output":"### Answer: MYSTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conundrum\nSounds like ('in report') MISTER E ('drug with a 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: Silence soon enveloping northern river (7)","output":"### Answer: SHANNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\nAn envelope ('enveloping'!) of N ('the first or second of the three, 'northern') in SH ('silence') plus ANON ('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: Jack accompanying prophet on leaving, heading north for pilgrimage (4)","output":"### Answer: HAJJ \n ### Explanation: Definition: pilgrimage\nA reversal ('heading north' in a down light) of J ('Jack') plus J[on]AH ('prophet') minus the ON ('on 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: Novel design of Nazareth among records (6,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TARZAN OF THE APES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\nAn envelope ('among') of RZANOFTHEA, an anagram ('design') of 'of Nazareth' in TAPES ('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: Beautiful compositions \u2014 fifty framed by clever princess, then put up (6)","output":"### Answer: IDYLLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beautiful compositions\nA reversal ('put up' in a down light) of an envelope ('framed by') of L (Roman numeral, 'fifty') in SLY ('clever') plus DI ('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: Material inspiring country music player, scenes of domestic violence? (3,3,5)","output":"### Answer: TOM AND JERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: scenes of domestic violence?\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of OMAN ('country') plus DJ ('music player') in TERRY ('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: That Conservative woman (8)","output":"### Answer: THATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: That Conservative woman\nA charade of 'that' plus C ('Conservative') plus HER ('woman'), &lit. Surely that must have been done 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: Piece of data in plant, confirmed (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: confirmed\nAn envelope ('in') of STAT (statistic, 'piece of data') in REED ('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: Outstanding leader in intelligence, M, noting subterfuge? (6,9)","output":"### Answer: STELLA RIMINGTON \n ### Explanation: Outstanding leader in intelligence, M, noting subterfuge? (6,9)\nA charade of STELLAR ('outstanding') plus I ('leader in **I**ntelligence') plus 'M' plus INGTON, an anagram ('subterfuge') of 'noting'. As a former Director of MI5, makes an &lit 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: Initially, Khrushchev and Lenin both, unfortunately, failing (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE BLINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: failing\nAn anagram ('unfortunately') of K ('initially **K**hrushchev') plus 'Lenin 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: Eat seconds with squad, carrying last of dinner towards the mouth? (10)","output":"### Answer: DOWNSTREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: towards the mouth\nAn envelope ('carrying') of R ('last of dinne**R**') in DOWN ('eat') plus S ('seconds') plus TEAM (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: Inner circle curving inward around line (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCLAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inner circle\nAn envelope (around') of L ('line') in CONCAVE ('curving inward')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expedition to see David Beckham, for example, with centre parting? (8)","output":"### Answer: CELERITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expedition\nA subtraction: CELE[b]RITY ('David Beckham, for example') minus its middle letter ('with centre parting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 break rules as an artist (6)","output":"### Answer: RUBENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: an artist\nAn envelope ('to break') of BE ('happen') in RUNS ('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: Port some passed on the wrong way (6)","output":"### Answer: ODESSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('the wrong way') answer in 'p**ASSED O**n'. The port, of course, should be passed to the left at the dinner 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: Award author Leon second in racing car (4,7)","output":"### Answer: GRAN TURISMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: racing car\nA charade of GRANT ('award') plus URIS ('author Leon') plus MO ('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: At the right moment\u00a0put chalk here (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON CUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: At the right moment\nDouble definition, the second being an allusive reference to billiards 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: Well-provided places for those with boring occupations (9)","output":"### Answer: OILFIELDS \n ### Explanation: Well-provided places for those with boring occupations (9)\nCryptic 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: Can starter be produced in the kitchen? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TIN OPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the kitchen?\nA charade of TIN ('can') plus OPENER ('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: It may give a shop a name (5)","output":"### Answer: FACIA \n ### Explanation: It may give a shop a name (5)\nCryptic 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: Medicine\u00a0used by astronauts? (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPSULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medicine\nDouble 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: Laughs at what could be desired (7)","output":"### Answer: DERIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Laughs at\nAn anagram ('could be') of 'desired'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 losing head and relaxed (5)","output":"### Answer: EASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: relaxed\nA subtraction: [c]EASED ('stopped') minus its first 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: Half-term drink (3)","output":"### Answer: SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n'Half' of SEA[son] ('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: Sort of organ that sometimes needs a blow (5)","output":"### Answer: NASAL \n ### Explanation: Sort of organ that sometimes needs a blow (5)\nCryptic 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: Young accountant's holiday spot (7)","output":"### Answer: MINORCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday spot\nA charade of MINOR ('young') plus CA (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: To look one's years requires nobility (7)","output":"### Answer: PEERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: nobility\nA charade of PEER ('to look') plus AGE('one's 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: Understood\u00a0one has been punished (3,2)","output":"### Answer: GOT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understood\nDouble definition. A somewhat unfortunate intersection with 14D."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shameless when unveiled (9)","output":"### Answer: BAREFACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shameless\nDouble 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: Atlantic island\u00a0rising above the horizon (9)","output":"### Answer: ASCENSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Atlantic island\nDouble 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 was known for loving capital, nothing more (5)","output":"### Answer: ROMEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: He was known for loving\nA charade of ROME('capital') plus 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: The letters\u00a0column (4)","output":"### Answer: POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: The letters\nDouble 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: Extra comment following school game shows spirit (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHNAPPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\nA charade of SCH ('school') plus NAP ('game' of cards) plus PS ('extra 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: Cunning, in the main (4)","output":"### Answer: DEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cunning,\nDouble 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: Contradicts\u00a0men on the board (8)","output":"### Answer: COUNTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contradicts\nDouble 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: Lord, if drunk, becomes flushed (6)","output":"### Answer: FLORID \n ### Explanation: Definition: flushed\nAn anagram ('drunk') of 'lord 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: Dispute\u00a0the number left (10)","output":"### Answer: DIFFERENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispute\nDouble 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: Still used as a name for an American lake (6)","output":"### Answer: PLACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nDouble definition; Lake Placid is in the Adirondacks of upstate New York; the area was host to the Winter Olympics a good few 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: A unit in the Salvation Army covers a large area of land (4)","output":"### Answer: ASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a large area of land\nA charade of 'a' plus SIA, an envelope ('in') of I ('unit') in SA ('Salvation 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: Pack a quarter in of the very best (5)","output":"### Answer: CREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the very best\nAn envelope ('in') of E (east, 'a quarter') in CRAM ('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: Get it from where market traders keep stock (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get it\nDouble definition, sort of, the second being a allusion to a market stall or 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: Possibly loves to finish the crossword? (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: finish the crossword?\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'loves'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 father came up by himself, the rift was unmistakable (8)","output":"### Answer: APPARENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unmistakable\nA charade of AP, a reversal ('came up') of PA ('father') plus PA ('himself', this time the right way round) plus RENT ('the rift')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A blend of cashmere? I've no idea! (6,2)","output":"### Answer: SEARCH ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: I've no idea\nAn anagram ('a blend') of '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: Advice given when one is leaving work (6)","output":"### Answer: NOTICE \n ### Explanation: Advice given when one is leaving work (6)\nCryptic 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: A student has to live with it, though (6)","output":"### Answer: ALBEIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: though\nA charade of 'a' plus L ('student' driver) plus BE ('to live') plus '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: Rising flavour has bite (4)","output":"### Answer: GNAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: has bite\nA revrsal ('rising' in a down light) of TANG ('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: Car gives way for pedestrians (4)","output":"### Answer: FORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Car\nI suppose this in intended as a double definition, with the second a reference to a stream crossing, although that is not necessarily for pedestrians."}
{"instruction":"You 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 duplicity? (4)","output":"### Answer: DUOS \n ### Explanation: Acts of duplicity? (4)\nCryptic 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: \"Flowing hair\", as the canal flight fan said? (9)","output":"### Answer: LOVELOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flowing hair\nI suppose that a 'canal flight' is a lock, which justifies the clue, but does not make it easy to categorise."}
{"instruction":"You 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 back up computers (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do\nA reversal ('back up') of MACS ('computers'). It could be the other way around, but this seemed more likely."}
{"instruction":"You 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 turned to fabulous bird (5)","output":"### Answer: COROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\nA reversal ('turned') of 'to' plus ROC ('fabulous 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: Don't doubt this sphere at high speed, retiring (4,5)","output":"### Answer: REAL MCCOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't doubt this\nA charade of REALM ('sphere') plus C ('high speed' of light) plus COY ('retiring')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 missing from bottle book? (7)","output":"### Answer: RESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\nA subtraction: [p]RESERVE ('bottle') minus the P ('page 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: Fighting in island capital not good for a PC (7)","output":"### Answer: MALWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not good for a PC\nAn envelope ('in') of WAR ('fighting') in MAL\u00c9 ('island capital' of the Maldives)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cow on the internet to perpetrate this (13)","output":"### Answer: CYBERBULLYING \n ### Explanation: Cow on the internet to perpetrate this (13)\nCryptic 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: What's special about you being taken wrongly? (8,5)","output":"### Answer: IDENTITY THEFT \n ### Explanation: What's special about you being taken wrongly? (8,5)\nCryptic 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: Authorising omission of a king from old water sport (7)","output":"### Answer: OKAYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Authorising\nA charade of O ('old') plus KAY[ak]ING ('water sport') minus A K ('omission of 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: Stand-by counter with varying heat for beverage (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BUSH TEA \n ### Explanation: Stand-by counter with varying heat for beverage (4,3)\nA charade of BUS ('stand-by counter', but I do not see why) plus HTEA, an anagram ('varying') 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: Relating to a thigh muscle of sailor turning round craft (9)","output":"### Answer: SARTORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relating to a thigh muscle\nAn envelope ('round') of ART ('craft') in SORIAL, an anagram ('turning') of 'sailor'. The less common definition refers to the sartorius 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: Combined in vain on expedition (2,3)","output":"### Answer: IN ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Combined\nA hidden answer in 'va**IN ON E**xpedition'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, impenetrable, timeless (4)","output":"### Answer: HICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rustic\nA subtraction: [t]HICK ('impenetrable') without the T ('timeless')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tomfoolery from Arab given latitude? (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSEPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tomfoolery\nA charade of HORSE ('Arab', with the question mark justifying the example) plus PLAY ('latitude')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, lyrical, inventive introductions by Company songwriter (8)","output":"### Answer: LICORICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nA charade of LI ('**L**yrical **I**nventive introductions') plus CO ('Company') plus RICE (Tim, '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: It spreads through \u2014 right for one American (5)","output":"### Answer: VIRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It spreads\nA charade of VIR, formed from VIA ('through') with the A replaced by R ('right for one') plus 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: Ideal territory, perhaps, for a reviewer? (8,6)","output":"### Answer: LITERARY EDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a reviewer\nAn anagram ('perhaps') of 'ideal 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: Blackish-green new look of Eurocab (7)","output":"### Answer: CORBEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blackish-green\nAn anagram ('new look') of 'Eurocab'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cloth coverings lifted by Mr Gibson (7)","output":"### Answer: STAMMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarse cloth\nA charade of STAM, a reversal ('lifted') of MATS ('coverings') plus MEL ('Mr Gibson')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 luxury makes Willy different in age (9)","output":"### Answer: COCKAIGNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land of luxury\nA charade of COCK ('willy') plus AIGNE, an anagram ('different') of '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: Bedlam seamstresses __ __ ! (6)","output":"### Answer: MAYHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bedlam\nSeamstresses .. may .. 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: Mint essential to move round large digestive organ (5,9)","output":"### Answer: SMALL INTESTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: digestive organ\nAn envelope ('round') of L in SMALINTESTINE, an anagram ('to move') of 'mint 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: Barbaric tours \u2014 cold whatnots (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: BRIC-A-BRAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: whatnots\nAn anagram ('tours') of 'barbaric' plus C ('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: Game requires holder to contain speed and gravitational constant (8)","output":"### Answer: STRATEGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nAn envelope ('to contain') of RATE ('speed') plus G ('gravitational constant') in STY ('holder')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 right to be represented as fierce (7)","output":"### Answer: TIGRISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: fierce\nAn anagram ('to be represented') of '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: Vasiform old boat Laura, sternless, is wrecked (7)","output":"### Answer: TUBULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vasiform\nA charade of TUB ('old boat') plis ULAR, an anagram ('wrecked') of 'Laur[a]' without the last letter ('sternless')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appliance manufacturer right in soup (6)","output":"### Answer: BORSCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: soup\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('right') in BOSCH ('appliance manufacturer'), for the beetroot soup, often with a T 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: To use an angling method needs time and bread (5)","output":"### Answer: TROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: To use an angling method\nA charade of T('time') plus ROLL ('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: Gas about Number 4 gets ranker (7)","output":"### Answer: PRIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ranker\nAn envelope ('about') of IV (Roman numeral, 'number 4') in PRATE ('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: Now and then fielder in square cowered (7)","output":"### Answer: QUAILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cowered\nAn envelope ('in') of ILE ('now and then f**I**e**L**d**E**r') in QUAD (quadrangle, '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: Stories about first of vindictive biographies (5)","output":"### Answer: LIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: biographies\nAn envelope ('about') of V ('first of **V**indictive') in LIES ('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: Around Utah they add complex tax on what's left (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DEATH DUTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: tax on what's left\nAn envelope ('around') of UT ('Utah') in DEATHDY, an anagram ('complex') of 'they 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: Writer's Christmas card impresses bird no end (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NOEL COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nAn envelope ('impresses') of OW[l] ('bird') minus its last letter ('no end') in NOEL ('Christmas') plus '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: Finish off film and drive away \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: drive away\nA subtraction: SHOO[t] ('film', verb) minus its last letter ('finish 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: \u2026 with foot down, outcome of L-plate feuds (2,4,5)","output":"### Answer: AT FULL SPEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with foot down\nAn anagram ('outcome of') of 'L-plate feuds'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 see The A-Team in colour, originally getting thrashed (2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: AT THE CINEMA \n ### Explanation: Where to see The A-Team in colour, originally getting thrashed (2,3,6)\nAn anagram ('getting thrashed') of 'the A-Team in' plus C ('**C**olour originally'),with an extended 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: Enthusiasm and rage finally die away (4)","output":"### Answer: FADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: die away\nA charade of FAD ('enthusiasm') plus E ('rag**E** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 item in border over next to large unopened flower (10)","output":"### Answer: PILLOWSLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bed item\nA charade of PIL, a reversal ('over') of LIP ('border') plus L ('large') plus [c]OWSLIP ('flower') minus its first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kennedy's one lion repositioned in 7th Street (9)","output":"### Answer: VIOLINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kennedy's one\nAn envelope ('in') of OLIN, an anagram ('repositioned') of 'lion' in VII ST ('7th. Street'). The definition refers to Nigel Kennedy."}
{"instruction":"You 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 talking about returning afterwards (5)","output":"### Answer: LATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: afterwards\nA hidden ('about') reversed ('returning') answer in 'we**RE TAL**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: I go downhill in rally, occasionally taking chances (7)","output":"### Answer: RISKILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking chances\nAn envelope ('in') of I SKI ('I go downhill') in RLY ('**R**a**L**l**Y** occasionally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 following piano here (7)","output":"### Answer: PRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\nA charade of P ('piano') plus RESENT ('object 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: Stake zero in space rockets (6)","output":"### Answer: PALING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stake\nA reversal ('rockets', unusual, but suggesting an upward trajectory in a down light) of an envelope ('in') of NIL ('zero') in GAP ('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: Visibly win fight, beginning to end (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Visibly\n'win' plus VIE (('fight'), with W, the first letter, moved to the end ('beginning 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: Allies ring spies to intercept foreign assets (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSOCIATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allies\nAn envelope ('to intercept') of O ('ring') plud CIA ('spies') in ASSTES, am anagram ('foreign') of '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: Fund new loony Borders party (5)","output":"### Answer: ENDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fund\nAn envelope ('Borders') of DO ('party') in ENW, an anagram ('loony') of '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: That Parisian tackles a routine dance (9)","output":"### Answer: QUADRILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\nAn envelope ('tackles') of 'a' plus DRILL ('routine') in QUE (French for that, conjunction, 'that 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: Long to teach English without restrictions (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long\nA hidden answer ('without restrictions') in 'te**ACH E**nglish'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leave after noisy cackling (8)","output":"### Answer: LAUGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cackling\nA charade of L ('start to **L**eave') plus a homophone ('noisy') of '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: Eg tea and sugar or dodgy nuts and bananas, finally (3,5)","output":"### Answer: DRY GOODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg tea and sugar\nAn anagram ('nuts') of 'or dodgy' plus S ('banana**S** finally'). I like Crucible's wit with the fake 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: Reading Dandy, he flouted the Queensberry Rules (5,5)","output":"### Answer: OSCAR WILDE \n ### Explanation: Reading Dandy, he flouted the Queensberry Rules (5,5)\nA cryptic definition, referencing the Marquess of Queensberry, sued for libel by Wilde, which resulted in the latter's downfall and imprisonment, for much of the time in Reading Gaol."}
{"instruction":"You 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 intransigence? (9)","output":"### Answer: FRIGIDITY \n ### Explanation: Female intransigence? (9)\nA charade of F ('female') plus RIGIDITY ('intransigence')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that brings tears to your eyes (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HAY FEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 university is infiltrating film companies (8)","output":"### Answer: STUDIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learned\nAn envelope ('is infiltrating') of U ('university') in STUDIOS ('film 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: Bishop's settled and he's happy (6)","output":"### Answer: BLITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: happy\nA charade of B ('bishop') plus LIT ('settled') plus '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: Drool over Irish bottle (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bottle\nAn envelope ('over') of IR ('Irish') in SPIT ('drool')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 current trade union breaking record (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LIT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shed light on\nAn envelope ('breaking') of I ('current') plus TU ('trade union') in LP ('record')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 performance beginning to impress (4)","output":"### Answer: GIGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical\nA charade of GIG ('performance') plus I ('beginning to **I**mpress')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drainage conduit shut up, second half first (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNPIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drainage conduit\nThe phrase PIPE DOWN ('shut up') with the order of the two words reversed ('second half 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: Nothing in arena apart from one flower (6)","output":"### Answer: CROCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\nAn envelope ('in') of O ('nothing') in C[i]RCUS ('arena') minus the I ('apart from one'). A flower that actually blooms."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nearly all round island (5)","output":"### Answer: MOIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wet\nAn envelope ('round') of I ('island' not necessarily Scottish) in MOST ('nearly 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: Harbour extremes of ambition with job bringing in silver (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harbour\nAn envelope ('bringing in') of AG (chemical symbol, 'silver') in AN ('extremes of **A**mbitio**N**') plus CHORE ('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: Academic all shy or nervous about clubs (9)","output":"### Answer: SCHOLARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Academic\nAn envelope ('about') of C ('clubs') in SHOLARLY, an anagram ('nervous') of 'all shy 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: Declared set of furniture charming (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: charming\nSounds like ('declared') SUITE ('set 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: Certain popular trick experiment accomplished (13)","output":"### Answer: INCONTESTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certain\nA charade of IN ('popular') plus CON ('trick') plus TEST ('experiment') plus ABLE ('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: Democrat in error, not following one who's achieved majority (5)","output":"### Answer: ADULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who's achieved majority\nAn envelope ('in') of D ('democrat') in [f]AULT ('error') minus the F ('not 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: Hot joints in westward street unappreciated (9)","output":"### Answer: THANKLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unappreciated\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('hot') plus ANKLE ('joint') in TS, a reversal ('westward') of ST ('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: Pro with merit securing team's first place in Texas (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FORT WORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: place in Texas\nAn envelope ('securing') of T ('**T**eam's first') in FOR ('pro') plus WORTH ('merit')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bouquet from Casanova, romantic (5)","output":"### Answer: AROMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bouquet\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'Casanov**A ROMA**ntic'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 many holes in\u00a0puzzle (6)","output":"### Answer: RIDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make many holes in\nDouble 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: Note nonsense about man in court (8)","output":"### Answer: CROTCHET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\nAn envelope ('in') of ROT ('nonsense') plus C (*circa,* 'about') plus HE ('man') in CT ('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: Servant in habitual action beneath vaults (8)","output":"### Answer: DOMESTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servant\nA charade of DOMES ('vaults') plus TIC ('habitual 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: Consider manner in speech (5)","output":"### Answer: WEIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consider\nSounds like ('in speech') WAY ('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: Bad temper in scheme restricting English trade union and church (9)","output":"### Answer: PETULANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bad tempe\nAn envelope ('restricting') of E ('English') plus TU ('trade union') in PLAN ('scheme'); plus CE ('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: Searches for origins (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Searches\nDouble 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 frequently changing ruffled hem on lace (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAMELEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One frequently changing\nAn anagram ('ruffled') of 'hem on lace'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in cosiest alcove (6)","output":"### Answer: SIESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nap\nA hidden answer 'in' 'co**SIEST A**lcove'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 over good artist, taken in by false prophet, becoming deviser of codes (13)","output":"### Answer: CRYPTOGRAPHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: deviser of codes\nA charade of CRY ('weep') plus PTOGRAPHER, an envelope ('taken in') of G ('good') plus RA ('artist') in PTOPHER, an anagram ('false') of '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: Payment order revolutionary varied (9)","output":"### Answer: CHEQUERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: varied\nA charade of CHEQUE ('payment order') plus RED ('revolutionary'). The phrase \"a chequered career\" comes 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: Interrupt hurried meal (9)","output":"### Answer: BREAKFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal\nA charade of BREAK ('interrupt') plus FAST ('hurried')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dealer upset to receive stone for songbird (8)","output":"### Answer: REDSTART \n ### Explanation: Definition: songbird\nAn envelope ('to receive') of ST ('stone') in REDART, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of TRADER ('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: Boss getting resistance after blunder (6)","output":"### Answer: GAFFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boss\nA charade of GAFFE ('blunder') plus R ('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: Pull with energy on large cloth (5)","output":"### Answer: TOWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloth\nA charade of TOW ('pull') plus E ('energy') plus L ('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: Manage to rise above hard time (5)","output":"### Answer: EPOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\nA charade of EPOC, a reversal ('to rise', in a down light) of COPE ('manage') plus H ('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: Feeble, like an old reaper, might you say? (6)","output":"### Answer: SICKLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feeble\nA whimsical formation ('might you say?' suggesting the whimsy rather than a homophone), like a SICKLE ('old reaper')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 severing\u00a0wrestler's hold (8)","output":"### Answer: SCISSORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Means of severing\nDouble 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: Wild flower round by border (5)","output":"### Answer: OXLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild flower\nA charade of O ('round') plus X ('by') plus LIP ('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: Bid to be taken on before play-actor (9)","output":"### Answer: PRETENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: play-actor\nNot quite a double definition, since PRE-TENDER does not seem to have made it to any dictionarly that I could locate, although Google gives some examples of 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: At least four edible fruit unfit for family (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TWO-SEATER \n ### Explanation: At least four edible fruit unfit for family (3-6)\nA charade of TWOS (if you have more than one two, then you have 'at least four') plus EATER ('edible fruit'). The allusive definition refers to a car, say. In my opinion, not the happiest of clues, as all the parts seem a little 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: Slang term for ladies bearing large families (5)","output":"### Answer: CLANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: families\nAn envelope ('bearing') of L ('large') in CANS ('ladies' \u2013 or for that matter gents \u2013 loo)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shorthander's notes unusually explicit (12)","output":"### Answer: STENOGRAPHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shorthander's\nA charade of STENO, an anagram ('unusually') of 'notes' plus GRAPHIC ('explicit'). Note that the apostrophe s is part 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: Symbolic end as lunatic in RAF crashes (5,7)","output":"### Answer: FINAL CURTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Symbolic end\nAn anagram ('crashes') of 'lunatic in 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: Warning: city cutting supply (5)","output":"### Answer: ALARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\nAn envelope ('cutting') of LA ('city' of Los Angeles, one of crosswordland's favourites) in ARM ('supply')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 food from Hibernian counterpart of Stirling? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: IRISH MOSS \n ### Explanation: Healthy food from Hibernian counterpart of Stirling? (5,4)\nA whimsical reference to the racing driver . Irish moss is a , *Chondrus crispus*, which is a source of caragheen, often added to ice cream. The 'healthy' part might refer to its use as a vegan substitute for gelatin, or its reputed medicinal properties in some 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: Rally\u00a0concluding (9)","output":"### Answer: GATHERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rally\nDouble 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: Criminal gang run from the East, crossing island (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal gang\nAn envelope ('crossing') of I ('island') in DART ('run'), all refversed ('from the East'), with a hint of an extended 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: Break, when case leader goes for idiot judge again (8)","output":"### Answer: REASSESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: judge again\nRECESS ('break') with the C ('**C**ase leader') replaced by ('goes for') ASS ('idiot', on either side of the pond, but for differnt 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: Screen cast getting to grips with Latin (6)","output":"### Answer: SHIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screen\nAn envelope ('getting to grips with'?) of L ('Latin') in SHIED ('cast' in the sense of threw)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tight, pinching clubs from St Andrews? (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOTTISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: from St Andrews?\nNo, not (quite) a reference to the proverbial Scotsman's pecuniary habits, but an envelope ('pinching') of C ('clubs') in SOTTISH ('habitually tight' \u2013 drunk). The question mark is intended to justify the definition by 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: Select the best poem before knight's engagement (8)","output":"### Answer: CULLODEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: engagement\nA charade of CULL ('select the best'; I would have defined culling as the selection of the worst for killing, but that means selection of the best for survival) plus ODE ('poem') plus N (chess notation, 'knight'), for the in 1746 which effectively ended the Jacobite rebellion (and the attempted restoration of the House of Stuart under Bonnie Prince Charllie) in favour of the House of Hanover."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ripples in sink (5)","output":"### Answer: LAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sink\nA homophone ('sound of') of LAPS ('ripples')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Selecting the best red, before 23 (6-7)","output":"### Answer: CHERRY-PICKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Selecting the best\nA charade of CHERRY ('red') plus PICKING (GATHERING, 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: Less elaborated sportsman's clothing cut (9)","output":"### Answer: SKETCHIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Less elaborated\nAn envelope ('clothing') of ETCH ('cut') in SKIER ('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: Traffic added to servicemen's anguish (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: anguish\nA charade of OR ('servicemen') plus DEAL ('traffic' \u2013 in drugs, 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: Most aggrieved sailor put up with others (6)","output":"### Answer: SOREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most aggrieved\nA charade of SO, a reversal ('put up' in a down light) of OS (Ordinary Seaman, 'sailor') plus REST ('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: Safe, impartial, composed old man (13)","output":"### Answer: PATERFAMILIAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: old man\nAn anagram ('composed') of 'safe impartial'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Haunts of the addicted, heartless men Oedipus ruined (5,4)","output":"### Answer: OPIUM DENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Haunts of the addicted\nAn anagram ('ruined') of 'm[e]n' minus its middle letter ('heartless') plus 'Oedipus'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patriarch dispatching last champ, 10 across's man at 2 (8)","output":"### Answer: JACOBITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10 across's man at 2\nA charade of JACO[b] ('patriarch') minus its final letter ('dispatching last') plus BITE ('champ', restoring the dropped 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: Partial United team finally completed (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ONE-SIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partial\nA charade of ONE ('united') plus SIDE ('team') plus D ('finally complete**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: Dirk's looking worn out after exchange of ends (6)","output":"### Answer: DAGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirk\nRAGGED ('looking worn out') with the R and D swapped ('after exchange of 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: Staff rejected cunning slogan, oft repeated (6)","output":"### Answer: MANTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: slogan, oft repeated\nA charade of MAN ('staff', again as a verb) plus TRA, a reversal ('rejected') of ART ('cunning')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cop: \"The buck stops here\" (5)","output":"### Answer: HUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV cop\nDouble definition, the 'buck' being 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: Romantic activity in vessel \u2014 after love, in short (9)","output":"### Answer: COURTSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romantic activity\nA charade of COURT, an envelope ('in') of O ('love') in CURT ('short'); plus SHIP ('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: Toughen up concerning cut by university (5)","output":"### Answer: INURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toughen up\nAn envelope ('cut by') of U ('university') in IN RE (legal parlance, 'concerning')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 devouring cold chop (5)","output":"### Answer: MINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chop\nAn envelope ('devouring') of C ('cold') in MINE ('setter'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: Person in chair varying poses for painter, ultimately (9)","output":"### Answer: PROFESSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person in chair\na charade of PROFESSO, an anagram ('varying') of 'poses for', plus R ('painte**R**, ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 adding page in front of article (7)","output":"### Answer: PLEADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advocate\nA charade of P ('page') plus LEADER ('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: Third withdrawn from funds for men committed to partnerships (7)","output":"### Answer: FIANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: men committed to partnerships\nA subtraction: FI[n]ANCES ('funds') minus its third letter ('third withdrawn')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 princess initially trapped in loveless marriage (5)","output":"### Answer: UNPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\nAn envelope ('trapped in') of P ('**P**rincess initially') in UNI[o]N ('marriage') minus the O ('loveless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from birds in general, one in particular (3)","output":"### Answer: OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in particular\n[f]OWL ('birds in general') minus its first letter ('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: Right for which Muhammad Ali often fought (5)","output":"### Answer: TITLE \n ### Explanation: Right for which Muhammad Ali often fought (5)\nCryptic 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: Requiring maximum amount of cash, honey (7)","output":"### Answer: DEAREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Requiring maximum amount of cash\nDouble 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: Did brain operation, albeit with limited time (7)","output":"### Answer: THOUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did brain operation\nA charade of THOUGH ('albeit') plus T ('limited 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: Indicator of change, sign mostly displayed in centre of trade (9)","output":"### Answer: BAROMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indicator of change\nAn envelope ('displayed in centre of') of OME[n] ('sign, mostly') in BARTER ('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: Bulb lit repeatedly, consuming current (5)","output":"### Answer: ONION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bulb\nAn envelope ('consuming') of I ('current') in ON ON ('lit, 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: Master in one section of school, briefly (5)","output":"### Answer: ADEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Master\nA charade of A ('one') plus DEPT (department, 'section of school, 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: Crude line agent gets changed (9)","output":"### Answer: INELEGANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crude\nAn anagram ('gets changed') of 'line 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: Swindle as rascal, extracting last penny (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swindle\nA subtraction: SCAM[p] ('rascal') minus the final P ('extracting last 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: 20% of large delivery to church is fruit (6)","output":"### Answer: QUINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\nA charade of QUIN (one of quintuplets, '20% of large delivery') plus CE ('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: Number present hours before midnight take steps (10)","output":"### Answer: ATTENDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number present\nA charade of AT TEN ('hours before midnight'; I have a vague memory of a similar loose indication not so long ago) plus DANCE ('take steps'). (It did not take much digging to track down the recent occurence 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: Person who forms original phrase (6)","output":"### Answer: SHAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person who forms\nAn anagram ('original') of '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: Dose of liquid medicine quickly containing onset of pretty bad flu (8)","output":"### Answer: SPOONFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dose of liquid medicine\nA charade of SPOON, an envelope ('containing') of P ('onset of **P**retty') in SOON ('quickly'); plus FUL, an anagram ('bad') of 'flu'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and I have hit, fame and some money (4,5,4)","output":"### Answer: FIVE POUND NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: some money\nA charade of F ('fellow') plus I'VE ('I have') plus POUND ('hit') plus NOTE ('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: Power cuts, say, agitated queen, for example (8)","output":"### Answer: PUSSYCAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: queen, for example\nA charade of P ('power') plus USSYCAT, an anagram ('agitated') of 'cuts, 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: King\u00a0Edward (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: King\nDouble definition: Shakespeare's King Lear, and the nonsense versifier Edward 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: Monroe's art excited one looking up to stars (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one looking up to stars\nAn anagram ('excited') of 'Monroe's 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: Dish eaten with spoon, darling (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish eaten with spoon\nDouble 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: Like vegetable or fruit, not quite raw (3,5)","output":"### Answer: PEA GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like vegetable\nA charade of PEA[r] ('fruit, not quite'), plus GREEN ('raw')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Excel as runner, not in football gear (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excel as runner\nA charade of OUT ('not in') plus STRIP ('football 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: Land in Asia, mainly, as occasional flier (6)","output":"### Answer: TURKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: and in Asia, mainly\nDouble 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: What's instrumental in 9? Half of this publication's about it (6)","output":"### Answer: GUITAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: hat's instrumental in 9\nAn envelope ('about') of 'it' in GUAR[dian] ('half of this 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: In which you may find gravy or salt (4)","output":"### Answer: BOAT \n ### Explanation: In which you may find gravy or salt (4)\nCryptic 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: Carry out final check for officer (4)","output":"### Answer: MATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carry out final check\nDouble definition, the first referring to chess, the second to 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: For enjoyment read some lines in bed (7)","output":"### Answer: BROWSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: For enjoyment read\nAn envelope ('in') of ROWS ('some lines') in 'bed'. 'Read' must be read as a past 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: Going off, chased by police (6)","output":"### Answer: RANCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going off\nA charade of RAN ('chased') plus CID ('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: Heroic Greek units holding an elevated position (8)","output":"### Answer: ACHILLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heroic Greek\nAn envelope ('holding') of HILL ('an elevated position') in ACES ('units')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 root that shows us pi? (6)","output":"### Answer: TURNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: The root\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: if you TURN IP, you get 'pi'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Etiquette observed by the board (5,7)","output":"### Answer: TABLE MANNERS \n ### Explanation: Etiquette observed by the board (5,7)\nCryptic 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 man showing a lot of bottle (10)","output":"### Answer: METHUSELAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old man\nDouble definition: a methuselah is a fanciful name for a giant wine bottle, holding about a gallon and a 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: Nip or nipper (3)","output":"### Answer: TOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nip\nDouble 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: I shall be briefly unwell (3)","output":"### Answer: ILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unwell\nI'LL ('I shall {be} 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: One who enters the services (10)","output":"### Answer: CHURCHGOER \n ### Explanation: One who enters the services (10)\nCryptic 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: Criminals' joint business in trouble when in this (12)","output":"### Answer: RECEIVERSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: business in trouble when in this\nA charade of RECEIVERS ('criminals') plus HIP ('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: Sounds of stable hinges breaking (6)","output":"### Answer: NEIGHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sounds of stable\nAn anagram ('breaking') of '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: Audrey in trouble, embracing naval officer in extramarital affair (8)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: extramarital affair\nAn envelope ('embracing') of LT (lieutenant, 'naval officer') in ADUERY, an anagram ('in trouble') of 'Audrey'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Snow White likely to crash? (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Companion of Snow White likely to crash? (6)\nCryptic 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: Blissful state in which Ivan ran wild (7)","output":"### Answer: NIRVANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blissful state\nAn anagram ('wild') of 'Ivan 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: Drop of moisture round bearing is not good (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drop of moisture\nAn envelope ('round') of E (east, 'bearing') in BAD ('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: Some ricochets in the line of darts (4)","output":"### Answer: OCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the line of darts\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'ric**OCHE**ts', for the line behind which a darts player must 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: Sally out to lead transport studies (8)","output":"### Answer: SYLLABUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: studies\nA charade of SYLLA, an anagram ('out') of 'Sally' plus ('to lead') BUS ('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: Ponder at length on how long you may live (5)","output":"### Answer: DWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ponder at length\nDouble definition, I suppose, with 'live' in the sense of reside', but the grammar seems 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: Former student in manual work (6)","output":"### Answer: ALUMNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former student\nAn anagram ('work') of 'manual'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 it's the custom (10)","output":"### Answer: CONVENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gathering\nDouble 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: They may take an interest in banking (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSITORS \n ### Explanation: They may take an interest in banking (10)\nCryptic 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: Undermine brat with a look (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undermine\nA charade of IMP ('brat') plus AIR ('a 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: I'm reflecting on educational finance for expats (10)","output":"### Answer: IMMIGRANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: expats\nA charade of IM plus MI ('I'm reflecting') plus GRANTS ('educational finance')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One whose existence depends on dripping (10)","output":"### Answer: STALACTITE \n ### Explanation: One whose existence depends on dripping (10)\nCryptic definition. I had to wait to get 23A to eliminate STALAGMITE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 resounding comeback (6)","output":"### Answer: ECHOED \n ### Explanation: Made a resounding comeback (6)\nCryptic 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: Novel\u00a0album by Michael Jackson (8)","output":"### Answer: THRILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\nDouble 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: Twice jump a little way for a man on board (6)","output":"### Answer: BISHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a man on board\nA charade of BIS ('twice') plus HOP (skip and 'jump') for 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: Sand possibly holds uranium in Arab country (5)","output":"### Answer: SUDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab country\nAn envelope ('holds') of U ('uranium', chemical symbol) in SDAN, an anagram ('possibly') 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: Girl upset a clergyman (4)","output":"### Answer: VERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA reversal ('upset' in a down light) of A REV ('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: Talking bird many may climb up to see (4)","output":"### Answer: MYNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talking bir\nA hidden answer ('to see') reversed ('climb up') in 'm**ANY M**ay'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a couple of bookies gamble \u2014 may this have restricted the figure? (6)","output":"### Answer: BODICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: may this have restricted the figure\nA charade of BO ('only a couple of **BO**okies'; I know that some do not like this device) plus DICE ('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: Dirty look from cow at end of milking? (6)","output":"### Answer: GLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirty look\nA charade of G ('end of milkin**G**') plus LOWER ('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: Relaxing interval, but not for the cast? (8)","output":"### Answer: PLAY TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relaxing interval\nDefinition and allusion 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: Operational legacy: a connection problem (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SCAR TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Operational legacy: a connection problem (4,6)\nI thought at first that this was just a cryptic definition, but it now looks like a charade of SC (semicolon, ':') plus 'a' plus RT (radio telephony, 'connection') plus ISSUE ('problem'), which gives us an extended 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: Pancake with cordial shunned by sailor (6)","output":"### Answer: WAFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pancake\nA charade of W ('with') plus AFF[ab]LE ('cordial') minus AB ('shunned by 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: A winter resort, first centre for ski jumpers? (8)","output":"### Answer: KNITWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: jumpers?\nA charade of K ('centre for s**K**i') plus NITWEAR, an anagram ('re-sort') of 'a winter'. An indication by example, justified 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: Kept together, getting on after rugby players (8)","output":"### Answer: PACKAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kept together\nA charade of PACK ('rugby players', forwards in particular) plus AGED ('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: Board\/boards that Bill needs for passage (9,5)","output":"### Answer: COMMITTEE STAGE \n ### Explanation: Board\/boards that Bill needs for passage (9,5)\nLike 10A, I have the feeling that this is more than a cryptic definition, but here I cannot make it out. A last minute suggestion (having spent too long wondering if Bill is Gates): COMMITTEE ('board') plus STAGE ('boards')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stricter rule \u2014 is poultry farmer coming round? (8)","output":"### Answer: HARSHENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes stricter\nAn envelope ('coming round') of R ('rule') in HAS HENS ('is poultry 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: Girl's stay cut by a couple of seconds (6)","output":"### Answer: LASSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nAn envelope ('cut by') of 'a' plus SS ('couple of seconds') in LIE ('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: Void in which valiant die horribly (10)","output":"### Answer: INVALIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Void\nAn anagram ('horribly') of 'valiant 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: Upset\u00a0wild plant (6)","output":"### Answer: RATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upset\nDouble 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: Sweep interior of next outdoor shelter (6)","output":"### Answer: EXTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweep\nA charade of EX ('interior of n**EX**t') plus TENT ('outdoor 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: Verse form everyone's instructed about (7)","output":"### Answer: BALLADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Verse form\nAn envelope ('about') of ALL ('everyone') in BADE ('instructed')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agony for Dickens, almost broke when ultimate account's due (3,2,9)","output":"### Answer: DAY OF RECKONING \n ### Explanation: Definition: when ultimate account's due\nAn anagram ('broke') of 'agony for Dicken[s]' minus the 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: Whence water's drawn back, south of Sark etc (7)","output":"### Answer: CISTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whence water's drawn\nA charade of CI (Channel Islands, 'Sark etc') plus STERN ('back'). 'south of' indicated the order of the particles in the down 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: Elevated trail taken regularly through country (6)","output":"### Answer: LATVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA charade of LAT, a reversal ('elevated', in a down light) of TAL ('**T**r**A**i**L** taken regularly') plus VIA ('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: Privileged American talking rubbish in exaggerated style (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WASP WAIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: exaggerated style\nA charade of WASP (white Anglo-Saxon protestant, 'privileged American') plus WAIST, a homophone ('talking') of WASTE ('rubbish'), with a rather loose 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: Posh youngster tucking into eggs and roll (7)","output":"### Answer: ROULADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: roll\nAn envelope ('tucking into') of U ('posh') plus LAD ('youngster') into ROE ('eggs'; only a hard roe is fish eggs, so this is an indication by 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: Devious work plans, as in this person's observations (10,3)","output":"### Answer: PARKINSON\u2019S LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: this person's observations\nAn anagram ('devious') of 'work plans as in', with a very ingenious extended 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: Comes off acid to achieve renewal (4-5)","output":"### Answer: KICK-START \n ### Explanation: Definition: achieve renewal\nA charade of KICKS ('comes off', as a drug habit) plus TART ('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: Designer transport blocked by new resistance (7)","output":"### Answer: PLANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Designer\nA charade of PLANNE, an envelope ('blocked by') of N ('new') in PLANE ('transport'); plus R ('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: Place cross beside first motorway locations (7)","output":"### Answer: MILIEUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: locations\nA charade of MI (M1, 'first motorway') plus LIEU ('place') plus X ('cross'), for the less familiar plural of milieu."}
{"instruction":"You 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 setter's got up to make an impression (7)","output":"### Answer: EVIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\nA charade of EVI, a reversal ('got up' in a down light) of I'VE ('setter's', with the apostrophe s for has) plus DENT ('make an impression')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-going daughter abandons prohibition for good (6)","output":"### Answer: GENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy-going\nA replacement: DENIAL ('prohibition') with the D replaced by G ('daughter abandons \u2026 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: Minutes consumed by change to the rear part of engine (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMSHAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of engine\nI spent a while wondering why an anagram of M plus 'the rear' was not yielding anything sensible. The clue is an envelope ('consumed by') of M ('minutes) in CASH ('change') plus AFT ('to 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: Father with problems making additions (6)","output":"### Answer: FRILLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: additions\nA charade of FR ('father', particularly in a religious sense) plus ILLS ('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: Melancholy? Fantastic news lifts us (11)","output":"### Answer: WISTFULNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Melancholy\nAn anagram ('fantastic') of 'news lifts 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: Number in catch returned (3)","output":"### Answer: TEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\nA reversal ('returned') of NET ('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: Note by doctor about fat (4)","output":"### Answer: LARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\nA charade of LA ('note' of the sol-fa) plus RD, a reversal ('about') of DR ('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: One in trouble is ordered to get garment for work (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BOILER SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: garment for work\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one', Roman numeral or the impersonal personal pronoun) in BOILERSUT (or BOLERSUIT if you prefer), an anagram ('ordered') of 'trouble 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: Standard form filled with nonsense automatically (6-7)","output":"### Answer: PARROT-FASHION \n ### Explanation: Definition: automatically\nAn envelope ('filled with') of ROT ('nonsense') in PAR ('standard') plus FASHION ('form' 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: Distinguish fat-free diet in broadcast (13)","output":"### Answer: DIFFERENTIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distinguish\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'fat-free diet 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: Poor clerk is bad one returning to sinful ways (10)","output":"### Answer: BACKSLIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one returning to sinful ways\nAn anagram ('poor') of 'clerk is 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: Revolution bites back (4)","output":"### Answer: SPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolution\nA reversal ('back') of NIPS ('bites')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 line following duck west (3)","output":"### Answer: OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA charade of O ('duck') plus W ('west') plus L ('line'). Three letters, three components 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: An explanation about a vote concerning Germanic people (5-6)","output":"### Answer: ANGLO-SAXONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Germanic people\nAn envelope ('about') of 'a' plus X ('vote') plus ON ('concerning') in 'an' plus GLOSS ('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: Device wrongly tagged (6)","output":"### Answer: GADGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Device\nAn anagram ('wrongly') of '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: Wounded from time with resistance in revolt (8)","output":"### Answer: STRICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wounded\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('time') plus R ('resistance') in SICKEN ('revolt')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 declines flowers (8)","output":"### Answer: COWSLIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: flowers\nA charade of COW ('bully' as a verb) plus SLIPS ('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: Some caviare simply upset skinflint (5)","output":"### Answer: MISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: skinflint\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('upset') answer in 'cavia**RE SIM**ply'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Temper hot before strike, not cold (4)","output":"### Answer: HUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Temper\nA charade of H ('hot') plus [c]UFF ('strike') minus the C ('not 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: Cutting down, accepting small payment, getting sympathy (6,7)","output":"### Answer: FELLOW FEELING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sympathy\nAn envelope ('accepting') of LOW FEE ('small payment') in FELLING ('cutting 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: Bonds with tutor during periods of relaxation (10)","output":"### Answer: RESTRAINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bonds\nAn envelope ('during') of TRAIN ('tutor') in RESTS ('periods of relaxation')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 person, one disrupting settled area in country (9)","output":"### Answer: LITHUANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nAn envelope ('disrupting') of HU[m]AN ('person') minus its middle letter ('heartless') plus I ('one') in LIT ('settled') plus A ('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: Fool imprisoned by state for reason (6)","output":"### Answer: SANITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: reason\nAn envelope ('imprisoned by') of NIT ('fool') in SAY ('state'). What about the sanity clause?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Cheshire magazine's story occupied by me (9,4)","output":"### Answer: ELLESMERE PORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place in Cheshire\nAn envelope ('occupied by') of 'me' in ELLE'S ('magazine's') plus REPORT ('story'). Not a part of Cheshire with which I am familiar."}
{"instruction":"You 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 facts I once distorted (10)","output":"### Answer: CONFISCATE \n ### Explanation: Seize facts I once distorted (10)\nAn anagram ('disordered') of 'facts I 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: Upset about inspector and copper being mocked (9)","output":"### Answer: RIDICULED \n ### Explanation: Definition: mocked\nAn envelope ('about') of DI (detective 'inspector') plus CU (chemical symbol, 'copper') in RILED ('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: Poet in New York amid anxiety missing one (8)","output":"### Answer: TENNYSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nAn envelope ('amid') of NY ('New York') in TENS[i]ON ('anxiety') without the I ('missing 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: Old online journal assuming new shape (6)","output":"### Answer: OBLONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: shape\nAn envelope ('assuming') of N ('new') in O ('old') plus BLOG ('online 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: Put down\u00a0cheap wine (5)","output":"### Answer: PLONK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put down\nDouble 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: Part of Indonesia vital to global industry (4)","output":"### Answer: BALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of Indonesia\nA hidden answer ('vital to') in 'glo**BAL I**ndustry'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 little child receiving letter from abroad (6)","output":"### Answer: MINUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tiny\nAn envelope ('receiving') of NU (Greek 'letter from abroad\") in MITE ('little 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: Priest in tricky situation died, abandoned (8)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: abandoned\nAn envelope ('in') of P ('priest') in SCRAPE ('tricky situation') plus D ('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: Amateur's first stitch around bottom of smock is wonky (5)","output":"### Answer: ASKEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: wonky\nAn envelope ('around') of K ('bottom of smoc**K**') in A ('**A**mateur's first') plus SEW ('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: Conservative charged and humiliated (9)","output":"### Answer: CHASTENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: humiliated\nA charade of C ('Conservative') plus HASTENED ('charged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to deal with nasty Kent odour (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERTOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promised to deal with\nAn anagram ('nasty') of 'Kent 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: Penny rejected dead part of flower (5)","output":"### Answer: PETAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of flower\nA charade of P ('Penny') plus ETAL, a reversal ('rejected') of LATE ('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: Doctor arranged yacht trips round island (12)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHIATRIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor\nAn envelope ('round') of IS ('island') in PSYCHIATRT, an anagram ('arranged') of 'yacht 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: Pleased to get one lariat designed to catch old combatant (12)","output":"### Answer: GLADIATORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: ombatant \nAn envelope ('to catch') of O ('old') in GLAD ('pleased') plus I ('one') plus ATRIAL, an anagram ('designed') of 'lariat'. The definition 'combatant' is more commonly used as a noun, but it can be 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: Debauchee drinking good red stuff (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: red stuff\nAn envelope ('drinking') of G ('good') in ROU\u00c9 ('debauchee')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 words for inflexible soprano (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HARD LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sympathetic words\nA charade of HARDLINE ('inflexible') plus S ('soprano')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 salesman sacked Nelson's workforce (9)","output":"### Answer: PERSONNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: workforce\nA charade of PER, a reversal ('retired') of REP ('salesman') plus SONNEL, an anagram ('sacked') of '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: Get the better of unfashionable party (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get the better of\nA charade of OUT ('unfashionable') plus DO ('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: Steered clear of wife tucking into cheese cooked by daughter (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCHEWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steered clear of\nAn envelope ('tucking into') of W ('wife') in ESCHEE, an anagram ('cooked') of 'cheese' plus 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: Ready to cover the French correspondent's first exclusive (6)","output":"### Answer: SELECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: exclusive\nAn envelope ('to cover') of LE ('the French') plus C ('**C**orrespondent's first') in SET ('ready')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of guilt got by copper during dinner with father (3,5)","output":"### Answer: MEA CULPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Admission of guilt\nAn envelope ('during') of CU (chemical symbol, 'copper') in MEAL ('dinner') plus PA ('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: Badly need a key to one way of looking at things (5,3)","output":"### Answer: NAKED EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one way of looking at things\nAn anagram ('badly') of 'need a 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: Keep going in Felixtowe Road (5)","output":"### Answer: TOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\nA hidden answer in 'Felix**TOWE R**oad'. Think castles."}
{"instruction":"You 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 American joke by queen meeting drinks supplier (7-6)","output":"### Answer: CRACKER-BARREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsophisticated American\nA charade of CRACK ('joke') plus ER ('queen') plus BARREL ('drinks supplier', passively). The definition indicates the US provenance of the expression."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A tin exploded over old Italian starter (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTIPASTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian starter\nA charade of ANTI, an anagram ('exploded') of 'a tin' plus PAST ('over') plus O ('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: Fasten a turnip top to a sweet container (6)","output":"### Answer: PINATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet container \nA charade of PIN ('fasten') plus 'a' plus T ('**T**urnip top') 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: Doctor maintained by benefit gets an easy ride (6)","output":"### Answer: DODDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an easy ride\nAn envelope ('maintained by') of DD ('doctor' of divinity) in DOLE ('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: Keep swapping joint of meat with coppers (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: CHOP AND CHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep swapping\nA charade of CHOP ('joint of meat') plus AND ('with') plus CHANGE ('coppers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in bottomless pit by European with drill (9)","output":"### Answer: HELLEBORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nA charade of HELL ('bottomless pit') plus E ('European') plus BORE ('drill')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 vetting Leonardo's second sketch (8)","output":"### Answer: VIGNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sketch\nA charade of VIGNETT, an anagram ('revolutionary') of 'vetting' plus E ('L**E**onardo's 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: Gorbachev's first lass not affected by his policy (8)","output":"### Answer: GLASNOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: his policy\nA charade of G ('**G**orbachev's first') plis LASNOST, an anagram ('affcted') of 'lass 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: Female singer almost gets a milkshake (6)","output":"### Answer: FRAPPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a milkshake\nA charade of F ('female') plus RAPPE[r] ('singer') 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: Explanation of game with brother in charge (6)","output":"### Answer: RUBRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Explanation\nA charade of RU (Rugby Union, 'game') plus BR ('brother') plus IC ('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: Free toilets for the Home Counties! (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free\nA charade of LOO ('toilets') plus SE ('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: Backer told of cat's spirit (7)","output":"### Answer: PHANTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\nA charade of PHAN, sounding like ('told') FAN ('backer') plus TOM ('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: Origin of all that's heard on 5th Nov? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BIG BANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Origin\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alarm's function about to be inscribed (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alarm\nAn envelope ('to be inscribed' \u2013 I nearly wrote 'about') of RE ('about') in SIN (abbreviated mathematical '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: An aid to reading letter briefly gone astray? (9)","output":"### Answer: LORGNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: An aid to reading\nAn anagram ('astray') of 'letter gon[e]' with the latter word 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: Unhappy characters in America to scold politician (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SOCIAL DEMOCRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: politician\nAn anagram ('unhappy characters') of 'America to scold'. Maybe a hint of an extended 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: Chance of director demanding session for beginners (4)","output":"### Answer: ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chance\nFirst letters ('for beginners') of '**O**f **D**irector **D**emanding **S**ession'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 letters, some winging round the US (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE JAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: some winging round the US\nA charade of BLUE ('smutty') plus JAYS ('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: Current cuts unacceptable \u2014 almost everything's speculative (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: speculative\nAn envelope ('cuts') of I ('current') in NOT ON ('unacceptable') plus AL[l] ('everything') 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: Partway through trek, I lost weight (4)","output":"### Answer: KILO \n ### Explanation: Definition: weight\nA hidden answer ('partway through') in 'tre**K I LO**st'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snitch primarily annoys Mr Fixit (14)","output":"### Answer: TROUBLESHOOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mr Fixit\nA charade of TROUBLES ('annoys') plus HOOTER ('snitch' in the sense of 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: First wife ousted by priest in dramatic drawing (9)","output":"### Answer: ELICITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: drawing\nEXCITING ('dramatic') with EX ('first wife') replaced ('ousted') by ELI ('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: Sound of shots in Bow stopped abruptly (5)","output":"### Answer: FROZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stopped abruptly\nThis time the Cockney ('in Bow') does not drop 'is aiches, but pronounces ('sound of') THROWS ('shots') something 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: He'll take what's left from match receipts into shelter (7)","output":"### Answer: LEGATEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll take what's left\nAn envelope ('into') of GATE ('match receipts') in LEE ('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: NY team look for no old-fashioned backs (7)","output":"### Answer: YANKEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: NY team\nA reversal ('backs') of SEEK ('look for') plus NAY ('no 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: Put up\u00a0job (4)","output":"### Answer: POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put up\nDouble 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: Public exposure about state's way of regulating the environment (3,12)","output":"### Answer: AIR CONDITIONING \n ### Explanation: Definition: way of regulating the environment\nAn envelope ('about') of CONDITION ('state') in AIRING ('public exposure'). 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: Belgian reporter's time at home doubled (6)","output":"### Answer: TINTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belgian reporter\nA charade of T ('time') plus IN (at home') 'doubled', for the hero of the comic strip by Herg\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: Spymaster casually crossing line a little (6)","output":"### Answer: MILDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little\nAn envelope ('crossing') of L ('line') in M ('spymaster', James Bond) plus IDLY ('casually')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 place in borough (term of disgust expressed)? (8)","output":"### Answer: BORDELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Low place\nAn envelope ('in') of DELL ('low place') in 'boro[ugh]' minus UGH ('term of disgust expressed'), with an extended 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: Historic plot deprived of duke's artillery (3,5)","output":"### Answer: GUN POWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: artillery\nGUNPOW[d]ER ('historic plot') minud the D ('deprived of duke'). With the crossing 5A, we have two unseasonal refrences to Guy Fawkes."}
{"instruction":"You 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 choice behind change in selection process (11,4)","output":"### Answer: ALTERNATIVE VOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: selection process\nA charade of ALTER ('change') plus ('behind', if you see what I mean) NATIVE ('local') plus VOTE ('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: Proves what exhibitor does (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: GOES TO SHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proves\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old hat, new one finally ordered (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: DOWN AT HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tatty\nAn anagram ('ordered') od 'old hat new' plus E ('on**E** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interrupting schedule, copper's heading off campaigner (8)","output":"### Answer: LOBBYIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: campaigner\nAn envelope ('interrupting') of [b]OBBY ('copper') minus its first letter ('heading off') in LIST ('schedule')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 liquid and equivalent solid (5,3)","output":"### Answer: WATER ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nA charade of WATER ('liquid') plus ICE ('equivalent solid'). A water ice is a dessert, or perhaps palate cleanser, of fruit juice frozen to a slush."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 Germans in cast not well groomed (6)","output":"### Answer: SHAGGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: not well groomed\nAn envelope ('in') of 'a' plus G G ('couple of Germans') in SHY ('cast' as in coconut)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 raising one stink after another (6)","output":"### Answer: BOFFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist\nA charade of BO ('another' stink) plus FFIN, a reversal ('raising') of NIFF ('one 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: Device for paparazzi from Smolensk (4)","output":"### Answer: LENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Device for paparazzi\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'Smo**LENS**k'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 occasional error in fact indicts hacks? (11,3,14)","output":"### Answer: CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS \n ### Explanation: So *this* occasional error in fact indicts hacks? (11,3,14)\nAn anagram ('hacks') of 'occasional error in fact indicts', with an extended 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's ready, but not with paper alight, please (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ALL CHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: alight, please\nThis looks like [sm]ALL CHANGE ('one's ready'), minus SM (Sunday Mirror?, '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: The laymen are Nick and Mark (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nick\nA charade of NOT CH (CH for church; 'the laymen'). Two definitions, or one combined."}
{"instruction":"You 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 get cut treated, the source of some stress (5)","output":"### Answer: ICTUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress\nA charadde of 'I' plus CTU, an anagram ('treated') of 'cut' plus S ('the source of **S**ome')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Des leaves car parked behind Green Mile traffic \u2014 on line! (1-8)","output":"### Answer: E-COMMERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: traffic \u2014 on line!\nA charade of ECO ('Green') plus M ('mile') plus MERCE[des] ('car') minus 'Des'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pelicans distributed irregularly? (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN PLACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: irregularly\nAn anagram ('distributed') of 'pelicans'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Milligan read him the first half of a good book somewhere in Lancashire (6)","output":"### Answer: ECCLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Milligan read him\nTwo definitions sandwiching the wordplay the 'first half' of ECCLES[iastes] ('good book' of the Bible). Spike Milligan created the 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: A poor end to perform\u00adance after classy Here Comes the Sun? (6)","output":"### Answer: AUBADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here Comes the Sun?\nA charade of 'a' plus U ('classy') plus BAD ('poor') plus E ('end to performanc**E**'). A serenade is an evening song, and an AUBADE, one for the dawn, such as George Harrison's 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: With craft I can steer 225\u00ba through opening (8)","output":"### Answer: COXSWAIN \n ### Explanation: With craft I can steer 225\u00ba through opening (8)\nOuch. An envelope ('through opening') of OX ('steer') SW (southwest, '225\u00ba') in CAIN, an anagram ('with craft') of 'I can', with an extended 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: Great Asian captain's claim to being eighth in line and not third (5,4)","output":"### Answer: IMRAN KHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great Asian captain\nA charade of I'M RANK H ('claim to be eighth in line' with the preceding words doubling as definition and justification for the grammatical form) plus 'an[d]' minus its third letter ('and not third'). Among\u00a0's many achievements, Enigmatist cites his captaincy of the Pakistan cricket 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: King George admitted to past problems (5)","output":"### Answer: AGGRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: problems\nAn envelope ('admitted') of GR ('King George') in AGO ('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: Aware of new leading dress material (5)","output":"### Answer: NINON \n ### Explanation: Definition: dress material\nA charade of N ('new') plus IN ON ('aware of'), with 'leading indicating the order of the 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: Eccentric vicar receiving hair transplant makes a hell of a noise (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARIVARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a hell of a noise\nAn envelope ('receiving') of HARI, an anagram ('transplant') of 'hair' in CVARI, another anagram ('eccentric') of '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: Very long word and polite address to man (Romeo's papa) by surrealist in hospital (14)","output":"### Answer: SESQUIPEDALIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very long word\nAn envelope ('in') of ESQUIPE, which is ESQUIRE ('polite address to man') with the R replaced by P ('Romeo's papa', radio alphabet) plus DALI ('surrealist') in SAN ('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: Desk register taken no further than Ozzie? (7)","output":"### Answer: ROLLTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desk\nA charade of ROLL ('register') plus TO P (not inclusive, which is a little odd; 'no further than Ozzie'. In Chambers, and probably many other dictionaries, Ozzie is the last entry for 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: Cross head cooks with buns for first mate (2-7)","output":"### Answer: EX-HUSBAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: first mate\nAn anagram ('cooks') of X ('cross') plus 'head' plus 'buns'. We had a complaint just a couple of days ago from someone whose first mate was not his (in that case) ex. However, with Enigmatist I will take whatever I can get to get a 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: Core of hard task set before a meddlesome type (8)","output":"### Answer: TINKERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a meddlesome type\nThe nearest I can get is [s]TINKER ('hard task set') plus ER[e] ('before'), minus its outer letters ('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: State surrendered, not being ironclad (6)","output":"### Answer: OREGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nA subtraction: [f]OREGON[e] ('surrendered') less the surrounding ('clad') FE (chemical symbol '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: Dune dweller missing craft in painful practices (1,3,1)","output":"### Answer: S AND M \n ### Explanation: Definition: painful practices\nA subtraction: SAND M[artin] ('dune dweller') minus ART ('craft') and '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 left turn with a rambling virgin (7)","output":"### Answer: NATURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: virgin\nAn anagram ('rambling') of 'a' plus L ('left') plus 'turn' 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: Adroitly moisten with oil at the time massaging gets under way! (6,2,6)","output":"### Answer: WHEELS IN MOTION \n ### Explanation: Adroitly moisten with oil at the time massaging gets under way! (6,2,6)\nAn envelope ('massaging'?) of ELSINMOTIO, an anagram ('adroitly') of 'moisten' plus 'oil' in WHEN ('at the 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: Country area acrostic's constructed about (5,4)","output":"### Answer: COSTA RICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn envelope ('about') of A ('area') in COSTRICA, an anagram ('constructed') of 'acrostic'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 weight up and ego shattered! (8)","output":"### Answer: POUNDAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Body weight\nAn anagram ('shattered') of 'up and ego'. The surface deserves the exclamation 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: A noblewoman's unexceptional, if new, descendant (7)","output":"### Answer: BARONNE \n ### Explanation: A noblewoman's unexceptional, if new, descendant (7)\nBAR NONE ('unexceptional', in the sense of without exception) with the first N shuffled along a letter ('if new, descendant' in a down light). BARONNE, from the French, is a variant on baroness."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ringing Mercury up in capital (Asian capital) (7)","output":"### Answer: AFGHANI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian capital\nA double envelope ('ringing' and 'in') of GH, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of HG (chemical symbol, 'mercury') in FAN ('freak'), all in AI (A- one, 'capital'). The AFGHANI is the unit of currency in (where else?) Afghanistan."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretentious indications of Platonic love? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHICHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretentious\nThe wordplay is CHI, the Greek ('Platonic') letter which has the form X ('indications of love' \u2013 two 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: Abridged journal's urge is suppressed in squandering 9! (1,3,1)","output":"### Answer: N AND Q \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abridged journal\n An anagram (ALL CHANGE, the answer to '9'A) of 'squandering' less ('suppressed') 'urge is'. I am quite prepared to believe that N & Q is some journal, but I do not have the slightest idea what it is in full. Note that the construction explicitly states that the anagram is taken first, to get URGE IS N AND Q, and then 'urge is' can be removed without further anagramming (or, for good measure, the ALL CHANGE could cover 'urge is' as well). Afterthought: is it Notes and Queries, for a personal journal, rather than a 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: Factors in debt collection (8)","output":"### Answer: BAILIFFS \n ### Explanation: Factors in debt collection (8)\nCryptic definition \u2013 'factor' in the sense of 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: Dream king who is from Borneo (6)","output":"### Answer: OBERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dream king\nAn anagram ('from') of 'Borneo', for the King of the Faries in *A Midsummer Nighr's 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: Comes to a settlement while unconscious (8)","output":"### Answer: COMATOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unconscious\nAn anagram ('settlement') of 'comes 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: Separate success right away (6)","output":"### Answer: WINNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Separate\nA charade of WIN ('success') plus NOW ('right 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: Turner writes bilingual articles (5)","output":"### Answer: LATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turner\nA charade of LA plus THE ('bilingual 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: Even the most generous would be deaf to such appeals (9)","output":"### Answer: INAUDIBLE \n ### Explanation: Even the most generous would be deaf to such appeals (9)\nCryptic 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: Painter wins town in local elections (12)","output":"### Answer: GAINSBOROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\nA charade of GAINS BOROUGH ('wins town in local 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: Penetrate enemy defences \u2014 a significant development (12)","output":"### Answer: BREAKTHROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penetrate enemy defences\nDouble 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: Late partygoers provide their own lights (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT OWLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late partygoers\nAn anagram of 'own lights'. If you think 'provide their' is an adequate anagrind, we beg to differ."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0with a view? (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Room\nDouble definition. I have given the second definition as an allusive reference to SCOPE as an abbreviation for telescope, say, but it could equally be the colloquial use 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: Refuse collector maybe has turned writer (3,3)","output":"### Answer: ASH BIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse collector\nA charade of ASH, an anagram ('maybe') of 'has' plus BIN, a reversal ('turned') of NIB ('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: It's instrumental in having wine around (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's instrumental\nAn envelope ('around') of 'in' in CLARET ('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: Row about a child's horse, a friend of Pooh (6)","output":"### Answer: TIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a friend of Pooh\nAn envelope ('about') of GG (or gee-gee, 'a child's horse') in TIER ('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: A writer's attributes (8)","output":"### Answer: ASCRIBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: attributes\nA charade of 'a' plus SCRIBE'S ('writer's'). Definition 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: Belt up or bend over (6)","output":"### Answer: BUCKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belt up\nDouble 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: An item reserved for a jailbird (6)","output":"### Answer: INMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a jailbird\nAn anagram ('re-served') of 'an 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: Unaware of how developers work (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE DARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unaware\nDefinition and cryptic reference to non-digital photography."}
{"instruction":"You 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 see working models? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: FASHION SHOWS \n ### Explanation: Where to see working models? (7,5)\nCryptic 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: Construct a house as advertised, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: BUILD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Construct a house\nSounds like ('we hear') BILLED ('advertised')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 required to organise a fight (8)","output":"### Answer: RUNABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport\nA charade of RUN A BOUT ('organise a 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: Capital we held in another form (3,5)","output":"### Answer: NEW DELHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nAn anagram ('another form') of 'we held 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: Second-hand markets operating close to Basra (3-4,5)","output":"### Answer: CAR-BOOT SALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Second-hand markets\nAn anagram ('operating') of 'close to Basra'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 holds match records (9)","output":"### Answer: REGISTRAR \n ### Explanation: One who holds match records (9)\nCryptic 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: Ample supply coming from British sailor and German worker (8)","output":"### Answer: ABUNDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ample\nA charade of AB ('British sailor') plus UND ('and German') plus ANT ('worker'), which leaves 'supply' doing nothing in particular."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 he's often flat out on the road (8)","output":"### Answer: HEDGEHOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's often flat out on the road\nA charade of HEDGE ('restrict') plus HOG ('dangerous driver' \u2013 I think that it only has that sense in the combination ROAD HOG)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 house, recent pupil and Head mix informally (6)","output":"### Answer: HOBNOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: mix informally\nA charade of H ('head of **H**ouse') plus OB (old boy, 'recent pupil' \u2013 why 'recent'?) **plus** NOB ('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: New arrivals, we hear, at the docks (6)","output":"### Answer: BERTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: docks\nSounds like ('we hear' again) BIRTHS ('new arrivals')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 again (5)","output":"### Answer: TWICE \n ### Explanation: Now and again (5)\nCryptic 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: Very hot, newsworthy? About right (8)","output":"### Answer: TROPICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very hot\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') in TOPICAL ('newsworthy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 made by journalist (4)","output":"### Answer: HACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut \nDouble 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: Emperor possessed by new manner after revolution (7)","output":"### Answer: HADRIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emperor\nA charade of HAD ('posessed') plus RIAN, a reversal ('after revolution') of N ('new') plus AIR ('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: Lucky start in combat, then injured (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lucky\nA charade of C ('start in **C**ombat') plus HARMED ('injured')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prepared, correct in food suggestions (15)","output":"### Answer: RECOMMENDATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: suggestions\nAn envelope ('in') of ECOM, an anagram ('prepared') of 'come' plus MEND ('correct') in RATIONS ('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: Break in Croatian resort (5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break\nDouble 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: Mistrusted heads of state unite with alacrity, holding court (9)","output":"### Answer: SUSPECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistrusted\nAn envelope ('holding') of CT ('court') in S U ('heads of **S**tate **U**nite') plus SPEED ('alacrity')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is overwhelmed by shock valuation (9)","output":"### Answer: APPRAISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: valuation\nAn envelope ('overwhelmed by') of RA (Royal Academician, 'artist') plus 'is' in APPAL ('shock')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One among copies turned brown (5)","output":"### Answer: SEPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: brown\nAn envelope ('among') of I (Roman numeral or impersonal personal pronoun, 'one') in SEPA, a reversal ('turned') of APES ('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: Film, with fine plot bard concocted, receiving study (9,6)","output":"### Answer: FORBIDDEN PLANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nAn envelope ('receiving') of DEN ('study') in FORBIDPLANET, an anagram ('concocted') of 'fine plot bard'. Starring Robbie the Robot \u2013 and, since the plot of the film is based on Shakespeare's *The Tempest*, we have an extended definition. 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: Journals with depth I sign (7)","output":"### Answer: DIARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Journals\nA charade of D ('depth') plus 'I' plus ARIES ('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: Getting rid of most of our pain (7)","output":"### Answer: OUSTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting rid of\nA charade of 'ou[r]' minus its last letter ('most of') plus STING ('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: Thin\u00a0list (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thin\nDouble 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: Magician's awful errors probed by church (8)","output":"### Answer: SORCERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Magician\nAn envelope ('probed by') of CE ('Church' of England) in SORRER, an anagram ('awful') of 'errors'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fundamental carbon in tyre (7)","output":"### Answer: RADICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fundamental\nAn envelope ('in') of C (chemical symbol, 'carbon') in RADIAL ('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: Solid figure, proper, protecting son (5)","output":"### Answer: PRISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solid figure\nAn envelope ('protecting') of S ('son') in PRIM (and '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: Agreement arranged once sun's beginning to set (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSENSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreement\nAn anagram ('arranged') of 'once suns' plus S ('beginning to **S**et')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting up, breaking cover? That's clear (5)","output":"### Answer: LUCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: clear\nAn envelope ('breaking') of UC, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of CU (chemical symbol, 'copper') in LID ('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: Cold as shelter in ruinous condition (9)","output":"### Answer: HEARTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold\nAn anagram ('in ruinous condition') of 'as 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: Fertiliser in firm mass on display (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fertiliser\nA charade of CO ('firm') plus M ('mass') plus POST ('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: Start off badly in cast below strength (5-7)","output":"### Answer: SHORT-STAFFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: below strength\nAn envelope ('in') of ORTSTAFF, an anagram ('badly') of 'start off' in SHED ('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: Weakness, regrettable in singer, worried agent (12)","output":"### Answer: DISADVANTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weakness\nAn envelope ('in') of SAD ('regrettable') in DIVA ('singer') plus NTAGE, an anagram ('worried') of '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: Commercial appeal in group with northern heritage (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: heritage \nAn envelope ('in') of AD ('commercial') plus IT (sex 'appeal') in TRIO ('group') plus N ('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: Incentive to secure advance with love for glory (9)","output":"### Answer: SPLENDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: glory\nAn envelope ('to secure') of LEND ('advance') plus O ('love') in SPUR ('incentive')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 skill with a thousand during exercises (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Share\nAn envelope ('during') of ART ('skill') plus 'a' plus K ('thousand') in PE ('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: Writes four essays, initially thoughtful (7)","output":"### Answer: PENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: thoughtful\nA charade of PENS ('writes') plus IV (Roman numeral, 'four') plus E ('**E**ssays, 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: Acts involving singular measures (5)","output":"### Answer: DOSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: measures\nAn envelope ('involving') of S ('singular') in DOES ('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: Material used in trial is legal (5)","output":"### Answer: LISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\nA hidden answer 'in' 'tria**L IS LE**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: Clips from trial of humble man on board (14)","output":"### Answer: SHEEPSHEARINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clips\nAn envelope (the common crossword trick of 'on board' giving IN SS, with the IN indicating the envelope) of HEEP'S HEARING ('trial of humble man', for the character Uriah Heep in *David Copperfield*; 'umble would be a dead giveaway) in SS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flourishes when crossing border (7)","output":"### Answer: ABOUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flourishes\nAn envelope ('crossing') of BOUND ('border') in AS ('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: Devising a new word for brass or tin (7)","output":"### Answer: COINAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devising a new word\nTriple definition (although the second and third are of a kind, and might be bracketed)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 winkless twinkling (5)","output":"### Answer: GLINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strange winkless twinkling\nAn anagram ('strange') of 't[wink]ling' without WINK ('winkless')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 current peters out in river (9)","output":"### Answer: TRENDIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most current\nAn envelope ('in') of DIES ('peters out') in ~~TEST ('river' in Hampshire)~~ *TRENT ('river' in the English Midlands) I was nodding, so thanks to Flavia for the correction *."}
{"instruction":"You 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 alone, with intent to annoy (9)","output":"### Answer: TEASINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with intent to annoy\nA charade of TEA ('drink') plus SINGLY ('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: A formal item worn in greeting pilgrim (5)","output":"### Answer: HADJI \n ### Explanation: Definition: pilgrim\nAn envelope ('in') of 'a' plus DJ (dinner jacket, 'formal item worn') in HI ('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: Retired men need purpose to get up (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: get up\nA charade of RO, a reversal ('retired') of OR (other ranks, 'men') plus USE ('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: Victor gets it after tussle; comic hopes he hasn't had his (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAST LAUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Victor gets it after tussle\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 skilled mechanic who might suit you? (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTFITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: who might suit you?\nA charade of OUT ('old-fashioned') plus FITTER ('skilled mechanic')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's missed header? I could be taking you for a ride (3,2)","output":"### Answer: HOP IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: I could be taking you for a ride\n[c]HOPIN ('scorer'). The answer is a directive, equivalent to the sentence 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: I must stop cup-holder showing less respect (7)","output":"### Answer: SAUCIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing less respect\nAn envelope ('must stop') of 'I' in SAUCER ('cup-holder')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formally covered races during broadcast (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Formally covered\nAn envelope ('during') of TT ('races') in AIRED ('broadcast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 future date might be announced? Never! (6,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THAT\u2019LL BE THE DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Never\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a quote about old times in curious collection (7)","output":"### Answer: EXOTICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: curious collection\nAn envelope ('about') of O ('old') X ('times') in 'a' plus CITE ('quote'), all reversed ('recalled')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rubbish fabric for 20 (9)","output":"### Answer: PINSTRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric for 20\nA charade of PINS, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of SNIP ('cut') plus TRIPE ('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: Means of following online drug trail (7)","output":"### Answer: HASHTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Means of following online\nA charade of HASH (marijuana or a derivative, 'drug') plus TAG ('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: Longing to trap learner with setter's mystic art (7)","output":"### Answer: ALCHEMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mystic art\nAn envelope ('to trap') of L ('learner') in ACHE ('longing') plus MY ('setter'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: Ireland's first parliament set up historic work (5)","output":"### Answer: ILIAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: historic work\nA charade of I ('**I**reland's first') plus LIAD, a reversal ('set up' in a down light) of DAIL ('parliament', also 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: Enterprising cashier oddly lacking in motivation (2-5)","output":"### Answer: GO-AHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enterprising\nAn envelope ('in') of AHE ('c**A**s**H**i**E**r oddly lacking') in GOAD ('motivation')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, like TT socialist on trip? (4,4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: LEFT HIGH AND DRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isolated\nDefinition and literal interpretation; LEFT ('socialist') HIGH ('on trip') and DRY ('TT')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 knot's only 50% of the problem (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HALF-HITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loose knot\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 left behind a book of fiction (7)","output":"### Answer: UNTRUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: fiction\nA charade of [a]UNT ('relative') without the A ('left behind a') plus RUTH ('book' of 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: Accurate\u00a0misprint (7)","output":"### Answer: LITERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accurate\nDouble 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: Chap turns up with certain clothing \u2014 it's passed down in the family (7)","output":"### Answer: SURNAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's passed down in the family\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 clothing') of NAM, a reversal ('turns up' in a down light) of MAN ('chap') in SURE ('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: Was judge imprudent, rashly ignoring last couple? (7)","output":"### Answer: UMPIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was judge\nAn anagram ('rashly') of 'imprude[nt]' minus its last two letters ('ignoring last couple')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Witless couturier briefly invested in new tech\u00adnology (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Witless\nAn envelope ('invested in') of DIO[r] ('couturier') minus its last letter ('briefly') in IT ('new 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: Tool, one used to catch mice? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: CAT\u2019S PAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tool\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting pet in, as barking (7)","output":"### Answer: SAPIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wise\nAn anagram ('barking') of 'pet in 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: Accommodating agreement, rival losing to Guardian tortoise? (9)","output":"### Answer: TIMESHARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accommodating agreement\nTIMES HARE ('rival losing to Guardian tortoise', an ingenious reference to Aesop's fable), with a cryptic 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: Disappointing conclusion in West End show, even in colour (5,5)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour \nAn envelope ('in') of G ('disappointin**G** conclusion') in OLIVER ('West End show') plus E'EN ('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: Casual greeting, more lofty on the telephone? (4)","output":"### Answer: HIYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Casual greeting\nSounds like ('on the telephone') HIGHER ('more lofty')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A politician catching balls initially is clumsy with both hands (12)","output":"### Answer: AMBISINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: clumsy with both hands\nAn envelope ('catching') of B ('**B**alls initially') plus 'is' in 'a' plus MINISTER ('politician'). A new one for me, but obvious: if \"ambidextrous\" is equally skillful with both hands, AMBISINISTER is equally 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: Wonderful Guardian popular \u2014 hopeful about it (3-9)","output":"### Answer: AWE INSPIRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wonderful\nAn envelope ('about it') of WE ('Guardian') plus IN ('popular') in ASPIRING ('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: Something unwanted on one's back, case for a tuxedo? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MONKEY SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tuxedo\nA charade of MONKEY ('something unwanted on one's back') plus SUIT ('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: Tireless working to keep one clean (9)","output":"### Answer: STERILISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean\nAn envelope ('to keep') of I ('one') in STERLISE, an anagram ('working') of 'tireless'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A ship's heading into the drink \u2014 here? (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AT SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\nA charade of 'a' plus TSEA, an envelope ('into') of S ('**S**hip's heading') in TEA ('the drink'), with an extended 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: Lager-swilling female somewhat regretted alcoholism, on reflection (7)","output":"### Answer: LADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lager-swilling female\nA hidden ('somewhat') reversed ('on reflection') answer in 'regr**ETTED** **AL**coholism'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 out there, Greek doctors? (6)","output":"### Answer: COSMOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: All out there\nA charade of COS M.O.s ('Greek doctors', COS being a Greek island). Life, the universe and 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: Sweet confection's ultimate in licence for vitality? (10)","output":"### Answer: PEPPERMINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nAn envelope ('in') of N ('confectio**N**'s ultimate') in PEP PERMIT ('licence for 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: Pipe takes a period of time to fill cart (5,4)","output":"### Answer: WATER MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pipe\nAn envelope ('takes \u2026 to fill') of *A *TERM ('a period of time') in WAIN ('cart')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ros\u00e9? Me, I'm left to translate! (9)","output":"### Answer: SOMMELIER \n ### Explanation: Ordering ros\u00e9? Me, I'm left to translate! (9)\nAn anagram ('ordering' or 'to translate' or both) of 'rose me I'm' *plus L ('left')*, with an extended allusive 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: Capital half lost \u2014 that's a nuisance (4)","output":"### Answer: PEST \n ### Explanation: Capital half lost \u2014 that's a nuisance (4)\n[Buda]PEST ('capital' of Hungary, which was formed by the union of Buda and Pest on opposite sides of the Danube) minus its first four letters ('half 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: English friend carrying American agency's waste away (8)","output":"### Answer: EMACIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: waste away\nAn envelope ('carrying') of CIA ('American agency') in E ('English') plus 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: References can be seen by everyone wearing the Asian garment (8)","output":"### Answer: THESAURI \n ### Explanation: Definition: References\nAn envelope ('wearing') of U (UK film rating, 'can be seen by everyone') in 'the' plus SARI ('Asian 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: World of entertainment, Mickey Mouse deadly sin inspiring revulsion in the end (10)","output":"### Answer: DISNEYLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: World of entertainment\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of N ('revulsio**N** in the end') in DISEYLAND, an anagram ('Mickey Mouse') of 'deadly 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: Collapse, seeing rascal thus eaten up by wild animal (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPLOSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collapse\nA charade of IMP ('rascal') plus LOSION, an envelope ('eaten') of OS, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of SO ('thus') in LION ('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: Hit songs stirring up racism (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RAP MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit songs\nAn anagram ('stirring') of 'up racism'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fairies on yellow dish (4-4,7)","output":"### Answer: PERI-PERI CHICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\nA charade: PERI ('fairy') plus PERI (another of the same) plus CHICKEN ('yellow', cowardly). I must try this sometime."}
{"instruction":"You 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 evening performance somewhere in Hollywood (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SUNSET STRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Hollywood\nDefinition and literal interpretation. Sunset Strip is a portion of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood."}
{"instruction":"You 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 erupt, chief of clan producing gas (6)","output":"### Answer: ETHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gas\nA charade of E ('beginning to **E**rupt') plus THANE ('chief of clan')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diamond, did you say? Prepare to propose! (5)","output":"### Answer: KNEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to propose\nSounds like ('did you say') NEIL ('Diamond', 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: Old criminal, man spotted then shot, routine having backfired (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DICK TURPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old criminal\nA charade of DICK ('man spotted', referencing the pudding Spotted Dick) plus TURPIN, a reversal ('having backfired') of NIP ('shot' of whisky, say) plus RUT ('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: Not what a good retriever would suffer from? (7)","output":"### Answer: AMNESIA \n ### Explanation: Not what a good retriever would suffer from? (7)\nCryptic 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: Slash well-built American (7)","output":"### Answer: SOLIDUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slash\nA charade of SOLID ('well-built') plus US ('American'), for the \/ 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: Legs before energy gets to run out (5)","output":"### Answer: LAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: run out\nA charadeof LAPS ('legs'? Chambers \"a distinct part or stage of a course or journey\" for leg is perhaps close) plus 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: Angstrom bewitched women ultimately, pulling being his forte? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STRONG MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: pulling being his forte?\nA charade of STRONGMA, an anagram ('bewitched') of 'Angstrom' plus N ('wome**N** ultimately'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ignorant of one French old coin with English date (10)","output":"### Answer: UNEDUCATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ignorant\nA charade of UNE ('one French') plus DUCAT ('old coin') plus E ('English') plus D ('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: Trim back legs (4)","output":"### Answer: SNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trim\nA reversal ('back') of PINS ('legs'). As often with this type of clue, one needs a crosser or a lucky guess to determine whether 'back' goes with 'legs' of 'trim'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 idea for processing Maine silk (4-7)","output":"### Answer: AIDE-MEMOIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prompt\nA charade of AIDE, an anagram ('for processing') of 'idea' plus ME ('Maine', US Postal Service standard abbreviation) plus MOIR\u00c9 ('silk'). 'Prompt' 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: Cool river by college, where memorable items are preserved (11)","output":"### Answer: HIPPOCAMPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: where memorable items are preserved\nA charade of HIP ('cool') plus PO ('river' in Italy) plus CAMPUS ('college'), for the parts of the brain associated with the processing of short-term to long-term 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: Cain converted by a religious person? Wrong (10)","output":"### Answer: INACCURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrong\nA charade of INAC, an anagram ('converted') of 'Cain' plus CURATE ('a religious 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 mere man's elected \u2014 that's unpardonable! (6,3)","output":"### Answer: MORTAL SIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's unpardonable\nA charade of MORTAL'S ('a mere man's') plus IN ('elected')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 provided with ring of sound (5)","output":"### Answer: AUDIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: of sound\nA charade of AUDI ('car') plus O ('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: Paving\u00a0works at last (7)","output":"### Answer: COBBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paving\nDouble definition: 'last' as the cobbler's 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: Indulge in too much sex, as printers might do? (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: as printers might do\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lithium put in a double sulphate to make garlic, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ALLIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: garlic, say\nHeavy on the science. An envelope ('put in') of LI (chemical symbol, 'lithium') in ALUM (potassium aluminium sulphate, or other 'double sulphate'), for the genus which includes 'garlic', leek and onion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bearing that's a relief (6)","output":"### Answer: NEPHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\nA charade of NE ('bearing') plus PHEW ('that's a 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: Risky market trader, ponderous type (10)","output":"### Answer: SPECULATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Risky market trader\nDefinition and cryptic definition; I suppose someone who ponders might be called a SPECULATOR,"}
{"instruction":"You 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's wife, one splitting tree with axe's leading edge (5)","output":"### Answer: AISHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prophet's wife\nAn envelope ('splitting') of I ('one') in ASH ('tree') plus A ('**A**xe's leading edge'), for one of Muhammad's wives."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Merest tap-dancing might get you round Nancy, say (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STREET MAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: might get you round Nancy, say\nAn anagram ('dancing') of 'merest tap'). The suggestion of a French connection from the city Nancy is, of course, a red herring."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enduring, so it seems to jaded scholars (4-4)","output":"### Answer: LONG-TERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enduring\nDefinition and cryptic 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: A failing of powers of matinee idol's second cast? (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMENTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A failing of powers\nA anagram ('cast') of 'matinee' plus D ('i**D**ol's 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: Cy soundly sleeps with drugs, forming mental connections (8)","output":"### Answer: SYNAPSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: mental connections\nA charade of SY, sounding like ('soundly') 'Cy' plus NAPS ('sleeps') plus ES ('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: Unsex poor Mae with loveless kiss (10)","output":"### Answer: EMASCULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsex\nA charade of EMA, an anagram ('poor') of 'Mae' plus [o]SCULATE ('kiss') minus the O ('loveless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 delivered by a GP doing as is ordered (9)","output":"### Answer: DIAGNOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possibly delivered by a GP\nAn anagram ('ordered') of 'doing 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: Regular myth set in rich ground (8)","output":"### Answer: RHYTHMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regular\nAn envelope ('in') of YTHM, an anagram ('set') of 'myth' in RHIC, an anagram ('ground') of 'rich'. Perhaps 'ground' might better be regarded as the anagrind for both parts, and 'set in' as the envelope 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: Eve's material contrib\u00adution to Chinese dish? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPARE RIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eve's material\nStrange. The reference to Eve's creation from Adam's spare rib is obvious, but I would not have put spare rib down as a particularly Chinese dish; and 'material' seems a little odd \u2013 either that or I am missing something. *On reflection, I think most of my objections fade if this is read as a double definition, as underlined. Thanks julie paradox."}
{"instruction":"You 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's the making of Sal (6)","output":"### Answer: SANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footwear\nS and AL together make 'Sal'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 feature more suitably stuck in well! (6)","output":"### Answer: MEMORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Computer feature\nAn envelope ('stuck in') of EMOR, an anagram ('suitably'?) of 'more' in MY! ('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: Accommodation swindle presented in two ways (5)","output":"### Answer: CONDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accommodation\nCON an DO are two words which can mean '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: Keen women are sick (4)","output":"### Answer: WAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\nA charade of W ('women') plus AIL ('are 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: Kill\u00a0a source of minerals (6)","output":"### Answer: QUARRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kill\nDouble 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: Pie cases hot, bearing foil (6)","output":"### Answer: THWART \n ### Explanation: Definition: foil\nAn envelope ('cases') of H ('hot') plus W (west, 'bearing') in TART ('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: Number of people misspelling me in a concoction of spelling? (10)","output":"### Answer: POPULATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number of people\nAn envelope ('in') of PULA, an anagram ('misspelling') of PAUL ('me', the author of this puzzle) in POTION ('a concoction of spelling' \u2013 referring to witches)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A trowel initially breaking bricks smoothly (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoothly\nAn envelope ('breaking') of 'a' plus T ('**T**rowel initially') in LEGO ('bricks'), for the musical 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: Valley where short holiday taken in prison (8)","output":"### Answer: CLEAVAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Valley\nAn envelope ('taken in') of LEAV[e] ('holiday') minus its last letter ('short') in CAGE ('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: One after something yellow primarily in flower, a shrub (9)","output":"### Answer: FORSYTHIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrub\nAn envelope ('in') of SY ('**S**omething **Y**ellow primarily') in FORTH (Scottish river, 'flower') plus I ('one', with 'after' indicating its position in the answer) plus 'a' (with its position in the clue indicating its position in the answer), with an extended 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: Ocean \u00be mile out \u2014 this could be deep (8)","output":"### Answer: COALMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this could be deep\nAn anagram ('out') of 'ocean' plus 'mil[e]' ('\u00be 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: English assimilated by Welshman a month back, disappeared (9)","output":"### Answer: EVANESCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: disappeared \nAn envelope ('assimilated by') of E ('English') in EVANS (common surname for a 'Welshman') plus CED, a reversal ('back') of DEC (ember, 'a 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: Tainted bonnet removed from VW in copper and crimson (8)","output":"### Answer: COLOURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tainted\nAn envelope ('in') of [p]OLO ('VW') minus its first letter ('bonnet removed') in CU (chemical symbol, 'copper') plus RED ('crimson')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in tone, the remarks (6)","output":"### Answer: NETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lower\nA hidden answer 'in' 'to**NE THE R**emarks'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in pub bar, beaten boxer's packed it in? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BUBBLE WRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: boxer's packed it in?\nAn envelope ('in') of BLEW ('wasted' as in \"I blew my whole paycheck playing poker\") in BUBRAP, an anagram ('beaten') of 'pub 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: Grand pocketed by jazz band member, returning for the holiday season (4)","output":"### Answer: XMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the holiday season\nAn envelope ('pocketed by') of M (Roman numeral 1000, 'grand') in XAS, a reversal ('returning') of SAX ('jazz band 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: Dance with comrade beyond a disaster? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TURKEY TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\nA charade of TURKEY ('a disaster' of a film, say) plus TROT (Trotskyite, '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: New energy has died after artist leaves the planet (6)","output":"### Answer: UNUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: New\nA charade of U[ra]NUS ('the planet') minus RA ('artist leaving') plus E ('energy') plus D ('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: Spanish cheese contains it \u2014 exactly! (5,2)","output":"### Answer: QUITE SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: exactly\nAn envelope ('contains') of 'it' in QUESO ('Spanish 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: Scene of conflict encapsulated by Hurricane rapidly taking off (5)","output":"### Answer: ARENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scene of conflict\nA hidden ('encapsulated by') reversed ('taking off' \u2013 unusual, but in a down light suggesting going up in the air) in 'Hurric**ANE RA**pidly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the blame, one side in the main (7)","output":"### Answer: RAPPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understanding\nA charade of RAP ('blame' as in \"taking the rap\") plus PORT (left nautically, 'one side 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: Strain IV struggles to contain universal tablet software (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTIVIRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tablet software\nAn envelope ('to contain') of U ('universal') in ANTIVIRS, an anagram ('struggles') of 'strain 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: Consideration still important, ultimately (7)","output":"### Answer: THOUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consideration\nA charade of THOUGH ('still') plus T ('importan**T** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 advances ripe, start to shoot \u2014 in this? (5,8)","output":"### Answer: SPACE INVADERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nAn anagram ('alien') of 'advances ripe' plus S ('start to **S**hoot'), with an extended 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: Pirate, attention-grabbing moaner! (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SEA ROBBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pirate\nAn envelope ('grabbing') of EAR ('attention') in SOBBER ('moaner')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taste of cheddar cheese, not for game (7)","output":"### Answer: CROQUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA charade of C ('little taste of **C**heddar') plus ROQUE[for]T (French blue 'cheese') minus FOR ('not 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: 28.2743 approximately, number that's to be knocked down (7)","output":"### Answer: NINEPIN \n ### Explanation: 28.2743 approximately, number that's to be knocked down (7)\nNot quite 10e, nor a lunar month, this is NINE PI (*pi*=3.1415926535\u2026) plus N ('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: Stone building remade with last of steel (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone\nAn anagram ('building') of 'remade' plus L('last of stee**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: Piece of cake in a block? (6)","output":"### Answer: BREEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of cake\nDouble definition, the second being an allusion to breeze blocks, named not because they have holes, but because the are made from breeze, furnace residue."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lad with the cunning to bank unspecified amount in poker (5,4,2)","output":"### Answer: TEXAS HOLD \u2018EM \n ### Explanation: Definition: poker\nAn envelope ('to bank') of X ('unspecified amount') in TEASHOLDEM, an anagram ('cunning') of 'some lad' plus 'the', for a variety of the card game poker in which each player has two cards, forming the best five card hand with any three of five cards common to all 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: Is note written in moment having enormous impact? (7)","output":"### Answer: SEISMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: having enormous impact\nAn envelope ('written in') of 'is' plus MI ('note' of the Aretinian scale \u2013 do re mi) in SEC ('moment')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plug given by agent with cookware going around (7)","output":"### Answer: STOPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plug\nA reversal ('going around' \u2013 here not an envelope indicator) of REP ('agent') plus POTS ('cookware')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, with noble union, came sadly very rarely (4,2,1,4,4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE IN A BLUE MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: very rarely\nA charade of O ('love') plus NCEINABLUEMOON, an anagram ('sadly') of 'noble union 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: Gains attention, north and south (5)","output":"### Answer: EARNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gains\nA charade of EAR ('attention') plus N ('north') plus S ('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: Playing solo, need to be relaxed (8)","output":"### Answer: LOOSENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: relaxed\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'solo 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: Cut down work, occupied by pathetic wish for company (10)","output":"### Answer: FELLOWSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: company\nAn envelope ('occupied by') of WSHI, an anagram ('pathetic') of 'wish' in FELL ('cut down') plus OP ('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: Scheme formed by pressure group (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scheme\nA charade of P ('pressure') plus LOT ('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: Resistance absent in defeat (4)","output":"### Answer: ROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: defeat\nA charade of R ('resistance') plus OUT ('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: Minor danger keeping quiet hare agitated (10)","output":"### Answer: PERIPHERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor\nAn envelope ('keeping') of P (*piano*, 'quiet') plus HERA, an anagram ('agitated') of 'hare' in PERIL ('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: Area around island empty in consequence of pollution (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ACID RAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: consequence of pollution\nA charade of A ('area') plus C (*circa*, 'around') plus I ('island') plus DRAIN ('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: Uninhibited type showing some extra verve (5)","output":"### Answer: RAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uninhibited type\nA hidden answer ('showing some') in 'ext**RA VER**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: Garden designer covering a part around one lake with variable colour (10,5)","output":"### Answer: CAPABILITY BROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garden designer\nA charade of CAP ('covering') plus ABILIT, an envelope ('around') of I ('one') plus L ('lake') in 'a' plus BIT ('part'); plus Y (mathematical 'variable') plus 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: Purpose less good without wide support (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\nA charade of END ('purpose') plus [w]ORSE ('less good') minus the W ('without 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 leader shivering, catching cold (7)","output":"### Answer: DECLARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nAn envelope ('catching') of C ('cold') in DELARE, an anagram ('shivering') of '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: Broadcast on perks of being romantically attached (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SPOKEN FOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: romantically attached\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'on perks 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: Arouse extremes of irritation with aggressive dog (5)","output":"### Answer: INCUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arouse\nA charade of IN ('extremes of **I**rritatio**N**') plus CUR ('aggressive 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: Slight upset about article on recent leaflet (8)","output":"### Answer: MAILSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaflet\nA charade of MAILS, an envelope ('about') of A (indefinite 'article') in MILS, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of SLIM ('slight') plus HOT ('recent')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 case, legal hurdle for French leader (7,2,6)","output":"### Answer: CHARLES DE GAULLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French leader\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'case legal hurdle'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrogant creature in folklore going over judgement in full (4-11)","output":"### Answer: SELF-OPINIONATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrogant\nAn envelope ('in') of ELF ('creature in folklore') plus ('going over', in a down light) OPINION ('judgement') in SATED ('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: Overweight old drone, say, eating seconds (5)","output":"### Answer: OBESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overweight\nAn envelope ('eating') of S ('seconds') in O ('old') plus BEE ('drone, say', with 'say' justifying the indication by 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: Fitting broken by learner with large end of machine screw (9)","output":"### Answer: PROPELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: screw\nAn envelope ('broken by') of L ('learner') plus L('large') plus E ('end of machin**E**') in PROPER ('fitting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0class (4)","output":"### Answer: RANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disagreeable\nDouble 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: Point of departure from boat with stuff (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LAUNCH PAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Point of departure\nA charade of LAUNCH ('boat') plus PAD ('stuff'). This could also be described as, in my terms, a definition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 flaw, not hard in hypnotic state (9)","output":"### Answer: TOLERANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understanding\nAn envelope ('in') of [h]OLE ('flaw') minus the H ('not hard') in TRANCE ('hypnotic 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: Like an angel, stylish, full of energy and polish (8)","output":"### Answer: CHERUBIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like an angel\nAn envelope ('full of') of E ('energy') plus RUB ('polish') in CHIC ('stylish')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 suppressed by costly ban (5)","output":"### Answer: DEBAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ban\nAn envelope ('suppressed by') of B ('book') in DEAR ('costly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interested initially in unusual oval instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: VIOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('**I**nterested initially') in VOLA, an anagram ('unusual') of '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: Area covered by tarmac recently (4)","output":"### Answer: ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Area\nA hidden answer ('covered by') in 'tarm**AC RE**cently'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 told to go round globe, taking things in? (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSORBENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking things in\nAn envelope ('round') of ORB ('globe') in AB ('sailor') plus SENT ('told 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: Start working as a film actor (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\nON 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: Made out in expert world of scholars (7)","output":"### Answer: ACADEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: world of scholars\nAn enveolpe ('in') of ADEM, an anagram ('out') of 'made' in ACE ('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: Attic studio ideal for this artist? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EL GRECO \n ### Explanation: Attic studio ideal for this artist? (2,5)\nA play on 'Attic' in the sense of from Attica, Greece (actually he was born in Crete and worked for a while in Italy before settling in Toledo)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drink about teatime? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quick\nAn envelope ('about') of IV (Roman 4, in the afternoon the traditional 'teatime') in ALE ('drink'). Very 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: Dive for weapon used after dark (9)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTCLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dive\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 protected, gumshield and all? (5,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ARMED TO THE TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Well protected\nDefinition and (sort of) literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 organ stop? (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMICOLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop\nSEMI-COLON ('half an 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: Fruit suggests trouble afoot (5)","output":"### Answer: ACORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nA 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: Drifter of a coldly detached nature (7)","output":"### Answer: ICEBERG \n ### Explanation: Drifter of a coldly detached nature (7)\nCryptic 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: Confirm a wild animal has escaped (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BEAR OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confirm\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 imagine being without them (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAS \n ### Explanation: One can't imagine being without them (5)\nCryptic 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: Figure offered by corporation accepting a prize novel (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAPEZIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure\nAn envelope ('accepting') of RAPEZI, an anagram ('novel') of 'a prize' in TUM ('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: Crafts based on fundamental duplicity (10)","output":"### Answer: CATAMARANS \n ### Explanation: Crafts based on fundamental duplicity (10)\nCryptic 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: Dunce's cap is, maybe, the case for a dreamer (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: for a dreamer\nA hidden answer ('the case') in 'dunc**E'S CAP IS, M**aybe'. The definition (however much you include) leaves something to be desired."}
{"instruction":"You 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, it is said, of the land (6)","output":"### Answer: GREECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the land\nSounds like ('it is said') GREASE ('fat')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cut down or used to be (4)","output":"### Answer: WERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: used to be\nWE'RE ('we are cut down') or the past tense ('used to be') without the apostrophe."}
{"instruction":"You 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 NHS rent reviewed and grow stronger (10)","output":"### Answer: STRENGTHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: grow stronger\nAn anagram ('reviewed') of 'get NHS 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: Mould bird in metal? No way! (6,2)","output":"### Answer: FORGET IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: No way!\nA charade of FORGE ('mould *\u2026 in metal*'; I think this a somewhat loose definition) plus TIT ('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: And, what is more, a real gent! (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: what is more\nA SWELL."}
{"instruction":"You 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 races in circles (4)","output":"### Answer: OTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: He\nAn envelope ('in') of TT ('races') in OO ('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: One is distracted with northern stars, they're very bright (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NEON LIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're very bright\nA charade of ~~N ('northern') plus EON~~ *NEO *, an anagram ('is distracted') of 'one' *plus N ('northern') *plus LIGHTS ('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: Late, it turns in after me (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BEHIND TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late\nAn envelope ('in') of TI ('it turns') in BEHIND ('after') plus '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: Get less\u00a0iron (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get less\nDouble 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: In income distribution, company is thrifty (8)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: thrifty\nAn envelope ('in') of CO ('company') in ENOMIC, an anagram ('distribution') of '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: More like those blessed with a worldly inheritance? (6)","output":"### Answer: MEEKER \n ### Explanation: More like those blessed with a worldly inheritance? (6)\nA reference to the Sermon on the Mount: \"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth\" (Matthew 11:29)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to a strangely weak point (6)","output":"### Answer: AWAKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come round\nA charade of 'a' plus WAKE, an anagram ('strangely') of 'weak' plus N ('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: I get an encore \u2014 or the bird (4)","output":"### Answer: IBIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the bird\nA charade of 'I' plus BIS ('an encore')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up around a wild beast (4)","output":"### Answer: BOAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: wild beast\nAn envelope ('around') of 'a' in BOR, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of ROB ('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: Bird, dogs and parasite found in wood in Manhattan? (8,5)","output":"### Answer: COCKTAIL STICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood in Manhattan\nA charade of COCK ('bird') plus TAILS ('dogs', verb, in the sense of follows) plus TICK ('parasite'); a Manhattan being a drink, although the maraschino cherry with which it is often served generally has its own stalk, rather than 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: Early version of Latin 11 (7)","output":"### Answer: INITIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Early\nAn anagram ('version') of 'Latin' plus II ('11', treated as two ones 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: Here fashion mag contains tab for stringed instrument (7)","output":"### Answer: UKELELE \n ### Explanation: Here fashion mag contains tab for stringed instrument (7)\nAn envelope ('contains') of E ('tab', an abbreviation for tablet, which makes a change from 'drug',) in UK ('here' if you happen to be in the UK; presumably Picaroon was when he wrote this) plus ELLE ('fashion mag'). An alternate spelling of UKULELE."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unaffiliated to Welby for the present? (5)","output":"### Answer: NONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: present\nNON-C.E. (not of the Church of England, 'unaffiliated to Welby', Justin Welby being the current Archbishop of Canterbury)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pharisee's overcome problem in penning laws (9)","output":"### Answer: NICODEMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pharisee\nAn envelope ('penning') of CODE ('laws') in NIMUS, a reversal ('overcome') of SUM ('problem') plus 'in'. A very apt surface, given the general view of the Pharisees in the Gospels, more than this particular one who appears in the Gospel 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: Polish pieces accepted by top journalist (5)","output":"### Answer: EMEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish\nAn envelope ('accepted by') of MEN ('pieces' eg in chess) in ED ('top 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: Puff maintaining acceleration, then running round to put in a dash (9)","output":"### Answer: HYPHENATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put in a dash\nA double envelope ('maintaining' and 'round') of A ('acceleration') in HENT, an anagram ('running') of 'then' in HYPE ('puff')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hid criminal unable to be changed (4-5)","output":"### Answer: HARD-WIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: unable to be changed\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'warder 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: Sarkozy's very small \u2014 it's a bit of a shock (5)","output":"### Answer: TRESS \n ### Explanation: Sarkozy's very small \u2014 it's a bit of a shock (5)\nA charade of TR\u00c8S ('Sarkozy's very') plus S ('small'), with a cryptic 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: Where china's buried for German nobleman (9)","output":"### Answer: PALSGRAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: German nobleman\nPAL'S GRAVE ('where china's buried', china {plate} being rhyming slang for mate)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to put in information board (3,2)","output":"### Answer: GET ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: board\nAn envelope ('in') of 'to' in 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: Public scoffs a starter of cheese and ham (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ham \nAn envelope ('scoffs') of 'a' plus C ('starter of **C**heese') in OVERT ('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: Opening game turned around by header from Eden Hazard (7)","output":"### Answer: VENTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hazard\nA charade of VENT ('opening') plus UR, a reversal ('turned around') of RU (Rugby Union, 'game') plus E ('header from **E**den'). For the surface, Eden Hazard plays for 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: Soldiers needing vehicle when everyone's out (7,6)","output":"### Answer: GENERAL STRIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: when everyone's out\nA charade of GENERALS ('soldiers') plus TRIKE (tricycle, '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: Sportingly get around with nothing on entire bust? I'm not sure (9)","output":"### Answer: ORIENTEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sportingly get around\nA charade of O ('nothing') plus RIENTE, an anagram ('bust') of 'entire' plus ER ('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: What's taken up by chef in kitchen (5)","output":"### Answer: KNIFE \n ### Explanation: What's taken up by chef in kitchen (5)\nA hidden ('what's taken') reversed ('up' in a down light) answer in 'ch**EF IN K**itchen', with an extended 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: Tired no one out (3,2)","output":"### Answer: ALL IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tired\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 take off home after a filling repast (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LAUNCH PAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where you take off\nA charade of LAUNCH, an envelope ('filling') of 'a' in LUNCH ('repast') plus PAD ('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: Passes through river cooler than the others (9)","output":"### Answer: TRENDIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: cooler than the others\nAn envelope ('through') of DIES ('passes') in TRENT. Once again, my first thought for the river was TEST, but at least than pointed me in the right 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: Worry, dropping a maiden's cosmetic (5)","output":"### Answer: CREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: cosmetic\nTricky: 'dropping' does not indicate leaving out, but, in a down light, moving downwards; so it is CARE, with the A moved to the end, plus M ('maiden' 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: Bear with lodging that is hot and hope for change (6,3,4)","output":"### Answer: WINNIE THE POOH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear\nA charade of W ('with') plus INN ('lodging') plus IE ('that is') plus THEPOOH, an anagram ('for change') of 'hot' plus '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: Retiring seems doubtful for old German performer (13)","output":"### Answer: MEISTERSINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old German performer\nAn anagram ('doubtful') of 'retiring seems'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from A to B and awkwardly drag blue English cases (9)","output":"### Answer: DOWNGRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move from A to B\nAn envelope ('cases') of GRAD, an anagram ('awkwardly') of 'drag' in DOWN ('blue') plus E ('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: Latvian present's wrapped, a decoction (6,3)","output":"### Answer: HERBAL TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: decoction\nA charade of HERBALTE, an envelope ('wrapped') of BALT ('Latvian' \u2013 undeclared indication by example) in HERE ('present') 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: Bedazzled throng following One Direction (9)","output":"### Answer: AWESTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bedazzled\nA charade of A ('one') plus WEST ('direction') plus RUCK ('throng')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's engrossing for one lord (5)","output":"### Answer: LIEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lord\nAn envelope ('engrossing') of EG ('for one') in LIE ('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: The king's mischievous horse bolts (5)","output":"### Answer: ELVIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The king\nELVIS[h] ('mischievous') minus the H ('horse bolts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 left and right and it's all over for him (5)","output":"### Answer: GONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's all over for him\nA charade of GONE ('left') plus R ('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: Ultimately deficient stock gets one worker begging (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: begging\nA charade of SUPPL[y] ('stock') minus its last letter ('ultimately deficient') plus I ('one') plus ANT ('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: Huge online artwork? (4)","output":"### Answer: EPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge\nA charade of E ('online') plus PIC ('artwork')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 directors from company set it back (5)","output":"### Answer: COXES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lightweight directors\nA charade of CO ('company') plus XES, a reversal ('back') of SEX ('it'), with a cryptic 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: Move family's boundary marker (9)","output":"### Answer: TOUCHLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: boundary marker\nA charade of TOUCH ('move') plus LINE ('family'), for the sideline in a playing field, particularly for soccer."}
{"instruction":"You 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 soldier stops officer in charge retiring \u2014 it doesn't make sense (7)","output":"### Answer: ILLOGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: it doesn't make sense\nA charade of ILL ('bad') plus OGIC, an envelope ('stops') of GI ('soldier') in OC, a reversal ('retiring') of CO (Commanding Officer, 'officer 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: Axe short tree trunk, one overshadowed by tree (7)","output":"### Answer: ABOLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Axe\nAn envelope ('overshadowed by') of BOL[e] ('tree trunk') minus its last letter ('short') plus I ('one') in 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: Commonly a chain letter \u2014 I define it differently (3,10,7)","output":"### Answer: THE INDEFINITE ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commonly a\nAn anagram ('differently') of 'chain letter I define it'. I 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: Opportunists, possibly, those grasping Persians (13)","output":"### Answer: CARPETBAGGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opportunists\nDefinition and literal interpretation, with 'Persians' indicating carpets."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Matched question put in to worry journalist (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matched\nAn envelope ('put in') of QU ('question') in EAT ('worry') plus ED ('journqalist')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Immovable barrier straddled by a six-footer (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immovable\nAn envelope ('streaddled by') of DAM ('barrier') in 'a' plus ANT (insect, 'six-footer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 appears over and over again (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SOAP OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broadcast appears over and over again\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'appears' plus O O ('over and over again'). A very neat &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: Villain in white van keeps coming round (5)","output":"### Answer: KNAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Villain\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('coming round') answer in 'whit**E VAN K**eeps'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 representation in Midlands town (4)","output":"### Answer: LEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh representation\nDouble definition. The town is in Staffordshire."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 of a game? (9)","output":"### Answer: SOLITAIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gem\nA cryptic cum double definition; a SOLITAIRE is a gem, particularly a diamond, set 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: Hearts lost to Jesus in, for example, part of church (8)","output":"### Answer: SACRISTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of church\nAn envelope ('in') of C[h]RIST ('Jesus') minus the H ('hearts lost') in SAY ('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: \"Climbing record broken by English team\" \u2014 small picture feature (5)","output":"### Answer: PIXEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: small picture feature\nAn envelope ('broken by') of E ('English') plus XI (eleven, 'team') in LP ('record'), all reversed ('climbing' in a down 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: Victims of WW1 the result of power station closure? (4,10)","output":"### Answer: LOST GENERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Victims of WW1\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Destructive force moving mountains? No, no! (7)","output":"### Answer: TSUNAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Destructive force\nAn anagram ('moving') of 'm[o]u[n]tains' minus NO ('No 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: Holy Joe restricting foul crone's base benefit (9)","output":"### Answer: PRIVILEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: benefit\nA charade of PRIVILEG, an envelope ('restricting') of VILE ('foul') in PRIG ('Holy Joe', a military chaplain, or, here, a sanctimonious or self-righteous person) plus E ('cron**E**'s 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: Declared source of funding for EU members (6)","output":"### Answer: CZECHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: EU members\nSounds like ('declared') CHEQUES ('source of funding')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recording to cover item put on by gents after game (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SHOOTING JACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: item put on by gents after game\nA charade of SHOOTING ('recording' of a film) plus JACKET ('cover'); 'after game' refers to the animals being 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: Support train loses time taking 100 aboard (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOURAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\nAn envelope ('taking \u2026 aboard') of C ('100') in EN[t]OURAGE ('train') minus the T ('loses time'). The C is a direct replacement for the T, but the clue does not tell you 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: Weariest jockeys, in a way (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS IT WERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a way\nAn anagram ('jockeys') of 'weariest'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0truncated, presumably (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant\nDouble 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: This may bore lawman caught up in affray (7)","output":"### Answer: BRADAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: This may bore\nAn envelope ('caught up in') of DA (District Attorney, American 'lawman') in BRAWL ('affray'). Or you might take 'up' as indicating a reversal, in which case the first A, rather than the second, is the one belonging with the D. Same difference."}
{"instruction":"You 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 words are equivocal, as wife takes stand (6)","output":"### Answer: WEASEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such words are equivocal\nA charade of W ('wife') plus EASEL ('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: Wartime show mounted to conceal a fiddle (5)","output":"### Answer: AMATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: fiddle\nAn envelope ('to conceal') of 'a' in ITMA (even I can say that it is a bit before my time; ITMA \u2013 It's That Man Again \u2013 was a popular radio comedy programme featuring Tommy Handley which was broadcast during and a little after the Second World War), all reversed ('mounted' in a down light), for the family of violin makers (or, as the clue indicates, one of their products), most famously Nicolo. I suspect that some people have learned a lot from a five-lettered 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: Port in Scottish house inspiring caller (7)","output":"### Answer: CLARION \n ### Explanation: Definition: inspiring caller\nAn envelope ('in') of RIO ('port') in CLAN ('Scottish 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: 5 bored with stage on reflection, one gathered (7)","output":"### Answer: GIELGUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5\nAn envelope ('gathered') of I ('one') in GELGUD, a reversal ('on reflection') of DUG ('bored') plus LEG ('stage'), for John Gielgud, 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: One in opposition, for example, seen in anger, I suspect (9)","output":"### Answer: GAINSAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One in opposition\nAn envelope ('seen in') of SAY ('for example') in GAINER, an anagram ('suspect') of 'anger 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: Decent play's ending for Puck (5)","output":"### Answer: FAIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puck\nA charade of FAIR ('decent') plus Y ('pla**Y**'s 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: Fish-eating pigs \u2014 they fly! (8)","output":"### Answer: SPARROWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they fly\nAn envelope ('-eating') of PARR ('fish') in SOWS ('pigs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 weary (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack\nDouble 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: Game counters in ring (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: ring\nA reversal ('counters') of POOL ('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: Source of great wealth, or a potential danger (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOLD MINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of great wealth\nA charade of GOLD ('or') plus MINE ('a potential 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: Yet a non-starter, American Beauty (5)","output":"### Answer: VENUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beauty\nA charade of [e]VEN ('yet') minus its first letter ('non-starter') plus 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: A client is fantastically uncompromising (9)","output":"### Answer: INELASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncompromising\nA anagram ('fantastically') of 'a client 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: Some capital, I'm assuming (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some capital, I'm assuming\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'capita**L I**'**M A**ssuming', with an extended 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: Fish in plain lines at the supermarket? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BAR CODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lines at the supermarket?\nAn envelope ('in') of COD ('fish') in BARE ('plain'). The question mark is to cover the fact that bar codes are not only found at a 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: Parting call, figure having bagged point as 5 (7)","output":"### Answer: CONNERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5\nA double envelope ('parting' and inner 'having bagged') of N (north, 'point') in ONE ('figure') in CRY ('call'), for Sean Connery, 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: Otherwise 5 of G last to drive (4)","output":"### Answer: ELSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Otherwise\nA charade of ELS (crossword's favourite golf champion, '5 of G') plus E ('last to driv**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: Fish, skin in batter, is fish (8)","output":"### Answer: BRISLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nA charade of BR ('skin in **B**atte**R**') plus 'is' plus LING ('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: A bit like people who search for a ball (6)","output":"### Answer: GOOGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A bit like people who search\nDouble definition: a whimsical formation to describe people who Google, and a cricket delivery."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incorrectly describe the winning beauty of art? (8)","output":"### Answer: MISSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incorrectly describe\nA whimsical contest winner MISS TATE!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 5 of G in peaked cap and coat (6)","output":"### Answer: PLAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 of G\nA charade of P **('****P**eaked cap') and LAYER ('coat'), for Gary Player, a player 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: Hooker, one sounding rough? (4)","output":"### Answer: BURR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hooker\nDouble definition: a hooked seed-case of a plant such as cleavers or burdock, and a rough throaty r sound (I think that the question mark might cover the doubtful 'one', referring to the sound, or to the word 'hooker', which could be pronounced with a burr if you are so 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: Rebel ruins revolutionary chap (9)","output":"### Answer: INSURGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rebel\nA charade of INSUR, an anagram ('revolutionary') *of 'ruins' *plus GENT ('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: 5 of G has short drop to execute (5)","output":"### Answer: FALDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 of G\nA charade of FAL[l] ('drop') minus its last letter ('short') plus DO ('execute'), for Nick Faldo, Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo to you, a champion golfer not so well known to 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: 5 of G \u2014 his tools? (5)","output":"### Answer: WOODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 of G\nDouble definition: Tiger Woods, golf player par excellence, and some of his clubs, still called woods even though now generally made of 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: Outlaws fit into gangs (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIGANDS \n ### Explanation: Outlaws fit into gangs (8)\nAn envelope ('into') of RIG ('fit', verb) in BANDS ('gangs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 African in outskirts of Leipzig, 5 of the P (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LANG LANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 of the P\nAn envelope ('in') of ANG[o]LAN ('African') minus its middle letter ('heartless') in LG ('outskirts of **L**eipzi**G**'), for the Chinese piano 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: 5 about right for swamp (6)","output":"### Answer: DRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') in DENCH (Judy, 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: Result of 1980 Wimbledon Men's final, fifth of titles for 5 of the P (6,5)","output":"### Answer: VICTOR BORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 of the P\nVICTOR: BORG ('result of 1980 Wimbledon Men's final'; Bj\u00f6rn Borg beat John McEnroe) plus E ('fifth of titl**E**s'), for the comedic piano 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: Terrible leader, I lead (4)","output":"### Answer: IVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrible leader\nA charade of 'I' plus VAN ('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: Maybe she's Mary, 5 of the P (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MYRA HESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 of the P\nAn anagram ('maybe') of 'she's Mary', for the piano player, best remembered for her piano arrangement of *Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring*, and the organization of a series of lunchtime concerts throughout the Second World War \u2013 starting in the Blitz."}
{"instruction":"You 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 carrying weight right away (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: right away\nAn envelope ('carrying') of TON ('weight') in ACE ('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: Obstinate objections, on reflection, natural (8)","output":"### Answer: STUBBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obstinate\nA charade of STUB, a reversal ('on reflection') of BUTS ('objections') plus BORN ('natural'; as in \"he is a born 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: Woeful gripe about wicked entitlement (9)","output":"### Answer: PRIVILEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: entitlement\nAn envelope ('about') of VILE ('wicked') in PRIGE, an anagram ('woeful') of 'gripe'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recurring idea in myth emerging (5)","output":"### Answer: THEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recurring idea\nA hidden answer in 'my**TH EME**rging'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 working to conserve condition with fine fabric (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIFFON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric\nAn envelope ('to conserve') of IF ('condition') plus F ('fine') in CH ('church') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Concoction of hot lemon lacking nothing in flavouring (7)","output":"### Answer: MENTHOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: flavouring\nAn anagram ('concoction') of 'h[o]t lemon' minus one O ('lacking 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: Match excludes gymnastic apparatus (8,4)","output":"### Answer: PARALLEL BARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gymnastic apparatus\nA charade of PARALLEL ('match'? Close, but not, I think, a very good definition) plus BARS ('excludes')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sharpness in component causing complication (12)","output":"### Answer: ENTANGLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: complication\nAn envelope ('in') of N ('new') plus TANG ('sharpness') in ELEMENT ('component')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 left with novel problem (7)","output":"### Answer: DILEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: problem\nA charade of DI (Detective 'Inspector') plus L ('left') plus EMMA ('novel' by Jane Austen, which it happens that I am about to reread)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 urge set in motion (7)","output":"### Answer: GESTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: motion\nAn anagram ('fearful' \u2013 I suppose that a synonym such as quaking justifies its use as an anagrind, and it gives the misdirection of looking like the clue's definition) of 'urge 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: Work out\u00a0sequence (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work out\nDouble 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: Playing a viola, not without benefit (2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: TO NO AVAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: without benefit\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'a viola 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: Rabbit finally caught by a smarter animal (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\nAn envelope ('caught by') of T ('rabbi**T** finally') in 'a' plus NEATER ('smarter')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cure obtained by me in revolutionary therapy finally (6)","output":"### Answer: REMEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cure\nAn envelope ('in') of 'me' in RED ('revolutionary') plus Y ('therap**Y** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Factor that's warped space and time (6)","output":"### Answer: ASPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Factor\nAn anagram ('warped') of 'space' plus T ('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: Source of old outfit at home (6)","output":"### Answer: ORIGIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source\nA charade of O ('old') plus RIG ('outfit') plus 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: Feature about free trade zone with one leader (9)","output":"### Answer: CHIEFTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader\nAn envelope ('about') of EFTA (European Free Trae Association, 'free trade zone') plus I ('one') in CHIN ('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: The group protecting nation and millions with a good method of detection (7,7)","output":"### Answer: THERMAL IMAGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: method of detection\nAn envelope ('protecting') of MALI ('nation') plus M ('millions') plus 'a' plus G ('good') in 'the' plus RING ('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: Stick to disrupting prohibition (5)","output":"### Answer: BATON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\nAn envelope ('disrupting') of 'to' in BAN ('prohibition')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dove, enthralling bird above (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: above\nAn envelope ('enthralling') of RHEA ('bird') in OVED, an anagram ('wild') of 'dove'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pointers, small, not required (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: not required\nA charade of NEEDLES ('pointers' eg of a compass) plus S ('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: A learner just foolishly assuming old man is philosopher (4-4,6)","output":"### Answer: JEAN-PAUL SARTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: philosopher\nAn envelope ('assuming') of PA ('old man') in JEANULSARTRE, an anagram ('foolishly') of 'a learner just'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Settles on sleeveless garment for painting (9)","output":"### Answer: LANDSCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: painting\nA charade of LANDS ('settles') plus CAPE ('sleeveless 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: Cheers after check about goal in dispute (8)","output":"### Answer: VENDETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dispute\nAn envelope ('about') of END ('goal') in VET ('check') plus TA ('cheers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from outset, accepting poor law (8)","output":"### Answer: STALWART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loyal\nAn envelope ('accepting') of ALW, an anagram ('poor') of 'law' in START ('outset')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to restrain renegade member of clergy (6)","output":"### Answer: CURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: member of clergy\nAn envelope ('to restrain') of RAT ('renegade') in CUE ('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: Truly relating to partner (6)","output":"### Answer: REALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Truly\nA charade of RE ('relating to') plus ALLY ('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: Spiritual sustenance essential to human nature (5)","output":"### Answer: MANNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spiritual sustenance\nA hidden answer ('essential to') in 'hu**MAN NA**ture'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 picture, mount\u00aded, then taken out (7)","output":"### Answer: UPDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put in picture\nA charade of UP ('mounted') plus DATED ('taken 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: Head in control of ITV revised The Prisoner (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Prisoner\nAn envelope ('in control of') of TIV, an anagram ('revised') of 'ITV' in CAPE ('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: Guide snubs one, so has he lost it? (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it?\nLast in, and I cannot say that I like it: P[i]LOT ('guide') minus ('snubs'?) I ('one'), and if your guide had 'lost the PLOT' he or she might snub you. It seems so far-fetched that I feel I have missed something. Of course, in looking at 14A, I had hoped it might give me some help here, but no such 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: Doctor called in to nurse royal prince's favourite (10)","output":"### Answer: CINDERELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: prince's favourite\nAn envelope ('to nurse') of ER ('royal', the current holder of the title) in CINDELLA, an anagram ('doctor') of 'called 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: Classy medic and artist tour Italy, or part of it (6)","output":"### Answer: UMBRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of it\nAn envelope ('tour') of I ('Italy') in U ('classy') plus MB ('medic') plus RA ('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: Verse feature that sounds wrong? Check out Frost, say (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EYE RHYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Verse feature that sounds wrong?\nA charade of EYE ('check out') plus RHYME, which sounds like ('say') RIME ('frost'). Frost would be the 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: Burst in about 10 roughly and stop (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERRUPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop\nAn envelope ('about') of NTE, an anagram ('roughly') of TEN ('10') in IRRUPT ('burst in'). I do not think that the closeness of IRRUPT and INTERRUPT in derivation and meaning adds any lustre 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: Language test went up by a penny (5)","output":"### Answer: PROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language test\nA charade of P ('penny') plus ROSE ('went up'). That leaves 'language test' as the definition, which seemed at first a little odd, but Chambers gives among the definitions of PROSE \"a passage of prose for translation from or *usu* into a foreign language, as an 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: Good writer's opening room for another one (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIMM \n ### Explanation: Definition: another one\nTricky. A charade of G ('good') plus RIMM, an envelope ('opening') of I'M ('writer's' i.e.\"the writer is\") in RM ('room'). The 'one' being another writer (actually a pair of them , the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm; there are other GRIMMs who might be described as 'writer' solo, but 19A and other clues point to the famous pair)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 character's present holiday in Kent? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SNOW WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17 character\nAn envelope ('in') of NOW ('present') plus WHIT ('holiday') in SE ('Kent'). Here '17' is the clue answer, the brothers GRIMM."}
{"instruction":"You 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, a cool guy from Zagreb, runs to the front (8)","output":"### Answer: RAINCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mac\nA twisted charade of 'a' plus IN ('cool') plus CROAT ('guy from Zagreb', unannounced indication by example) with the R from CROAT moved up ('runs 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: A barber's in dispute (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in dispute\nA charade of 'a' plus TODD'S ('barber's'; Sweeney Todd, of Fleet 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: Angela's one\u00a0means of communication (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HIGH GERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angela's one\nDouble definition, Angela Merkel being the high German (Chancellor being about as high as you can 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: Princess's partner for playing golf (4)","output":"### Answer: FROG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Princess's partner\nA charade of FRO, an anagram ('playing') of 'for' plus G ('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: Delicacy father sacrificed for speed (7)","output":"### Answer: AGILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: speed\n[fr]AGILITY ('delicacy') minus FR ('father sacrificed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 retain current accounts (7)","output":"### Answer: STORIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: accounts\nAn envelope ('retain') of I ('current', common symbol for the physical quantity) in STORES ('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: What vamp wants to do for coach (7)","output":"### Answer: PULLMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: What vamp wants to do\nDouble 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: Daisy needs a bit taken off behind (5)","output":"### Answer: ASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daisy\nASTER[n] ('behind') minus its last letter ('needs a bit taken 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: Name inscribed in cake in plain language (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN CLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: in plain language\nAn envelope ('inscribed in') of N ('name') in \u00c9CLAIR ('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: Old relatives occasionally upset inside? So be it (6)","output":"### Answer: APEMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old relatives\nAn envelope ('inside') of PE ('occasionally u**P**s**E**t') in AMEN ('so be 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: First estate's service provider? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: THE CHURCH \n ### Explanation: First estate's service provider? (3,6)\nCryptic 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: Very old smokers tackle European books (7)","output":"### Answer: VOLUMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: books\nAn envelope ('tackle') of E ('European') in V ('very') plus O ('old') plus LUMS (chimneys, 'smokers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tale thus or continue a poem willy-nilly? (4,4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE UPON A TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start tale thus\nAn anagram ('willy-nilly') of 'continue 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: Food on board people in hamlet prepared (9)","output":"### Answer: EMMENTHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food on board\nAn envelope ('in') of MEN ('people') in EMTHAL, an anagram ('prepared') of 'hamlet'. The 'board' is evidently a cheese 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: Each department head in group delivers lesson (7)","output":"### Answer: READING \n ### Explanation: Definition: lesson\nAn envelope ('in') of EA ('each') plus D ('**D**epartment head') in RING ('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: Stand with headgear on upside down, tense (7)","output":"### Answer: WHATNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand \nA charade of W ('with') plus HAT ('headgear') plus NO, a reversal ('upside down' in a down light) of 'on' plus T ('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: Swimmer's story about day beside river (7)","output":"### Answer: TADPOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\nAn envelope ('about') of D ('day') plus ('beside') PO ('river' in Italy) in TALE ('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: Side of Nottingham\u00a0that supplies mast or masts (6)","output":"### Answer: FOREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Side of Nottingham\nDefinition and cryptic definition: Nottingham Forest is the soccer club, and a forest can provide 'mast' \u2013 nuts of beech, oak etc. \u2013 or masts \u2013 for sailing 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: Tender chest? Remove top (5)","output":"### Answer: OFFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tender\n[c]OFFER ('chest') minus its first letter ('remove 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: A trimming of lace, one gathered (5)","output":"### Answer: RUCHE \n ### Explanation: A trimming of lace, one gathered (5)\nCryptic 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 trips and hits the floor noisily (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TAP DANCER \n ### Explanation: He trips and hits the floor noisily (3,6)\nA rather obvious cryptic definition, and my first 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: Endorse bill for Scotch (3,4,2)","output":"### Answer: PUT PAID TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scotch\nDefinition and literal interpretation. An ingenious idea which I think does not quite work (TO seems a little awkward to me) \u2013 and of course the capital letter for 'Scotch' is misleading."}
{"instruction":"You 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 understood Tom came back with it (5)","output":"### Answer: TACIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's understood\nA charade of TAC, a reversal ('came back') of CAT ('Tom', indication by example) 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: Cross opponent of the Middle Ages (7)","output":"### Answer: SARACEN \n ### Explanation: Cross opponent of the Middle Ages (7)\nCryptic 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: Possibly asleep, certainly inactive (7)","output":"### Answer: DORMANT \n ### Explanation: Possibly asleep, certainly inactive (7)\nDefinition."}
{"instruction":"You 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's tidy up? No, down! (5)","output":"### Answer: PREEN \n ### Explanation: Bird's tidy up? No, down! (5)\nCryptic 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: Title is backed by right (3)","output":"### Answer: SIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Title\nA charade of SI, a reversal ('backed') of 'is' plus ('by') R ('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: Gershwin tune heartless and angry (5)","output":"### Answer: IRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: angry\nA charade of IRA ('Gershwin', not composer George, but his brother and frequent lyricist) plus TE ('**T**un**E** 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: Trade is bad, though up (7)","output":"### Answer: ASTRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: up\nAn anagram ('bad') of 'trade 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: He will be called to account (7)","output":"### Answer: AUDITOR \n ### Explanation: He will be called to account (7)\nCryptic 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: Grim prospect for yachtsman trying to catch rival (5)","output":"### Answer: STERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grim\nDefinition and cryptic definition \u2013 'prospect' meaning 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: One who is often up for trial (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST PILOT \n ### Explanation: One who is often up for trial (4,5)\nCryptic 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: Gets lost in proverb (9)","output":"### Answer: HESITATES \n ### Explanation: Gets lost in proverb (9)\n\"He who hesitates is lost\" being 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: More sage is planted in middle of flower bed (5)","output":"### Answer: WISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More sage\nAn envelope (planted in') of 'is' in WER ('middle of flo**WER** 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: Support\u00a0a rugby player (4)","output":"### Answer: PROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\nDouble 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: Artful secret of not having to pay a thing! (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT-FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not having to pay a thing!\nAn anagram ('artful') of 'secret of'. Rufus at his best \u2013 simple but so apposite."}
{"instruction":"You 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 serving of carrots, say, given to a big star (4)","output":"### Answer: VEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: big star\nA charade of VEG ('small serving of carrots, say', this time with an acknowledged \u2013 'say' \u2013 indication by example, and 'small serving' giving the abbreviation) plus ('given 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: Boss sent out those still learning (8)","output":"### Answer: STUDENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those still learning\nA charade of STUD ('boss') plus ENTS, an anagram ('out') of 'sent'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 remain champion (6)","output":"### Answer: UPHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: champion\nA charade of UP ('at university') plus HOLD ('remain' as in \"the centre will not hold\"). 'Champion' 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: Brain behind smart denim fashion? (10)","output":"### Answer: MASTERMIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brain behind\nAn anagram ('fashion') of 'smart denim'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Bill and I get together in a gum tree (6)","output":"### Answer: ACACIA \n ### Explanation: Twice Bill and I get together in a gum tree (6)\nA charade of AC ('bill') plus AC ('twice') plus 'I' plus (ignoring 'in') 'a'. The term 'gum tree' is not exact, but generally refers to various eucalypts, but the gum arabic tree is an acacia, so that the \"definition\" is at best an indication by 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: A small piece of wood \u2014 pine? (4)","output":"### Answer: FRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: A small piece of wood\nDouble 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: Cuttlefish product very good in salt water (5)","output":"### Answer: SEPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cuttlefish product\nAn envelope ('in') of PI ('very good') in SEA ('salt 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: Service chief's hotel at one US city (10)","output":"### Answer: CINCINNATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\nA charade od C-IN-C (commander-in-chief, 'service chief') plus INN ('hotel') plus 'at' plus I ('one', Roman numeral or impersonal personal 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: The king trapped one of them (5)","output":"### Answer: THEIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: of them\nAn envelope ('trapped') of I ('one') in 'the' plus R (*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: About to start, seas break over ship \u2014 so reconsider (8)","output":"### Answer: REASSESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: reconsider\nA charade of RE ('about'; 'to start' emphasizes that this is the first particle) plus ASSESS, an envelope ('over') of SS (the first pair, 'ship') in AESS, an anagram ('break') of 'seas'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pupils who draw on their teacher's guidance (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ART CLASS \n ### Explanation: Pupils who draw on their teacher's guidance (3,5)\nCryptic 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: It may give me this belief in God (6)","output":"### Answer: THEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: belief in God\nAn anagram ('it may give') of 'me 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: Property of the Orient Express (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Property\nA charade of E ('Orient') plus STATE ('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: Staff officer with small house in London area (4)","output":"### Answer: SOHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: London area\nA charade of SO ('Staff Officer') plus HO ('small house'). Also an area of Manhattan, named not after the London area (although that might have been involved to some extent), but because it is south of Houston Street (which is pronounced how-ston, being named after a different fellow from the Sam Houston after whom the Texas city 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: Service accommodation (4)","output":"### Answer: PEWS \n ### Explanation: Service accommodation (4)\nCryptic 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: Call\u00a0time (4)","output":"### Answer: TERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call\nDouble 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: A period of denial at home in the midst of a famous victory (9)","output":"### Answer: VALENTINE \n ### Explanation: A period of denial at home in the midst of a famous victory (9)\nAn envelope ('in the midst of') of 'a' plus LENT ('period of denial') plus IN ('at home') in VE (Victory in Europe, celebrated on VE Day, 8 May 1945, 'a famous 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: Food for tea needed by two adjacent sitters at table (5)","output":"### Answer: JAMES \n ### Explanation: Food for tea needed by two adjacent sitters at table (5)\nA charade of JAM ('food for tea') plus E S ('two adjacent sitters at table', East and South at a bridge 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: From where hospital's left to get short cut (9)","output":"### Answer: WENCESLAS \n ### Explanation: From where hospital's left to get short cut (9)\nA charade of W[h}ENCE ('from where') minus the H ('hospital's left') plus SLAS[h] ('cut') 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: US criminal and what he fought against (5)","output":"### Answer: ALBAN \n ### Explanation: US criminal and what he fought against (5)\nA charade of AL (Capone, 'US criminal') plus BAN (prohibition, 'what he fought against'. Did 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: This old mum is taking the place of one (6)","output":"### Answer: THOMAS \n ### Explanation: This old mum is taking the place of one (6)\n'th[i]s' with O MA ('old mum') replacing ('is taking the place of') I ('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: HE establishment no more? Grumble (8)","output":"### Answer: POLYCARP \n ### Explanation: HE establishment no more? Grumble (8)\nA charade of POLY (polytechnic, a term no longer used in the UK for an institute of higher education, 'HE establishment no longer' plus CARP ('grumble')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 collar doctor (7)","output":"### Answer: AMBROSE \n ### Explanation: Turned up to collar doctor (7)\nAn envelope ('to collar') of MB ('doctor') in AROSE ('turned 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: Game that maybe Derby lost (7)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGET \n ### Explanation: Game that maybe Derby lost (7)\nA charade of BRIDGE ('game') plus T, 't[hat]' minus HAT (maybe Derby 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: Backward-looking VIP I confront (8)","output":"### Answer: BONIFACE \n ### Explanation: Backward-looking VIP I confront (8)\nA charade of BON, a reversal ('backward-looking') of NOB ('VIP') plus 'I' plus FACE ('confront')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A tree through which sun can be seen (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSELM \n ### Explanation: A tree through which sun can be seen (6)\nAn envelope ('through which \u2026 can be seen') of S ('sun') in AN ELM ('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: Article about G&S character (5)","output":"### Answer: AIDAN \n ### Explanation: Article about G&S character (5)\nAn envelope ('about') of IDA (the eponymous Princess, from one of the lesser-known Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, 'G&S 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: Jazz fan, the fellow crossing Ireland (9)","output":"### Answer: CATHERINE \n ### Explanation: Jazz fan, the fellow crossing Ireland (9)\nAn envelope ('crossing') of ERIN ('Ireland') in CAT ('jazz fan') plus HE ('the 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: Man's group of seven including knight? (5)","output":"### Answer: AGNES \n ### Explanation: Man's group of seven including knight? (5)\nAn envelope ('including') of N (chess notation, 'knight') in AGES ('man's group of seven', a reference to Jaques' famous speech in *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: Beans munched, fizzy drink swallowed (9)","output":"### Answer: SEBASTIAN \n ### Explanation: Beans munched, fizzy drink swallowed (9)\nAn envelope ('swallowed') of ASTI (spumante, 'fizzy drink') in SEBAN, an anagram ('munched') of '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: Knight with good heart in battle (6)","output":"### Answer: GARETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knight\nA charade of G ('good') plus ARETH, an anagram ('in battle') of 'heart'. Gareth was one of the 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: Novice offering nothing \u2014 crewmen worried about that (8)","output":"### Answer: NEWCOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novice\nAn envelope ('about that') of O ('nothing') in NEWCMER, an anagram ('worried') of 'crewmen'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 action from saint the way things are (6)","output":"### Answer: STASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lack of action\nA charade of ST ('saint') plus AS IS ('the way things 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: Puny chap burying head, awfully miserable (7)","output":"### Answer: UNHAPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: miserable\nAn anagram ('awfully') of 'puny' plus '[c]hap' minus its first letter ('burying 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: French annoyance over islands to the north (6)","output":"### Answer: GALLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: French\nA charade of GALL ('annoyance'; a little loose perhaps, but maybe better in the sense of an oak gall) plus IC, a reversal ('to the north' in a down light) of CI (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: Mistresses are had for meal, turning up to be hugged by ambassador (8)","output":"### Answer: HETAERAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistresses\nAn envelope ('to be hugged by') of ETAERA, a reversal ('turning up') of 'are' plus ATE ('had for meal') in HE (His Excellency, formal title for an 'ambassador')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 band beginning to blow old trumpet (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obscure\nA charade of B ('beginning to **B**low') plus LUR ('old trumpet').* As pointed out by the man himself, this clue contains a double definition.\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: Desolate area is no good for shelter \u2014 fix up here for the night? (8)","output":"### Answer: MOORINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fix up here for the night?\nAn envelope ('for shelter' \u2013 is that the wrong way round?) of NG ('no good') in MOOR ('desolate area') plus '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: Cumbrian village square, say, sealed off at one end (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cumbrian village\nSHAP[e] ('square, say') minus its last letter ('sealed off at 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: Individual tactful in speech (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCRETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Individual\nSounds like ('in speech') DISCREET ('tactful')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 less than ten years you went to rack and ruin (7)","output":"### Answer: DECAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: went to rack and ruin\nAn envelope ('in') of YE ('you') in DECAD[e] ('ten years') cut short ('less than')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 created by silver found in house turned upside down (6)","output":"### Answer: IMAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressions\nAn envelope ('found in') of AG (chemical symbol, 'silver') in IMES, a reversal ('turned upside down' in a down light) of SEMI ( detached, '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: Retreat from a male beast, keeping quiet (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retreat\nAn envelope ('keeping') of SH ('quiet') in 'a' plus RAM ('male beast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gold carriage (6)","output":"### Answer: LANDAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: carriage\nA charade of LAND ('light' in the sense of alight) plus AU ('chemical symbol, '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: Male beheld tool (7)","output":"### Answer: BUCKSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: tool\nA charade of BUCK ('male' deer, for example) plus SAW ('beheld'). A bucksaw"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in church, consummated outside (7)","output":"### Answer: MATCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Married\nAn envelope ('outside') of CH ('church') in MATED ('consummated')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hospital insane? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Western\nAn envelope ('in-') of H ('hospital') in '-sane', for the novel by Jack Schaefer, and the film based 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: Into social values, time to silence bonds (9)","output":"### Answer: MORTGAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bonds\nAn envelope ('into') of T ('time') plus GAG ('silence') in MORES ('social values')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 crewman prepared for action once (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CRIMEAN WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: action once\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'air crewman'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 name here, all may conclude (3)","output":"### Answer: NEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maiden name\nLast letters ('all may conclude') of 'maide**N** nam**E** her**E**', with an extended 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: Officially, something temporarily held here with string (3,3,6)","output":"### Answer: FOR THE RECORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officially\nA charade of FOR THERE ('something temporarily held here') plus CORD ('string')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shooters mentioned here? (3,9)","output":"### Answer: THE SEARCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Western\nTHESE ARCHERS ('shooters mentioned 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: Key accessing locks, thankfully all opening (3)","output":"### Answer: ALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key\nFirst letters ('all opening') of '**A**ccessing **L**ocks **T**hankfully'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drama tutor? (10)","output":"### Answer: STAGECOACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Western\nA charade of STAGE ('drama') plus COACH ('tutor') \u2013 or the two particles may be regarded as 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: A weak little boat reversing around a country (9)","output":"### Answer: GUATEMALA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nAn envelope ('around') of 'a' (the second one) in GUTEMALA, a reversal ('reversing') of 'a' (the first one) plus LAME ('weak') plus TUG ('little 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: Barrier breaks as US president (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: US president\nAn envelope ('breaks') of DAM ('barrier') in 'as', for John, the second US president, or his son John Quincy, the sixth."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nude has got bum that's pronounced (7)","output":"### Answer: TONGUED \n ### Explanation: Definition: pronounced\nAn anagram ('bum') of 'nude' plus '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: Frenchman grasping black buoyancy aid (7)","output":"### Answer: ARMBAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: buoyancy aid\nAn envelope ('grasping') of B ('black') in ARMAND ('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: Halve slice with dry content (6)","output":"### Answer: BISECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Halve\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 content') of SEC ('dry', of a wine) in BIT ('slice')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brainboxes coming up with a popular line (6)","output":"### Answer: CRANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brainboxes\nA reversal ('coming up', in a down light) of 'a' plus IN ('popular') plus ARC ('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: They load the day before and delivery's first in shops (10)","output":"### Answer: STEVEDORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They load\nAn envelope ('in') of EVE ('the day before') plus D ('**D**elivery's first') in STORES ('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: She in country and western? On the contrary (5)","output":"### Answer: WOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\nA charade of W ('western') plus OMAN ('country'), with 'on the contrary' indicating the order of the 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: African city, where tool wielded in demonstration (9)","output":"### Answer: MARRAKECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: African city\nAn envelope ('in') of RAKE ('tool wielded') in MARCH, for the city in Morocco often spelled Marrakesh."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for taking away (4)","output":"### Answer: TOGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nTO GO ('taking away', from a restaurant, 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: Western off? I disagree! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HIGH NOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Western\nA charade of HIGH ('off', rancid) plus NO, ON ('I disagree' \u2013 concerning 'off'). Another landmark western 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: Lucifer watches balloons (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: balloons\nA charade of DIS ('Lucifer' of a different tradition) plus TENDS ('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: Parent drinking bubbly reaches for a pipe (10)","output":"### Answer: MEERSCHAUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pipe\nAn envelope ('drinking') of EERSCHA, an anagram ('bubbly') of 'reaches' in MUM ('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: Justice, perhaps, as actor injured with dart (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TAROT CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Justice, perhaps\nAn anagram ('injured') of 'actor' plus 'dart'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0hand? (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honest\nDouble definition; the 'hand' is in poker, 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: Break fall, as bridle (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bridle\nA charade of REST ('break') plus RAIN ('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: Country where god has topped priest (6)","output":"### Answer: PANAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of PAN ('god') plus [l]AMA (a one-l lama, he's a 'priest') minus his first letter ('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: Entering the country, some extremists hunted (6)","output":"### Answer: CHASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: hunted\nAn envelope ('entering') of SE ('**S**om**E** extremists) in CHAD ('country'; its second appearance, similarly used, in two 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: A badger in lift touring hot country (5)","output":"### Answer: GHANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nAn envelope ('touring') of H ('hot') in GANA, a reversal ('in lift', in a down light) of 'a' plus NAG ('badger', in the sense of pester or a pesterer)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Europe, Rumania (4)","output":"### Answer: PERU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA hidden answer 'in' 'Euro**PE RU**mania'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in tie prepared for reading (10)","output":"### Answer: RECITATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: reading\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'actor in 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: Cutting some medication back (4)","output":"### Answer: ACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutting\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('back') answer in 'me**DICA**tion'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reminder, pretty short of time (3)","output":"### Answer: CUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reminder\nCU[t]E ('pretty') without the T ('short 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: Finished a paper's last feature, good and comprehensive (11)","output":"### Answer: OVERARCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: comprehensive\nA charade of OVER ('finished') plus 'a' plus R ('pape**R**'s last') plus CHIN ('feature') plus 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: Horse that is taken into lead by excited lad (7)","output":"### Answer: PIEBALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\nAn envelope ('taken into') of IE ('that is') in PB (chemical symbol, 'lead') plus ALD, an anagram ('excited') of '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: Shameful refusal to stop rotten bilge (7)","output":"### Answer: IGNOBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shameful\nAn envelope ('to stop') of NO ('refusal') in IGBLE, an anagram ('rotten') of 'bilge'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0together (2,3,4,4)","output":"### Answer: AT THE SAME TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nDouble 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: Cope in confusion with temperature hot and unhealthy (6,7)","output":"### Answer: MUDDLE THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cope\nA charade of MUDDLE ('confusion') plus T ('temperature') plus H ('hot') plus ROUGH ('unhealthy' \u2013 \"I'm feeling a bit rough 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: Fool to accept measure of current ridicule (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMPOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: ridicule\nAn envelope (\"to accept') of AMP ('measure of current') in LOON ('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: Roused son, weary, around middle of afternoon (7)","output":"### Answer: STIRRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roused\nAn envelope ('around') of R ('middle of afte**R**noon') in S ('son') plus TIRED ('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: Preserve proverb about duck, very large waterbird (6,5)","output":"### Answer: CANADA GOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: waterbird\nAn envelope ('about') of O (zero, 'duck') plus OS ('very large', alternative to XL in clothes sizing) in CAN ('preserve') plus ADAGE ('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: Number in fact working (3)","output":"### Answer: TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\nA hidden answer 'in' 'fac**T WO**rking'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flow restricted in sound (4)","output":"### Answer: TIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flow\nA homophone ('in sound') of TIED ('restricted')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reset sadly faulty balances (10)","output":"### Answer: STEELYARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: balances\nAn anagram ('faulty') of 'reset sadly'. 'Balances' as weighing 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: Ready to admit limits of exotic formula (6)","output":"### Answer: RECIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: formula\nAn envelope ('to admit') of EC ('limits of **E**xoti**C**') in RIPE ('ready')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steady in honesty, missing our place in Ohio (9)","output":"### Answer: CLEVELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: place in Ohio\nAn envelope ('in') of LEVEL ('steady') in CAND[our] ('honesty') without OUR ('missing 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: Engineer changing the old formats (6,7)","output":"### Answer: THOMAS TELFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Engineer\nAn anagram ('changing') of 'the old formats'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 altered in error (7)","output":"### Answer: TREADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lever\nAn anagram ('in error') of 'altered'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of rock song including new instrument (7)","output":"### Answer: OCARINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nAn envelope ('including') of N ('new') in OC ('middle of r**OC**k') plus ARIA ('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: Go up and start to cut branch (5)","output":"### Answer: CLIMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go up\nA charade of C ('start to **C**ut') plus LIMB ('branch')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tenacious, endlessly referring to line in comic verse (8)","output":"### Answer: DOGGEREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: comic verse\nA charade of DOGGE[d] ('tenacious') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus RE ('referring to') plus L ('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: Vice-consul yet to get involved in a row (13)","output":"### Answer: CONSECUTIVELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a row\nAn anagram ('to get involved') of 'vice-consul 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: One with anger up in north mistaken for successor (9)","output":"### Answer: INHERITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: successor\nA charade of I ('one') plus NHERITOR, an envelope ('in') of ERI, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of IRE ('anger') in NHTOR, an anagram ('mistaken') of '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: Understood appeal to support rascal left in charge (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understood\nA charade of IMP ('rascal') plus L ('left') plus IC ('in charge') plus IT (sex 'appeal'). 'to support' indicates the order of the 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: Strict about working this evening (7)","output":"### Answer: TONIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: this evening\nAn envelope ('about') of ON ('working') in TIGHT ('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: Return and break mineral (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Return\nA charade of REST ('break') plus ORE ('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: Foul island covered with smells? Run away (6)","output":"### Answer: ODIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foul\nAn envelope ('covered with') of I ('island') in ODOU[r]S ('smells') minus the R ('run 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: Excavated and raised material (5)","output":"### Answer: MINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excavated\nA reversal ('raised' in a down light) of DENIM ('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: Fight exists amid calm (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fight\nAn envelope ('amid') of IS ('exists') in REST ('calm')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 has knocked over the Wimbledon favourite \u2014 'e is knocked out! (6)","output":"### Answer: DESPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bully\nA reversal ('knocked over') of TOP SE[e]D ('the Wimbledon favourite') minus E (' 'e is 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: Jerk with relations taking drugs? I don't think so! (4,3,5,3)","output":"### Answer: PULL THE OTHER ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't think so\nA charade of PULL ('jerk') plus THE OTHER (sexual 'relations') ON E ('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: Gas worker\u00a0in better shape (6)","output":"### Answer: FITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas worker\nDouble 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: Adverse reaction, as German behind bars injects man with vaccine from behind (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKLASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adverse reaction\nAn envelope ('injects') of KLAS, a reversal ('from behind') of SALK ('man with vaccine' for polio) in BACH ('German behind bars' \u2013 very devious)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ship to go after the end of four months? (8)","output":"### Answer: BERLINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: German\nA charade of BER ('the end of four months' \u2013 Setpem**BER** to Decem**BER**) plus LINER ('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: Casual squeezes, say: women's painful experience (3,3)","output":"### Answer: LEG WAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: painful experience\nAn envelope ('squeezes') of EG ('say') plus W ('women' or 'women's' \u2013 also applying to the definition) in LAX ('casual')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 brief question about a formation of flying geese (6)","output":"### Answer: QUAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\nAn envelope ('about') of 'a' plus V ('formation of flying geese') in QUER[y] ('question') minus its last letter ('brief')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 subsequently put out? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD FLAME \n ### Explanation: Lover subsequently put out? (3,5)\nDefinition and literal allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 went to assist (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LEFT BACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Player\nA charade of LEFT ('went') plus BACK ('assist')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ludicrous, a shambles initially among stuff that's contrary (6)","output":"### Answer: ABSURD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ludicrous\nA charade of 'a' plus BSURD, an envelope ('among') of S ('**S**hambles initially') in BURD, a reversal ('contrary') of DRUB ('stuff' in the sense of 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: 'Oi, you need to explain toughie', he said. By the way, it's impossible! (3,3,5,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: HEY YOU WHAT\u2019S THE BIG IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oi, you need to explain\nAn anagram ('impossible') of 'toughie he said 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: Metal collected by rake, standard procedure (7)","output":"### Answer: ROUTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: standard procedure\nAn envelope ('collected by') of TIN ('metal') in ROU\u00c9 ('rake')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 21? (5,6)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT SECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flash\nA charade of SPLIT (LEFT) plus SECOND (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: It gets hot on Irish islands, very hot! (7)","output":"### Answer: SAHARAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: very hot\nA charade of SA (Sex Appeal, 'it') plus H ('hot') plus ARAN ('Irish 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: The liberal state supports one being moral (7)","output":"### Answer: ETHICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: moral\nA charade of ETH, an anagram ('liberal') of 'the' plus I ('one') plus CAL (California, 'state'), with 'supports' indicating the order of the particles in a down 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: Friend holding a large potty for attorney's assistant (9)","output":"### Answer: PARALEGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: attorney's assistant\nAn envelope ('holding') of RALEGA, an anagram ('potty') of 'a large' in PAL ('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: Land fish, catching two, including first of skate (7)","output":"### Answer: TUNISIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\nA double envelope ('catching' and 'including') of S ('first of **S**kate') in I I (Roman numeral, 'two') in TUNA ('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: Alumnus feeding energetic type a peanut (6)","output":"### Answer: GOOBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a peanut\nAn envelope ('feeding') of OB (Old Boy, 'alumnus') in GOER ('energetic type'). There is a Southern US folk song 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: Sponsor of art wearing trousers apparently is needing no support? (9)","output":"### Answer: LEVITATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: apparently is needing no support?\nAn envelope ('wearing') of TATE ('sponsor of art') in LEVIS ('trousers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bend on rather flexible duct (7)","output":"### Answer: URETHRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: duct\nA charade of U ('type of bend') plus RETHRA, an anagram ('flexible') of 'rather'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 including a chicken, perhaps? (7)","output":"### Answer: ROASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: chicken, perhaps\nAn envelope ('including') of 'a' in ROSTER ('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: Precious thing, important outlying northern island group (6)","output":"### Answer: ORKNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: island group\nA charade of OR ('precious thing' \u2013 gold? It's more the colour than the actual precious metal) plus KNEY, an envelope ('outlying') of N ('northern') in KEY ('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: Look down on river holding drinks up (7)","output":"### Answer: DESPISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look down\nAn envelope ('holding') of SPIS, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of SIPS ('drinks') in DEE ('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: Soldier dressed by setter put on a posh coat (7)","output":"### Answer: MANTEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: coat\nA charade of MANTE, an envelope ('dressed by') of ANT ('soldier') in ME ('setter') plus ('put on') 'a' plus U ('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: Badger starts to chase Himalayan climber (5)","output":"### Answer: CHIVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Badger\nA charade of CH ('starts to **C**hase **H**imalayan') plus IVY ('climber')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Serota's on board, displaying quality desirable in 13 (13)","output":"### Answer: STATESMANSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: displaying quality desirable in 13\nAn envelope ('on board' for IN SHIP, with the IN giving the envelope) of TATE'S MAN'S ('Nicholas Serota's', director of the Tate Galleries) in 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: 1 dull 7 outside, devoid of life (9)","output":"### Answer: INANIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: devoid of life\nAn envelope ('outside') of 1 ('one') plus MAT (or matt, 'dull') in INANE (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: Conscious of a send-off (5)","output":"### Answer: AWAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conscious\nA charade of 'a' plus WAKE ('send-off' at a 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: One grand received by female rambler (5)","output":"### Answer: HIKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rambler\nAn envelope ('received by') of i ('one') plus K (1000, 'grand') in HER ('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: Leader's gift including driving licence, say (9)","output":"### Answer: PRESIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader\nAn envelope of ID ('driving licence, say') in PRESENT ('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: Artist's guide confused clients (7)","output":"### Answer: STENCIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist's guide\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'clients'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a certain age, but worth going out with? (7)","output":"### Answer: DATABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Of a certain age\nDouble 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: Go downhill, dividing illicit payment for performing illicitly (7)","output":"### Answer: BUSKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: performing illicitly\nAn envelope ('dividing') of SKI ('go downhill') in BUNG (bribe, 'illicit 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: Composer turning up volume in Italy (7)","output":"### Answer: PUCCINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\nA charade of PU, a reversal ('turning') of 'up' plus CC (cubic centimetre, 'volume') plus 'in' plus I ('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: Stood in, backing exercise in action (9)","output":"### Answer: DEPUTISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stood in\nAn envelope ('in') if PUTIS, a reversal ('backing') of SIT UP ('excercise' \u2013 for once not PE) in DEED ('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: Maybe son gets Grand Old Party (Republican) revived (5)","output":"### Answer: SPROG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe son\nIt seems that 'son' is doing double duty: it looks to me like an anagram ('revived') of S ('son') plus GOP ('Grand Old Party') plus R ('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: Bird decapitated dog (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA subtraction: [b]EAGLE ('dog') 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: Parcel out executioner's equipment: it comes in various forms (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLOTROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it comes in various forms\nA charade of ALLOT ('parcel out') plus ROPE ('executioner's 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: Disregarding instructions, excessive loan's accepted (13)","output":"### Answer: INSUBORDINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disregarding instructions\nAn envelope ('accepted') of SUB ('loan') in INORDINATE ('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: In sht, rolled joints, getting no appreciation (9)","output":"### Answer: THANKLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting no appreciation\nAn envelope ('in) of ANKLES ('joints') in THS, an anagram ('rolled') of 'sh*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: She does her best in German city (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: She does her best\nDouble definition; Shed channeling Arachne?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 left in a mess by surgical instrument (7)","output":"### Answer: SCALPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: surgical instrument\nAn anagram of 'places' plus 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: Old flame on the rebound splits leading part of weapon (3-4)","output":"### Answer: AXE-HEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of weapon\nAn envelope ('splits') of XE, a reversal ('on the rebound') of EX ('old flame') in AHEAD ('leading')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 maintaining first figure (9)","output":"### Answer: STATISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure\nAn envelope ('maintaining') of IST ('first') in STATIC ('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: Some complain an examiner's stupid (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stupid\nHidden answer ('some') in 'compla**IN AN E**xaminer'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hot brides died suspiciously \u2014 she gets the lot (7,6)","output":"### Answer: HIGHEST BIDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: she gets the lot\nA anagram ('suspiciously') of EIGHT ('8') plus H ('hot') plus 'brides' plus D ('died'). Pushing the boundaries of derived anagrams."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Thistle with Two Eggs, crack up (3,3,7)","output":"### Answer: GET THE GIGGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: crack up\nAn anagram ('composing') of 'thistle' plus 'egg' plus 'egg' ('two 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: Drink, for little money, source of true river water in France (9)","output":"### Answer: COINTREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of COIN ('little money') plus T ('source of **T**rue') plus R ('river') plus EAU ('water 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: Woody matter in cheese getting bishop unduly upset (5-4)","output":"### Answer: BRIERROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woody matter\nA charade of BRIE ('cheese') plus RR (Right Reverend, 'bishop') plus OOT, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of TOO ('unduly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, receiving directions to bug secret service (7)","output":"### Answer: GESTAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret service\nAn envelope ('receiving') of E S ('directions') plus TAP ('bug') in GO ('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: After gym, theologian was first to get flogged (7)","output":"### Answer: PEDDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: flogged\nA charade of PE ('gym') plus DD ('theologian') plus LED ('was 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: Heathen page once more dropping one (5)","output":"### Answer: PAGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heathen\nA charade of P ('page') plus AGA[i]N ('once more') without the I ('dropping 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: Staged demonstration in silk (5)","output":"### Answer: SATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: silk\nA charade of SAT IN ('staged demonstration')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 horse hired by our leader? (9)","output":"### Answer: HACKNEYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tired \nA charade of HACKNEY ('horse hired') plus ED (editor, 'our 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: Wants to sound negligent (5)","output":"### Answer: LACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wants\nSounds like ('to sound') LAX ('negligent')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to no conclusion (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDLESS \n ### Explanation: Coming to no conclusion (7)\nCrypticish 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: Notice one model getting fat (7)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat \nA charade of AD ('notice') plus I ('one') plus POSE ('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: A poisonous creeper (5)","output":"### Answer: MAMBA \n ### Explanation: A poisonous creeper (5)\nVaguely cryptic 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: Team result is not the main topic of conver\u00adsation (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SIDE ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not the main topic of conver\u00adsation\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coach given guidelines for players to follow (5,10)","output":"### Answer: STAGE DIRECTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: for players to follow\nA charade of STAGE ('coach') plus DIRECTIONS ('guidelines')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Necessitated being collected (6,3)","output":"### Answer: CALLED FOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Necessitated\nDouble 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: \"Spritely\" \u2014 that's the Spanish and French conclusion (5)","output":"### Answer: ELFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spritely\nA charade of EL ('the Spanish') plus FIN (end, 'French 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: First-former? (7)","output":"### Answer: CREATOR \n ### Explanation: First-former? (7)\nCryptic 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: An oppressive blow for the Italians (7)","output":"### Answer: SIROCCO \n ### Explanation: An oppressive blow for the Italians (7)\nCryptic 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 may happily walk here during broadcast (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One may happily walk here\nDouble 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: Dream of Black Bess? (9)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTMARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dream\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notepaper not bound to sell? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SHEET MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Notepaper not bound to sell? (5,5)\nCryptic definition, 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: A chartered accountant meant to take up scholastic life (8)","output":"### Answer: ACADEMIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: scholastic life\nA charade of 'a' plus CA ('chartered accountant') plus DEMIA, a reversal ('to take up' in a down light) of AIMED ('meant')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 writing Guardian article (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGELA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA charade of ANGEL ('Guardian') plus A (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: They see and give audible approval (4)","output":"### Answer: EYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They see\nSounds like ('audible') AYES ('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: Humorist in the red, upset about raw deal, perhaps (6,4)","output":"### Answer: EDWARD LEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humorist\nAn envelope ('about') of WARD LEA, an anagram ('perhaps') of 'raw deal' in EDR, an anagram ('upset') of 'red'. 'The' is there just 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: It's plain stupid for a mountaineer (8)","output":"### Answer: ALPINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mountaineer\nAn anagram ('stupid') of 'it's plain'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 or cast out (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cast\nAn anagram ('out') of 'or 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: Small marine detachment (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: Small marine detachment (4)\nCryptic 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: Yet it might help you relax (5,5)","output":"### Answer: STIFF DRINK \n ### Explanation: Yet it might help you relax (5,5)\nCryptic 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: Where one is involved as an ex-president (10)","output":"### Answer: EISENHOWER \n ### Explanation: Where one is involved as an ex-president (10)\nAn anagram ('involved') of 'where 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: Having a choice makes them cross (8)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORS \n ### Explanation: Having a choice makes them cross (8)\nSlightly cryptic 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 in post bearing stamp of credibility (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFICIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: One in post\nDouble definition, I suppose."}
{"instruction":"You 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 freedom allowed for fish picked up on route (6)","output":"### Answer: LEEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some freedom allowed\nA charade of LEE, a reversal ('picked up') of EEL ('fish') plus WAY ('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: In time, deserter will make mistakes (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: mistakes\nAn envelope ('in') of RAT ('deserter') in ERA ('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: CO2 left to freeze (4)","output":"### Answer: COOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: freeze\nA charade of 'C' plus OO ('O2') plus 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: Fail to keep up a legend (4)","output":"### Answer: SAGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: legend\nA charade of SAG ('fail to keep up') 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: Citizen's cross leaving prison (6)","output":"### Answer: BRITON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Citizen\nA subtraction: BRI[x]TON ('prison') minus the X ('cross leaving'). Like it or not (and probably not if you live there), the London district of Brixton is best known for its 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: Orator condemned coercion on being rejected (6)","output":"### Answer: CICERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orator\nAn anagram ('condemned') of 'coerci[on]' minus ON ('on being rejected')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sections of toughened moulding (4)","output":"### Answer: OGEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: moulding\nAlternate letters ('regular sections') of 't**O**u**G**h**E**n**E**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: Forsyte heroine puts off cutting out article for Iris (5-2-3)","output":"### Answer: FLEUR-DE-LYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Iris\nA charade of FLEUR ('Forsyte heroine') plus DEL[a]YS ('puts off') minus the A ('cutting out 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: Scot's cross, forgetting large work by Martial (6)","output":"### Answer: SATIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work by Martial\nA subtraction: SA[l]TIRE ('Scot's cross') minus L ('forgetting 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: Army's misled about new German vessel's flaw (8)","output":"### Answer: ANEURYSM \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel's flaw\nAn envelope ('about') of NEU ('new German') in ARYSM, an anagram ('misled') of 'army's'; the 'vessel' carrying 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: A brave chap gutted about old Greek commander (9)","output":"### Answer: AGAMEMNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: old Greek commander\nA charade of 'a' plus GAME ('brave') plus M[a]N ('chap') minus its middle letter ('gutted') plus ON ('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: Guy, for one, saves time (4)","output":"### Answer: STAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guy\nAn envelope ('saves') of T ('time') in SAY ('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: Violinist's first quartet offers list of options (4)","output":"### Answer: MENU \n ### Explanation: Definition: list of options\nThe leading four letters ('first quartet') of MENU[hin] (Yehudi, '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: Kinky top, say, and liquid diet for goddess (9)","output":"### Answer: APHRODITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: goddess\nA charade of APHRO, sounding like ('say') AFRO ('kinky top'), plus DITE, an anagram ('liquid') of '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: Try collecting flyers suitable for Banksy work? (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAFFITO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Banksy work\nAn envelope ('collecting') of RAF (Royal Air Force, 'flyers') plus FIT ('suitable') in GO ('try')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reverses vehicle into garden (6)","output":"### Answer: HORACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nAn envelope ('into') of RAC, a reversal ('reverses') of CAR ('vehicle') in HOE ('garden', 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: CIA spies trained to guard old American stars (10)","output":"### Answer: CASSIOPEIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars\nAn envelope ('to guard') of O ('old') in CASSIPEI, an anagram ('trained') of 'CIA spies'; plus A ('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: Censor and tenacious orator originally (4)","output":"### Answer: CATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Censor and tenacious orator originally\nInitial letters ('originally') of '**C**ensor **A**nd **T**enacious **O**rator', &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: Passes out note in special courts (6)","output":"### Answer: SWOONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passes out\nAn envelope ('in) of N ('note') in S ('special') plus WOOS ('courts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of 17 lives next door to a lecturer (6)","output":"### Answer: ADONIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lover of 17\nA charade of A DON ('a lecturer') plus IS ('lives'), with 'next door' indicating the order of the 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: Successful fringe the start of our expansion? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BIG BANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: the start of our expansion\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nightly? That's more than enough for old people (5)","output":"### Answer: ICENI \n ### Explanation: Definition: old people\nA hidden answer ('that's more than enough') in 'tw**ICE NI**ghtly'. The Iceni were a tribe in East Anglia; Boudica (Boadicea) was their best known 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: Heading the wrong way? Kill headlight (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OFF BEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heading the wrong way?\nDefinition and literal interpretation (OFF, verb, to kill)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One king's revolting state (6)","output":"### Answer: ISRAEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nA charade of I ('one') plus SRAEL, a reversal ('revolting') of LEAR'S ('king'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: Former journalist covering case couldn't stand (9)","output":"### Answer: EXECRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: couldn't stand\nAn envelope ('covering') of CRATE ('case') on EX ED ('former 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: Poem about Ulysses essentially at end of Troy (7)","output":"### Answer: ODYSSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poem about Ulysses essentially at end of Troy\nAn envelope ('about') of YSS ('Ul**YSS**es essentially') in ODE ('poem') plus Y ('end of Tro**Y**'). A true &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: Prophet grasping complex metaphor is transformed (13)","output":"### Answer: METAMORPHOSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: is transformed\nAn envelope ('grasping') of ETAMORPH, an anagram ('complex') of 'metaphor' in MOSES ('prophet'). Note that the definition includes 'is' to give the right 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: Obvious hole in mission statement (9)","output":"### Answer: MANIFESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: mission statement\nA charade of MANIFEST ('obvious') plus O ('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: Bunch of careless dairymaids knocked over lots (7)","output":"### Answer: MYRIADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lots\nAn anagram ('knocked over') of 'dairym[aid]s' minus AID ('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: Man coming in behind Democrat tried again (7)","output":"### Answer: REHEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: tried again\nAn envelope ('coming in') of HE ('man') in REAR ('behind') plus D ('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: Historian of The Quiet American? (7)","output":"### Answer: TACITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Historian\nA charade of TACIT ('quiet') plus 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: Citizen of Crete and other island bans Catholic (6)","output":"### Answer: MINOAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Citizen of Crete\nA subtraction: MINO[rc]AN ('citizen of \u2026 another island', except the 'and' excuses 'citizen' from double duty) minus RC (Roman '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: Banks avoid costing toxic compound (5)","output":"### Answer: RICIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: toxic compound\nA subtraction: [p]RICIN[g] ('costing') minus its outer letters ('banks 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: Rambling hikers miss engagements (10)","output":"### Answer: SKIRMISHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: engagements\nAn anagram ('rambling') of 'hikers 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: Race about in south of France (4)","output":"### Answer: SCUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Race\nAn envelope ('in') of C (*circa*, 'about') in SUD ('south 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: Blemish covered by mother with a cosmetic (7)","output":"### Answer: MASCARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cosmetic\nAn envelope ('covered by') of SCAR ('blemish') in MA ('mother') 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: Bear followed by timid animals endlessly symbolic (7)","output":"### Answer: TOTEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: symbolic\nA charade of TOTE ('bear') plus MIC[e] ('timid animals') minus their tail ('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: Wander in crowd, having day off (4)","output":"### Answer: ROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wander\n[d]ROVE ('crowd') without the D ('having day 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: Criticised copy, hurt (10)","output":"### Answer: REPROACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticised\nA charade of REPRO (reproduction, 'copy') plus 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: Horrid to fans, our side lost enthusiasm (3,3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: RAN OUT OF STEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: lost enthusiasm\nA charade of RANOUTOFS, an anagram ('horrid') of 'to fans our' plus 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: Important step from fellow in ballet that he adapted (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: HALF THE BATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Important step\nAn envelope ('in') of F ('fellow') in HALTHEBATTLE, an anagram ('adapted') of 'ballet that 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: Level with trade union colleague in the end (10)","output":"### Answer: EVENTUALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the end\nA charade of EVEN ('level') plus TU ('trade union') plus ALLY ('colleague')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 regret after time (4)","output":"### Answer: TRUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Genuine\nA charade of T ('time') plus RUE ('regret')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0loan (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Further\nDouble 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 cadet or old soldier? (7)","output":"### Answer: REDCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: old soldier\nAn anagram ('new') of 'cadet 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: Clear about nitrogen outside (4)","output":"### Answer: RIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: outside\nAn envelope ('about') of N (chemical symbol, 'nitrogen') in RID ('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: Stamp designed by flower expert (4,6)","output":"### Answer: PAST MASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: expert\nA charade of PASTM, an anagram ('designed') of 'stamp' plus ASTER ('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: Gloomy busker's ending with nothing in hat (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMBRERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: hat\nA charade of SOMBRE ('gloomy') plus R ('buske**R**'s ending') plus 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: Jubilant hearts lift after start of seasonal occasion in pub (2,7,6)","output":"### Answer: IN SEVENTH HEAVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jubilant\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('start of **S**easonal') plus EVENT ('occasion') plus H ('hearts' in bridge, say) plus HEAVE ('lift', with 'after' indicating the order of the particles) in INN ('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: Average\u00a0spell (4)","output":"### Answer: MEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Average\nDouble definition; 'spell' in the sense of signify \u2013 \"it spells 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: One made to take blame in a case got badly broken by pressure (9)","output":"### Answer: SCAPEGOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One made to take blame\nAn enveloppe ('broken by') of P ('pressure') in SCAEGOAT, an anagram ('badly') of 'a case 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: Record in moment erased (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nA hidden answer 'in' 'mon**ENT ER**ased'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 more chat, too confused, had adverse consequences (4,4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: CAME HOME TO ROOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: had adverse consequences\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'some more chat 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: Cut up, start to exhibit resolve (6)","output":"### Answer: DECIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: resolve\nA charade of DECID, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of DICED ('cut') plus E ('start to **E**xhibit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, upset, taken in by trick producing negative balance (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TRADE GAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: negative balance\nAn envelope ('taken in by') of DEGA, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of AGED ('old') in TRAP ('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: Report slug at home (8)","output":"### Answer: BULLETIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Report\nA charade of BULLET ('slug') plus 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: Suspect something is wrong with lines in defamation followed by rising cheers (5,1,3)","output":"### Answer: SMELL A RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspect something is wrong\nAn envelope ('in') of LL ('lines') in SMEAR ('defamation') plus AT, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of TA ('cheers')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Renegade erred, set adrift (8)","output":"### Answer: DESERTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Renegade\nAn anagram ('adrift') of 'erred 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: Agent bearing remedy (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: remedy\nA charade of REP ('agent') plus AIR ('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: Stadium in China renamed (5)","output":"### Answer: ARENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stadium\nA hidden answer 'in' 'Chin**A RENA**med'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Theory supplied by assistant, first to last (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theory\nAIDE ('assistant') with its first letter moved to the end ('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: One gives a clue for dog (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One gives a clue\nDouble 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 gives a clue for dog (7)","output":"### Answer: POINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One gives a clue\nDouble 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: Millions invested in business proposition that's a racket (9)","output":"### Answer: COMMOTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a racket\nAn envelope ('invested in') of M ('millions') in CO ('business') plus MOTION ('proposition')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sharp gets in a round (5)","output":"### Answer: TAROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Card\nAn envelope ('gets in') of O ('a round') in TART ('sharp')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 city captured by portrait, somehow, if a Turner? (5)","output":"### Answer: OSTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman city\nA hidden ('captured by') reversed ('if a turner') answer in 'portr**AIT SO**mehow'. Ostia was the port of ancient Rome, now the archeological site Ostia Antica."}
{"instruction":"You 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 less macho view of hardness (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MOHS SCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: view of hardness\nAn anagram ('develop') of 'less macho'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reversed by man taking car from Cary Grant (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBSIDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grant\nA charade of SUB, 'reversed' from BUS ('vehicle') plus SID ('man') plus Y ('taking car from [car]**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: Extorted money and smuggled a bit out of Spain (6)","output":"### Answer: RANSOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extorted money\nRAN SOM[e] ('smuggled a bit') minus the E ('out of Spain'). In the definition, 'extorted' is adjectival."}
{"instruction":"You 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 concerned with probing part of heritage (6)","output":"### Answer: GREENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novelist\nAn envelope ('probing') of RE ('concerned with') in GENE ('part of heritage'). The best-known novelist of the name is 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: A couple of letters or papers around chart (7)","output":"### Answer: DIGRAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: A couple of letters\nA charade of DI, a reversal ('around') of ID ('papers') plus GRAPH ('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: Black bear's caged along with platform to play on (9)","output":"### Answer: BANDSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: platform to play on\nAn envelope ('caged') of AND (letters 2-4 of the answer, 'along with') in B ('black') plus STAND ('bear', as in \"I can't stand things which 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: One Colombian article about military police force (5)","output":"### Answer: IMPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: force\nAn envelope ('about') of MP ('military police') in I ('one') plus EL (\"the\" in Spanish, 'Colombian 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: Birdman's former duty (5)","output":"### Answer: TITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: former duty\nA charade of TIT ('bird') plus HE ('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: Dodgy lawyer has uneasy rest after retiring (7)","output":"### Answer: SHYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodgy lawyer\nA charade of SHY ('retiring') plus STER, an anagram ('uneasy') 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: Eastern mines lie level (6)","output":"### Answer: STOREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: level\nAn envelope ('mines') of E ('Eastern') in STORY ('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: Kinky corsets in private and public? (7)","output":"### Answer: SECTORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: private and public\nAn anagram ('kinky') of 'corsets', with an allusive \"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: Invite right-winger to abandon disdain (5)","output":"### Answer: TEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invite\nA subtraction: [con]TEMPT ('distain') minus ('to abandon') CON (Conservative, '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: Morse's last case stirring up memories (9)","output":"### Answer: EVOCATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stirring up memories\nA charade of E ('Mors**E**'s last') plus VOCATIVE ('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: Provider of hit joke on opening of French letter (7)","output":"### Answer: PUNCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provider of hit\nA charade of PUN ('joke') plus CHER ('opening of French 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: Grimace when run's abandoned, having stress in foot (5)","output":"### Answer: ICTUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress in foot\nA subtraction: [r]ICTUS ('grimace') minus the R ('when run's 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: Sailor's on river past an elevated Spanish port (9)","output":"### Answer: TARRAGONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish port\nA charade of TAR ('sailor') plus R ('river') plus AGO ('past') plus NA, a reversal ('elevated' in a down light) of '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: Reportedly, any abstemious soldiers must get promoted in rank (6)","output":"### Answer: ROTTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: rank\nA reversal ('must get promoted' in a down light) of NE (try saying the letters, 'reportedly, any') plus TT ('abstemious') plus OR ('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: Talk rudely to leader, creating alarm (6)","output":"### Answer: DISMAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: alarm\nA charade of DIS (or diss, 'talk rudely') plus MAY (Theresa, British Prime Minister, '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: Position of aristo having high tea with Corbyn (9)","output":"### Answer: BARONETCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Position of aristo\nAn anagram ('high') of 'tea' plus 'Corbyn'. Intriguing 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 lots of Eng Lit works to be slapdash (9)","output":"### Answer: NEGLIGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: slapdash\nAn anagram ('works') of ENG ENG ('two lots of Eng') plus '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: Current associate's holding back merchant (1-6)","output":"### Answer: E-TAILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: merchant\nAn envelope ('holding') of I ('current', as in V=IR) in ETALER, a reversal ('back') of RELATE ('associate', verb, although I would have thought that \"relate to\" corresponds to \"associate 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: Democratic Party bores have to cheat (2,4)","output":"### Answer: DO DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheat\nAn envelope ('bores') of DO (the start of the answer's second word, 'party') in D ('Democratic') plus OWN ('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: Break cover, following duck through grass (7)","output":"### Answer: HOLIDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break\nAn envelope ('through') of O ('duck') plus LID ('cover'), with 'following' indicating the order of the particles, in HAY ('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: American Psycho becomes less violent (6)","output":"### Answer: ABATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: becomes less violent\nA charade of A ('America') plus BATES (Norman, played by Anthony Perkins in the 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: One's in bed with female from another planet? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's in bed\nA charade of SHE ('female') plus ET ('from another planet'). Perhaps ET was 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: Rod Laver's back following nudge (5)","output":"### Answer: POKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rod\nA charade of POKE ('nudge') plus R ('Lave**R**'s 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: Ticker no good in underground dwarf? (9)","output":"### Answer: METRONOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ticker\nA charade of METRO (Paris 'underground') plus [g]NOME ('dwarf') minus the G ('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: Lowlands town then lower, low in police inquiry might you say? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lowlands town\nThe (apocryphal) 'police inquiry' would be \" 'allo, 'allo, 'allo? (What's going on here?)\"; follow ALLOA with lloallo, which sounds much like ('might you say') 'lower low' and that is what you would get. The 'lowlands' are Scottish; I only know the town from its soccer team Alloa Athletic."}
{"instruction":"You 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 initiative primarily missing from revolutionary framework (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Setback as initiative primarily missing from revolutionary framework (7)\nA reversal ('revolutionary') of ESPAL[i]ER ('framework') less I ('**I**nitiative primarily')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 I fetch is short, creating suspicion (7)","output":"### Answer: VESTIGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suspicion\nA charade of VEST ('underwear') plus 'I' plus GE[t] ('fetch') minus its last letter ('is short'). \"There was the VESTIGE of a smile 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 character is out tracing Athenian origins (4)","output":"### Answer: IOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek character\nFirst letters ('origins') of '**I**s **O**ut **T**racing **A**thenian'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shoot person, but a liberal (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BEAN SPROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese shoot\nAn anagram ('liberal') of 'person but 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: Georgia, its location full of oxygen \u2014 the state of oxygen! (7)","output":"### Answer: GASEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the state of oxygen\nA charade of GA ('Georgia', USPS standard abbreviation) plus SEOUS, an envelope ('full of') of O (chemical symbol, 'oxygen') in SE US (southeast United States, 'its 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: Artist, name embodying hideous woman (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAGALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nAn envelope ('embodying') of HAG ('hideous woman') in CALL ('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: Oaf, a dog in his hat? (10)","output":"### Answer: MUTTONHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oaf\nA charade of MUTT ('dog') plus ON HEAD ('in his 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: Back following a style (4)","output":"### Answer: AFRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\nA charade of 'a' plus FRO ('back', as in \"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: Tramp in snow, perhaps? (7)","output":"### Answer: DRIFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tramp\nDefinition and whimsical allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 last of sunset in red and white before heading for shelter (7)","output":"### Answer: WITNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('last of sunse**T**') in WINES ('red and white' \u2013 what about ros\u00e9?) plus S ('heading for **S**helter')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of faith forsaken, each biblical patriarch (5)","output":"### Answer: ISAAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: biblical patriarch\nA charade of I SA AC ('hearts of fa**I**th for**SA**ken e**AC**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: Shinto leader in state of release with positive affirmation of the church (9)","output":"### Answer: BASILICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: of the church\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('**S**hinto leader') in BAIL ('state of release') plus I CAN ('positive affirmation')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and Mrs God? (1,8,4,2,6)","output":"### Answer: A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN \n ### Explanation: Mr and Mrs God? (1,8,4,2,6)\nCryptic 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: Almost all these trained to keep fit, ultimately sportspeople (8)","output":"### Answer: ATHLETES \n ### Explanation: Almost all these trained to keep fit, ultimately sportspeople (8)\nAn envelope ('to keep') of T ('fi**T** ultimately') in ATHLEES, an anagram of AL ('almost **AL**l') plus '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: Blooming thing, like modern music (5)","output":"### Answer: POPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blooming thing\nDefinition and whimsical allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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, unlike the \"Road To\" films? (8)","output":"### Answer: HOPELESS \n ### Explanation: Desperate, unlike the \"Road To\" films? (8)\nCryptic reference to Bob Hope, who with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour starred in the film 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: Foolishly, Paul's aim to box head of rampant kangaroo, perhaps? (9)","output":"### Answer: MARSUPIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: kangaroo, perhaps?\nAn envelope ('to box') of R ('head of **R**ampant') in MASUPIAL, an anagram ('foolishly') of 'Paul's 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: Centre of Hull bypass drawn up last month (6)","output":"### Answer: ULTIMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: last month\nA charade of UL ('centre of H**UL**l') plus TIMO, a reversal ('drawn up' in a down light) of OMIT ('bypass'). This more often appears in crosswords abbreviated to ult."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for a minor split in rearrangement of plans at once (8,7)","output":"### Answer: PARENTAL CONSENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Permission for a minor\nAn envelope ('in) of RENT ('split') in PAALCONSENT, an anagram ('rearrangement') of 'plans 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: Bouncer, moment after bribe taken up secreting pass (4,5)","output":"### Answer: POGO STICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bouncer\nAn envelope ('secreting') of GO ('pass') in POS, a reversal ('taken up' in a down light) of SOP ('bribe') plus (with 'after' indicating the order of the particles) TICK ('moment')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curve lifted over web is turned sideways (8)","output":"### Answer: CRABWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sideways\nA charade of CRA, a reversal ('lifted' in a down light) of ARC ('curve') plus BWISE, an anagram ('turned') of 'web 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: Outside company of great king, daughter snubbed (8)","output":"### Answer: ALFRESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outside\nALFRE[d]'S CO ('company of great king') minus the D ('daughter 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: One in touch with an Australian snake (6)","output":"### Answer: TAIPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Australian snake\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') in TAP ('touch') \u2013 or perhaps better A ('one') in TIP ('touch') \u2013 plus 'an'. I only knew the other definition of TAIPAN, a foreign businessman 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: Energy in plant above satisfactory, finally, as a result of this (6)","output":"### Answer: HEREBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a result of this\nAn envelope ('in') of E ('energy') in HERB ('plant') plus ('above' in a down light) Y ('satisfactor**Y**, finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 made of fur, poached (5)","output":"### Answer: STOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Item made of fur\nDouble 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: Film on revolutionary Lavoisier, perhaps? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lavoisier, perhaps?\nA charade of CHE ('revolutionary') plus MIST ('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: London gardens, grass borders taking an oblique course (7)","output":"### Answer: SKEWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking an oblique course\nAn envelope ('borders') of KEW ('London gardens') in SING ('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: Having wiped back, beast is dry (4)","output":"### Answer: BRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dry\nBRUT[e] ('beast') minus its last letter ('having wiped 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: Alongside particular short, drink bottles as reward for failure (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BOOBY PRIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reward for failure\nAn envelope ('bottles') of BY ('alongside') plus PRI[m] ('particular') minus its last letter ('short') in BOOZE ('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: Joyful cry that may be 9? (6)","output":"### Answer: HOORAY \n ### Explanation: Joyful cry that may be 9? (6)\nIt may be preceded by HIP HIP (DOUBLE JOINTED, the answer to 9D)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 caught up in it, lie with men and bloody head wound in battle (8)","output":"### Answer: BLENHEIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\nAn envelope ('caught up in it') of H ('hard') in BLENEIM, an anagram ('wound') of 'lie' plus 'men' plus B ('**B**loody 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: Assorted receipts, about fifty for drink (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TRIPLE SEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nAn envelope ('about') of L (Roman numeral, 'fifty') in TRIPESEC, an anagram ('assorted') of 'receipts'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One entering contracted agreement, gate's opening and closing for doorkeeper (9)","output":"### Answer: CONCIERGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: doorkeeper\nA charade of CONCIER, an envelope ('entering') of I ('one') in CONCER[t] ('agreement') minus its last letter ('contracted'); plus GE ('**G**at**E**'s opening and 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: Rare moment related to rare occurrence (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: rare occurrence\nA charade of BLUE ('rare' of meat, more common in French, *bleu*) plus MO ('moment') plus ON ('related 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: In horror, one left disheartened by unfinished home in new town (6,6)","output":"### Answer: MILTON KEYNES \n ### Explanation: In horror, one left disheartened by unfinished home in new town (6,6)\nI am puzzled here: it seems to be a charade of MILTONKEY, an envelope ('in') of I ('one') plus LT ('**L**ef**T **disheartened') in MONKEY ('horror'); plus NES[t] ('home') minus its last letter ('unfinished'), but the connection between MONKEY and 'horror' seems tenuous at best \u2013 describing a child as a monkey seems much more indulgent than as a horror, but I cannot see anything 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: Asian film stars in contest (10)","output":"### Answer: VIETNAMESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian\nAn envelope ('in') of ET ('film') plus NAMES ('stars') in VIE ('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: Duty beyond member in retirement, not having kids (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SINE PROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not having kids\nA charade of SINEP, a reversal ('in retirement' of PENIS ('member') plus ROLE ('duty'), with 'beyond' indicating the order of the 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: Sham, as boxer punched by Bill after beginning of count (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sham\nAn envelope ('punched by') of AD ('bill') in C ('beginning of **C**ount') plus HARE ('boxer', the males of the species which box each other in 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: Try to conceal evidence at first, with criminal past in state police (7)","output":"### Answer: GESTAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: state police\nAn envelope ('to conceal') of E ('**E**vidence at first') plus STAP, an anagram ('criminal') of 'past' in GO ('try')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cups up in time (7)","output":"### Answer: HARBOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold\nAn envelope ('in') of ARB, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of BRA ('cups') in HOUR ('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 the end, nut goes in to secure wheels (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: wheels\nAn envelope ('goes in to') of T ('in the end nu**T**') in MOOR ('secure' 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: Model upset by small group with their own characteristics (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBTYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: small group with their own characteristics\nAn anagram ('model') of 'upset 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: Trojan king captured by Greek character with less fine clothing (9)","output":"### Answer: WORKHORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trojan\nA double envelope ('captured by' and 'clothing') of K ('king') in RHO ('Greek character') in WORSE ('less 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: Nationalist movement primarily welcoming extreme characters, one is \u2014 describing this? (7)","output":"### Answer: NAZIISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of AZ ('extreme chracters') plus I ('one') plus 'is' in N M ('**N**ationalist **M**ovement primarily'), with an extended 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: Luddite, one with job in peril, surprisingly flexible? (6-7)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE JOINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: surprisingly flexible\nAn anagram ('in peril') of 'luddite one' plus '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: Material girls in conversation? (9)","output":"### Answer: POLYESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\nSounds like ('in conversation') POLLY ESTHER ('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: Elizabeth I's favourite beer in curtailed privilege (7)","output":"### Answer: RALEIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elizabeth I's favourite\nAn envelope ('in') of ALE ('beer') in RIGH[t] ('privilege') minus its last letter ('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: For every income, a host (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: host\nAn envelope ('in-') of PER ('for every') in '-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: Over-eighteen set to drink wine regularly (5-2)","output":"### Answer: GROWN-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Over-eighteen\nAn envelope ('to drink') of WN ('**W**i**N**e regularly') in GROUP ('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: Tycoon requiring a wig, lacking leadership: a word of caution about this arse (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DONALD TRUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tycoon\nA charade of DONALDT, an envelope ('about this') of [b]ALD ('requiring a wig') minus its first letter ('lacking leadership') in DON'T ('a word of caution'); plus RUMP ('arse'), with an extended 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: Finally, ball is placed on spot (but not the centre) for scorer (5)","output":"### Answer: LISZT \n ### Explanation: Definition: scorer\nA charade of L ('finally bal**L**') plus 'is' plus Z[i]T ('spot') minus its middle letter ('but not the 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: Ham bone I cooked in unconventional way (8)","output":"### Answer: BOHEMIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in unconventional way\nAn anagram ('cooked') of 'ham bone 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: Leave the City in the wet (6)","output":"### Answer: DECAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\nAn envelope ('in') of EC ('the City' of London) in DAMP ('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: Still room to absorb education that's hair-splitting (8)","output":"### Answer: PEDANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: hair-splitting\nAn envelope ('to absorb') of ED ('education') in PANTRY ('still 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: Not just an internat\u00adional trade show (6)","output":"### Answer: UNFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not just\nA charade of UN FAIR ('an international trade 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: Speak mockingly about food (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speak mockingly\nDouble 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: Denis seen to be wanting (9)","output":"### Answer: NEEDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wanting\nAn anagram ('to be'?) of 'Denis 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: Breakdown expert? (12)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHIATRIST \n ### Explanation: Breakdown expert? (12)\nCryptic 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: Key man in the penal system (6,6)","output":"### Answer: PRISON WARDER \n ### Explanation: Key man in the penal system (6,6)\nIt's Rufus, so this passes as a cryptic 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: Eric got me confused just using simple figures (9)","output":"### Answer: GEOMETRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: just using simple figures\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'Eric got 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 great stop for sailors (5)","output":"### Answer: AVAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop for sailors\nA charade of A VAST ('a 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: British sailors occupy a border town on the Rhine (6)","output":"### Answer: ARNHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: town on the Rhine\nAn envelope ('occupy') of RN (Royal Navy, 'British sailors') in A HEM ('a 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: Someone not suited for running (8)","output":"### Answer: STREAKER \n ### Explanation: Someone not suited for running (8)\nCryptic 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: Cool way to use barbit\u00adurates (6)","output":"### Answer: SEDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cool\nDouble definition. I am not sure where 'way' fits in; since SEDATE is to administer the drug rather than to take it, it might be better to include it in the second definition, but that suggests a noun rather than 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: His Greek island tour became quite an epic (8)","output":"### Answer: ODYSSEUS \n ### Explanation: His Greek island tour became quite an epic (8)\nCryptic 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: Go over someone's head, being close to exam result (6)","output":"### Answer: BYPASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go over someone's head\nA charade of BY ('close to') plus PASS ('exam 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: People with complaints may resort to these (6)","output":"### Answer: HYDROS \n ### Explanation: People with complaints may resort to these (6)\nCryptic 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: The form aims often may make (9)","output":"### Answer: MANIFESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: The form\nAn anagram ('may make') of 'aims often', with an extended 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 really frightened proceeded quickly in drawing a crowd around (6,6)","output":"### Answer: ARRANT COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: One really frightened\nAn envelope ('in') of RAN ('proceeded quickly') in ART ('drawing') plus COWARD, an anagram ('around') of 'a 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: Agitated nun that is upset about the tedium of life (5)","output":"### Answer: ENNUI \n ### Explanation: Definition: the tedium of life\nAn envelope ('about') of NNU, an anagram ('agitated') of 'nun' in EI, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of I.E. ('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: Scholarly\u00a0in theory (8)","output":"### Answer: ACADEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scholarly\nDouble definition, although more like the same definition twice 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: Ruination of parties, a hanger-on can be (8)","output":"### Answer: PARASITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hanger-on can be\nAn anagram ('ruination') of 'parties 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 accept order mistakenly and went to and fro (12)","output":"### Answer: RECIPROCATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: went to and fro\nAn anagram ('mistakenly') of 'I accept 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: Youngsters eat greens for development (9)","output":"### Answer: TEENAGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youngsters\nAn anagram ('for development') of 'eat greens'. Rather familiar."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in page's rim need translating (8)","output":"### Answer: EPIGRAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sayings\nAn anagram ('need translating') of 'page's rim'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 having fed pig inside (8)","output":"### Answer: DISOWNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Denied\nAn envelope ('inside') of SOW ('pig') in DINED ('having 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: Cause irritation right on the joint (6)","output":"### Answer: RANKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cause irritation\nA charade of R ('right') plus ANKLE ('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: Jumps at openings (6)","output":"### Answer: STARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jumps\nDouble 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: Keyhole operation? (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: operation\nA charade of E (musical 'key') plus VENT ('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: Five hundred struggle in rush for equipment (8)","output":"### Answer: HARDWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: equipment \nAn envelope ('in') of D (Roman numeral, 'five hundred') plus WAR ('struggle') in HARE ('rush')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in pain ignoring leader with difficulty (6)","output":"### Answer: CHERUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angel\nA charade of [a]CHE ('pan') minus its first letter ('ignoring leader') plus RUB ('difficulty' \"Ay, there's the rub\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 element in speech (3)","output":"### Answer: LED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Influenced\nSounds like ('in speech') LEAD ('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: Development of valid idea by photographer (5,6)","output":"### Answer: DAVID BAILEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: photographer\nAn anagram ('development of') 'valid idea 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: Show broker in trouble, not born to be tireless toiler (9)","output":"### Answer: WORKHORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tireless toiler\nAn anagram ('in trouble') of 'show [b]roker' minus the B ('not 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: Brand new cloth (5)","output":"### Answer: LINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloth\nA charade of LINE ('brand') plus 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: Trendy religious community possessing name that is awkward (12)","output":"### Answer: INCONVENIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkward\nAn envelope ('possessing') of N ('name') plus I.E. ('that is') in IN ('trendy') plus CONVENT ('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: Dish, look, filled with wood and dark liquid (5,7)","output":"### Answer: STEAK TARTARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish\nAn envelope ('filled with') of TEAK ('wood') plus TAR ('dark liquid') in STARE ('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: Lover immersed in nostalgia mourned (5)","output":"### Answer: AMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lover\nA hidden answer 'immersed in' 'nostalgi**A MOUR**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: One caught in deal worried by cold language (9)","output":"### Answer: ICELANDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\nA charade of I ('one') plus C ('caught') plus ELANDI, an anagram ('worried') of 'in deal', plus C ('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: Doctor interrupted by anarchic ring, rogue faction (6,5)","output":"### Answer: GINGER GROUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: faction\nAn envelope ('interrupted by') of INGERGROU, an anagram ('anarchic') of 'ring rogue' in GP (General Practitioner, '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: Bid without hesitation cancelled (3)","output":"### Answer: OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: cancelled\nOFF[er] ('bid') minus ER ('without 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: Beginning year, bishop reflected in musical style (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBRYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\nAn envelope ('in') of BRY, a reversal ('reflected') of YR ('year') plus B ('bishop') in EMO ('musical 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: Sad book with lines about end of fragile flower (8)","output":"### Answer: BLUEBELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('end of fragil**E**') in BLUE ('sad') plus B ('book') plus LL ('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: Scripture worthily translated (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HOLY WRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scripture\nAn anagram ('translated') of 'worthily'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 course of revolutionary anger with court (8)","output":"### Answer: REDIRECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change course\nA charade of RED ('revolutionary') plus IRE ('anger') plus CT ('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: Range and depth in humour over hour (5)","output":"### Answer: WIDTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Range\nAn envelope ('in') of D ('depth') in WIT ('humour') plus H ('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: Resounding conclusion of censor, constantly criticising (13)","output":"### Answer: REVERBERATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resounding\nA charade of R ('conclusion of censo**R**') plus EVER ('constantly') plus BERATING ('criticising')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in reel, had to be star attraction (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADLINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: star attraction\nAn anagram ('dancing') of 'in reel 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: Become less severe about period of fasting (6)","output":"### Answer: RELENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become less severe\nA charade of RE ('about') plus LENT ('period of 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: Call for attention suppressed by crook in past (6)","output":"### Answer: BEYOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: past\nAn envelope ('suppressed by') of YO ('call for attention') in BEND ('crook')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 who yielded, not being inflexible (4-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: DYED-IN-THE-WOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflexible\nAn anagram ('sort') of 'who yielded 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: Infamy in denial over strange rite in play (9)","output":"### Answer: NOTORIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infamy\nA charade of NO ('denial') plus TORIETY, an envelope (in') of RIET, an anagram ('strange') of 'rite' in TOY ('play'). As it is a down light, 'over' simply reinforces the order of the 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: Striking worker supported by a few (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Striking\nA charade of HAND ('worker') plus SOME ('a few')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 clue, firm kind (8)","output":"### Answer: MERCIFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind\nAn anagram ('variety') of 'clue 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: Boat operator in pub with expression of surprise (6)","output":"### Answer: BARGEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boat operator\nA charade of BAR ('pub') plus GEE ('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: Mix with number in endless activity (6)","output":"### Answer: HOBNOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mix\nAn envelope ('in') of NO ('number') in HOBB[y] ('activity') 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: Large test, not small (5)","output":"### Answer: AMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large\n[s]AMPLE ('test') minus the S ('not 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: Flinch from Arthur, in a fix (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: TURN A HAIR \n ### Explanation: Flinch from Arthur, in a fix (4,1,4)\nThis became a little easier when I read the first word as it was printed, not as 'filch'. It is an anagram ('fix') of 'Arthur in a', and the definition is more commonly seen in the negative NOT TURN A HAIR, meaning 'do not filch'. 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: With a hostess improperly chasing the above tennis player, the end is inevitable (5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ASHES TO ASHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end is inevitable\nA charade of ASHE ('the above tennis player', a reference to 'Arthur' from the above clue to 9A) plus STOASHES, an anagram ('improperly') of 'a hostess'. The definition is a reference to the Anglican burial 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: Rise of Hilaire Belloc (5)","output":"### Answer: REBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rise\nA hidden answer ('of') in 'Hilai**RE BEL**loc'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and nice-looking fish (5-4)","output":"### Answer: HUNKY-DORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\nA charade of HUNKY ('nice-looking') plus DORY ('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: Peter with an amusing kind of music (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ROCK AND ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of music\nA charade of ROCK ('Peter') plus 'an' plus DROLL ('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: Knowing no bounds, Medicis push back for the ultimate escape (7)","output":"### Answer: SUICIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the ultimate escape\n'[m]EDICI[s] [p]US[h]', with both words minus their outer letters ('knowing no bounds'), and reversed ('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: Knife that's commemorated here (5)","output":"### Answer: BOWIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knife\nThe American pioneer James Bowie gives the knife, and the stage name of David Bowie."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0or not? (3)","output":"### Answer: MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nA cryptic reference to John Donne's famous quotation \"No man is an island\", unless, of course, it is the Isle of Man between England 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: House guest in transit the other way round (5)","output":"### Answer: SEGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: transit\nA hidden answer 'in' 'hou**SE GUE**st'. Note that 'the other way round' places the definition in the middle 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: Lunatics lacking a form of medication (7)","output":"### Answer: LINCTUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: medication\nAn anagram ('form of') of 'lun[a]tics' minus the A ('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: Most fair, if minister adopts the riot act at last (9)","output":"### Answer: PRETTIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most fair\nAn envelope ('adopts') of ETT ('th**E** rio**T **ac**T**' at last') in PRIEST ('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: End of life wasted in calling for nurse (5)","output":"### Answer: CARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: nurse\nA subtraction: CARE[e]R ('calling') minus the E ('end of lif**E** 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: Note hesitation about hospital discharge (5)","output":"### Answer: RHEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge\nAn envelope ('about') of H ('hospital') in RE ('note' of the tonic sol-fa) plus UM ('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: Shell uncovered in Israel exploded to cause a disturbance (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RAISE HELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause a disturbance\nAn envelope ('in') of '[s]HEL[l]' minus its outer letters ('uncovered') in RAISEL, an anagram ('exploded') 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: Lead deserters head north (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead\nA reversal ('head north' in a down light) of RATS (the proverbial 'deserters')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 this when in the Sahara, bickering (6)","output":"### Answer: ARABIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use this\nA hidden answer 'in' 'the Sah**ARA BIC**kering', with an extended 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: Men partial to get drunk in this house (10)","output":"### Answer: PARLIAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: this house\nAn anagram ('to get drunk') of 'men 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: Father grabbed the girl and ran (6)","output":"### Answer: DASHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: ran\nAn envelope ('grabbed') of SHE ('the girl') in DAD ('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: Piano's working for new arrival (4,8)","output":"### Answer: BABY GRANDSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: new arrival\nA charade of BABY GRAND'S ('piano's') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 crane to install ring in annex (8)","output":"### Answer: WHOOPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of crane\nAn envelope ('to install \u2026 in') of HOOP ('ring') in WING ('annex')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in the Hautes-Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es (4)","output":"### Answer: ESPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spot\nA hidden answer 'in the' 'Haut**ES-PY**r\u00e9n\u00e9es'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 revolting and look revoltingly up and over top of bra (5)","output":"### Answer: REBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be revolting\nAn envelope ('over') of B ('top of **B**ra') in REEL, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of LEER ('look revoltingly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sporadically gets darker, rising within a short distance (2,8)","output":"### Answer: IN SNATCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sporadically\nAn envelope ('within') of SNAT, a reversal ('rising' in a down light') of TANS ('gets darker') in INCHES ('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: Pitchers titchers? (5)","output":"### Answer: EWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pitchers\n[s]EWERS ([s]'titchers'). An unusual 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: Thought to have secured victory right in the middle of the action (8)","output":"### Answer: WONDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thought\nA charade of WON ('have secured victory') plus DERED, an envelope ('in the middle') of R ('right') in DEED ('the 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: The Guardian finally kick the bucket: editor held in compiler's arms (8)","output":"### Answer: MUSKETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: arms\nAn envelope ('held in') of US ('The Guardian') plus KETR ('finally kic**K** th**E** bucke**T** edito**R**') in MY ('compiler'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: Tasty piece of nipple? (6)","output":"### Answer: TITBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasty piece\nA charade of TIT BIT ('piece of nipple'), although, since TITBIT is a noun, this clue hovers somewhere between a charade and a punning 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: Champions need a higher oestrogen dose (6)","output":"### Answer: HEROES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champions\nA hidden answer ('dose') in 'a hig**HER OES**trogen')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 knit or not knit\" sounds like some wisdom (4)","output":"### Answer: PURL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"To knit or not knit\"\n'Sounds like' PEARL ('some wisdom'). PURL is a knitting stitch in which the active needle enters the preceding stitch from the back, as opposed to a knit stitch, from the front, and patterns will contain such instructions as \"knit one, purl one\"; hence 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: Prison term for the enemy (4)","output":"### Answer: TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prison term\nDouble 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: Very small vehicle reversing by a cat, I see (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBATOMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very small\nA charade of SUB, a reversal ('reversing') of BUS ('vehicle') plus 'a' plus TOM ('cat') plus 'I' plus C ('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: One getting some orders around the summit of Sinai? (5)","output":"### Answer: MOSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: One getting some orders around the summit of Sinai\nAn envelope ('around') of S ('summit of\u00a0**S**inai' \u2013 is the first letter the summit? At least the intent is clear) in MOES, an anagram ('orders') of 'some', with an extended 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: They don't fit plywood, done outside or inside (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ODD ONE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: They don't fit\nA hidden answer ('inside') in 'plywo**OD DONE OUT**side'. Plural definition, very singular 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: Show contempt for loud hooligan (5)","output":"### Answer: FLOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show contempt for\nA charade of F (*forte*, 'loud') plus LOUT ('hooligan')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's in trouble, wanting Norway and Germany as financial backers (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial backers\nAn anagram ('in trouble') of 'E[n]glan[d]'s' minus N and D ('wanting Norway and 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: Close to dive 50, T Daley dances with joy (8)","output":"### Answer: ELATEDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with joy\nAn anagram ('dances') of E ('close to div**E**') plus L (Roman numeral, '50') plus 'T Daley'. Tom Daley is a British diver and Olympic medallist."}
{"instruction":"You 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 show you're married to Chuck? (7)","output":"### Answer: ABANDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chuck\nA BAND ON ('might this show you're 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: Incriminate every individual backing Independence politician (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPEACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incriminate\nA charade of I ('independence') plus MP ('politician') plus EACH ('every individual'), with 'backing' indicating the order of the 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: Drink\u00a0with little chance of being found in Hell? (8)","output":"### Answer: SNOWBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nDouble definition. The drink is a mixture of advocaat and lemonade, with perhaps a squeeze of lime,and the second \"definition\" is allusive."}
{"instruction":"You 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 umlaut design (6)","output":"### Answer: MUTUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Common\nAn anagram ('design') of 'umlaut'. Following on from yesterday, MUTUAL as in \"Our mutual 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: A great prime minister? (5)","output":"### Answer: MAJOR \n ### Explanation: A great prime minister? (5)\nCryptic definition. I'm not sure that 'great' is a good description of MAJOR (with or without 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: Exercise too much? It's evident \u2014 need shower (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exercise too much\nA charade of OVERT ('evident') plus RAIN ('shower')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of the '60s, Carpenter gives up crown (5)","output":"### Answer: HIPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lover of the '60s\nA subtraction: [c]HIPPY ('carpenter') minus its first letter ('gives up crown'). Both often spelled [c]HIPPIE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 good and fashionable when worn by adult, 1984-style\u00ad (9)","output":"### Answer: ORWELLIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1984-style\nAn envelope ('when worn by') of A ('adult') in OR ('gold') plus WELL ('good') plus IN ('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: European working under North American general (8)","output":"### Answer: NAPOLEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: general\nA charade of N A ('North American') plus POLE ('European') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 conceal privates and fighters (6)","output":"### Answer: BOXERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They conceal privates\nDouble 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: Understood 1d? (7)","output":"### Answer: FIGURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understood\nNothing to do with SUGDEN: a charade of FIGURE ('1', indication by example, with the question mark as justification) plus '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: Was she busy modelling Sue in Are You Being Served? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: MOLLIE SUGDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Are You Being Served?\nAn anagram ('busy') of 'modelling 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: Local resident in antique country (8)","output":"### Answer: REPUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nAn envelope ('resident in') of PUB ('local') in RELIC ('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: Building weapon unleashes anger (4)","output":"### Answer: FARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building\nA subtraction: F[ire]ARM ('weapon') minus IRE ('unleashes anger'). 'Building' is not the first thing that comes to my mind for FARM, but the latter can mean a farmhouse."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in Germany, yes? I'm climbing with new boy (8)","output":"### Answer: BENJAMIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boy\nA charade of BEN ('mountain') plus JA ('in Germany, yes') plus MI ('I'm climbing' in a down light) plus 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: Could be expensive round \u2014 drink up \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Could be expensive\nA charade of O ('round') plus PAL, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of LAP ('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: \u2026 only ten pound, I count (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTIRELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: only\nA charade of ENT, an anagram ('pound'; questionable syntax) of 'ten' plus 'I' plus RELY ('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: Wild plants caught by Romeo and Juliet? (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild plants\nA charade of C ('caught') plus LOVERS ('Romeo and Juliet')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 works and cries at mistake (6)","output":"### Answer: WHOOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cries at mistake\nA charade of WHO ('Doctor'; as has been pointed out in this blog before, the character is simply the Doctor, in the series Doctor Who) plus OPS ('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: Spoon bender hugged by little girl, then another (6)","output":"### Answer: MURIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\nAn envelope ('hugged by') of URI (, 'spoon bender') in MEL ('little girl'). The definition is 'another' \u2013 i.e. another 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: A game, a lake, a creature (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a creature\nA charade of 'a' plus NIM (''. Am I the only one to whom *L'ann\u00e9e derni\u00e8re \u00e0 Marienbad* springs to mind?) plus 'a' plus L ('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: Mark of rank taken by King Harry (6)","output":"### Answer: BADGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harry\nA charade of BADGE ('mark of rank') plus R (*res*, '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: Book a woman into bed? On the contrary (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ADAM BEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\nAn envelope ('into') of 'bed' in A DAME ('a woman'), for the novel by George 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: Circling Shed 26, old man taps cheek (8)","output":"### Answer: CHUTZPAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheek\nAn envelope ('circling') of HUT Z ('shed 26') plus PA ('old man') in C and H (cold and hot, '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: Arrest criminal John-Paul! (6)","output":"### Answer: SARTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: John-Paul!\nAn anagram ('criminal') of '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: Native American at the Alamo, say, quietly getting overinvolved? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: MISSION CREEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting overinvolved?\nA charade of MISSION CREE ('native American at the Alamo, say') plus P ('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: Indicate private is about to be canned? (4)","output":"### Answer: SIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indicate\nI do not see the wordplay. Is the 'private' GI? If so, it is not a good match, and I cannot justify the SN. Is 'is' to be reversed? Again, I cannot make this stick. An afterthought: I still do not like GI for 'private', but Sn is the chemical symbol for tin, so that 'canned' could indicate put in tin. Tortuous, but at least it is an explanation of sorts. I would be very happy if anyone can come up with something 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: Told to go into a communal meeting? One didn't (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSENTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One didn't\nAn envelope ('into') of SENT ('told to go') in A BEE ('a communal 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: One spotted boy by turning one way (8)","output":"### Answer: LADYBIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: One spotted\nA charade of LAD ('boy') plus YB, a reversal ('turning') of 'by' plus I ('one') plus RD ('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: Plant\u00a0elder, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: SAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nDouble 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: Little fellow in conflict with car \u2014 this will provide comprehensive support (7,5)","output":"### Answer: WELFARE STATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this will provide comprehensive support\nAn envelope ('in') of ELF ('little fellow') in WAR ('conflict') plus ESTATE ('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: Member of large family in the way gets a funny look (6)","output":"### Answer: SQUINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a funny look\nAn envelope ('in') of QUIN ('member of large family') in ST ('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: In a fit, people easily influenced (8)","output":"### Answer: AMENABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: easily influenced\nAn envelope ('in') of MEN ('people') in 'a' plus ABLE ('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: Endlessly continue holding tool in dish (8)","output":"### Answer: KEDGEREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\nAn envelope ('holding') of EDGER ('tool') in KEE[p] ('continue'; not a perfect match?) 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: So doctor held these up for approval (6)","output":"### Answer: THUMBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these up for approval\nAn envelope ('held') of MB ('doctor') in THUS ('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: Something hurting at end of facial hair (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something hurting\nThe end of [moust]ACHE ('facial 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: Pounds on the door? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GATE MONEY \n ### Explanation: Pounds on the door? (4,5)\nCryptic 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: Some more pastrami makes a meal (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a meal\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'mo**RE PAST**rami'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wills and Harry? Troublesome pair, as Anne heard (2,4,3,1,5)","output":"### Answer: AN HEIR AND A SPARE \n ### Explanation: Wills and Harry? Troublesome pair, as Anne heard (2,4,3,1,5)\nAn anagram ('troublesome') of 'pair as Anne heard'. The answering phrase refers to the recommendation that a monarch should have two offspring, the second to succeed if anything happens to the first. Although Charles is not yet king, he has fulfilled his quota with the Princes William and Henry (often known as Wills and Harry respectively). Also, in passing, Princess Anne was at one time the SPARE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 deserving the firing squad? (8)","output":"### Answer: ARSONIST \n ### Explanation: Criminal deserving the firing squad? (8)\nCryptic allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lesson in parts, messenger lacking English (5)","output":"### Answer: BARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having lesson in parts,\nA subtraction: B[e]ARER ('messenger') minus the E ('lacking English'). 'lesson' in parts is LESS 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: Force randy Greek to swerve (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DARK ENERGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\nAn anagram ('to swerve') of 'randy Greek'. Cosmology, 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: Animosity about responsibilities is concerning rogues (10)","output":"### Answer: PICARESQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: concerning rogues\nAn envelope ('about') of CARES ('responsibilities') in PIQUE ('animosity')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 film making a fortune about initiation into sex (9)","output":"### Answer: NOSFERATU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horror film\nAn envelope ('about') of S ('initiation into\u00a0**S**ex'; maybe a little dodgy) in NOFERATU, an anagram ('making') of 'a fortune'. The film, dating from 1922, is by F W Murnau, although there are other versions with full titles *Nosferatu the Vampyre *by Werner Herzog, and *Nosferatu: The First Vampire *which is 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: Main road more important, it's said, for one leaving the country (8)","output":"### Answer: MIGRATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: one leaving the country\nA charade of MI (M1, 'main road') plus GRATOR, a homophone ('it's said') of GREATER ('more 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: Hidden in dead part of Australia (6)","output":"### Answer: LATENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hidden\nA charade of LATE ('dead') plus NT (Northern Territory, 'part of 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: Love affair with office work? Not I (5)","output":"### Answer: FLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love affair\nA subtraction: F[i]LING ('office work') minus the I ('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: Cry, then one needed to lighten up (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cry\nA reversal ('up') of BULB ('one needed to lighten')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lacking right sensitivity (4)","output":"### Answer: TACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sensitivity\nT[r]ACT ('pamphlet') minus the R ('lacking 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: Pro, present before noon, excused (8)","output":"### Answer: FORGIVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: excused\nA charade of FOR ('pro') plus GIVE ('present') plus N ('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: Enduring ring receiving private backing (9)","output":"### Answer: PERENNIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enduring\nAn envelope ('receiving') of RENNI, a reversal ('backing') of INNER ('private') in PEAL ('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: Drama about time beginning for convict in nick (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: nick\nAn envelope ('about') of T ('time') plus C ('beginning for **C**onvict') in NOH (Japanese '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: Film in city following line of people (9,6)","output":"### Answer: CROCODILE DUNDEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nA charade of CROCODILE ('line of people' two by two) plus DUNDEE ('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: French wine consumed by composer feeling sorrow (8)","output":"### Answer: GRIEVING \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling sorrow\nAn envelope ('consumed by') of VIN ('French wine') in GRIEG (Edvard, Norwegian '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: Allow appeal after wave (6)","output":"### Answer: PERMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allow\nA charade of PERM ('wave') plus IT ('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: Environmentalists in meagre ensemble (6)","output":"### Answer: GREENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Environmentalists\nA hidden answer in 'mea**GRE ENS**emble'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 during ritual shaken by new test (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TRIAL RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: test\nAn envelope ('during') of R (electrical symbol, 'resistance') in TRIALU, an anagram ('shaken') of 'ritual' plus 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: Wife pounds clothing in huge pails, badly short of energy and detergent (7-2,6)","output":"### Answer: WASHING-UP LIQUID \n ### Explanation: Definition: detergent\nAn envelope ('clothing') of ASHINGUPLI, an anagram ('badly') of 'in hug[e] pails' minus the E ('short of energy') in W ('wife') plus QUID ('pounds'; note the plural e.g. \"Lend me five quid\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Projection? Hard to cut rent (5)","output":"### Answer: THORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Projection\nAn envelope ('to cut') of H ('hard') in TORN ('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: Clear about proportion in campaign (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: campaign\nAn envelope ('about') of RATIO ('proportion') in OPEN ('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: Thankful to take cover, lying back in grass (8)","output":"### Answer: RELIEVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thankful\nAn envelope ('in') of LIEV, a reversal ('lying back') of VEIL ('cover') in REED ('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: Feather mostly purple (4)","output":"### Answer: PLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: purple\nPLUM[e] ('feather') 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: One caught after leading question (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: question\nA charade of TOP ('leading') plus I ('one', Roman numeral or impersonal personal pronoun) plus C (cricket summaries, '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: Lifting mask, in essence, is damaging (9)","output":"### Answer: CORROSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: damaging\nAn envelope ('in') of ROSIV, a reversal ('lifting', in a down light) of VISOR ('mask') in CORE ('essence')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Idea from sleuth, breaking bulb (7)","output":"### Answer: OPINION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Idea\nAn envelope ('breaking') of P.I. (Private Investigator, 'sleuth') in ONION ('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: Favourable record written up before retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: GOLDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Favourable\nA charade of GOL, a reversal ('written up' in a down light) of LOG ('record'; or you could attach 'written' here) plus DEN ('retreat'), with 'before' indicating the order of the 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: Summarise, in change of tune, vital funding for new business (7,7)","output":"### Answer: VENTURE CAPITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: funding for new business\nAn envelope ('in') of RECAP ('summarise') in VENTUITAL, an anagram ('change') of 'tune vital'. VITAL remains in order in the answer, but the clue does not specify 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: Famous piece of music with depth (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Famous\nA charade of NOTE ('piece of music' \u2013 a smaller bit that the phrase conjures up) plus D ('depth')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 place occupied by nuns in alliance with Capone? (14)","output":"### Answer: UNCONVENTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strange\nAn envelope ('in') of CONVENT ('place occupied by nuns') in UNION ('alliance') plus AL ('Capone')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Endanger number, supporting spoliation of earth (8)","output":"### Answer: THREATEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Endanger\nA charade of THREA, an anagram ('spoliation') of 'earth' plus TEN ('number'). 'Supporting', in the down light, indicates the order of the 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: Measure of power mostly absent in performance, dry (8)","output":"### Answer: GIGAWATT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measure of power\nA charade of GIG ('performance') plus AWA[y] ('absent') minus its last letter ('mostly') plus TT (teetotal, '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: Spymaster with cruel air, terribly volatile (9)","output":"### Answer: MERCURIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: volatile\nA charade of M (James Bond's 'spymaster') plus ERCURIAL, an anagram ('terribly') of 'cruel 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: Satisfied agent with tons in shelter (7)","output":"### Answer: REPLETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Satisfied \nA charade of REP ('agent') plus LETE, an envelope ('in') of T ('tons') in LEE ('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: Disregard good number seized by rage (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disregard\nAn envelope (seized by') of G ('good') plus NO ('number') in IRE ('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: Search, getting bad-tempered, catching cold (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Search\nAn envelope ('catching') of C ('cold') in SOUR ('bad-tempered'). 'Getting' serves just to link definition to 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: Material dug up (5)","output":"### Answer: DENIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of MINED ('dug'). Rather familiar."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drink to steamship vessels (8)","output":"### Answer: TOSSPOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They drink\nA charade of 'to' plus SS ('steamship') plus POTS ('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: Animal on a road is easily frightened (6)","output":"### Answer: COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: easily frightened\nA charade of COW ('animal') plus 'a' plus RD ('road'). The answer must be 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: A death sentence impending or just some bird? (8)","output":"### Answer: BLACKCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: A death sentence impending\nDouble definition, the first referring to the square of black cloth on the head of a judge pronouncing a death sentence, back when an English judge was required to do 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: I appear surrounded by rambling roses and trees (6)","output":"### Answer: OSIERS \n ### Explanation: I appear surrounded by rambling roses and trees (6)\nAn envelope ('surrounded by') of 'I' in OSERS, an anagram ('rambling') of 'roses'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Levels\u00a0the odds (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Levels\nDouble 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: A tree northerners long for (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SCOTS PINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A tree\nA charade of SCOTS ('northerners') plus PINE ('long for', except that 'for' is necessary only 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: Whichever way you look at them, they add up to the same thing (5,7)","output":"### Answer: MAGIC SQUARES \n ### Explanation: Whichever way you look at them, they add up to the same thing (5,7)\nCryptic definition; if you are not familiar with them, they are described 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: Novel, alas, unfolded unexpectedly (3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: ALL OF A SUDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: unexpectedly \nAn anagram ('novel') of 'alas unfolded'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 an overdue reform (9)","output":"### Answer: ENDEAVOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try\nAn anagram ('reform') of 'an overdue'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nursery for high-flyers? (5)","output":"### Answer: EYRIE \n ### Explanation: Nursery for high-flyers? (5)\nCryptic 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: Girl takes in information for programme (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: programme\nAn envelope ('takes in') of GEN ('information') in ADA ('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: A striking defeat that's embarrassing (8)","output":"### Answer: ABASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: embarrassing\nA BASHING ('a striking defeat') with a play on '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: Musical\u00a0destiny (6)","output":"### Answer: KISMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical\nDouble 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: Fit as a fiddle? If you say so! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: VERY WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fit as a fiddle\nDouble 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: It may be prescribed or inscribed (6)","output":"### Answer: TABLET \n ### Explanation: It may be prescribed or inscribed (6)\nDouble allusion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Climbs on the weighing machine (6)","output":"### Answer: SCALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climbs\nDouble 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: A plain standard (9)","output":"### Answer: PIKESTAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: standard\nA punning reference to the saw \"plain as a pikestaff\"; but 'standard' is a loose definition \u2013 standards and pikestaffs are both poles, but the former has a flag on the end, the latter a 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: Conveyance\u00a0in one's car (12)","output":"### Answer: TRANSMISSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conveyance\nDouble 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: Well-equipped place to ring a relative (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Well-equipped place\nA charade of O ('ring') plus 'a' plus SIS ('relative'). The defintion is cryptic, with 'well' in the sense of water 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: Earliest form of workshops (8)","output":"### Answer: ATELIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: workshops\nAn anagram ('form') of 'earliest'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 thing a crowd will do (8)","output":"### Answer: DISPERSE \n ### Explanation: The last thing a crowd will do (8)\nCryptic 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: Regard as skilful and substantial (12)","output":"### Answer: CONSIDERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: substantial\nA charade of CONSIDER ('regard as') plus ABLE ('skilful')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Lesley's going out with, to no avail (9)","output":"### Answer: USELESSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: to no avail\nA charade of US ('American') plus ELESSLY, an anagram ('going out') of 'Lesley'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: Confront Wolves, say, in the mud (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FACE PACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: the mud\nA charade of FACE ('confront') plus PACK ('wolves, say') The 'say' is also needed for the definition, as a FACE PACK may be of mud, but not necessarily 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: Finish up having a drink outside for pleasure (8)","output":"### Answer: GLADNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pleasure\nAn envelope ('having \u2026 outside') of DNE, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of END ('finish') in GLASS ('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: One goes in an old vessel for a voyage (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: voyage\nAn envelope ('goes in') of I ('one') in CRUSE ('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: Part of India once producing oddly designed bangle (6)","output":"### Answer: BENGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of India once\nAn anagram ('oddly designed') of 'bangle'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a clergyman with the French (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confuse\nA charade of 'a' plus DD (Doctor of Divinity or *Divinitatis Doctor*, 'clergyman') plus LE ('the 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: Cheat's making cut, under par (3-3)","output":"### Answer: RIP-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheat\nA charade of RIP ('cut') plus OFF ('under par' in health). The hyphen in the answer suggests a noun, with 'cheat' as a deception."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgetting those in loo, hustled workaholics into vehicle (8)","output":"### Answer: RICKSHAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\nAn anagram ('hustled') of 'w[o]rkah[ol]ics' minus 'loo' ('those in' presumably meaning \"the letters 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: Just union's deputy, perhaps, is very busy (8,4,4)","output":"### Answer: STANDING ROOM ONLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: very busy\nA charade of STAND-IN GROOM ('union's deputy') plus ONLY ('just')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 see you later (3-3)","output":"### Answer: BYE-BYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: see you later\nA charade of BYE ('extra') plus BYE (another one, hence 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: It's never been found by certain odd ones out (4)","output":"### Answer: YETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's never been found\nEven numbered letters ('odd ones out') of 'b**Y** c**E**r**T**a**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: Diving, say, until I am so shattered (10)","output":"### Answer: SIMULATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diving\nAn anagram ('shattered') of 'until I am so'. 'Diving' as in a footballer's bag 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: Stop breaking trophy's record (4,2)","output":"### Answer: CLOG UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\nAn envelope ('breaking') of LOG ('record') in CUP ('trophy'). The apostrophe s in 'trophy's' must be interpreted as \"is\"', to go with '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: Able to do maths, working out true mean (8)","output":"### Answer: NUMERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Able to do maths\nAn anagram ('working out') of 'true 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: Strip of those playing for Rhode Island (6)","output":"### Answer: RIBAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strip\nR.I. BAND ('those playing for Rhode Island'), for the alternative spelling of ribbon."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one friend to fair (10)","output":"### Answer: LEGITIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fair\nA charade of LEG IT ('run away') plus I ('one') plus 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: Pinch\u00a0boobs (4)","output":"### Answer: BUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pinch\nDouble definition, although I am not entirely happy with the first, which I suppose is in the meaning of 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: Pipe down building's in position (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SHUT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pipe down\nAn envelope ('in') of HUT ('building') in SIT ('position' 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: Andy Murray's choice sinks in (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DROP SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Andy Murray's choice\nA charade of DROPS ('sinks') plus HOT('in'), with an extended 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: Torn up, it's rubbish (8)","output":"### Answer: PRINTOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Torn up, it's rubbish\nAn anagram ('rubbish') of 'torn up it'; an &lit with a rather weak allusive 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: Inter Milan's first on bet slips (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inter\nAn anagram ('slips') of 'on bet' plus M ('**M**ilan's 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: Naked, I then hassled singer \u2014 what a diva! (2,3,10)","output":"### Answer: IN THE ALTOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naked\nA charade of IN THE, an anagram ('hassled') of 'I then' plus ALTO ('singer') plus GET HER ('what a diva!')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 piece to suggest porker cries (7)","output":"### Answer: OINKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: porker cries\nA charade of O ('nothing') plus 'in' plus KING (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: Reacts violently to blows, boxers revealed? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FLIES OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reacts violently to blows\nDouble definition: the 'blows' being winds and their effect on a door or window, 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 group's brief that sets out course (7)","output":"### Answer: REGIMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: that sets out course\nA subtraction: REGIMEN[t] ('large group') minus its last letter ('brief')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leads to chaos after boozy antics listed (5)","output":"### Answer: CABAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\nFirst letters ('leads') of '**C**haos\u00a0**A**fter\u00a0**B**oozy\u00a0**A**ntics\u00a0**L**isted'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lieutenant's rank being put up (7)","output":"### Answer: SHELTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: put up\nAn envelope ('covering') of LT ('lieutenant') in SHEER ('rank' as in \"rank disobedience\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 whatever's offered \u2014 it could make you party on! (3,4,2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: ANY PORT IN A STORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take whatever's offered\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: 'party on' is an anagram (IN A STORM) of 'any 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: Dashing chap uses it in messages (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MORSE CODE \n ### Explanation: Dashing chap uses it in messages (5,4)\nI can only see a cryptic definition; if so, come back Rufus, all is forgiven."}
{"instruction":"You 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 chamois tends to gather (7)","output":"### Answer: MOISTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wet\nA hidden answer ('to gather') in 'cha**MOIS TEN**ds'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 burst ages ago (4,3)","output":"### Answer: YEAR DOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ages ago\nAn anagram ('burst') of 'ready 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: Temporarily take issue by agreement (7)","output":"### Answer: BABYSIT \n ### Explanation: Temporarily take issue by agreement (7)\nCryptic 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: Opening fortnightly shows up (5)","output":"### Answer: INTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\nA hidden answer ('shows') reversed ('up' in a down light) in 'f**ORTNI**ght', for the opening passage 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: Patiently starting to hug hamster \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: PENFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: hamster\nA charade of P ('**P**atiently starting') plus ENFOLD ('hug'). PENFOLD is a hamster in the animated TV series\u00a0*Danger 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: \u2026 that's confused, short of time and a little nervous, in general (7)","output":"### Answer: SHERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: general\nA charade of SHERMA, an anagram ('confused') of 'hams[t]er' (from the previous clue; the ellipses do serve a purpose here) minus the T ('short of time') plus N ('a little **N**ervous')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in front of pillar box, wingless and slow too (4)","output":"### Answer: POLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Car\nA charade of P ('front of\u00a0**P**illar') plus '[b]o[x]]' minus its outer letters ('wingless') plus '[s]lo[w]' ('too'; also wingless), for the VW 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: Part of ship where you might find tennis shoes and chair (9)","output":"### Answer: AFTERDECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of ship\nDeck tennis, deck shoes, and deck 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: Somewhat dotty detective? (5)","output":"### Answer: MORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: detective\nThis time 'somewhat dotty' suggests that dashes might be included, for the punning reference to 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: A spy chief enters agent's new forms of ID (8)","output":"### Answer: NAMETAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: forms of ID\nAn anagram ('new') of 'a' plus M (James Bond's 'spy chief') plus 'agents'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regime to regret around Leatherhead (4)","output":"### Answer: RULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regime\nAn envelope ('around') of L ('**L**eatherhead') in RUE ('regret')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's companion still tans unevenly (5)","output":"### Answer: SILAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paul's companion\nOdd letters ('unevenly') of '**S**t**I**l**L\u00a0**t**A**n**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: Scumbag in wingless car? (4)","output":"### Answer: HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scumbag\n[w]HEEL[s] ('car') minus its outer letters ('wingless' 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: Closing time having passed, left drink unopened (8)","output":"### Answer: DEADLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closing time\nA charade of DEAD ('passed') plus L ('left') plus [w]INE ('drink') minus its first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 working for bigwig (5)","output":"### Answer: BARON \n ### Explanation: Definition: bigwig\nA charade of BAR ('lawyers') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 once drunk, daughter drinking wine (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTENTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happy\nAn envelope ('drinking') of TENT ('wine'; this came up in last Friday's Crucible) in CONE, an anagram ('drunk') of 'once' plus D ('daughter', which comes up fairly frequently)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Colonel K's hairpiece? (4)","output":"### Answer: LOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairpiece\nA charade of LOC, a reversal ('return') of COL ('colonel') plus 'K'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spy sites regularly (7)","output":"### Answer: MOLESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bugs\nA charade of MOLE ('spy') plus STS ('**S**i**T**e**S** regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of a SIM card's second for female mobster? (7)","output":"### Answer: MAFIOSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: female mobster\nAn anagram ('ordering') of 'of a SIM' plus A ('c**A**rd's 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: Fiddler occupying one roof (4)","output":"### Answer: NERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fiddler\nA hidden answer ('occupying') in 'o**NE RO**of'. According to the legend, Nero played th fiddle during the Great Fire of Rome in 64AD, which would have been very clever of him, since the fiddle was not invented until the best part of a milennium later (lyre, maybe, but it is by no means certain that Nero was even in Rome at the 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: Sure about supporting football club during no-score draw? Yes, sure (2,6)","output":"### Answer: OF COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yes, sure\nA charade of OFCO, an envelope ('during') of F.C. ('football club') in 0-0 ('no-score draw') plus URSE, an anagram ('about') of 'sure' (the first one); 'supporting' indicates the order of the particles in the down 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: Entertain with piano on hire (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertain\nA charade of P ('piano') plus LEASE ( '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: Cor blimey! No Brit hums out 7's response to 19 (2,6)","output":"### Answer: OH CRUMBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 7's response to 19\nAn anagram ('out') of 'cor b[limey] hums' less LIMEY ('no Brit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 modern establishment (6)","output":"### Answer: ERNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name\nA hidden answer ('of') in 'mod**ERN EST**ablishment'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old car's MOT perhaps, as exterior in most messy state (9)","output":"### Answer: TANGLIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: in most messy state\nAn envelope ('as exterior') of ANGLI[a] ('old car') minus its last letter ('cut short') in TEST ('MOT perhaps'). A rather ugly formation, if anyone has ever used 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: Uncle Sam's bill from Evian? (9)","output":"### Answer: GREENBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncle Sam's bill\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: GREEN (naive) BACK is 'Evian'. All US paper money ('bills'), in addition to being of the same size, have a back printed in 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: Toilet's out of order, blocked by model's 17 across (8)","output":"### Answer: STILETTO \n ### Explanation: Toilet's out of order, blocked by model's 17 across (8)\nAn envelope ('blocked by') of T (Ford 'model'; which T is your choice) in ~~SILEOTT~~ SILETTO or whatever, an anagram ('out of order') of '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: Like arms of female, 100, going round supermarket (8)","output":"### Answer: HERALDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like arms\nAn envelope ('going round') of ALDI ('supermarket') in HER ('female') plus C (Roman numeral, '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: Secret agent plants bug during a rounders game, then runs away (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DANGER MOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secret agent\nAn envelope ('plants \u2026 during') of GERM (bug') in DANOUSE, an anagram ('game') of 'a [r]ounde[r]s' minus RR ('runs 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: Smile about broken deadline in madhouse (6)","output":"### Answer: BEDLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: madhouse\nAn envelope ('about') of DL ('broken deadline' is dead line \u2013 D ('dead') plus L ('line')) in BEAM ('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: One part of a murder case's opening line (4)","output":"### Answer: CROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: One part of a murder\nA charade of C ('**C**ase's opening') plus ROW ('line'). A 'murder' is the collective noun for a group 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: Maybe 14 6 starts to crow after successful hijacking (4)","output":"### Answer: CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe 14 6\nFirst letters of ('starts to') '**C**row\u00a0**A**fter\u00a0**S**uccessful\u00a0**H**ijacking')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sanitised account full of subtle spite (7)","output":"### Answer: ASEPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanitised\nn envelope ('full of') of SEPTI, an anagram ('subtle') of 'spite' in AC ('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: Scatter most of the crumbs (7)","output":"### Answer: STREWTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: crumbs\nA charade of STREW ('scatter') plus TH ('most of **TH**e'), for the mild expletive."}
{"instruction":"You 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 eaten by dog? (5)","output":"### Answer: INCUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contract\nIN CUR."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ms Rudd at last agreeing blubber constitutes whale product (9)","output":"### Answer: AMBERGRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: whale product\nA charade of AMBER ('Ms Rudd', UK Home Secretary) plus GR ('at last agreein**G** blubbe**R**') plus IS ('constitutes')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antics of Cupid stare one in the face (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CUSTARD PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in the face\nAn anagram ('antics of') 'Cupid stare'. Simply delightful."}
{"instruction":"You 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 excluded from data legislation (3)","output":"### Answer: ACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legislation\n[f]ACT[s] ('data') minus its outer letters ('banks excluded 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 who makes dim, daft subtractions (12)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURANTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who makes dim\nAn anagram ('daft') of 'subtractions'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unexpectedly morose guards quietly revolt (12)","output":"### Answer: SURPRISINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unexpectedly\nAn envelope ('guards') of P ('quietly') plus RISING ('revolt') in SURLY ('morose')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 be sick over the telephone (3)","output":"### Answer: ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nSounds like ('over the telephone') AIL ('be 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: Burundi's barmen trying to comprehend legal ban (10)","output":"### Answer: DISBARMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal ban\nA hidden answer ('to comprehend') in 'Burun**DI**'**S BARMEN T**rying'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gad about, dashing round eastern half of Kyiv (9)","output":"### Answer: GALLIVANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gad about\nAn envelope ('round') of IV ('eastern part of Ky**IV**' using the official Roman form for the city generally called Kiev) in GALLANT ('dashing')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bees leaving Bob with grim smell (5)","output":"### Answer: ODOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: smell\nA charade of '[b]O[b]' minus BB ('bees leaving') plus DOUR ('grim')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mawkishness of Malcolm periodically restrained by elder? (7)","output":"### Answer: TREACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mawkishness\nAn envelope ('restrained by') of ACL ('m**A**l**C**o**L**m periodically') in TREE ('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: Posy makes horse noise, according to Spooner (7)","output":"### Answer: NOSEGAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Posy\nA Spoonerism of GOES NEIGH ('makes horse 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: Each primate touring individual church (6)","output":"### Answer: APIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Each\nA charade of APIE, an envelope ('touring') of I ('individual') in APE ('primate'); plus CE ('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: Overlook tip of extremely cross-sounding waiters (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overlook\nA charade of E ('tip of **E**xtremely') plus X ('cross') plus CUSE \u2013 '-sounding' like QUEUES ('waiters')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trio carrying plug and soap? (10)","output":"### Answer: THREADBARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shabby\nAn envelope ('carrying') of AD ('plug') plus BAR ('soap?') in THREE ('trio')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 found beneath tea leaves (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves\nA charade of CHAR ('tea') plus D ('finally foun**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: Small particle of chromium oxide in rising cloud (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBMICRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small particle\nAn envelope ('in') of CRO ('chromium oxide'; CrO is one of them) in SUBMIN, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of NIMBUS ('cloud'). A particle too small to be seen under an ordinary microscope."}
{"instruction":"You 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 case of Rioja leads to riotous evening (4)","output":"### Answer: RARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent\nA charade of RA ('case of **R**ioj**A**') plus RE ('leads to **R**iotous\u00a0**E**vening')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 conflict over fashionable drug (8)","output":"### Answer: WARFARIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: drug\nA charade of WARFAR[e] ('conflict') minus its last letter ('endless') plus IN ('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: Shocked at these, I pause (8)","output":"### Answer: HESITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pause\nAn anagram ('shocked') of 'at these 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: Our lingo is rustic, like Gray's mute Milton (10)","output":"### Answer: INGLORIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Gray's mute Milton\nAn anagram ('rustic') of 'our lingo is', for a reference to Grey's *Elegy written in a Country Churchyard*, and the line: Some mute inglorious Milton may here 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: Reprimand head of compliance over Italian wine scandal (9)","output":"### Answer: CASTIGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reprimand\nA charade of C ('head of **C**ompliance') plus ASTI-GATE ('Italian wine scandal')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 food in Melbourne's cargo terminal (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCARGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slow food\nA hidden answer in 'Melbourn**E**'**S CARGO T**erminal')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Tory Unionist, twice and thrice over (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TRUE BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loyal Tory\nTREBLE ('thrice') 'over' U ('Unionist') 'twice'. On the subject of numbers, one definition 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: Are members of English Left enthralled by sound of Big Ben? (6)","output":"### Answer: BELONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Are members\nAn envelope ('enthralled by') of E ('English') plus L ('left') in BONG ('sound of Big 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: Floor of yard behind shop (6)","output":"### Answer: STOREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Floor\nA charade of STORE ('shop') plus Y ('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: Don't get out truncheon! (5)","output":"### Answer: BATON \n ### Explanation: Definition: truncheon\nBAT ON ('don't get out', 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: Vicious about AC\/DC's last album? (4)","output":"### Answer: DISC \n ### Explanation: Definition: album?\nA charade of DIS, a reversal ('about') of SID ('Vicious', of the Sex Pistols) plus C ('ac\/d**C**'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: Poor work disrupting railway (4)","output":"### Answer: ROPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\nAn envelope ('disrupting') of OP ('work') in RY ('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: Insult hero's unusually soft style of singing (10)","output":"### Answer: BARBERSHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: style of singing\nA charade of BARB ('insult') plus ERSHO, an anagram ('unusually') of 'hero's' plus P (*piano*, musically '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: Director getting Oscar, after cheers, blustering endlessly (9)","output":"### Answer: TARANTINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\nA charade of TA ('cheers' in the sense of \"thank you\") plus RANTIN[g] ('blustering') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus O ('oscar', radio code), for the 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: Labour account about conspiratorial group (5)","output":"### Answer: CABAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: conspiratorial group\nA reversal ('about') of LAB ('labour' party) plus AC ('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: Stick with demon drink (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\nA charade of IMP ('demon') plus ALE ('drink'); 'stick' as a verb, in the sense of pierce."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pragmatic people referring to ace catalogues (8)","output":"### Answer: REALISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pragmatic people\nA charade of RE ('referring to') plus A ('ace') plus LISTS ('catalogues')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deeds unfamiliar to saint in order to prepare for battle (6,8)","output":"### Answer: ACTION STATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: order to prepare for battle\nA charade of ACTIONS ('deeds') plus TATIONS, an anagram ('unfamiliar') of 'to saint'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Territory shown by map sadly secured by fraud and crushed (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STAMPING GROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Territory\nAn envelope ('secured by') of AMP, an anagram ('sadly') of 'map' in STING ('fraud') plus GROUND ('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: Neighbourhood very hostile about fashionable appeal (8)","output":"### Answer: VICINITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neighbourhood\nAn envelope ('about') of IN ('fashionable') plus IT ('appeal'; where but with crossword and film buffs is Clara Bow remembered as \"The It Girl\"?) in V ('very') plus ICY ('hostile')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 extremes of exertion before end (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call for\nA charade of EN ('extremes of\u00a0**E**xertio**N**') plus TAIL ('end'); ENTAIL in the sense of \"to bring on or result as an inevitable consequence\" (Chambers)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 broken by hard task (5)","output":"### Answer: CHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: task\nAn envelope ('broken by') of H ('hard') in CORE ('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: Sigh woefully about bribe, confounded nonsense (9)","output":"### Answer: GIBBERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: nonsense\nAn envelope ('about') of IBBER, an anagram ('confounded') of 'bribe' in GISH, not Lillian or Dorothy, but an anagram ('woefully') of 'sigh'. You may exchange the two I's, I won't 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: Dance with skill, I note, having three elements (10)","output":"### Answer: TRIPARTITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: having three elements\nA charade of TRIP (the light fantastic, 'dance') plus ART ('skill') plus 'I' plus TE (sol-fa '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: Contents of rhyme and new song (4)","output":"### Answer: HYMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\nA charade of HYM ('contents of r**HYM**e') plus N ('new').**\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: Wine picked up in can is terrible (7)","output":"### Answer: RETSINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('picked up' in a down light) in 'c**AN IS TER**rible', for the Greek resin-infused wine, not to everyone's 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: Wandering from pier, awfully sad, missing hotel (11)","output":"### Answer: PERIPATETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wandering\nA charade of PERI, an anagram (~~'wandering'~~ 'awfully') of 'pier' plus PAT[h]ETIC ('~~awfully~~ sad') minus the H ('missing 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: Assistance guarding against becoming zealous (4)","output":"### Answer: AVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: zealous\nAn envelope ('guarding') of V\u00a0(*versus*, 'against') in 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: Recoil in anger, struggling after prosperous period (9)","output":"### Answer: BOOMERANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recoil\nA charade of BOOM ('prosperous period') plus ERANG, an anagram ('struggling') 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: Remembrance mostly about one with dream showing obstinacy (13)","output":"### Answer: RECALCITRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: obstinacy \nA charade of RECAL[l] ('remembrance') minus its last letter ('mostly') plus C (*circa*, 'about') plus I ('one') plus TRANCE ('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: Fish not caught in centre of activity (3)","output":"### Answer: HUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: centre of activity\nA subtraction: [c]HUB ('fish') minus the C ('not 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: Refinement in language (6)","output":"### Answer: POLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refinement\nDouble 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 man ends all wrangling as leader of South Africa (6,7)","output":"### Answer: NELSON MANDELA \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader of South Africa\nAn anagram ('wrangling') of 'one man ends all', with an extended 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: Oddity in wrong version of a liturgy (11)","output":"### Answer: SINGULARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oddity\nA charade of SIN ('wrong') plus GULARITY, an anagram ('version') of 'a liturgy'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 contest, losing force and clinging (4-5)","output":"### Answer: SKIN-TIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clinging\nA charade of SKINT (penniless, 'ruined') plus [f]IGHT ('contest') minus the F ('losing 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: Teacher keeping record on Hawaii identifying marine mammal (7)","output":"### Answer: DOLPHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: marine mammal\nAn envelope ('keeping') of LP ('record') plus HI ('Hawaii') in DON ('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: Investigator with eggs upset bird (6)","output":"### Answer: AVOCET \n ### Explanation: Investigator with eggs upset bird (6)\nA reversal ('upset' in a down light) of TEC (common abbreviation, detective, 'investigator') plus OVA ('eggs'), for the elegant wader. Taking a leaf from Pierre'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: Bishop during meal raised support (4)","output":"### Answer: ABET \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\nAn envelope ('during') of B ('bishop') in AET, a reversal ('raised', in a down light) of TEA ('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: Sash used by slob incorrectly (3)","output":"### Answer: OBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sash\nA hidden answer ('used by') in 'sl**OB I**ncorrectly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 service barrier restricts success, what? (9)","output":"### Answer: WHITEHALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Civil service\nAn envelope ('restricts') of HIT ('success') plus EH? ('what?') in WALL ('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: A flower sprang up (5)","output":"### Answer: AROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sprang up\nA charade of 'a' plus ROSE ('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: Was one badly troubled initially? Not a problem! (2,5)","output":"### Answer: NO SWEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a problem\nA charade of NO SWEA, an anagram ('badly') of 'was one' plus T ('**T**roubled 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: We can be heard as two characters in quiz (3,3,1)","output":"### Answer: YOU AND I \n ### Explanation: Definition: We\nSounds like ('can be heard') U and I ('two characters in q**UI**z')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holly perhaps as one left with lover no longer (4)","output":"### Answer: ILEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holly\nA charade of I ('one') plus L ('left') plus EX ('lover no longer'), for the botanical name of the holly genus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trains a dog awkwardly to make steps (10)","output":"### Answer: GRADATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: steps\nAn anagram ('awkwardly') of 'trains a 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: Criminal escape that sounds unbelievable! (7)","output":"### Answer: GETAWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal escape\nGET AWAY! ('that sounds unbelievable!)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Citizen's fast food, hard to eat (7)","output":"### Answer: BURGHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Citizen\nAn envelope ('to eat') of H ('hard') in BURGER ('fast 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: Sheep coming together by home as a complete unit? (10)","output":"### Answer: INTEGRALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a complete unit\nA charade of IN ('home') plus TEG ('sheep' in its second year) plus RALLY ('coming together', gerund)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 endless hard work to produce a tennis champion (4)","output":"### Answer: GRAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tennis champion\nA subtraction: GRAF[t] ('hard work') minus its last letter ('endless'), for Steffi, with an extended definition (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: Last three bits of glass thrown back in cart (7)","output":"### Answer: TUMBREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cart\nTUMBLER ('glass') with the final three letters ('last three bits') reversed ('thrown 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: Final military order received \u2014 is mission pared down? (7)","output":"### Answer: DISMISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final military order\nA hidden answer ('pared down') in 'receive**D IS MISS**ion'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 foreign fashion revealed by a singing John (5)","output":"### Answer: ELTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a singing John\nA charade of EL ('the foreign' \u2013 for once, Spanish rather than French) plus TON ('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: Mostly Italian food given to one pet? Nothing to be plucked (9)","output":"### Answer: PIZZICATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be plucked\nA charade of PIZZ[a] ('Italian food') minus its last letter ('mostly') plus I ('one') plus CAT ('pet?) plus 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: Is it sex results from this? Time for more freedom! (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SWINGING SIXTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time for more freedom\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: an anagram (SWINGING) of SIXTIES is 'is it 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: One Greek character in match least able to stand up straight? (8)","output":"### Answer: TIPSIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: east able to stand up straight\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') plus PSI ('Greek character') in TEST ('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: Old boundary within home territory (4)","output":"### Answer: METE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old boundary\nA hidden answer ('within') in 'ho**ME TE**rritory')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gym, daughter had fun (6)","output":"### Answer: PLAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: had fun\nAn envelope ('in') of LAY ('put') in PE ('gym') plus 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: In storm one needs a support (8)","output":"### Answer: BALUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\nAn envelope ('in \u2026 one needs') of 'a' in BLUSTER ('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: Duck has suffered on island (6)","output":"### Answer: BORNEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\nA charade of BORNE ('suffered') plus O ('duck'). The word order requires a little 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: Senior academic, awful gossiper for sure (6,9)","output":"### Answer: REGIUS PROFESSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Senior academic\nAn anagram ('awful') of 'gossiper 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: Betting syndicate going after money after work? (8)","output":"### Answer: WAGERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betting\nA charade of WAGE ('money after work') plus RING ('syndicate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 through pretentious nonsense, then rest (8)","output":"### Answer: BULLDOZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force through\nA charade of BULL ('pretentious nonsense') plus DOZE (~~'nonsense'~~ '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: Valiant rendition of symphony in empty hall (8)","output":"### Answer: HEROICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Valiant\nAn envelope ('in') of EROICA (Beethoven's Third 'Symphony') in HL ('empty\u00a0**H**al**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: Partner lacking energy tucked into excessive salad food (6)","output":"### Answer: TOMATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: salad food\nAn envelope ('tucked into') of MAT[e] ('partner') minus the E ('lacking energy') in TOO ('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: Inclined to upset pals, one being heartless (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inclined\nAn anagram ('to upset') of 'pals' plus 'o[n]e' 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: Drink spirits initially, something that goes to the head (4)","output":"### Answer: SWIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of S ('**S**pirits initially') plus WIG ('something that goes to 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: Middle-aged English travel writer (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAUCER \n ### Explanation: Middle-aged English travel writer (7)\nCryptic definition, the 'travel' being to Canterbury."}
{"instruction":"You 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 widespread\u00a0agreement (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anything but widespread\nDouble 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: Not above using two foreign articles (5)","output":"### Answer: UNDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not above\nUN and DER ('two foreign 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: Bribe a cricket side \u2014 or just one fielder (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE LEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one fielder\nA charade of SQUARE ('bribe') plus LEG ('a cricket 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: Vow to re-write scene or act (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSECRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vow\nAn anagram ('to re-write') of 'scene or act'. I think the definition is rather loose."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cut short (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: News\nINFO[rmation] '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: This jumper rides up (11)","output":"### Answer: PARACHUTIST \n ### Explanation: This jumper rides up (11)\nCryptic 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: It assists the diver to go up rather than down (11)","output":"### Answer: SPRINGBOARD \n ### Explanation: It assists the diver to go up rather than down (11)\nCryptic definition, for want of a better 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: Lean\u00a0nurse (4)","output":"### Answer: TEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lean\nDouble 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: Assignment requiring a number and place (10)","output":"### Answer: ALLOCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assignment\nA charade of 'a' plus L (Roman numeral 50, 'number') plus LOCATION ('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: Face\u00a0lift? (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Face\nDouble 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 pants (5)","output":"### Answer: GASPS \n ### Explanation: Short pants (5)\nCryptic definition; GUSTS would fit 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: Greek letter varies in slope (7)","output":"### Answer: EPSILON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek letter\nAn anagram ('varies') of 'in slope'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dealer, maybe, holds a number (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gemstone\nAn envelope ('holds') of M (Roman numeral 1000, 'a number') in EERALD, an anagram ('maybe') of '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: Where one may join the services (6)","output":"### Answer: CHURCH \n ### Explanation: Where one may join the services (6)\nCryptic 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: Study painting externally, being passionate (6)","output":"### Answer: ARDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: passionate\nAn envelope ('externally') of DEN ('study') in ART ('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: Agree to write? (10)","output":"### Answer: CORRESPOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agree\nDouble 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: Revolting individual seen in flight (5)","output":"### Answer: RISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolting individual\nDefinition, and allusion to a flight 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: A class made up of hard cases? (9)","output":"### Answer: CRUSTACEA \n ### Explanation: A class made up of hard cases? (9)\nCryptic definition; current biology would not identify the crustacea as a 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: Mother gets about on a horse (4)","output":"### Answer: MARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a horse\nA charade of MA ('mother') plus RE ('about'). 'on' is going spare."}
{"instruction":"You 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-o'-nine-tails remarkably noiseless in the ocean (8)","output":"### Answer: ATLANTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: the ocean\nAn anagram ('remarkably') of 'cat-[o'-ni]n[e]tail[s]' minus the letters of '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: They're not static water towers (8)","output":"### Answer: TUGBOATS \n ### Explanation: They're not static water towers (8)\nCryptic definition \u2013 note 'tow-ers' with a short 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: Prison dispute heard in courtyard (10)","output":"### Answer: QUADRANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: courtyard\nA charade of QUAD ('prison') plus RANGLE, sounding like ('heard') WRANGLE ('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: A wildcat rising? (9)","output":"### Answer: REBELLION \n ### Explanation: A wildcat rising? (9)\nREBEL LION ('wildcat')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wear ties knotted oddly, so to speak (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS IT WERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: so to speak\nAn anagram ('knotted oddly') of 'wear ties'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A royal in Canadian capital surrounded by the crowd (8)","output":"### Answer: PRINCESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A royal\nAn envelope ('surrounded by') of 'in' plus C ('**C**anadian capital') in PRESS ('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: Feast set out around Italian capital in celebration (6)","output":"### Answer: FIESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: celebration\nAn envelope ('around') of I ('**I**talian capital') in FESTA, an anagram ('set out') of 'feast'. I think too incestuous to be a good 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: Remaining\u00a0mint (6)","output":"### Answer: UNUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remaining\nDouble definition \u2013 'mint' of stamps."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to jump off piano (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\nA subtraction: [p]OUNCE ('jump') minus the P ('off piano')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 when one gets involved in law (4)","output":"### Answer: WAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complain\nAn envelope ('in' \u2013 but the word order of the clue is wrong) of WAL, an anagram ('gets involved') 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: Varnish explosive account (7)","output":"### Answer: SHELLAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Varnish\nA charade of SHELL ('explosive') plus AC ('account'). This became easier when I read the definition as 'varnish' not 'vanish'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 times donning winter gear in part of Caribbean (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ST KITTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Caribbean\nAn envelope ('donning') of T T T ('three times'; the first impression is that the three should be consecutive, but the clue does not require \u2013 or want \u2013 that) in SKIS ('winter 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: Leo and Rupert nobbled dealer in game (9)","output":"### Answer: POULTERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: dealer in game\nAn anagram ('nobbled') of 'Leo' plus 'Rupert'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 US corporation contracts left in register (5)","output":"### Answer: ENROL \n ### Explanation: Corrupt US corporation contracts left in register (5)\nA charade of ENRO[n] ('') minus its last letter ('contracts') plus 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: Hound minorities? (10)","output":"### Answer: PUPPYHOODS \n ### Explanation: Hound minorities? (10)\nCryptic 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: Dares holy man to shed clothes and nipple ring (6)","output":"### Answer: AREOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: nipple ring\n'[d]**ARE**[s] [h]**OL**[y[] [m]**A**[n]' minus the outer letters ('shed clothes'). The 'ring' is the natural 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: Just as stormy after wind has backed (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just as\nAn unusual construction: SQUALLY ('stormy') with S moving to E ('wind has backed' \u2013 moved anticlockwise)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 key old photo (7)","output":"### Answer: TINTYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old photo\nA charade of TIN ('preserve') plus TYPE ('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: Ruffle Shylock, collecting this sort of payment? (6)","output":"### Answer: FLESHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: this sort of payment\nA hidden answer ('collecting') in 'ruf**FLE SHY**lock', with an extended 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: Brahms and Liszt arranged opus as entirely sung piece (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GRAND OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: entirely sung piece\nAn anagram ('Brahms and Liszt', rhyming slang for pissed , drunk) of 'arranged' plus OP ('opus')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of unrefined cocaine going west (4)","output":"### Answer: CRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crop\nA charade of C ('cocaine') plus RAW ('unrefined'), with 'going west' indicating the order of the particles (i.e. C is going to the 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: Find out Heath harboured this royal knight (5)","output":"### Answer: LEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find out\nA charade of LEAR ('heath harboured this royal') plus N ('knight')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of textile workers, in part (9)","output":"### Answer: PLACEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Job\nAn envelope ('in') of LACE MEN ('textile workers') in PT ('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: Butter spread round school (7)","output":"### Answer: GRAMMAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: school\nAnother unusual construction: RAM MARG ('butter spread') with the G cycled to the front ('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: Listen to number and cheer up (7)","output":"### Answer: HEARTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheer up\nA charade of HEAR ('listen to') plus TEN ('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: Previously mentioned eating pea, reportedly tasty (5)","output":"### Answer: SAPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: tasty\nAn envelope ('eating') of P ('pea, reportedly') in SAID ('previously 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: Poles are nowhere near this European cod quota, right? (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poles are nowhere near this\nA charade of E ('European') plus QUATO, an anagram ('cod') of 'quota' plus R ('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: Reluctant bunch beginning to hesitate (4)","output":"### Answer: LOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reluctant\nA charade of LOT ('bunch') plus H ('beginning to\u00a0**H**esitate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wrapping up a carp order, get dizzy (10,5)","output":"### Answer: CORRUGATED PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrapping\nAn anagram ('dizzy') of 'up a carp order 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: Short\u00a0dominatrix may have done this (8,3,4)","output":"### Answer: STRAPPED FOR CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short\nDouble 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: Reprimanded Kelvin and editor over fish catch (10)","output":"### Answer: KEELHAULED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reprimanded\nAn envelope ('over') of EEL ('fish') plus HAUL ('catch') in K ('Kelvin') plus ED ('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: Chaos in Timor university upset student (7)","output":"### Answer: TURMOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chaos\nA charade of TURMOI, an anagram ('upset') of 'Timor' plus U ('university'); plus L ('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: Outre punishment accepted by Bond? (7)","output":"### Answer: SPLASHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outre\nAn envelope ('accepted by') of LASH ('punishment') in SPY ('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: Hit dumbly on me and Mo (10)","output":"### Answer: MOLYBDENUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mo\nAn anagram ('hit') of 'dumbly on me'. The definition is the chemical symbol for the 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: Name a record in Filipino language! (7)","output":"### Answer: TAGALOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Filipino language\nA charade of TAG ('name') plus 'a' plus LOG ('record')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 once more, back on uppers in real adversity (7)","output":"### Answer: NIAGARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Falls\nA charade of NIAGA, a reversal ('back') of AGAIN ('once more') plus RA ('uppers in\u00a0**R**eal\u00a0**A**dversity'). Excellent 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: The rich claiming right to endless produce (7)","output":"### Answer: HARVEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: produce\nAn envelope ('claiming') of R ('right') in HAVES ('the rich') plus T[o] ('to 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: Ring supremo of security group with backing (5)","output":"### Answer: WOTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring supremo\nA reversal ('backing') of NATO ('security group') plus W ('with'). The definition references Wagner's Ring cycle."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nothing about French and Greek cheese (4)","output":"### Answer: FETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek cheese\nAn envelope ('about') of ET ('French and') in FA (sweet, 'absolutely 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: Medic is compelled into humanitarian crisis (7)","output":"### Answer: DROUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: humanitarian crisis\nA charade of DR ('doctor') plus OUGHT ('is compelled')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compulsion at the heart of junior doctor (7)","output":"### Answer: SURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: doctor\nAn envelope ('at the heart of') of URGE ('compulsion') in SON ('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: Medical instrument for removal of fungus (4)","output":"### Answer: CEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fungus\nA subtraction: [for]CEPS ('medical instrument') minus FOR ('for removal'). Ceps, Boletus edulis"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: MOs to heal sick and sickening (9)","output":"### Answer: LOATHSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: sickening\nAn anagram ('sick') of 'MOs to heal'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Severe laceration seen in hospital department (5)","output":"### Answer: ACUTE \n ### Explanation: Severe laceration seen in hospital department (5)\nAn envelope ('seen in') of CUT ('laceration') in AE (Accident and Emergency, 'hospital 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: American version of Doctor\u00a0in the House? (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: American version of Doctor\nThis kind of clue has been described as a sesquidef \u2013 hovering between a cryptic definition and 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: Pointless change causes irritation (4)","output":"### Answer: ITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: irritation\nA subtraction: [sw]ITCH ('change') minus SW (compass '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: Put pressure on doctor (5)","output":"### Answer: PLACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put\nA charade of P ('pressure') plua LACE ('doctor' eg. a drink laced with cyanide)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 added numbers leading to deaths (8)","output":"### Answer: MORTALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: leading to deaths\nSounds like ('report of') MORE ('added') TALLY ('numbers' \u2013 as a noun to justify 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: Clue for part of hospital with a problem (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAWBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a problem\nDRAW BACK is WARD ('part of 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: Drop medical vehicle's display (5)","output":"### Answer: CALVE \n ### Explanation: Drop medical vehicle's display (5)\nA hidden answer ('display') in 'medi**CAL VE**hicle'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cosmetic specialist and doctor are in trouble (9)","output":"### Answer: DECORATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cosmetic specialist\nAn anagram ('in trouble') of 'doctor 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: It's used to clean edges of surgeon's instrument \u2014 Boatman closes it (4)","output":"### Answer: SWAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's used to clean\nA charade of S[a]W ('surgeon's instrument') minus the interior letter ('edges of') plus AB (able-bodied '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: One might call doctor for blood type before injecting drug into sick person (7)","output":"### Answer: BLEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One might call doctor\nA charade of B ('blood type') plus LEEPER, an envelope ('injecting into') of E ('drug') in LEPER ('sick 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: Hospital worker is disciplined (7)","output":"### Answer: ORDERLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hospital worker\nDouble 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: Charges published on hospital's downward course (3,5)","output":"### Answer: DUE SOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: downward course\nA charade of DUES ('charges') plus OUT ('published') plus H ('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: Drop reform of vehicles? Losing intensive care just the start (6)","output":"### Answer: SHELVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drop\nAn anagram ('reform of') of 'veh[ic]les' minus IC ('losing\u00a0**I**ntensive\u00a0**C**are just the 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: Way to cook potatoes required game inside (8)","output":"### Answer: DUCHESSE \n ### Explanation: Way to cook potatoes required game inside (8)\nAn envelope ('inside') of CHESS ('game') in DUE ('required'). Duchesse potatoes is a classic recipe in which mashed potatoes are mixed with egg yolk, butter and seasonings, piped into mounds, and baked in the oven. Duchesse 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: Having done time, gaoled anew (3-3)","output":"### Answer: AGE-OLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having done time\nAn anagram ('anew') of 'gaoled',"}
{"instruction":"You 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 place of doctor to cure me (4,4)","output":"### Answer: COME TRUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take place\nAn anagram ('doctor') of 'to cure 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: Mae West broadcast? Boatman is on time in New York (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIR JACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mae West\nA charade of AIR ('broadcast') plus JACK (Tar, 'Boatman') plus ET (Eastern Time \u2013 more usually EST, Standard or EDT, Daylight in summer \u2013 'time in New York'). Mae West and Mae 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: Doctor to find cure later (5)","output":"### Answer: ALTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor\nAn anagram ('cure') of 'later', with 'to find' as linkage."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plastic surgeon needs letters to go out with hospital worker? (5)","output":"### Answer: NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hospital worker\nAn anagram ('plastic') of 'sur[g]e[o]n' minus G and O ('letters to **GO** 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: Poetical colour of beautiful boat in seascape, agree narrators (3-5)","output":"### Answer: PEA-GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poetical colour of beautiful boat\nA hidden answer in 'seacsa**PE AGREE N**arrators'. The definition refers to Lear's\u00a0*The Owl and the Pussycat*, with an extended definition. Lear's illustration for his 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: Doctor gets the girls \u2014 that's sweet (8)","output":"### Answer: MOLASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's sweet\nA charade of MO ('doctor') plus LASSES ('the 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: Evil or sick? It's all the same, if you're young (6)","output":"### Answer: WICKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evil\nDouble 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: Treatment: to swallow radium (it's poisonous) (6)","output":"### Answer: CURARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's poisonous\nAn envelope ('to swallow') of RA (chemical symbol, 'radium') in CURE ('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: Definitely uninteresting, lacking lustre on top (4)","output":"### Answer: DULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Definitely uninteresting, lacking lustre on top\nFirst letters ('on top') of '**D**efinitely\u00a0**U**ninteresting\u00a0**L**acking\u00a0**L**ustre'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 course, producing equestrian gear (4)","output":"### Answer: TACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change course\nDouble 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: Work out duty to admit hesitation (8)","output":"### Answer: EXERCISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work out\nAn envelope ('to admit') of ER ('hesitation') in EXCISE ('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: Kept quiet, not demonstrative (9)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kept\nA charade of P (*piano*, 'quiet') plus RESERVED ('not demonstrative')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unite in reversing your strike (5)","output":"### Answer: MARRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unite\nA reversal ('reversing') of YR ('your') plus RAM ('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: Song raises crew's help at sea (8,7)","output":"### Answer: CARELESS WHISPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\nAn anagram ('at sea') of 'raises crews help', for George Michael's 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: Support gullible person in hearing (7)","output":"### Answer: SUCCOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\nSounds like ('in hearing') SUCKER ('gullible 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: Expected to cover stone with right cloth (6)","output":"### Answer: DUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloth\nA charade od DUSTE, an envelope ('to cover') of ST ('stone', standard abbreviation for the 14 Lb, weight) in DUE ('expected'); plus R ('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: Delay retreating, then cut and run (6)","output":"### Answer: GALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: run\nA charade of GAL, a reversal ('retreating') of LAG ('delay') plus LOP ('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: Note restricting most of military unit I sign (7)","output":"### Answer: SCORPIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign\nAn envelope ('restricting') of CORP[s] ('military unit') cut short ('most of') plus 'I' in SO ('note' of the sol-fa)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bad error in daily tax (15)","output":"### Answer: EXTRAORDINARILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remarkably\nAn anagram ('bad') of 'error in daily 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: Wealthy\u00a0level (5)","output":"### Answer: FLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wealthy\nDouble 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: Strange rituals held by motoring organisation in country (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nAn envelope ('held by') of USTRALI, an anagram ('strange') of 'rituals' in AA (Automobile Association, 'motoring 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: Disloyalty in university mostly after letter about resistance (8)","output":"### Answer: BETRAYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disloyalty\nA charade of BETRA, an envelope ('about') of R ('resistance', physics symbol) in BETA ('letter' of the Greek alphabet); plus YAL[e] ('university') cut short ('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: Declaration of single spirit (4)","output":"### Answer: SOUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\nSounds like ('declaration of') SOLE ('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: Print and mould always in similar parts (8)","output":"### Answer: TYPECAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: always in similar parts\nA charade of TYPE ('print') plus CAST ('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: Easy to understand\u00a0pay (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy to understand\nDouble 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: Spy arranged adverse procedure (9)","output":"### Answer: EAVESDROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spy\nA charade of EAVESDR, an anagram ('arranged') of 'adverse'; plus OP ('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: Provide conclusion with cry of pain (5)","output":"### Answer: ENDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide\nA charade of END ('conclusion') plus OW ('cry of 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: Order answer and anger door attendant (14)","output":"### Answer: COMMISSIONAIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: door attendant\nA charade of COMMISSION ('order') plus A ('answer') plus 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: Hotel in predicament over a page showing pile of rubbish (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPHEAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: pile of rubbish\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('hotel') in SCRAPE ('predicament') plus 'a' plus P ('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: Torment parent, embracing naughty role very quickly (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: HELL FOR LEATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: very quickly\nAn envelope ('embracing') of ORLE, an anagram (naughty') of 'role' in HELL ('torment') plus FATHER ('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: Story long devoid of energy (4)","output":"### Answer: YARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Story\nA subtration: Y[e]ARN ('long') minus the E ('devoid of 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: Singer with stake in church employment (9)","output":"### Answer: CHANTEUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\nAn envelope ('in') of ANTE ('stake') in CH ('church') plus USE ('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: Is suitor initially overwhelmed by awful rejection? (9)","output":"### Answer: DISMISSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: rejection\nAn envelope ('overwhelmed by') of 'is' plus S ('**S**uitor initially') in DISMAL ('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: Hairstyle that could have distracted any pilot? (8)","output":"### Answer: PONYTAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hairstyle\nAn anagram ('distracted') of 'any 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: Worker perhaps with loud complaint (4)","output":"### Answer: BEEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\nA charade of BEE ('worker perhaps') plus F (forte, '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: Study variable set (5)","output":"### Answer: READY \n ### Explanation: Definition: set\nA charade of READ ('study') plus Y ('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: One with despondency missing last house (5)","output":"### Answer: IGLOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: house\nA charade of I ('one') plus GLOO[m] ('despondency') cut short ('missing 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: Herb, hint of scent in bouquet recalled by husband (6)","output":"### Answer: HYSSOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herb\nA charade of H ('husband') plus YSSOP, a reversal ('recalled') of POSSY, an envelope ('in') of S ('hint of **S**cent') in POSY ('bouquet')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, where hearty rounds Horn in the end (8)","output":"### Answer: CARDINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Main\nAn envelope ('rounds') of N ('Hor**N** in the end') in CARDIAL ('hearty', of the heart \u2013 not in Chambers, but in the OED, 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: 5 across pinching a 5 across from behind \u2014 that's tame! (8)","output":"### Answer: HUMANISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tame\nAn envelope ('pinching') of 'a' plus NIS, a reversal ('from behind') of SIN ('5 across', CARDINAL, the former Archbishop of Manila, or allusively) in HUME (another CARDINAL),"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 5 across absolutely despicable, looking back (6)","output":"### Answer: WOLSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 across\nA reversal ('looking back') of YES ('absolutely') plus LOW ('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: Shade quite a little bit (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shade\nA hidden answer ('bit') in 'qu**iTE A L**ittle'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Settlement is after US event income (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPROMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settlement\nAn envelope ( the 'in'- of 'income') of PROM ('US event') plus 'is' in -'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: Doubly 5 across news\u00adpaper (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RED TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: news\u00adpaper\nRED and TOP are two meanings of CARDINAL."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ferret cut turnips, perhaps? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROOT CROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: turnips, perhaps?\nA charade of ROOT ('ferret') plus CROP ('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: A top university lecturer coming over, heads for Mexican city (8)","output":"### Answer: ACAPULCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mexican city\nA charade of 'a' plus CAP ('top') plus ULCO ('**U**niversity **L**ecturer **C**oming **O**ver 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: Focus attention on fortune, stealing one kiss (6)","output":"### Answer: FIXATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Focus attention\nAn envelope ('stealing') of I ('one') plus X ('kiss') in FATE ('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: Where member held vacant seat, nun and padre distraught (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERPANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where member held\nAn anagram ('distraught') of ST ('vacant **S**ea**T**') plus 'nun' plus 'padre'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 male, I'm frightened! (4)","output":"### Answer: MEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Timid\nA charade of M ('male') plus EEK! ('I'm frightened!')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 5 across, caring and sensitive chap? (6)","output":"### Answer: NEWMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 across\nNEW MAN ('caring and sensitive 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: Every six months, a bun with nail is hammered (8)","output":"### Answer: BIANNUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Every six months\nA anagram ('is hammered') of 'a bun' plus 'nail'."}
{"instruction":"You 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-tailed animal also embodies a tailless sort (8)","output":"### Answer: PLATYPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flat-tailed animal\nAn envelope ('embodies') of 'a' plus TYP[e] ('sort') minus its last letter ('tailless') in PLUS ('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: Studies English student's opening remarks (6)","output":"### Answer: ESSAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Studies\nA charade of E ('English') plus S ('**S**tudent's opening') plus SAYS ('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: It's impossible to know, so safeguard that information always! (3,5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: YOU NEVER CAN TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's impossible to know\nDouble definition, more or 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: Immoral\u00a0shade like 5 across? (7)","output":"### Answer: SCARLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immoral\nDouble 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: 5 across moral, say? (9)","output":"### Answer: PRINCIPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 across\nSounds like ('say') PRINCIPLE ('moral')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 producer endlessly carrying about powdered substitute (7)","output":"### Answer: CREAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: powdered substitute\nAn envelope ('carrying') of RE ('about') in CAMER[a] ('still producer' \u2013 unless it is a film camera) 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: Holder of a bladed item, one in dispute? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holder of a bladed item\nDouble 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: Embracing pietism at last, is \"secular\" religious? (7)","output":"### Answer: ISLAMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious\nAn envelope ('embracing') of M ('pietis**M **at last') in 'is' plus LAIC ('secular')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jerusalem gets the blame in a really shocking treatment (8,7)","output":"### Answer: AVERSION THERAPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shocking treatment\nAn envelope ('in') of SION ('Jerusalem') plus THE RAP ('the blame') in 'a' plus VERY ('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: Confuse most of our facts \u2014 be confused (9)","output":"### Answer: OBFUSCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confuse\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'ou[r]' ('most of our') plus 'facts 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: Homework holding me up, little time to get in before the rest (3-4)","output":"### Answer: PRE-EMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: get in before the rest\nA charade of PREEMP, an envelope ('holding') of EM ('me up') in PREP; plus T ('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: Book writer to break up wrestling (7)","output":"### Answer: OMNIBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\nAn envelope ('to break') of NIB ('writer') in OMUS, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of SUMO ('wrestling')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 5 across imprisoning opponent, not entirely upstanding as 5 across (7)","output":"### Answer: XIMENES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 across\nA reversal ('upstanding' in a down light) of SENEMIX, an envelope ('imprisoning') of ENEM[y] ('opponent') cut short ('not entirely') in SIX ('5 across' CARDINAL 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: Flag raised for pretty girl (3-2)","output":"### Answer: PIN-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretty girl\nA charade of PIN ('flag' \u2013 perhaps on a golf green) plus UP ('raised')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncompromising way religious teaching gets to court (6)","output":"### Answer: STRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncompromising\nA charade of ST (street, 'way') plus RI ('religious teaching' instruction) plus CT ('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: Avoids breaks when touring island (7)","output":"### Answer: RESISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoids\nAn envelope ('when touring') of IS ('island') in RESTS ('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: Plot in world beef organisation (6,3)","output":"### Answer: FLOWER BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plot\nAn anagram ('organisation') of 'world 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: Follow\u00a0a suggestion \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: TRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Follow\nDouble 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: \u2026 follow\u00a0the railway line (5)","output":"### Answer: TRACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: follow\nDouble 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: Performing\u00a0together (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN CONCERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performing\nSomewhere between a cryptic and 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: Tommy's secret (7)","output":"### Answer: PRIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tommy\nDouble definition, the first being a British army private."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tree in shelter (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nAn envelope ('in') of GUM ('tree') in LEE ('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: Way in which a good man catches a plane, for example (6)","output":"### Answer: STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way\nAn envelope ('catches') of TREE ('a plane, for example) in ST ('saint')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 this fermented drink (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSINTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nAn anagram ('fermented') of 'ban this'. More commonly spelled absinthe \u2013 and it has been subjected to bans, now largely lifted."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0with ease (5,4)","output":"### Answer: HANDS DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passes on\nDouble 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: Stand for carnivore being beheaded (5)","output":"### Answer: EASEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand\n[w]EASEL ('carnivore') minus its first letter ('being 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: American team is out of the way (5)","output":"### Answer: ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of the way\nA charade of A ('American') plus SIDE ('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: Winger receives tackle, initially producing a shock (9)","output":"### Answer: STARTLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: producing a shock\nAn envelope ('receives') of T ('**T**ackle, initially') in STARLING (bird, '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: Girl to cry about poet (7)","output":"### Answer: SHELLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\nA charade of SHE ('girl') plus LLEY, a reversal ('about') of YELL ('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: Pull leg of battleaxe (6)","output":"### Answer: DRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: battleaxe\nA charade of DRAG ('pull') plus ON ('leg', cricket). The disparaging definition raised an eyebrow."}
{"instruction":"You 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 frequently arriving in station (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SOFT TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Car\nAn envelope ('arriving in') of OFT ('frequently') in STOP ('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: Wine (South American port) gets German approval (5)","output":"### Answer: RIOJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\nA charade of RIO ('South American port') plus JA ('German approval'), for the Spanish 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: Stop partner signalling end of engagement on board (9)","output":"### Answer: CHECKMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: end of engagement on board\nA charade of CHECK ('stop') plus MATE ('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: Revolutionary caught slashing tyre (7)","output":"### Answer: RADICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolutionary\nAn envelope ('slashing') of C ('caught') in RADIAL ('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: Attended a meeting of the cloth (5)","output":"### Answer: SATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cloth\nSAT IN ('attended 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: American chap, a respected politician (9)","output":"### Answer: STATESMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: American chap\nDouble 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: Seat is adjusted for sleep (6)","output":"### Answer: SIESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sleep\nAn anagram ('adjusted') of '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: Do a favour and repair big 'ole (6)","output":"### Answer: OBLIGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do a favour\nAn anagram ('repair') of 'big 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: Popular numbers I have detailed (9)","output":"### Answer: INTENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: detailed\nA charade of IN ('popular') plus TENS ('numbers') plus I'VE ('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: Girl remains with diner \u2014 that'll warm things up (3,6)","output":"### Answer: GAS HEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that'll warm things up\nA charade of G ('girl') plus ASH ('remains') plus EATER ('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: Communist gets to run? Heavens! (7)","output":"### Answer: TROTSKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Communist\nA charade of TROT ('run') plus SKY ('heavens')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 queen with a Latin temper (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: temper\nA charade of ANNE ('British queen') plus 'a' plus L ('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: Gloria has information on a non-metallic element (7)","output":"### Answer: HALOGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a non-metallic element\nA charade of HALO ('gloria') plus 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: Son picks up tool (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tool\nA charade of S ('son') plus HEARS ('picks 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: Penny goes into market for a while (5)","output":"### Answer: SPELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a while\nAn envelope ('goes into') of P ('penny') in SELL ('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: Influence head of subversive faction (5)","output":"### Answer: SWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Influence\nA charade of S ('head of **S**ubversive') plus WING ('faction')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 (with 26 down)\u00a05 (5)","output":"### Answer: WELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: See (with 26 down)\nWith 26D, the 'see' \u2013 diocese \u2013 of BATH and WELLS; and the writer ('5') H G WELLS."}
{"instruction":"You 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 port perturbed European cooks (9)","output":"### Answer: TORPEDOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nA charade of TORP, an anagram ('perturbed') of 'port' plus E ('European') plus DOES ('cooks'). TORPEDOES are electric rays (after which the naval weapons were 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: Top person now harbouring unconscious mass of primitive energies (9)","output":"### Answer: PRESIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top person\nAn envelope ('harbouring') of ID ('unconscious mass of primitive urges') in PRESENT ('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: Get extremely tiddly, imbibing rum in this? (5)","output":"### Answer: TODDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nAn envelope ('imbibing') of ODD ('rum') in TY ('extremely\u00a0**T**iddl**Y**'), with an extended 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: Pass on education, primarily, in this (7)","output":"### Answer: COLLEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nA charade of COL ('pass') plus LEG ('on' side in cricket) plus E ('**E**ducation, primarily'), with an extended 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: Occupied regal office in foreign edifice (7)","output":"### Answer: REIGNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Occupied regal office\nA hidden answer in 'fo**REIGN ED**ifice'."}
{"instruction":"You 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-heartedly backed this see (5)","output":"### Answer: SIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: see\nAn envelope ('-heartedly') of G ('good') in SIHT, a reversal ('backed') 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: Ungainly vessel nevertheless returned (3)","output":"### Answer: TUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ungainly vessel\nA reversal ('returned') of BUT ('nevertheless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 28 (5)","output":"### Answer: DERBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nDouble definition: the diocese and the horse race ('28')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bishop, I'd put back old chessmen, oddly (7)","output":"### Answer: DIOCESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of bishop\nA charade of DI ('I'd put back') plus O ('old') plus CESE ('**C**h**E**s**S**m**E**n oddly'). 'In' does not sit very 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: See\u00a023 13 across, or 11 (7)","output":"### Answer: LINCOLN \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nThree definitions: the diocese, the Oxford college, and Abe."}
{"instruction":"You 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 information about English fellow in suit (5)","output":"### Answer: BEFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: suit\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('English') plus F ('fellow') in BIT ('minimal information' in computing)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 airline introducing key moves to land elsewhere (9)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: moves to land elsewhere\nAn envelope ('introducing') of G (musical 'key') in EMIRATES ('Middle East 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: Otherwise stern, sees what's lacking in long sentences (9)","output":"### Answer: TERSENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's lacking in long sentences\nAn anagram ('otherwise') of 'stern, 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: Piece of choral music in Anglican town (5)","output":"### Answer: CANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of choral music\nA hidden answer in 'Angli**CAN TO**wn').*\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: Hands over in exchange (4)","output":"### Answer: SWAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: exchange\nA reversal ('over') of PAWS ('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: Award for seaside resort that's sad and weary (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE FLAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award for seaside resort\nA charade of BLUE ('sad') plus FLAG ('weary'). A is an award to a beach or the like which meets certain standards."}
{"instruction":"You 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 north-facing wine region (4)","output":"### Answer: ASTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine region\nA reversal ('north-facing' in a down light) of 'its 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: Dramatist, say, who corrects things that are wrong in speech? (6)","output":"### Answer: WRITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dramatist, say\nSounds like ('in speech') RIGHTER ('who corrects things that are 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: Spanned, it's clear, in first study (10)","output":"### Answer: BESTRIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanned\nAn envelope ('in') of RID ('clear') in BEST ('first') plus DEN ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a05 (6)","output":"### Answer: LONDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nDouble definition: the diocese, and Jack LONDON, writer ('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: See getting regular letters from episcopacy (4)","output":"### Answer: ESPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nA novelty: 'regular letters' indicating one in three, rather than two: '**E**pi**S**co**P**ac**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: Prepared to steal from box with diamonds (5)","output":"### Answer: CASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepared to steal\nA charade of CASE ('box') plus D ('diamonds'); CASED, as in \"cased the 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: Prayers irritate when inserted in records (10)","output":"### Answer: ENTREATIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prayers\nAn envelope ('when inserted in') of EAT ('irritate') in ENTRIES ('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: Academic accepting you once as leading figure in field (5)","output":"### Answer: DOYEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: leading figure in field\nAn envelope ('accepting') of YE ('you once') in DON ('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: Bishop and I cutting version of St Luke that's taking up most space (8)","output":"### Answer: BULKIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking up most space\nA charade of B ('bishop') plus ULKIEST, an envelope ('cutting') of 'I' in ULKEST, an anagram ('version') of 'St Luke'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Applauding after son's caught settling down to sleep (8)","output":"### Answer: ROOSTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: settling down to sleep\nAn envelope ('after \u2026 caught') of S ('son') in ROOTING ('applauding')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a029 (6)","output":"### Answer: OXFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nDouble definition: OXFORD is a shoe ('29') and a diocese."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a023 13 across (6)","output":"### Answer: EXETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nDouble definition: the diocese and the Oxford 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: See (with 9) 18 (4)","output":"### Answer: BATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: See (with 9)\nWith 9A, the diocese of BATH and WELLS; and the tub ('18')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 care when the odds are switched (4)","output":"### Answer: RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: People\n'care' with the first and third letters exchanged ('the odds are switched')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 what we hear, drive away, partly brake (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: partly brake\nSounds like ('from what we hear') SHOO ('drive away'). I think that 'partly brake' is a doubtful definition; a SHOE may be part of a car's brakes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foreman at factory returning loose clothing (6)","output":"### Answer: CAFTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: loose clothing\nA hidden (?'clothing' is required for the definition) reversed ('returning') in 'forema**N AT FAC**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: Party axes stars here (6)","output":"### Answer: GALAXY \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars here\nA charade of GALA ('party') plus XY ('axes' as the plural of 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: We leave a plant for a reptile (4)","output":"### Answer: CROC \n ### Explanation: Definition: a reptile\nCROC[us] ('a plant') without US ('we leave' \u2013 inventive, 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: They sing around their cross (10)","output":"### Answer: CHORISTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They sing\nAn anagram ('around') of 'their 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: Holiday at new site, wearing absolutely nothing (6)","output":"### Answer: FIESTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holiday\nAn envelope ('wearing') of IEST, an anagram ('new') of 'site' in FA (sweet, 'absolutely 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: Pinched a bit of corn on approach (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DRAW NEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: approach\nA charade of DRAWN ('pinched') plus EAR ('a bit of 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: Frenchman left au pairs inside playing possum? (9)","output":"### Answer: MARSUPIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: possum?\nAn envelope ('inside') of ARSUPIA, an anagram ('playing') of 'au pairs' in M ('Monsieur, 'Frenchman') plus L ('left'). The question mark suggests the indicaton by 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: Slowly move hands off book (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slowly move\n[l]EDGE[r] ('book') minus L and R (left and right, 'hands 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: Jog behind leading professional (4)","output":"### Answer: BUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jog\nA charade of BUM ('behind') plus P ('leading\u00a0**P**rofessional')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 homes \u2014 a lot are horrible (9)","output":"### Answer: LOATHSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: horrible\nAn anagram ('mobile') of 'homes 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: Fantastic being with us on westbound jet (8)","output":"### Answer: WEREWOLF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fantastic being\nA charade of WE ('us', the counterpart of 9A) plus RE ('on') plus WOLF, a reversal ('westbound') of FLOW ('jet')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 clues in brilliant book (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\nAn envelope ('in') of CUS ('odd\u00a0**C**l**U**e**S**') in ACE ('brilliant')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Neglects to put down \"Best Wishes\" (10)","output":"### Answer: DISREGARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neglects\nA charade of DIS (or diss, 'put down') plus REGARDS ('Best 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: Pensioners first to consume fuel (4)","output":"### Answer: PEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuel\nA charade of P ('**P**ensioners first') plus EAT ('consume'). Perhaps you are more likely to use peat in the garden rather than burn 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: Shepherd established bridges \u2014 that's amazing! (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shepherd\nAn envelope ('bridges') of COR! ('that's amazing!') in EST ('established'). After toying unsuccessfully with COR in 7D, it pops up 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: Intently watching a lost series (6)","output":"### Answer: STRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: series\nST[a]RING ('intently watching') minus the A ('a 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: Break into car at Alpine resort (7)","output":"### Answer: CORTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break\nTriple definition: the 'break' was new to me, as a musical interlude in a tango event to allow the dancers to return to their tables, select new partners or whatever. The Ford car and the Italian resort were familiar enough.\u00a0*But see Kevin_from_ny @2 for a more sensible 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: Concentrate on diplomats America caught hacking (5)","output":"### Answer: FOCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concentrate\nAn envelope ('hacking' as the unusual indicator) of C ('caught') in FO (Foreign Office, 'diplomats') plus US ('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: Vice beneath a river light (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ARC LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: light\nA charade of 'a' plus R ('river') plus CLAMP ('vice')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moulting wings panic small creature (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: creature\n'[p]ani[c] [s]mal[l]' shedding the outer letters of the two words ('moulting 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: Heavy metal group to perform mid-month? (9)","output":"### Answer: ACTINIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavy metal group\nA charade of ACT IN ('perform') plus IDES ('mid-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: Wow, old fish's flipping length! (7)","output":"### Answer: YARDAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: length\nA reversal ('flipping') of EGAD ('wow, old') plus RAY ('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: Repeatedly cross river to welcome Raging Bull writer (4,5,4)","output":"### Answer: FORD MADOX FORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\nAn envelope ('to welcome') of MAD OX ('Raging Bull' \u2013 excellent misdirection) in FORD FORD ('repeatedly cross 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: Ken exits wounded, holding up TV award, though showing good balance (9)","output":"### Answer: SYMMETRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing good balance\nThis is an envelope ('holding') of YMME, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of EMMY ('TV award') in STRIC, which must come from 'Ken exits wounded' but I cannot for the life of me see how. No reasonable offer refused."}
{"instruction":"You 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 queen resides in style? (7)","output":"### Answer: BEEHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where queen resides\nDouble definition, the second being 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: Crossing property carrying poles (7)","output":"### Answer: TRANSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crossing\nAn envelope ('carrying') of NS (north and south 'poles') in TRAIT ('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: Horsefly problem is mounting (7)","output":"### Answer: MUSTANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\nA reversal ('is mounting' in a down light) of GNAT (-'fly') plus SUM ('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: Cat given joint with Italian sauce over (6)","output":"### Answer: COUGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\nA charade of CO (company, 'joint') plus UGAR, a reversal ('over') of RAGU ('Italian 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: Island goat shedding hard skin (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nCAPRI[corn] ('goat' constellation) minus CORN ('shedding hard 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: Element in favour of keeping law (6)","output":"### Answer: FACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Element\nAn envelope ('keeping') of ACT ('law') in FOR ('in favour 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: Race between boats son selects (6)","output":"### Answer: SCULLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Race between boats\nA charade of S ('son') plus CULLS ('selects')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Senseless blunders about critical point by electronic statisticians (6,9)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER CRUNCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: statisticians\nAn envelope ('about') of CRUNCH ('critical point') plus E ('electronic') in NUMB ('senseless') plus ERRS ('blunders')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, right away, to screen half of entire highlight (10)","output":"### Answer: ACCENTUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: highlight\nAn envelope ('to screen') of ENT ('half of\u00a0**ENT**ire') in ACCU[r]ATE ('correct') minus the R ('right 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: Hairy creature of legend one follows so far (4)","output":"### Answer: YETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hairy creature of legend\nA charade of YET ('so far') plus I ('one'), with 'follows' indicating the order of the 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: Pathetic type, casual when retreating (5)","output":"### Answer: SADDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pathetic type\nA reversal ('when retreating') of ODD ('casual') plus AS('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: Shrub in fine area full of unusual history (9)","output":"### Answer: FORSYTHIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shrub\nAn envelope ('full of') of ORSYTHI, an anagram ('unusual') of 'history' in F('fine') plus A ('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: Plans duel ruined completely (3,4,2)","output":"### Answer: ALL ENDS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: completely\nAn anagram ('ruined') of 'plans duel'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 kept in isolation in jail (5)","output":"### Answer: NINJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spy\nA hidden answer in 'isolatio**N IN JA**il'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 church, one lacking nothing, containing Bible (4)","output":"### Answer: NAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of church\nAn envelope ('containing') of AV (Authorised Version. 'Bible') in '[o]ne' minus the O ('lacking 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: Endless recorded lines about Italy producing pasta (10)","output":"### Answer: CANNELLONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: pasta\nA charade of CANNE[d] ('recorded') minus its last letter ('endless') plus LL ('lines') plus ON ('about') plus I ('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: Novel rumour, futile and garbled (3,6,6)","output":"### Answer: OUR MUTUAL FRIEND \n ### Explanation: Novel rumour, futile and garbled (3,6,6)\nAn anagram ('garbled') of 'rumour futile and', for the novel 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: Neatly dressed agent with stuff going around (6)","output":"### Answer: DAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neatly dressed\nA reversal ('going around') of REP ('agent') plus PAD ('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: Look at article and be incensed (6)","output":"### Answer: SEETHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: be incensed\nA charade of SEE ('look at') plus 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: Musical info in brain was varied (7,7)","output":"### Answer: FINIAN\u2019S RAINBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical\nAn anagram ('varied') of 'info in brain was'. Note that, following the common convention, the apostrophe is not indicated in the enumeration."}
{"instruction":"You 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 business with microphone (5)","output":"### Answer: COMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Funny\nA charade of CO (company, 'business') plus MIC ('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: Call for attention received by gang once trained and suited for sea travel (5-5)","output":"### Answer: OCEAN-GOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: suited for sea travel\nAn envelope ('received by') of OI ('call for attention') in OCEANGNG, an anagram ('trained') of 'gang 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: Token\u00a0answer (7)","output":"### Answer: COUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Token\nDouble 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: Piece of hair from player in scrum? (4)","output":"### Answer: LOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of hair\nDouble 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: Man in novel hankers to find tiger (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SHERE KHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: tiger\nAn envelope ('in') of HE ('man') in SREKHAN, an anagram ('novel') of 'hankers', for the tiger in Kipling's\u00a0*The Jungle 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: Republican in scrape? Not a smart person (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a smart person\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('Republican') in SCUFF ('scrape')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 article on science fiction one cheers, with load about rising uncertainty (2,3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: AS FIT AS A FIDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\nA charade of A (indefinite 'article') plus SF ('science fictiion') plus I ('one') plus TA('cheers' in the sense of \"thank you\") plus SAFIDDLE, an envelope ('about') of FI, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of IF ('uncertainty') in SADDLE ('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: Generally unknown land newly rounded by boat (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: BY AND LARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Generally\nAn evelope ('rounded by') of Y (mathematical 'unknown') plus ANDL, an anagram ('newly') of 'land' in BARGE ('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: Provided research about island with colour (9)","output":"### Answer: DELIVERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provided\nA charade of DELIVE, an envelope ('about') of I ('island') in DELVE ('research') plus 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: Tasteless stuff covered by certain reputation (7)","output":"### Answer: STATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reputation\nAn envelope ('covered by') of TAT ('tasteless stuff' \u2013 not a definition I would have chosen, but it seems OK) in SURE ('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: Weakly carry on about place of education (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weakly\nAn envelope ('about') of UNI (university, 'place of education') in PLY ('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: Plain to see across time (5)","output":"### Answer: OVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain to see\nA charade of OVER ('across') plus T ('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: Quiz to identify\u00a0type of shoe (4)","output":"### Answer: PUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quiz to identify\nDouble 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: \"Pocket billions in sleep\" (Rolling Stones) (7)","output":"### Answer: PEBBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stones\nAn envelope ('pocket \u2026 in') of BB ('billions' \u2013 two of them to be precise) in PELES, an anagram ('rolling') of '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: Mostly large ice moving? (7)","output":"### Answer: GLACIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mostly large ice moving\nAn anagram ('moving') of 'larg[e]' minus its last letter ('mostly') plus 'ice', with an extended 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 PM takes last slice of soda bread (5)","output":"### Answer: PITTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bread\nA charade of PITT ('old PM' \u2013 even the Younger is pretty old) plus A ('last slice of sod**A**'). I would spell the bread with one T, but two is 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: EU photo captures Tory rebels being tolerant of different conditions (9)","output":"### Answer: EURYTOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: being tolerant of different conditions\nAn envelope ('captures') of RYTO, an anagram ('rebels') of 'Tory') in 'EU' plus PIC ('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: Voters to create panic after conclusion of Article 50 (10)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Voters\nA charade of E ('conclusion of articl**E**') plus L (Roman numeral '50') plus ECTORATE, an anagram ('panic') of 'to create'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drive out without parking (4)","output":"### Answer: URGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wish\n[p]URGE ('drive out') minus the P ('without 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: Two clubs going East \u2014 mind the crockery (8,4)","output":"### Answer: WEDGWOOD WARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the crockery\nA charade of WEDG[e] ('club') minus the E ('going East') plus WOOD ('the second 'club') plus WARE (beware, '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: Dish you might make \"a meal\" out of? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ALPHABET SOUP \n ### Explanation: Dish you might make \"a meal\" out of? (8,4)\nCryptic 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: Cut back on ball game (4)","output":"### Answer: POLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA charade of POL. a reversal ('back') of LOP ('cut') plus O ('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: Solve puzzle sharp \u2014 about 1,000 are infatuated (10)","output":"### Answer: LOVESTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: infatuated\nA charade of LOVES, an anagram ('puzzle') of 'solve' plus TRUC, a reversal ('about') of CURT ('sharp') plus K ('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: Around lunchtime, old students get university money for metal (9)","output":"### Answer: ALUMINIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: metal\nA charade of ALUMINI, an envelope ('around') of I (one pm., 'lunchtime') in ALUMNI ('old students') plus U ('university') plus M ('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: Books left on Earth about upright character? (5)","output":"### Answer: BIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Books left on Earth about upright character?\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('upright character') in BB ('books') plus L ('left') plus E ('earth'), with an extended 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: Some cannot reverse backwards in Liverpool (7)","output":"### Answer: EVERTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Liverpool\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('backwards') answer in 'can**NOT REVE**rse'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsporting deliveries at Lord's? (7)","output":"### Answer: SLEDGES \n ### Explanation: Unsporting deliveries at Lord's? (7)\nCryptic definition: in cricket, offensive remarks, as to an opposing batsman, to break his concentration. Definitely not 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: Aristocrat eats very soft fruit (6)","output":"### Answer: PEPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\nAn envelope ('eats') of PP ('very soft') in PEER ('aristocrat')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oddballs undress under cover of bed spread (6)","output":"### Answer: BUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread\nA charade of B ('cover of\u00a0**B**ed') plus [n]UTTER[s] ('oddballs') minus its outer letters ('undress')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 had let Cook always go first (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: LEAD THE WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: go first\nA charade of LEADTHEW, an anagram ('cook' \u2013 out of place for an imperative anagrind?) of 'we had let' plus AY ('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: Fight over fishwife's last pike (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: pike\nAn envelope ('over') of E ('fishwif**E**'s last') in SPAR ('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: Turns angry \u2014 it's trouble over nothing (9)","output":"### Answer: GYRATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turns\nAn envelope ('over') of O ('nothing') in GYRATINS, an anagram (~~'turns'~~'trouble') of 'angry 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: Against bikini bottom covered in fake tan (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Against\nA charade of ANT, an anagram ('fake') of 'tan' plus I ('bikin**I** 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: Supreme leader of Egypt supports a politician and outrageous liar (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPERIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supreme\nA charade of I MP ('a politician') plus E ('leader of\u00a0**E**gypt') plus RIAL, an anagram ('outrageous') of 'liar'."}
{"instruction":"You 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!\", Edward belted (8)","output":"### Answer: ROCKETED \n ### Explanation: Definition: belted\nA charade of ROCKET ('salad', a salad plant also known \u2013 over here, anyway \u2013 as arugula) plus ED ('Edward'). The definition is 'belted' in the sense of moved very 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: Bill and Jack begin to understand where to keep horses flexible (10)","output":"### Answer: ADJUSTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flexible\nA charade of AD ('bill') plus J ('Jack') plus U ('begin to\u00a0**U**nderstand') plus STABLE ('where to keep 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: Calendar girl upset Federer and Scotsman (9)","output":"### Answer: GREGORIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calendar\nA charafe of G ('girl') plus REGOR, a reversal ('upset') of ROGER ('Federer') plus IAN ('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: Aircraft route the Starship Enterprise might use? (8)","output":"### Answer: WARPLANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aircraft\nWARP LANE ('route the Starship Enterprise might 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: Both leave 18 plays clapping (8)","output":"### Answer: APPLAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clapping\n18A is ALPHABET SOUP, which forms an anagram ('plays') of BOTH APPLAUSE; remove BOTH ('both 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: Spooner to cuddle vagrant? Nonsense! (6)","output":"### Answer: HUMBUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense\nA Spoonerism of HUG BUM ('cuddle vagrant')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 they risk slaloming round the top of Everest on Sunday? (6)","output":"### Answer: SKIERS \n ### Explanation: Might they risk slaloming round the top of Everest on Sunday? (6)\nA charade of SKIER, an envelope ('round') of E ('top of\u00a0**E**verest') in SKIR, an anagram ('slaloming') of 'risk' plus S ('Sunday'), with a rather improbable extended 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: Yes production wins 2,000 awards (5)","output":"### Answer: EMMYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: awards\nAn envelope ('wins') of MM (Roman numerals, '2,000') in EYS, an anagram ('production') of 'yes', for the American television awards."}
{"instruction":"You 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 time and time again (4)","output":"### Answer: MINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stamp\nA charade of MIN (minute, 'time') plus T (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: Passion is what rematch regularly exhibited (6)","output":"### Answer: WARMTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passion\nAlternate letters ('regularly exhibited') of '**W**h**A**t\u00a0**R**e**M**a**T**c**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: Spotted leader of batty pressure group (6)","output":"### Answer: BLOBBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spotted\nA charade of B ('leader of\u00a0**B**atty') plus LOBBY ('pressure 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: Full of wind, disgorging small amount of gravy? (7)","output":"### Answer: BOATFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: amount of gravy?\nBOA[s]TFUL ('full of wind') minus the S ('disgorging 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: Spooner's Environment Agency plan that protects one from splashes (7)","output":"### Answer: MUDFLAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: that protects one from splashes\nA Spoonerism of FLOOD MAP ('Environmental Agency plan' which really needs to coopt the clue's definition to 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: Frisky echidna, zoo's gift for Leo? (4,2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: SIGN OF THE ZODIAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leo?\nAn anagram ('frisky') of 'echidna zoos gift', with the question mark justifying the indication by 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: Huge US city in recession, too (4)","output":"### Answer: ALSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: too\nA reversal ('in recession') of OS (outsize or oversize, 'huge') plus LA ('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: Cruise in a fur, open to attack (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSAILABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: open to attack\nAn envelope ('in') of SAIL ('cruise') in 'a' plus SABLE ('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: Sly dandies revelling in ways to go to hell (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DEADLY SINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ways to go to hell\nAn anagram ('revelling') of 'sly dandies'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Punctilious, detailed 11, 13 or 17? (4)","output":"### Answer: PRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Punctilious\nPRIM[e] ('11, 13 or 17?' examples of prime numbers \u2013 nothing to do with the clues) minus its last letter ('de-tailed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 passes Brownie test in navel-gazing (4-11)","output":"### Answer: SELF-EXAMINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: navel-gazing\nA charade of S ('finally passe**S**') plus ELF ('Brownie') plus EXAMINATION ('test'). It took a while for the penny to drop 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: Grave bearing tiny cross on archaeological site (7)","output":"### Answer: DIGNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grave bearing\nA charade of DIG ('archaeological site') plus NITY, an anagram ('cross') of '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: I pace banks of Liffey in fury (7)","output":"### Answer: IRATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in fury\nA charade of 'I' plus RATE ('pace') plus LY ('banks of\u00a0**L**iffe**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: Male with extremely erogenous legs (6)","output":"### Answer: STAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: legs\nA charade of STAG ('male') plus ES ('extremely\u00a0**E**rogenou**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: Far from dense, argues with energy (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Far from dense\nA charade of SPARS ('argues') plus 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: Carmen receiving a single wound, feeling no pain (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling no pain\nAn envelope ('receiving') of NALGESI, an anagram ('wound') of 'a single' in AA (Automobile Assocciation, 'carmen')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 believe that legend of Arachne (2,4)","output":"### Answer: MY FOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't believe that\nRead 'legend' as leg 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: Henry II welcoming return of dipso son in foul pants (9)","output":"### Answer: HALITOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: foul pants\nA charade of HALITOSI, an envelope ('welcoming') of TOS, a reversal ('return of') SOT ('dipso') in HAL ('Henry') plus 'II'; plus S ('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: Host served up last of superb Yorkshire pudding (5)","output":"### Answer: BOMBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pudding\nA charade of BOM, a reversal ('served up') of MOB ('host') plus BE ('last of super**B** Yorkshir**E**\"- perhaps a little doubtful way of indicating the last letters of two 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: \"Un-American\" is long-established term to describe Left (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD WORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Un-American\"\nAn envelope ('to describe') of L ('Left') in OLD ('long-established') plus WORD ('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: Curry from Latvia perhaps not finished (5)","output":"### Answer: BALTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curry\nBALTI[c] ('from Latvia perhaps') minus its last letter ('not 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: England evacuated after British Airways' spacecraft is tampered with (11)","output":"### Answer: BASTARDISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tampered with\nA charade of BA'S ('British Airway's') plus TARDIS ('spacecraft' in Dr Who) plus ED ('**E**nglan**D\u00a0**evacuated')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 allowance kept economy active (6,5)","output":"### Answer: POCKET MONEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Child allowance\nAn anagram ('active') of 'kept economy'. A choice 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: Subtly insinuate these are paid every year (9)","output":"### Answer: ANNUITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: these are paid every year\nAn anagram ('subtly') of 'insinuate'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bombs, the ultimate in senseless folly (9)","output":"### Answer: BARMINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: folly\nA charade of BAR ('prohibit') plus MINES ('bombs') plus S ('the ultimate in senseles**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: Transient supporter turned up to invade pitch (8)","output":"### Answer: FLEETING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transient\nAn envelope ('to invade') of EET, a reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of TEE ('supporter') in FLING ('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: Bare half-cut granny, one of a bunch (6)","output":"### Answer: BANANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of a bunch\nA charade of 'ba[re]'minus its latter half ('half cut') plus NANA ('granny')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frivolous\u00a0answer to crossword clue (5)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frivolous\nDouble 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: Unfathomable depth of baby's subconscious (5)","output":"### Answer: ABYSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfathomable depth\nA hidden answer in 'b**ABYS S**ubconscious'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stadium's 12 tiers back housing appeal to Lord Coe (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROSE BOWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stadium\nAn envelope ('housing') of O SEB ('appeal to Lord Coe') in ROW L ('12 tiers back' A, B, C\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: Cage\u00a0St! (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SHUT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cage\nDouble definition. 'st' as an injunction to be 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: Interpreted reductions suspiciously (getting one free) (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSTRUED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interpreted\nAn anagram ('suspiciously') of 'reduct[i]ons' minus the I ('getting one 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: Something for the bed made from these? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something for the bed\nAn anagram ('made from') of '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: Gong sounded by wretched Moyles so intrusive (12)","output":"### Answer: MEDDLESOMELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: so intrusive\nA charade of MEDDLE, a homopone ('sounded') of MEDAL ('gong') plus SOMELY, an anagram ('wretched') of 'Moyles'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A twist of celery as inherent goodness! (1,3)","output":"### Answer: I SAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: goodness!\nA hidden reversed ('a twist of' \u2013 at a pinch, it can serve to describe both manoeuvres) in 'celer**Y AS I**nherent'. Goodness has nothing to do 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: Shorthand recorder sent poetry for review (10)","output":"### Answer: STENOTYPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shorthand recorder\nAn anagram ('for review') of 'sent 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: Pinkerton's work setting for choppers, scrapers in hand (10)","output":"### Answer: GUMSHOEING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pinkerton's work\nA charade of GUMS ('setting for chopper') plus HOEING ('scrapers in hand'?). Pinkerton founded the (American) National Detective Agency."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wine's up 80% (4)","output":"### Answer: ASTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian wine\n4\/5 ('80%') of 'asti[r]' ('up'). Cruciverbalists may be dumbfounded, but there are other Italian wines."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pass (Group A) obtained in old Roman city sampler (12)","output":"### Answer: CHEESETASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: sampler\nAn envelope ('obtained in') of E ('bare pass' \u2013 at least, not an F) plus SET A ('Group A') in CHESTER ('old Roman 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: Totally silent, it appears, over archi\u00adtectural feature (5)","output":"### Answer: OVOLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: archi\u00adtectural feature\nA charade of O VOL (zero volume, 'totally silent') plus O ('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: Adolescent problems? Daughter accepted reverses couldn't be helped (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NEEDS MUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: couldn't be helped\nAn envelope ('accepted') of D ('daughter') in NEESMUST, a reversal ('reverses') of TSUMSEEN, an indirect envelope of SUMS in TEEN ('adolescent 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: Tropical divers mistakenly missing broken link (6)","output":"### Answer: STEAMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tropical\nAn anagram ('divers') of 'mistakenly' minus the letters of 'link' ('missing broken link')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protest's afoot: start singing! (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: start singing\nA charade of STRIKE ('protest') plus UP ('afoot')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dress sets off fine diamond (4)","output":"### Answer: ROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: diamond\n[f]ROCK ('woman's dress') minus the F ('sets off 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: Like a cold seat on the gravy train? (8)","output":"### Answer: SINECURE \n ### Explanation: Like a cold seat on the gravy train? (8)\nCryptic definition, I suppose."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not troubled with tumult in a little margarine spread (6,7,4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: BUTTER WOULDN\u2019T MELT IN HIS MOUTH \n ### Explanation: He's not troubled with tumult in a little margarine spread (6,7,4,2,3,5)\nAn anagram ('spread') of 'hes not troubled with tumult in' plus M ('a little **M**argarine'), with I suppose what is intended as an extended definition, but I think it is rather flaky."}
{"instruction":"You 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 weather people, half looking up in anticipation of trouble (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE TEMPEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work\nA charade of THE TEM, which is THE MET ('weather people') with the latter half reversed ('half looking up') plus ('in anticipation of') PEST ('trouble'). The 'work' is by Shakespeare, 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: Tube to Barking? Show children the way to go (5-5)","output":"### Answer: POTTY-TRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show children the way to go\nCryptic definition 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: Come to an unexpected end, as addition to private bill going through Parliament? (3,2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: DIE ON ONES FEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come to an unexpected end\nAn envelope ('going through') of ON ONES FEE ('addition to private bill') in DIET ('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: \"End of the line\" letter on valentine's card to Mrs Simpson? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: KINGS CROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: End of the line\nDefinition and cryptic definition (with reference to Wallis Simpson, the King being the uncrowned Edward VIII)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 0 or 1, then 10 \u2014 or, on the face of it, 3,4,6, then 7? (4,6,3,5)","output":"### Answer: CALM BEFORE THE STORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 0 or 1, then 10\nThe Beaufort scale: CALM ('0 or 1' \u2013 1 is actually light air) BEFORE ('then') THE STORM ('10'); then essentially the same repeated in terms of clue answers \u2013 although CALM for \"'on the face of it', BUTTER WOULD'NT MELT IN HIS MOUTH\" seems to me a bit of a stretch, though I think I get the idea that such a person's face would show calm."}
{"instruction":"You 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 side of Channel I voiced disapproval aboard water vehicle (3,3)","output":"### Answer: JET SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: water vehicle\nAn envelope ('aboard') of TSK ('voiced disapproval') in JE plus I ('either side of Channel, I' \u2013 French and 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: Block series of TGVs to Paris (4)","output":"### Answer: STOP \n ### Explanation: Block series of TGVs to Paris (4)\nA hidden answer ('series of') in 'TGV**S TO P**aris'. TGV is *Train \u00e0** Grand Vitesse*,a high-speed 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: With time, successor of both (5)","output":"### Answer: THEIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: of both\nA charade of T ('time') plus HEIR ('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: Father goes to Minorca, having break that's all-inclusive (9)","output":"### Answer: PANORAMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: all-inclusive\nA charade of PA ('father') plus NORAMIC, an anagram ('having break') of 'Minorca'."}
{"instruction":"You 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-drawn vehicle\u00a0industry (9)","output":"### Answer: DILIGENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse-drawn vehicle\nA fair 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: Scrap when Communist is told to be quiet! (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scrap\nA charade of SH ('quiet') plus RED ('Communist'); the two particles treated together as an injunction justify the order 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: I meant a change to liven things up (7)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: liven things up\nAn anagram ('change to') of 'I meant 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: Short of shotguns? (4-3)","output":"### Answer: SAWN-OFF \n ### Explanation: Short of shotguns? (4-3)\nCrypticish 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: No, no, not here! (5)","output":"### Answer: THERE \n ### Explanation: No, no, not here! (5)\nOne of those \"It can't be that \u2013 oh yes it can, it's Rufus\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Due to take bus back (3)","output":"### Answer: SUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Due\nA reversal ('to take \u2026 back') of '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: Appeal in two ways (5)","output":"### Answer: REFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appeal\nA palindrome ('in two 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: Pause as priest turns a key (7)","output":"### Answer: RESPITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pause\nA charade of RESPIT, an anagram ('turns') of 'priest' plus E ('a key' 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: Fool's rude, that's for certain (7)","output":"### Answer: ASSURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: certain\nA charade of ASS ('fool') plus URED, an anagram ('that's for', for want of anything better) of 'rude'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, and slip (5)","output":"### Answer: ERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: slip\n[t]ERROR ('panic') minus its first 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: Design pet device, but not what it seems at first (9)","output":"### Answer: DECEPTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not what it seems at first\nAn anagram ('design') of 'pet 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: Judge a little speed to be about right (9)","output":"### Answer: ARBITRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\nAn envelope ('to be about') of R ('right') in 'a' plus BIT ('little') plus RATE ('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: Symbol of sovereignty King Charles had to acknowledge (5)","output":"### Answer: CROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Symbol of sovereignty\nA charade of CR (Carolus Rex, 'King Charles') plus OWN ('acknowledge')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reading for a boss (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boss\nSTUD[y] ('reading') 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: Worst type of underground heating? (8)","output":"### Answer: HELLFIRE \n ### Explanation: Worst type of underground heating? (8)\nCryptic 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: End of spinnaker in large sailing ship (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: sailing ship\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('end of spinnake**R**') in BIG ('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: Painless exercise for dogs (8)","output":"### Answer: SPANIELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dogs\nAn anagram ('exercise') of 'painless'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ernest goes out for records (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: records\nAn anagram ('goes out') of 'Ernest'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 expressions that call for solutions (10)","output":"### Answer: CROSSWORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: that call for solutions\nCROSS 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: It grows more by development (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBRYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It grows\nAn anagram ('development') of 'more by', with an extended 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: Drug found in a police department (4)","output":"### Answer: ACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\nA charade of 'a' plus CID ('police 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: His professionalism may be brought into play (5)","output":"### Answer: ACTOR \n ### Explanation: His professionalism may be brought into play (5)\nCryptic 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: Improve meal or I eat out (10)","output":"### Answer: AMELIORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improve\nAn anagram ('out') of 'meal or I 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: Given the sack\u00a0with enthusiasm (5)","output":"### Answer: FIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given the sack\nDouble definition, the second being allusive."}
{"instruction":"You 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 offices of the Forestry Commission? (8)","output":"### Answer: BRANCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subsidiary offices\nDefinition and cryptic allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sort of poker, perhaps? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FIRE IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: poker, perhaps?\nAn anagram ('sort of') of 'inferior'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Score as a writer (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Score\nDouble 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: Make attractive object \u2014 a listening device (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make attractive\nA charade of END ('object') plus EAR ('a listening 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: Dutch product manufactured to be sent North (4)","output":"### Answer: EDAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch product\nA reversal ('to be sent North' in a down light) of MADE ('manufactured')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 northerner caught in a trap (4)","output":"### Answer: PICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old northerner\nAn envelope ('in') of C ('caught') in PIT ('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: Mount found in Estonia, oddly enough (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mount\nAlternate letters ('oddly enough') of '**E**s**T**o**N**i**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: Polish\u00a0enthusiast (4)","output":"### Answer: BUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish\nDouble 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: Trained spy to dance in jazzy style? (10)","output":"### Answer: SYNCOPATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in jazzy style?\nAn anagram ('trained') of 'spy 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: Cocktail in company in small club (11)","output":"### Answer: SCREWDRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cocktail\nAn envelope ('in' \u2013 the second one; the first just links definition to wordplay) of CREW ('company') in S ('small') plus DRIVER (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: Silent majority's leader with hesitant expression (3)","output":"### Answer: MUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silent\nA charade of M ('**M**ajority's leader') plus UM ('hesitant expression')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with religious books in classes (7)","output":"### Answer: ROTATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goes round\nAn envelope ('in') of OT (Old Testament, 'religious books') in RATES ('classes, 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: Linger, keeping quiet, and capture bird (7)","output":"### Answer: LAPWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nAn envelope ('keeping') of P (*piano*, 'quiet') plus WIN ('capture') in LAG ('linger').\n The Northern Lapwing"}
{"instruction":"You 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 riddles pixie had composed (4-9)","output":"### Answer: SELF-POSSESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: composed\nA charade of S ('last of riddle**S**') plus ELF ('pixie') plus POSSESSED ('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: Ace vendor not normally keeping a cake surplus (13)","output":"### Answer: OVERABUNDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: surplus\nAn envelope ('keeping') of A BUN ('a cake') in OVERDANCE, an anagram ('not normally') of 'ace 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: Comic fool endlessly next to Laurel? (5-2)","output":"### Answer: STAND-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comic\nA charade of STAN ('Laurel') plus DUP[e] ('fool') 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: Old man, character without right range (7)","output":"### Answer: PALETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nA charade of PA (father, 'old man') plus LETTE[r] ('character') minus the R ('without 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: Rower in love with a river (3)","output":"### Answer: OAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rower\nA charade of O ('love') plus 'a' plus 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: Song with an epic air newly enthralling me (8,3)","output":"### Answer: AMERICAN PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\nAn envelope ('enthralling') of 'me' in ARICANPIE, an anagram ('newly') of 'an epic 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 with reserve retiring amid strain, delaying procedure (10)","output":"### Answer: FILIBUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: delaying procedure\nAn envelope ('amid') of I ('one') plus BUS, a reversal ('retiring') of SUB ('reserve') in FILTER ('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: Man considered attractive\u00a0item of jewellery (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man considered attractive\nDouble 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: Restaurant's tips for sorbet written in pen (6)","output":"### Answer: BISTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restaurant\nAn envelope ('written in') of ST ('tips for\u00a0**S**orbe**T**') in BIRO ('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: Strong point about Spielberg film for instance in trailer? (9)","output":"### Answer: FORETASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: trailer?\nAn envelope ('about') of ET ('Spielberg film') plus AS ('for instance') in FORTE ('strong point' e.g. \"his forte is making popular 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: Measures\u00a0areas adjoining buildings (5)","output":"### Answer: YARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measures\nDouble 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: Sophisticated evil is badly disrupting police department (9)","output":"### Answer: CIVILISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sophisticated\nAn envelope ('disrupting') of VILISE, an anagram ('badly') of 'evil is' in CID ('police 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: Equipment that's ruined a plan, I hear, below standard (13)","output":"### Answer: PARAPHERNALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Equipment\nA charade of PAR ('standard', with 'below' indicating the order of the particles) plus APHERNALIA, an anagram ('ruined') of 'a plan I hear'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rhythms in music from ancient empire (5)","output":"### Answer: TEMPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rhythms in music\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'ancien**T EMPI**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: Soldier rising in protest starts to denounce some revered figures (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMIGODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: revered figures\nAn envelope ('in') of IG, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of GI ('soldier') in DEMO ('protest') plus DS ('starts to\u00a0**D**enounce\u00a0**S**ome')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a lad wanted but wasted (6,3,4)","output":"### Answer: WATTLE AND DAUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building material\nAn anagram ('wasted') of 'a lad wanted 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: Feathers covering extremities of pigeon with singular corpulence (9)","output":"### Answer: PLUMPNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: corpulence\nAn envelope ('covering') of PN ('extremities of\u00a0**P**igeo**N**') in PLUMES ('feathers') plus S ('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: First worries raised about electronic part of racket? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SWEET SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of racket?\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('electronic') in SWETSPOT, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of TOP ('first') plus STEWS ('worries' 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: Poorer force enemies line up (5,3)","output":"### Answer: WORSE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poorer\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of F ('force') plus FOES ('enemies') plus ROW ('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: Famous person's stage tip (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Famous person\nA charade of LEG ('stage') plus END ('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: Learner overcome by atmosphere of hearing (5)","output":"### Answer: AURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of hearing\nA charade of AURA ('atmosphere') plus L ('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: Prepare for cardinal (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare\nDouble 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: Trains in King's Cross, men expecting disorder (7,8)","output":"### Answer: MORNING SICKNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: expecting disorder\nAn anagram ('trains' \u2013 the s seems a little dubious) of 'in King's Cross 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: Prisoners holding on to chimney stacks (7)","output":"### Answer: COLUMNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stacks\nAn envelope ('holding on to') of LUM ('chimney') in CONS ('prisoners')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with woman and children (5)","output":"### Answer: ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: children\nA charade of IS ('lives') plus SUE ('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: Vital foreign talks to begin in Greece (9)","output":"### Answer: ENERGETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vital\nAn anagram ('foreign') of T ('**T**alks to begin') plus 'in Greece'. The last clue for me to parse, and I cannot say that I am wild 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: Duo (English) playing intro to Miley Cyrus hit (10)","output":"### Answer: EURYTHMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duo\nA charade of E ('English') plus URYTHMICS, an anagram ('playing') of M ('intro to\u00a0**M**iley') plus 'Cyrus hit'. The duo was English, but I do not think the definition extends beyond 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: Friend throwing a punch (4)","output":"### Answer: CHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: punch\nCHIN[a] (plate, rhyming slang, mate, 'friend') minus the A ('throwing 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: Running on time, trains making stops (12)","output":"### Answer: TERMINATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stops\nAn anagram ('running') of 'on time trains'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decreasing support in front of ground, club directors admit (7,5)","output":"### Answer: IRONING BOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decreasing support\nAn envelope ('admit') of 'in' plus G ('front of\u00a0**G**round') in IRON (golf 'club') plus BOARD ('directors'), with a cryptic 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: No Conservative to stop slide (4)","output":"### Answer: EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: slide\n[c]EASE ('stop') minus the C ('no 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: Subway, perhaps, to let street atmosphere enter (10)","output":"### Answer: RESTAURANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subway, perhaps\nAn envelope ('to enter') of ST ('street') plus AURA ('atmosphere') in RENT ('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: Male entering Iran, flying to a country (9)","output":"### Answer: ARGENTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA charade of ARGENTIN, an envelope ('enterning') of GENT ('male') in ARIN, an anagram ('flying') of 'Iran'; 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: Train\u00a0carriage (5)","output":"### Answer: COACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Train\nDouble 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: Space for pins on back to fasten (7)","output":"### Answer: LEGROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Space for pins\nA charade of LEG (~~'pins' ~~~~-plural?~~ 'on') plus ROOM, a reversal ('~~on~~ back') of MOOR ('to fasten')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 good drugs for pushy '80s people (7)","output":"### Answer: YUPPIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: pushy '80s people\nA charade of YUP ('right' as an expression of agreement) plus PI ('good') plus ES ('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: Virgin crew help on board (6)","output":"### Answer: MAIDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Virgin\nAn envelope ('on board') of AID ('help') in MEN ('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: Spa break without men (6)","output":"### Answer: RESORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spa\nAn envelope ('without') of OR ('men') in 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: One following on motorway is nearly late (2,8)","output":"### Answer: IN EXTREMIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: nearly late\nA charade of I ('one') plus NEXT ('following') plus RE ('on') plus M ('motorway') plus '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: Ray Winstone's back into '70s style (5)","output":"### Answer: GLEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ray\nAn envelope ('into') of E (\"Winston**E**'s back') in GLAM ('70s style'). Ray Winstone is an actor, although I do not think that information is of much relevance 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: Climax from short clip describing key motive (9)","output":"### Answer: CRESCENDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climax\nAn envelope ('describing') of ESC ('key' on a computer keyboard) plus END ('motive') in CRO[p] ('clip') 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: Look fit for image (4)","output":"### Answer: LOGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: image\nA charade of LO ('look') plus GO ('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: Where strikers go in game to strike? (8)","output":"### Answer: MATCHBOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where strikers go\nA charade of MATCH ('game') plus BOX ('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: Leaving drink in can to one side: winning prize (7,3)","output":"### Answer: STIRRUP CUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaving drink\nA charade of STIR (prison, 'can') plus R (right, 'to one side') plus UP ('winning') plus CUP ('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: Bottle containing tablets (iodine or another element) (9)","output":"### Answer: MAGNESIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: another element\nAn envelope ('containing') of ES ('tablets' this time) plus I (chemical symbol, 'iodine') in MAGNUM ('bottle', a wine bottle size containing about 1.5l.)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 women with complete protection from infection (8)","output":"### Answer: FIREWALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: protection from infection\nA charade of FIRE ('stimulate') plus W ('women') plus ALL ('complete'), for the computer software 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: Bird mostly sitting on egg, eating round berry (8)","output":"### Answer: GOOSEGOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: berry\nA charade of GOOS[e] ('bird') minus its last letter ('mostly'; of course, there follows a E in the answer, but that is clued separately) plus EGOG, an envelope ('eating') of O ('round') in 'egg', for the common name for a gooseberry."}
{"instruction":"You 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 area to west \u2014 American islands? (6)","output":"### Answer: HAWAII \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot area to west \u2014 American islands?\nA charade of H ('hot') plus A ('area') plus W ('west') plus A ('American') plus I I ('Islands' -two of them to be precise), with an &lit 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: Is sick? Right going for cuts (6)","output":"### Answer: ETCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: cuts\n[r]ETCHES ('is sick') minus the R ('right 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: Upset with leaves on line (5)","output":"### Answer: TEARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upset\nA charade of TEA ('leaves') plus RY (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: Current following old news (4)","output":"### Answer: INFO \n ### Explanation: Definition: news\nA charade of IN ('current') plus F ('following') plus O ('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: Composition arranged? No chance! (8)","output":"### Answer: CHACONNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composition\nAn anagram ('arranged') of '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: Times editor's removed (6)","output":"### Answer: ERASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: removed\nA charade of ERAS ('times') plus ED ('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: Demolish one in lead (4)","output":"### Answer: RUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demolish\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') in RUN ('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: Sparkling drink gets fragrance after a little work (10)","output":"### Answer: OPALESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sparkling\nA charade of OP ('a little work') plus ALE ('drink') plus SCENT ('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: Clumsy German, hurt when touring university (6)","output":"### Answer: GAUCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clumsy\nAn envelope ('when touring') of U ('university') in G ('German') plus ACHE ('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: Old Bob and Carol separated by rising ground (8)","output":"### Answer: SHILLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Bob\nAn envelope ('sepatated by') of HILL ('rising ground') in SING ('carol')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 foremost field (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: field\nA charade of DO ('study') plus MAIN ('foremost')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 concerned with old tunic (6)","output":"### Answer: CHITON \n ### Explanation: Definition: old tunic\nA charade of CHIT ('bill') plus ON ('concerned 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: Doctor led fraud? That's appalling! (8)","output":"### Answer: DREADFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: appalling\nAn anagram ('doctor') of 'led 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: Quarrels about recipe for fish (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('recipe') in SPATS ('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: Pope rash to change punctuation (10)","output":"### Answer: APOSTROPHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: punctuation\nAn anagram ('change') of 'pope rash 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: Caught part of face a blow (4)","output":"### Answer: CLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a blow\nA charade of C ('caught') plus LIP ('part of 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: Find the solution for fish in river (6)","output":"### Answer: DECODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find the solution\nAn envelope ('in') of COD ('fish') in DEE ('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: Heathen in Italy often on the fiddle (8)","output":"### Answer: PAGANINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: often on the fiddle\nA charade of PAGAN ('heathen') plus 'in' plus I ('Italy'), with a cryptic indication."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 of handouts ordered (8)","output":"### Answer: THOUSAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: A large number\nAn anagram ('ordered') of 'handouts'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about in tin (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Search\nAn envelope ('in') of CA (*circa,* 'about') in SN (chemical symbol, '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: Export leader taken over? Invest! (6)","output":"### Answer: ENROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invest\nA reversal ('over') of E ('**E**xport leader') plus BORNE ('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: Excited swimmer is eating continually (8)","output":"### Answer: FEVERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excited\nAn envelope ('is eating') of EVER ('continually') in 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: Sadly Carol joined a cult in summer (10)","output":"### Answer: CALCULATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: summer\nAn anagram ('sadly') of 'Carol' plus '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: Derive support from article in house that's new (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LEAN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Derive support from\nAn envelope ('in') of AN (indefinite 'article') in LEO ('house' astrological) plus ('that's', which must be interpreted as \"that has\") 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: Pass by the Spanish church feature (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass by\nA charade of EL ('the Spanish') plus APSE ('church 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: Naval officer briefly has love for humanity (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPASSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: humanity\nA charade of COM (commodore, 'naval officer briefly') plus PASSION ('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: Sneak in late (8)","output":"### Answer: INFORMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sneak\nA charade of 'in' plus FORMER ('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: Lunatic tore round island for sustenance (8)","output":"### Answer: NUTRIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sustenance\nAn envelope ('round') of I ('island') in NUT ('lunatic') plus RENT ('tore')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 students making careless mistake (4-2)","output":"### Answer: SLIP-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: careless mistake\nA reversal ('upset' in a down light) of PUPILS ('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: Soldier gets support for weapon (6)","output":"### Answer: RAPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\nA charade of RA ('soldier') plus PIER ('support'). The Guardian seems to think the answer is RAPPED. I do not believe a word 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: Hammer old Bob put on shelf (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hammer\nA charade of S (shilling, 'old bob' \u2013 see 14A) plus LEDGE ('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: Tiny bit of nasturtium eaten by shy rabbit (4)","output":"### Answer: CONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: rabbit\nAn envelope ('eaten by') of N ('tiny bit of **N**asturtium') in COY ('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: Happy hour in pub right away leads to hugs and excitement (8)","output":"### Answer: BROUHAHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: excitement\nA charade of BROUHA, an envelope ('in') of ROUH, an anagram ('happy') of 'hour' in BA[r] ('pub') minus the R ('right away'); plus HA ('leads to **H**ugs **A**nd'). An intricate wordplay hidden under a splendid 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: Intervals in boundary, closed with no U-turns (6)","output":"### Answer: SIXTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intervals\nA charade of SIX ('boundary' in cricket) plus THS, a reversal ('turns') of SH[u]T ('closed') minus the U ('with no 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: Sort of thinking lacking in man going overboard (6)","output":"### Answer: KNIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: man going overboard\nAn anagram ('sort of') 'th[in]king' minus the IN ('lacking in'). The cryptic definition refers to the chess piece (think 'over board'). A superb piece of misdirection, and fittingly my last one 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: Drying agent painter used in second East End abode (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SODA LIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drying agent\nAn envelope ('used in') of DALI ('painter') in S ('seond') plus 'OME ('East End abode')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spud, but no King Edward in fact (4)","output":"### Answer: STAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fact\nA charade of S ('small') plus TAT[er] ('spud') minus ER ('but no King Edward'). The answer is an abbreviation for statistic, '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: Cissy with phobia, mostly about science (10)","output":"### Answer: BIOPHYSICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: science\nAn anagram ('about') of 'cissy' plus 'phobi[a]' 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: Second cousin's mum's not a cop (7)","output":"### Answer: MOUNTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cop\nA charade of MO ('second') plus [a]UNTIE ('cousin's mum') minus the A ('not a'). The second apostrophe s would be for \"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: Whines as Saint Bernard's sent back? (7)","output":"### Answer: SNIVELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whines\nA reversal ('sent back') of S ('saint' \u2013 yes, St. is the more comon abbreviation, but S is valid, and the plural SS less uncommon) plus LEVIN ('') plus the apostrophe '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: Moan made in wrong part of www.theguardian.com (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DOMAIN NAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of www.theguardian.com\nAn anagram ('wrong') of 'moan made 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: Times \"Diary\" is not even read here (4)","output":"### Answer: DAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Times\nOdd letters ('is not even read here') of '**D**i**A**r**Y** i**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: Like Inspector Clouseau's awful jewellery? (8)","output":"### Answer: BUMBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like Inspector Clouseau\nA charade of BUM ('awful') plus BLING ('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: Washbasin in toilet? A bowl wife left out (6)","output":"### Answer: LAVABO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Washbasin\nA charade of LAV ('toilet') plus 'a bo[wl]' minus ('out') W ('wife') and 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: Highly-strung Edward, absorbed in self-reflection (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Highly-strung\nAn envelope ('absorbed in') of NED ('Edward') in OGE, a reversal ('reflection') of EGO ('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: Disgraced ex-president loses temper at first, having lost in card game (8)","output":"### Answer: PINOCHLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: card game\nAn envelope ('having \u2026 in') of L ('lost'; the abbreviation is not given in Chambers, but I would have thought it common enough) in PINOCHE[t] ('disgraced ex-president') minus the T ('loses **T**emper 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: Trump's nightly tweeting starts to get explosive (15)","output":"### Answer: TRINITROTOLUENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: explosive\nTNT ('**T**rump's **N**ightly **T**weeting starts') rendered 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: Disturbance gent brought about in WC (8,7)","output":"### Answer: TUNGSTEN CARBIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: WC\nAn anagram ('brought about') of 'disturbance gent'. WC is the chemical symbol (W from the old name wolfram for tungsten; essentially the same misdirection is used in 7D, which seems 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: Isn't it possible a Python antihero's someone from Santander? (10)","output":"### Answer: CANTABRIAN \n ### Explanation: Isn't it possible a Python antihero's someone from Santander? (10)\nA charade of CAN'T ('isn't it possible') plus 'a' plus BRIAN ('Python antihero' \u2013 a reference to the film 'Life of Brian'). Santander is the capital of the region of Cantabria 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: Stepson embraces current love (7)","output":"### Answer: PASSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: love\nAn envelope ('embraces') of I (physical symbol, electric 'current') in PAS ('step') plus '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: Novel Dune's not new? Indeed! (4)","output":"### Answer: USED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indeed\nAn anagram ('novel') of 'du[n]e's' minus the N ('not new'). That leaves 'indeed' as the definition, referring back to 'not new', 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: One might go off playing sex video with pelvic exercises at start (9,6)","output":"### Answer: EXPLOSIVE DEVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One might go off\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'sex video' plus 'pelvic' plus E ('**E**xercises at 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: As WC, perhaps, when in use periodically? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: CHEMICAL SYMBOLS \n ### Explanation: As WC, perhaps, when in use periodically? (8,7)\nCryptic definition: the periodic table of elements includes those identified by the chemical symbols As (arsenic), W (tungsten) and C (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: Detective series given tip by Queen and Country (10)","output":"### Answer: HINTERLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Detective series\nA charade of HINT ('tip') plus ER ('Queen') plus LAND ('country'). I picked up the BBC series on Netflix."}
{"instruction":"You 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 courier, showing mental problems \u2026 (4-3)","output":"### Answer: HANG-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: mental problems\nA charade of HANG ('kill') plus UPS (United Parcel Service, 'courier')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 80% of that is due to 19 13 or 15 (4)","output":"### Answer: IDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19 13 or 15\ni.e. *id es[t] *('that is') using the first four of the five letters ('80%'). In the definition 19 refers to the clue 19A DAYS, but the 13 and 15 do not: in the Roman calendar the ides (strictly a plural, agreeing with 19A) were either the 13th or 15th day of the month. The Ides of March (or May, July, October) would be the 15th."}
{"instruction":"You 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 porter right to provide a warning (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED ALERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a warning\nA charade of RED (in the face, 'angry') plus ALE ('porter') plus RT ('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: Crowd around unfinished cream puddings (6)","output":"### Answer: BOMBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: puddings\nA charade of BOM, a reversal ('around') of MOB ('crowd') plus BES[t] ('cream') minus its last letter ('unfinished'). I included a mouthwatering thumbnail of a bombe in a recent 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: The very best church? Hey, it's in Paris! (8)","output":"### Answer: CHOICEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: The very best \nA charade of CH ('church') plus OI ('hey') plus C'EST (French for IT IS \u2013 'it's 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: Look into crash at downhill race (6)","output":"### Answer: SLALOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: downhill race\nAn envelope ('into') of LO ('look') in SLAM ('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: Wild bird called out (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\nA homophone ('called out') of RUFF ('bird' \u2013 the female is called a reeve, and does not have the male's neck ruff and topknot)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hours working with a mop (9)","output":"### Answer: AMORPHOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irregular\nAn anagram ('working') of 'hours' plus 'a 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: Applied force, popping the most noticeable spot (5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: PRIDE OF PLACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the most noticeable spot\nAn anagram ('popping') of 'applied 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: One hesitates to revive English leader after knockout (12)","output":"### Answer: ANAESTHETISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: knockout\nA charade of AN ('one') plus AESTHETIS, an anagram ('to revive') of 'hesitates' plus E ('**E**nglish leader'). I think the verb is generally rendered in two words, knock 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: Marked transformation in main coins carried (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SEA CHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marked transformation\nA charade of SEA ('main') plus CHANGE ('coins 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: Seconds left to postpone trip (5)","output":"### Answer: UPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: trip\n[s]U[s]PEND ('postpone') minus S S ('seconds 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 back dessert, a hot sort of sponge (6)","output":"### Answer: LOOFAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of sponge\nA charade of LOOF, a reversal ('send back') of FOOL ('dessert') plus 'a' plus H ('hot'). A loofah or luffa is the fibrous skeleton of a cucumber-like fruit,and serves for the scrubbing function of 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: Spy network endlessly stifling triumphant outburst (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MATA HARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spy\nAn envelope ('stifling') of AHA ('triumphal outburst') in MATRI[x] ('network') minus its last letter ('endlessly'). Mata Hari, real name Margaretha Geertruide Zelle, was a Dutch exotic dancer, executed by a French firing squad during the First World War, as a spy for 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: Cultivated fellow with battery (6)","output":"### Answer: FARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cultivated\nA charade of F ('fellow') plus ARMED ('with 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: A shoe lined with light threads (8)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: threads\nAn envelope ('lined with') of THIN ('light') in CLOG ('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: Minute\u00a0button on some devices (6)","output":"### Answer: RECORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minute\nDouble 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: Parachute initially deployed by villain (6)","output":"### Answer: DROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parachute\nA charade of D ('initially\u00a0**D**eployed') plus ROGUE ('villain')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drape hair over a growth on the head? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOCK HORNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\nAn envelope ('to drape \u2026 over') of HORN ('a growth on the head') in LOCKS ('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: Reforms inside NHS are a wake up call (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: RISE AND SHINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a wake up call\nAn anagran ('reforms') of 'inside NHS 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: Plant kiss on cheek after presenting ring (5)","output":"### Answer: OXLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nA charade of O ('ring') plus X ('kiss') plus LIP ('cheek', in the sense of impertinence). If you think you have seen it in England, it is more likely to have been the similar cowslip."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Workshop knocked up decent hat (8)","output":"### Answer: BALMORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hat\nA charade of BAL, a reversal ('knocked up' in a down light) of LAB ('workshop') plus MORAL ('decent')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for odd steamy compound (8)","output":"### Answer: SEMESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Term\nA charade of SEM ('odd\u00a0**S**t**E**a**M**y') plus ESTER (organic chemistry, 'compound')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, with gravity, O Flower of Scotland at key social event (2,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: GO FOR THE BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tackle\nA charade of G ('gravity') plus 'O' plus FORTH ('flower of Scotland') plus E (musical 'key') plus BALL ('social 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: Candidate to put up first part of capital on time (9)","output":"### Answer: POSTULANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Candidate\nA charade of POST ('put up' bail, for example) plus ULAN ('first part of capital'; ULAANBAATAR, the capital of Mongolia, was formerly anglicised as Ulan Bator; or there is the less well-known Ulan-Ude, the capital city of the Republic of Buryatia, Russia) plus T ('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: Scored symbol on fish caught by port, mainly (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BASS CLEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scored symbol\nA charade of BASS ('fish') plus C ('caught') plus LEF[t] ('port') minus its last letter ('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 has written understanding to meet royal mistress (8)","output":"### Answer: PARAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: mistress\nA charade of PARA ('soldier') plus MOU (Memorandum of Understanding, 'written understanding') plus R ('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: Write up on the greatest Asian (6)","output":"### Answer: NEPALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian\nA charade of NEP, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of PEN ('write') plus ALI (Muhammad, '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: Lacking head protection, though putting two and two together? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: putting two and two together\n[p]ADDING ('protection') minus its first letter ('lacking 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: Ambassador has a very English fling (5)","output":"### Answer: HEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fling\nA charade of HE (His Excellency, traditional title of 'ambassador') plus 'a' plus V ('very') plus E ('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: Game reserve captured by writer, opening out (8)","output":"### Answer: CRIBBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nAn envelope ('captured by') of BAG ('reserve') in [s]CRIBE ('writer') minus its first letter ('opening 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: Dispute bringing strikes about (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispute\nA reversal ('bringing \u2026 about') of RAPS ('strikes'). My first choice was SPAT, which is perhaps a better fit for 'dispute' but not so good for '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: Child led by mother to become builder (5)","output":"### Answer: MASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: builder\nA charade of MA ('mother') plus 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: Inherited bric-a-brac finally in a home artist left (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCESTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inherited\nAn envelope ('in') of C ('bric-a-bra**C** finally') in 'a' plus NEST ('home') plus RA ('artist') plus 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: Warning about bone I name wrongly in humorous story (5,3,2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: THREE MEN IN A BOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: humorous story\nAn envelope ('about') of EMENINABO, an anagram ('wrongly') of 'bone I name' in THREAT ('warning'). The humorous story is by Jerome K Jerome."}
{"instruction":"You 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 off from Maine, going west, having wandered around (7)","output":"### Answer: REMOVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took off\nAn envelope ('having \u2026 around') of EM, a reversal ('going west') of ME (USPS standard abbreviation, 'Maine') in ROVED ('wandered')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 details in dogma I virtually reversed (6)","output":"### Answer: TRIVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Petty detail\nA hidden answer reversed in 'dogm**A I VIRT**ually'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One fishing in lake consumed by exasperation (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One fishing\nAn envelope ('consumed b') of L ('lake') in ANGER ('exasperation')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 false humility not unknown (7)","output":"### Answer: LITHIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Element\nAn anagram ('false') of 'humilit[y]' minus the Y ('not 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: Actually in bad form, fat cat at sea (2,1,6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS A MATTER OF FACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actually\nAn anagram ('bad') of 'form fat cat at sea'. Yes, 'at sea' is anagrist, not 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: Arise and make speech about island spirit (9)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arise\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('island') plus GIN ('spirit') in ORATE ('make 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: Flower ending in display behind platform (5)","output":"### Answer: DAISY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nA charade of DAIS ('platform') plus Y ('ending in displa**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: Speaker's way of walking, making entrance (4)","output":"### Answer: GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance\nA homophone ('speaker's') of GAIT ('way of walking'). For once, a homophone which I think would be difficult to dispute \u2013 and there is no doubt which version 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: Can old favourites, coming back, hurry up? (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: STEP ON IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hurry up\nA reversal ('coming back') of TIN ('can') plus O ('old') plus PETS ('favourites')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ground encountered between church and eastern railway (8)","output":"### Answer: CEMETERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burial ground\nA charade of CE ('Church' of England) plus MET ('encountered') plus E ('eastern') plus RY ('railway'), with 'between' indicating the order of the particles. Or you could regard it as an envelope, but there are enough of those elsewhere 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: Play recruit, receiving thanks led by popular player (15)","output":"### Answer: INSTRUMENTALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: player\nA charade of IN ('popular') plus STRUM ('play') plus ENTALIST, an envelope ('receiving') of TA ('thanks') in ENLIST ('recruit' 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: Begin disorderly spree (5)","output":"### Answer: BINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spree\nAn anagram ('disorderly') of '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: State of India with leader in authority (2-5)","output":"### Answer: GO-AHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: authority\nA charade of GOA ('State of India') plus HEAD ('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: Embodiment of spirit once in a broadcast (15)","output":"### Answer: PERSONIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embodiment\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'of spirit once 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: Connect with engineers behind schedule (6)","output":"### Answer: RELATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Connect\nA charade of RE (Royal 'Engineers') plus LATE ('behind schedule')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Text about split accepted by saint (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRIPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Text\nAn envelope ('accepted by') of C (*circa*, 'about')\u00a0plus RIP ('split') in ST ('saint')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 influence in fight, not right (8)","output":"### Answer: ESSAYIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nAn envelope ('in') of SAY ('influence') in [r]ESIST ('fight') minus the R ('not 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: Explosive in large container carried by express, mostly (8)","output":"### Answer: VOLCANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Explosive\nAn envelope ('carried by') of L ('large') plus CAN ('container') in VOIC[e] ('express', verb) 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: Satisfied with hotel in fantastic stay? It's a gem (8)","output":"### Answer: AMETHYST \n ### Explanation: Definition: gem\nAn envelope ('in') of MET ('satisfied') plus H ('hotel') in AYST, an anagram ('fantastic') 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: Trade union in retreat overturned custom (6)","output":"### Answer: RITUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: custom\nAn envelope ('in') of TU ('trade union') in RIAL, a reversal ('overturned') of LAIR ('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: Greatest finish from scorer, for example, coming up in final (7)","output":"### Answer: LARGEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greatest\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('finish from score**R**') plus GE, a reversal ('coming up' in a down light) of EG ('for example') in LAST ('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: Excerpt from Caesar on Gallic garment (6)","output":"### Answer: SARONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: garment\nA hidden answer ( 'excerpt from') in 'Cae**SAR ON G**allic', for a one-part 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: Agent, out of bed, tired (3,2)","output":"### Answer: FED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: tired\nA charade of FED (Federal 'agent') plus UP ('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: One in business who has retired? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPING PARTNER \n ### Explanation: One in business who has retired? (8,7)\nCryptic 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: To begin with, it is an internal inflammation (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTERITIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: an internal inflammation\nA charade of ENTER ('begin') plus '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: Warning! This woman is dangerous (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\nDouble 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: Handy lubricant? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PALM OIL \n ### Explanation: Handy lubricant? (4,3)\nPunning 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: If trail is vandalised, supplies by plane (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRLIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: supplies by plane\nAn anagram ('is vandalised') of 'if trail'. To avoid a clash of verbal form, 'supplies' and the answer have to be taken as nouns."}
{"instruction":"You 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 food produced in layers (3)","output":"### Answer: EGG \n ### Explanation: Form of food produced in layers (3)\nCryptic 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: Certainly it's not Far Eastern in origin (7)","output":"### Answer: NEAREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certainly it's not Far\nAn anagram ('in origin') of '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: All together in France (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN MASSE \n ### Explanation: All together in France (2,5)\nI suppose there is a cryptic element 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: Firm has a deficit \u2014 one in large figures (7)","output":"### Answer: COLOSSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: large figures\nA charade of CO (company, 'firm') plus LOSS ('a deficit') plus I ('one'). Excellent 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: There's no catch in it (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DEAD SEA \n ### Explanation: There's no catch in it (4,3)\nCryptic 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: She means to seek legal redress (3)","output":"### Answer: SUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\nDouble 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: Many not able to provide a word of opposite meaning (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a word of opposite meaning\nAn anagram ('able to provide') of 'many 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: Refrain from giving sailor a dirty look (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refrain from\nA charade of AB (able-bodied 'sailor') plus STAIN ('a dirty 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: Hail or drops of water in Scotland (5)","output":"### Answer: GREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hail\nDouble definition, the second being a Scots word for 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: Just\u00a0not taking sides (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\nEssentially the same definition twice, with the meaning of 'just' as \"simply\" (or thereabouts) providing a touch of the 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: Post-free? (9,6)","output":"### Answer: SITUATION VACANT \n ### Explanation: Post-free? (9,6)\nCryptic 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: A new broom often makes them (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SWEEPING CHANGES \n ### Explanation: A new broom often makes them (8,7)\nCryptic 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: Once article for sale comes up, applaud (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: applaud\nA charade of EX ('once') plus TOL, a reversal ('comes up' in a down light) of LOT ('article for sale' in an auction)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 find postal order in one's wallet (7)","output":"### Answer: PURPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Will\nAn envelope ('find \u2026 in') of PO ('postal order') in PURSE ('one's wallet'; 'one's' does not serve much purpose 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: Brief communication raising school rent (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTELET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief communication\nA charade of NOTE, a reversal ('raising' in a down light) of ETON ('school') plus LET ('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: While away time in a sea journey (7)","output":"### Answer: PASSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sea journey\nA charade of PASS ('while away') plus AGE ('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: Conductor's support for uplifting alternative string sound (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor's support\nA charade of RO, a reversal ('uplifting' in a down light) of OR ('alternative') plus STRUM ('string 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: A bloomer he made, being too fond of his image (9)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSUS \n ### Explanation: A bloomer he made, being too fond of his image (9)\nA slightly cryptic reference to the . \n Dali's version: The Metamorphosis of Narcissus"}
{"instruction":"You 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 part in a hit parade (4,3,8)","output":"### Answer: RUNS THE GAUNTLET \n ### Explanation: Takes part in a hit parade (4,3,8)\nCryptic definition \u2013 as the hittee, not the hitter!"}
{"instruction":"You 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 imply sharecropping? (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLOTMENT \n ### Explanation: Does this imply sharecropping? (9)\nA sharecropper is a tenant farmer who gives the landowner a share of the crops in lieu of rent, but here is intended to signify cryptically the apportioning of public land for garden 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: Appeal of love on board ship (3)","output":"### Answer: SOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appeal\nAn envelope of O ('love') in SS ('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: Born and even briefly raised (3)","output":"### Answer: NEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Born\nA reversal ('raised' in a down light) of E'EN ('even briefly'; 'briefly' is generally used in crosswords to indicate the lopping of a letter from the end of a word, but one can hardly claim that e'en is not a briefer form of 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: Possibly train as a singer (7)","output":"### Answer: SINATRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a singer\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'train 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: Post one is after is one in a Shiite sect (7)","output":"### Answer: ISMAILI \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in a Shiite sect\nA charade of 'is' ('the second one) plus MAIL ('post') plus I ('one'). Not one of the happier surfaces from Rufus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breathless piper lacks expression (7)","output":"### Answer: DEADPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacks expression\nA charade of DEAD ('breathless') plus PAN ('piper')"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 leave one country for another (7)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\nAUSTR[al]IA ('one country') minus A L ('a number leave' \u2013 50 to be precise)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tina set up with a new name (5)","output":"### Answer: ANITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: new name\nA charade of ANIT, a reversal ('set up' in a down light) of 'Tina' 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: Jail like Tijuana lacks interior for game (7)","output":"### Answer: CANASTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA charade of CAN ('jail') plus AS ('like') plus TA ('**T**[ijuan]**A** lacks interior').**\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: I've run out of patience stuffing cheese roll (7)","output":"### Answer: BRIOCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: roll\nAn envelope ('stuffing') of OCH ('I've runout of patience' \u2013 a Scottish interjection) in BRIE ('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: What was that about following a second US sportsman? (4)","output":"### Answer: ASHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: US sportsman\nA charade of 'a' plus S ('second') plus HE, a reversal ('about') of EH? ('what was 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: George Orwell and Colette finally breaking even, which produces a high note (9)","output":"### Answer: FLAGEOLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: which produces a high note\nAn envelope ('breaking') of GEO. ('George') plus LE ('Orwel**L** and Colett**E** finally') in FLAT ('even'). A FLAGEOLET here is not a bean, but a small high-pitched flute, so the \"definition\" is allusive, or requires a preface \"something which produces \u2026\" or the like, to make a true 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: Whack southern pests (5)","output":"### Answer: SLICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whack\nA charade of S ('southern') plus LICE ('pests'). I am not sure about the definition: the nearest I can think of is a pulled golf 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: Drive any convertible \u2014 red, say, from here (8)","output":"### Answer: VINEYARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: red, say, from here\nAn anagram ('convertible') of 'drive 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: In full, oven-ready relish (4)","output":"### Answer: LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: relish\nA hidden answer in 'ful**L OVE**n-ready'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Premium book about the country (5)","output":"### Answer: BONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Premium\nA charade of B ('book') plus ON ('about') plus US (A, '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: Name Will shortly after Bill's rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: CALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name\nA charade of CA, a reversal ('rejected') of AC ('bill') plus 'LL ('will 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: Which comes as no shock to those who have it (8)","output":"### Answer: ALOPECIA \n ### Explanation: Which comes as no shock to those who have it (8)\nCryptic 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: Mason's fermented juice? (5)","output":"### Answer: PERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mason\nDouble definition: the fictional character Perry Mason created by Erle Stanley Gardner, and the counterpart of cider made with pears rather than 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: Water collection difficulty: pieces start to tear (9)","output":"### Answer: CATCHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Water collection\nA charade of CATCH ('difficulty') plus MEN ('pieces' on a chess board, say) plus T ('start to\u00a0**T**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: Before Elton's first hit record (4)","output":"### Answer: TAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: record\nA charade of TAP ('hit') plus E ('**E**lton's 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: Texas to undergo housing shock (7)","output":"### Answer: ASTOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: shock\nA hidden answer ('housing') in 'Tex**AS TO UND**ergo'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cerise rocks without volume\/mass? (7)","output":"### Answer: SERVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mass\nAn envelope ('without') of V ('volume') in SERICE, an anagram ('rocks') of 'cerise'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 through\u00a0a predic\u00adament (4)","output":"### Answer: PASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way through\nDouble definition (\"We have come to a pretty pass\"probably does not mean admiring the 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: Mean to cover the interior starting point, comparatively (8)","output":"### Answer: BASELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: starting point, comparatively\nA charade of BASE ('mean') plus LINE ('cover the interior')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not right after second scotch (6)","output":"### Answer: STIFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: scotch\nA charade of S ('second') plus T[r]IFLE ('dessert') minus the R ('not 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: Red shift within British queen's range (8)","output":"### Answer: ARDENNES \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nAn envelope ('within') of RDE, an anagram ('shift') of 'red' in ANNE'S ('British queen's'), for the mountain range mostly 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: Very cowardly, not quite returning gunfire (6)","output":"### Answer: VOLLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: gunfire\nA charade of V ('very') plus OLLEY, a reversal ('returning') of YELLO[w] ('cowardly') 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: Hard drinker, extern\u00adally wrecked (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrecked\nAn envelope ('externally') of H ('hard') in SOT ('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: Publicity vehicle takes time to get on edge (9)","output":"### Answer: ADVANTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: edge\nA charade of AD ('publicity') plus VAN ('vehicle') plus T ('time') plus AGE ('get 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: Hood's after the sheriff's head \u2014 look annoyed! (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: look annoyed\nA charade of S ('**S**heriff's head') plus COWL ('hood')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Walter casually said: \"Convention\" (5)","output":"### Answer: RALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Convention\nSounds something like ('casually said') RALEIGH ('Sir Walter')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sloped writing support aid (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKHAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sloped writing\nA charade of BACK ('support') plus HAND ('aid'). Italics slope forward, backhand, 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: Dog has a temperature? Setter has remedy! (8)","output":"### Answer: CURATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: remedy\nA charade of CUR ('dog') plus 'a' plus T ('temperature') plus I'VE ('setter has'). CURATIVE 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: Tragedy of trail map-making body (6)","output":"### Answer: PATHOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tragedy\nA charade of PATH ('trail') plus OS (Ordnance Survey, the UK department \u2013 currently a government-owned company \u2013 charged with the production of maps, 'map-making 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: Under river, youth finds illegal drink (6)","output":"### Answer: POTEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: illegal drink\nA charade of PO ('river' in Italy) plus TEEN ('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: Johnny's ready? (4)","output":"### Answer: CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Johnny\nDouble 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: Cram\u00a0cards (4)","output":"### Answer: PACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cram\nDouble 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: Help me to get a holiday (6)","output":"### Answer: MAYDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help me\nDouble definition, the first being the 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: Actors' fees take balls (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: take balls\nCAST RATE ('actors' fees')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 resonance not a problem (2,6)","output":"### Answer: ON SCREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing\nAn anagram ('problem') of 'reson[a]nce' minus the A ('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: Apprehension in stock markets, initially within 24 hours (6)","output":"### Answer: DISMAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Apprehension\nAn envelope ('within') of ISM ('**I**n\u00a0**S**tock\u00a0**M**arket, initially') in DAY ('24 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: Boxer's wee friend to Spooner (12)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLEWEIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxer\nA Spoonerism of WIDDLE MATE ('wee 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: Dressing from clinic (4)","output":"### Answer: MAYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dressing\nDouble definition: mayonnaise, and the Mayo Clinic based in Rochester, Minnesota."}
{"instruction":"You 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 erections \u2014 symptom oddly not seen in men (8)","output":"### Answer: MAYPOLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Festive erections\nAn envelope ('in') of YPO ('s**Y**m**P**t**O**m oddly not seen') in MALES ('men'). Give the surface, what did you expect?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 providing sword held in both hands (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LIFE PEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lord\nAn envelope ('held in') of IF ('providing') plus EPEE ('sword') in L R (left and right, '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: Bribes storyteller to ignore casualty (4)","output":"### Answer: SOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bribes\nThe first three letters derive from [ae]SOP ('storyteller') minus AE (A & E, accident and emergency hospital department, 'casualty'). The final S seems to have just come along for the 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: Barking dog isn't suppressed by weapon or trunk (4-8)","output":"### Answer: LONG-DISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: trunk\nAn envelope ('suppressed by') of ONGDIST, an anagram ('barking') of 'dog isn't', in LANCE ('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: Sunni organisation welcomes ring of agreement (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: agreement\nAn envelope ('welcomes') of O ('ring') in UNISN, an anagram ('organisation') of 'Sunni'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Built an oil rig that's not been done before (8)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's not been done before\nAn anagram ('built') of 'an 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: Official service covers times gone by (8)","output":"### Answer: MAYORESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official\nAn envelope ('covers') of YORE ('times gone by') in MASS ('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: Is allowed to border chaos (6)","output":"### Answer: MAYHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: chaos\nMAY HEM ('is allowed to 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: Isaac Newton's teenage trouble (4)","output":"### Answer: ACNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: teenage trouble\nA hidden answer in 'Ias**AC NE**wton\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to support alternative comedy, mostly rot (9)","output":"### Answer: DECOMPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rot\nA charade of DECOM, an anagram ('alternative') of 'comed[y]' minus its last letter ('mostly'), plus POSE ('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: Gives in\u00a0return (6)","output":"### Answer: YIELDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gives in\nDouble definition. Again, the S is questionable in the second 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: Left to invade African country with armies, not revolutionary masses (15)","output":"### Answer: CONGLOMERATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: masses\nA charade of CONLO, an envelope ('to invade') of L ('left') in CONGO ('African country') plus MERATION, an anagram ('revolutionary') of 'armies 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: Comments one drops in obliquely (8)","output":"### Answer: SIDEWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: obliquely\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') plus DEW ('drops') in SAYS ('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: Dish served by prostitute (5)","output":"### Answer: ROSTI \n ### Explanation: Dish served by prostitute (5)\nA hidden answer in 'p**ROSTI**tute'. The original German dialect has an umlaut over the O; it is a dish of potato pancakes."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rubbish and rats scurrying by hospital in poor shape (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRASH HEAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piles of rubbish\nA charade of TRAS, an anagram ('scurrying') of 'rats' plus H ('hospital') plus HEAPS, an anagram ('poor') of 'shape'. 'in' does not sit well in the cryptic interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peeling paint, profit slack, upset, in a state (10)","output":"### Answer: CALIFORNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state\n'p**AIN**t p**ROFI**t s**LAC**k' minus the outer letters of each word ('peeling') and reversed ('upset' in a down 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: Naughty word shocked nicest boy (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSCENITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naughty word\nAn anagram ('shocked') of 'nicest 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: Intended to underwrite duel odds in challenge (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: challenge\nA charade of DE ('**D**u**E**l odds') plus FIANCE ('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: Feeble in company (6)","output":"### Answer: INFIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feeble\nA charade\u00a0of 'in' plus FIRM ('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: Try to include philosophy device (5)","output":"### Answer: GISMO \n ### Explanation: Try to include philosophy device (5)\nAn envelope ('to include') of ISM ('philosophy') in GO ('try')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 well done \u2014 extraordinary! (4)","output":"### Answer: RARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not well done\nDouble 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: Good to run golf competition over US course (7)","output":"### Answer: PROGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: US course\nAn envelope ('over') of G ('good') plus R ('run') in PRO-AM (an event open to profesionals and amateurs, which may be \u2013 and often is \u2013 a 'golf 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: Sock around empty house \u2014 right one needs picking up (7)","output":"### Answer: HITCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one needs picking up\nA charade of HIT ('sock') plus C (*circa*, 'around') plus HE ('empty\u00a0**H**ous**E**') plus R ('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: Jockey rides top horse, ultimately, to place again (9)","output":"### Answer: REDEPOSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: place again\nAn anagram ('jockey') of 'rides top' plus E ('hors**E** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 long coat (5)","output":"### Answer: PAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: coat\nAn envelope ('wearing') of I ('one') in PANT ('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: Student class needs no introductions to two body parts (they're sensible) (4)","output":"### Answer: YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Student class\n[e]YE and [e]AR ('two body parts') minus their first letters ('no introductions to'). 'They're sensible' indicates the connection with two 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: Cross range with cliff to see island (10)","output":"### Answer: MADAGASCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\nA charade of MAD ('cross') plus AGA ('range') plus SCAR ('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: Do run to church (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do\nA charade of FLEE ('run') plus CE ('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: Left accepts Conservative is up (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: up\nAn envelope ('accepts') of C ('Conservative') in EXITED ('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: Fix novel, after bending back cover (7)","output":"### Answer: DILEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fix\nA charade of DIL, a reversal ('bending back') of LID ('cover') plus EMMA ('novel', notably the one by Jane Austen)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Digital growth in book club (6)","output":"### Answer: BUNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Digital growth\nA charade of B ('book') plus UNION ('club'). I suppose that the connection of the inflamed joint with the big toe justifies 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: Wipes behind for fresh start (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAN SLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fresh start\nA charade of CLEANS ('wipes') plus LATE ('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: Carry on and let me think about that drink (4)","output":"### Answer: BEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nA charade of BE ('carry on') plus ER ('let me think 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: Perch small bottom on the outside (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perch\nAn envelope ('on the outside') of S ('small') in ROOT ('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: Winning trophy? Clubs knocked out, giving hope (9)","output":"### Answer: UPLIFTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: giving hope\n[c]UP LIFTING ('winning trophy' as Federer did) minus the C ('clubs 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: Fertilises horses with seed, mostly injected (7)","output":"### Answer: MANURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fertilises\nAn envelope ('injected') of NU[t] ('seed') minus its last letter ('mostly') in MARES ('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: Stop American heading for president to interrupt address (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\nAn envelope (to interrupt') of US ('American') plus P ('heading for\u00a0**P**resident') in SEND ('address'. Perhaps \"I'll send\/address a letter to you\" is close 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: Right to cut benefit for individual (5)","output":"### Answer: PARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: individual\nAn envelope ('to cut') of RT ('right') in PAY ('benefit'). \"The party of the third 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: Character is unusually bold lad (7)","output":"### Answer: ODDBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character\nAn anaram ('unusually') of 'bold 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: Guy, perhaps burglar, opening houses (4)","output":"### Answer: ROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guy, perhaps\nA hidden answer ('houses') in 'burgla**R OPE**ning'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 orgasms a plus, wearing rubbers here? (7,8)","output":"### Answer: MASSAGE PARLOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubbers here\nAn anagram ('wearing') of 'are orgasms a plus'. Any suggestion of an extended definition is purely coincidental."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dissolve two other tablets with cold relief (3-5,7)","output":"### Answer: HOT WATER BOTTLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold relief\nAn anagram ('dissolve') of 'two other tablets'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 captain? New\u00adcastle's David Ginola primarily entertaining with fancy footwork (3,7)","output":"### Answer: TAP DANCING \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertaining with fancy footwork\nAn anagram ('new') of 'captain' plus NDG ('**N**ewcastle's\u00a0**D**avid\u00a0**G**inola primarily'). David Ginola did play for Newcastle United for a time (1995-1997)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is one hard character visiting nick (7)","output":"### Answer: HAIRCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bob is one\nA charade of H ('hard') plus AIR ('character' as \"he had the character\/air of an honest person\") plus CUT ('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: Left concerned with old (7)","output":"### Answer: RETIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left\nA charade of RE ('concerned with') plus TIRED ('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 ending spell governing country: one Conservative finally ousted (10)","output":"### Answer: TERMINATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One ending\nA charade of TERM ('spell') plus IN ('governing country' as in \"The Conservatives barely remained in at the last election\") plus A ('one') plus TOR[y] ('Conservative') minus its last letter ('finally ousted')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grace period at end of year with no booze (7)","output":"### Answer: DECORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grace\nA charade of DEC (December, 'period at end of year') plus O RUM ('no 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: Rest of song personal (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LIE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rest\nA charade of LIED ('song') plus OWN ('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: Late drink, when pub stops serving (3-4)","output":"### Answer: ONE-TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late\nA charade of ONE ('drink' \"one over the eight\") plus TIME ('when pubs stop 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: Firm's doctor with badge (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm\nA charade of RIG ('doctor') plus ID ('badge')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swears and points very strongly inside (4)","output":"### Answer: EFFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swears\nAn envelope ('inside') of FF (*fortissimo,* musically 'very strongly') in E S (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: Minstrel with instrument entertaining king, old and gloomy (10)","output":"### Answer: TROUBADOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minstrel\nA charade of TROUBA, an envelope ('entrtaining') of R (*Rex*, 'king') plus O ('old') in TUBA ('instrument'); plus DOUR ('gloomy'). Having the ending D-U-, I had difficulty getting DRUM out of my 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: Perch for member of male voice choir (4)","output":"### Answer: BASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perch\nDouble definition. Bass and perch are fish; neither is a very specific term, and both likely refer to fish of the same order, the Perciformes, but I am doubtful about using one to define 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: Beams, having last bit of summer pudding (7)","output":"### Answer: RAFTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beams\nA charade of R ('last bit of summe**R**') plus AFTERS ('pudding')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 day, none getting fed up (7)","output":"### Answer: ANNOYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: fed up\nAn anagram ('fantastic') of 'day 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: Checks\u00a0acts designed to get publicity (6)","output":"### Answer: STUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Checks\nDouble 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: Work concerning small car (8)","output":"### Answer: RUNABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: small car\nFor once, 'work' is not OP (and 'concerning', not RE). A charade of RUN ('work') plus ABOUT ('concerning')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, until converted by article, right behind revolutionary force (6,6)","output":"### Answer: MARTIN LUTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theologian\nA charade of MAR, a reversal ('revolutionary') of RAM ('force') plus TINLU, an anagram ('converted') of 'until' plus THE (definite 'article') plus R ('right'), with 'behind' indicating the order of the 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: Diamonds in big scene get tossed in dish (4,8)","output":"### Answer: EGGS BENEDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\nAn envelope ('in') of D ('diamonds') in EGGSBENEICT, an anagram ('tossed') of 'big scene 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: Enter without permission, using pressure when breaking lock (8)","output":"### Answer: TRESPASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enter without permission\nAn envelope ('breaking') of P ('pressure') plus AS ('when') in TRESS ('lock')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in good order around university hall (6)","output":"### Answer: ATRIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: hall\nA charade of A ('area') plus TRIUM, an envelope ('around') of U ('university') in TRIM ('in good shape'). I think of ATRIUM as a courtyard, but it can be an entrance hall or vestibule."}
{"instruction":"You 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 expert with a remedy (7)","output":"### Answer: PANACEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: remedy\nA charade of PAN ('criticise') plus ACE ('expert') 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: Opening home with key, not against letting one in (7)","output":"### Answer: INITIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\nA charade of IN ('home') plus ITIAL, an envelope ('letting \u2026 in') of I ('one') in [v]ITAL ('key') minus the V ('not 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: Brute with book out to make a point (4)","output":"### Answer: EAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a point\n[b]EAST ('brute') minus the B ('with\u00a0book 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: Live with desires for possessions (10)","output":"### Answer: BELONGINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: possessions\nA charade of BE ('live') plus LONGINGS ('desires')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fresh rose in season (8)","output":"### Answer: TIRESOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wearing\nAn envelope ('in') of RESO, an anagram ('fresh') of 'rose' in TIME ('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: Unprepared, not operating with screen (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OFF GUARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unprepared\nA charade of OFF ('not operating') plus GUARD ('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: Pause, having broadcast bare facts with rapidity (9,5)","output":"### Answer: BREATHING SPACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pause\nA charade of BREA, an anagram ('broadcast') of 'bare' plus THINGS ('facts') plus PACE ('rapidity')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 receiving small quantity of medicine (4)","output":"### Answer: DOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quantity of medicine\nAn envelope ('receiving') of S ('small') in DOE ('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: In difficulty? Meet guru, unusually enthralling old man (2,1,3,4)","output":"### Answer: UP A GUM TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In difficulty\nAn envelope ('enthralling') of PA (father, 'old man') in UGUMTREE, an anagram ('unusually') of 'meet guru'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in no way working carelessly (6)","output":"### Answer: ANYHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: carelessly\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('hospital') in ANYOW, an anagram ('working') of 'no 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: Calm lawyer on time in spot (6)","output":"### Answer: SEDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calm\nAn envelope ('in') of DA (District Attorney, US 'lawyer') plus T ('time') in SEE (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: Call after battle for sign of promise to unite (10,4)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign of promise to unite\nA charade of ENGAGEMENT ('battle') plus RING ('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: Fail to keep quiet in underground chamber, making narrow escape (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE SHAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: narrow escape\nAn envelope ('in') of LOSE ('fail') plus SH ('quiet') in CAVE ('underground 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: Inspector with dream department (8)","output":"### Answer: DIVISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: department\nA charade of DI (Detective 'Inspector') plus VISION ('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: Stubborn type, endlessly engaged in legal actions, raised motivation (8)","output":"### Answer: STIMULUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: motivation\nAn envelope ('engaged in') of MUL[e] ('stubborn type') minus its final letter ('endlessly') in STIUS, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of SUITS ('legal 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: Fastener's main element (6)","output":"### Answer: STAPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fastener\nDouble 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: Misbehave and catch up in game (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of SIN ('misbehave') plus NET ('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: Floor covering useful in our houses (4)","output":"### Answer: LINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Floor covering\nA hidden answer ('houses') in 'usefu**L IN O**ur'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 admitted to longing for creative work (8)","output":"### Answer: PAINTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: creative work\nAn envelope ('admitted to') of I ('setter') in PANTING ('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: One Biblical guy or another is with God (6)","output":"### Answer: ELIJAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: One Biblical guy\nA charade of ELI ('another' ie another Biblical guy) plus JAH ('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: Person who treats one powerful family (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDICI \n ### Explanation: Definition: powerful family\nA charade of MEDIC ('person who treats') plus I ('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: Where to see batter rise (8)","output":"### Answer: INCREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rise\nIN CREASE ('where to se batter' 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: Tea may be served in this posh service (3)","output":"### Answer: URN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tea may be served in this\nA charade of U ('posh') plus RN (Royal Navy, '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: Nymphs in publicity short on pizzazz? (6)","output":"### Answer: DRYADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nymphs\nDRY ADS ('publicity short of pizzazz')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 after then, I found in airport (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: What you're after\nA charade of SO ('then') plus LUTION, an envelope ('found in') of 'I' in LUTON ('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: Delay punishment \u2014 might he receive it? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TIME LAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delay\nA charade of TIME ('punishment') plus LAG (the convict who might receive 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: Dirty, like a small lake? (7)","output":"### Answer: TARNISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirty\nA TARN is a small lake, so TARN-ISH is like one 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: Moving a pot with exotic tree in is light work (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: light work\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 in') of ERET, an anagram ('exotic') of 'tree' in OPTA, an anagram ('moving') of '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: Say Observer reporter's without vigour (6)","output":"### Answer: WEEKLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Say Observer\nSounds like ('reporter's) WEAKLY ('without 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: Runner's short jump (3)","output":"### Answer: SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Runner\nSKI[p} ('jump') 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: Cool colour preserves special feeling (8)","output":"### Answer: INSTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling\nAn envelope ('preserves') of S ('special') in IN ('cool') plus TINCT ('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: Returning, a home managed to be a magical place (6)","output":"### Answer: NARNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a magical place\nA reversal ('returning') of 'a' plus IN ('home') plus RAN ('managed'), for the setting of the novels by C S Lewis."}
{"instruction":"You 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 suit's outside garment (6)","output":"### Answer: STROBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\nA charade of ST ('**S**ui**T**'s outside') plus 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: Police agent in US gets stuffed (5-3)","output":"### Answer: FORCE-FED \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuffed\nA charade of FORCE ('police') plus FED ('agent in 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: German booze giving you wind (4)","output":"### Answer: GALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind\nA charade of G ('German') plus ALE ('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: He's 4 getting dressed in pantihose (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's 4\nA hidden answer ('dressed in') 'p**ANTI**hose'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by country star (6)","output":"### Answer: SIRIUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: star\nA charade of SIRI, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of IRIS ('flag') plus US ('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: V. good to be protected by a new saint (7)","output":"### Answer: AGAINST \n ### Explanation: Definition: V\nAn envelope ('to be protected by') of G ('good') in 'a' plus AINST, an anagram ('new') of 'saint'. V for *versus."}
{"instruction":"You 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 confess foreign map contains a clue in error (3,5)","output":"### Answer: MEA CULPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: I confess\nAn envelope ('contains') of EACUL, an anagram ('in error') of 'a clue' in MPA, an anagram ('foreign') of '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: One trifling poet pens current epistle without hesitation (10)","output":"### Answer: DILETTANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One trifling\nAn envelope ('pens') of I ('current') plus LETT[er] ('epistle') minus ER ('without hesitation') in DANTE ('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: Abroad, we adopt a custom poorly (8)","output":"### Answer: NAUSEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: poorly\nAn envelope ('adopt') of 'a' plus USE ('custom') in NOUS ('abroad, 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: Period of global revolution ends in deposed Theresa May (3)","output":"### Answer: DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period of global revolution\nLast letters ('ends in') of 'depose**D** Theres**A** Ma**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: Point that's adroit, not at all odd (3)","output":"### Answer: DOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Point\nEven letter ('not at all odd') of 'a**D**r**O**i**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: President helping to cover up Republican's deviancy (10)","output":"### Answer: ABERRATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: deviancy \nAn envelope ('to cover up') of R ('Republican') in ABE (Lincoln, 'president') plus RATION ('helping')"}
{"instruction":"You 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, by common consent, getting away with it (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPUNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting away with it\nA charade of IMP ('rascal') plus UNITY ('common consent'). Perhaps the definition works with 'getting' as a gerund."}
{"instruction":"You 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 present wrapping from artist cared for? (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was present\nA charade of AT ('wrapping from\u00a0**A**rtis**T**') plus TENDED ('cared 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: Sailor's cry, abandoning a boat (3)","output":"### Answer: HOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\n[a]HOY ('sailor's cry') minus the A ('abandoning 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: Old lady needing massage for dog (7)","output":"### Answer: MASTIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\nA charade of MA ('old lady') plus STIFF ('needing massage')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 after success, being bitter (6)","output":"### Answer: WINTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitter\nA charade of WIN ('success') plus TRY ('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: Family man short of \u00a31,000 (3)","output":"### Answer: KIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Family\nKIN[g] ('man' in chess) minus the G ('short of\u00a0\u00a31,000')."}
{"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: Hum Gluck's overture out of Iphigenia, say (4)","output":"### Answer: REEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hum\n[g]REEK ('Iphigenia, say') minus the G ('**G**luck's overture 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: American who scored heroin leaves busy places (4)","output":"### Answer: IVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: American who scored\n[h]IVES ('busy places') minus the H ('heroin 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: Go around in women's clothing (5)","output":"### Answer: SKIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go around\nDouble definition; SHIFT would fit nearly 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: Simply gives us tea when out \u2014 depend on it! (9)","output":"### Answer: AUSTERELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simply\nA charade of AUSTE, an anagram ('when out') of 'us tea' plus RELY ('depend')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calls may be made via these\u00a0money markets (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCHANGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calls may be made via these\nDouble 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: Schemes thrown aside (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Schemes\nAn anagram ('thrown') of 'aside'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 a large bill gets the Spanish into a dreadful panic (7)","output":"### Answer: PELICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with a large bill\nAn envelope ('into') of EL ('the Spanish') in PICAN, an anagram ('a dreadful') of '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: One with a complaint but is prepared to wait (7)","output":"### Answer: PATIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with a complaint\nDouble 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: Ideal stage for kitchen-sink drama? (5)","output":"### Answer: APRON \n ### Explanation: Ideal stage for kitchen-sink drama? (5)\nCryptic allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to sit and drink (3)","output":"### Answer: LAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comfortable place to sit\nDouble definition. My cat agrees with the first, and is showing it by purring 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: Lake in Tanzania included in many a safari (5)","output":"### Answer: NYASA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lake in Tanzania\nA hidden answer ('included in') 'ma**NY A SA**fari', with an extended 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: At present not there, nor anywhere else (7)","output":"### Answer: NOWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: nor anywhere else\nA charade of NOW ('at present') plus HERE ('not 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: Eggs on head of school \u2014 it's not for boys (7)","output":"### Answer: ROEDEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's not for boys\nA charade of ROE ('eggs' if it is female roe) plus DEAN ('head of school'), for the 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: Cut and wound wild bears (5)","output":"### Answer: SABRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut and wound\nAn anagram ('wild') of 'bears'. I had not come across it before, but there is a verb to describe what one can do with a sabre."}
{"instruction":"You 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 performance in translation (9)","output":"### Answer: RENDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dramatic performance\nDouble 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: It needs pluck to play in triangular formation (9)","output":"### Answer: BALALAIKA \n ### Explanation: It needs pluck to play in triangular formation (9)\nCryptic definition.\n \n A contrabass balalaika."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and unable to succeed outright (5)","output":"### Answer: FRAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weak\nAn envelope ('out-') of R (-right') in FAIL ('unable to succeed' ignoring the grammar). As it is also necessary to read 'out-' as \"outside\", I do not find ths the best of Rufus' 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: Setting up Italian agreement, the French give ground (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ground\nA charade of IS, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of SI ('Italian agreement', yes) plus LE ('the 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: Looking round for a letter? (8)","output":"### Answer: CIRCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking round\nDouble allusion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sicilian hothead (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Sicilian hothead (4)\nCryptic definition. \n Mount 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: On the verge of alarming changes (8)","output":"### Answer: MARGINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: On the verge of\nAn anagram ('changes') of 'alarming'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 through customs at university (4,2)","output":"### Answer: USES UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goes through\nA charade of USES ('customs') plus UP ('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: Underground movement providing opposition (10)","output":"### Answer: RESISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Underground movement\nDouble 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: About to give way and withdraw (6)","output":"### Answer: RECEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: withdraw\nA charade of RE ('about') plus CEDE ('give 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: Potato peelers may miss them, if they don't keep them peeled (4)","output":"### Answer: EYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potato peelers may miss them\nDouble allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in discomfort \u2014 that's obvious (5)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: obvious\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('beginner' \u2013 although with L plates is a beginner!) in PAIN 'discomfort')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rags-to-riches story recalled in new adaptation (10)","output":"### Answer: CINDERELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rags-to-riches story\nAn anagram ('new adaptation') of 'recalled 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 writer\u00a0Kipling never expected to meet (5)","output":"### Answer: TWAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A writer\nA double reference: Mark Twain, and the quote from *The Ballad of East and West *by\u00a0Kipling: \"Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A payment covered by friend of father, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: PARENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of father, perhaps\nAn envelope ('covered by') of 'a' plus RENT ('payment') in PAL ('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: A woman in Minnesota is likely to be this (8)","output":"### Answer: AMERICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A woman in Minnesota is likely to be this\nA charade of 'a' plus MERICAN, an envelope ('in') of ERICA ('woman') in MN ('Minnesota'), with an extended 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: Bending elbow with boozer, beginning to sway unsteadily (6)","output":"### Answer: WOBBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sway unsteadily\nAn anagram ('bending') of 'elbow' plus B ('**B**oozer 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: An insect from near Wigan (6)","output":"### Answer: EARWIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: An insect\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'n**EAR WIG**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: Boss upset and shows distress (4)","output":"### Answer: SOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows distress\nAn anagram ('upset') of '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: Suspect in a short time loses head (4)","output":"### Answer: IFFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspect\n[j]IFFY ('a short time') minus its first 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: A blue or white flower (4)","output":"### Answer: NILE \n ### Explanation: A blue or white flower (4)\nCryptic 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: Scheme to get extremely large pastries from the Orient (9)","output":"### Answer: STRATAGEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scheme\nA reversal ('from the Orient' in an across light) of MEGA ('extremely large') plus TARTS ('pastries')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 includes Post Office counter's opening time (5)","output":"### Answer: EPOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\nAn envelope ('includes') of PO ('Post Office') plus C ('**C**ounter's opening') in EH? ('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: Poet's refrain about English imperialist notion (5,4,6)","output":"### Answer: WHITE MAN\u2019S BURDEN \n ### Explanation: Poet's refrain about English imperialist notion (5,4,6)\nKipling again: last week's Rufus referenced\u00a0*The Ballad of East and West*; here we have\u00a0*The White Man's Burden: the United States and the Philippine Islands*. Each stanza starts starts with the exhortation \"Take up the white man's burden\", and goes on to point out how difficult the task will be (for the colonial powers, that is). Not surprisingly, like TWAIN of Monday last week, the quote is better remembered than the rest of the poem. As for the clue, it is a scarcely cryptic definition, with 'refrain' referring to the repeated line in the poem (and BURDEN being a synonym, giving a wordplay of a kind). Even though the full title of the poem addresses the US, the 'English imperialist notion' is fitting. *See Steve B @1 for the full wordplay \u2013 an envelope ('about') of E ('English') in WHITMAN'S BURDEN ('Poet's 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: Castle of Otranto's walls besieged by kings (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Castle\nAn envelope ('besieged by') of OO ('**O**trant**O**'s walls') in R and K ('kings'), for the chess piece. *T**he Castle of Otranto* by Horace Walpole is generally regarded as the first Gothic novel, although the clue is perhaps a little closer to the history of the real Castle of Otranto, in the heel of Italy, than the book's 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: Try to defend Blair over core principles (8)","output":"### Answer: KEYNOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: core principles\nA reversal ('over') of SETONYEK, an envelope ('to defend') of TONY ('Blair') in SEEK ('try', as in \"I will seek\/try to get it 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: Affectionate message retiring chap's received is really grand (9)","output":"### Answer: KISSOGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affectionate message\nAn envelope ('received') of 'is' plus SO ('really') plus G ('grand') in KRAM, a reversal ('retiring') of MARK ('chap' \u2013 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: Traveller wants nothing sweet after a brandy (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MARCO POLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traveller\nA charade of MARC ('a brandy' made from pomace, the residue after pressing grapes for wine; in full *eau de vie de marc*) plus O ('nothing') plus POLO ('sweet'; for Americans, and maybe others, a Lifesaver 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: Where potter may be skilful, pocketing ball in the end (5)","output":"### Answer: DELFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where potter may be\nAn envelope ('pocketing') of L ('bal**L** in the end') in DEFT ('skilful')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old lady close to Russian revolutionary (9)","output":"### Answer: MINUTEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: revolutionary\nA charade of MINUTE ('little') plus MA ('old lady') plus N ('close to Russia**N**'). The 'revolutionary' of the definition is not Russian, but in the US War of Independence.**\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: Females in a cool, periodically wintry, feeling of kinship (8)","output":"### Answer: AFFINITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling of kinship\nAn envelope ('in') of FF ('females') in 'a' plus IN ('cool') plus ITY ('periodically w**I**n**T**r**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: Divine figure from sculptor needing no introduction (4)","output":"### Answer: ODIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divine figure\n[r]ODIN ('sculptor') minus its first 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: High standards for Lisa Simpson, working with energy (15)","output":"### Answer: PROFESSIONALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: High standards\nAn anagram ('working') of 'for Lisa Simpson' plus 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: Make lean daughter grilled feta (5)","output":"### Answer: DEFAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make lean\nA charade of D ('daughter') plus EFAT, an anagram ('grilled') of 'feta'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 travelling dry road around Middle East (9)","output":"### Answer: DROMEDARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One may be travelling dry road around Middle East\nAn envelope ('around') of ME ('Middle East') in DRODARY, an anagram ('travelling') of 'dry road', with an extended 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: Maybe farmer's a source of litter on farm? I'm not sure (5)","output":"### Answer: SOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe farmer\nA charade of SOW ('a source of litter on farm?') plus ER ('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: Dire game across Atlantic, involving ball (7)","output":"### Answer: RUINOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dire\nAn envelope ('involving') of O ('ball') in RUINUS, a charade of RU (Rugby Union, 'game') plus IN US ('across 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: Before river, draw level (4)","output":"### Answer: TIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: level\nA charade of TIE ('draw') plus 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: Fed European but not head of state (1-3)","output":"### Answer: G-MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fed\nG[er]MAN ('European') minus ER ('but not head of state'). Devious, apart from the enumeration."}
{"instruction":"You 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 individual flower maiden's kept in memory (10)","output":"### Answer: MASTERMIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bright individual\nAn envelope ('kept in') of ASTER ('flower', a real bloomer for once) plus M ('maiden', cricket) in MIND ('memory'). Do you think the double appearance of MIND detracts from 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: Many quite outraged and one's kept calm (10)","output":"### Answer: EQUANIMITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: calm\nAn envelope ('kept') of I ('one') in EQUANIMTY, an anagram ('outraged') of 'many 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: Person knocking on door's let out after dropping round (7)","output":"### Answer: OLDSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person knocking on\nAn anagram ('out') of ~~'[o]n door's'~~ *'d[o]or's let'* minus one O ('after dropping 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: Workers not working comfortably (5,4)","output":"### Answer: HANDS DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: comfortably\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 German admitted to not having sex (10)","output":"### Answer: CONTINGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncertain\nAn envelope ('admitted to') of G ('German') in CONTINENT ('not having 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: Overdid a little drink \u2014 date is going badly (10)","output":"### Answer: DRAMATISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overdid\nA charade of DRAM ('a little drink') plus ATISED, an anagram ('going badly') of 'date is'. Alternatively, you might equally well make 'a little' part 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: Snatched a little butter, then had rest (9)","output":"### Answer: KIDNAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snatched\nA charade of KID ('a little butter' \u2013 goat, that is) plus NAPPED ('had 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: Face of Lanc\u00f4me provided with swell launch (4-3)","output":"### Answer: LIFT-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: launch\nA charade of L ('face of\u00a0**L**anc\u00f4me') plus IF ('provided') plus TOFF ('swell')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 arrived at by air, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: MADEIRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nA charade of MADE ('arrived at') plus IRA, an anagram ('perhaps') of '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: New setter's joining Times, a selfish sort? (5)","output":"### Answer: NIMBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a selfish sort?\nA charade of N ('new') plus I'M ('setter's') plus BY ('times'). Not In My Back Yard, or a person who might say 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: Run one? (4)","output":"### Answer: RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run one?\nA charade of R ('run') plus ACE ('one'), with a question mark indicating the &lit allusion rather than 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: Farm hand producing lower output (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MILK MAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farm hand producing lower output\nCryptic definition, 'lower' being a 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: How to make do? (6)","output":"### Answer: COMPEL \n ### Explanation: How to make do? (6)\nCryptic 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: When this foreign girl gets married, she loses it (8)","output":"### Answer: SENORITA \n ### Explanation: When this foreign girl gets married, she loses it (8)\nSENOR[it]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: Nobly involved with English queen who lost her head (6)","output":"### Answer: BOLEYN \n ### Explanation: Definition: queen who lost her head\nAn anagram (involved') of 'nobly' plus E ('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: So long to suffer in a university (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: So long\nAn envelope ('in') of DIE ('suffer') in 'a' plus U ('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: Make a disturbance to give a lift to the underworld (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RAISE HELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make a disturbance\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 given an open transfer? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: VISIBLY MOVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upset\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sum not declared, apparently (6,6)","output":"### Answer: UNTOLD WEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large sum\nDefinition and literal allusion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fascinated by unusual demeanour (9)","output":"### Answer: ENAMOURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fascinated\nAn anagram ('unusual') of 'demeanour'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 first of ladies a model of excellence (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a model of excellence\nA charade of IDEA ('thought') plus L ('first of **L**adies')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Descriptive of one who can't settle (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN DEBT \n ### Explanation: Descriptive of one who can't settle (2,4)\nCryptic 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: Covers with article inside various editions (8)","output":"### Answer: CANOPIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covers\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 inside') of AN (indefinite 'article') in COPIES ('various editions'?)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nowhere near being unapproachable (6)","output":"### Answer: REMOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nowhere nea\nDouble 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: Games enclosures for the very young (8)","output":"### Answer: PLAYPENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: for the very young\nThe hint of a charade of PLAY ('games') plus PENS ('enclosures') for an extended crypticish 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 MP has variable ill-fortune (6)","output":"### Answer: MISHAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: ill-fortune\nAn anagram ('variable') of I ('one') plus 'MP 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: Pulse found in virulent illnesses (6)","output":"### Answer: LENTIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pulse\nA hidden answer ('found in') in 'viru**LENT IL**lness'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 always pockets litter (9)","output":"### Answer: MARSUPIAL \n ### Explanation: One that always pockets litter (9)\nCryptic 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: They try to get opinions among TV audiences (12)","output":"### Answer: INTERVIEWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They try to get opinions\nA charade i\\of INTER ('among') plus VIEWERS ('TV audiences')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 adds a little weight to one (5)","output":"### Answer: OZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sea air\nA charade of OZ ('little weight') plus '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: An order you'll carry out, if you can! (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVE \n ### Explanation: An order you'll carry out, if you can! (8)\nI do not see any specific connection between 'order' and PRESERVE, beyond than that the latter word may be an imperative, so I see this as a weak cryptic definition, depending on the interpretation of 'can' as putting up fruit 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: An accommodating woman (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDLADY \n ### Explanation: An accommodating woman (8)\nCryptic 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 made to move on cue (8,4)","output":"### Answer: BILLIARD BALL \n ### Explanation: One made to move on cue (8,4)\nCryptic 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: The state you're in after the match (9)","output":"### Answer: MATRIMONY \n ### Explanation: The state you're in after the match (9)\nCryptic 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: Snooty\u00a0head of a religious order (8)","output":"### Answer: SUPERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snooty\nDouble 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: Shoot like this and you'll probably miss (2,6)","output":"### Answer: AT RANDOM \n ### Explanation: Shoot like this and you'll probably miss (2,6)\nCryptic 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: Go back to bed? (6)","output":"### Answer: RETIRE \n ### Explanation: Go back to bed? (6)\nSomewhere between a cryptic and a double definition ('go back' and 'go 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: Holds 150 serpents (6)","output":"### Answer: CLASPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holds\nA charade of CL ('150', Roman numeral) plus ASPS ('serpents')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 globe on it (5)","output":"### Answer: ORBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go round\nA charade of ORB ('the globe') plus 'it', with an extended 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: Spitfire's first fliers circling old planes (7)","output":"### Answer: SMOOTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: planes\nAn envelope ('circling') of O ('old') in S ('**S**pitfire's first') plus MOTHS ('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: Illegal recording of John, mostly bent over in toilet (7)","output":"### Answer: BOOTLEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegal recording\nAn envelope ('in') of OTLE, a reversal ('bent over') of ELTO[n] ('John') minus the last letter ('mostly') in BOG (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: Flipping once more given food delay (5)","output":"### Answer: DEFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: delay\nA reversal ('flipping') of RE-FED ('once more given 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: Drunk a lot in Love Me Tender (9)","output":"### Answer: EMOTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tender\nAn anagram ('drunk') of 'a lot in' plus O ('love') plus '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: Insists on giving vital supplies in church \u2014 payment invested in crosses (5-5)","output":"### Answer: FORCE FEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insists on giving vital supplies\nAn envelope ('invested in') of CE ('Church' of England) plus FEE ('payment') in FORDS ('crosses'). I was hoping that the church for once might be RC: it gave me the answer, even if I had to change horses in mid-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: Headed over to indep\u00adendent store (4)","output":"### Answer: DELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: store\nA charade of DEL, a reversal ('over') of LED ('headed') plus I ('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: Scheduling in Graceland tours (11)","output":"### Answer: CALENDARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scheduling\nAn anagram ('tours') of 'in Graceland'. I had not met calendar as a verb before, but it is in Chambers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broke vow: recorded and jammed (11)","output":"### Answer: OVERCROWDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: jammed\nAn anagram ('broke') of 'vow 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: Bass: turn way down (4)","output":"### Answer: BUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: down\nA charade of B ('bass') plus U ('turn') plus ST (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: Concerned with soldier, intellectual, from a group of soldiers (10)","output":"### Answer: REGIMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: from a group of soldiers\nA charade of RE ('concerned with') plus GI ('soldier') plus MENTAL ('intellectual')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 characteristic cryptic clue; initially missing Nina (9)","output":"### Answer: LUMINANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set characteristic\nAn anagram ('cryptic') of 'clue' plus M ('initially **M**issing') plus 'Nina', for the brightness of a TV set' 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: Go off, that's all right (5)","output":"### Answer: SOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go off\nDouble 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: Those screaming as Presley gyrates (7)","output":"### Answer: YELPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those screaming\nAn anagram ('gyrates') of 'Presley'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One thinks about lives one harms (7)","output":"### Answer: MISUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one harms\nAn envelope ('about') of IS ('lives') in MUSER ('one thinks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lift? No chance! (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SOD OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: No chance!\nA charade of SO ('provided' \u2013 it is in Chambers, but for the moment I cannot think of a use in that sense) plus DOFF ('lift', of 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: Kind of blue\u00a0shoe (6)","output":"### Answer: OXFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of blue\nDouble 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 struts around in terrible film? Rubbish (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TURKEY COCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: One struts around\nA charade of TURKEY ('terrible film') plus COCK ('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: Material did rock for the audience (5)","output":"### Answer: SUEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\nSounds like ('for the audience') SWAYED ('did rock'). And see 2D, 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: Carving top of dry bread, one getting spread out (9)","output":"### Answer: BROADENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread out\nAn anagram ('carving') of D ('top of\u00a0**D**ry') plus 'bread 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: After passing, notice cycle right away (4)","output":"### Answer: OBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: After passing, notice\nA subtraction: O[r]BIT ('cycle') minus the R ('right 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: Hang on! That is pants (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pants\nA charade of LINGER ('hang on') plus I.E. ('that is'). 'pants' has had some use recently as an anagrind, but here it is the definition \u2013 or, rather, the indication by 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: Row over golf: good golfer admits they don't have balls (8)","output":"### Answer: GELDINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they don't have balls\nAn envelope ('admits'; the word order is unusual) of DIN ('row') plus G ('golf', radio alphabet) in G ('good') plus ELS (Ernie, crossword's favourite '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: Jailhouse workers struggle with habit (drugs) (10)","output":"### Answer: WARDRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jailhouse workers\nA charade of WAR ('struggle') plus DRESS ('habit') plus ES ('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: Unfinished business in toilet \u2014 how Elvis begins to die in smalls (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfinished business\nA charade of LOO ('toilet') plus SEENDS, an envelope ('in') of E ('how\u00a0**E**lvis begins') plus END ('die') in S S ('smalls' \u2013 two 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: Drug ring \u2014 Yankee showing sign of over\u00adindulgence (3,5)","output":"### Answer: POT BELLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign of over\u00adindulgence\nA charade of POT ('drug') plus BELL ('ring') plus Y ('Yankee', radio 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: Worst hit: is second record turned over? (8)","output":"### Answer: PESSIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worst\nA reversal ('turned over') of LAM ('hit') plus 'is' plus S ('second') plus EP ('record')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with bodyguards protecting president (ignoring Pence) (6)","output":"### Answer: STRUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plays\nAn envelope ('protecting') of TRUM[p] ('president') minus the P ('ignoring Pence') in SS (the Schutzstaffel were originally Hitler's 'bodyguards', although they grew to have a much wider 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: One moving smoothly back to Vegas appearing on top show (6)","output":"### Answer: SLIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One moving smoothly\nA charade of S ('back to Vega**S**') plus LID ('top') plus E.R. (television '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: One left European Union \u2014 member which might help form motion? (5)","output":"### Answer: ILEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: which might help form motion?\nA charade of I ('one') plus L ('left') plus E.U. ('European Union') plus M ('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: King originally called for a bit of leg (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of leg\nA charade of K ('king') plus N\u00c9E ('originally 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: Conflict between evangelist and medium lacking conviction (8)","output":"### Answer: LUKEWARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking conviction\nAn envelope ('between') of WAR ('conflict') in LUKE ('evangelist') plus M ('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: Hard to understand old memorial with line missing (6)","output":"### Answer: OPAQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard to understand\nA charade of O ('old') plus P[l]AQUE ('memorial'; a plaque may or may not be a memorial, so this is an unannounced indication by example) minus the L ('with line 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: Inspector, very sour, perplexed (8)","output":"### Answer: SURVEYOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspector\nAn anagram ('perplexed') of 'very 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: Business with type of curry lacking one element (6)","output":"### Answer: COBALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one element\nA charade of CO (company, 'business') plus BALT[i] ('type of curry') minus the I ('lacking 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: King not in for defeat (4)","output":"### Answer: ROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: defeat\nA charade of R (*Rex*, 'king') plus OUT ('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: Spoilsport being vacuous in silly tweet (3,7)","output":"### Answer: WET BLANKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoilsport\nAn envelope ('in') of BLANK ('vacuous') in WETET, an anagram ('silly') of 'tweet'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Oasis to reform? It's a fond illusion (5,8)","output":"### Answer: FOOLS PARADISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fond illusion\nAn anagram ('to reform') of 'plead for Oasis'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 people to be taken in by obvious exaggeration (13)","output":"### Answer: OVERSTATEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: xaggeration \nAn envelope ('to be taken in by') of STATE ('condition') plus MEN ('people') in OVERT ('obvious')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 distorted drone in group of singers without leader (10)","output":"### Answer: HORRENDOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dreadful\nAn envelope ('in') of RENDO, an anagram ('distorted') of 'drone' in [c]HORUS ('group of singers') minus its first letter ('without 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: Hesitation? Leave for that reason (4)","output":"### Answer: ERGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: for that reason\nA charade of ER ('hesitation') plus GO ('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: Larval form wise men mostly understood (6)","output":"### Answer: MAGGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Larval form\nA charade of MAG[i] ('wise men') minus its last letter ('mostly') plus GOT ('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: Trick involving snake put back in bag (8)","output":"### Answer: KNAPSACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: bag\nAn envelope ('involving') of PSA, a reversal ('put back') of ASP ('snake') in KNACK ('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: Part of rebel destined to be greatest in age (6)","output":"### Answer: ELDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: greatest in age\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'reb**EL DEST**ined'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tramp not having time consumed by boring toil (8)","output":"### Answer: DRUDGERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: toil\nAn envelope ('consumed by') of [t]RUDGE ('tramp') minus the T ('not having time') in DRY ('boring')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 desire regarding glory (6)","output":"### Answer: LUSTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: glory\nA charade of LUST ('passionate desire') plus RE ('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: Wake, not half upset about loud commotion (9)","output":"### Answer: KERFUFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: commotion\nA charade of '[wa]ke' minus the first two letters ('not half') plus RFUFFLE, an envelope ('about') of F (*Forte*, musically 'loud') in RUFFLE ('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: Sequence of days inadequate for hearing (4)","output":"### Answer: WEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sequence of days\nA homophone ('for hearing') of WEAK ('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: Run hard, followed by mutated aliens in unusual state (5,6)","output":"### Answer: RHODE ISLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nA charade of R ('run') plus H ('hard') plus ODEISLAND, an envelope ('in') of EISLAN, an anagram ('mutated') of 'aliens' in ODD ('unusual' \u2013 for once not 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: Spread support with notice outside entrance (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPAGATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\nA charade of PROP ('support') plus AGATED, an envelope ('outside') of GATE ('entrance') in AD ('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: Sound made by duck that's fake (5)","output":"### Answer: QUACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound made by duck\nDouble 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: Eligible to be named (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTITLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eligible\nDouble 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: Film derived from book with unreal end, strangely right (5,6)","output":"### Answer: BLADE RUNNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nA charade of B ('book') plus LADERUNNE, an anagram ('strangely') of 'unreal end' plus R ('right'), for Ridley Scott's 1982 film, with an extended 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: Vehicle skirting rocky rise, too rough (10)","output":"### Answer: BOISTEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rough\nAn envelope ('skirting') of OISTERO, an anagram ('rocky') of 'rise too' in BUS ('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: Broadcast after nice connection between systems (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: connection between systems\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'after 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: New hotel in prosperous period that is providing conviviality (8)","output":"### Answer: BONHOMIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: conviviality\nA charade of BONHOM, an envelope ('in') of N ('new') plus H ('hotel') in BOOM ('prosperous period') plus I.E. (*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: Teacher vital for stupid person (6)","output":"### Answer: DONKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: stupid person\nA charade of DON ('teacher') plus KEY ('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: Unyielding soldier breaking free (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unyielding\nAn envelope ('breaking') of GI (American 'soldier') in RID ('free', 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: Potato up in cupboard upstairs (4)","output":"### Answer: SPUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potato\nA hidden reversed ('up' in a down light) answer in 'cupboar**D UPS**tairs'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 grabs at model (8)","output":"### Answer: TEMPLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: model\nAn envelope ('grabs') of 'at' in TEMPLE (Shirley, '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: A fair land (6)","output":"### Answer: ALIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: land\nA charade of 'a' plus LIGHT ('fair' 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: Actor on rich food regimen (4)","output":"### Answer: DIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: food regimen\nDIET[rich] (Marlene, 'actor'). The 'on' is questionable; I think it just about works, but I would have been happier with perhaps \"Actor with no rich food regimen\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Execrable starter in kebabs and processed food from cans (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BAKED BEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: food from cans\nAn envelope ('in') of E ('**E**xecrable starter') in BAKDBEANS, an anagram ('processed') of 'kebabs 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: Actor Bardot's odd characters? (6)","output":"### Answer: BRANDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actor\nThe 'odd characters' of '**B**a**R**d**O**t' are B, R AND O, for the actor Marlon."}
{"instruction":"You 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 simple tune? Wrong actor (8)","output":"### Answer: SINGABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a simple tune\nA charade of SIN ('wrong') plus GABLE (Clark, '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: How solid is refuse around squat? (7)","output":"### Answer: DENSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: How solid\nAn envelope ('around') of SIT ('squat') in DENY ('refuse'). 'How solid' is a very loose 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: Actor not vacuous, sweet (7)","output":"### Answer: FONDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nA charade of FONDA (Henry, Peter or Jane, 'actor') plus 'n[o]t' minus its middle letter ('vacuous')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 punched by a clergyman (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAPLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: clergyman\nAn envelope ('punched by') of 'a' in CHAPLIN (Charlie, '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: Actor after small slipper for Father Christmas? (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: slipper for Father Christmas?\nA charade of S('small') plus LEIGH (Janet or others, '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: Wonderful outstanding actor beginning in theatre, Italian (10)","output":"### Answer: FLORENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian\nAn envelope ('outstanding') of LOREN (Sophia, 'actor') plus T ('beginning in **T**heatre') in FINE('wonderful')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 setter, entertained by actor (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put down\nAn enveloe ('entertained by') of ME ('setter') in DEAN (James, '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: Lincolnshire town actor, overactor? (8)","output":"### Answer: GRANTHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lincolnshire town\nA charade of GRANT (Cary or Hugh, 'actor') plus HAM ('overactor?')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 big, but not black, with deeper descent (8)","output":"### Answer: PEDIGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: descent\nAn anagram ('crack') of '[b]ig' minus the B ('but not black') plus 'deeper'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Culprits thrown out, lock flat? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SPIT CURL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lock flat?\nAn anagram ('thrown out') of 'culprits'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaving child, love hollow stuff (6)","output":"### Answer: BAMBOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: hollow stuff\nA charade of BAMB[in]O ('child') minus the IN ('in leaving') plus O ('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: Hungry like an actor? (7)","output":"### Answer: PECKISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hungry\nPECK-ISH ('like an actor', Gregory Peck)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cool and bursting with energy (8)","output":"### Answer: FANDANGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\nA charade of FAN ('cool', verb) plus DAN, an anagram ('bursting') of 'and' plus GO ('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: Teams go off riding in unorthodox manner (10)","output":"### Answer: SIDESADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: riding in unorthodox manner\nA charade of SIDES ('teams') plus ADDLE ('go 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: Heart of course absent in Scent of a Woman (6)","output":"### Answer: CHANEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scent of a Woman\nCHA[n]NEL ('course') minus its middle letter ('heart \u2026 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: Snoop or pry and sneak off (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NOSY PARKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snoop\nAn anagram ('off') of 'or pry' plus 'sneak'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaflet ultimately wet (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAINING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instruction\nA charde of T ('leafle**T** ultimately') plus RAINING ('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: One inspired by high earning African (8)","output":"### Answer: NIGERIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: African\nAn envelope ('inspired by') of I ('one') in NIGERAN, an anagram ('high') of 'earning'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 top prize money (7)","output":"### Answer: INNINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knock\n[w]INNINGS ('prize money') minus its first letter ('top', 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: Antique possessed by female actor (6)","output":"### Answer: HOLDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\nAn envelope ('possessed by') of OLD ('antique') in HEN ('female'), for the actor William."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wound reported as plank sat upon (6)","output":"### Answer: SEESAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: plank sat upon\nSounds like ('reported') SEA ('deep') SAW ('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: Musical \u2014 characters associated, primarily, with Eliot (4)","output":"### Answer: CATS \n ### Explanation: Musical \u2014 characters associated, primarily, with Eliot (4)\nA charade of CA ('**C**haracters\u00a0**A**ssociated, primarily') plus TS (Thomas Stearns 'Eliot'). As the Musical\u00a0*Cats\u00a0*is based on Eliot's\u00a0*Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats*, the clue has an extended definition.**\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: Straying in herd can result in obstruction (9)","output":"### Answer: HINDRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: obstruction\nAn anagram ('straying') of 'in herd 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: Paper put to bed (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paper\nDefinition and allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 be back before class to make report (7)","output":"### Answer: NARRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: report\nA charade of NAR, a reversal ('to be back') of RAN ('managed') plus CLASS ('rate', 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: Euphoria makes family member lose her head (7)","output":"### Answer: ELATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Euphoria\n[r]ELATION ('family member') minus the first letter ('lose her head' \u2013 shades of Arachne!)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by motorists or Scotsmen (5)","output":"### Answer: HOOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression of disapproval by motorists\nDouble definition, sharing the first four 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: Gives up office from basic date (9)","output":"### Answer: ABDICATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gives up office\nAn anagram ('from') of 'basic 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: One just plays at work (15)","output":"### Answer: INSTRUMENTALIST \n ### Explanation: One just plays at work (15)\nBarely cryptic 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: Doesn't take into consideration\u00a0special reductions (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doesn't take into consideration\nDouble 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: Manages to provide\u00a0clothing for priests (5)","output":"### Answer: COPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manages to provide\nDouble 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: Bright star in spiral ring complex (7)","output":"### Answer: POLARIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bright star\nAn anagram ('complex') of 'spiral' plus O ('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 night in Paris breaks into any kind of regular income! (7)","output":"### Answer: ANNUITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of regular income!\nAn envelope ('breaks into') of NUIT ('a night in Paris') in '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: Cause of cracks that can bring down the house (5)","output":"### Answer: COMIC \n ### Explanation: Cause of cracks that can bring down the house (5)\nCryptic 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: Part of plans for promotion? (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of plans\nDouble 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: Impressed a sailor without his knowing! (10)","output":"### Answer: SHANGHAIED \n ### Explanation: Impressed a sailor without his knowing! (10)\nCryptic 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: Huge portion of chicken or moussaka (8)","output":"### Answer: ENORMOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge\nA hidden answer ('portionb of') in 'chick**EN OR MOUS**saka'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 girls seen in Norfolk (6)","output":"### Answer: BROADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: American girls\nDouble 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: Hothead raised the stake (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the stake\nA reversal ('raised' in a down light') of ETNA ('hothead'; see Rufus' cryptic 27263 of July 31)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to court to protect workers (10)","output":"### Answer: DEFENDANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They go to court\nA charade of DEFEND ('protect') plus ANTS ('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: Ranch where Incas ate, when working (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTANCIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ranch\nAn anagram ('when working') of 'Incas 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: Clear half the street (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\nA charade of DEMI ('half') plus ST ('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: Astound without ado (4)","output":"### Answer: STUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astound without ado\n'[a]st[o]un[d]' minus the letters of 'ado' (the letters of the answer are in the right order, even if those of 'ado' are not). I think that 'without ado' fits the definition well enough to 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: Run and puff \u2014 clergyman required (10)","output":"### Answer: ADMINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run\nA charade of AD ('puff') plus MINISTER ('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: Fulfilling the conditions by paying in full (10)","output":"### Answer: SATISFYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fulfilling the conditions\nDouble 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: OK for car to be adapted \u2014 it's for carrying more luggage (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROOF RACK \n ### Explanation: Definition:  it's for carrying more luggage\nAn anagram ('to be adapted') of 'OK for car'., with an extended 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: Understood I am parking legally (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understood\nA charade of I'M ('I am') plus P ('parking') plus LICIT ('legally')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dancer to see in uniform (6)","output":"### Answer: SALOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dancer\nAn envelope ('in') of LO ('see') in SAME ('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: Is able to get five to like the artist's work (6)","output":"### Answer: CANVAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the artist's work\nA charade of CAN ('is able') plus V (Roman numeral, 'five') plus AS ('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: Hounds\u00a0prepare to travel (4)","output":"### Answer: PACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hounds\nDouble 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: Third man sounds competent (4)","output":"### Answer: ABEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Third man\n'Sounds' like ABLE ('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: Terror group erroneously claim to be this (7)","output":"### Answer: ISLAMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nA charade of IS (Islamic State, or Daesh or whatever, 'terror group') plus LAMIC, an anagram ('erroneously') of 'claim', with an extended 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: Welcoming home girl getting pardon (7)","output":"### Answer: AMNESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pardon\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of NEST ('home') in AMY ('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: A sound measure of the third man (4)","output":"### Answer: ABEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: the third man\nA charade of 'a' plus BEL ('sound measure'; as it is a rather large physical unit, the tenth part, decibel, is much better known). We had ABEL as 'the third man' \u2013 'man' as masculine, preceded by Adam and Cain \u2013 in Mondays' Rufus."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pilot does when seeing problematic rubbish bins filled (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FLIES BLIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: What pilot does when seeing problematic\nAn anagram ('rubbish') of 'bins filled'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 like Esau in Spooner's prayer (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HAIL MARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: prayer\nA Spoonerism of HAIRY MALE ('man like Esau'). The word order suggests that the tail ends of the words are being exchanged, whereas a Spoonerism generally transposes the initial sounds \u2013 and, of course, the clue would read more naturally if HAIRY MALE were 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: Convertible car in this quarter (9)","output":"### Answer: CHRISTIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarter\nAn anagram ('convertible') of 'car in this', for the thematic 'quarter' of the Old City of Jerusalem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mentally prepare note to the far right of Germany and Switzerland (5)","output":"### Answer: PSYCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mentally prepare\nA charade of PS ('note') plus Y ('the far right of German**Y**') plus CH ('Switzerland', IVR)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 chateau at last by surprise? Not half! (5)","output":"### Answer: USURP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seize\nA charade of U ('chatea**U** at last') plus 'SURP[rise]' minus its last four 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: City in France, I trust, unwrapped fancy meal (9)","output":"### Answer: JERUSALEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nA charade of JE ('in France, I') plus RUS ('t**RUS**t unwrapped') plus ALEM, an anagram ('fancy') of 'meal'. This is the 'fifth' referred to in the preamble."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in song by northern quarter (8)","output":"### Answer: ARMENIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarter\nAn envelope ('in') of MEN ('blokes') in ARIA ('song') plus N ('northern'), for the 'quarter' of the Old City of Jerusalem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Quarter aspiration after jet engine starts (6)","output":"### Answer: JEWISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quarter\nA charade of J E ('**J**et\u00a0**E**ngine starts') plus WISH ('aspiration'), for the 'quarter' of the Old City of Jerusalem."}
{"instruction":"You 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 player pocketing Arab cash is in parts (10)","output":"### Answer: SERIALISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in parts\nAn envelope ('in') of RIAL ('Arab cash'; various Arabic currencies, sometimes spelled riyal) plus 'is' in SEED ('top 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: Pine, perhaps, when one leaves Scottish island (4)","output":"### Answer: TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pine, perhaps\nT[i]REE ('Scottish island' in the Inner Hebrides) minus the I ('when one 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: Lack of faith in so many leaders chasing articles (7)","output":"### Answer: ATHEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lack of faith\nA charade of A THE ('articles') plus ISM ('**I**n\u00a0**S**o\u00a0**M**any leaders')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fond of a party group (7)","output":"### Answer: ADORING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very fond\nA charade of 'a' plus DO ('party') plus RING ('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: Time off creating soap and bubbles, primarily here? (7)","output":"### Answer: SABBATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time off creating\nA charade of S A B ('**S**oap\u00a0**A**nd\u00a0**B**ubbles primarily') plus BATH ('here' with a kind of extended 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: Dish out a great deal, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish out\nSounds like ('we hear') A LOT ('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: Dead heart, say, is actually about right (7)","output":"### Answer: INFARCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dead heart, say\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') in IN FACT ('actually'). INFARCT is tissue which has died because of lack of oxygenated blood; in the case of a heart attack, it is a myocardial infarction."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Selfie regularly appears in mother's quarter (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSLIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarter\nAn envelope ('appears in') of SLI ('**S**e**L**f**I**e regularly') in MUM ('mother'). About a 'quarter' of the world's population is MUSLIM, but the definition here refers to the thematic 'quarter' of the Old City of Jerusalem."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trouble with seafood pie, as cooked outside (9)","output":"### Answer: ECLAMPSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expecting trouble\nAn envelope ('outside') of CLAM ('seafood') in EPSIA, an anagram ('cooked') of 'pie 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: Of 21 philosophy carried by a distant rickshaw (7)","output":"### Answer: TANTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Of 21 philosophy\nThe answer to clue '21' is EASTERN; a hidden answer ('carried by') in 'a dis**TANT RIC**kshaw'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 designed to represent obstinacy (3-10)","output":"### Answer: PIG-HEADEDNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: obstinacy\nAn anagram ('to re-present') of 'shape designed'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 realities for a citizen of ancient kingdom (9)","output":"### Answer: ISRAELITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a citizen of ancient kingdom\nAn anagram ('harsh') of 'realities'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One tempted mother of ten and paid out without hesitation (7)","output":"### Answer: SERPENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One tempted mother of ten\nAn envelope ('without') of ER ('hesitation') in SPENT ('paid out'). 'ten' in the definition refers to the answer to 10A, ABEL, whose mother was Eve."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Frankfurt and green on the inside (7)","output":"### Answer: UNJADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fresh\nAn envelope ('on the inside') of JADE ('green') in UND ('in Frankfurt 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: 12 noon and it's heading to 90\u00b0 (7)","output":"### Answer: EASTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: heading to 90\u00b0\nA charade of EASTER (the answer to clue '12') plus N ('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: With some aplomb, I bless King James and co (6)","output":"### Answer: BIBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: King James and co\nA hidden answer ('some') in'aplom**B I BLES**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: Chestnut or biscuit? (5)","output":"### Answer: WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chestnut \nWATER may precede either 'chestnut' or 'biscuit'. The question mark is for the allusiveness of the 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: Extinguishes the candle and passes on (6,2)","output":"### Answer: SNUFFS IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extinguishes the candle\nDouble 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: Defect in hose used by firemen (6)","output":"### Answer: LADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defect in hose\nDefinition, with a dash of the cryptic, and allusion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Petition to take meals in the lobby (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTREATY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Petition\nAn envelope ('in') of EAT ('to take meals') in ENTRY ('the lobby')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 play big parts in children's tales (6)","output":"### Answer: GIANTS \n ### Explanation: They play big parts in children's tales (6)\nCryptic 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: Provide money, enough to keep daughter (5)","output":"### Answer: ENDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide money\nAn envelope ('to keep') of D ('daughter') in ENOW (archaic form, '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: Local managers (9)","output":"### Answer: LICENSEES \n ### Explanation: Local managers (9)\nA play on 'local' as a public 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: It may help in crime scene reconstruction (12)","output":"### Answer: REMINISCENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may help in crime scene reconstruction\nAn anagram ('reconstruction') of 'in crime scene', with an extended 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: Polite assistance from bureaucrats? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: CIVIL SERVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bureaucrats\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 guide wants you to go with him (4,5)","output":"### Answer: VADE MECUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: guide\nDefinition and literal interpretation \u2013 of the Latin, no 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: Mature \u2014 or mature to a point (5)","output":"### Answer: RIPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mature\nA charade of RIPE ('mature') plus N ('a point' of the compass). Since RIPEN is just the verb associated with RIPE, this seems to me rather weak."}
{"instruction":"You 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's going out with North Polar explorer (6)","output":"### Answer: NANSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polar explorer\nAn anagram ('going out') of 'Anne's' plus N ('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: Requiring sound massage (8)","output":"### Answer: KNEADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: massage\nA homophone ('sound') of NEEDING ('requiring'). The word order is unusual rather than 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: Nothing more than a 50-50 chance, nevertheless (4,2)","output":"### Answer: EVEN SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: nevertheless\nA charade of EVENS ('a 50-50 chance') plus 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: It's a breathtaking experience (8)","output":"### Answer: ASPHYXIA \n ### Explanation: It's a breathtaking experience (8)\nCryptic 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: Angry outbursts in play (6)","output":"### Answer: SCENES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angry outbursts\nDefinition and allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in duty \u2014 removed (6)","output":"### Answer: UNTIDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slovenly\nAn anagram ('re-moved') of 'in 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: Go effortlessly by bicycle to coast (9)","output":"### Answer: FREEWHEEL \n ### Explanation: Go effortlessly by bicycle to coast (9)\nIs that intended to be a cryptic definition or a double definition? Either way, I do not think much 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: News the teacher would welcome in any form? (12)","output":"### Answer: INTELLIGENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: News\nDefinition and allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 into a row (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIGN \n ### Explanation: Get into a row (5)\nCrypticish 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: Where people once spent time underground (8)","output":"### Answer: DUNGEONS \n ### Explanation: Where people once spent time underground (8)\nCryptic 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: Sees dirt, becomes repelled (8)","output":"### Answer: RESISTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: repelled\nAn anagram ('becomes') of 'sees 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: The done things (12)","output":"### Answer: ACHIEVEMENTS \n ### Explanation: The done things (12)\nCryptic 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: Bird, fish and insect (9)","output":"### Answer: COCKROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: insect\nA charade of COCK ('bird') plus ROACH ('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: Collect items others consider useless (8)","output":"### Answer: SCAVENGE \n ### Explanation: Collect items others consider useless (8)\nDefinition."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Witnesses appear to give it (8)","output":"### Answer: EVIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Witnesses appear to give it (8)\nCrypticish 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: Ancient Greeks were riddled by it (6)","output":"### Answer: SPHINX \n ### Explanation: Ancient Greeks were riddled by it (6)\nCryptic 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: Elgar's variations of gamine (6)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elgar's variations\nAn anagram ('of', although 'variations' might be on loan from the definition) of 'gamine'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Effectively copes with\u00a0sporting events (5)","output":"### Answer: MEETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Effectively copes with\nDouble 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: Sleep around with desire and brio (7)","output":"### Answer: PANACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: brio\nA charade of PAN, a reversal ('around') of NAP ('sleep') plus ACHE ('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: Way to stop issue of May's leadership dogging Tory Party (6)","output":"### Answer: CONDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way to stop issue\nA charade of CON ('Tory') plus DO ('party') plus M ('**M**ay's leadership')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Numbers following inverse of a binary number (8)","output":"### Answer: LAUDANUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: number\nA charade pf LAUDA, a reversal ('inverse') of 'a' plus DUAL ('binary'); plus NUM ('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: Never touched alcohol after six, right? (6)","output":"### Answer: VIRGIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Never touched\nA charade of VI (Roman numeral, 'six') plus R ('right') plus GIN ('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: Herbert's post about marital relations (12)","output":"### Answer: STEPBROTHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: marital relations\nAn anagram ('about') of 'Herbert's 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: Help fool individual with attitude (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help\nA charade of ASS ('fool') plus I (one, 'individual') plus STANCE ('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: Neither of half-cut dons nursed regrets at first (3)","output":"### Answer: NOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neither\nA charade of NO, an anagram ('nursed'?) of NO ('half-cut d**ON**s') plus R (**'****R**egrets 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: Viscous liquid from tea urn regularly discarded (3)","output":"### Answer: TAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Viscous liquid\nAlternate letters ('regularly discarded') of '**T**e**A** u**R**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: Fake concession over Trump pledge is nonsense (10)","output":"### Answer: CODSWALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: nonsense\nAn envelope ('over') of WALL (between the US and Mexico, 'Trump pledge') in COD ('fake') plus SOP ('concession')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dazzling South American pedigree (12)","output":"### Answer: INCANDESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dazzling\nA charade of INCAN DESCENT ('South American pedigree')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Hotspur runs away in sequel (6)","output":"### Answer: UPSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sequel \nAn anagram ('harry') of 'Hotspu[r]' minus the R ('runs 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: Fly home over lake the colour of coal (3,5)","output":"### Answer: JET BLACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: the colour of coal\nAn envelope ('over') of L ('lake') in JET BACK ('fly 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: Putting a stop to what dog and pig do? (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Putting a stop to\n'Do**G**' and 'pi**G**' both END IN 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: Cunning in emptying small cube (7)","output":"### Answer: SLEIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cunning\nA charade of SL ('emptying\u00a0**S**mal**L**') plus EIGHT ('cube' 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: Chums from make-up counter (4)","output":"### Answer: PALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chums\nA reversal ('counter') of SLAP ('make-up' originally 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: Students possessing zero common sense (4)","output":"### Answer: NOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: common sense\nAn envelope ('possessing') of O ('zero') in NUS (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: Carpet is covered in 10 (8)","output":"### Answer: CHASTISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carpet\nAn envelope ('covered in') of 'is' in CHASTE ('10' VIRGIN)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 when teased (5)","output":"### Answer: EQUIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fit\nAn anagram ('when teased') of 'pique'. Simple and very effective."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dull dystopia temporarily entertaining (6)","output":"### Answer: OPIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It makes dull\nA hidden answer ('entertaining') in 'dist**OPIA TE**mporarily', perhaps with an extended 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: Accommodation for best friends of daughter with freakishly long knees (3,7)","output":"### Answer: DOG KENNELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accommodation for best friends\nA charade of D ('daughter') plus OGKENNELS, an anagram ('freakishly') of 'long 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: Handwritten letter in old lady's vault read out loud (10)","output":"### Answer: MANUSCRIPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handwritten\nAn envelope ('in') of NU (Greek 'letter') in MA'S ('old lady's') plus CRIPT, which sounds like ('read out loud') CRYPT ('vault')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 initially astonished to be constricted by revolting boa? (6)","output":"### Answer: FRACAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barney\nAn envelope ('to be constricted by') of A (the second one, 'initially\u00a0**A**stonished') in FRACS, a reversal ('revolting') of SCARF ('boa')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abusing stimulant drug just before deadline (4-6)","output":"### Answer: LAST-MINUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: just before deadline\nAn anagram ('abusing') of 'stimulant' plus E ('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: Nearly all bigotry, regardless of masses, edited or cut (10)","output":"### Answer: OSTRACISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\n[m]OST RACIS[m] ('nearly all bigotry') minus MM ('regardless of masses') plus ED ('edited')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stirred pan in tavern every so often (6)","output":"### Answer: AWOKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stirred\nAn envelope ('in') of WOK ('pan') in AEN ('t**A**v**E**r**N** every so often')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aspirant wife Annabel Lee cutting cloth (8)","output":"### Answer: WANNABEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aspirant\nA charade of W ('wife') plus 'Annab[el L]ee' minus ELL ('cutting cloth'; an ell is a length 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: Letters from Bruno sorted before noon and awaiting delivery (6)","output":"### Answer: UNBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: awaiting delivery\nA charade of UNBOR, an anagram ('letters from \u2026 sorted') of 'Bruno' plus N ('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: The Mating Game in black and white (5)","output":"### Answer: CHESS \n ### Explanation: The Mating Game in black and white (5)\nCryptic 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: Pungent smell from flyover (4)","output":"### Answer: TANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pungent smell\nA reversal ('-over') of GNAT ('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: Start to stow gear for take-off (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: take-off\nA charade of S ('start to\u00a0**S**tow') plus KIT ('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: Fast, funny lines, so deadpan (14)","output":"### Answer: EXPRESSIONLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: deadpan\nA charade of EXPRESS ('fast') plus IONLESS, an anagram ('funny') of 'lines 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: Unorthodox man with muscular movement breaking concrete (9)","output":"### Answer: HERETICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unorthodox\nA charade of HE ('man') plus RETICAL, an envelope ('breaking') of TIC ('muscular movement') in REAL ('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: Gives up\u00a0thrills (5)","output":"### Answer: KICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gives up\nDouble 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: Singing group from Switzerland or around Italy (5)","output":"### Answer: CHOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singing group\nAn envelope ('around') of I ('Italy', Internatinal Vehicle Registration) in CH ('Switzerlnd', also IVR) plus '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: Grain scattered in enclosure for fish (8)","output":"### Answer: STINGRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nAn envelope ('in') of INGRA, an anagram ('scattered') of 'grain' in STY ('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: Soldier with lament missing last lover (8)","output":"### Answer: PARAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: lover\nA charade of PARA ('soldier') plus MOUR[n] ('lament') minus its last letter ('missing 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: Irritation caused by trench lacking depth (4)","output":"### Answer: ITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritation\nA subtraction: [d]ITCH ('trench') minus the D ('lacking depth')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 back before start of game (4)","output":"### Answer: AGOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excited\nA charade of AGO ('back' \u2013 \"it happened a long time ago\/back\") plus G ('start of\u00a0**G**ame')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 act working for meagre payment (8)","output":"### Answer: PITTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: meagre payment\nAn anagram ('working') of 'inept 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: Appeal by spiritual novice (8)","output":"### Answer: BEGINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: novice\nA charade of BEG ('appeal') plus INNER ('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: Colour for all to see in strip of material (5)","output":"### Answer: TAUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour\nAn envelope (in') of U ('for all to see', film certificate) in TAPE ('strip 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: Condemn revolutionary painting? Be quiet (5)","output":"### Answer: TRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Condemn\nA charade of TRA, a reversal ('revolutionary') of ART ('painting') plus SH ('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: Display power in second challenge, ousting king (9)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Display\nAn envelope ('in') of P ('power') in SEC ('second') plus TAC[k]LE ('challenge') minus the K ('ousting 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: I'm afraid a gala's out of order in unfinished church (7,7)","output":"### Answer: SAGRADA FAMILIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfinished church\nAn anagram ('out of order') of 'I'm afraid a gala's', for the Gaudi's famous Basilica in Barcelona, due for completion by 2026."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quote coming up about hard morality (6)","output":"### Answer: ETHICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: morality\nAn envelope ('about') of H ('hard') in ETICS, a reversal ('coming up') of S ('singular') plus CITE ('quote')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 upset with composition involving new organ, sadly undesirable (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: PERSONA NON GRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: undesirable\nA charade of PER, a reversal ('upset') of REP ('theatre') plus SONANONGRATA, an envelope ('involving') of N ('new') plus ONGRA, an anagram ('sadly') of 'organ' in SONATA ('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: Superficial, relentless, securing vote (8)","output":"### Answer: EXTERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superficial\nAn envelope ('securing') of X ('vote') in ETERNAL ('relentless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 covered by basic kilt (4)","output":"### Answer: SICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poorly\nA hidden answer ('covered by') in 'ba**SIC K**ilt'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bile to assess and eliminate (10)","output":"### Answer: OBLITERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: eliminate\nA charade of OBLITE, an anagram ('vicious') of 'bile to' plus RATE ('assess')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 defeat, caught out (6)","output":"### Answer: LIKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste\nA subtraction: LI[c]KING ('defeat') minus the C ('caught 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: UN institution cruel cynic is out to change (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SECURITY COUNCIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: UN institution\nAn anagram ('to change') of 'cruel cynic 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: Small article cut by edges of curvy tool (6)","output":"### Answer: SCYTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tool\nAn envelope ('cut by') of CY ('edges of\u00a0**C**urv**Y**') in S ('small') plus 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: Reporters in funny drama almost flattened (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: flattened\nAn envelope ('in') of PRESS ('reporters') in COMED[y] ('funny drama') 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: Religious leader with time for poor player (6)","output":"### Answer: RABBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: poor player\nA charade of RABBI ('religious leader') plus T ('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: Servant following law supported by part of Bible with doubtful expression (8)","output":"### Answer: FACTOTUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servant\nA charade of F ('following') plus ACT ('law') plus OT (Old Testament, 'part of Bible') plus UM ('doubtful expression')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 endless job providing source of stability (6)","output":"### Answer: ANCHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of stability\nA charade of 'an' plus CHOR[e] ('job') 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: Information on eastern half of vast city (6)","output":"### Answer: GENEVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nA charade of GEN ('information') plus E ('eastern') plus VA ('half of\u00a0**VA**st')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ridge in portion of sail (4)","output":"### Answer: REEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ridge\nDouble 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: Poet, otherwise sister to poet and painter (8)","output":"### Answer: ROSSETTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nAn anagram ('otherwise') of 'sister to', with an extended double definition: Christina and brother Dante Gabriel Rossetti"}
{"instruction":"You 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 who had four sisters in family in rural cottage (6)","output":"### Answer: ALCOTT \n ### Explanation: Definition: American who had four sisters in family\nA hidden answer in 'rur**AL COTT**age'. Louisa May ALCOTT wrote\u00a0*Little Women* about four sisters, based loosely on her own family (herself and her three sisters)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Humorous writer, tragic figure abused by children (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humorous writer\nDouble definition: Edward, and King Lear \u2013 abused by Regan and Goneril, two of his children, not children 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: Poet and novelist whose father was a detective (10)","output":"### Answer: CHESTERTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet and novelist\nA cryptic definition: Gilbert Keith CHESTERTON wrote the\u00a0*Father Brown* stories, about a detective 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: Brothers putting together macabre writing (6)","output":"### Answer: GRIMMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brothers\nA charade of GRIM ('macabre') plus MS (manuscript, 'writing'), for the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm, best remembered for\u00a0*Grimms' 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: Mother dismissing the recorder of minutes for legal writer (8)","output":"### Answer: MORTIMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal writer\nA charade of 'mo[the]r' minus the THE ('dismissing the') plus TIMER ('recorder of minutes'!), for John Mortimer, barrister 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: Novelist repeating conclusion reached by member of 22 across's family (7)","output":"### Answer: BENNETT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novelist\nThe Bennets are the family of *Pride and Prejudice by\u00a0*Jane AUSTEN ('22 across'). Double the last letter ('repeating conclusion') for BENNETT, most likely the 'novelist' Arnold."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 revised in new volume for son of Russian statesman (7)","output":"### Answer: NABOKOV \n ### Explanation: Definition: son of Russian statesman\nAn envelope ('in') of ABOKO, an anagram ('revised') of 'a book') in N V ('new volume'), for Vladimir, authot of\u00a0*Lolita*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 novel combination of children and partners (8)","output":"### Answer: LAWRENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of novel\nA cryptic allusion to *Sons and Lovers* by\u00a0D H LAWRENCE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 finding little energy in dotty aunts (6)","output":"### Answer: AUSTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novelist\nAn envelope ('finding \u2026 in') of E ('little energy') in AUSTN, an anagram ('dotty') of 'aunts'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wrote about brothers in party changing votes \u2013 heavens! (10)","output":"### Answer: DOSTOEVSKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: He wrote about brothers\nA charade of DO ('party') plus STOEV, an anagram ('changing') of 'votes' plus SKY ('heavens'). The name of the author of\u00a0*The Brothers Karamazov *is more often transliterated as Dostoyevsky."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of French\u00a0literary father and son (4)","output":"### Answer: AMIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friends of French\nDouble definition: French for 'friends', and the authors, 'father and son' Kingsley and Martin Amis."}
{"instruction":"You 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 yearbook author whose elder sibling saw everything (6)","output":"### Answer: ORWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Etonian yearbook author\nAnother cryptic allusion, to\u00a0*1984* by George ORWELL, and its famous slogan \"Big Brother is watching 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: Martin's father, 19th-century novelist (8)","output":"### Answer: KINGSLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Martin's father\nDouble definition: the first name of 'Martin's father' \u2013 24A AMIS again \u2013 and Charles KINGSLEY, the author of\u00a0*The\u00a0**Water-**Babies* and*\u00a0Westward Ho!* among other works.**\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: Happen in company encountered on way from Paris (4,4)","output":"### Answer: COME TRUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happen\nA charade of CO ('company') plus MET ('encountered') plus RUE ('way from 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: Ruler initially used in producing triangle, square and rectangle (4)","output":"### Answer: TSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruler\nFirst lettters of ('initialy used in producing') '**T**riangle\u00a0**S**quare\u00a0**A**nd\u00a0**R**ectangle'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spears and bows (6)","output":"### Answer: STICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spears\nDouble definition, the second being the bow for a violin, 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: Cover up work of 22 across that's problematic (7)","output":"### Answer: DILEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's problematic\nA charade of DIL, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of LID ('cover') plus EMMA ('work of 22 across', Jane AUSTEN)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of illness in kind of camel endlessly needing drug injected (8)","output":"### Answer: BACTERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cause of illness\nAn envelope ('needing \u2026. injected') of E ('drug') in BACTRIA[n] ('kind of camel') 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: Offensive son, eager to learn about right, left separately (10)","output":"### Answer: SCURRILOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offensive\nA charade of S ('son') plus CURIOUS ('eager to learn') with R and L inserted ('about right, left 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: Performer's assistant goes to pieces when given new order (6)","output":"### Answer: STOOGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performer's assistant\nAn anagram ('when given new order' \u2013 'pieces' to indicate the letters of the fodder) of '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: Relatively small groups one newcomer upset in digs (10)","output":"### Answer: MINORITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relatively small groups\nAn envelope ('in') of ORITI, a reversal ('upset') of I ('one') plus TIRO ('newcomer' \u2013 tyro is an alternative spelling) in MINES ('digs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 loving way, making proposal, with lady taking no notice (8)","output":"### Answer: TENDERLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: In loving way\nA charade of TENDER ('proposal') plus 'l[ad]y' minus AD ('taking no 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: Singular craft seen in short humorous piece (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ONE-LINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: short humorous piece\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 produces Hawaiian instrument or Japanese ornament (7)","output":"### Answer: NETSUKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese ornament\nA charade of NETS ('clearly produces' \u2013 slightly cryptic) plus UKE (ukulele, 'Hawaiian 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: On vessel overseas with king going south (6)","output":"### Answer: ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: On vessel\nABROAD ('overseas') with the R ('king') moved down (going 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: In a US city married undistinguished person (6)","output":"### Answer: ANYONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: undistinguished person\nA charade of 'a' plus NY (we have had arguments over this before \u2013 New York City is more often NYC, and NY the State, but NY sometimes refers to the 'US city') plus ONE ('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: Fail as boy, being oddly deficient in addition (4)","output":"### Answer: ALSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: in addition\nEven letters ('being oddly deficient') of 'f**A**i**L** a**S** b**O**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: A French parent adopting Portugal's current unit (6)","output":"### Answer: AMPERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: current unit\nAn envelope ('adopting') of P ('Portugal', IVR) in 'a' plus M\u00c8RE ('French 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: Branch frequently receiving loud order to go away (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFSHOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Branch\nAn envelope ('receiving') of F (*forte*, 'loud') plus SHOO ('order to go away') in OFT ('frequently')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drunk on machine part (6)","output":"### Answer: PISTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: machine part\nA charade of PIST, sounding like ('reported') PISSED ('drunk') plus '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: Snake given hint of annual contest (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BOAT RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: annual contest\nA charade of BOA ('snake') plus TRACE ('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: Town in the Midlands turned around opening of televised game (11)","output":"### Answer: STOURBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Town in the Midlands\nA charade of STOUR, an envelope ('around') of T ('opening of **T**elevised') in SOUR ('turned', of milk, say) plus 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: T-telling-off for being lachrymose (7)","output":"### Answer: TEARFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lachrymose\nA charade of 'T-' plus EARFUL ('-telling 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: Tramp's parody of Orcadian brew (7)","output":"### Answer: BUMMOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orcadian brew\nA charade of BUM ('tramp') plus MOCK ('parody', verb). New to me, but Shed was kind enough to make the wordplay obvious."}
{"instruction":"You 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 or meths? (7,4)","output":"### Answer: MOTHER\u2019S RUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gin\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: an anagram (RUIN) of MOTHER'S is 'or meths', for the apposite 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: Ladies' man's old hospital round interrupts drink (8)","output":"### Answer: CASANOVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ladies' man\nAn envelope ('interrupts') of SAN ('old hospital') plus O ('round') in CAVA (Spanish bubbly, '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: Look pleased about one figure of speech (6)","output":"### Answer: SIMILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure of speech\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one') in SMILE ('look pleased')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a chord with judge holding bouquet the wrong way round (8)","output":"### Answer: RESONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strike a chord\nAn envelope ('holding') of ESON, a reversal ('the wrong way round') of NOSE ('bouquet', of wine in particular) in RATE ('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: Law curtailed lecture on dirt (6)","output":"### Answer: TALMUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Law \nA charade of TAL[k] ('lecture') minus its last letter ('curtailed') plus MUD ('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: Passion's audibly more macho in the East End (6)","output":"### Answer: ARDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passion\nSound like ('audibly') [h]ARDER ('more macho') with the H dropped ('in the 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: Cheap gold and diamonds in friendly environment (10)","output":"### Answer: AFFORDABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheap\nAn envelope ('in \u2026 environment') of OR ('gold', heraldic) plus D ('diamonds', suit in bridge, for example) in AFFABLE ('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: Head of Meteorology differs, first drawing line on her map (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOTHERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: line on her map\nA charade of IS OTHER ('differ') plus M ('head of **M**eteorology'), with 'first' indicating the order of the particles. Note the Arachnoid use of the feminine 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: A quiet river on location \u2013 just the job! (8)","output":"### Answer: APPOSITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: just the job\nA charade of 'a' plus P (*piano*, 'quiet') plus PO ('river') plus 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: Prince of the Stars embracing love of country (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of country\nAn envelope ('embracing') of O ('love') in P ('prince') plus ASTRAL ('of the 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: State beheaded Italian (4)","output":"### Answer: OMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\n[r]OMAN ('Italian') minus its first 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: Article on women's muscle (4)","output":"### Answer: THEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: muscle\nA charade of THE (definite 'article') plus W ('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: Scientific theory of shared confidential knowledge not beginning to involve backstory (10)","output":"### Answer: RELATIVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientific theory\nAn envelope ('to involve') of ELAT, a reversal ('back-') of '-story' in [p]RIVITY (new to me, but of obvious derivation, 'shared confidential knowledge') minus its first 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: Poisoning slut, I melted into rising crowd (8)","output":"### Answer: BOTULISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poisoning\nAn envelope ('into') of TULIS, an anagram ('melted') of 'slut I' in BOM, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of MOB ('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: Expose skull of aggressive youth? (8)","output":"### Answer: SKINHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: aggressive youth\nA charade (want to make something of it?) of SKIN ('expose') plus HEAD ('skull')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girly artist with sunny exterior (8)","output":"### Answer: FEMININE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girly\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 exterior') of EMIN (Tracey, 'artist' beloved of setters) in FINE ('sunny')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up, carrying home type of tap? (6)","output":"### Answer: SPINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of tap\nAn envelope ('carrying') of IN ('home') in SPAL, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of LAPS ('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: Plant playing card right (4)","output":"### Answer: ACER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nA charade of ACE ('playing card') plus R ('right'), for the maple genus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deity lives twice (4)","output":"### Answer: ISIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deity\nA charade of IS ('lives') plus the same ('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: Engineer cannily takes women's perspective (6)","output":"### Answer: WANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Engineer cannily\nA charade of W ('women') plus ANGLE ('perspective')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gibbons show teeth and tongue, skipping closer (8)","output":"### Answer: GRINLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gibbons\nA charade of GRIN ('show teeth') plus LING[o] ('tongue') minus its last letter ('skipping closer'). was an sculptor and wood carver (more famous as 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: Crystallised forms of cocaine? Bogus setter's first to ingest line (10)","output":"### Answer: SNOWFLAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crystallised forms\nA charade of SNOW ('cocaine') plus FLAKES, an envelope ('to ingest') of L ('line') in FAKE ('bogus') plus S ('**S**etter's 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: Story about extremely truculent rabbit (6)","output":"### Answer: TATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rabbit\nAn envelope ('about') of TT ('extremely **T**ruculen**T**') in TALE ('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: Hiding case of luxury gin? Silly moo! (5,3)","output":"### Answer: LYING LOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hiding\nA charade of LY ('case of **L**uxur**Y**') plus ING, an anagram ('silly') of 'gin' plus LOW ('moo')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fall ill after bachelor party (4)","output":"### Answer: BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: party\nA charade of B ('bachelor') plus ALL ('regularly f**A**l**L** i**L**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: Current state of two ponies? Ruth blows top about one (9)","output":"### Answer: LIQUIDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current state\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one') in L (Roman 50) QUID ('two ponies' \u2013 a pony is \u00a325) plus [p]ITY ('ruth') minus its first letter ('blows 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: SAS perhaps on brink of triumph and verge of shock (8)","output":"### Answer: HAIRLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: verge of shock\nA charade of H ('brink of triump**H**' \u2013 brink for the last letter? Unusual, at least) plus AIRLINE ('SAS perhaps', Scandinavian Airline 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: You heard Pharrell's number one hit, Happy (6)","output":"### Answer: UPBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happy\nA charade of U ('you heard') plus P ('**P**harrell's number one') plus BEAT ('hit'), with a very apposite 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: Graduate's recent entertaining time amid old tribesmen (10)","output":"### Answer: LICENTIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Graduate\nA double envelope ('entertaining' and 'amid') of T ('time') in ICENI ('old tribesmen') in LATE ('recent')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 female, one outranking king (4)","output":"### Answer: FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confront\nA charade of F ('female') plus ACE ('one outranking king' in many 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: Rabbit, one with long ears eating very last bit of celery (6)","output":"### Answer: HARVEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rabbit\nAn envelope ('eating') of V ('very') in HARE ('one with long ears') plus Y ('last bit of celer**Y**'). Harvey was the eponymous invisible rabbit in the play by Mary Chase, and the better-known film based on it, and starring James Stewart."}
{"instruction":"You 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 offering Hobson's choice of guide on vacation, with a 9 (6,6)","output":"### Answer: GEORGE SMILEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agent\nQuite a bit going on here: 'Hobson's choice' is a choice of one thing, take it or leave it; GE ('**G**uid**E** on vacation') OR GE. 9A is GRIN, giving SMILEY ('with a 9'). The 'agent' in the Circus is GEORGE SMILEY, the central character in several novels by John le Carr\u00e9, the best known being *Tinker Tailor Soldier 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: Let apple Danish pastries be distributed in great number for today (6,1,6,9)","output":"### Answer: SPREAD A LITTLE HAPPINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let apple Danish pastries be distributed in great number for today\nAn anagram ('be distributed') of 'let apple Danish pastries', with an extended definition. The clue had the desired effect on 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: Isn't it commonly where you get booze and sex? (5)","output":"### Answer: INNIT \n ### Explanation: Isn't it commonly where you get booze and sex? (5)\nA charade of INN ('where you get booze') plus IT ('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: Mid-September before a sailor's back from Asia, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: EASTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: from Asia, perhaps\nA charade of E ('mid-Sept**E**mber') plus ASTERN ('a sailor's 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: Event is a fine opportunity to have fun (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Event\nA charade of 'a' plus F ('fine') plus FAIR ('opportunity to have 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: Dickensian character of rag playing at close of 8 (9)","output":"### Answer: GRADGRIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dickensian character\nI think something wicked this way comes: '8' must be replaced by its solution WORLD SMILE DAY and then treated as part of the wordplay , so that the clue is a charade of GRA, an anagram ('playing') of 'rag' plus D ('close of' WORL**D**) plus GRIN (SMILE) plus D ('day'), for the character in *Hard 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: Atmosphere Longfellow captures in no time, poetically (7)","output":"### Answer: ERELONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: in no time, poetically\nA hidden answer ('captures') in 'atmosph**ERE LONG**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: Damsel rowdily revelling for 24 life-enhancing hours (5,5,3)","output":"### Answer: WORLD SMILE DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24 life-enhancing hours\nAn anagram ('revelling') of 'damsel rowdily'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's first wild arboreal mammal (5,4)","output":"### Answer: POLAR BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: mammal\nA charade of P ('**Par**k's first') plus OLARBEAR, an anagram ('wild') of 'arboreal'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Anabaptist principles, with a big 9? (7)","output":"### Answer: BEAMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: with a big 9?\nBE AMISH ('maintain Anabaptist principles')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 celeb wanting outsiders to support British music-maker (7)","output":"### Answer: UKULELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: music-maker\nA charade of UK ('British') plus '[c]ul[t] [c]ele[b]' minus the outer letters of both words ('wanting outsiders')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the crap! Rearrange that number for piano (7)","output":"### Answer: TRANCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\nAn anagram ('rearrange that') of 'the' plus CRAN, which is 'crap' with N replacing the P ('number for piano')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discontented fairy keels over in pub, leaving the rest standing (2,3)","output":"### Answer: BY FAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaving the rest standing\nAn envelope ('in') of YF, a reversal ('keels over') of FY ('discontented **F**air**Y**') in 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: Performed in a group of profligate character (9)","output":"### Answer: ABANDONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: of profligate character\nAn envelope ('in') of DONE ('performed') in A BAND ('a group'). A good 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: Number love to be included in break dance (5)","output":"### Answer: GALOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\nAn envelope ('to be included') of L (Roman 50, 'number') plus O ('love') in GAP ('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: Man in a whirl \u2013 fuel's his trouble? (7)","output":"### Answer: DERVISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man in a whirl\nA charade of DERV (diesel 'fuel') plus ISH, an anagram ('trouble') 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: Animal that's old and can play dead (7)","output":"### Answer: OPOSSUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\nA charade of O ('old') plus POSSUM (\"to play possum\" is to 'play dead' \u2013 and do I detect a play on 'can' even if the person is wrong?) . Since POSSUM is an aphetic form of OPOSSUM, and the animal does play dead when threatened (hence the expression), as a cryptic clue, it is chasing its own tail. As a straight definition it can hardly be faulted."}
{"instruction":"You 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 players a hand (5)","output":"### Answer: DEALT \n ### Explanation: Gave the players a hand (5)\nCryptic 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 Greek totaliser cock-up (9)","output":"### Answer: ARISTOTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Greek\nAn anagram ('cock-up') of 'totaliser'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Highland fling? (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: TOSSING THE CABER \n ### Explanation: Highland fling? (7,3,5)\nCryptic 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: Team directors found in the dining room (9)","output":"### Answer: SIDEBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in the dining room\nA charade of SIDE ('team') plus BOARD ('directors')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of thorn extracted (5)","output":"### Answer: NORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Point\nAn anagram ('extracted') of 'thorn'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 man out to see aged parent (7)","output":"### Answer: GRANDMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: aged parent\nAn anagram ('out') of 'drag man'. The definition seems to straddle two meanings \u2013 the familial parent's parent, and the aged 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: Firm follows new trade style (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ART DECO \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\nA charade of ARTDE, an anagram ('new') of 'trade' plus CO ('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: About to notice, for example, returning birds (5)","output":"### Answer: GEESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: birds\nA reversal ('returning') of ESEEG, an envelope ('about') of SEE ('to notice') in E.G. ('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: It flies, but gets down for cover at night? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: EIDER DUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: It flies\nDefinition and cryptic allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 MPs outspoken over unsettled seat (10)","output":"### Answer: CANDIDATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potential MPs\nA charade of CANDID ('outspoken') plus ATES, an anagram ('unsettled') of '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: Good routes for long-distance drivers (8)","output":"### Answer: FAIRWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good routes for long-distance drivers\nAn unusual construction: there is a wordplay \u2013 a charade of FAIR ('good') plus WAYS ('routes') \u2013 but the clue as a whole is the definition, with the cryptic reference to golfers (or their implements) as 'long-distance 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: Drug user did wrong as lawbreaker (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug user\nAn envelope ('-breaker') of DDI, an anagram ('wrong') of 'did' in ACT ('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: Part of the foot and chin broken (4)","output":"### Answer: INCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of the foot\nAn anagram ('broken') of 'chin'. A twelfth part thereof."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warned about diam\u00adonds he ordered (10)","output":"### Answer: ADMONISHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warned\nAn anagram ('about' and 'ordered') of 'diamonds 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: Acting so strangely, not knowing what to believe (8)","output":"### Answer: AGNOSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: not knowing what to believe\nAn anagram ('strangely') of '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: Shut head teacher in the cupboard (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: the cupboard\nA charade of CLOSE ('shut') plus T ('head **T**eacher')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 junk mail (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: junk mail\nA reversal ('set up' in a down light) of MAPS ('plans')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, having made things worse (10)","output":"### Answer: AGGRAVATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\nDouble 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: Banks that can stop advances (10)","output":"### Answer: EARTHWORKS \n ### Explanation: Banks that can stop advances (10)\nCryptic 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 thousand planted out and firmly set (8)","output":"### Answer: IMBEDDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: firmly set\nA charade of I ('one') plus M (Roman numeral, 'thousand') plus BEDDED ('planted 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: Port or claret? (8)","output":"### Answer: BORDEAUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\nDouble 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: Temple ornament I'd made badly (6)","output":"### Answer: DIADEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Temple ornament\nAn anagram ('badly') of 'I'd made'. The nearest I can get to justifying the 'temple' in the definition is the hymn: The head that once was crowned with thorns,\n Is crowned with glory now,\n A royal diadem adorns\n The mighty victor's brow."}
{"instruction":"You 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 upright and stylishly true character (6)","output":"### Answer: NATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: character\nA charade of NA, a reversal ('upright' in a down light \u2013 but isn't 'upright' the right way up? I suppose that if one regards the natural posture of the word as horizontal, rendering it 'upright' could give the desired result) of 'an' plus TURE, an anagram ('stylishly') of '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: Makes sick jokes (4)","output":"### Answer: GAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes sick\nDouble 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: It's said to produce a killer disease (4)","output":"### Answer: AIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a killer disease\nAn anagram ('to produce') of '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: Learn from rally (4,2)","output":"### Answer: PICK UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Learn\nDouble 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: Worrier following American spy (7)","output":"### Answer: FUSSPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worrier\nA charade of F ('following') plus US ('American') plus SPOT ('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: Snake in role of tempter, centrally (3)","output":"### Answer: ASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snake\nA charade of AS ('in role of') plus P ('tem**P**ter, centrally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shop in frantic search for light fixtures (11)","output":"### Answer: CHANDELIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: light fixtures\nAn envelope ('in') of n ('new') plus DELI ('shop') in CHAERS, an anagram ('frantic') of 'search'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Succeeds in turning quiet after stumble involving hesitation (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIUMPHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Succeeds\nAn envelope ('involving') of UM ('hesitation') in TRIP ('stumble') plus HS, a reversal ('turning') of SH! ('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: Plan about border in south-east (6)","output":"### Answer: SCHEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\nAn envelope ('in') of C (*circa*, 'about') plus HEM ('border') in SE ('south-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: Fruit, small and bad, in front of sign with assortment (7,6)","output":"### Answer: SEVILLE ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nA charade of S ('small') plus EVIL ('bad') plus LEO ('sign' of the zodiac) plus RANGE ('assortment'), for the bitter orange which is the basis of any orange marmalade worthy of the name (actually I have had a passable marmalade made from calamondin 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: Beam serenely, foolishly ignoring unknown computer scientist (3,7-3)","output":"### Answer: TIM BERNERS-LEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: computer scientist\nA charade of TIMBER ('beam') plus NERSLEE, an anagram ('foolishly') of 'serenel[y]' minus the Y ('ignoring unknown'), for 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: Flexible part broken by turning spike (6)","output":"### Answer: PLIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flexible\nAn envelope ('broken by') of LIAN, a reversal ('turning') of NAIL ('spike') in PT ('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: Extravagant friend, entertaining one, good behind bar (8)","output":"### Answer: PRODIGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extravagant\nAn envelope ('entertaining') of ROD ('bar') plus I ('one') plus G ('good'), with 'behind' indicating the order of the particles, in PAL ('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: Join forces and pass law endlessly awkward to bear (11)","output":"### Answer: COLLABORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join forces\nA charade of COL (mountain 'pass') plus 'la[w]' minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus BORATE, an anagram ('awkward') of '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: Second area for extinct bird (3)","output":"### Answer: MOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: extinct bird\nA charade of MO (short for moment, 'second') plus A ('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: Rotten, stained clothing repelled expert (7)","output":"### Answer: DECAYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rotten\nAn envelope ('clothing') of ECA, a reversal ('repelled') of ACE ('expert'), in DYED ('stained')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from edge of fire grate, right away (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get away\nA charade of E ('edge of fir**E**') plus SC[r]APE ('grate') minus the R ('right 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: Run through court, interrupting worship (8)","output":"### Answer: PRACTISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run through\nAn envelope ('interrupting') of CT ('court') in PRAISE ('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: Island that's cold over most of month (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nA charade of C ('cold') plus ('over' in a down light) APRI[l] ('month') minus its last letter ('most 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: Disparaging inept army column in disarray (15)","output":"### Answer: UNCOMPLIMENTARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disparaging\nAn anagram ('in disarray') of 'inept army column'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and energy decline (4)","output":"### Answer: FADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\nA charade of FAD ('enthusiasm') plus 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: Sign of embarrassment after track about pixie with narcissism (4-11)","output":"### Answer: SELF-CENTREDNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: narcissism\nAn envelope ('about') of ELF ('pixie') in SCENT ('track') plus REDNESS ('sign of 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: Little by little, sound of silence spread (9)","output":"### Answer: PIECEMEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little by little\nA charade of PIECE, a homophone ('sound of') of PEACE ('silence') plus MEAL ('spread')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sample varied treats (6)","output":"### Answer: TASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sample\nAn anagram ('varied') of 'treats'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 change? Simple (8)","output":"### Answer: CASHMERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\nA charade of CASH ('change') plus MERE ('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: Acrimonious against one group of three left in charge (9)","output":"### Answer: VITRIOLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acrimonious\nA charade of V (*versus*, 'against') plus I ('one') plus TRIO ('group of three' or triad or triumvirate or \u2026) plus L ('left') plus I\/C ('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: Organ played in clear way around town (4,4)","output":"### Answer: RING ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: way around town\nAn envelope ('in') of NGROA, an anagram ('played') of 'organ' in RID ('clear', 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: Revealing lines in a letter, sadly, Romeo erased (8)","output":"### Answer: TELLTALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revealing\nAn envelope ('in') of LL ('lines') in TETALE, an anagram ('sadly') of 'a lette[r]' minus the R ('Romeo erased')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, apart from learner, seasoned (6)","output":"### Answer: SPICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: seasoned\nA subtraction; SP[l]ICED ('united') minus the L ('apart from 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: Letter in scam magician set up (5)","output":"### Answer: GAMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('set up' in a down light) answer in 'sc**AM MAG**ician'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 head\u00a0gangster (4)","output":"### Answer: HOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering for head\nDouble 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: Fractions of number in choppers to put on uniform on board (12)","output":"### Answer: SEVENTEENTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fractions\nAn envelope ('on board' as often is used to indicate IN \u2013 the envelope indicator \u2013 and SS, the outer part of the envelope)\n of EVEN ('uniform') plus TEENTH, another envelope (in') of N ('number') in TEETH ('choppers') \u2013 with 'to put on' indicating the order of the particles \u2013 all in SS (see 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: Female's seduced by an ex-taoiseach (5)","output":"### Answer: AHERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ex-taoiseach\nAn envelope ('seduced by') of HER ('female') in 'an'. is the 'ex-taoiseach'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 grimaces, describing onset of nausea as being all too loudly evident (9)","output":"### Answer: SCREAMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: all too loudly evident\nAn envelope ('describing') of N ('onset of\u00a0**N**ausea') in SCREAMIG, an anagram ('doctor') of 'grimaces'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 regular visitors to Dorset and Leeds (7)","output":"### Answer: DREADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terrifying\nAlternating letters ('regular visitors to') of '**D**o**R**s**E**t\u00a0**A**n**D**\u00a0L**E**e**D**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: Happy as a kingfisher? (7)","output":"### Answer: HALCYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happy\nDouble definition: in Greek legend, Alcyone and her husband Ceyx were transformed into birds generally identified with kingfishers, and the name halcyon is applied to a genus of kingfishers. According to another legend, kingfishers build a floating nest at sea, and a period of calm around the winter solstice (halcyon days) allowed them to nest successfully; thus HALCYON means 'happy' particularly in the sense of peaceful, fortunate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frees from tax in Norfolk town (10)","output":"### Answer: DISBURDENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frees\n~~A whimsical formation from DIS BURDENS ('tax in Norfolk town'). \"The nearer you get to it, the more of the town Dis appears\".~~ An envelope ('in') of BURDEN ('tax') in DISS ('Norfolk town'. \"The nearer you get to it, the more of the town Diss appears\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dong one's confused with a \"far out\" snout (4-5)","output":"### Answer: LONG-NOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with a \"far out\" snout\nAn anagram ('confused') of L ('large') plus 'dong 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: Leftward leaning\u00a0flower (4)","output":"### Answer: PINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leftward leaning\nDouble 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: Arm that's hairy and small, short 3 (3-7)","output":"### Answer: SIX-SHOOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arm\nDevious: two references to other answers. A charade of SIX ('hairy' is the answer to clue six down) plus S ('small') plus HOOTER (NOSED is the entry in '3'D; cut it 'short', it becomes NOSE. Americans might be more familiar with another colloquial meaning of 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: 4,480-pound European, sounding like a siren (3-4)","output":"### Answer: TWO-TONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sounding like a siren\nA charade of TWO TON ('4,480-pound') plus E ('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: Somewhat contrarily, spots no numbers around the clock (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NON-STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: around the clock\nA hidden ('somewhat') reversed ('contrarily') answer in 's**POTS NO N**umbers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in uniform, mostly Greek S&M nuts (9)","output":"### Answer: GENDARMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nice men in uniform\nAn anagram ('nuts') of 'Gree[k] minus the last letter ('mostly') plus S AND M ('S&M'). 'Nice' for the cruciverbally useful city in France, 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: Puck? Female, 6, non-starter! (5)","output":"### Answer: FAIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puck?\nA charade of F ('female') plus [h]AIRY (the answer to clue '6'D) minus its first letter ('non-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: Half-heartedly called police about son's minor indiscretions (12)","output":"### Answer: PECCADILLOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: minor indiscretions\nA charade of PECCADILLOE, an anagram ('about') of 'cal[l]ed' minus an L ('half-heartedly') plus 'police'; plus S ('son'). The plural may be spelled with or without the penultimate 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: From southern town, originally, and yet northern writer (9)","output":"### Answer: STEVENSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\nA charade of S T ('**S**outhern\u00a0**T**own, originally) plus EVEN SO ('and yet') plus N ('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: Lead \u2013 a radioactive element? Not lead, it's a metallic element (8)","output":"### Answer: VANADIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a metallic element\nA charade of VAN ('lead') plus [r]ADIUM ('a radioactive element') minus its first letter ('not lead'). Neither 'a' forms part of 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: Listening devices from back of one shop near Barking (9)","output":"### Answer: EARPHONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Listening devices\nAn anagram ('barking' mad) of E ('back of on**E**') plus 'shop 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: One fat fly heads off, as ordered (6)","output":"### Answer: NEATLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: ordered\n'[o]ne [f]at [f]ly' minus the words' first 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: Dangerous, so locked away at last (5)","output":"### Answer: HAIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous\nI cannot quite make this work: 'locked' could be HAIRY, but 'awa**Y** at last' seems to leave HAIR for 'locked' (or 'so locked') which looks like mismatched parts 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: Grouped together with a retired joiner (6)","output":"### Answer: BANDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grouped together\nAn implied envelope: AND (a conjunction, 'joiner') in BED ('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: Drink for one that's picked up medal (6)","output":"### Answer: EGGNOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of E.G. ('for one') plus GNOG, a reversal ('picked up' in a down light) of GONG ('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: Infuriated by golf shot, curse back-up supports (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DRIVEN MAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infuriated\nA charade of DRIVE ('golf shot') plus NMAD, a reversal ('back-up' in a down light) of DAMN ('curse'), with 'supports' confirming the order of the 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: Takes more off away kits? (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTRIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Takes more off\nA charade of OUT ('away') plus STRIPS ('kits' \u2013 e.g. soccer uniforms). For OUTSTRIPS, Chambers gives one meaning \"to outdo in denuding 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: Model T Ford, on a return trip? (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: TO AND FRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: return trip\nAn anagram ('model') of 'T Ford 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: A poet raving about Goat's Head soup (6)","output":"### Answer: POTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: soup\nAn envelope ('about') of G ('**G**oat's head') in POTAE, an anagram ('raving') of '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: Fish, catching record yields (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: yields\nAn envelope ('catches') of EP ('record') in RAYS ('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: Operating system in iMac involved a collection of bits (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: a collection of bits\nAn envelope ('in') of OS ('operating system') in MAIC, an anagram ('involved') of 'iMac'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 relative who's missing lost cat (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cat\nA charade of O ('ring') plus UNC[l]E ('relative') minus the L ('missing lost' \u2013 not an abbreviation in Chambers), for the snow leopard, which seems to make more appearances in crosswords than 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: Like first of nurses taking city hospital round (5)","output":"### Answer: NASAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like first of nurses\nA reversal ('round') of LA ('city') plus SAN ('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: During audition, amateur is most uninteresting (6)","output":"### Answer: TAMEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most uninteresting\nAn envelope ('during') of AM ('amateur') in TEST ('audition')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 put in place, wandering in religious venue (6)","output":"### Answer: CHAPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious venue\nAn envelope ('put in') of H ('husband') in CAPEL, an anagram ('wandering') of '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: Coarseness makes stomachs turn (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarseness\nA reversal ('makes \u2026 turn') of TUMS ('stomachs'). Rather familiar \u2013 indeed virtually the same clue appeared in Guardian 27315 by Tramp on September 29th 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: Island lacking a clergyman (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MINOR CANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a clergyman\nA charade of MINORCA ('island') plus NON ('lacking'; either directly the Latin \"not\" \u2013 non compos mentis, for example, lacking a sound mind (to paraphrase slightly); or, derived, the prefix non-, indicating the absence 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: Clergyman keeps setter humble (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: humble\nAn envelope ('keeps') of ME ('setter') in DEAN ('clergyman'). Definition 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: Inscrutable Tories assembled in the City (8)","output":"### Answer: ESOTERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inscrutable\nAn envelope ('in') of SOTERI, an anagram ('assembled') of 'Tories' in EC ('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: Priest's crime taking time in a clerical residence (9)","output":"### Answer: PARSONAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a clerical residence\nA charade of P ('priest') plus (the apostrophe s for has) ARSON ('crime') plus AGE ('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: Goddess makes man exist (4)","output":"### Answer: HEBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goddess\nA charade of HE ('man') plus BE ('exist'). The cup-bearer to the gods, and the goddess 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: Mammoth's initially grey in colour (4)","output":"### Answer: HUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mammoth\nAn envelope ('in') of G ('initially\u00a0**G**rey') in HUE ('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: Argue over remedy for an aching tooth (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: HAVE IT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Argue\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a rum cocktail that's sweet? (8)","output":"### Answer: TIRAMISU \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nAn anagram ('cocktail') of 'is it a rum'. That reminds me, I have some in the fridge, and I am due for my 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: Moans about time in places of interest (6)","output":"### Answer: SIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: places of interest\nAn envelope ('about') of T ('time') in SIGHS ('moans' approximately)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 keeps old-fashioned duke on friendly terms (10)","output":"### Answer: ACQUAINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: on friendly terms\n~~A charade~~ An envelope ('keeps') of QUAINT ('old-fashioned') in ACE ('virtuoso'); plus D ('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: Dehydrated in the Kalahari Desert (4)","output":"### Answer: ARID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dehydrated\nA hidden answer in 'the Kalah**ARI D**esert'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the elite found in ancient Egypt (6)","output":"### Answer: THEBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in ancient Egypt\nTHE BES[t] ('the elite') minus the last letter ('Most of'). Also found in Greece (more than once) and Illinois."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the odds before broadcast (6)","output":"### Answer: SPREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: broadcast\nNot the expected word order. A charade of SP (starting price, 'the odds') plus READ ('study'), with 'before' indicating the order of the 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: Tone down a painter's medium (7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: painter's medium\nA charade of TEMPER ('tone down') 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: Distance Tory leader goes into pond (5)","output":"### Answer: METRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distance\nAn envelope ('goes into') of T ('**T**ory leader') in MERE ('pond')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of People In Israel (7)","output":"### Answer: SIMENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\nAn envelope ('in') of MEN ('people') in SION ('Israel' more specifically Jerusalem, and more often Zion)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 appears on direction indicator in London (6)","output":"### Answer: HARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: in London\nA charade of H ('hospital') plus ARROW ('direction indicator'). My first reaction was that including HARROW 'in London' was a bit of a stretch, but since 1965, it has been a borough in Greater London. Doesn't time fly when you're 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: Exercise about to strengthen soldiers' disposition (9)","output":"### Answer: PLACEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: disposition\nAn envelope ('about') of LACE ('to strengthen' Oxford: \"to add an ingredient, especially alcohol, to (a drink or dish) to enhance its flavor or strength\") plus MEN ('soldiers') in PT ('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: A long time in the business of a beastly king (7)","output":"### Answer: LEONINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a beastly king\nAn envelope ('in') of EON ('a long time') in LINE ([the business'. \"What's my 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: Student's oddly guarded nature (13)","output":"### Answer: UNDERGRADUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Student\nAn anagram ('oddly') of 'guarded 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: Endorsement for Sicilian leaders' good temperament (9)","output":"### Answer: SIGNATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Endorsement\nA charade of SI ('**SI**cilian leaders' \u2013 note the plural) plus G ('good') plus NATURE ('temperament')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 manner stung? That's dis\u00adtressing? (7)","output":"### Answer: HAIRCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dis\u00adtressing\nA charade of H ('husband') plus AIR ('manner') plus CUT ('stung'), with a cryptic definition ('dis-tressing')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 paused awkwardly and slowed down (5,2)","output":"### Answer: EASED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: slowed down\nA charade of E (east, 'player' in bridge, for example) plus ASEDUP, an anagram ('awkwardly') of 'paused'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 heard but not yet proven (7)","output":"### Answer: UNTRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not yet proven\nA charade of UN ('peacekeepers') plus TRIED ('heard')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to have main meal about six (6)","output":"### Answer: DIVINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theologian\nAn envelope ('about') of VI (Roman numeral, 'six') in DINE ('have main 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: German party is subdued (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: subdued\nA charade of G ('German') plus RAVE ('party'; what interesting lives setters must 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: In drink, elder knocked over, seeing stars (7)","output":"### Answer: PEGASUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars\nA reversal ('knocked over') of SUSAGEP, an envelope ('in') of SAGE ('elder') in SUP ('drink'), for the 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: Awful rogue bedding good fan (7)","output":"### Answer: GROUPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fan\nAn envelope ('bedding') of PI ('good') in GROUE, an anagram ('awful') of '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: Preamble, introduction to read in literary composition (5)","output":"### Answer: PROEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preamble\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('introduction to\u00a0**R**ead') in POEM ('literary 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: Switch back selection (9)","output":"### Answer: REARRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Switch\nA charade of REAR ('back') plus RANGE ('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: To a great degree, where taste initially is found in sweetness? (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: IN MANY WAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: To a great degree\nThe T ('**T**aste initially') in 'sweetness' is surrounded by letters which are all points of the compass (MANY 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: Unsatisfactory track, non-starter (4)","output":"### Answer: POOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsatisfactory\n[s]POOR ('track') minus its first letter ('non-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: Entering sport, degenerate retaining cards originally \u2013 general idea behind poker? (12)","output":"### Answer: PROCTOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: poker?\nA charade of PROCTOLO, a double envelope ('entering'and 'retaining') of C ('**C**ards originally') in ROT ('degenerate') in POLO ('sport'); plus GIST ('general 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: Toper sloshed, post complaint (12)","output":"### Answer: PROTESTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\nA charade of PROTE, an anagram ('sloshed') of 'toper' plus STATION ('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: Sell a pup to bird (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sell a pup\nDouble definition: 'sell a pup' is 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: What do I find sensually gratifying? Don't mention it! (2,8)","output":"### Answer: MY PLEASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What do I find sensually gratifying\nDouble 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: Winger starred with flankers in blue pants (9)","output":"### Answer: REDBREAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winger\nAn anagram ('pants') of 'starred' plus BE ('flankers in\u00a0**B**lu**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: Where Victoria found love, priest's vestment not required, still (5)","output":"### Answer: INERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\nIN [alb]ERT ('where Victoria found love') minus ALB ('priest's vestment 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: Jeer, as local put on stretcher (7)","output":"### Answer: BARRACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jeer\nA charade of BAR ('local') plus RACK ('stretcher', instrument of torture)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 queen is brighter (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNNIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: brighter\nA charade of SUNNI ('Muslim') plus ER ('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: Call on someone to gather first of licensed material (6)","output":"### Answer: POPLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\nAn envelope ('to gather') of L ('first of\u00a0**L**icensed') in POP IN ('call 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: Number one from George, John and Paul's dismal (6)","output":"### Answer: GLOOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dismal\nNothing to do with Ringo. A charade of G ('number one from\u00a0**G**eorge') plus LOO ('john') plus MY ('Paul'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: Where potential ministers learn caution ultimately, dividing two houses? (10)","output":"### Answer: SEMINARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where potential ministers learn\nAn envelope ('dividing') of N ('cautio**N** ultimately') in SEMI plus ARIES ('two houses' of different kinds)."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0turn (5)","output":"### Answer: SCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do\nDouble definition \u2013 a companion piece to 21A ROOK."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 empty bowl firstly filling old tin vessel on dinner table (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GRAVY BOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel on dinner table\nAn envelope ('filling') of 'a' plus VY ('**V**er**Y** empty') plus B ('**B**owl firstly') in GROAT ('old tin', a coin of four old pence)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 squares belonging to Guardian supporters (4)","output":"### Answer: OURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: belonging to Guardian supporters\n[f]OURS ('squares' of twos) minus the first letter ('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: One has to record sleep after climbing peak in Nepal one's scaled (8)","output":"### Answer: PANGOLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's scaled\nA charade of PANGOLI, a reversal ('after climbing' in a down light) of I ('one') plus LOG ('record') plus NAP ('sleep'); plus N ('peak in\u00a0**N**epal'), for the scaly anteater."}
{"instruction":"You 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 flower box (8)","output":"### Answer: EXECRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loathe\nA charade of EXE ('flower', a river mostly in Devon) plus CRATE ('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: Bill's partner welcoming king before state ceremony (10)","output":"### Answer: CORONATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: ceremony\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of R (*rex*, 'king') in COO ('Bill's partner' \u2013 to \"bill and coo\" is to behave with amorous tenderness, like doves); plus NATION ('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: Injured boxer not on old ship \u2013 this one? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CUTTY SARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: this one\nA charade of CUT ('injured') plus TYS[on] ('boxer') minus ON ('not on') plus ARK ('old ship'), for the cutter preserved in Greenwich, 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: Cut of meat, free bait (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPARE RIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut of meat\nA charade of SPARE ('free') plus RIB ('bait', 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: One's always helping to improve, using very bad grammar? (2-6)","output":"### Answer: DO-GOODER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's always helping\nUsing DO GOODER to mean 'improve'\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: Initially brought from river on island, bones (6)","output":"### Answer: HUMERI \n ### Explanation: Definition: bones\nA charade of HUM[b]ER ('river') minus the B ('initially\u00a0**B**ought from') plus I ('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: One giving permission, I say? (6)","output":"### Answer: LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One giving permission\nDouble definition \u2013 'I' is an example of 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: Flower planted in plot, usually (5)","output":"### Answer: LOTUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nA hidden answer in 'p**LOT US**ually'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 beast thirty seconds away from island? (4)","output":"### Answer: ORCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge beast\n[min]ORCA ('island') minus MIN ('thirty seconds', half 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: Sexy French female with naughty child entering town hall (5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: HOTEL DE VILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: town hall\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 entering') of DEVIL ('naughty child') in HOT ('sexy') plus ELLE ('French 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: Warning to pull in behind docked boat crew? (7)","output":"### Answer: OARSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat crew\nAn envelope ('to pull in') of ARS[e] ('behind') minus its last letter ('docked') in OMEN ('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: Where Harry learnt to lose weight \u2013 hard for society artist (7)","output":"### Answer: HOGARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: artist \nHOGWARTS ('where Harry learnt' \u2013 Harry Potter, that is) minus the W ('to lose weight') and with the final S replaced by H ('hard for society'). Hogarth painting the Comic Muse, a self-portrait with Thalia"}
{"instruction":"You 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 anatomy, such as Spooner's Manx cat has? (7)","output":"### Answer: TOENAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small bit of anatomy\nA Spoonerism of NO TAIL ('Manx cat 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 line in translated prose, a giveaway of what's to come (7)","output":"### Answer: SPOILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a giveaway of what's to come\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') plus L ('line') in SPOER, an anagram ('translated\") of 'prose'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one's skin (5)","output":"### Answer: CUTIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: skin\nA charade of CUT ('get rid of') plus I ('one') plus '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: For instance, worker in business producing plant (9)","output":"### Answer: EGLANTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nA charade of EG ('for instance') plus LANTINE, an envelope ('in') of ANT ('worker') in LINE ('business'). A rose, the sweet briar. Rosa rubiginosa, sweet briar"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to record a metre as aid to calculation (9)","output":"### Answer: LOGARITHM \n ### Explanation: Definition: aid to calculation\nSounds like ('we're told') LOG A RHYTHM ('record a metre')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 keeping sailor's clothing in order (5)","output":"### Answer: HABIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothing\nWordplay and two definitions. An envelope ('keeping') of AB (able-bodied 'sailor') in HIT ('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: Wife's exposed buxom rival with no heart (7)","output":"### Answer: UXORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wife's\nA charade of UXO, '[b]uxo[m]' minus its outer letters ('exposed') plus RIAL, 'ri[v]al' minus it middle letter ('with no heart'). Note that the apostrophe s is part 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: River 51 miles west of two others (7)","output":"### Answer: LIMPOPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\nA charade of LI (Roman numeral,'51') plus M ('miles') plus PO PO ('two others' i.e. rivers)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hospital, crook hastened to city area (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EAST END \n ### Explanation: Definition: city area\nAn anagram ('crook') of '[h]astened' minus the H ('leaving 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: Backer of women's lib regretted trapping rodents (7)","output":"### Answer: GERBILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rodents\nA hidden ('trapping') reversed ('backer') answer in 'women**S LIB REG**retted'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Commentators use it to take exception to score, at least in gym (7,5)","output":"### Answer: PRESENT TENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commentators use it\nAn envelope ('in') of RESENT ('take exception to') plus TENS ('score, at least' \u2013 a score being 20) in PE ('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: Doctor rising in haste dressed with extreme energy (7)","output":"### Answer: HARDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: with extreme energy\nAn envelope ('in') of RD, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of DR ('doctor') in HAEST, an anagram ('dressed') 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: Pets \u2013 little ones catching mice, oddly advanced (7)","output":"### Answer: TOMCATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pets\nAn envelope ('catching') of MC ('**M**i**C**e, oddly') plus A ('advanced'). In TOTS ('little 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: Most needing company switched tellies on (9)","output":"### Answer: LONELIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most needing company\nAn anagram ('switched') of 'tellies 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: \"The last shall be first\" in the aforementioned spirit of the age (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit of the age\nTHOSE ('the aforementioned') with its last letter moved to the front ('the last shall br fiirst')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 close to joining argument in pub (7)","output":"### Answer: INGROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native\nAn envelope ('in') of G ('close to joinin**G**') plus ROW ('argument') in INN ('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: German siren from trad\u00adition that is left over (7)","output":"### Answer: LORELEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: German siren\nA charade of LORE ('tradition') plus LEI, a reversal ('over') of I.E. ('that is') plus L ('left'). Lorelei: a real rock (on the Rhine), and a fictional siren"}
{"instruction":"You 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 lordly customs, such as those at Kew engage in? (12)","output":"### Answer: HORTICULTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: such as those at Kew engage in\nSounds like ('pronounced') HAUGHTY CULTURE ('lordly customs'). Kew Gardens in the outskirts of London is a botanical garden and plant 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: Ploughing thus removes a small mammal (7,5)","output":"### Answer: HARVEST MOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: small mammal\nAn anagram ('ploughing') of 'thus removes 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 it one should see see batter and jam (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMPLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: In it one should see see\nA charade of LAM ('batter') plus PLIGHT ('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: Cruder nurseryman preferring small son to wife (7)","output":"### Answer: GROSSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cruder\nGROWER ('nurseryman') with the W replaced by SS ('preferring small son to 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: They'll try to seize article within bikers' grasp (7)","output":"### Answer: RAIDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They'll try to seize\nAn envelope ('within \u2026 grasp') of A (indefinite 'article') in RIDERS ('bikers')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sportingly, Ruth often got this\u00a0housekeeper's job done? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HOME RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sportingly, Ruth often got this\nDouble definition: Babe Ruth, widely regarded as baseball's greatest player, scored many of these. Babe Ruth"}
{"instruction":"You 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 element turning up in seawater is molybdenum (7)","output":"### Answer: BROMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toxic element\nAn envelope ('in') of OM, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of MO (chemical symbol, 'molybdenum') in BRINE ('seawater')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 appalled, one's tempted to stray (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LED ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: tempted to stray\nA hidden answer ('somewhat') in ('appal**LED 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: Vehicle manoeuvre \u2013 real comedy act? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle manoeuvre\nA charade of RIGHT ('real') plus TURN ('comedy 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: Seaside entertainer's sock (5)","output":"### Answer: PUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seaside entertainer\n\u2026 and Judy. 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: Indulge yourself: say \"pointed part\" backwards (5)","output":"### Answer: BINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indulge yourself\nA reversal ('backwards') of E.G. ('say') plus NIB ('pointed 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: Measuring out letter \"Y\" takes one (9)","output":"### Answer: TELEMETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measuring\nAn envelope ('takes') of ME ('one' impersonal first person pronoun, accusative) in TELETRY, an anagram ('out') of 'letter 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: Use sprinkler on second pitch? (7)","output":"### Answer: SPATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use sprinkler on\nA charade of S ('second') plus PATTER (sales '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: It's rotten over in Mood County (7)","output":"### Answer: SUFFOLK \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\nAn envelope ('in') of FFO, a reversal ('over') of OFF ('rotten') in SULK ('mood'). The county in which I live (but not that 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: Meet with elected scoundrel (5)","output":"### Answer: INCUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meet with\nA charade of IN ('elected') plus CUR ('scoundrel')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bark of sorts (3)","output":"### Answer: BAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\nDouble definition \u2013 I am trying to grow a bay tree from cuttings at the moment; and 'bark' as in \"baying 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: Glass utility houses slow section (5)","output":"### Answer: LASSU \n ### Explanation: Definition: slow section\nA hidden answer ('houses') in 'g**LASS U**tility'. The slow section of a cs\u00e1rd\u00e1s."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refined spy boss spelled out \"expired\" (7)","output":"### Answer: EMENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refined\nA charade of EM, indicating ('spelled out') the letter M ('spy boss' of James Bond) plus ENDED ('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: Foot, whose bait drifts downstream (7)","output":"### Answer: TROTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foot\nDouble definition, the second being new to me: a trot or trotline is an angling line stretched across a waterway, from which several baited lines 'drift downstream'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unplanned number one, Love Right Girl (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: HIT OR MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unplanned\nA charade of HIT ('number one') plus O ('love') plus R ('right') plus MISS ('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: Predatory bird's form of relaxation (5)","output":"### Answer: HOBBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Predatory bird\nDouble definition. The bird is a 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: Part of crossword unfinished and afternoon's over? Clot! (5)","output":"### Answer: CLUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clot\nA charade of CLU[e] ('part of crossword') minus its last letter ('unfinished') plus MP, a reversal ('over') of PM ('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: Sally goes to pieces in film outfit (9)","output":"### Answer: EQUIPMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: outfit\nAn envelope ('in') of QUIP ('sally') plus MEN ('pieces' on a chess board) on ET (the 'film' so useful to 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: Rail, one ascending mount (4)","output":"### Answer: ARAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: mount\nA reversal ('ascending' in a down light) of BAR ('rail') plus A ('one'); the 'mount' being 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: The business connecting one with low-down US lawyer (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: The business\nA charade of A ('one') plus GEN ('low-down') plus DA (district attorney, 'US 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: Setter's cryptic clue opening rose to show acceptability with the young (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STREET CRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: acceptability with the young\nA charade of STREET, an anagram ('cryptic', with the apostrophe s being 'is') of 'setter' plus C ('**C**lue opening') plus ROSE ('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: Watch\u00a0Diana? (6)","output":"### Answer: HUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Watch\nDouble definition. I would prefer to call Diana a huntress."}
{"instruction":"You 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 return I agree for island (8)","output":"### Answer: ANGLESEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\nA charade of ANGLE ('fish', verb) plus SEY, a reversal ('return') of YES ('I 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: Is a cartographer up for contents of tin? (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAM \n ### Explanation: Is a cartographer up for contents of tin? (4)\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of MAPS ('is a cartographer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 uranium counts varied round university (8)","output":"### Answer: UNCTUOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oily\nAn envelope ('round') of U ('university') in UNCTOUS, a charade of U (chemical symbol, 'uranium') plus NCTOUS, an anagram ('varied') of 'counts'. You can play about with the Us if 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: Crafty greeting applies Henry of York sources (4)","output":"### Answer: AHOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crafty greeting\nFirst letters ('sources') of '**A**pplied\u00a0**H**enry\u00a0**O**f\u00a0**Y**ork'. AHOY was used as a clandestine greeting by the Czechoslovak resistance in the Second World War, and has passed into general use in Czech, as both a greeting and 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: County person having a fling, noisily (5)","output":"### Answer: SHIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\nA homophone ('noisily') of SHYER or SHIER, one who shies ('person having a fling')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 optimistic there's no room for the other two virtues? (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: FULL OF HOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: So optimistic\nA cryptic reference to St. Paul on the three principal Christian virtues: \"So faith, hope, and love abide, these three\" (! Corinthians 13:13)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 kings about to tear around a wood ball (5)","output":"### Answer: KNURR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a wood ball\nAn envelope ('about') of NUR, a reversal ('around') of RUN ('to tear') in K plus R ('two 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: Box fan is brown (8)","output":"### Answer: CHESTNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: brown\nA charade of CHEST ('box') plus NUT ('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: Plot mark on new sheets etc (8)","output":"### Answer: BEDLINEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sheets etc\nA charade of BED ('plot') plus LINE ('mark') plus 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: For use when sneeze almost audible? (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: For use when sneeze almost audible? (6)\nAnother clue which resists compartmentalisation: a reference to ATISHOO, the conventional representation of the sound of a 'sneeze'; 'almost' might suggest that the sound ('audible') is cut short, but here it is the initial A that is lost when taking the homophone; the clue has a sort of extended definition. There we are: a lot of words trying to explain the obvious."}
{"instruction":"You 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's soundboard temperature, which responds to touch (6)","output":"### Answer: TABLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: which responds to touch\nA charade of TABLE ('violin's soundboard') plus T ('temperature'); the definition is allusive, referring to an iPad or the like, with a touchscreen."}
{"instruction":"You 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 structure has no opening for writer (4)","output":"### Answer: HACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n[s]HACK ('modest structure') minus its first letter ('has no 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: Hitch film (4)","output":"### Answer: ROPE \n ### Explanation: Hitch film (4)\nAn interesting clue: both a double definition, and a reference to Alfred Hitchcock, the director of the film \"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: Hairy creature still to secure independence (4)","output":"### Answer: YETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hairy creature\nA charade of YET ('still') plus I ('independence')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 after bad upset (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: upset\nA charade of OFF ('bad') plus ENDED ('stopped')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 beside stream making tremulous sound (5)","output":"### Answer: TRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: tremulous sound\nA charade of T ('time') plus RILL ('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: Personnel murmur nervously near informants (5,9)","output":"### Answer: HUMAN RESOURCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Personnel\nA charade of HUM ('murmur') plus ANRE, an anagram ('nervously') of 'near' plus SOURCES ('informants')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 praise, omitting line with appeal (5)","output":"### Answer: AUDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\nA charade of [l]AUD ('praise') minus the L ('omitting line') plus 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: Tapering object outside study, small telescope (8)","output":"### Answer: CONDENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: telescope\nAn envelope ('outside') of DEN ('study') plus S ('small') in CONE ('tapering 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: Values cherished by democrat especially (5)","output":"### Answer: RATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Values\nA hidden answer ('cherished by') in 'democ**RAT ES**pecially'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in place for playing arrangement (8)","output":"### Answer: RECORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nA charade of REC (abbreviation for recreation ground, 'place for playing') plus ORDER ('arrangement')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, traveller around east also (8)","output":"### Answer: MOREOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: also\nA charade of MO (Medical Officer, 'doctor') plus REOVER, an envelope ('around') of E ('east') in ROVER ('traveller')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 expression of distaste for money (5)","output":"### Answer: DOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\nA charade of DO ('complete') plus UGH ('expression of distaste')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not well covered with marzipan? (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nAn envelope ('covered with') of ILL ('not well') in PASTE ('marzipan'). 'Sweet' in the UK sense of 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: Formerly storing uranium, tiny amount (5)","output":"### Answer: OUNCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tiny amount\nAn envelope ('storing') of U (chemical symbol, 'uranium') in ONCE ('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: Composer from south in going here grew excited (6,8)","output":"### Answer: GEORGE GERSHWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('south') in GEORGEGERHWIN, an anagram ('excited') of 'going here grew'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 revolution breaking heart of fogeyish opponent (5)","output":"### Answer: ENEMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: opponent\nAn envelope ('breaking') of NEM, a reversal ('in revolution') of MEN ('people') in EY ('heart of fog**EY**ish')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 amusing prelude to announcement of winner (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DRUM ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: prelude to announcement of winner\nAn envelope ('in') of RUM ('spirit') in DROLL ('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: Located article, one among many with sound structural basis (10,5)","output":"### Answer: FOUNDATION STONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: structural basis\nA charade of FOUND ('located') plus A (indefinite 'article') plus TIONS, an envelope ('among') of I ('one') in TONS ('many') plus TONE ('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: Precise\u00a0demand (5)","output":"### Answer: EXACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Precise\nDouble 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: Challenge lawyer on limits of role (4)","output":"### Answer: DARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Challenge\nA charade of DA (district attorney, 'lawyer') plus RE ('limits of\u00a0**R**ol**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: Throw party before noon? Sure thing (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCONCERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Throw\nA charade of DISCO ('party') plus N ('noon') plus CERT ('sure 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: Number filled with energy supporting team initially roared (9)","output":"### Answer: THUNDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: roared\nA charade of T ('**T**eam initially') plus HUNDERED, an envelope ('filled with') of E ('energy') in HUNDRED ('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: Online scan quite absurdly trivial (15)","output":"### Answer: INCONSEQUENTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: trivial\nAn anagram ('absurdly') of 'online scan 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: Speaker's moral decline (6)","output":"### Answer: LESSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\nSounds like ('speaker's') LESSON ('moral')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 show's objective (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trade show\nDouble 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: Translation of Virgil, deep and rich (10)","output":"### Answer: PRIVILEGED~~~~ \n ### Explanation: Definition: rich\nAn anagram ('translation') of 'Virgil, 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: Meet and mix endlessly over year, apparently (9)","output":"### Answer: SEEMINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: apparently\nA charade of SEE ('meet') plus MINGL[e] ('mix') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus Y ('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: Command given to dog in list (4)","output":"### Answer: HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Command given to dog\nDouble 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 mimic capturing monster, right away (6)","output":"### Answer: APOGEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\nAn envelope ('capturing') of OG[r]E ('monster') minus the R ('right away') in APE ('mimic')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trouble with book out (5)","output":"### Answer: OTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More\nA subtraction: [b]OTHER ('trouble') minus the B ('book 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: Language used by chauffeur dutifully (4)","output":"### Answer: URDU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language\nA hidden answer ('used by') in 'chauffe**UR DU**tifully'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Their resting places have their points (8)","output":"### Answer: PHARAOHS \n ### Explanation: Their resting places have their points (8)\nCryptic definition; I suppose that the reference is to the Egyptian pyramids, although most have lots their points (but some are aligned to compass points), and, of course, only a few pharaohs had pyramid tombs."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spanking vessels? (6)","output":"### Answer: SMACKS \n ### Explanation: Spanking vessels? (6)\nCryptic definition, for want of a better 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: Force regularly used on a group (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESSURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\nThis puzzles me: I suppose the reference is to peer pressure, but I would have said that it is used *by* a group on an individual, rather than *on* the 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: Students of the past? (6)","output":"### Answer: ALUMNI \n ### Explanation: Students of the past? (6)\nCryptic 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: About to fall from grace, by gum (5)","output":"### Answer: RESIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: gum\nA charade of RE ('about') plus SIN ('fall from 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: A new menu Thea provided for the club (9)","output":"### Answer: ATHENAEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the club\nA charade of 'a' plus THENAEUM, an anagram ('new \u2026 provided') of 'menu Thea'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 she dreams it's a principal post (12)","output":"### Answer: HEADMISTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a principal post\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'she dreams 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: A hospital number (12)","output":"### Answer: ANAESTHETIST \n ### Explanation: A hospital number (12)\nCryptic 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: Order ice after a place to eat is found (9)","output":"### Answer: CAFETERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to ea\nAn anagram ('order') of 'ice 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: Actors perform foolishly in it (5)","output":"### Answer: FARCE \n ### Explanation: Actors perform foolishly in it (5)\nCrypticish 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: Number with first-class ways to travel for landowners (6)","output":"### Answer: LAIRDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: landowners\nA charade of L (Roman numeral 50, 'number') plus A I (A 1, that is, 'first-class') plus RDS (roads, '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: Private quarters (8)","output":"### Answer: BARRACKS \n ### Explanation: Private quarters (8)\nCryptic definition, and one of the better ones to 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: Try to get aboard cutters (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutters\nAn envelope (the implied IN) of HEAR ('try') IN SS ('aboard')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 will be embraced by wildly ardent disciple (8)","output":"### Answer: ADHERENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: disciple\nAn envelope (\"will be embraced by') of 'he' in ADRENT, an anagram ('wildly' \u2013 but not very wildly) of 'ardent'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 identity documents? (6)","output":"### Answer: PAPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press\nDouble 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: Is game playing a bias against the elderly? (6)","output":"### Answer: AGEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bias against the elderly\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'is 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: Sailor told to go on return watch for missing persons (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSENTEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: missing persons\nA charade of AB ('sailor') plus SENT ('told to go') plus EES, a reversal ('on return') of SEE ('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: Sporadic localities? (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: HERE AND THERE \n ### Explanation: Sporadic localities? (4,3,5)\nCryptic 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: Favourite comes round and takes part in the event (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPETES \n ### Explanation: Definition: takes part in the event\nAn envelope ('round') of PET ('favourite') in 'comes'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 party conflict (8)","output":"### Answer: SKIRMISH \n ### Explanation: Small party conflict (8)\nDefinition."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rich and varied source of charity (9,3)","output":"### Answer: CHRISTIAN AID \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of charity\nAn anagram ('varied') of 'it is a rich 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: Service men who have a job to do (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TASK FORCE \n ### Explanation: Service men who have a job to do (4,5)\nCryptic 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: Tom rings, expressing disapproval (8)","output":"### Answer: CATCALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: expressing disapproval\nA charade of CAT ('Tom', by example) plus CALLS ('rings'), with an allusive \"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: The rest of the players (4-4)","output":"### Answer: HALF-TIME \n ### Explanation: The rest of the players (4-4)\nCryptic 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: Where children are to be found between two and five? (6)","output":"### Answer: CRECHE \n ### Explanation: Where children are to be found between two and five? (6)\nDefinition; if there is a cryptic element, it is that 'between two and five' must be taken as ages, not time of day, but 'children' makes the correct reading the more likely."}
{"instruction":"You 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 service? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TEA SET \n ### Explanation: Domestic service? (3,3)\nCryptic 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: Number in tour around royal house (5)","output":"### Answer: TUDOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: royal house\nAn envelope ('in') of D (Roman numeral 500, 'number') in TUOR, an anagram ('around') of '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: 2's 23 (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23\nThe answer to 23 is BUSINESS; the allusive wordplay is to the phrase \"Two's COMPANY, three's a 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: Vehicles catch a train (7)","output":"### Answer: CARAVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: train\nAn envelope ('catching') of 'a' in CAR VAN ('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: Ring the chosen selection (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\nA (very well, I thought) hidden answer ('selection') in 'th**E CHO**sen'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 crime plot (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSPIRACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot\nA charade of CONS ('those against') plus PIRACY ('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: Curse city for changing sides (6)","output":"### Answer: PLAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse\nPRAGUE ('city') with R for L ('changing 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: Perhaps a lot entering club, perhaps a lot (8)","output":"### Answer: CARTLOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lot\nAn envelope ('entering') of TLOA, an anagram ('perhaps' \u2013 the first one) of 'a lot' in CARD ('club, perhaps'). I like the double usages."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and cart transport for the players (9)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the players\nAn anagram ('transport') of 'horse' plus 'cart'. A variation on an antique 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: Second event: jewellery not allowed for caber-tossing duo (5)","output":"### Answer: BRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: duo\nDefinition and three (count 'em) wordplays. B ('second') plus RACE ('event'); BRACE[let] ('jewellery') minus LET ('not allowed'); and an anagram ('tossing') of 'caber'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Desexualises some fantasy a psychologist rejected (5)","output":"### Answer: SPAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desexualises\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('rejected') answer in 'fants**SY A PS**ychologist'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gatecrashing suitor drunk in bar (9)","output":"### Answer: INTRUSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gatecrashing\nAn envelope ('in') of TRUSIO, an anagram ('drunk') of 'suitor' in INN ('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: Maybe show\u00a0concern (8)","output":"### Answer: BUSINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe show\nDouble definition, although the first is more an allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 agitation as little one undergoes sex change (6)","output":"### Answer: FIDGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show agitation\nMIDGET ('little one') with the M replaced by F ('undergoes sex 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: Invent cool clue to make one of a dozen here (10,4)","output":"### Answer: COLLECTIVE NOUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of a dozen here\nAn anagram ('to make') of 'invent cool clue'. See the preamble."}
{"instruction":"You 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 right to suppress sexual desire in mass (7)","output":"### Answer: CLUSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: mass\nAn envelope ('to suppress') of LUST ('sexual desire') in CE ('Church' of England) plus R ('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: Clooney talk? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: talk\nA \"lift and separate\" charade of 'c' plus HATTER (mad as a, 'looney')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 student gets external award for kissing (7)","output":"### Answer: OSCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: for kissing\nAn envelope ('gets external') of U ('University') plus L ('student' driver) in OSCAR (film '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: Out for six, proving the point (5)","output":"### Answer: PRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: he point\n'PRO[vi]NG' minus VI ('out for six'; 'for' is mainly 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: Heart of uncle, possibly Uncle Sam (7)","output":"### Answer: NUCLEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heart\nA charade of NUCLE, an anagram ('possibly') of 'uncle' \u2013 the first one \u2013 plus US ('Uncle 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: Hope for a place at Oxford? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hope\nA charade of 'a' plus SPIRE ('place at Oxford'). An allusion to Matthew Arnold's poem\u00a0*Thyrsis\u00a0*and its most famous line: And that sweet city with its dreaming spires."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bombers in the sky, the pollen count is high (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIR ALERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bombers in the sky\nA double definition, essentially; the plural is justified as there are two 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: Antique Art Chair Co Ltd (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCHAIC \n ### Explanation: Antique Art Chair Co Ltd (7)\n'AR[t] CHAI[r] C[o]' minus the last letter of each word ('Ltd' \u2013 limited)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lark about rattling chains or being out of time (13)","output":"### Answer: ANACHRONISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: being out of time\nAn envelope ('about') of ACHRONIS, an anagram ('rattling') of 'chains or' in ANTIC ('lark')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hid safely disguised where grasses grow (9)","output":"### Answer: HAYFIELDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: where grasses grow\nAn anagram ('disguised') of 'hid safely'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prop up roof? It'll do on troubled waters (4,3)","output":"### Answer: POUR OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: do on troubled waters\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of '**P**r**O**p\u00a0**U**p\u00a0**R**o**O**f\u00a0**I**t'**L**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: Judge considering quiet update (7)","output":"### Answer: REFRESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: update\nA charade of REF (referee, 'judge') plus RE ('considering') plus SH ('quier')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stripping lover by deception is exploitation (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: exploitation\nA charade of OVE ('stripping l**OVE**r') plus RUSE ('deception')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regret accepting key delivery (6)","output":"### Answer: RESCUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: delivery\nAn envelope (accepting') of ESC ('key' top left) in RUE ('regret')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 aficionado's American cake (5)","output":"### Answer: DONUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: American cake\nA charade of DO ('party') plus NUT ('aficionado')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Princess attached to rock\u00a0stars in group (9)","output":"### Answer: ANDROMEDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Princess attached to rock\nDouble definition. In Greek mythology, Andromeda, daughter of Ethiopian King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia, was tied to a rock as a sacrifice, but was rescued by Perseus."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Subtle charm of a city for the natives (5)","output":"### Answer: AROMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subtle charm\nA charade of 'a' plus ROMA ('city for the natives' \u2013 Rome for the 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: Don't hold up surgeon, say, over one's work (5)","output":"### Answer: DROOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't hold up\nA charade of DR ('surgeon, say') plus O ('over') plus OP ('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: Winter driving problem, a mixture of wind and frost (9)","output":"### Answer: SNOWDRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winter driving problem\nAn anagram ('a mixture of') of 'wind' plus 'frost', with a bit of an extended 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: Person who handles notes son kept in notebook (7)","output":"### Answer: CASHIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person who handles notes\nAn envelope ('kept in') of S ('son') in CAHIER ('notebook' borrowed from the French, but it is in Chambers)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 outside preserve of church dignitary (7)","output":"### Answer: DECANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of church dignitary\nAn envelope ('outside') of CAN ('preserve') in DEAL ('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: Confused, as the Queen's Navee leader never was (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AT SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confused\nDouble definition, the second being a reference to The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B., First Lord of the Admiralty in *H.M.S. Pinafore*: Of legal knowledge I acquired such a grip\n That they took me into the partnership,\n And that junior partnership I ween\n Was the only ship that I ever had seen\n But that kind of ship so suited me,\n That now I am the Ruler of the Queen's Navee!"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to piece of cake as epitome of ease (3)","output":"### Answer: PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alternative to piece of cake\nDouble 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: Like some old Americans captured on film? (5)","output":"### Answer: INCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some old Americans\nIN CAN ('captured 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: Dreadful summer with minimal temperature \u2013 most odd (7)","output":"### Answer: RUMMEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most odd\nA charade of RUMMES, an anagram ('dreadful') of 'summer' plus T ('minimal **T**emperature')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 out what's 500 in twos (7)","output":"### Answer: DEDUCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Works out\nAn envelope ('in') of D (the second one, Roman numeral '500') in DEUCES ('twos')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composed arrangement for cello etc, then died (9)","output":"### Answer: COLLECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composed\nA charade of COLLECTE, an anagram ('arrangement') of 'cello etc' plus D ('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: Prepare to fire\u00a0two or three, for instance (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to fire\nDouble 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: Some features of a sitting room (5)","output":"### Answer: SOFAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some features of a sitting room\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'feature**S OF A S**itting room', with an extended 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: They produce pictures, as in pilot broadcast (3,6)","output":"### Answer: OIL PAINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They produce pictures\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'as in 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: Player's challenge? I sympathise (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HARD LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Player's challenge\nDouble definition, the first alluding to 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: Awful swindle turned up evidence of debts (6)","output":"### Answer: ODIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awful\nA charade of OD, a reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of DO ('swindle') plus IOUS ('evidence 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: Transform from 27 to 1 as unusually polemic act (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPLICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transform from 27 to 1\nAn anagram ('unusually') of 'polemic 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: No difficulty in this riddle, initially? Au contraire! (6)","output":"### Answer: TEASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: No difficulty in this riddle, initially? Au contraire!\nAn envelope ('in') of EASE ('no difficulty') in TR ('**T**his\u00a0**R**iddle, initially'), with an extended definition. Is the French a nod to 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: Be amorous, giving ring with love in romantic light? (8)","output":"### Answer: CANOODLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be amorous\nAn envelope ('in') of O ('ring') plus O ('love') in CANDLE ('romantic 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: Club, maybe, that footballer tries to avoid (4)","output":"### Answer: CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Club, maybe\nDouble 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: Something tough, mostly appropriate, repeated about work (2,6)","output":"### Answer: NO PICNIC \n ### Explanation: Something tough, mostly appropriate, repeated about work (2,6)\nAn envelope ('about') of OP ('work') in NIC[k] NIC[k] ('mostly appropriate, repeated' \u2013 or it could be NIC[e] NIC[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: Vehicle trapped by one tramcar after another (4)","output":"### Answer: CART \n ### Explanation: Vehicle trapped by one tramcar after another (4)\nAn implied hidden definition ('trapped by') in tram**CAR**** T**ramcar ('one tramcar after 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: Awfully silly chap hiding bad mark in trivial task (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CHILD\u2019S PLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: trivial task\nAn envelope ('hiding') of D ('bad mark') in CHILSPLAY, an anagram ('awfully') of 'silly 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: Transform from 1 to 27 \u2013 second hint provided inside (8)","output":"### Answer: SIMPLIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transform from 1 to 27\nAn envelope ('inside') of IF ('provided') in S ('second') plus IMPLY ('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: Request lowly worker to hold it up twice (8)","output":"### Answer: PETITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reques\nAn envelope ('to hold') of TI TI ('it up twice') in PEON ('lowly 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: State payment split by daughters for basic job (6)","output":"### Answer: DODDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: basic job\nAn envelope ('split by') of D D ('daughters') on DOLE ('state 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: Grave indications for dogs (6)","output":"### Answer: CAIRNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grave indications\nDouble 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: Discarded queen, perhaps, retaining spades (4)","output":"### Answer: CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discarded\nAn envelope ('retaining') of S ('spades') in CAT ('queen, 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: Point ace secured in superlative finish (4)","output":"### Answer: EAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Point\nAn envelope ('secured in') of A ('ace') in -EST ('superlative finish' \u2013 see 21A, 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: Academic sinecure?\u00a0It supports one comfortably (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EASY CHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Academic sinecure?\nDouble 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: Government backer, round lunchtime, seen in streets (7)","output":"### Answer: STATIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Government backer\nAn envelope ('seen in') of AT I (at one, 'round lunchtime') in ST ST ('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: A hint about possessing skill for some 17 (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: some 17\nAn envelope ('possessing') of ART ('skill') on PITA, a reversal ('about') of A TIP ('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: People making 17 (4)","output":"### Answer: FOLK \n ### Explanation: Definition: People\nDouble 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: Male member of Apostles (4,6)","output":"### Answer: JOHN THOMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Male member\nDouble 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: Power to provide what follows 9 (4,2)","output":"### Answer: PLAY ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: what follows 9\nA charade of P ('power') plus LAY ON ('provide'); see 9D."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to 12 trumpets from devotees accepting cost (8)","output":"### Answer: FANFARES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17 to 12 trumpets\nAn envelope ('accepting') of FARE ('cost') in FANS ('devotees')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slur like individual admitting onset of inebriation (9)","output":"### Answer: ASPERSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slur\nAn envelope ('admitting') of I ('onset of\u00a0**I**nebriation') in AS ('like') plus PERSON ('individual'). A fine 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: 17, something a child might 12 (5)","output":"### Answer: SWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nDouble 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: Score century, after current problem recedes (5)","output":"### Answer: MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Score\nA charade of MUSI, a reversal ('recedes') of I ('current') plus SUM ('problem'); plus C ('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: Sweet stuff wife's taken from mature people making 17 (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ROCK GROUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: people making 17\nA charade of ROCK ('sweet stuff'; for those who do not know, a stick-shaped and generally peppermint-flavoured candy traditionally associated with seaside resorts) plus GRO[w] UP ('mature') minus the W ('wife's taken 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: Piano used with party game (8)","output":"### Answer: SOFTBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA charade of SOFT ('piano') plus BALL ('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: Ally in war zone's weapon there (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon there\nAn envelope ('in') of PAL ('ally') in NAM (Vietnam, 'war zone', also referenced in the definition as '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: Impressed with vessel by English port (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BOWLED OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressed\nA charade of BOWL ('vessel') plus E ('English') plus DOVER ('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: 12 words with king's 17 (4)","output":"### Answer: PUNK \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\n12A is PLAY ON, and PUN is a play on words; plus K ('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: 9, perhaps, fancy sort? Yes! (7)","output":"### Answer: OYSTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 9, perhaps\nAn anagram ('fancy') of 'sort yes', the reference in the definition is to the reputation of OYSTERS as an aphrodisiac."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Bill, needing bandage (7)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deal with\nA charade of AD ('bill') plus DRESS ('bandage')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to protect right country, one in 12 7 (7)","output":"### Answer: TROILUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in 12 7\nAn envelope ('to protect') of R ('right') in TOIL ('labour') plus US ('country'). The definition is a reference to Shakespeare's *Troilus and Cresida*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 picked up and fine wine (5)","output":"### Answer: TOKAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nA charade of T ('tea picked up') plus OKAY ('fine'). And a fine wine it is,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: Roman commander's extremely snide, a two-faced fellow (7)","output":"### Answer: SEJANUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman commander\nA charade of SE ('extremely\u00a0**S**nid**E**') plus JANUS ('a two-faced fellow' \u2013 a Roman god, actually, with two faces to look ahead and to 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: Adjust some 17 for the audience (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adjust\nA homophone ('for the audience') of A TUNE ('some 17')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hacker's tool, escalating bleak conflict (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TROJAN WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflict\nA charade o f TROJAN (a type of computer malware, 'hacker's tool') plus WAR, a reversal ('escalating' in a down light) of RAW ('bleak')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to accompany a German exchange (5-2)","output":"### Answer: TRADE-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: exchange\nA charade of TRAD (traditional jazz, '17' MUSIC) plus EIN ('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: 17 man stops breaking off to do nothing (3,4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: THE FOOD OF LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nAn envelope ('stops') of HE ('man') in TFOODOF, an anagram ('breaking') of 'off to do' plus LOVE ('nothing'). The definition '17' MUSIC refers to the famous quotation from Twelfth Night, continued in 12A: If music be the food of love, play 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: Message from character turning up clutching arm (9)","output":"### Answer: EPISTOLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Message\nAn envelope ('clutching') of PISTOL ('arm') in EET, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of TEE (the letter, 'character'). New to me, but an obvious diminutive of epistle, and clearly clued."}
{"instruction":"You 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 treatment, your nurses record medical specialism (7)","output":"### Answer: UROLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical specialism\nAn envelope ('nurses') of LOG ('record') in UROY, an anagram ('after treatment') of '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: Related to nice North Korean? (7)","output":"### Answer: KINDRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Related\nA charade of KIND ('nice') plus RED ('North Korean?')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 solver intends to tour deserted hilly region (7)","output":"### Answer: UPLANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hilly region\nAn envelope ('to tour') of D ('deserted') in U, a homophone ('outspoken') of YOU ('solver') plus PLANS ('intends')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sides gathering round English linesman (6)","output":"### Answer: LANDOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: English linesman\nAn envelope ('gathering') of O ('round') in L AND R ('both sides'), for Walter Savage LANDOR, the poet whose lines include: Nature I loved, and, next to nature, 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: Just beat monarch's 17 maker (5)","output":"### Answer: PIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17 maker\nA charade of PIP ('just beat') plus ER ('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: Excess force in confident appeal (7)","output":"### Answer: SURFEIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excess\nAn envelope ('in') of F ('force') in SURE ('confident') plus 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: Answer following reasonable concern (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: concern\nA charade of A ('answer') plus F ('following') plus FAIR ('reasonable')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 uncomfortably hot while in bunk (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be uncomfortably hot\nAn envelope ('in') of AS ('while') in ROT ('bunk')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 attendants echo doubts about king (9)","output":"### Answer: EQUERRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Royal attendants\nAn envelope ('about') of R (*rex*, 'king') in E ('echo', radio code for the letter) plus QUERIES ('doubts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-minded snub, ignoring conclusion by revolutionary artist (7)","output":"### Answer: INSULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Narrow-minded\nA charade of INSUL[t] ('snub') minus its last letter ('ignoring conclusion') plus AR, a reversal ('revolutionary') of RA ('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: Barrier formed by river, not well (7)","output":"### Answer: RAILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barrier\nA charade of R ('river') plus AILING ('not 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: Engine dad had designed for secret purpose (6,6)","output":"### Answer: HIDDEN AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret purpose\nAn anagram ('designed') of 'engine dad 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: Carefully controlled step by chap getting on (5-7)","output":"### Answer: STAGE-MANAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carefully controlled\nA charade of STAGE ('step') plus MAN ('chap') plus AGED ('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: No longer working in December, time filled with merriment (7)","output":"### Answer: DEFUNCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: No longer working\nAn envelope ('filled with') of FUN ('merriment') in DEC ('December') plus T (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: Fancy duck followed by seconds in endless meal (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy\nAn envelope ('in') of O ('duck') plus S ('seconds') in SUPPE[r] ('meal') 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: Free article, almost useless, with large fit (9)","output":"### Answer: AVAILABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free\nA charade of A (indefinite 'article') plus VAI[n] ('useless') minus its last letter ('almost') plus L ('large') plus ABLE ('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: Tree without decoration by the sound of it (5)","output":"### Answer: PLANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\nA homophone ('by the sound of it') of PLAIN ('without decoration')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dates, not normally variable, fixed (6)","output":"### Answer: STEADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fixed\nA charade of STEAD, an anagram ('not normally') of 'dates', plus Y (algebraic '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: Cloud level about right (7)","output":"### Answer: STRATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloud\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') in STATUS ('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: Spectacle involving skill coming up directly (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: directly\nAn envelope ('involving') of TRA, a reversal ('coming up' in a down light) in SIGHT ('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: Spy hoard, stirred to make expression of ecstasy (8)","output":"### Answer: RHAPSODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: expression of ecstasy\nAn anagram ('stirred') of 'spy hoard'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 text, old-fashioned to some extent (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\nA hidden answer ('to some extent') in 't**EXT OL**d-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: Novel gag, hasty, better after revision (3,5,6)","output":"### Answer: THE GREAT GATSBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\nAn anagram ('after revision') of 'gag, hasty, better', for F Scott Fitzgerald'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: In favour of effort, study taboo (9)","output":"### Answer: FORBIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: taboo\nA charade of FOR ('in favour of') plus BID ('effort') plus DEN ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 account about police department on island (6)","output":"### Answer: ACIDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sour\nAn envelope ('about') of CID ('police') plus I ('island') in AC ('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: Extend contract or quit (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extend contract\nDouble definition, the first as re-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: Supply officers in region on planet disrupted by alien's rising (14)","output":"### Answer: QUARTERMASTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supply officers\nAn envelope ('disrupted by') of TE, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of ET ('alien') in QUARTER ('region') plus MARS ('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: Involved in goal, securing team's first corner (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTANGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Involved\nAn envelope ('securing') of T ('**T**eam's first') plus ANGLE ('corner') in END ('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: Upset about soldier with angry speech lacking knowledge (8)","output":"### Answer: IGNORANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking knowledge\nA charade of IGNO, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of ON ('about') plus GI ('soldier'); plus RANT ('angry 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: Unravelling lies, ends inactivity (8)","output":"### Answer: IDLENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: inactivity\nAn anagram ('unravelling') of 'lies, 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: Principles one compromises? (6)","output":"### Answer: IDEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Principles\nA charade of I ('one') plus DEALS ('compromises')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Erase error initially supported by very loud expert (6)","output":"### Answer: EFFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Erase\nA charade of E ('**E**rror initially') plus FF (*fortissimo*,\u00a0'very loud') plus ACE ('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: Assistant for each essay (5)","output":"### Answer: PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: essay\nA charade of PA (personal 'assistant') plus PER ('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: Despise men after act of violence (5)","output":"### Answer: ABHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Despise\nA charade of ABH (actual bodily harm, 'act of violence') plus OR (other ranks, '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: Document principally, Candlestick, Hall, Mrs \u2026 held by dad? (9)","output":"### Answer: PARCHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Document\nAn envelope ('held by') of C H M ('principally\u00a0**C**andlestick,\u00a0**H**all,\u00a0**M**rs.') in PARENT ('dad?' \u2013 with the question mark for the indication by 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: Led games going after Miss Scarlet? (9)","output":"### Answer: SKIPPERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Led\nA charade of SKIP ('miss') plus PE ('games') plus RED ('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: Plod tense \u2013 do this in library? (5)","output":"### Answer: TREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plod\nA charade of T ('tense') plus READ ('do this in library')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vermin: essentially contains small mammals (7)","output":"### Answer: ERMINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: small mammals\nA hidden answer ('contains') in 'v**ERMIN ES**sentially'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 partners pieces on board (5)","output":"### Answer: PAWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pieces on board\nA charade of PAW ('hand') plus NS ('partners' in eg. bridge). The 'board' this time is probably for chess, although in some versions, the characters in Cluedo were represented by pawn-like 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: Hint: stick in billiard room (3)","output":"### Answer: CUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hint\nDouble 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: Hat in work held by peg (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hat\nAn envelope ('held by') of OP ('work') in TEE ('peg')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peacock shows this? Best to decline (7)","output":"### Answer: PLUMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peacock shows this\nA charade of PLUM ('best') plus AGE ('decline')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Cluedo room's empty? No suspect (7,7)","output":"### Answer: COLONEL MUSTARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: suspect\nAn anagram ('suspect', doing double duty) of 'last Cluedo' plus RM ('**R**oo**M**'s empty') plus '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: Bowl balls without line and length at crease? (5)","output":"### Answer: BASIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bowl\nA charade of 'ba[ll]s' minus L L ('without line and length') plus IN ('at crease')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reports of things fired around home (9)","output":"### Answer: BULLETINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reports\nAn envelope ('around') of IN ('home') in BULLETS ('things 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: Cook, Prof \u2026 all on form for the Cluedo board? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FLOOR PLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: form for the Cluedo board?\nA anagram ('cook') of 'prof all 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: That's it! Lose board game (5)","output":"### Answer: BINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's it!\nA charade of BIN ('lose') plus GO ('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: Miss rope that's cut (4)","output":"### Answer: LASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss\nLASS[o] ('rope') 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: Feller was upset after row (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAINSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feller\nA charade of CHAIN ('row') plus SAW, an anagram ('upset') of '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: Stay in favour of suspect in the middle (4)","output":"### Answer: PROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay\nA charade of PRO ('in favour of') plus P ('sus**P**ect in 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: Random policemen turning up to house heading to room with a detective (8)","output":"### Answer: SPORADIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Random\nAn envelope ('to house') of R ('heading to\u00a0**R**oom') plus 'a' plus DI ('detective' inspector) in SPOC, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of COPS ('policemen'). I arrived at the answer on the basis of CID ('policemen turning up'), which turned out to be totally spurious."}
{"instruction":"You 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 feature lead suspect, maiden and others? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: WHITE METAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does it feature lead\nA charade of WHITE ('suspect', Mrs. White in Cluedo) plus M ('maiden') plus ET AL ('and others'). WHITE METAL is any of various light-coloured alloys, some of which may contain 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: Is Rev Green bad, having taken a bent spanner? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SEVERN BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spanner\nAn anagram ('bent') of 'is rev green b[a]d' minus the A ('having taken 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 on board mostly for boss (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: boss\nSTUD[y] ('place on board' \u2013 the Cluedo board, that is) 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: Complete shock: winning (3,2)","output":"### Answer: MOP UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete\nA charade of MOP ('shock' of hair) plus UP ('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: They don't put crosses on papers? Two good grades by markers? (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSTAINERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They don't put crosses on papers\nA charade of A B ('two good grades') plus STAINERS ('markers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 will fire shots from large gun (5)","output":"### Answer: SHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fire shots from large gun\nSHE'LL ('woman 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: Fit to take in ten clues to be solved (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fit to take\nAn anagram ('to be solved') of 'ten 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: Pounds to cover lives in retirement? Supported by these? (8)","output":"### Answer: PENSIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these?\nAn envelope ('to cover') of SI, a reversal ('in retirement') of IS ('lives') plus ON ('supported by') in PENS ('pounds'), with an extended 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: Result of competitions having missed lead piping (6)","output":"### Answer: UPSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result\nA charade of [c]UPS ('competitions') minus its first letter ('having missed lead') plus HOT ('piping'). Another clever reference to the Cluedo 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: Preserve degree in wood frame (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve\nAn envelope ('in') of MBA (Master of Business Administration, 'degree') in ELM ('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: Muscular\u00a0admirer (4)","output":"### Answer: BUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muscular\nDouble 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: Goes out with European babes regularly (4)","output":"### Answer: EBBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goes out\nA charade of E ('European') plus BBS ('**B**a**B**e**S** regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scene of murders in retreat (4)","output":"### Answer: SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scene\nA reversal ('in retreat') of TOPS ('murders')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 champion tried to break first (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TIDE RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\nA charade of TIDER, an anagram ('to break') of 'tried' plus ACE ('champion'). Rufus at his best to 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: Worker about to fight \u2013 watch out! (6)","output":"### Answer: BEWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: watch out!\nAn envelope ('about') of WAR ('fight') in BEE ('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: Taken by those who are sick and tired of work? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: REST CURE \n ### Explanation: Taken by those who are sick and tired of work? (4,4)\nCryptic 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: Educational measure? (6)","output":"### Answer: DEGREE \n ### Explanation: Educational measure? (6)\nCryptic 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: Idleness indeed (8)","output":"### Answer: INACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Idleness\nA charade of 'in'- plus ACTION (-'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: Sit out with a girl in gauzy fabric (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gauzy fabric\nA charade of TIS, an anagram ('out') of 'sit' plus SUE ('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: An alcoholic daze? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SCOTCH MIST \n ### Explanation: An alcoholic daze? (6,4)\nCryptic 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: A working reserve (6,4)","output":"### Answer: LABOUR POOL \n ### Explanation: A working reserve (6,4)\nCryptic 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: First form (6)","output":"### Answer: CREATE \n ### Explanation: First form (6)\nCryptic 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: In a religious sense, he believes in coasting freely (8)","output":"### Answer: AGNOSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a religious sense, he believes\nAn anagram ('freely') of 'coasting'. The definition is rather peculiar. Chambers gives for the noun: A person believing that we know nothing of things beyond material phenomena, that a Creator, a creative cause and an unseen world are unknown or unknowable; a sceptic.\n This contains the word \"believing\", but how to reconcile it with the definition in the clue, I do not know. The possibility of an extended definition seems equally off the 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: Craft of one in the tailoring trade (6)","output":"### Answer: CUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Craft\nDouble definition, and the most obvious 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: Paper thrown at the match (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFETTI \n ### Explanation: Paper thrown at the match (8)\nCryptic 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: Fine for a non-drinker found in the quarry (6)","output":"### Answer: PRETTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine\nAn envelope ('found in') of TT ('a non-drinker') in PREY ('the quarry')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A literary supplement? (8)","output":"### Answer: ADDENDUM \n ### Explanation: A literary supplement? (8)\nCryptic 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: It's very hot when it's clear on the hill (6)","output":"### Answer: TORRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: very hot\nA charade of TOR ('hill') plus RID ('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: Gloomy little sergeant major with face put out (6)","output":"### Answer: DISMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 put out') of SM ('little sergeant major') in DIAL ('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: Deliver publicly (6)","output":"### Answer: RECITE \n ### Explanation: Deliver publicly (6)\nCryptic? 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: Duplicate of the same type (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CARBON COPY \n ### Explanation: Duplicate of the same type (6,4)\nCryptic-ish 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: Pupil power? (8)","output":"### Answer: EYESIGHT \n ### Explanation: Pupil power? (8)\nCryptic 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: A sign of wrong and right, we hear, in a puzzle (8)","output":"### Answer: ACROSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: a puzzle\nHomophones ('we hear') of 'a' plus CROSS ('sign of wrong') plus TICK (sign of '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: Weathermen caught in a flurry of sleet (8)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weather\nAn envelope ('caught in') of -'men' in ELETS, an anagram ('a flurry') of 'sleet'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 firm grip (10)","output":"### Answer: STRONGHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\nSTRONG HOLD ('a firm grip')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of ill omen to an old criminal? (8)","output":"### Answer: BLACKCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nDouble definition, the second being an allusion to a judge donning a black cap (actually just a square of material) on pronouncing a death sentence, when the UK had the death 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: Sailor sent to quarters for being a defaulter (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSENTEE \n ### Explanation: Sailor sent to quarters for being a defaulter (8)\nA charade of AB ('sailor') plus 'sent' plus E E ('quarters')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quite free to give the result of the division (8)","output":"### Answer: QUOTIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: the result of the division\nAn anagram ('free') of '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: Start talking of payment for suckers (6)","output":"### Answer: TOFFEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suckers\nA charade of T ('start\u00a0**T**alking') plus 'of' plus FEE ('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: Said to be like America? (6)","output":"### Answer: STATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Said\nDouble definition \u2013 although the second is more a pun."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A division of the Church (6)","output":"### Answer: SCHISM \n ### Explanation: A division of the Church (6)\nCryptic 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: Harry Kane's rage, shot being unremarkable (2,5,6)","output":"### Answer: NO GREAT SHAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: unremarkable\nAn anagram ('harry') of 'kanes rage shot'. Harry Kane is a soccer 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: Defaced drinking vessel, smashed on edge (7)","output":"### Answer: UPTIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: on edge\nA charade of [c]UP ('drinking vessel') plus TIGHT ('smashed' \u2013 that is, 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: Artist to sketch undesirable existence (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RAT RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: undesirable existence\nA charade of RA ('artist') plus TRACE ('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: Ban text title out of Times (5)","output":"### Answer: EXILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ban\n'[t]EX[t] [t]I[t]LE' without the Ts ('out of 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: Order soldiers to stop endless festivity (9)","output":"### Answer: CARNIVORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\nAn envelope ('to stop') of OR (other ranks, 'soldiers') in CARNIVA[l] ('festivity') 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: Famous number by '50s rocker (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Famous\nA charade of NO ('number') plus TED (Teddy Boy, ' '50s 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: Error probed by philosopher, a blessing perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: BISMILLAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: blessing perhaps\nAn envelope ('probed by') of MILL (, or others) plus 'a' in BISH (archaic slang, 'error'), for the , which may be used as a blessing."}
{"instruction":"You 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 newbie setters overwhelming girl (9)","output":"### Answer: TYRANNOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cruel\nAn envelope ('overwhelming') of ANN ('girl') in TYRO ('newbie') US ('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: Short, unsexy jockeys bond (5)","output":"### Answer: NEXUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bond\nAn anagram ('jockeys') of 'unsex[y]' 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: Roll back the Spanish writing: it's a sort of font (9)","output":"### Answer: BAPTISMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sort of font\nA charade of BAP (bread 'roll') plus TISMAL, a reversal ('back') of LA ('the Spanish', feminine for a change) plus MS (manuscript, 'writing') plus '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: Alarm call all ignored: I sleep, turning over (5)","output":"### Answer: PANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alarm\nA reversal ('turning over') of 'C[alll]' minus ALL ('all ignored') plus 'I' plus NAP ('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: Set aside weapon stocked by English vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: EARMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set aside\nAn envelope ('stocked by') of ARM ('weapon') in E ('English') plus ARK ('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: Spies gathering nothing in desert country (7)","output":"### Answer: CROATIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA double envelope ('gathering' and 'in') of O ('nothing') in RAT ('desert') in CIA ('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: Politician failing to offer wrapping papers (4-9)","output":"### Answer: VICE-PRESIDENT \n ### Explanation: Politician failing to offer wrapping papers (4-9)\nA charade of VICE ('failing') plus PRESIDENT, an envelope ('wrapping') of ID (identity 'papers') in PRESENT ('offer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in closet, sexier clothes come from here (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTFITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothes come from here\nA charade of OUT ('not in closet') plus FITTER ('sexier'. I raised an eyebrow at this, but among its definitions of fit, Chambers gives \"highly attractive, sexually desirable (*inf*)\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sort of accent British dropped (5)","output":"### Answer: ROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bad sort\n[b]ROGUE ('accent') minus the B ('British 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: Greek has an idiosyncrasy when stammering? (5)","output":"### Answer: ATTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek\nA T-TIC ('an idiosyncrasy when stammering')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rebels about Republican's bombshells (9)","output":"### Answer: SURPRISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: bombshells\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('Republican') in S ('society') plus UPRISES ('rebels')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grinding rock into art with this, oddly (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTRITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grinding\nAn anagram ('rock') of 'into art' plus TI ('**T**h**I**s oddly')'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 books exist as a source of inspiration (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a source of inspiration\nA reversal ('elevated' in a down light) of OT (Old Testament, 'books') plus ARE ('exist'), for the muse of lyric 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: Awfully at sea, as bungle is a mess for Labour (6,7)","output":"### Answer: AUGEAN STABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition:  a mess for Labour\nAn anagram ('awfully') of 'at sea as bungle'. The definition refers to one of Herakles' labours, the cleaning of the Augean Stables."}
{"instruction":"You 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 concerned with being satisfied by a doctor (13)","output":"### Answer: METAPHYSICIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's concerned with being\nA charade of MET ('satisfied') plus 'a' plus PHYSICIAN ('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: Demands to settle on silly Scottish hill (9)","output":"### Answer: DUNSINANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish hill\nA charade of DUNS ('demands to settle' money owed) plus INANE ('silly'), for the landmark featured in Macbeth."}
{"instruction":"You 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 interest better author? (9)","output":"### Answer: BOOKMAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might one interest better\nDouble 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: Showing muscle, topless fashion in American battle scene (9)","output":"### Answer: LEXINGTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: American battle scene\nA charade of [f]LEXING ('showing muscle') minus its first letter ('topless', appropriate for a down light) plus TON ('fashion'). The battle scene might be in Massachusetts, for the opening battle of the Revolutionary War, or in Missouri, for either of two engagements in the 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: Knock over Sikh, half-cut Indian believer (5)","output":"### Answer: PARSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian believer\nA charade of PAR, a reversal ('over') of RAP ('knock'), plus 'SI[kh]' minus its second half ('half-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: Back away from crazy American place (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: place\nA charade of LOC[o] ('crazy') minus its last letter ('back away') plus 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: Dig around radioactive metal that's sticking out (5)","output":"### Answer: PROUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: sticking out\nAn envelope ('around') of U (chemical symbol, uranium, 'radioactive metal') in PROD ('dig')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 habitual drinker goes, suffering a loss, too? (4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: INTO THE BARGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: too\nINTO THE BAR [a]GAIN ('where habitual drinker goes') minus the A ('suffering a loss' \u2013 where a 'loss' is a 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: Plant that comes with strings attached (5)","output":"### Answer: VIOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nDouble 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: Better rail transport brought back, impossible earlier (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTSMART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better\nA charade of OUT ('impossible') plus SMART, a reversal ('brought back') of TRAMS ('rail 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: Little piggy sheltering at home with old ram (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: ram\nA charade of RUNINT, an envelope ('sheltering') IN ('at home') in RUNT ('little piggy', the smallest of a litter); plus O ('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: More cunning Times puzzle ultimately rejected (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: More\nA reversal ('rejected') of ART ('cunning') plus X (mathematical symbol, 'times') plus E ('puzzl**E** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prince's blood? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL BLUE \n ### Explanation: Colour of prince's blood? (5,4)\nCryptic 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: Chart for walker's aid, mountains and plains primarily added (6,3)","output":"### Answer: RELIEF MAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chart for walker\nA charade of RELIEF ('aid') plus ('added') M A P ('**M**ountains\u00a0**A**nd\u00a0**P**lains primarily')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from ancient city, one with firm casing (5)","output":"### Answer: CURIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antique\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 casing') of UR ('ancient city') plus I ('one') in CO ('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: Distressed tenor given a wigging (7)","output":"### Answer: TEARFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distressed\nA charade of T ('tenor') plus EARFUL ('a wigging')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thieves pinching 50 speakers (7)","output":"### Answer: TALKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: speakers\nAn envelope ('pinching') of L (Roman numeral, '50') in TAKERS ('thieves')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 terrace unoccupied behind mooring area (8)","output":"### Answer: MARINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steep\nA charade of MARINA ('mooring area') plus TE ('**T**errac**E** 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: Book \u2013 almost completely useless \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: ALBUM \n ### Explanation: Book \u2013 almost completely useless \u2026 (5)\nA charade of AL[l] ('completely') minus its last letter ('almost') plus BUM ('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: \u2026 novel by Sitwell and an ex-PM (7,7)","output":"### Answer: STANLEY BALDWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ex-PM\nNo, not Edith, Osbert or Sacherverell, but an anagram ('novel') of 'by Sitwell and an'. The ellipses serve only to provide cover for '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: Spineless type upset by puppy in middle of speech (12)","output":"### Answer: INVERTEBRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spineless type\nA charade of INVERT ('upset') plus EBRATE, an envelope ('in') of BRAT ('puppy') in EE ('middle of sp**EE**ch')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 injection needed in wrenched spine (5)","output":"### Answer: THORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: spine\nAn envelope ('injection needed') of H ('hospital') in TORN ('wrenched')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 buffet car? This won't normally cover it (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TRAIN FARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This won't normally cover it\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cuts route devised for green excursion (7)","output":"### Answer: ECOTOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: green excursion\nAn envelope ('cuts') of 'CO' in ETOUR, an anagram ('devised') of '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: Engineer, say, up to late examination (7)","output":"### Answer: AUTOPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: late examination\nAn anagram ('engineer') of 'say up to', with a cryptic 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: Grouse, perhaps beginning to rant with more spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: GAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: with more spirit\nA charade of GAME ('grouse, perhaps') plus R ('beginning to\u00a0**R**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: Unofficial Irish king holding a gun up (9)","output":"### Answer: IRREGULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unofficial\nAn envelope ('holding') of REGULA, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of 'a' plus LUGER ('gun') in IR ('Irish') plus R ('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: How a username is arranged for storekeeper? (12)","output":"### Answer: WAREHOUSEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: storekeeper\nAn anagram ('is arranged') of 'how a username'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Distinguish between lines embraced by far right group \u00e2\u20ac\" almost (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TELL APART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distinguish between\nAn envelope ('embraced by') of LL ('lines') in TEA PART[y] ('far right group') minus its final 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: Phone contact habitual drinker often makes? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOCAL CALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Phone contact\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Macho guards fighting Trojans et al (7)","output":"### Answer: MALWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trojans et al\nAn envelope ('guards') of WAR ('fighting') in MALE ('macho')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 over British cook's seasoning (7)","output":"### Answer: POTHERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: cook's seasoning\nA charade of POTHER ('fuss') plus B ('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: Counterfeit offering \u2013 any odd bits must go (5)","output":"### Answer: FEIGN \n ### Explanation: Counterfeit offering \u2013 any odd bits must go (5)\nEven letters ('any odd bits must go') of 'o**F**f**E**r**I**n**G\u00a0**a**N**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: Bowler not right to bend it? (5)","output":"### Answer: ELBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bowler not right to bend it\nAn anagram ('to bend it') of 'bowle[r]' minus the R ('not right'), with an extended definition; in cricket, for a delivery to be legal, the bowler must release the ball with a straight elbow. I have included 'it' in the anagrind to show that the clue may be regarded as a full &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: Artillery in middle of sustained signal (6)","output":"### Answer: HERALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: signal\nAn envelope ('in middle of' \u2013 and it is, dead centre) of RA (Royal 'Artillary') in HELD ('sustained')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fuel not properly guarded (7)","output":"### Answer: CAREFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: guarded\nA charade of CAR ('vehicle') plus EFUL, an anagram ('not properly') of '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: Small cake, favourite one with number around end of buffet (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PETIT FOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small cake\nA envelope ('around') of T ('end of buffe**T**') in PET ('favourite') plus I ('one')\u00a0plus FOUR ('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: Meeting in university breaking mould (5)","output":"### Answer: FORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meeting\nAn envelope ('breaking') of U ('university') in FORM ('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: Combine to go round in circuit (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: circuit\nA reversal ('to go round') of POOL ('combine')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reaction appropriate after image (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE TAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delayed reaction\nA charade of DOUBLE ('image') plus TAKE ('appropriate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nun at sea? Prude, awfully old-fashioned (13)","output":"### Answer: SUPERANNUATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: old-fashioned\nAn anagram ('awfully') of 'nun at sea prude'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, great success, bearing north ahead of one with power and skill (13)","output":"### Answer: CRAFTSMANSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: skill\nA charade of CRAFT ('vessel'); plus SMANSH, an envelope ('bearing') of N ('north') in SMASH ('great success'); plus ('ahead of') I ('one') plus P ('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: Be deceitful, getting into a state, causing estrangement (10)","output":"### Answer: ALIENATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: estrangement\nAn envelope ('getting into') of LIE ('be deceitful') in A NATION ('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: Stake in card game opponent declared (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stake in card game\nA homophone ('declared') of ANTI ('opponent' \u2013 a less than common nounal 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: Singer back in style led appeal (5)","output":"### Answer: ADELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('back') answer in 'styl**E LED A**ppeal'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wide ground behind energy plant (9)","output":"### Answer: EDELWEISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nA charade of E ('energy') plus DELWEISS, an anagram ('ground') of 'less wide', with 'behind' indicating the order of the 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: Doctor sure about name linked to singular lack of moisture (7)","output":"### Answer: DRYNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of moisture\nAn envelope ('about') of N ('name') in DR ('doctor') plus YES ('sure') plus S ('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: Church official against endless remorse in retirement (6)","output":"### Answer: VERGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Church official\nA charade of V (*versus*, 'against') plus ERGER, a reversal ('in retirement') of REGRE[t] ('remorse') 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: Impossible exercises in pits with sulphur (8)","output":"### Answer: HOPELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impossible\nAn envelope ('in') of PE ('exercises') in HOLES ('pits') plus S (chemical symbol, 'sulphur', to use the traditional British 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: Excited over spicy letter with consideration of past events (15)","output":"### Answer: RETROSPECTIVELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with consideration of past events\nAn anagram ('excited') of 'over spicy 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: Former illustration in book with page missing (4)","output":"### Answer: LATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former\nA subtraction: [p]LATE ('illustration in book') minus the P ('with page 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: Deer united below a ridge in Colorado (7)","output":"### Answer: CARIBOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deer\nA charade of CARIBO, an envelope ('in') of A RIB ('a ridge') in CO ('Colorado'); plus U ('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: Expressing resistance, choosing to restrict force (10)","output":"### Answer: REFLECTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expressing\nA charade of R ('resistance') plus EFLECTING, an envelope ('to restrict') of F ('force') in ELECTING ('choosing')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Progressive, cross, embracing conflict with weak monarch (7-8)","output":"### Answer: FORWARD THINKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Progressive\nAn envelope ('embracing') of WAR ('conflict') in FORD ('cross') plus THIN ('weak') plus 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: Move awkwardly stored furniture (6)","output":"### Answer: LUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move awkwardly\nDouble 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: Expression of surprise, taken in by fraud in case (6)","output":"### Answer: COCOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: case\nAn envelope ('taken in by') of COO ('expression of surprise') in CON ('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: Relative cheers up over first couple of nights in country (5-5)","output":"### Answer: GREAT-NIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\nAn envelope ('in') of AT , a reversal of TA ('cheers' in the sense of \"thank you\"; if you are not familiar with this, keep it in mind \u2013 it pops up now and then in cryptics) plus NI ('first couple of\u00a0**NI**ghts' \u2013 a construction which grates for some) in GREECE ('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: Look outside state's borders for conciliator (8)","output":"### Answer: APPEASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: conciliator\nAn envelope ('outside') of SE ('**S**tat**E**'s borders) in APPEAR ('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: Shreds potatoes, consuming time (7)","output":"### Answer: TATTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shreds\nAn envelope ('consuming') of T ('time') in TATERS ('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: Low revolutionary tied up (6)","output":"### Answer: MOORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tied up\nA charade of MOO ('low') plus RED ('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: Difficult to grasp a variable risk (6)","output":"### Answer: HAZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: risk\nAn envelope ('to grasp') of 'a' plus Z (mathematical 'variable') in HARD ('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: Mawkish material lacking depth (4)","output":"### Answer: TWEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mawkish\nA subtraction: TWEE[d] ('material') minus the D ('lacking depth')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 flooded by water \u2014 an event on a special day there? (6)","output":"### Answer: SPEECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: an event on a special day there\nAn envelope ('flooded by') of PEE ('water') in SCH ('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: Plain course of action read out (6)","output":"### Answer: STEPPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\nA homophone ('read out') of STEP ('course of 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: Care for less than a shilling in old money (4)","output":"### Answer: TEND \n ### Explanation: Care for less than a shilling in old money (4)\nTEN D is 'less than a shilling in old money'. If there is anyone out there too young to remember, a shilling was 12 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: Hide male in a foul cage after beating (10)","output":"### Answer: CAMOUFLAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\nAn envelope ('in') of M ('male') in CAOUFLAGE, an anagram ('after beating') of 'a foul cage'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 someone concerned about recreational drug (6)","output":"### Answer: CAREER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calling\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('recreational drug') in CARER ('someone concerned')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 allowing oriental fellows to occupy their quarter (8)","output":"### Answer: EASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal right\nAn envelope ('to occupy') of E ('oriental') plus MEN ('fellows') in EAST ('their quarter'). As I have done a bit of trail work (hiking and maintenance) in my time, I am familiar with easement, in the form of the granting of the right to lay a trail across private 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: Speed with which wine goes to head after end of lunch (9)","output":"### Answer: HASTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speed\nA charade of H ('end of lunc**H**') plus ASTI ('wine'; where would setters be without it?) plus NESS ('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: Ear's twitching after second bit of gossip (4)","output":"### Answer: OTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ear's\nA charade of O ('seond bit of g**O**ssip') plus TIC ('twitching'). Note that the apostrophe s is part 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: Firm doing better as result of masterstroke (4)","output":"### Answer: COUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: masterstroke\nA charade of CO ('firm') plus UP ('doing 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: How we count, see, showing passion (9)","output":"### Answer: INTENSELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing passion\nA charade of IN TENS ('how we count' unless one is a computer) plus ELY ('see', another old 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: Try to recruit leader, one for Everest expedition (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADHUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try to recruit\nA charade of HEAD ('leader') plus HUNT (, as he then was, led the first successful climb of Mount Everest in 1953)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a Parisian gets before feast (6)","output":"### Answer: UNDINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit\nA charade of UN ('a Parisian') plus DINE ('feast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 weapon that could be nasty problem to British (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PETROL BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crude weapon\nAn anagram ('could be') of 'problem to' plus B ('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: Birds making sad noises, any number gone (4)","output":"### Answer: MOAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds\nA subtraction: MOA[n]S ('sad noises') minus the N ('any number gone'). The birds have gone, 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: Host in minimal attire outside front of restaurant (6)","output":"### Answer: THRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Host\nAn envelope ('outside') of R ('front of **R**estaurant') in THONG ('minimal 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: Farming complex needs good stretch of country (6)","output":"### Answer: GRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farming complex\nA charade of G ('good') plus RANGE ('stretch of 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: Unusual sonata, nothing to be missed, this person's penned? (7)","output":"### Answer: SMETANA \n ### Explanation: Unusual sonata, nothing to be missed, this person's penned? (7)\nAn envelope ('penned') of ME ('this person') in STANA, an anagram ('unusual') of 's[o]nata' minus the O ('nothing to be missed'), with an extended 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: What's obviously right is repressed by president endlessly (6)","output":"### Answer: TRUISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's obviously right\nAn envelope ('repressed by') of 'is' in TRUM[p] ('president endlessly'). That one would produce an angry tweet."}
{"instruction":"You 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-round experts in HE establishment no longer having single academic discipline (9)","output":"### Answer: POLYMATHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: All-round experts\nA charade of POLY ( 'HE establishment no longer' \u2013 Higher Education, that is, not High Explosive) plus MATHS ('single academic discipline'). I am not quite sure what 'single' is doing there, unless it is just to indicate the apparent plural of MATHS (in the US math is the common 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: \"Brussels\" officer in charge of a controversial selection procedure (7)","output":"### Answer: EUGENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a controversial selection procedure\nA charade of EU (' \"Brussels\" ') plus GEN (general, 'officer') plus IC ('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: What may come from inane impostor? (13)","output":"### Answer: IMPERSONATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: What may come from inane impostor\nAn anagram ('what may come from') of 'inane impostor'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reporter initially has to keep working for the Times (9)","output":"### Answer: THUNDERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Times\nAn envelope ('has to keep') of UNDER ('working for') in 'the' plus R ('**R**eporter initially'), for the old nickname for the London 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: Cold time of austerity with me put in as PM (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 put in') of 'me' in C ('cold') plus LENT ('time of austerity'). We are evidently on first-name terms with , but it is worth it for the apposite 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: Sign up to introduce honoured member producing a European code (1-6)","output":"### Answer: E-NUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a European code\nAn envelope MBE (Member of the British Empire, 'honoured member') in ENUR, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of RUNE ('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: Row, given time, leads to blood (7)","output":"### Answer: LINEAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: blood\nA charade of LINE ('row') plus AGE ('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: Dark, 'orrible place to the north hiding bright light \u2014 quite the opposite (6)","output":"### Answer: SULLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dark\nAn envelope ('hiding') of LLE, a reversal ('to the north' in a down light) of 'ELL (' 'orrible place') in SUN ('bright light'), with 'quite the opposite' to account for the particles being presented in the reverse 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: Baddie having a brief time in wicked place? (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baddie\nAn envelope ('having \u2026 in') of MO ('a brief time') in DEN ('wicked 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: Fast food's leader producing Whopper? (6)","output":"### Answer: FLYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast\nA charade of F ('**F**ood's leader') plus LYING ('producing whopper?'). I take it that the question mark indicates the deceptive capital 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: Fish fingers used to make this sound? (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: fingers used to make this sound\nCAST A NET ('fish'). For the definition, it took me a moment to realize that 'sound' is a verb (but it does remind me of the sound of one hand clapping)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one proposes just to read quickly (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SKIM OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: just to read quickly\nA charade of SKI ('runner') plus MOVER ('one proposes' a 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: Immediately in agreement about parts (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immediately\nAn envelope ('parts') of C (*circa*, 'about') in AT ONE ('in agreement').*\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: Figure involved in terrorist attack (4)","output":"### Answer: STAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure\nA hidden answer in 'terrori**ST AT**tack'. An abbreviation for statistic."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with player when ground's ideal (10)","output":"### Answer: ARCHETYPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: ideal\nAn anagram ('when ground') of 'chat' plus '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: Fires bricks, keeping this empty (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LETS GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fires\nAN envelope ('keeping') of TS ('**T**hi**S** empty') in LEGO ('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: Son gutted about beds mother makes for northerner (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOTSMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: northerner\nAn envelope ('about') of COTS ('beds') plus MA ('mother') in SN ('**S**o**N** gutted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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'll fade out \u2026 that's unfortunate (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ILL-FATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfortunate\nAn anagram ('out') of 'it'll fade'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 I finally solved (being brilliant at maths) (6)","output":"### Answer: EUCLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: being brilliant at maths\nA charade of EUCL, an anagram ('cryptic') of 'clue' plus 'I' plus D ('finally solve**D**'). In the definition, I take 'being' as a noun, 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: I get spoilt after massage, revealing part of body (10)","output":"### Answer: EPIGLOTTIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of body\nAn anagram ('after massage') of 'I get spoilt'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 swine might do tattoo with nothing upfront (4)","output":"### Answer: OINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: This swine might do\nA charade of O ('nothing') plus INK ('tattoo')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finest lettuce sandwiches curl up (6)","output":"### Answer: NESTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: curl up\nA hidden answer ('sandwiches') in 'fi**NEST LE**ttuce'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 place for out-of-this-world drinks? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPACE BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 touched on necks\u00a0behind showers (1-7)","output":"### Answer: G-STRINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're touched on necks\nI take it that the first definition references guitar necks, 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: Electrician put down edging of safety nets (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Electrician\nAn envelope ('nets') of PARK ('put down') in SY ('edging of\u00a0**S**afet**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: Take to appreciative fans in a hurry (4,3,8)","output":"### Answer: LIKE THE CLAPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a hurry\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cooking, it means they're serving (7)","output":"### Answer: INMATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're serving\nAn anagram ('after cooking') of 'it 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: Care what impatient driver might do (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: GIVE A HOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Care\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shaken, swapping tips on communism for city (7)","output":"### Answer: CARACAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nMARACAS ('they're shaken') with the M exchanged for a C ('swapping tips on\u00a0**C**ommunis**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: Touch saint with own following (5)","output":"### Answer: SHAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touch\nA charade of S ('saint') plus HAVE ('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: Paul and Screw, perhaps, annoy mad woman (7)","output":"### Answer: ANONYMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paul and Screw, perhaps\nA charade of ANONY, an anagram ('mad') of 'annoy' plus MS ('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: A link, with extra comma's silly! (11,4)","output":"### Answer: EXCLAMATION MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: !\nAn anagram ('silly') of 'a link' plus 'extra comma'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 advantage of hospitality on ship protecting river (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSTAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Takes advantage of hospitality\nAn envelope ('protecting') of TAY ('river') in OVER ('on') plus SS ('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: Hide in Asia from Spooner's soldier (7)","output":"### Answer: FIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: soldier\nThe Spoonerism is THAI FUR ('hide in 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: Can't stand having abandoned defensive measures (7)","output":"### Answer: DETESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Can't stand\nI do not follow the wordplay. Is a TEST a 'defensive measure'? Is the prefix DE- intended to be attached to a verb or a noun? The nearest I can get is treating TESTS as noun, which at least agrees with 'abandoned defensive measures', with 'having' as a link, but it seems a stretch too far to me. Any 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: Orally, one catches disease (7)","output":"### Answer: CHOLERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: disease\nA homophone of COLLARER ('one catches' i.e. one who catches). Would it be better as COLLAR A, \"Orally, catch 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: The big blue cone put out to cordon area off (5)","output":"### Answer: OCEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: The big blue\nAn envelope ('to cordon \u2026 off') of A ('area') in OCEN, an anagram ('put out') of 'cone'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old favourite catching cold (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imagine\nAn envelope ('catching') of C ('cold') in EX ('old') plus PET ('favourite'). \"I imagine that I will finish this crossword in short 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: Passes on without a risk of illness (8)","output":"### Answer: DIABETES \n ### Explanation: Definition: illness\nAn envelope ('without') of 'a' plus BET ('risk') in DIES ('passes 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: Knight wears old clothing in island kingdom (5)","output":"### Answer: TONGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: island kingdom\nAn envelope ('wears') of N ('knight' in chess notation) in TOGA ('old 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: Distension of birds grasping opponents (9)","output":"### Answer: PUFFINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distension\nAn envelope ('grasping') of ES ('opponents' \u2013 East and South in bridge) in PUFFINS ('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: Bold maiden interrupts unnamed Greek king (9)","output":"### Answer: AGAMEMNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek king\nAn envelope ('interrupts') of GAME ('bold') plus M ('maiden') in ANON ('unnamed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 designated driver tucking into alcoholic drink (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confuse\nAn envelope ('tucking into') of DD ('designate driver' \u2013 it's in Chambers) 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: Meet behind bar when tight (5-7)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE FITTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: tight\nA charade of CLOSE ('bar') plus FITTING ('meet' and 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: Winger prevaricates even before disagreement (5,7)","output":"### Answer: HEDGE SPARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winger\nA charade of HEDGES ('prevaricates') plus PAR ('even') plus ROW ('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: Heron played in the river (5)","output":"### Answer: RHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the river\nAn anagram ('played') of 'heron'. The Rh\u00f4ne happens to have been on my mind as I have just taken inventory of my wine cellar, including Ch\u00e2teau Neuf du Pape and Hermitage \u2013 and Bourgogne, adjacent to its tributary the Sa\u00f4ne."}
{"instruction":"You 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 groom transformed native (4-5)","output":"### Answer: HOME-GROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: native\nAn anagram ('transformed') of 'when groom'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deficiency in squat, leading to collapse (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORTFALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deficiency\nA charade of SHORT ('squat') plus ('leading to') FALL ('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: Old Bob's lofty hedge (5)","output":"### Answer: STALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hedge\nA charade of S (shilling, 'old Bob') plus TALL ('lofty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the French head of state is immaculate (8)","output":"### Answer: SPOTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: immaculate\nA charade of SPOT ('notice') plus LES ('the French', plural for a change) plus S ('head of\u00a0**S**tate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\nAn envelope ('to keep') of OP ('work') in TEND ('be 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: Delight in appearance (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight in\nDouble 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: Held back a girl working in military HQ (8)","output":"### Answer: PENTAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: military HQ\nA charade of PENT ('held back'; generally in the form \"pent up\") plus 'a' plus G ('girl') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Anglican keeps rodent in chest (5)","output":"### Answer: CRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chest\nAn envelope ('keeps \u2026 in') of RAT ('rodent') in CE ('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: Inane film? It is terribly insignificant! (13)","output":"### Answer: INFINITESIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: insignificant\nAn anagram ('terribly') of 'inane film it is'. 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: Beaten up in Rabat in old Roman province (9)","output":"### Answer: BRITANNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: old Roman province\nAn anagram ('beaten up') of 'in rabat 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: Latest result in evaluation (6)","output":"### Answer: TRENDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Latest\nAn envelope ('in') of END ('result') in TRY ('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: Painter of body of land in the Seychelles (6)","output":"### Answer: SISLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\nAn envelope ('in') of ISLE ('body of land') in SY ('the Seychelles', IVR)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 down cards and pick up special scissors (7,6)","output":"### Answer: PINKING SHEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: scissors\nA charade of PIN ('hold down') plus KINGS ('cards') plus HEAR ('pick up') plus S ('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: Let enamel fuse! That's basic (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: basic\nAn anagram ('fuse') of 'let enamel'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for oneself Yorkshire town lacks aspiration (8)","output":"### Answer: ARROGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Claim for oneself\n[h]ARROGATE ('Yorkshire town') minus the H ('lacks aspiration' \u2013 a more apposite alternative to the common Cockney 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: Turn in the troika is done (8)","output":"### Answer: SWINDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: done\nAn envelope ('in') of WIND ('turn') in SLED ('troika': literally, a vehicle drawn by three horses abreast; but, given the Russian climate, for a good part of the year, at least, that would mean a sled)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emergencies? Charlie does his best! (6)","output":"### Answer: CRISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emergencies\nA charade of C ('Charlie') plus RISES ('does his 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: Royalist leaders capture commanders in style (6)","output":"### Answer: ROCOCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\nA charade of RO ('**RO**yalist leaders'; some \u2013 perhaps many \u2013 dislike to vagueness of such a construction) plus CO CO ('commanders' \u2013 two of them, to be precise)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bring us together for exhilaration (5)","output":"### Answer: GUSTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: exhilaration\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'brin**G US TO**gether'.**\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: Roman coins and dinosaur Einstein excavated (5)","output":"### Answer: AUREI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman coins\nA hidden answer ('excavated') in 'dinos**AUR EI**nstein'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, I say pinch boil to get better (9)","output":"### Answer: PHYSICIAN \n ### Explanation: Professionally, I say pinch boil to get better (9)\nAn anagram ('boil to get better') of 'I say pinch', with a (slightly improbable) extended 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: They obstruct retired NHS doctor, wasting time (9)","output":"### Answer: HINDERERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They obstruct\nAn anagram ('doctor' \u2013 the word order is odd for the grammar) of 're[t]ired NHS' minus the T ('wasting 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: Stories are cliched from beginning to end (5)","output":"### Answer: TALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stories\nSTALE ('cliched') with the first letter moved to the last ('from beginning 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: Protected and paid to be free of bugs within? (7)","output":"### Answer: POLICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protected\nAn envelope ('within') of O LICE ('free of bugs') in PD ('paid')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 travels with male traveller (7)","output":"### Answer: PILGRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: traveller\nA charade of PI ('good') plus ILGR, an anagram ('travels') of 'girl' plus M ('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: Catholic soon to be 23 (5)","output":"### Answer: CANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23\nA charade of C ('Catholic') plus ANON ('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: I would take back pawn with pawn \u2026 (3)","output":"### Answer: DIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: pawn\nA charade of ID, a reversal ('take back') of I'D ('I would') plus P ('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: \u2026 to develop rook first, then knight, following training (5)","output":"### Answer: RIPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: develop\nA charade of R ('rook', chess notation) plus I ('first') plus PE ('training') plus N ('knight', also 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: Show best speed, perhaps? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOP GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\nDefinition (the BBC TV 'show') and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contributes Qaos and Tramp's puzzles (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contributes\nA charade of I ('Qaos') plus MPARTS, an anagram ('puzzles') of 'Tramps'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gets to rise (5)","output":"### Answer: CLIMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: rise\nA charade of C ('Conservative') plus LIMB ('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: Aardvarks are very hard to confine in storage building (5-4)","output":"### Answer: EARTH HOGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aardvarks\nAn envelope (to confine in') of HH ('very hard' of pencils) in EARTOGS, an anagram ('building') of 'storage'. THe answer is a translation of the derivation of 'aardvarks'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0reporters (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSERVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paper's\nDouble 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: 23, 100, 50, er \u2026 1,000? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLERK \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23\nA charade of C L ('100, 50' Roman numerals) plus 'er' plus K ('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: It's held by club at Hull City (4)","output":"### Answer: BATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nA hidden answer ('it's held by') in 'clu**B AT H**ull'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soul sister's founding father (8)","output":"### Answer: FRANKLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soul sister\nDouble definition: Aretha and Benjamin."}
{"instruction":"You 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 (or partners) provided within (4)","output":"### Answer: WIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partner\nAn envelope ('within') of IF ('provided') in W E ('partners' in 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: Piddles all over the place \u2014 take in note, it's impressive! (8)","output":"### Answer: SPLENDID \n ### Explanation: Definition: impressive\nAn envelope ('take in') of N ('note') in SPLEDID, an anagram ('all over the place') of 'piddles'"}
{"instruction":"You 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's bouquet wrapped up small flower (6)","output":"### Answer: HYSSOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\nAn envelope ('wrapped') of S ('small') in H ('henry', SI unit of inductance) plus YSOP, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of POSY ('bouquet')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 get hold of a piece with this (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PISTOL GRIP \n ### Explanation: You can get hold of a piece with this (6,4)\nCryptic 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: Novelist whose work is a bit of a grind? (6)","output":"### Answer: MILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novelist\nHenry, with a punning 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: Workers' tirades: \"Right To Strike\" (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Workers\n[r]ANTS ('tirades') minus the R ('right 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: Fancy topic: Embroidery Stitch (5)","output":"### Answer: PICOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embroidery Stitch\nAn anagram ('fancy') of '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: Agree to massage back after jog in Kent (10)","output":"### Answer: CANTERBURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Kent\nA charade of CANTER ('jog') plus BUR, a reversal ('back') of RUB ('massage') plus Y (yes, '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: IMHO, snakes regularly become religious figures (5)","output":"### Answer: MONKS \n ### Explanation: Definition:  religious figures\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'i**M**h**O** s**N**a**K**e**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: Head of convent earlier was miles away from confusion (8)","output":"### Answer: PRIORESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head of convent\nA charade of PRIOR ('earlier') plus [m]ESS ('confusion') minus the M ('miles 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: Old queen admits: \"Executed? I'll forgive you\" (8)","output":"### Answer: PARDONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'll forgive you\nAn envelope ('admits') of DONE ('executed') in PARR (Catherine, the last of the wives of Henry VIII, 'old 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: Clergyman most sorry to lose key (6)","output":"### Answer: PRIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clergyman\nP[alt]RIEST ('most sorry') minus ALT ('to lose key'). The answer was obvious, but it took me a ling time to come up with the right key, even though it is staring me in 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: Local officials, historically, turn up on drugs (6)","output":"### Answer: REEVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Local officials, historically\nA charade of REEV, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of VEER ('turn') plus ES ('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: Heat? It's freezing over \u2014 absolute zero! (4)","output":"### Answer: COOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heat\nA charade of CO, a reversal ('over') of OC \u2013 that is, 0\u00baC ('freezing') plus OK, similarly 0\u00baK ('absolute zero', in degrees Kelvin)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lid from jar to serve wine (4)","output":"### Answer: HOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nA subtraction: [s]HOCK ('jar') minus its first letter ('remove lid 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: Benefit of drink? (4)","output":"### Answer: SAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Benefit\nDouble 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: Court after blunder not having good influence (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: influence\nA charade of [g]AFFE ('blunder') minus the G ('not having good') plus CT ('court'). 'after' indicates the order of the 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: Shining passion, right? Love our team (8)","output":"### Answer: LUSTROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shining\nA charade of LUST ('passion') plus R ('right') plus O ('love') plus US ('our 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: Attack in space seen in old-fashioned light (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GAS LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: old-fashioned light\nAn envelope ('in') of SLAM ('attack') in GAP ('space'). 'seen in' just links the wordplay to 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: Lord going round island aboard launch (7)","output":"### Answer: PIONEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: launch\nAn envelope ('going round') of I ('island') plus ON ('aboard') in PEER ('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: Stand for picture (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand for\nDouble 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: Clear sound of aircraft (5)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\nA homophone ('sound of') of PLANE ('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: Football club omitted radical reforms (8,6)","output":"### Answer: ATLETICO MADRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Football club\nAn anagram ('reforms' \u2013 or re-forms) of 'omitted 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: Regiment's patron, old and single, in embrace? That is fine (7-2-5)","output":"### Answer: COLONEL-IN-CHIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regiment's patron\nA charade of COLONELINCH, an envelope ('in') of O ('old') plus LONE ('single') in CLINCH ('embrace'); plus I.E. (*id est*,\u00a0'that is') plus F ('fine'). A convoluted wordplay, and not a use of 'patron' that I had come across 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: Artist and revolutionary son getting on (5)","output":"### Answer: DEGAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nA reversal ('revolutionary') of SAGED, a charade of S ('son') plus AGED ('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: Stirred up, be cranky, dismissing a science fiction genre (9)","output":"### Answer: CYBERPUNK \n ### Explanation: Definition: science fiction genre\nAn anagram ('stirred') of 'up be cr[a]nky' minus the A ('dismissing 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: Democrat in heavy defeat almost tearful (7)","output":"### Answer: MAUDLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: tearful\nAn envelope ('in') of D ('democrat') in MAULIN[g] ('heavy defeat') 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: Look at you, getting into European dance (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look at\nAn envelope ('getting into') of YE ('you') in E ('European') plus BALL ('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: Portion covered by pretty small item of clothing (8)","output":"### Answer: CULOTTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: item of clothing\nAn envelope ('covered by') of LOT ('portion') in CUTE ('pretty') plus S ('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: Tension, some assert, still around (6)","output":"### Answer: STRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tension\nA hidden answer ('some') reversed ('around') in 'a**SSERT S**till'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shown by artist under tropical tree, miles away (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\nA charade of [m]ANGO ('tropical tree') minus the M ('miles away') plus RA ('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: Worrier in place supporting loud American (7)","output":"### Answer: FUSSPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worrier\nA charade of F (*forte*, in music 'loud') plus US ('American') plus SPOT ('place'). In a down light, A 'supporting' B, as here, generally means that B is on 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: Trick involving meat and eel confused with lizard (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAMELEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: lizard\nAn envelope ('involving') of HAM ('meat') plus ELE, an anagram ('confused') of 'eel' in CON ('trick'). 'with' is not the happiest of links between wordplay and definition, but defensible."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Powerless to protect deposit? Extremely interesting (13)","output":"### Answer: UNPUTDOWNABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely interesting\nAn envelope ('to protect') of PUT DOWN ('deposit') in UNABLE ('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: March broke up after time (5)","output":"### Answer: TROOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: March\nA charade of T ('time') plus ROOP, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of POOR ('broke')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 broadcast outside (4-3)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: outside\nA charade of OPEN ('start') plus AIR ('broadcast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from Scandinavian about climbing in south-east (8)","output":"### Answer: SERENADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\nAn envelope ('in') of ERENAD, a reversal ('climbing') in a down light) of DANE ('Scandinavian'; you may think of Scandinavia as covering just Norway and Sweden, but there are grounds for including Denmark and even Iceland) plus RE ('about' \u2013 at last, not the envelope nor the reversal, but the right purpose for this word in this clue) in SE ('south-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: Allowable departure from fact in Celtic epic one translated (6,7)","output":"### Answer: POETIC LICENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allowable departure from fact\nAn anagram ('translated') of 'Celtic epic 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: Born hater, unusually detestable (9)","output":"### Answer: ABHORRENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: detestable\nAn anagram ('unusually') of 'born 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: Studious expert about plug and microphone (8)","output":"### Answer: ACADEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Studious\nA charade of ACADE, an envelope ('about') of AD (advertisement, 'plug') in ACE ('expert'); plus MIC ('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: Joke for example with piano during interlude (3-4)","output":"### Answer: LEG-PULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joke\nAn envelope ('during') of E.G. (*exempli gratia*, 'for example') plus P ('piano', the companion of *forte* above) in LULL ('interlude')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 above former rival (7)","output":"### Answer: EMULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rival\nA charade of EMU ('bird') plus LATE ('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: Gifts in first of seasonal dispatches (6)","output":"### Answer: SKILLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gifts\nA charade of S ('first of\u00a0**S**easonal') plus KILLS ('dispatches')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rent (5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\nDouble 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: Reserve hotel with flower in cool place (8)","output":"### Answer: ICEHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cool place\nA charade of ICE ('reserve') plus H ('hotel') plus OUSE (river, '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: Ambassador, found with smut, is calm (6)","output":"### Answer: SOOTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: calm\nA charade of SOOT ('smut') plus HE (His Excellence, 'ambassador')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's good sense on westward track (6)","output":"### Answer: GODWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wader\nA charade of GOD, a reversal ('westward') of DOG ('track') plus WIT ('good sense').\n \n Black-tailed Godwit"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slate masons remove (8)","output":"### Answer: DISLODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: remove\nA charade of DIS (or diss, 'slate' in the sense of abuse) plus LODGE (Free 'masons')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in road, back to the start (4)","output":"### Answer: ELAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dash\nLANE ('road') with the last letter moved to the front ('back to the 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: Landlord's stewed tripe scoffed by approving soldiers (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPRIETOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Landlord\nAn envelope ('scoffed by') of PRIET, an anagram ('stewed') of 'tripe' in PRO ('approving') plus OR (other ranks, '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: Vain fellow with sense to wear jacket of organdie (2,2,3)","output":"### Answer: OF NO USE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vain\nAn envelope ('to wear') of F ('fellow') plus NOUS ('sense') in OE ('jacket of\u00a0**O**rgandi**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: Sulphur and more acid in dish (7)","output":"### Answer: STARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\nA charade of S (chemical symbol, 'sulphur'; sulfur is now preferred, but I still go with Picaroon) plus TARTER ('more 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: Worn after study, lawyers must don article (10)","output":"### Answer: THREADBARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worn\nAn envelope ('must don') of READ ('study') plus BAR ('lawyers') in 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: Russian front east of Iceland's capital (4)","output":"### Answer: IVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Russian\nA charade of I ('**I**celand's capital') plus VAN ('front'), with 'east of' indicating the order of the particles, following the conventional map orientation, with north 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: Problem around heroin, with opportunity to shoot up (8)","output":"### Answer: MUSHROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: shoot up\nA charade of MUS, a reversal ('around') of SUM ('problem') plus H ('heroin') plus ROOM ('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: Bent lawman gets round the law (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEXED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bent\nAn envelope ('gets round') of LEX ('law') in FED (American '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: Wife gets joint that's beef (6)","output":"### Answer: WHINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beef\nA charade of W ('wife') plus HINGE ('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: Pretender wants pastry, having uncovered buffet (8)","output":"### Answer: TARTUFFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretender\nA charade of TART ('pastry') plus UFFE ('uncovered b**UFFE**t'), for the eponymous chatacter in Moli\u00e8re's\u00a0*Tartuffe, ou l'imposteur."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perspective from train, even if stopping regularly (6,2,7)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOL OF THOUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perspective\nA charade of SCHOOL ('train') plus OFTHOUGHT, an envelope ('stopping') of THOUGH ('even if') in OFT ('regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 inn with hogsheads, now disclosing plans (7,4,4)","output":"### Answer: SHOWING ONES HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: disclosing plans\nAn anagram ('supply' \u2013 in a supple manner) of 'inn' plus 'hogsheads 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: Judge and posh tax criminal sat next to one another (10)","output":"### Answer: JUXTAPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: next to one another\nA charade of J ('judge') plus U ('posh') plus XTA, an anagram ('criminal') of 'tax'; plus POSED ('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: Potent smell's caught that's representative of pupils (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HEAD BOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: representative of pupils\nAn envelope ('caught') of BO ('smell') in HEADY ('potent')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 current circumstances, fool takes one in (2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IS \n ### Explanation: In the current circumstances, fool takes one in (2,2)\nAn envelope ('takes \u2026 in') of I ('one') in ASS ('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: English run grim economy badly: things'll get ugly! (2,4,2,4,3)","output":"### Answer: NO MORE MR. NICE GUY \n ### Explanation: Definition: things'll get ugly\nAn anagram ('badly') of E ('English') plus 'run grim 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: 2, perhaps, means 6 (3,6,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THE GLOVES ARE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6\n2 SHOWING ONES HAND as a literal interpretation 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: Scientist's lady's cross, oppressed by dull routine (10)","output":"### Answer: RUTHERFORD \n ### Explanation: Scientist's lady's cross, oppressed by dull routine (10)\nA charade of RUT ('dull routine') plus HER ('lady's') plus FORD ('cross'). 'Opressed by', in a down clue, places RUT on 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: Like some leaves having two buds? (7)","output":"### Answer: PALMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some leaves\nPAL and MATE ('two buds')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outstanding poet's encouragement to unite (4)","output":"### Answer: OWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outstanding\nO WED!"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shaking rear in defiance, poisoner with toxic tail aggravated, as stinger (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORPION \n ### Explanation: Definition: stinger\nAn anagram ('aggravated') of 'poisoner' less E ('shaking rear in defianc**E**') plus C ('with toxi**C** tail'), with an extended 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: Gangster ducks bad luck (6)","output":"### Answer: HOODOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad luck\nA charade of HOOD ('gangster') plus O O ('ducks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 after try, back in glee making mark on the field (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOAL LINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mark on the field\nA charade of GO ('try') plus ALL IN ('exhausted') plus E ('back in gle**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: Undoubtedly less relaxation ultimately, after organising two functions (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE DUTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: two functions\nAn anagram ('after organising') of 'u[n]doubtedly' minus the N ('less relaxatio**N** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in old chief (6)","output":"### Answer: STAPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chief\nAn envelope ('in') of P ('power') in STALE ('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: Equality of measure turns to misery (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOMETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Equality of measure\nAn anagram ('turns') of 'to misery'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0score (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Withdraw\nDouble 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: Pull a motor backwards, three times round (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pull\nA charade of 'a' plus TTRACT, an envelope ('round') of RAC, a reversal ('backwards') of CAR ('motor') in T T T ('three 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: Puzzle has to remain more outrageous (8)","output":"### Answer: BEWILDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle\nBE WILDER ('remain more outrageous')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 setter cross after local entering error (6)","output":"### Answer: SPHINX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle setter\nA charade of SPHIN, an envelope ('entering') of PH (public house, 'local') in SIN ('error'); plus X ('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: Heated up, warm voice melted heart of model (10)","output":"### Answer: MICROWAVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heated up\nAn anagram ('melted') of 'worm voice' plus D ('heart of mo**D**el')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, capital city once gutted (4)","output":"### Answer: LAOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nLA[g]OS ('capital city once' of Nigeria) minus its middle letter ('gutted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 covering rear in picture puzzle (6)","output":"### Answer: TEASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\nAn envelope ('covering') of E ('rear in pictur**E**') in TASER ('stunner')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comparing internal material, knife edges cutting through (8)","output":"### Answer: LIKENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comparing\nAn envelope ('cutting through') of KE ('**K**nif**E** edges') in LINING ('internal 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: Puzzle a ferocious beast, just over half still to go in (8)","output":"### Answer: ACROSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle\nAn envelope ('to go in') of STI ('just over half\u00a0**STI**ll') in 'a' plus CROC ('ferocious beast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of popular opinion after upset (4)","output":"### Answer: ORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Test\nA hudden answer ('of') in 'popu**LAR O**pinion' reversed ('after 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: Puzzle, cooker not opening (6)","output":"### Answer: RIDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle\n[g]RIDDLE ('cooker') minus its first letter ('not 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: Slight cut in hormone (7)","output":"### Answer: INSULIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: hormone\nA charade of INSUL[t] ('slight') minus its last letter (cut') plus '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: Laid up in house with minor wound for dressing, relax (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CHILL OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: relax\nA double envelope ('in' and 'for dressing') of ILL ('laid up') in HO ('house') in CUT ('minor 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: 500 more lousy boxes with devious puzzle (10)","output":"### Answer: WORDSEARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\nA charade of WORDSE, an envelope ('boxes') of D (Roman numeral, '500') in WORSE ('more lousy'); plus ARCH ('devious')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 theme initially in puzzle (6)","output":"### Answer: POSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notice\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('**T**heme initially') in POSER ('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: Appropriate force restraining prisoner, immediately aggro starts (10)","output":"### Answer: PLAGIARISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appropriate\nAn envelope ('restraining') of LAG ('prisoner') plus IA ('**I**mmediate\u00a0**A**ggro starts') in PRISE ('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: Line holding up outstanding puzzle (8)","output":"### Answer: CODEWORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\nAn envelope ('holding') of DEWO, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of OWED ('outstanding') in CORD ('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: Puzzle deception set up (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle\nA charade of CON ('deception') plus FOUND ('set 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: Proceeds from event finally attributed to composer? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAVELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proceeds\nA charade of T ('even**T** finally') plus RAVEL'S ('attributed to 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: English team having drawn, no one left (6)","output":"### Answer: EXITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: left\nA charade of E ('English') plus XI (eleven, 'team') plus T[i]ED ('drawn') minus the I ('no 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: Upstanding partners in supposed special relationship about to complete puzzle (6)","output":"### Answer: SUDOKU \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\nAn envelope ('about') of DO ('complete') in SUKU, a reversal ('upstanding' in a down light) of UK US ('partners in supposed special 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: Santa's little helpers, grammatically? (11,7)","output":"### Answer: SUBORDINATE CLAUSES \n ### Explanation: Santa's little helpers, grammatically? (11,7)\nChoose your own description of this clue: my best shot is \"Punning cryptic 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: Hunts, since heavens knows when (7)","output":"### Answer: FORAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hunts\nFOR AGES ('since heaven knows 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: Woefully ignorant, left in cemetery (9)","output":"### Answer: ARLINGTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: cemetery\nAn anagram ('woefully') of 'ignorant' plus L ('left'), for the Virginia county, home to the US National 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: Device for spraying glue, extremely sticky stuff (5)","output":"### Answer: GUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sticky stuff\nA charade of GUN ('device for spraying') plus GE ('**G**lu**E** 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: Bar\u00a0bird (4)","output":"### Answer: RAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\nDouble 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: Bone meal covering various strata (10)","output":"### Answer: METATARSAL \n ### Explanation: Bone meal covering various strata (10)\nAn envelope ('covering') of TATARS, an anagram ('various') of 'strata', in '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: Captivated, as J, U, M and P do (10)","output":"### Answer: SPELLBOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Captivated\nSPELL BOUND."}
{"instruction":"You 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 makes withdrawn son cry (4)","output":"### Answer: BOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bully\nA reversal ('withdrawn') of S ('son') plus SOB ('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: The devil of an early and influential 20 (5)","output":"### Answer: AFRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: The devil\nThe SETTER ('20') of crosswords was **A**listair **F**erguson **Rit**chie, who set under the pseudonym AFRIT, which is (loosely) a 'devil' in Middle Eastern lore."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cafe is in France by a motorway trap (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTAMINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small cafe\nA charade of EST ('is in France') plus 'a' plus MI (M1, 'motorway') plus NET ('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: Dow Jones crashed \u2014 Jack taken away, having fainted (7)","output":"### Answer: SWOONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: fainted\nAn anagram ('crashed') of 'Dow [J]ones' minus the J ('Jack 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: Hook-up on singular golf course, apparently taking time (7)","output":"### Answer: LINKAGE \n ### Explanation: Hook-up on singular golf course, apparently taking time (7)\nA charade of LINK (a 'golf course' \u2013 particularly one by the sea \u2013 is a links, which is originally a plural, but generally treated as singular; Maskarade is asking you to treat it as a plural, and take the 'singular') plus AGE ('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: Orchestrate mixture for rich chocolate cake (11)","output":"### Answer: SACHERTORTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rich chocolate cake\nMit Schlagobers. An anagram ('mixture') of 'orchestrate'. Named after its creator, Alfred Sacher, whose son Eduard improved on the recipe, and also founded the Hotel Sacher in Viennawhere large quantities of the dessert are 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: Mo Crosier's accomplices? (5-4,6)","output":"### Answer: SMALL-TIME CROOKS \n ### Explanation: Definition:  accomplices?\nA charade of SMALL TIME ('mo', moment) plus CROOK'S ('crosier'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: Shaggy character's encore taking place (5)","output":"### Answer: BISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shaggy character\nA charade of BIS ('encore' as an interjection) plus ON ('taking 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: Prize stone cut with edge of blade (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prize\nA charade of ROSETT[a] ('stone') minus its last letter ('cut') plus E ('edge of blad**E**'). I was diverted for a while by rose-cut 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: Popular drink for a royal daughter? (7)","output":"### Answer: INFANTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a royal daughter\nA charade of IN ('popular') plus FANTA (proprietary '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: Parlour games \u2014 plus\/minus cryptic message (8)","output":"### Answer: AEROGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: message\nAn anagram ('cryptic') of '[p]ar[l]o[u]r game[s]' less ('minus') '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: To win this, avoid scrambling! (3,3,5,4)","output":"### Answer: EGG AND SPOON RACE \n ### Explanation: To win this, avoid scrambling! (3,3,5,4)\nCryptic 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: Ordered non-zero calorie confection (6)","output":"### Answer: ECLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: confection\nAn anagram ('ordered') of 'cal[o]rie' minus the O ('non-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: Amateur toff, too (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: too\nA charade of A ('amateur') plus SWELL ('toff')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 heat, French dish almost postponed (8)","output":"### Answer: PLATONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lacking heat\nA charade of PLAT ('French dish') plus ON IC[e] ('postponed') minus the 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: Thinly scattered food chain outside of Stevenage (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARSE \n ### Explanation: Thinly scattered food chain outside of Stevenage (6)\nA charade of SPAR ('food chain', a cryptic definition for the retail group, known in the UK known primarily as convenoence stores) plus SE ('outside of\u00a0**S**tevenag**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: It's my turn to bowl late (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: late\nOVER DUE (cricket reference, 'it's my turn to 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: Short message about lengthy transmission husband dropped (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTELET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short message\nA reversal ('about') of TELET[h]ON ('lengthy transmission') minus the H ('husband dropped').That took me a while to 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: Could be Arachne's dog (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Could be Arachne\nDouble 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: Large building with staff and soldiers (5)","output":"### Answer: MANOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large building\nA charade of MAN ('staff, verb) plus OR ('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: Boris's hair? Prime minister cut the ends off (6)","output":"### Answer: THATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boris's hair\nThis did not strike me as the best introduction for a new setter, althought the reference in the definition to presages a homorous slant to the setter's clues.. The wordplay, however, is questionable: THATCH[er] ('Prime minister') minus the last two letters ('cut the ends off', which would normally indicate the first and last, rather than the last two). Maybe it is worth a little indulgence for the 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: Badly-dressed seafood stuffed with cut of meat (8)","output":"### Answer: FRUMPISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Badly-dressed\nAn envelope ('stuffed with') of RUMP ('cut of meat') in FISH ('seafood')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tree? Dog may have (6)","output":"### Answer: BARKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a tree\nDouble definition, or more like definition and allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stop is sad \u2014 piano worse (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAPASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organ stop\nAn anagram ('worse') of 'sad piano'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0will my relatives be crying here? (4,2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: OVER MY DEAD BODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: No way\nAnother definition and allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 son? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HALF NELSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold\nHALF of NELSON is '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: Ban means nothing to surgeon (4)","output":"### Answer: VETO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ban\nA charade of VET ('surgeon') plus 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: Dog, or part of it (4)","output":"### Answer: TAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nDouble 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: Is that all you can say? (10)","output":"### Answer: VOCABULARY \n ### Explanation: Is that all you can say? (10)\nCryptic 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: Lacking rigid opinions, I am not offended (2,4,8)","output":"### Answer: NO HARD FEELINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: I am not offended\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corresponding with one of the family (8)","output":"### Answer: RELATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corresponding\nDouble 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: Show pleasure about one turn of phrase (6)","output":"### Answer: SIMILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: turn of phrase\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one') in SMILE ('show 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: In one quarter, no respite at first given to our sailors (8)","output":"### Answer: NORTHERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: In one quarter\nA charade of 'no' plus R ('**R**espite at first') plus THE RN ( the Royal Navy, 'our 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: Hold firm in an endlessly boring task (6)","output":"### Answer: ANCHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold firm\nA charade of 'an' plus CHOR[e] ('boring task') 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: Train from Bath East (4)","output":"### Answer: TUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Train\nA charade of TUB ('bath') plus E ('east'), for the common name of the London Underground."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A c-competitor is coming (7)","output":"### Answer: ARRIVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: coming\nA R-RIVAL ('a c-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: Sort of bank on this route into university? (8)","output":"### Answer: CLEARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of bank\nDouble definition; for 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: Broadcast a serial, more to cheer us up (5,6)","output":"### Answer: RAISE MORALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheer us up\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'a serial more'. 'us' does not sit well 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: Rockers' old rivals grab exercise bikes (6)","output":"### Answer: MOPEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bikes\nAn envelope ('grab') of PE ('exercise') on ('rocker's old rivals')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Orient's collapse is to come (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to come\nAn anagram ('collapse') of 'orients'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lump fish? It's OK (5-4)","output":"### Answer: HUNKY-DORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: OK\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cowards ill? (6,5)","output":"### Answer: YELLOW FEVER \n ### Explanation: What makes cowards ill? (6,5)\nPunning indication."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batsman's aggressive strategy\u00a0found by accident? (3-3-3)","output":"### Answer: HIT-AND-RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Batsman's aggressive strategy\nDouble definition; the second would better apply to hit-and-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: His sounds a possible career? (8)","output":"### Answer: MUSICIAN \n ### Explanation: His sounds a possible career? (8)\nI can only see a rather wayward cryptic 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: At home more healthy to have respirator (7)","output":"### Answer: INHALER \n ### Explanation: Definition: respirator\nA charade of IN ('at home') plus HALER ('more healthy')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agony, using a dreadful hotel (7)","output":"### Answer: ANGUISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agony\nA charade of ANGUIS, an anagram ('dreadful') of 'using a', plus H ('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: Poor chap's attempt to be sick is heard (6)","output":"### Answer: WRETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor chap'\nA homophone ('is heard') of RETCH ('attempt to be 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: Clothes one changes in the car (4)","output":"### Answer: GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes\nDefinition and allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 together in company with drinks before church (8)","output":"### Answer: COALESCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join together\nA charade of CO ('company') plus ALES ('drinks') plus CE ('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: Device for calculating area covered initially in a vehicle (6)","output":"### Answer: ABACUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Device for calculating\nAn envelope ('in') of AC ('**A**rea\u00a0**C**overed initially') in 'a' plus BUS ('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: China, clear about power, ignoring France (9)","output":"### Answer: PORCELAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: China\nAn envelope ('about') of [f]ORCE ('power' \u2013 for once not indicating P; scientists might complain that power and force are different, but in common use the two are blurred) minus the F ('ignoring France') in PLAIN ('clear'). Coming to this with the initial P in place, my first reaction was PAL\u2026, from the rhyming slang China plate\/mate; but it was not 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: Car may well, at regular intervals, move slowly (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: move slowly\nAlternate letters ('at regular intervals') of '**C**a**R** m**A**y\u00a0**W**e**L**l', with an extended definition, 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: Nobleman unknown in advance (5)","output":"### Answer: EARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in advance\nA charade of EARL ('nobleman') plus Y (mathematical '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: Reduced number in coastal region by day (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORTENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduced\nAn envelope ('in') of TEN ('number') in SHORE ('coastal region') plus D ('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: Easily outdo spies, sour after setback (5,5,3)","output":"### Answer: KNOCK SPOTS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easily outdo\nA charade of KNOCK ('setback') plus SPOTS ('spies') plus OFF ('sour' eg. 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: Ridicule inspector and anger people in quarrel (13)","output":"### Answer: DISPARAGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ridicule\nA charade of DI (Detective 'Inspector') plus SPARAGEMENT, an envelope ('in') of RAGE ('anger') plus MEN ('people') in SPAT ('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: Arrogance in memo I'd amended with pen (9)","output":"### Answer: IMMODESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrogance\nA charade of IMMODE, an anagram ('amended') of 'memo I'd', plus STY ('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: Modules among best in use, on reflection (5)","output":"### Answer: UNITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Modules\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('on reflection') answer in 'be**ST IN U**se'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 smell, not first to indicate fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nA subtraction: [s]TENCH ('unpleasant smell') minus its initial letter ('not first'). 'to indicate' just links wordplay to 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 delivering messages around Utah for designer (9)","output":"### Answer: COUTURIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: designer\nAn envelope ('around') of UT (US Postal Service approved abbreviation for 'Utah') in COURIER ('one delivering 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: Bold call led by lawyer (6)","output":"### Answer: DARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bold\nA charade of DA (District Attorney, American 'lawyer') plus RING ('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: Stealing hearts during match, especially (8)","output":"### Answer: THIEVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stealing\nAn envelope ('during') of H ('hearts' in card games) in TIE ('match') plus VERY ('especially')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about work upset agent (6)","output":"### Answer: COPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Element\nA charade of C (*circa*, 'about') plus OP (*opus*, 'work') plus PER, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of REP (sales '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: Devices for slowing down broadcast? Pauses in speech (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIR BRAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devices for slowing down\nA homophone ('broadcast') of AIR BREAKS ('pauses in speech'). I had to wait until solving 14A before deciding which was the answer and which the homophone \u2013 a common difficulty with this kind of clue, particularly here with the 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: Always handy, went on working periodically (5,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: EVERY NOW AND THEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: periodically\nA charade of EVER ('always') plus YNOWANDTHEN, an anagram ('working') of 'handy, went on'. A difficult construction, 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: Outstanding\u00a0lesson (5)","output":"### Answer: CLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outstanding\nDouble definition (\"a class 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: Cut rebuke of that complicated film about time travel (4,2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: BACK TO THE FUTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: film about time travel\nAn anagram ('complicated') of 'cut rebuke 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: Tea? New range (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nA charade of CHAI ('tea') plus N ('new'). A variant of CHA or CHAR."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sauce to retain top condition (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLIDIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Freeze\nAn envelope ('to retain') of LID ('top') plus IF ('condition') in SOY ('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: Separate northern takeover, in principle, not right (8)","output":"### Answer: UNCOUPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Separate\nAn envelope ('in') of N ('northern') plus COUP ('takeover') in [r]ULE ('principle') minus the R ('not 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: Spring up, diving into gift bag (8)","output":"### Answer: KNAPSACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: bag\nAn envelope ('diving into') of APS, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of SPA ('spring') in KNACK ('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: Nothing pleasant about silly hint in a risky situation (2,4,3)","output":"### Answer: ON THIN ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a risky situation\nAn envelope ('about') of THIN, an anagram ('silly') of 'hint' in O ('nothing') plus NICE ('pleasant')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in a legal document, not English? It's accepted (8)","output":"### Answer: ADMITTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: accepted\nAn envelope ('in') of MITT ('hand') in 'a' plus DE[e]D ('legal document') minus one E \u2013 your chioce \u2013 ('not 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: Off course since daylight's last gleam (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Off course\nA charade of AS ('since') plus T ('dayligh**T**'s last') plus RAY ('gleam')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 style, according to report (5)","output":"### Answer: MANOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neighbourhood\nA homophone ('according to report') of MANNER ('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: Adolescent diary finally published? Hard to support that (5)","output":"### Answer: YOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adolescent\nA charade of Y ('diar**Y** finally') plus OUT ('published') plus ('to support that' in a down light) H ('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: Its leaf on wee statuette? (8)","output":"### Answer: FIGURINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: statuette\nA charade of FIG ('leaf', referring to its use to hide the genitals) plus URINE ('wee'), with an extended 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: Like many cathedrals, become almost intimate (6)","output":"### Answer: GOTHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like many cathedrals\nA charade of GO ('become') plus THIC[k] (~~'inanimate'?~~'intimate') 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: Opera is back in the big house (7)","output":"### Answer: MANSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: the big house\nAwkward word order: an envelope ('in') of SI, a reversal ('back') of 'is', in MANON ('opera' by Jules Massenet; the version by Puccini, based on the same novel, is titled\u00a0*Manon Lescaut*).**\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: Cover popular artist's sound (7)","output":"### Answer: WRAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\nA homophone ('sound') of RAPPER ('popular 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: Wine waiters lose half the battle (5)","output":"### Answer: SOMME \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\nSOMME[liers] ('wine waiters') minus the last five letters ('lose half'), for the WWI 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: For one running keep tin of beer? (9)","output":"### Answer: CASTELLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one running keep\nAn implied envelope: STELLA (proprietary 'beer') in CAN ('tin' \u2013 STELLA in CAN = 'tin of beer'), with a cryptic definition \u2013 a CASTELLAN is a person in charge of 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: Bravely handle consequences of awful cafe and what's piped into it? (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: FACE THE MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bravely handle consequences\nA charade of FACE, an anagram ('awful') of 'cafe' plus THE MUSIC ('what's piped into it?' \u2013 that is, into the 'awful caf\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: Passable property of woman to change, possessing boring name (12)","output":"### Answer: HEREDITAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passable property\nA charade of HER ('woman') plus EDITAMENT, an envelope ('possessing') of TAME ('boring') plus N ('name') in EDIT ('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: Perhaps chicken wing and leg found on top of Capital Hill (9)","output":"### Answer: PARTHENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: found on top of Capital Hill\nA charade of PART HEN (read HEN PART \u2013 'perhaps chicken wing'!) plus ON ('leg' in cricket); the 'Capital' being 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: Mean to get drunk (5)","output":"### Answer: TIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\nDouble 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: Usually like beer, which sport interferes with (2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: AS A RULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Usually\nAn envelope ('interferes with') of RU (Rugby Union, 'sport') in AS ('like') plus ALE ('beer'). I thought that work, not sport, was the curse of the drinking 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: King left upmarket version of fried fish (7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPURA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fried fish\nAn anagram ('version') of 'upmar[k]et' minus the K ('king left'). TEMPURA is fried, but not necessarily fish, so this is an indication by 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: Hard to impress surrealist with a flower (6)","output":"### Answer: DAHLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\nAn envelope ('to impress') of H ('hard') in DALI (Salvador, 'surrealist') 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: I had existence as a distinct personality (8)","output":"### Answer: IDENTITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a distinct personality\nA charade of I'D ('I had') plus ENTITY ('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: Frequency with which US sect starve (6)","output":"### Answer: FAMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: starve\nA charade of F ('frequency') plus ('with which') AMISH ('US sect')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swiss banker invests energy in complete set of personal make-up (6)","output":"### Answer: GENOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: complete set of personal make-up\nAn envelope ('invests') of E ('energy') in GNOME ('Swiss banker'; it is a long time since I last heard of the Gnomes of Zurich, but it seems they are still 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: Big beast's tail bitten off by antelope in demilitarised zone once (9)","output":"### Answer: RHINELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: demilitarised zone once\nA charade of RHIN[o] ('big beast') minus its last letter ('tail bitten off') plus ELAND ('antelope'). The RHINELAND was off limits to the German military after WWI, until German forces re-entered in 1936."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dismissal of cop \u2014 canteen can go wild (3-10)","output":"### Answer: NONACCEPTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dismissal\nAn anagram ('go wild') of 'cop canteen 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: Please speed to airport (5)","output":"### Answer: O\u2019HARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: airport\nO, HARE! (poetically 'please speed'), for Chicago's '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: Joint request to include fluid in this? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HIP FLASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: fluid in this\nAn envelope ('to include') of FL ('fluid') in HIP ('joint') plus ASK ('request'), with 'fluid' 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: Crown and Church join in dirge (8)","output":"### Answer: CORONACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: dirge\nA charade of CORONA ('crown') plus CH ('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: Point at which inexpert actor joined players (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: WEST HAM UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: players\nA charade of WEST ('point') plus ('at which') HAM ('inexpert actor') plus UNITED ('joined'), for the soccer 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: Pygmy militia member? (9)","output":"### Answer: MINUTEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: militia member\nMINUTE MAN ('pigmy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 official meets Leader of House with advantage (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WHIP HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantage\nA charade of WHIP ('party official') plus H ('leader of\u00a0**H**ouse') plus AND ('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: Raised support to translate Torah for Scots community (8)","output":"### Answer: ARBROATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scots community\nA charade of ARB, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of BRA ('support') plus ROATH, an anagram ('translate') of 'Torah'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A condition causing swelling on one rodent (6)","output":"### Answer: AGOUTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: rodent\nA charade of 'a' plus GOUT ('condition causing swelling') plus I ('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: Erotic, like a Turkish bath (6)","output":"### Answer: STEAMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Erotic\nDouble 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: Bird of paradise? (5)","output":"### Answer: HOURI \n ### Explanation: Bird of paradise? (5)\nCryptic 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: Stand in place on island in river (8)","output":"### Answer: DEPUTISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand in\nAn envelope ('in') of PUT ('place') plus IS ('island') in DEE ('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: Minister losing head meeting American \u2014 one on perilous journey (6)","output":"### Answer: ICARUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: one on perilous journey\nA charade of [v]ICAR ('minister') minus the first letter ('losing head') plus US ('American'). Daedalus and his son Icarus, by the Greek legend, attempted to escape from Crete by flying with wings attached to their arms by wax; Icarus flew too near the sun, the wax melted, and he plummeted into the sea to drown."}
{"instruction":"You 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 parliamentary beast \u2014 slob's a clue (8)","output":"### Answer: BOLSOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for parliamentary beast\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: BOLS OVER is 'slob'. , the MP for the Bolsover constituency, is known as \"The Beast of Bolsover\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cloud making one under the weather in part of London (6)","output":"### Answer: BILLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big cloud\nAn envelope ('in') of ILL ('under the weather') in BOW ('part of London'). 'Making one' joins definition to 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: Sweet little boy seen taking the lead (7,4)","output":"### Answer: SPOTTED DICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nA charade of SPOTTED ('seen') plus DICK ('little boy'), with 'taking the lead' indicating the order of the particles. For those who might think otherwise, SPOTTED DICK is a pudding made of a suet dough (probably now made with a vegetable substitute for suet, ground beef fat) and raisins or currants ('which make the spots), boiled and generally served with custard, in case it does not contain sufficient calories."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tea when meeting doctor (5)","output":"### Answer: MOCHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of MO (Medical Officer, 'doctor') plus CHA ('tea'). 'When meeting' indicates the order of the 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: Ethical business \u2014 or one getting some taken for a ride? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FAIR TRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ethical business\nDefinition and literal interpretation,with FAIR in the sense of an amusement park ('one' referring back to '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: Heretic Tories naughtily invading student organisation (9)","output":"### Answer: NESTORIUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heretic\nAn envelope ('invading') of ESTORI, an anagram ('naughtily') of 'Tories' in NUS (National Union of Students, 'student organisation'). Anyone getting the answer from the definition deserves my respect."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roof worker returning with new enthusiasm? (5)","output":"### Answer: RELIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: with new enthusiasm?\nA reversal ('returning') of TILER ('roof 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: What Jacob wrenched from Esau, being the cannier, I fancy (11)","output":"### Answer: INHERITANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Jacob wrenched from Esau\nAn anagram ('fancy') of 'the cannier I'. For a mess of pottage."}
{"instruction":"You 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 message prohibiting certain headgear (6)","output":"### Answer: BANTAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small\nBAN TAM ('message prohibiting certain headgear' \u2013 a kind of charade, but only making sense as a whole 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: Cleaner has everyone locked in entertainment hall (8)","output":"### Answer: BALLROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainment hall\nAn envelope ('has \u2026 locked in') of ALL ('everyone') in BROOM ('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: The second drink ending in disaster (6)","output":"### Answer: LATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: The second\nA charade of LATTE (coffee 'drink') plus R ('ending in disaste**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: This place, with the others around it, is heavenly (8)","output":"### Answer: ETHEREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavenly\nAn envelope ('around it') of HERE ('this place') in ET AL ('with 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: Like English chaps in financial difficulty, in shame (10)","output":"### Answer: DEBASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Like English chaps in financial difficulty, in shame (10)\nAn envelope ('in') of AS ('like') plus E ('English') plus MEN ('chaps') in DEBT ('financial 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: Slip in the bedroom (10)","output":"### Answer: PILLOWCASE \n ### Explanation: Slip in the bedroom (10)\nCryptic 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: Dodgy operator catching river fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish \nAn envelope ('catching') of R ('river') in TOUT ('dodgy 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: The fops glide around \u2014 can't go any faster (5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED OF LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: can't go any faster\nAn anagram ('around') of 'the fops glide', with an allusive \"definition\", following Einstein."}
{"instruction":"You 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, maybe, showing hesitation to pursue insect (9)","output":"### Answer: CRICKETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bat, maybe\nA charade of CRICKET ('insect') plus ER ('showing 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: Start making bread? (4)","output":"### Answer: ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\nDouble definition (\"ready to 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: Broadcast from name-dropping Channel 4 presenter (4)","output":"### Answer: SOWN \n ### Explanation: Broadcast from name-dropping Channel 4 presenter (4)\nA reference to Jon SNOW, Channel 4 News presenter, with the N moved to the end ('name-dropping' in a down 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: Evil vicar's abused scripture \u2014 minister may hear from me (5,7)","output":"### Answer: CIVIL SERVANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: minister may hear from me\nA charade of CIVILSERVA, an anagan ('abused') of 'evil vicars' plus NT (New Testament, 'scripture')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, exhausted, see, temptress first off to have emotional experience (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: FALL IN LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: have emotional experience\nA charade of F ('female') plus ALL IN ('exhausted') plus LO ('see') plus [e]VE ('temptress') minus the first 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: Good source of energy alternative \u2014 fellow briefly giving its description? (10)","output":"### Answer: GEOTHERMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: giving its description\nA charade of G ('good') plus E ('energy') plus OTHER ('alternative') plus MAL[e] ('fellow briefly'), with an extended 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: Hate in province with rabble rising in the grip of a troublemaker (9)","output":"### Answer: ABOMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hate\nAn envelope ('in the grip of') of BOMIN, a reversal ('rising') of NI (Northern Ireland, 'province') plus MOB ('rabble') in 'a' plus ATE (Greek goddess of mischief, 'troublemaker')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's hat worn by daughter (5)","output":"### Answer: TILDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\nAn envelope ('worn by') of D ('daughter') in TILE ('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: Report of competent shepherd (4)","output":"### Answer: ABEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: shepherd\nSounds like ('report of') ABLE ('competent'). In Genesis, ABEL, the 'shepherd' son of Adam and Eve, was slain by his elder brother Cain, a farmer.\u00a0The third Genesis reference 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: Upcoming strike creates difficulty (4)","output":"### Answer: KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: difficulty\nA reversal ('upcoming' in a down light) of TONK ('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: Girl finding Vauxhall, say, and Oval on the 26, perhaps? (8)","output":"### Answer: CAROLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA charade of CAR ('Vauxhall, say') plus O ('oval') plus LINE ('26, perhaps' 26A VICTORIA is a line on the London Underground)."}
{"instruction":"You 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, old and wise (5)","output":"### Answer: OSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native American\nA charade of O ('old') plus SAGE ('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: Barking noted with terminus in Upminster, best Underground station (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BOND STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Underground station\nAn anagram ('barking') of 'noted' plus R ('terminus in Upminste**R**') plus '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: One asking Paddington, say, to eat horse (6)","output":"### Answer: BEGGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One asking\nAn envelope ('to eat') of GG ('horse') in BEAR ('Paddington, 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: Legendary bull's home pumped with oxygen thus, as preservative (8)","output":"### Answer: CREOSOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: preservative\nAn envelope ('pumped with') of O (chemical symbol, 'oxygen') plus SO ('thus') in CRETE ('legendary bull's home' \u2013 the Minotaur)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 trains passing through Monument as a rule (7)","output":"### Answer: STATUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rule\nAn envelope ('passing through') of T ('first of\u00a0**T**rains') in STATUE ('monument')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 clumsy in golf with a wedge, ending in bush (7)","output":"### Answer: GALUMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appear clumsy\nA charade of G ('golf') plus 'a' plus LUMP ('wedge') plus H ('ending in bus**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: Both end with Underground in Barking (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ROUND THE BEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barking\nAn anagram ('-ground') of 'both end' plus '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: Temple, a resident there is welcomed in by father (6)","output":"### Answer: PAGODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Temple\nAn envelope ('is welcomed in by') of A GOD ('a resident there') in PA ('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: Master of creativity, heart rate around about a hundred (3,7)","output":"### Answer: ART TEACHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Master of creativity\nAn envelope ('about') of C ('a hundred') in ARTTEAHER, an anagram ('around') of '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: For example, Nobel Prizes we deigned to accept (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: For example, Nobel\nA hidden answer ('to accept') in 'prize**S WE DE**igned'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Wellington at Waterloo, one ahead of a sovereign (8)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sovereign\nA charade of VICTOR ('Duke of Wellington at Waterloo' \u2013 indication by example) plus I ('one') 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: Plain, fine letters sent in the post (8)","output":"### Answer: MANIFEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\nAn envelope ('in') of NIFE, an anagram ('letters sent') of 'fine' in MAST ('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: Black eye initially violet, forming bruise on skin (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LOVEBITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bruise on skin\nAn anagram ('forming') of B E ('**B**lack **E**ye initially') plus 'violet'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feller's call to take leadership from merchant bankers in Bank (6)","output":"### Answer: TIMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feller's call\nAn envelope ('to take \u2026 in') of MB ('leadership from **M**erchant\u00a0**B**ankers') in TIER ('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: Poor white American taking wine with spoon (7)","output":"### Answer: REDNECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor white American\nA charade of RED ('wine') plus NECK ('spoon', behave amourously)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from Stanmore going down the tube (8)","output":"### Answer: MONSTERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climber\nAn anagram ('going down the tube') of 'Stanmore'. A genus including the Swiss Cheeese 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: Airbrush out borders in removing Pennsylvania city (10)","output":"### Answer: HARRISBURG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pennsylvania city\nAn charade of HARRISBU, an anagram ('out') of 'airbrush') plus RG ('borders in\u00a0**R**emovin**G**'), for the capital city 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: Bored, it's suggested? Take down Waterloo (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waterloo\nA charade of DEF, which in a down light is FED UP ('bored, it's suggested?) plus EAT ('take 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: Might granny shove off? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: GET KNOTTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: shove off\nAn allusion to the granny 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: Flyer values monitors and adjusts a chemical (8)","output":"### Answer: TITRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: monitors and adjusts a chemical\nA charade of TIT ('flyer') plus RATES ('values')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 doctor painted on canvas, primarily (8)","output":"### Answer: PEDANTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Particular\nA charade of PEDANTI, an anagram ('doctor') of 'painted' plus C ('**C**anvas, primarily')"}
{"instruction":"You 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's home in High Barnet? (7)","output":"### Answer: BEEHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Workers's home\nDouble definition: the workers being bees, and barnet being Cockney rhyming slang \u2013 Barnet Fair, 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: Flood is over the grass (6)","output":"### Answer: ONRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flood\nA charade of ON ('over') plus RUSH ('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: Crime, good and exciting (6)","output":"### Answer: PIRACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crime\nA charade of PI ('good') plus RACY ('exciting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on the Tube, perhaps? (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Error\nThis tube is not the Underground, but an allusion to the TV, \"boob 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: Add to enclosure containing buildings (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Add to\nDouble 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: Stare at Oscar with endless joy (4)","output":"### Answer: OGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stare at\nA charade of O ('Oscar') plus GLE[e] ('joy') 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: Fish in perspective (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nDouble 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: Staff thus after end of seminar tucked into pasta and left (9)","output":"### Answer: PERSONNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staff\nAn envelope ('tucked into') of R ('end of semina**R**') plus SO ('thus') in PENNE ('pasta') plus 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: Pious in retreat? On the contrary, in truth (8)","output":"### Answer: HONESTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in truth\n'On the contrary', it is an envelope ('in') of NEST ('retreat') in HOLY ('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: Captains ignoring very quiet competitors in winter sport? (6)","output":"### Answer: SKIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: competitors in winter sport?\nA subtraction: SKI[pp]ERS ('captains') minus PP ('ignoring very 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: Monotonous style ruins good broadcast (4-10)","output":"### Answer: SOUL-DESTROYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monotonous\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'style ruins 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: Observed disc following fool with no time for UFO sighting? (5,9)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE ENCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: UFO sighting?\nA charade of CLO[t] ('fool') minus the T ('with no time') plus SEEN ('observed') plus COUNTER ('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: Player's second foul allowed (6)","output":"### Answer: LAWFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: allowed\nA charade of P ('p**L**ayer's second') plus AWFUL ('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: Consultative volume is probing trouble with railway (8)","output":"### Answer: ADVISORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consultative\nAn envelope ('probing') of V ('volume') plus 'is' in ADO ('trouble') plus RY ('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: Discovery coming from confinement with carbon instead of nitrogen (9)","output":"### Answer: DETECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discovery\nDETE[n]TION ('confinement') with the first N replaced by C ('with carbon instead of 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: Rebel finally, to some extent, impish (5)","output":"### Answer: ELFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: impish\nA hidden answer ('to some extent') in 'reb**EL FIN**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: Study without large merit (4)","output":"### Answer: EARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: merit\nA subtraction: [l]EARN ('study') minus the L ('without 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: Meal about right with definite value (8)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: value\nA charade of TREA, an envelope ('about') of R ('right') in TEA ('meal'), plus SURE ('definite')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tips for restoring an instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: ORGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nA charade of O ('old') plus RG ('tips for\u00a0**R**estorin**G**') plus '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: Delighted with sale, chap ends up getting tipsy (7,2,5)","output":"### Answer: PLEASED AS PUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delighted\nAn anagram ('getting tipsy') of 'sale chap ends 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: Crude vote, nearly held by university, dropped (10)","output":"### Answer: UNPOLISHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crude\nAn envelope ('held by') of POL[l] ('vote') minus its last letter ('nearly') in UNI ('university') plus SHED ('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: Five hundred on vessel without light (4)","output":"### Answer: DARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: without light\nA charade of D ('five hundred' Roman numeral) plus ARK ('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: Sign up in street topped with funny line (6)","output":"### Answer: ENLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign up\nA charade of ENLI, an anagram (\"funny') of 'line', plus ST ('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: Mischief aboard vital vehicle popular during disorder (6,8)","output":"### Answer: MONKEY BUSINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mischief\nAn envelope ('during') of ON ('aboard') plus KEY ('vital') plus BUS ('vehicle') plus IN ('popular') in MESS ('disorder'). An unusual clue, with four parts to the envelope contents."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horrified tourist's latest story coming up, about hotel (6)","output":"### Answer: AGHAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrified\nAn envelope ('about') of H ('hotel') in AGAST, a reversal ('coming up' in a down light) of T ('touris**T**'s latest') plus SAGA ('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: Page on garden in preliminary survey getting priority (10)","output":"### Answer: PRECEDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: priority\nA charade of P ('page') plus RECEDENCE, an envelope ('in') of EDEN ('garden') in RECCE (reconnaisance, 'preliminary survey')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shaft of light in trick becoming stick of wax? (6)","output":"### Answer: CRAYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: stick of wax?\nAn envelope ('in') of RAY ('shaft of light') in CON ('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: Assurance in place with advantage (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assurance\nA charade of PL ('place') plus EDGE ('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: Upset about supporting bad proposal (5)","output":"### Answer: OFFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: proposal\nA charade of OFF ('bad', of food) plus ER, a reversal ('upset') of RE ('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: Reportedly avoided thin fog (4)","output":"### Answer: MIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: thin fog\nA homophone ('reportedly') of MISSED ('avoided')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 victim? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: APRIL FOOL \n ### Explanation: The first victim? (5,4)\nYou're too late, Vulcan. Cryptic 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: Left in hollow to give birth (5)","output":"### Answer: CALVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: give birth\nAn envelope of L ('left') in CAVE ('hollow')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in game who are easily manipulated (5)","output":"### Answer: PAWNS \n ### Explanation: Men in game who are easily manipulated (5)\nCryptic 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 short of a majority? (9)","output":"### Answer: SEVENTEEN \n ### Explanation: One short of a majority? (9)\nCryptic 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: Not entirely\u00a0biased? (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not entirely\nDouble 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: Taking off from sound in this direction (7)","output":"### Answer: BEARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: direction\nA homophone ('from sound') of BARING ('taking off'). Of doubtful relevance, but in backgammon, one bears off counters."}
{"instruction":"You 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 small car (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab\nA charade of S ('small') plus AUDI ('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 a team he doesn't pull his weight (3)","output":"### Answer: COX \n ### Explanation: In a team he doesn't pull his weight (3)\nCryptic 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: Open new container of pasta (5)","output":"### Answer: PENNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pasta\nA hidden answer ('container') in 'o**PEN NE**w'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ungainly past front of truck for garbage (7)","output":"### Answer: TWADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: garbage\nA charade of T ('front of **T**ruck') plus WADDLE ('walk ungainly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Scottish supporter (7)","output":"### Answer: UNICORN \n ### Explanation: Horny Scottish supporter (7)\nCryptic definition; a reference to 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: Limit on search for food assumed by soldiers (6,3)","output":"### Answer: FORAGE CAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: assumed by soldiers\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 slithering snake (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: snake\nAn anagram ('slithering') of '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: Change\u00a0dress for hours of work (5)","output":"### Answer: SHIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\nTriple 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: Be unsteady, vital lace coming undone (9)","output":"### Answer: VACILLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be unsteady\nAn anagram ('coming undone') of 'vital lace'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lived quietly (4)","output":"### Answer: WASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insect\nA charade of WAS ('liver') plus P ('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: Farmer, good man in an argument (6)","output":"### Answer: GROWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farmer\nA charade of G ('good') plus ROWER ('man in an 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: Like some ads to be withheld for security (10)","output":"### Answer: CLASSIFIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some ads\nDouble 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: Briefly ask advice of diplomat (6)","output":"### Answer: CONSUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: diplomat\nA subtraction: CONSUL[t] ('ask advice') 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: Does it store things taken off your hands? (8)","output":"### Answer: GLOVEBOX \n ### Explanation: Does it store things taken off your hands? (8)\nCryptic 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: I study religious figure (4)","output":"### Answer: ICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious figure\nA charade of 'I' plus CON ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with some spice wrapped in sugar? (8)","output":"### Answer: ALGERIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: African\nTwo references to people: an envelope ('wrapped in') of GERI ( \u2013 Ginger 'Spice') in ALAN ('')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cuts end off trousers (4)","output":"### Answer: JEAN \n ### Explanation: Girl cuts end off trousers (4)\nA subtraction: JEAN[s] ('trousers') minus its last letter ('cut end 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: Assume one opens the letters (5)","output":"### Answer: POSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assume\nAn envelope ('opens') of I ('one') in POST ('the 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: Relevant program on TV about Blair regularly skipped (10)","output":"### Answer: APPLICABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relevant\nAn envelope (about') of LI ('b**L**a**I**r regularly') in APP ('program') plus CABLE ('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: Pick up article in valley (5)","output":"### Answer: GLEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pick up\nAn envelope ('in') of A (indefinite 'article') in GLEN ('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: Brave being involved in a fraud (8)","output":"### Answer: UNAFRAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brave\nAn anagram ('involved') of 'in 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: Forcing to break ice cover (8)","output":"### Answer: COERCIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forcing\nAn anagram ('to break') of 'ice 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: Clear case? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNPACK \n ### Explanation: Clear case? (6)\nCryptic 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: Torture alternative: to bargain (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Torture\nA charade of OR ('alternative') plus DEAL ('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: Commotion, following American warship (4)","output":"### Answer: FUSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commotion\nA charade of F ('following') plus USS ('American warship')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 German received at hospital (4)","output":"### Answer: GOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old German\nA charade of GOT ('received') plus H ('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: Bank's not entirely free finance (4)","output":"### Answer: REEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bank\nA hidden ('not entirely') answer in 'f**REE F**inance'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up, assuming sex is performed with energy (6)","output":"### Answer: DIVIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Split up\nAn envelope ('assuming \u2026 is') of VI (Roman numeral 6, in Latin 'sex') in DID ('performed') plus 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: What could be thanks to Shakespeare's tunic (6)","output":"### Answer: TABARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: tunic\nTA, BARD ('what could be thanks to 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: Solvers aren't supposed to cheat \u2014 that's too much! (3,8,4)","output":"### Answer: YOU SHOULDN\u2019T HAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's too much!\nA play on HAVE (con, '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: Made man disobey restraining order (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: order\nA hidden ('restraining') answer in 'ma**DE MAN D**isobey'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 it near to engineers (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TEAR INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have a go at\nAn anagram ('engineers') of 'it near 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: Firm slice finds corner, say (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SET PIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: corner, say\nA charade of SET ('firm') plus PIECE ('slice'). The surface says tennis, and the definition 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: One who's drawn\u00a0Dolly? (6)","output":"### Answer: SITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who's drawn\nDouble definition: the second, in cricket, an easy catch, or 'sitter'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's saucier gyrating, removing last of lingerie (6)","output":"### Answer: ICARUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: High-flyer\nAn anagram ('gyrating') of 'sauci[e]r' minuls the E ('removing last of lingeri**E**'). For the unfortunate 'high-flyer', see my blog 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: Understanding where population's 50+? (8)","output":"### Answer: SAGACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understanding\nMy first thought on reading the clue was that the answer was SAGACITY, with a play on SAG; I promptly dismissed this and hoped to find something better. It turns out that I had the right answer for the wrong reason: from somewhere I dragged up Saga Travel (not any reflection on their prominence, just on the time I have been out of the UK). Although their website makes minimal reference to age, Wikipedia does give as a British company\u00a0focused on serving the needs of those aged 50 and 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: Box left to transport in the future (8)","output":"### Answer: TELEPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: transport in the future\nA charade of TELE (vision. 'box') plus PORT. A companion piece to Qaos's RAY GUNS of last Friday, and open to the same objection \u2013 indeed the more so, as there is no 'maybe' 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: Inclined to see pole dancing as opening (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inclined\nA charade of 'as' plus LOPE, an anagram ('dancing') of '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: Georgia's proportional representation? (5,10)","output":"### Answer: VITAL STATISTICS \n ### Explanation: Georgia's proportional representation? (5,10)\nI can only see a cryptic definition, depending on Georgia as a woman's name. Neither the country nor the state uses proportional representation in the usual 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: Frank army holding Western Europe finally (6)","output":"### Answer: HONEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank\nAn envelope ('holding') of N E ('Wester**N** Europ**E** finally') in HOST ('army'). [\"If you're Glad, I'll be Frank\", a radio play by Tom Stoppard, principal characters Gladys and Frank]."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for reduced charge (6)","output":"### Answer: PROPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Push\nA charade of PRO ('for') plus PEL[f] ('charge'?) minus its last letter ('reduced'). I cannot come up with anything more satisfactory; PEL[t], as I see it, is as far off the mark, and PROPEL[lant] even more 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: See Green Papers rejected by Home Counties (7)","output":"### Answer: DIOCESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nA charade of DIOCE, a reversal ('rejected') of ECO ('Green') plus I.D. ('papers'), plus SE (south-east of England, '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: In Berlin, the following entrance is risky (2-2-3)","output":"### Answer: DO-OR-DIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: risky\nA charade of DOOR ('entrance') plus DIE ('in Berlin, the'; in German, the feminine singular or any plural definite article, nominative or accusative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A news organisation of USA covering Liberal issues (7)","output":"### Answer: ANNUALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: issues\nA charade of 'a' plus NN (if N is new, the joke is that NN is 'news') plus UALS, an envelope ('covering') of L ('Liberal') in UAS, an anagram ('organisation') of '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: Not believing it's the CIA complex (9)","output":"### Answer: ATHEISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not believing\nAn anagram ('complex') of 'it's the CIA'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 course finds election boring (7)","output":"### Answer: DEVOTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One following\nAn envelope ('boring') of VOTE ('election') in DEE (River, 'course' \u2013 a change from 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: Emptied cocktail over the dress (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dress\nA charade of CL ('emptied\u00a0**C**ocktai**L**') plus O ('over', cricket summaries) plus '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: Barking, or place in China (9)","output":"### Answer: PORCELAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: China\nAn anagram ('barking') of 'or place 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 bit like singer's prize (7)","output":"### Answer: CHERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: prize\nCHER-ISH ('a bit like 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: European skipping champions (more than one Dutch) (7)","output":"### Answer: SPOUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: more than one Dutch\nA subtraction: [e]SPOUSES ('champions') minus the E ('European skipping')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Camper director? (6)","output":"### Answer: SATNAV \n ### Explanation: Camper director? (6)\nCryptic 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: Windows installer close to updating, not working as hard (7)","output":"### Answer: GLAZIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Windows installer\nA charade of G ('close to updatin**G**') plus LAZIER ('not working as 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: Current account, in retirement, hidden by trained pilot (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\nAn envelope ('hidden by') of CA, a reversal ('in retirement') of A\/C ('account') in TOPIL, an anagram ('trained') of '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: Stop firsts from LSE, exposing those using phones (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LET UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\nInitial letters ('firsts') from '**L**SE\u00a0**E**xposing\u00a0**T**hose\u00a0**U**sing\u00a0**P**hones'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sophisticated kit, there's snag about energy (2-4)","output":"### Answer: HI TECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Using sophisticated kit\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('energy') in HITCH ('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: Suitable publicity precedes short musical entertainment (6)","output":"### Answer: PROPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suitable\nA charade of PR (public relations, 'publicity') plus OPER[a] ('musical entertainment') 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: Homework pages \u2014 school subject to be absorbed (4)","output":"### Answer: PREP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Homework\nAn envelope ('to be absorbed', for a four-letter answer!) of RE (religious education, 'school subject') in PP ('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: Makes audacious gesture in front of vehicle, being insane (10)","output":"### Answer: MOONSTRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: insane\nA charade of MOONS ('makes audacious gesture' of a particular kind) plus TRUCK ('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: Heart shown with initial change of sex \u2014 tricky operation (6)","output":"### Answer: FIDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tricky operation\nMIDDLE ('heart') with the M swapped for F ('with initial change of 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: Most floury food is situated to be eaten (8)","output":"### Answer: MEALIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most floury\nAn envelope ('to be eaten') of LIES ('is situated') in MEAT ('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: Like an academic discourteous about computers etc? See about that (9)","output":"### Answer: ERUDITELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like an academic\nAn envelope ('about that') of RUDE ('discourteous') plus IT ('about computers etc.') in ELY (diocese, '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: Lady, not totally square, wanting bit of adventure (4)","output":"### Answer: NINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lady\nA charade of NIN[e] ('square' of three) minus its last letter ('not totally') plus ('wanting' \u2013 ambiguous, of course) A ('bit of\u00a0**A**dventure')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not acceptable to top people, strangling a party (4)","output":"### Answer: BASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: party\nAn envelope ('strangling') of 'a' in B[u]SH ('president', take your choice) non-U ('not acceptable to top 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: A second attempt to describe unusual moon in science (9)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: science\nAn envelope ('to describe') of ONOM, an anagram ('unusual') of 'moon' in 'a' plus S ('second') plus 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: Home with red exterior? Blow me! (8)","output":"### Answer: CLARINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blow me!\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 exterior') of IN ('home') in CLARET ('red'; this evening, a Figeac '79), with an allusive 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: Bit of food \u2014 bit eaten by Christian soldiers repeatedly (6)","output":"### Answer: SAMOSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit of food\nAn envelope ('eaten by') of MO ('bit' \u2013 \"Wait a bit\") in SA SA (Salvation Army, twice, ' Christian soldiers 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: Liberal bod upset by this sexist toy? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BARBIE DOLL \n ### Explanation: Definition:  this sexist toy?\nAn anagram ('upset') of 'liberal bod'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grasses grow upwards, as you might say (4)","output":"### Answer: RYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grasses\nSounds like ('as you might say') RISE ('grow upwards')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with halo maybe in train (6)","output":"### Answer: STRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: train\nA charade of ST (saint, 'good person') plus RING ('halo, maybe'). 'Train' as a sequence."}
{"instruction":"You 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 complied with, note having been sent back (6)","output":"### Answer: METHOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\nA charade of MET ('complied with') plus HOD, a reversal ('having been sent back') of DOH (a deer, a female deer, note' of the sol-fa)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 item of luggage, hot rather than cold (7)","output":"### Answer: HARRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nCARRIER ('item of luggage') with the C changed to H ('hot rather than cold'). No, Pierre, no bird link 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: Editor-in-chief drank excessively (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: drank excessively\nTOP ED ('editor-in-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: Firm Madame leading heritage organisation evokes criticism? (7)","output":"### Answer: COMMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: criticism?\nA charade of CO ('firm') plus MME (standard French abbreviation, 'Madame') plus NT (Nationa Trust, 'heritage 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: Caught by cameras, callous rogue (6)","output":"### Answer: RASCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: rogue\nA hidden answer ('caught by') in 'came**RAS CAL**lous'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 beginning to interrupt quiet book? Damnation! (9)","output":"### Answer: PERDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damnation\nAn envelope ('to interrupt') of R ('**R**ow's beginning') in P ('quiet') plus EDITION ('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: Vehicle is a heap \u2014 pity that can't take me (7)","output":"### Answer: RICKSHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle\nA charade of RICK ('heap') plus SHA[me] ('pity') minus the ME ('that can't take 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: Soldiers of African country imprisoned in country? That's becoming standard (13)","output":"### Answer: NORMALISATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: becoming standard\nAn envelope ('imprisoned in') of OR (other ranks, 'soldiers') plus MALI'S ('of African country') in NATION ('country'). 'Becoming' as a gerund."}
{"instruction":"You 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 interrupting the German reporter (9)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: reporter\nAn envelope\u00a0('interrupting') of SCRIBE ('writer') in DER ('the 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: Songs terribly sad after dance (7)","output":"### Answer: BALLADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Songs\nA charade of BALL ('dance') plus ADS, an anagram ('terribly') of '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: About to settle or break up? (7)","output":"### Answer: RESOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: break up\nA charade of RE ('about') plus SOLVE ('settle')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is left drowned in drink (7)","output":"### Answer: MISLEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool\nAn envelope ('drowned in') of 'is' plus L ('left') in MEAD ('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: Trainee as part of a performing act in the auditorium (6)","output":"### Answer: INTERN \n ### Explanation: Trainee as part of a performing act in the auditorium (6)\nSounds like ('in the auditorium') IN TURN ('part of a performing 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: Cut up? Hard to show gaiety (5)","output":"### Answer: MIRTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: gaiety\nA charade of MIRT, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of TRIM ('cut') plus H ('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: Back copies marked and sorted out (9)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: sorted out\nA charade of SEPA, a reversal ('back') of APES ('copies') plus RATED ('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: Solid 19 scored by youngster at end of race (4)","output":"### Answer: CUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solid 19\nA charade of CUB ('youngster') plus E ('end of rac**E**'), with a slightly quirky definition 'solid 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: Transport for Conservative replacing miners' leader in union (8)","output":"### Answer: CARRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport\n[m]ARRIAGE ('union') with C ('Conservative') 'replacing' M ('**M**iners' leader'). With the first letter unchecked, I had to decide whether it was C or M. I think the clue clearly gives the 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: Caught church official about to snort a line (6)","output":"### Answer: NAILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caught\nAn envelope ('to snort') of I ('a') plus L ('line') in NAED, a reversal ('about') of DEAN ('church 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: Leave last of apples out of pudding (6)","output":"### Answer: DESERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\nA subtraction: DES[s]ERT ('pudding') minus ('out of') S ('last of apple**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: Research covering fine new creative work about to change (8)","output":"### Answer: TRANSFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: change\nAn envelope ('covering') of F ('fine') in RES ('research'; the abbreviation is in Chambers) plus N ('new') plus ART ('creative work'), all reversed ('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: Check soldiers with impressive muscles (6)","output":"### Answer: REBUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\nA charade of RE ('soldiers') plus BUFF ('with impressive 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: Tiny tree developed for a very long time (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a very long time\nAn anagram ('developed') of 'tiny 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: Clean clothes taken back to the French ship (8)","output":"### Answer: SPOTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clean\nA charade of SPOT, a reversal ('taken back') of TOPS ('clothes') plus LE ('the French') plus SS ('ship') \u2013 or perhaps LES plus 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: Conservative's \"question and answer\" tour's ending in the Home Counties (6)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conservative\nAn envelope ('in') of QU ('question') plus A ('ansqwer') plus R ('tou**R**'s ending') in SE (south-east, '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: Sticky stuff coating sickly sweet (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nAn envelope ('coating') of ILL ('sickly') in PASTE ('sticky 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: Unconventional kind of college admitting shady group (6)","output":"### Answer: FRINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unconventional\nAn envelope ('admitting') of RING ('shady group') in FE (further education, 'kind of 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: Instrument for changing oil into French wine (6)","output":"### Answer: VIOLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nAn envelope ('into') of IOL, an anagram ('changing') of 'oil' in VIN ('French 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: Experienced soprano helped to carry Oberon's wings (8)","output":"### Answer: SEASONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experienced\nAn envelope ('to carry') of ON ('**O**bero**N**'s wings') in S ('soprano') plus EASED ('helped')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 US agent retired on the Fourth of July (4)","output":"### Answer: DEFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brave\nA charade of DEF, a reversal ('retired') of FED ('US agent') plus Y ('the fourth of Jul**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: Animal bloodline interrupted by new obstacle (9)","output":"### Answer: HINDRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: obstacle\nAn envelope ('interrupted by') of N ('new') in HIND ('animal') plus RACE ('bloodline')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 table top found amongst discounted items (5)","output":"### Answer: STALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\nAn envelope ('found amongst') of T ('**T**able top') in SALE ('discounted 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: Drug dropped in normal place for someone not yet accepted (7)","output":"### Answer: PARVENU \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone not yet accepted\nA charade of PAR ('normal') plus VENU[e] ('place') minus the E ('drug 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: Cook\u00a0a sort of dish (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook\nDouble definition \u2013 but they are virtually the same.\u00a0*Thanks to all those who pointed out the anagram ('cook') of 'a sort', leaving 'dish' as the definition \u2013 along with other interpretations, giving a far better clue than I had 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: Mad hatter drinking limitless tea in operational part of hospital (7)","output":"### Answer: THEATRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: operational part of hospital\nAn envelope ('drinking') of E ('limitless t**E**a') in THATRE, an anagram ('mad') of 'hatter'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 found on a prophet turning up in overalls (9)","output":"### Answer: DUNGAREES \n ### Explanation: Definition: overalls\nA charade of DUNG ('muck') plus 'a' plus REES, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of SEER ('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: Bloody chamber vacated by setter's relative (7)","output":"### Answer: CRIMSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloody\nA charade of CR ('**C**hambe**R** vacated') plus I'M ('setter's') plus SON ('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: Ale-drinking achievement by English yeoman (9)","output":"### Answer: BEEFEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: yeoman\nAn envelope ('-drinking') of FEAT ('achievement') plus E ('English') in BEER ('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: Space on island found during time of stress (9)","output":"### Answer: EMPHASISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stress\nA charade of EM ('space') plus PHASISE, an envelope ('found during') of IS ('island') in PHASE ('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: European eating almost half of elusive meal (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FREE LUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal\nAn envelope ('eating') of ELU ('almost half of\u00a0**ELU**sive') in FRENCH ('European'). The definition does not catch the idiomatic use 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: Quite small child getting supporter (7)","output":"### Answer: TOTALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite\nA charade of TOT ('small child') plus ALLY ('supporter')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stops worrying about English name (7)","output":"### Answer: STEPSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\nA charade of STEPSO, an envelope ('about') of E ('English') in STPSO, an anagram ('worrying') of 'stops'; plus N ('name'). Not a blood relative, 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: Vessel containing coin exchanged for fabulous creature (7)","output":"### Answer: UNICORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabulous creature\nAN envelope ('containing') of NICO, an anagram ('exchanged') of 'coin' in URN ('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: Lecturer entering fine faculty (5)","output":"### Answer: FLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: faculty\nAn envelope of L ('lecturer') in FAIR ('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: Bird nesting in icebergs going north (5)","output":"### Answer: GREBE \n ### Explanation: Bird nesting in icebergs going north (5)\nA hidden ('nesting in') reversed ('going north' in a down light) answer in 'ic**EBERG**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: Objection with pressure losing initial support (8)","output":"### Answer: BUTTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\nA charade of BUT ('objection') plus [s]TRESS ('pressure') minus its first letter ('losing initial'). Yes, the deleted letter is S for '**S**upport', but that would mean that the word was doing double duty, and we don't want that, do 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: Pair with one child in place of captivity (6)","output":"### Answer: PRISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of captivity\nA charade of PR ('pair') plus I ('one') plus 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: Satisfied about arrangement of nice easy job (8)","output":"### Answer: SINECURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: easy job\nAn envelope ('about') of INEC, an anagram ('arrangement') of 'nice' in SURE ('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: Parts of barrels, tons in stores (6)","output":"### Answer: STAVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parts of barrels\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('tons') in SAVES ('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: Put down narrative poem (3)","output":"### Answer: LAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put down\nDouble 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: Revolutionary book in harmony with a line that's cool (11)","output":"### Answer: UNEMOTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cool\nAn envelope ('in') of EMOT, a reversal ('revolutionary') of TOME ('book') in UNION ('harmony') plus 'a' plus L('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: Shout by old man in stand, great for football club (7,6)","output":"### Answer: CRYSTAL PALACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: football club\nA charade of CRY ('shout') plus STALPAL, an envelope ('in') of PA ('old man') in STALL ('stand') plus ACE ('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: Complete reconstruction of barn to do with farm (4-3-6)","output":"### Answer: ROOT-AND-BRANCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete\nA charade of ROOTANDB, an anagram ('reconstruction') of 'barn to do' plus RANCH ('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: Contrast in excellence (11)","output":"### Answer: DISTINCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contrast\nDouble 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: Speak softly? Successful move in hearing (3)","output":"### Answer: COO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speak softly\nSounds like ('in hearing') COUP ('successful 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: Beginning to rig inquiry partially (6)","output":"### Answer: ORIGIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\nA hidden answer ('partially') in 't**O RIG IN**quiry'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vibrant instinct reflected in angry speech (8)","output":"### Answer: RESONANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vibrant\nAn envelope ('in') of ESON, a reversal ('reflected') of NOSE ('instinct') in RANT ('angry 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: Cheers ruler is receiving (6)","output":"### Answer: TAKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: receiving\nA charade of TA ('cheers') plus KING ('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: Alienate sergeant in disorder (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alienate\nAn anagram ('in disorder') of '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: Church building I left, entering unadorned area (8)","output":"### Answer: BASILICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Church building\nAn envelope ('entering') of 'I' plus L ('left') in BASIC ('unadorned') plus A ('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: Plant becomes brown and crinkly, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: TANSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nA charade of TANS ('becomes brown') plus Y ('crinkl**Y**, finally'). The way of all plants, particularly those I try to grow.\n *Tanacetum vulgare*, tansy"}
{"instruction":"You 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 requirement after close vote (7)","output":"### Answer: RECOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Describe\nDouble 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: Call universe complicated, making observation (12)","output":"### Answer: SURVEILLANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: observation\nAn anagram ('complicated') of 'call 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: Temperature wrong in most of actual wine (7)","output":"### Answer: RETSINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('temperature') plus SIN ('wrong') in REA[l] ('actual') minus its last letter ('most 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: Number watched gripping episode (9)","output":"### Answer: SEVENTEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\nAn envelope ('gripping') of EVENT ('episode') in SEEN ('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: Edges of notice, somewhat loose, curl up (6)","output":"### Answer: NESTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: curl up\nOuter letters ('edges') of '**N**otic**E S**omewha**T L**oos**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: Mock actor's words about struggle with singular lack of courage (12)","output":"### Answer: COWARDLINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of courage\nA charade of COWARD, an envelope ('about') of WAR ('struggle') in COD ('mock') plus LINES ('actor's words'); plus S ('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: Standard criticism after cart overturned (9)","output":"### Answer: YARDSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standard\nA charade of YARD, a reversal ('overturned') of DRAY ('cart') plus STICK ('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: Device controlling engine's power in time, hot and dry in part (8)","output":"### Answer: THROTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Device controlling engine's power\nA charade of T ('time') plus H ('hot') plus ROTTLE, an envelope ('in') of TT (teetotal, 'dry') in ROLE ('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: Work, fashionable one concerning belief (7)","output":"### Answer: OPINION \n ### Explanation: Definition: belief\nA charade of OP ('work') plus IN ('fashionable') plus I ('one') plus ON ('concerning')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conducted tribunal without ending bitterness (7)","output":"### Answer: RANCOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitterness\nA charade of RAN ('conducted') plus COUR[t] ('tribunal') minus its last letter ('without 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: Run into trouble, then appeal? That's clever (6)","output":"### Answer: ADROIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clever\nA charade of ADRO, an envelope ('into') of R ('run') in ADO ('trouble') plus IT ('appeal', as in Clara Bow, the 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: Series about hospital patient with odd parts omitted (5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Series\nA charade of C (*circa*, 'about') plus H ('hospital') plus AIN ('p**A**t**I**e**N**t with odd parts missing'). How about that for a TV show 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: Recollection of news about old soldier (7)","output":"### Answer: TROOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: soldier\nAn envelope ('about') of O ('old') in TROPER, a reversal ('recollection') of REPORT ('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: Something burning, opening blast rents asunder (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GAS LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something burning\nAn envelope ('rents asunder') of SLAM ('blast') in GAP ('opening'). 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: Getting into part, I'm embracing challenge most profoundly \u2014 and so I should! (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FILM ACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: and so I should!\nA double envelope ('getting into' and 'embracing'), of L ('chal**L**enge most profoundly'. Not my favourite construct.) in 'I'm' in FACTOR ('part'), with an extended 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: Asian couple is talked about (4)","output":"### Answer: THAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian\nSounds like ('is talked about') TIE ('couple')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 invested in design of a logo, shape of a tube (11)","output":"### Answer: OESOPHAGEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a tube\nAn envelope ('invested in') of E ('energy') in OSOPHAGEAL, an anagram ('design') of 'a logo 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: Time required to tour Med, say, relax restriction on leaving home (5,6)","output":"### Answer: HOUSE ARREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: restriction on leaving home\nA charade of HOUSEAR, an envelope ('required to tour') of SEA ('Med, say') in HOUR ('time'); plus REST ('relax')'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pudding appearing very enticing initially, put on a stone or two? (4)","output":"### Answer: PAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put on a stone or two\nFirst letters ('initially') of '**P**udding\u00a0**A**ppearing\u00a0**V**ery **E**nticing'`"}
{"instruction":"You 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 arch, crushing above (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPOVERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruin\nAn envelope ('crushing') of OVER ('above') in IMPISH ('arch')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, any fierce criminal (2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: IN-YER-FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aggressive\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'any fierce'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from behind in portrait, some Roman port (5)","output":"### Answer: OSTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman port\nA hidden reversed ('seen from behind') answwer in 'portr**AIT SO**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: French department eroding and ignored, unfortunately (7)","output":"### Answer: GIRONDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French department\nAnagrams ('unfortunately') of 'eroding' and '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: Dog kennels re-home strays, those all welcome (3,4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE MORE THE MERRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: all welcome\nAn envelope ('kennels') of HEMORE, an anagram ('strays') of 're-home', plus THEM ('those') in TERRIER ('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: Red male, little bit lacking in tail (6)","output":"### Answer: TOMATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\nA charade of TOM ('male', particularly of a cat) plus ATO[m] ('little bit') minus its last letter ('lacking in 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: Having bandaged bad cut, sign people operating well? (6)","output":"### Answer: OILMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: people operating well?\nAn envelope ('having bandaged') of IL[l] ('bad') minus its last letter ('cut') in OMEN ('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: Ignored port that's old-fashioned? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PASSED OVER \n ### Explanation: Ignored port that's old-fashioned? (6,4)\nA charade of PASS\u00c9 ('old-fashioned') plus DOVER ('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: Look up, one way or the other (5)","output":"### Answer: REFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look up\nA palindrome ('one way or 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: Bit of fish seen without tail, might a cat have followed him? (9)","output":"### Answer: GILLESPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: might a cat have followed him?\nA charade of GILL ('bit of fish') plus ESPIE[d] ('seen') minus its last letter ('without tail'), for , the 'cat' baing a jazz afficionado."}
{"instruction":"You 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 coating a cake or bar? (4)","output":"### Answer: SOAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake or bar?\nAn envelope ('coating') of 'a' in SOP ('sweetened')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Picnicker, by the sound of it? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ART THIEF \n ### Explanation: Picnicker, by the sound of it? (3,5)\nOne who nicks pics. A pun with no real 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: Phosphorus, maybe a bit (8)","output":"### Answer: PARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit\nA charade of P (chemical symbol, 'phosphorus') plus ARTICLE ('maybe 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: Old sport, through which one might join the action, did you say? (10)","output":"### Answer: BATTLEDORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old sport\nSounds like ('did you say') BATTLE DOOR ('through which one might join the action'). Ouch!"}
{"instruction":"You 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 movement not entirely substandard, guru admits (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRUMMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forward movement\nAn envelope ('admits') of CRUMM[y] ('substandard') minus its last letter ('not entirely') in SAGE ('guru'). Is a scrummage necessarily a forward 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: One leg in the air, donning knickers in public places (8,5)","output":"### Answer: SHOPPINGMALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: public places\nAn envelope ('donning') of HOPPING ('one leg in the air') in SMALLS ('knickers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of property (ours very unreliable) (8)","output":"### Answer: SURVEYOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspector of property\nAn anagram ('inreliable') of 'ours 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: Devil eggs in audition for restaurant? (6)","output":"### Answer: BISTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: restaurant\nSounds like ('in audition') BEAST ROE ('devil 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: Literary group gets stressed reading aloud? (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Literary group\nSounds like ('reading aloud') FRAYS ('gets stressed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 books for runner (5)","output":"### Answer: OVETT \n ### Explanation: Definition: runner\nAn envelope ('in') of VET ('check') in OT (Old Testament, 'books'), 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: Experienced woman taking \u00a3800? (4)","output":"### Answer: GRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experienced woman\n'\u00a3800' is four-fifths of a GRAN[d]. The question mark is definitely merited."}
{"instruction":"You 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 diplomat excels thus (6)","output":"### Answer: INTACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete\nA diplomat should excel IN TACT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A rolling sea, too (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: too\nA charade of 'a' plus SWELL ('rolling 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: My father's son? I don't know (4)","output":"### Answer: PASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't know\nA charade of PA'S ('my father's') plus S ('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: A rhyme for elephant? That's incomprehensible (5-5)","output":"### Answer: MUMBO-JUMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: incomprehensible\nIndeed MUMBO is a rhyme for JUMBO. I was in two minds whether to include 'that's' as part of the definition, but \"that's incomprehensible\" (adjective) is equivalent to '\"that's mumbo-jumbo\" (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 of opera needs quiet first \u2014 it's the law (6)","output":"### Answer: SHARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the law\nA charade of SH ('quiet') plus ARIA ('part of 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: No French can admit another European as emperor (8)","output":"### Answer: NAPOLEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: emperor\nAn envlope ('can admit') of A POLE ('another European') in NON ('no 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: Asking is difficult (9)","output":"### Answer: DEMANDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asking\nDouble 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: Flat rate? (4)","output":"### Answer: RENT \n ### Explanation: Flat rate? (4)\nCryptic 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 with obsessive interest about fish (4)","output":"### Answer: TUNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nA reversal ('about') of A NUT ('one with obsessive 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: Take back on board (9)","output":"### Answer: RECAPTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take back on board\nI suppose that this is a cryptic definition, with the 'board' being a chess board; RE could be 'on', but then CAPTURE is hardly given by 'board'; in a nautical sense, boarding may be an attempt to capture, but it's not there 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: Suits people to curse (8)","output":"### Answer: MENSWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suits\nA charade of MEN ('people') plus SWEAR ('curse'). Slightly sexist in both 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: Fruit in old kitchen area (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nA charade of O ('old') plus RANGE ('kitchen area'; 'area' seems a little misplaced)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 such as this feel OK, surprisingly (3,5,2)","output":"### Answer: THE LIKES OF \n ### Explanation: Definition: People such as\nAn anagram ('surprisingly') of 'this feel 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: First off, makes dirty picture (4)","output":"### Answer: OILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: picture\n[s]OILS ('makes dirty') minus its first letter ('first off'). Did Vulcan really intend to use the singular '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: Dead, by collapsing here in hospital? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: DAY BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: here in hospital?\nAn anagram ('collapsing') of 'dead 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: Purchase bananas, we hear, but not automatically (2,4)","output":"### Answer: BY HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: not automatically\nSounds like ('we hear') BUY HAND ('purchase 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: Scott's hero in Russian garden (7)","output":"### Answer: IVANHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scott's hero\nA charade of IVAN ('Russian') plus HOE ('garden', 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: Stare goofily, seeing stunner (5)","output":"### Answer: TASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stunner\nAn anagram ('goofily') of 'stare'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 arms, for example, for the military (7)","output":"### Answer: COMMAND \n ### Explanation: Order arms, for example, for the military (7)\nCryptic definition. 'order arms' countermands the order \"Present arms\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and sentimental about love, primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: SLOPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Careless\nAn envelope ('about') of L ('**L**ove, primarily') in SOPPY ('sentimental')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 e-bulletin put out (9)","output":"### Answer: EBULLIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very enthusiastic\nAn anagram ('put out') of 'e-bulletin'. Not put out very far."}
{"instruction":"You 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's garment of short, dense hair? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LAB COAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist's garment\nI take it that the wordplay is an allusion to the coat of a labrador."}
{"instruction":"You 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 behind the throne terrible in emergencies (8,5)","output":"### Answer: EMINENCE GRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Power behind the throne\nAn anagram ('terrible') of 'in emergencies'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0a friend of the family? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: AUNT SALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Target\nDouble 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: Suffered possibly painful eruption, by gum! (7)","output":"### Answer: TEETHED \n ### Explanation: Suffered possibly painful eruption, by gum! (7)\nCryptic 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: Haughtily, ladies entering a horse-drawn carriage (7)","output":"### Answer: ALOOFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Haughtily\nAn envelope ('entering') of LOO ('ladies'; I recall the question here of gender coming up not so long ago) in 'a' plus FLY ('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: Regularly drew beer up and feasted (7)","output":"### Answer: REGALED \n ### Explanation: Definition: feasted\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of DE ('regularly\u00a0**D**r**E**w') plus LAGER ('beer'), with an archaic 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: Heavens! The French abuse a speaker (6)","output":"### Answer: HECKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: abuse a speaker\nA charade of HECK ('heavens' as a general interjection, although literally it comes from the opposite direction) plus LE ('the 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: Particular smell in Emilia-Romagna (5)","output":"### Answer: AROMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Particular smell\nA hidden answer in 'Emili**A ROMA**gna'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 over Sweden, then quits (7)","output":"### Answer: RESIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: quits\nAn envelope ('over') of S ('Sweden') in REIGNS ('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: Wanting egg, cook troubles servants (7)","output":"### Answer: BUTLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: servants\nAn anagram ('cook') of 'tr[o]ubles' minus the O ('without 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: House 21 (12 read backwards) (5)","output":"### Answer: VILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: House\nA charade of VI (Roman numeral, SIX \u2013 the answer for 21A) plus LLA, a reversal ('read backwards') of ALL, the answer for 12A."}
{"instruction":"You 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's alter ego leads plot: the ultimate robbery (9)","output":"### Answer: GEOGRAPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subject\nA charade of GEO, an anagram ('alter') of 'ego', plus GRAPH ('plot') plus Y ('the ultimate robber**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: Styles of penmanship from wearing mittens, by the looks of it (10)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDHANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Styles of penmanship\nI suppose that if you are wearing mittens, your hands will look rather 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: National Lottery grips everybody (3)","output":"### Answer: ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: everybody\nA hidden answer in 'nation**AL L**ottery'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 they scientifically test Corbyn's speeches? (12)","output":"### Answer: LABORATORIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where they scientifically test\nLAB[our] ORATORIES (\"Corbyn's speeches')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 more country sport, helping to protect champion boxers (12)","output":"### Answer: RURALISATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: It makes more country\nAn envelope ('to protect') of ALIS ('champion boxers', if there could be more than one) in RU ('sport') plus RATION ('helping')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 of Greek characters retired (3)","output":"### Answer: SIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: A number\nA reversal ('retired') of XIS ('Greek 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: One in church works outside creating religious music (10)","output":"### Answer: PLAINCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious music\nAn envelope ('outside') of A ('one') plus 'in' plus CH ('church') in PLANT ('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: Vice-captain won't worry about Wood not starting (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER TWO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vice-captain\nAn envelope (about') of [l]UMBER ('wood') minus its first letter ('not starting') in NTWO, an anagram ('worry') of 'won'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: Noble misses kick-off for Dundee United game (5)","output":"### Answer: CHESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n[du]CHESS ('noble') minus ('misses') D ('kick-off for\u00a0**D**undee) and U ('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: Told to raise the spirits, in a way (7)","output":"### Answer: RELATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Told\nAn envelope ('in') of ELATE ('raise the spirits') in RD ('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: Actor gets fine regarding fake name (7)","output":"### Answer: FREEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actor\nA charade of F ('fine') plus RE ('regarding') plus EMAN, an anagram ('fake') of 'name', for various candidates, probably the most famous being Martin and Morgan Freeman."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dogs on Mars? (6)","output":"### Answer: ROVERS \n ### Explanation: First dogs on Mars? (6)\nCryptic 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: Liquidise drink and pour over naked belly (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SELL UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liquidise\nAn envelope ('pour over') of ELL ('naked b**ELL**y') in SUP ('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: Safety barriers on track? (10)","output":"### Answer: GUARDRAILS \n ### Explanation: Safety barriers on track? (10)\nI suppose this counts as an envelope ('on') of RAIL ('track') in GUARDS ('safety barriers'). Not as satisfying an &lit as 16D."}
{"instruction":"You 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 upset to receive government letter (5)","output":"### Answer: SIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\nAn envelope ('to receive') of G ('government') in SIMA, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of AMIS (Kingsley or son Martin, '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: Show fat cats dancing (9)","output":"### Answer: BROADCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\nA charade of BROAD ('fat') plus CAST, an anagram ('dancing') of '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: Conservative's pointless lie (4)","output":"### Answer: TORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conservative'\n[s]TORY ('lie') without the S ('pointless', 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: Pies and mash prepared by weight (8)","output":"### Answer: EMPHASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: weight\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'pies' plus 'mash'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, sharp back pain, when getting onto girl's telescope (8)","output":"### Answer: SPYGLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: telescope\nA charade of S ('initially\u00a0**S**harp') plus PYG, a reversal ('back') of GYP ('pain') plus LASS ('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: Vehicle from space ascending over time takes an age (10)","output":"### Answer: MOTORCYCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle\nA charade of MOTOR, an envelope ('over') of T ('time') in MOOR, a reversal ('ascending' in a down light) of ROOM ('space'); plus CYCLE ('an 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: Old plot to capture only Troy was made out of date by Americans (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSOLETED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made out of date by Americans\nAn envelope ('to capture') of SOLE ('only') plus T ('Troy', abbreviation for the system of weights) in O ('old') plus BED ('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: Heading for rehabilitation, is one held within Pollsmoor's walls? (8)","output":"### Answer: PRISONER \n ### Explanation: Heading for rehabilitation, is one held within Pollsmoor's walls? (8)\nAn envelope ('held within') of R ('heading for\u00a0**R**ehabilitation') plus 'is one' in PR ('**P**ollsmoo**R**'s walls'), with an &lit definition. Pollsmoor is a South African 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: Expert on IMAX flick left near the end (8)","output":"### Answer: PROXIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: near the end\nA charade of PRO ('expert') plus XIMA, an anagram ('flick') of 'IMAX' plus 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: Are two males protecting women's quarters? (6)","output":"### Answer: HAREEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: women's quarters\nAn envelope ('protecting') of 'are' in HE plus M ('two males'), for an alternative spelling of harem."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infusion served up by shaman, as it pours (6)","output":"### Answer: PTISAN \n ### Explanation: Infusion served up by shaman, as it pours (6)\nA hidden reversed ('served up' in a down light) in 'shama**N AS IT P**ours'). Another alternative spelling, of tisane."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mishap, provided no fellow is caught (2-3)","output":"### Answer: IN-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snooker mishap\nAn envelope ('is caught') of 'no' plus F ('fellow') in IF ('provided')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Telecom firm acquires another's plant (4)","output":"### Answer: BEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nAn envelope ('acquires') of EE (, 'another' Telecom firm) in BT (, 'Telecom firm') \u2013 and EE was indeed acquired by BT."}
{"instruction":"You 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 room, turning away leader of criminals (2,3)","output":"### Answer: MR BIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader of criminals\nA reversal ('turning away') of GIB (Gibraltar, 'Rock') plus RM ('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: Together in firm, the lower classes fawned around one (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREPIT \n ### Explanation: Together in firm, the lower classes fawned around one (8)\nAn envelope ('around') of I ('one') in DE ('the lower classes') plus CREPT ('fawned'), with a not-quite definition INFIRM ('together in 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: One may help police drag men off, keeping peace at first between two women (6,8)","output":"### Answer: GERMAN SHEPHERD \n ### Explanation: Definition: One may help police\nA double envelope ('keeping' and 'between') of P ('**P**eace at first') in SHE HER ('two women') in GERMAND, an anagram ('off') of 'drag 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: Flirts with right-winger, getting one animated (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TOY STORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: one animated\nA charade of TOYS ('flirts') plus TORY ('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: Racists bearing cross round as warning (6)","output":"### Answer: KLAXON \n ### Explanation: Definition: warning\nAn envelope ('bearing') of X ('cross') plus O ('round') in KLAN (KKK, 'racists')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Piaf had indoors at intervals \u2014 waders (2,7)","output":"### Answer: NO REGRETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Piaf had\nA charade of NOR, ('i**N**d**O**o**R**s at intervals') plus EGRETS ('waders'), with reference to one of \u00c9dith Piaf's best known songs \"Non, je ne regrette rien\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 part of sheet (the bottom) and stick back (5)","output":"### Answer: ENACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take part\nA reversal ('back') of T ('shee**T** (the bottom)') plus CANE ('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: Tucking into acorns? At first you are allowed to (5)","output":"### Answer: MAYST \n ### Explanation: Definition: are allowed to\nAn envelope ('tucking into') of Y ('at first\u00a0**Y**ou') in MAST ('acorns')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's go on board (9)","output":"### Answer: TURNTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record holder\nA charade of TURN ('go') plus TABLE ('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: Two or three prepositions, altogether (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: altogether\nINTO TO ('two prepositions') or IN TO TO ('three' of 'em)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 feelings leading to hard argument \u2014 over its expansion? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEATHROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: over its expansion\nA charade of HEAT ('strong feelings') plus H ('hard') plus ROW ('argument'), with an extended definition referring to plans to increase the capacity of London's main 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: Dangerous creature in trap? Rubbish \u2014 fright that is for nothing (3,4,7)","output":"### Answer: PIT BULL TERRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous creature\nA charade of PIT ('trap') plus BULL ('rubbish') plus TERR[o]R ('fright') with the O replaced by IE ('that is 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: I say Anna is a cow (8)","output":"### Answer: HEREFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cow\nA charade of HERE ('I say' as an interjection) plus FORD ('')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gardeners stand nervously around spades? Not very (5)","output":"### Answer: HOERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gardeners\nA charade of HO[v]ER ('stand nervously around') minus the V ('not very') plus S ('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: Timid hangman trembles, needing utmost strength (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: MIGHT AND MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: utmost strength\nAn anagram ('trembles') of 'timid hangman'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forces sports fans abroad (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BARMY ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sports fans abroad\nA charade of B ('bishop') plus ARMY ARMY ('forces' \u2013 two 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: Hard work is great in service? On the contrary (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard work\nAn envelope ('in \u2026 on the contrary') of RAF (Royal Air Force, 'service') in GT (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: \"Democrat in, Tories out!\" \u2014 that is to confuse (9)","output":"### Answer: DISORIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: confuse\nAn anagram ('out') of D ('Democrat') plus 'in Tories'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cut, shape and grind (4)","output":"### Answer: CHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: grind\nA charade of C ('start to\u00a0**C**ut') plus HEW ('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: Old king's service perhaps about to save the pound (9)","output":"### Answer: ETHELBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old king\nAn envelope ('to save') of 'the' plus LB ('pound') in EERT, a reversal ('about') of TREE (' perhaps'), for any of several Saxon 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: I fight to seize Republican ground (5)","output":"### Answer: IBROX \n ### Explanation: Definition: ground\nAn envelope ('to seize') of R ('Republican') in I BOX ('I fight'), for Ibrox Stadium (the official name, though still known as Ibrox Park), the Glasgow home of the Rangers 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: To be clear, on planets not our own there is no opening for life (2,5,5)","output":"### Answer: IN OTHER WORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: To be clear\nIN OTHER WOR[l]DS ('on planets not out own') minus the L ('there is no opening for\u00a0**L**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: Being possible to reach, successfully phone restaurant (3-2-4)","output":"### Answer: GET-AT-ABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being possible to reach\nGET A 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: Hear master had a seizure, having overindulged (9)","output":"### Answer: SURFEITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having overindulged\nSounds like ('hear') SIR FITTED ('master had a seizure')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Purple with fresh air and bungee jumping (9)","output":"### Answer: AUBERGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Purple\nAn anagram ('fresh' and 'jumping') of 'air' plus 'bungee'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's beginning on grass in a moment (5)","output":"### Answer: TRICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a moment \nA charade of T ('**T**ennis's beginning') plus RICE ('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: Murdered, throat cut \u2014 get the law! (5)","output":"### Answer: TORAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: the law\nAn anagram ('murdered') of 'throa[t]' 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: Inspiration taken from heraldic lion (4)","output":"### Answer: CLIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspiration\nA hidden answer ('taken from') in 'heraldi**C LIO**n', fot the muse 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: Snake by water's margins covered with dark seaweed (12)","output":"### Answer: BLADDERWRACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: seaweed\nAn envelope ('covered with') of ADDER ('snake') plus WR ('**W**ate**R**'s margins') in BLACK ('dark'). \n *Fucus vesiculosus*, bladderwrack"}
{"instruction":"You 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 answer, then pull back (5)","output":"### Answer: AWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give\nA charade of A ('answer') plus WARD, a reversal ('back') of DRAW ('pull')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alertness from soldier joining unruly clan in struggle (9)","output":"### Answer: VIGILANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alertness\nAn envelope ('in') of GI ('soldier') plus LANC, an anagram ('unruly') of 'clan' in VIE ('struggle')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 calm declaration initially during sitting (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made calm\nAn envelope ('during') of D ('**D**eclaration initially') in SEATED ('sitting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 duck around river, towards the side (7)","output":"### Answer: LATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: towards the side\nAn envelope ('around') of R ('river') in LA ('note' of the sol-fa) plus TEAL ('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: Agreement about fashion in urban area (10)","output":"### Answer: CONFORMITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreement\nAn envelope ('in') of ON ('about') plus FORM ('fashion', verb in the sense of make) in CITY ('urban 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: Worry constantly occupying outlaw anguished in retreat (4)","output":"### Answer: GNAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worry constantly\nA hidden ('occupying') reversed ('in retreat') answer in 'outla**W ANG**uished'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, given instruction in hearing (4)","output":"### Answer: TAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tense\nA homophone ('in hearing') of TAUGHT ('given instruction')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about church with love, and former time as pupil (10)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLDAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: time as pupil\nAn envelope ('about') of CH ('church') plus O ('love') plus OLD ('former') in SAYS ('speaks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on with revolutionary bet (7)","output":"### Answer: WAGERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: bet\nA charade of WAGE ('carry on') plus RED ('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: Support, led by bishop with hesitation, becoming more uneven (7)","output":"### Answer: BUMPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more uneven\nA charade of B ('bishop', chess notation) plus UM ('hesitation') plus PIER ('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: Skilled workers around farm sent all over the place (9)","output":"### Answer: CRAFTSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skilled workers\nA charade of C ('around') plus RAFTSMEN, an anagram ('all over the place') of 'farm sent'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pub, unknown quantity for buffoon (5)","output":"### Answer: NINNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: buffoon\nA**\u00a0**charade of N ('new') plus INN ('pub') plus Y (mathematical '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: Obtain competent conclusion from pro enthralled by obscure plant extract (9,3)","output":"### Answer: VEGETABLE OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant extract\nAn envelope ('enthralled by') of GET ('obtain') plus ABLE ('competent') plus O ('conclusion from pr**O**') in VEIL ('obscure', 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: Novel began a trend, holding food up as symbol of Berlin (11,4)","output":"### Answer: BRANDENBURG GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: symbol of Berlin\nAn envelope ('holding') of BURG, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of GRUB ('food') in BRANDENGATE, an anagram ('novel') of 'began a trend'.\n \n The Brandenburg Gate at twilight"}
{"instruction":"You 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 commercial issue, not first (8)","output":"### Answer: ADDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\nA charade of AD ('commercial') plus [e]DITION ('issue') minus its first letter ('npt 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: Psalmist showing depth, devoted (5)","output":"### Answer: DAVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Psalmist\nA charade of D ('depth') plus AVID ('devoted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, in anger, dry old opera (9)","output":"### Answer: RIGOLETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: opera\nAn envelope ('in') of GO ('leave') in RILE ('anger') plus TT ('dry', abstaining from alcohol) plus O ('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: Run over story, coming up with electronic link (6)","output":"### Answer: RELATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: link\nA charade of R ('run') plus ELAT, a reversal ('coming up' in a down light) of TALE ('story') plus E ('electronic')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antagonistic business of country holding leading position (15)","output":"### Answer: CONFRONTATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antagonistic\nAn envelope ('holding') of FRONT ('leading position') in CO (company, 'business') plus NATIONAL ('of 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: Strike northward, dry for long distance (6)","output":"### Answer: PARSEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: long distance\nA charade of PAR, a reversal ('northward' in a down light) of RAP ('strike') plus SEC ('dry', of wines)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elf distracted sad man (6)","output":"### Answer: FELLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\nA charade of FEL, an anagram ('distracted') of 'elf'; plus LOW ('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: Parrot mostly perched on barrier, one above a tree (9)","output":"### Answer: MACADAMIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\nA charade of MACA[w] ('parrot') minus its last letter ('mostly') plus DAM ('barrier') plus I ('one') plus 'a'. Nuts 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: Sweetheart and sergeant possibly dance (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAMENCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\nA charade of FLAME ('sweetheart') plus NCO (non-commissioned officer, 'sergeant 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: Change course, taking in hot western belt (6)","output":"### Answer: THWACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: belt\nAn envelope ('taking in') of H ('hot') plus W ('western') in TACK ('change 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: Scatters branches bearing flowers (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scatters\nDouble 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: Legal document with explosive twist (6)","output":"### Answer: WRITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: twist\nA charade of WRIT ('legal document') plus HE (high '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: Exclude a line lacking originality (5)","output":"### Answer: BANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking originality\nA charade of BAN ('exclude') plus 'a' plus L ('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: Flying machine, originally staggering speeds with it (9)","output":"### Answer: SPACESHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flying machine\nA charade of S ('originally\u00a0**S**taggering') plus PACES ('speeds') plus HIP ('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: Deliberate, inserting point into flesh (5)","output":"### Answer: MEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliberate\nAn envelope ('inserting \u2026 into') of N ('point' of compass) in MEAT ('flesh')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-Rainbow Nation province in six-colour rainbow condition? (6,4,5)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE FREE STATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pre-Rainbow Nation province\nRichard of York gained battles in vain: orange is one of the seven colours in the traditional rainbow. The Orange Free State was originally an independent republic; after the Boer Wars, it became a British colony, then was incorporated as a province of the Union of South Africa, which, post-apartheid, is sometimes known as the Rainbow Nation (a term coined by Archbishop Tutu)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actress was less inclined to sketch Robin and Maurice Gibb, but ___ ? (4,9)","output":"### Answer: DREW BARRYMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actress\nBarry Gibb was the third brother in the Bee Gees."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Socrates most common (8)","output":"### Answer: COARSEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most common\nAn anagram ('questioning'?) of 'Socrates'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sailing finally within peaceful heart of nation (9)","output":"### Answer: SERENGETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\nA charade of SERENGE, an envelope ('within') of G ('sailin**G** finally') in SERENE ('peaceful'); plus TI ('heart of na**TI**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: Blast, zero energy (5)","output":"### Answer: GUSTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: energy\nA charade of GUST ('blast') plus O ('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: One on the fiddle \u2014 that's shady (5)","output":"### Answer: BOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One on the fiddle\nDouble 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: Growth of a man without love has to be uncomfortable? (9)","output":"### Answer: MOUSTACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Growth of a man\nAn envelope ('without') of O ('love') in MUST ACHE ('has to be uncomfortable')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Needle slowing jabs up in arms (8)","output":"### Answer: IRRITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Needle\nAn envelope ('jabs') of RIT (*ritardando*, musical direction, 'slowing'; RIT can also be an abbreviation for *ritenuto*) in IRATE ('up in arms')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, whacking balls from behind (4)","output":"### Answer: FLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beat\nA reversal ('from behind') of GOLF ('whacking 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: Dealer stereotypically having dubiously made assurances to take in new driver? (4-3,8)","output":"### Answer: USED-CAR SALESMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dealer stereotypically\nAn envelope (to take in') of L ('new driver') in USEDCARSAESMAN, an anagram ('dubiously') of 'made assurances', with an extended 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: Perfect\u00a0wreck (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect\nDouble 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: Nag disposed of, about a hundred (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nag\nAn envelope ('about') of C (Roman numeral, 'a hundred') in SOLD ('disposed 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: Over peak in retrospect, a partner on top of you lay (7)","output":"### Answer: AMATEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: lay\nA charade of 'a' plus MATE ('partner') plus U ('you') plus R ('peak in\u00a0**R**etrospect'). 'Over' and 'on top of' indicate the order of the 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: Thus a little progress on the climb (4)","output":"### Answer: ERGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thus\nA hidden ('a little') reversed ('on the climb') answer in 'pr**OGRE**ss'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hard toward the stern (4)","output":"### Answer: HAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle\nA charade of H ('hard') plus AFT ('towards the stern')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-valued holding company advanced at an early stage (10)","output":"### Answer: PRECOCIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: advanced at an early stage\nAn envelope ('holding') of CO ('company') in PRECIOUS ('highly-valued')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 guy, mister, sullen principally? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MISERY GUTS \n ### Explanation: Sad guy, mister, sullen principally? (6,4)\nAn anafram('sad') of 'guy mister' plus S ('**S**ullen principally'), with an extended 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: A white rattlesnake is suddenly alert (7)","output":"### Answer: AWAKENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: is suddenly alert\nA charade of 'a' plus W ('white') plus AKENS, an anagram ('rattle-') of '-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: Time passed there with English card game (6-3)","output":"### Answer: TWENTY-ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: card game\nA charade of T ('time') plus WENT ('passed') plus YON ('there') plus E ('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: Failing in crucial test initially, lacking judgement (10)","output":"### Answer: UNCRITICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking judgement\nAn anagram ('failing') of 'in crucial' plus T ('**T**est 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: Scuttling 1cm, rather black crustacean (6,4)","output":"### Answer: HERMIT CRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: crustacean\nAn anagram ('scuttling') of I ('1'; the flip side of yesterday's AI, which I think acceptable as a Roman numeral \u2013 a clock face might carry either) plus 'cm rather' plus B ('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: Handle something on the barbecue, very much on top (9)","output":"### Answer: SOBRIQUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle\nA charade of SO ('very much') plus BRIQUET ('something on the barbeque')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about subdivision, most cordial (7)","output":"### Answer: WARMEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most cordial\nAn envelope ('about') of ARM ('subdivision') in WEST ('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: Smoker in male with a long neck, old, old solver (7)","output":"### Answer: COLUMBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: old solver\nAcharade of COLUMB, an envelope ('in') of LUM (chimney, 'smoker') in COB (male swan. 'male with a long neck'); plus O ('old'), for the detective, played by Peter Falk, in the long-running American 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: Piece for example erected, filthy stuff (5)","output":"### Answer: GUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: filthy stuff \nA charade of GUN ('piece') plus GE, a reversal ('erected' in a down light) of EG ('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: Fish pie and raspberry ripple starters (4)","output":"### Answer: PARR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nFirst letters ('starters') of '**P**ie **A**nd **R**aspberry **R**ipple'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, Torquay United promoted, sparkling in the morning? (4)","output":"### Answer: DEWY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sparkling in the morning?\nA reversal ('promoted' in a down light) of Y ('finally, Torqua**Y**') plus WED ('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: Spooner's busy wide bay is part of Spanish culture (9)","output":"### Answer: BULLFIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Spanish culture\nA Spoonerism of FULL ('busy') BIGHT ('wide 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: 17 flap to purchase, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: TABBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nA charade of TAB ('flap') plus BY, which is intended to sound like ('we hear'; oh no, we don't) BUY ('purchase'). Puck's point is that the word BY \u2013 by itself \u2013 does sound like BUY."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prepared to find one immersed in a French textbook (9)","output":"### Answer: UNREADIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Less prepared\nAn envelope ('immersed in') of I ('one') in UN ('a French') plus READER ('textbook')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 17 in light snowfall, when left out (5)","output":"### Answer: FURRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a 17\nA subtraction: F[l]URRY ('light snowfall') minus the L ('when left 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: 16 down's jumper, reportedly extremely cute (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16 down\nA charade of FLEE, sounding like ('reportedly') FLEA ('jumper') plus CE ('extremely\u00a0**C**ut**E**'). The definition is 16D CON in the sense of deception."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is back at his job, that's clear (8)","output":"### Answer: APPARENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clear\nA charade of AP, a reversal ('is back') of PA ('dad') plus PARENT ('his job' i.e dad'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: Chris Hoy? On vacation, he's not really famous (7)","output":"### Answer: CYCLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chris Hoy\nA charade of CY ('**C**hris Ho**Y** on vacation') plus C LIST ('he's not really famous' \u2013 A-listers would be 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: On The Beach, showing in a London street (7)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: On The Beach\nA charade of 'a' plus STRAND ('London street'), with 'showing in' as connective tissue. The Nevil Shute novel, or the film from it, lie just in 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: Tight Scot, seen heading off without a wallet (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTECASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wallet\nAn envelope ('without') of 'a' in NOTECSE, an anagram ('tight') of '[S]cot seen' minus the first 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: 16 down by tearaway (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RIP OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16 down\nA charade of RIP ('tear') plus OFF ('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: Former Man U player keeping a big 17, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: BEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: big 17, perhaps\nAn envelope ('keeping') of 'a' in BEST (George, 'former Man U 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: One getting into awful scrape in competition between US and USSR (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPACE RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: competition between US and USSR\nAn envelope ('getting into') of ACE ('one') in SPRACE, an anagram ('awful') of 'scrape'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, male, tough guy regularly left out (5)","output":"### Answer: MOGGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nA charade of M ('male') plus OGGY ('t**O**u**G**h\u00a0**G**u**Y** regularly left out'), fot the generally affectionate name for 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: Restaurateur on TV, judging pie Luther baked (4,5)","output":"### Answer: PRUE LEITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restaurateur on TV, judging\nAn anagram ('baked') of 'pie Luther'. Fortunately an easy anagram, as I had not come across the lady, who, among other acheivements, has been a judge for\u00a0*The Great British Bake-off* (at least I know 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: Sport new to the Spanish smoker? (6)","output":"### Answer: FUNNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoker\nA charade of FUN ('sport') plus N ('new') plus EL ('the Spanish'). Think 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: Bloomer down phone (8)","output":"### Answer: BLUEBELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloomer\nA charade of BLUE ('down') plus BELL ('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: 16 down's daughters must be kept in line (6)","output":"### Answer: FIDDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16 down\nAn envelope ('must be kept in') of DD ('daughters' \u2013 this time the double D) in FILE ('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: 17 that's a 16 down artist, say (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEETAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nSounds like ('say') CHEATER ('16 down [CON] 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: 17 from first half of paper? Yes for the Berliner, primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: JAGUAR \n ### Explanation: 17 from first half of paper? Yes for the Berliner, primarily (6)\nA charade of JA ('yes for the Berliner') plus GUAR[dian] ('first half of the paper'), with 'primarily' indicating the order of the 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: My boss during October only (6)","output":"### Answer: OBERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: My boss\nA hidden answer ('during') in 'Oct**OBER ON**ly'. The definition refers to Puck in\u00a0*A Midsummer Night's 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: Work featuring duck and Manx 17 (4)","output":"### Answer: OPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work\nA charade of O ('duck', score in cricket) plus PUS[s] ('17' CAT) minus its tail ('Manx')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, female, has male chained up? (12)","output":"### Answer: CONCATENATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: chained up?\nA charade of CON (Conservative, 'party') plus CAT ('animal') plus ENA ('female' name) plus TED ('male' likewise)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 down's small flower (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16 down'\nA charade of S ('small') plus CAM ('flower' flowing through 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: Journalist writing about beer (8)","output":"### Answer: REPORTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Journalist\nA charade of RE ('about') plus PORTER ('beer' \u2013 perhaps a little loose description of the malt 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: Old man entertained by frisky older 17 (7)","output":"### Answer: LEOPARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nAn envelope ('entertained by') of PA ('old man') in LEORD, an anagram ('frisky') of '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: 17 in another clue too, but not for anyone to see (6)","output":"### Answer: OCELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nAn anagram ('another') of 'cl[u]e too' minus the U ('not for anyone 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: Flag\u00a0officer, Geordie, given lift by Leo? (6)","output":"### Answer: ENSIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flag\nA charade of EN, a reversal ('given lift' in a down light) of NE ('Geordie', pertaining to the North East of England) plus SIGN (of the zodiac, 'Leo', with the indication by example flagged by the question mark), with two definitions, or maybe 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: Dinner 50% off? It's a 16 down (6)","output":"### Answer: RACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16 down\nThe first half ('50% off') of 'dinner' is 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: Bits of info about English sides (6)","output":"### Answer: FACETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sides\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('English') in FACTS ('bits of 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: Join forces (6)","output":"### Answer: ENLIST \n ### Explanation: Join forces (6)\nCryptic 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: Ungracious, leaving to applause (7)","output":"### Answer: OFFHAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ungracious\nA charade of OFF ('leaving') plus HAND ('applause')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 soldier dropped next to horse (9)","output":"### Answer: PARAMOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vital\nA charade of PARA (trooper, 'soldier') plus MOUNT ('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: Biscuit\u00a0produced in a mass (5)","output":"### Answer: WAFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biscuit\nDouble definition, the second referring to the 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: Rascal has power to end fraud (5)","output":"### Answer: SCAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rascal\nA charade of SCAM ('fraud') plus P ('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: Make several calls for jewellery \u2014 its shape? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RING ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make several calls\nA charade of RING ('jewellery') plus ROUND ('Its shape' \u2013 i.e. the ring'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: Who might bark up this tree, do we hear? (7)","output":"### Answer: DOGWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: this tree\nSounds like ('do we hear') DOG WOULD (the answer to 'who might bark?').\n \n A branch of a dogwood tree in 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: Got less quiet, leading to row (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got less\nA charade of SH ('quiet'!) plus RANK ('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: They are heard in the garden, or seen on the phone (6)","output":"### Answer: TWEETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They are heard in the garden\nDouble definition, the second referring to the Twitter app on a smartphone."}
{"instruction":"You 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 schoolmaster odd to find aboard ship (7)","output":"### Answer: SQUEERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cruel schoolmaster\nAn envelope ('to find aboard') of QUEER ('odd') in SS (steam 'ship'). The definition refers to Wackford SQUEERS, the schoolmaster of Dotheboys Hall in *Nicholas Nickelby*, by\u00a0DIckens."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in, where fire is lit? Not hard (9)","output":"### Answer: INTEGRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mix in\nIN T[h]E GRATE ('where fire is lit?') minus the H ('not 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: Put off having criminal freed (5)","output":"### Answer: DEFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put off\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'freed'."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0fast food? (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mock\nDouble 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: Zero reading from this dial (5,4)","output":"### Answer: POKER FACE \n ### Explanation: Zero reading from this dial (5,4)\nCryptic 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: Afterwards, almost everyone sort of thinking (7)","output":"### Answer: LATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of thinking\nA charade of LATER ('afterwards') plus AL[l] ('everyone') 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: Confident\u00a0gesture from conductor (6)","output":"### Answer: UPBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confident\nDouble 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: Wife once modelled naked (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: naked\nA charade of EX ('wife once') plus POSED ('modelled'). 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: Very young peacock (5)","output":"### Answer: LARVA \n ### Explanation: Very young peacock (5)\nCryptic definition.\n \n *Aglais io*, the peacock 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: This flags up important messages (9)","output":"### Answer: SEMAPHORE \n ### Explanation: This flags up important messages (9)\nCryptic 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: Trips that reveal our preferences? (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trips\nDouble definition, the second being an allusion to e.g. the disclosure of someone else's sexuality."}
{"instruction":"You 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 so many following sheep, right? (5)","output":"### Answer: FEWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not so many\nA charade of F ('following') plus EWE ('sheep') plus R ('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: Being well off, a criminal suppresses illness (9)","output":"### Answer: AFFLUENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being well off\nAn envelope ('suppresses') of FLU ('illness') in 'a' plus FENCE ('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: Scorn some madder idea (6)","output":"### Answer: DERIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scorn\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'mad**DER IDE**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 cleared, but rotting (6)","output":"### Answer: PUTRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: rotting\nA charade of PUT ('place') plus RID ('cleared')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 deprived of two \u2014 I ought to struggle (2,7)","output":"### Answer: GO WITHOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be deprived of\nAn anagram ('to struggle') of 'two I ought'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circumnavigation? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ROUND TRIP \n ### Explanation: Circumnavigation? (5,4)\nCryptic 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 opening in the theatre (7)","output":"### Answer: SCALPEL \n ### Explanation: One opening in the theatre (7)\nCryptic 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: Arab chief's tremor when speaking (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEIKH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab chief\nSounds like ('when speaking') SHAKE ('tremor')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creeper makes weird present (7)","output":"### Answer: SERPENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creeper\nAn anagram ('makes weird') of '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: In Leeds I replaced fuel (6)","output":"### Answer: DIESEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuel\nAn anagram ('replaced') of 'Leeds I'. 'In' is there just 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: Have great success as explorer? (2,3)","output":"### Answer: GO FAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have great success\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 snow beginning to freeze body of water (5)","output":"### Answer: FLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A little snow\nA charade of F ('beginning to\u00a0**F**reeze') plus LAKE ('body 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: Dramatist's second work \u2014 this classical reading son ignored (9)","output":"### Answer: SOPHOCLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dramatist\nA charade of S ('second') plus OP ('work') plus HOC ('this classical' \u2013 Latin neuter nominative for this) plus LES[son] ('reading') minus the SON ('son ignored' \u2013 for once, son is not abbreviated)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gear initially, entering seaside resort (5)","output":"### Answer: BUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shift \nAN envelope ('entering') of G ('**G**ear initially') in BUDE ('seaside resort' 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: Recalculate so as to change part of business contract (9,6)","output":"### Answer: ESCALATOR CLAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of business contract\nAn anagram ('to change') of 'recalculate so as', with an extended 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: Man of Enterprise in Scottish place of worship (4)","output":"### Answer: KIRK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man of Enterprise\nDouble definition, the first referring to Starship Enterprise (the Don was good enough to give us a capital E) of\u00a0*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: In Paris I may meet Sam who sells valuable items? (8)","output":"### Answer: JEWELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: who sells valuable items?\nA charade of JE ('in Paris I') plus WELLER ('Sam', character in\u00a0*The Pickwick Papers* by Charled 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: Raft we all abandoned \u2014 unnavigable part of river? (9)","output":"### Answer: WATERFALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unnavigable part of river?\nAn angram ('abandoned') of 'raft 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: Party food \u2014 for Americans (5)","output":"### Answer: DONUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party food \u2014 for Americans\nA charade of DO ('party') plus NUT ('food'). Again, the Don is kind enough to indicate the American 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: Raucous sound of bird (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raucous\nSounds like ('sound of') RUFF ('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: Something unsightly hiding pretty trees (9)","output":"### Answer: MESQUITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: trees\nAn envelope ('hiding') of QUITE ('pretty' as in \"I'm pretty tired today\") in MESS ('something unsightly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 composer, while avoiding extremes, has place for rock (8)","output":"### Answer: ANDESITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rock\n[h]ANDE[l] ('classical composer' \u2013 classical loosely, Baroque more specifically) minus the outer letters ('while avoiding extremes') plus SITE ('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: Back religious believer almost to the end (4)","output":"### Answer: HIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back\nHIND[u] ('religious believer') minus the last letter('almost 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: Italian footballer and friend entertaining Tranmere team in a contentious manner (15)","output":"### Answer: CONTROVERSIALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a contentious manner\nAn envelope ('entertaining') of ROVERS ('') in Conti ('Italian footballer' \u2013 there seem to be a whole bunch of peopel to fit that description) plus ALLY ('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: Ropy stuff in clues is allowed, putting a lot off (5)","output":"### Answer: SISAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ropy stuff\nA hidden answer ('in \u2026 putting a lot off') in 'clue**S IS AL**lowed'. How about that for 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: The fellow designated to engage one showed indecision (9)","output":"### Answer: HESITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: showed indecision\nAn envelope ('to engage') of I ('one') in HE STATED ('the fellow designated')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 son having kiss and cuddle (5)","output":"### Answer: SNECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nA charade of S ('son') plus NECK ('kiss and cuddle')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hoarder of Sinatra, F and chums, so to speak? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PACK RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: American hoarder\nFrank Sinatra and chums formed the RAT PACK, so that 'Sinatra F' suggests the reversal of the particles, for various related American rodents which are known for their acquisitive 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: Airport in a bad way \u2014 work abandoned after upset (4)","output":"### Answer: ORLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Airport\nA subtraction: [po]ORLY ('in a bad way') minus the PO ('work abandoned after upset' \u2013 i.e. OP reversed), for the Paris 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: Naval officer and author having destiny on island (4)","output":"### Answer: LOTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naval officer and author\nA charade of LOT ('destiny') plus I ('island'). Fortunately a simple wordplay for the defined French naval officer and author Louis Marie-Julien Viaud, who wrote under the pseudonym . I hadn't heard of him either (with apologies to those who have read 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: Avant garde type from south-east county, mostly associated with top people (10)","output":"### Answer: SURREALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avant garde type\nA charade of SURRE[y] ('south-east county') minus its last letter ('mostly') plus A-LIST ('top people'), for the avant garde of a while 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: Audible encouragement to William in communication of love? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BILLET DOUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: communication of love\nSounds like ('audible') BILLY, DO ('encouragement to William'). The pronunciation is closer to that I associate with the military, for whom the 'communication of love', the original meaning of the phrase, is 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: Mound of food's ending with drink? Nothing turned up (7)","output":"### Answer: DRUMLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mound\nA charade of D ('foo**D**'s ending') plus RUM ('drink') plus LIN, a reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of NIL ('nothing'), for a glacial 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: Curses river's decrepit transport (9)","output":"### Answer: EXECRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curses \nA charade of EXE ('river') plus CRATES ('decrepid 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: Like some music that gives backing to R Charles, possibly (10)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some music\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'to R Charles'. I suppose 'that gives backing' could be included in the definition, at a pinch."}
{"instruction":"You 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 zone, one sealed off very briefly (gosh!) after pub room ceremony (3,7)","output":"### Answer: BAR MITZVAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: ceremony\nA charade of BAR ('pub room') plus MIT ('university') plus 'z[one]' minus the ONE ('one selaed off') plus V ('very') plus AH! ('gosh!')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forefathers try out in hostile moves (3,6)","output":"### Answer: WAR DANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: hostile moves\nA charade of WARD ('charge') plus ANCES[try] ('forefathers') minus the TRY ('try 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: Nymphs, any number in bras and panties? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNDINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nymphs\nAn envelope ('in') of N ('any number') in UNDIES ('bras and panties'). Down, 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: One of a number of children sequentially evident in Alcott tale (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIPLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of a number of children\nA sort of hidden answer \u2013 'Alco**TT T**ale' contains a TRIPLE 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: Female in woods is crazy, showing no feelings for male (5)","output":"### Answer: DRYAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female in woods\nMAD ('crazy') with the M replaced by DRY ('showing no feeling 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: Navy limited by unserviceable vessels (4)","output":"### Answer: URNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessels\nAn envelope ('limited by') of RN (Royal 'Navy') in U\/S ('unserviceable')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 inadequate, first to last (4)","output":"### Answer: HINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suggestion\nTHIN ('inadequate'), with the '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: Conservative in frivolous manoeuvre (6)","output":"### Answer: JOCKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: manoeuvre\nAn envelope ('in') of C ('Conservative') in JOKEY ('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: Revolutionary objections, given life, becoming persistent (8)","output":"### Answer: STUBBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: persistent\nA charade of STUB, a reversal ('revolutionary') of BUTS ('objections') plus BORN ('given 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: Great cricketer getting on a bit, wildly theatrical player (3,6)","output":"### Answer: IAN BOTHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great cricketer\nA charade of IANBOT, an anagram ('wildly') of 'on a bit' plus HAM ('theatrical 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: Note odd parts of creeds intertwined (5)","output":"### Answer: LACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: intertwined\nA charade of LA ('note' of the sol-fa) plus CED ('odd parts of\u00a0**C**r**E**e**D**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: Avoiding noise in electronic projection (7)","output":"### Answer: ELUDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoiding\nAn envelope ('in') of DIN ('noise') in E ('electronic') plus LUG ('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: Officer repeated phrase after woman (7)","output":"### Answer: SHERIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer\nA charade of SHE ('woman') plus RIFF ('repeated 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: Usual rule newly broken by good, popular science fiction writer (6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: URSULA LE GUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: science fiction writer\nA charade of URSULALEGU, an envelope ('broken by') of G ('good') in URSULALEU, an anagram ('newly') of 'usual rule'; plus 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: Survey held as designed by alien for sensational publication (7,5)","output":"### Answer: SCANDAL SHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: sensational publication\nA charade of SCAN ('survey') plus DALSHE, an anagram ('designed') of 'held as' plus ET ('alien'. Where would crosswords be 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: Rush revision of a file without one blank page (7)","output":"### Answer: FLYLEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: blank page\nA charade of FLY ('rush') plus LEAF, an anagram ('revision of') of 'a f[i]le' minus the I ('without 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: Element in place of education probed by artist with doubtful expression (7)","output":"### Answer: URANIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Element\nA charade of URANI, an envelope ('probed by') of RA ('artist') in UNI (university, 'place of education'); plus UM ('doubtful expression')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 time secured by old pair in retirement (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better\nAn envelope ('secured by') of T ('time') in OUDO, a reversal ('in retirement') of O ('old') plus DUO ('pair')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exactly the same dialect in broadcast (9)","output":"### Answer: IDENTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exactly the same\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'dialect 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: Daughter with resolution wise to get equestrian training (8)","output":"### Answer: DRESSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: equestrian training\nA charade of D ('daughter') plus RES ('resolution') plus SAGE ('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: Limits abandoned by bishop giving commands (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: commands\nA subtraction: [b]ORDERS ('limits') minus the B ('abandoned by 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: Enlisted, being coherent (6-2)","output":"### Answer: JOINED-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enlisted\nDouble definition, the first being without the hyphen."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with search for occupation (8)","output":"### Answer: CONQUEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: occupation\nA charade of CON ('prisoner') plus QUEST ('search')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Icon? Judge one after protest without depth (5)","output":"### Answer: EMOJI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Icon\nThe first time I have seen this word in a crossword. A charade of [d]EMO ('protest') minus the D ('without depth') plus J I ('judge 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: Arrangement of minuet is great, giving indication of rhythm (4,9)","output":"### Answer: TIME SIGNATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: indication of rhythm\nAn anagram ('arangement of') of 'minuet is 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: Reports, learner admitted, restricted by coach? (9)","output":"### Answer: BULLETINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reports\nAn envelope ('restricted by') of L ('learner') plus LET IN ('admitted') in 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: Flower kept by porch ideally (6)","output":"### Answer: ORCHID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nA hidden answer in 'p**ORCH ID**eally'."}
{"instruction":"You 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? Certainly not with party very loud (3,3)","output":"### Answer: NOD OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fall asleep\nA charade of NO ('certainly not') plus DO ('party') plus FF (*fortissimo*, 'very 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: Elated, settle project and dance (8,5)","output":"### Answer: HIGHLAND FLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\nA charade of HIGH ('elated') plus LAND ('settle') plus FLING ('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: Clues all over the place about main character being lustful (9)","output":"### Answer: LECHEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lustful\nAn envelope ('about') of HERO ('main character') in LECUS, an anagram ('all over the place') 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: Simple holding company I had set up, undistinguished (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDIOCRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: undistinguished\nAn envelope ('holding') of DIOC, a reversal ('set up' in a down light) of CO ('company') plus I'D ('I had') in MERE ('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: Raised cases involving obstinate type lacking energy and incentive (8)","output":"### Answer: STIMULUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: incentive\nAn envelope ('involving') of MUL[e] ('obstinate type') minus the E ('lacking energy') in STIUS, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of SUITS ('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: Bear cost of\u00a0offer (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear cost of\nDouble 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: Expression of surprise over gardener's latest story after loss of a shrub (6)","output":"### Answer: MYRTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrub\nA charade of MY ('expression of surprise') plus R ('gardene**R**'s latest') plus T[a]LE ('story'), minus the S ('after loss 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: Stumble, not following convert (5)","output":"### Answer: ALTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: convert\nA subtraction: [f]ALTER ('stumble') minus the F ('not 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: Woman not quite a hottie? That's a bit sexist (7)","output":"### Answer: LADDISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit sexist\nA charade of LAD[y] ('woman') minus the last letter ('not quite') plus DISH ('a hottie')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 scoffed about performer finishing early (2,5)","output":"### Answer: DE FACTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Really\nA charade of DEF, a reversal ('about') of FED ('scoffed') plus ACTO[r] ('performer') minus the last letter ('finishing 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: Town street crossed by setters having great horse-riding experience? (6-5-4)","output":"### Answer: WESTON-SUPER-MARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Town\nAn envelope ('crossed by') of ST ('street') in WE ('setters') plus ON SUPER MARE ('having great horse-riding 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: Bird concealed by tree vegetation (5)","output":"### Answer: REEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA hidden ('concealed by') answer in 't**REE VE**getation'. The male ruff has a spectacular collar of breeding plumage about\u00a0his neck, which accounts for the name, but his partner, the reeve, is less showy.\n \n A reeve."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trail back on rocky coast leads to disasters (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: ACTS OF GOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: disasters\nA charade of ACTSO, an anagram ('rocky') of 'coast' plus F ('following') plus GOD, a reversal ('back') of DOG ('trail', 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: Women playing pelota, or another game (5,4)","output":"### Answer: WATER POLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: another game\nA charade of W ('women') plus ATERPOLO, an anagram ('playing') of 'pelota 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: Scheme with Italian bigwig fencing diamonds (5)","output":"### Answer: DODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scheme\nAn envelope ('fencing') of D ('diamonds') in DOGE (formerly the chief magistrate in Venice or Genoa, 'Italian 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: Republican's out of line about earth issue (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: issue\nA subtraction: T[r]OPIC (Cancer or Capricorn, 'line about earth') minus the R ('Republican's out 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: Rook with bird flu awfully sorry (9)","output":"### Answer: REGRETFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sorry\nA charade of R ('rook', chess notation) plus EGRET ('bird') plus FUL, an anagram ('awfully') of 'flu'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gripping love novel to reveal nothing (9)","output":"### Answer: STONEWALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: reveal nothing\nAn envelope ('gripping') of O ('love') plus NEW ('novel') in STALL ('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: Must old-fashioned Sierra stop moving? (5)","output":"### Answer: SHALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Must old-fashioned\nA charade of S ('Sierra', radio alphabet) plus HALT ('stop moving')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 student's received, perhaps (9,6)","output":"### Answer: REFRESHER COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help student's received, perhaps\nAn envelope ('is received') of FRESHER (freshman, 'student') in RECOURSE ('help'),\u00a0and as 'perhaps' can be justified as amplifying the wordplay, 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: Streamline business of French farm producer (7)","output":"### Answer: DELAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Streamline business\nA charade of DE ('of French') plus LAYER ('farm producer'). To de-layer (Chambers gives delayering as one word) is to remove layers of management."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leave dirty, horrid old soap (7)","output":"### Answer: DYNASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: old soap\nA charade of DY ('content to leave\u00a0**D**irt**Y**') plus NASTY ('horrid'). We recently had the Ewings from\u00a0*Dallas*; here is the rival prime-time 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: Uncultured spat after wife's caught in fling (7)","output":"### Answer: LOWBROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncultured\nA charade of LOWB, an envelope ('caught in') of W ('wife') in LOB ('fling'); plus ROW ('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: Tense about wild fun in baths with little liquid (15)","output":"### Answer: DESSERTSPOONFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: little liquid\nA charade of DESSERTS, a reversal ('about') of STRESSED ('tense') plus POONFUL, an envelope ('in') of NFU, an anagram ('wild') of 'fun' in POOL ('baths')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Liberated eroticism in the same form (9)","output":"### Answer: ISOMETRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the same form\nAn anagram ('liberated') of 'eroticism'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about the main part of scripture (5)","output":"### Answer: HOSEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of scripture\nA charade of HO, a reversal ('about') of OH! ('I'm surprised') plus SEA ('the main'), fot the book of the Old Testament and Hebrew 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: Two characters together swim with hot swimwear (9)","output":"### Answer: DIPHTHONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Two characters together\nA charade of DIP ('swim') plus H THONG ('hot swimwear')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pro with golf ball to accept losing (5)","output":"### Answer: FORGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: accept losing\nA charade of FOR ('pro' as opposed to con) plus G ('golf') plus O ('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: Official blamed over drug-smuggling cases (6,9)","output":"### Answer: CHARGE D\u2019AFFAIRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official\nA charade of CHARGED ('blamed') plus AFFAIRES, an envelope ('-smuggling') of E ('drug') in AFFAIRS ('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: Finished interminable fight late (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: late\nA charade of OVER ('finished') plus DUE[l] ('fight') minus the last letter ('interminable', without an 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: Prayer of 4, heartbroken (3,6)","output":"### Answer: OUR FATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prayer\nAn anagram (-'broken') of FOUR ('4') plus 'heart'-. HOSEA does not come 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: Carpet to appear scruffier (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DRESS DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carpet\nA double definition: carpet as a verb, to reprimand 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: Stunned, with seat newly favouring Corbyn? (7)","output":"### Answer: TASERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stunned\nA charade of TASE, an anagram ('newly') of 'seat' plus RED ('favouring Corbyn')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 seal ultimately, like an aquatic creature? (7)","output":"### Answer: LOTTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\nA charade of L ('sea**L** ultimately') plus OTTERY ('like an aquatic creature?' \u2013 a playful coinage)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sensationalist cover, in which solver is in text (5)","output":"### Answer: LURID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sensationalist\nAn envelope ('in which') of U R (you are, 'solver is in text') in LID ('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: Corrupt \"haves\" all at once inherit our greatest public asset (8,6,7)","output":"### Answer: NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: our greatest public asset\nAn anagram ('corrupt') of 'haves all at once inherit' gives the anniversary, introduced by Aneurin Bevan on 5th July 1948."}
{"instruction":"You 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 court to condemn Jeremy Hunt neglecting the sick (7)","output":"### Answer: JURYMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: People in court\nAn anagram ('to condemn') of 'jer[e]my [h]un[t]' minus ('neglecting') an anagram ('sick') 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: First to admire Mr Aneurin Bevan, our revolutionary 5 reformer? (5)","output":"### Answer: OBAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5 reformer\nInitial letters ('first to') of '**A**dmire\u00a0**M**r\u00a0**A**neurin\u00a0**B**evan\u00a0**O**ur' reversed ('revolutionary'), for the US President who championed what is now known as Obamacare, and which the Republicans are hell-bent to 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: Be rude about 'Arry, chap with scalpel (9)","output":"### Answer: DISSECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: chap with scalpel\nA charade of DISS ('be rude about') plus 'ECTOR (\"Arry', if my standard notation does not confuse matters 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: Rebellious 1 5 9 donning uniforms with singular irritability (12)","output":"### Answer: LIVERISHNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: irritability\nAn envelope ('donning') of SHN, an anagram ('rebellious') of NHS (National Health Service, '1 5 9') in LIVERIES ('uniforms') plus S ('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: Allocated by month: care reduced, deadlines trashed (12)","output":"### Answer: CALENDARISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allocated by month\nAn anagram ('trashed') of 'car[e]' minus its last letter ('reduced') plus 'deadlines'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of north European country losing monarch (9)","output":"### Answer: NEURALGIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pain\nA charade of N ('north') plus EUR ('European') plus ALG[er]IA ('country') minus ER ('losing 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: Theatre cancelling 50% of surgical procedures (5)","output":"### Answer: OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theatre\nThe first half ('50%') of OPERA[tions] ('surgical 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: Current wife describing time in MRI machines? (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: MRI machines?\nAn envelope ('describing') of AGE ('time') in I (physics symbol, 'current') plus MRS. ('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: \"Skint!\", one dental nurse said monotonously (7)","output":"### Answer: INTONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: said monotonously\nA hidden answer ('nurse' \u2013 that raises an eyebrow. Can it be justified as a noun, meaning something like \"the thing which is nursed\"?) in 'sk**INT ONE D**ental'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 extremely large hypodermic? (6)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hypodermic\nA charade of NEED ('require') plus LE ('extremely\u00a0**L**arg**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: Available drug seized by frantic matrons (2,6)","output":"### Answer: ON STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Available\nAn envelope ('seized') of E ('drug') in ONSTRAM, an anagram ('frantic') of 'matrons'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sneers at poor old counsellor (6)","output":"### Answer: NESTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: old counsellor\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 's**N**e**E**r**S\u00a0**a**T** p**O**o**R**', for the character in Homer."}
{"instruction":"You 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 study following Bert's last suture (6)","output":"### Answer: THREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: suture\nA charade of T ('Ber**T**'s last') plus H ('hospital') plus READ ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rusting, lidless box hid a can containing nothing (9)","output":"### Answer: OXIDATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rusting\nA charade of '[b]ox [h]id' minus their first letters ('lidless') plus 'a' plus TION, an envelope ('containing') of O ('nothing') in TIN ('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: Ensure bandage moved lower (8,5)","output":"### Answer: ABERDEEN ANGUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lower\nAn anagram ('moved') of 'ensure bandage', for the breed of\u00a0cattle."}
{"instruction":"You 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 neighbour sounded weird (5)","output":"### Answer: EERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weird\nA homophone ('sounded') of ERIE (Great Lake, 'Superior 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: Are still taking pulse, for example of Flora (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LIME TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: example of Flora\nAn envelope ('taking') of METRE ('pulse', of a poem or song) in LIE ('are 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: Barbarians entertaining very French lady after game (8)","output":"### Answer: HUNTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lady after game\nAn envelope ('entertaining') of TRES ('very French') in HUNS ('barbarians')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 now I fib about blood group, for good reason (13)","output":"### Answer: JUSTIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: good reason\nA charade of JUST ('right now' as in \"I have right now received a crushing blow\") plus 'I' plus FICATION, an envelope ('about') of A ('blood group') in FICTION ('fib', 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: Sat at home twirling surgical instrument (9)","output":"### Answer: HAEMOSTAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: surgical instrument\nAn anagram ('twirling') of 'sat 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: 10 new non-invasive procedures advanced the study of feet (8)","output":"### Answer: SCANSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: the study of feet\nA charade of SCANS ('non-invasive procedures') plus IO ('10') plus N ('new'), with 'advanced' indicating the order of the particles. Like the 'pulse' in 7D, the feet are in 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: American stops small community rejecting very bad treatment (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ILL-USAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad treatment\nAn envelope ('stops') of US ('American') in [v]ILLAGE ('small community') minus the V ('rejecting 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: Attempt to raise spirits of Irishman with case of champagne (6)","output":"### Answer: SEANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attempt to raise spirits\nA charade of SEAN ('Irishman') plus CE ('case of\u00a0**C**hampagn**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: One behind the other in Accident & Emergency (6)","output":"### Answer: TANDEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: One behind the other\nWith emendation of AND for '&', a hidden answer in 'Acciden**T AND EM**ergency'. TANDEM is a wordpaly on the Latin, meaning \"at 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: Local London football team spurned by Poles (5)","output":"### Answer: AREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Local\nA subtraction: AR[s]E[n]AL ('London football team') minus ('spurned by') SN ('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: Old magistrate drops stone in kitchen appliance (6)","output":"### Answer: JUICER \n ### Explanation: Definition: kitchen appliance\nA subtraction: JU[st]ICER ('old magistrate') minus the ST ('drops 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: Dolly's hit one boy embracing another (6)","output":"### Answer: JOLENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dolly's hit\nAn envelope ('embracing') of LEN ('another' boy) in JOE ('one boy'). My first thought was a cricketing reference to Basil D'Olivera, but it turns out to be an album and its title song by Dolly Parton."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Onset of jitters, because on port wines (6)","output":"### Answer: RIOJAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wines\nA charade of RIO ('port') plus J ('onset of\u00a0**J**itters') plus AS ('because')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not fully open about joint ruler's rank (8)","output":"### Answer: RAJASHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruler's rank\nA charade of RAJAS, a reversal ('about') of S ('society') plus AJAR ('not fully open'); plus HIP ('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: Leader of Labour's in touch? That's a shock (4)","output":"### Answer: JOLT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a shock\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('leader of\u00a0**L**abour') in JOT ('touch', small 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: Superb, enchanting joke's swapped for \u00a31,000 (10)","output":"### Answer: MAJESTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superb\nMA[g]ICAL ('enchanting') with the G ('\u00a31,000') exchanged for ('swapped out') JEST ('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: Expose sporty American observed getting tricked (11)","output":"### Answer: OUTJOCKEYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tricked\nA charade of OUT (verb, 'expose') plus JOCK ('sporty American') plus EYED ('observed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rights away from obscure fellow mostly faking clothes (10)","output":"### Answer: FORJUDGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taking rights away\nAn envelope ('clothes') pf JUD[e] ('obscure fellow', the reference being to the novel by Thomas Hardy,\u00a0*Jude the Obscure*) minus the last letter ('mostly') in FORGING ('faking'). Surprisingly, the definition is just 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: Horse which is valueless (4)","output":"### Answer: JUNK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\nDouble definition, the first being a reference to 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: At work, I muse job is to expand (8)","output":"### Answer: JUMBOISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: expand\nAn anagram ('at work') of 'I muse job'. A coinage, obvious if not attractive, applied particularly to a ship stretched by adding an extra section amidships."}
{"instruction":"You 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 touring great old city, one in India (6)","output":"### Answer: JAIPUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in India\nA charade of JAIP, an envelope ('touring') of AI (A1, 'great') in JP (Justice of the Peace, 'magistrate'); plus UR ('old city'). Irrelevant to the clue. but Ai is also an old city, mentioned in the Book of Joshua."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bird's a source of music (6)","output":"### Answer: DEEJAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a source of music\nA charade of DEE ('river') plus JAY ('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: In France, setter's with man \u2014 a left-wing leader (6)","output":"### Answer: JEREMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a left-wing leader\nA charade of JE (French for I, 'in France, setter') plus R\u00c9MY (still across the channel, 'man' \u2013 a French man's name), with the definition referring to Jeremy Corbyn, the current Labour 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: Erotic writer stands out for everyone in Asian art (8)","output":"### Answer: NINJUTSU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian art\nA charade of NIN (Ana\u00efs, 'erotic writer') plus JUTS ('stands out') plus U (film certification, 'for everyone'). The art is, of course, martial."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and mates scrapped this? (6)","output":"### Answer: JETSAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack and mates scrapped this?\nA charade of J ('jack') plus ETSAM, an anagram ('scrapped this') of 'mates', with an &lit 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: What writer seeks, only in small quantity (3,5)","output":"### Answer: MOT JUSTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What writer seeks\nAn envelope ('in') of JUST ('only') in MOTE ('small 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: Vehicle, facetiously a Russian plane? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: JET SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle\nA\u00a0jocular reference to the\u00a0well-known Russian suffix -SKI."}
{"instruction":"You 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 smuggling crude oil \u2014 it's an inside job (6)","output":"### Answer: JAILOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: an inside job\nAn envelope ('smuggling') of IOL, an anagram ('crude') of 'oil' in JAR ('vessel'). The 'inside' is 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: Prophet and pilgrim the French sent to heaven (6)","output":"### Answer: ELIJAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prophet\nA reversal ('sent to heaven' in a down light) of HAJI ('pilgrim' to Mecca) plus LE ('the 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: Scheme with lies when playing darts, say (11)","output":"### Answer: PROJECTILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: darts, say\nA charade of PROJECT ('scheme') plus ILES, an anagram ('when playing') 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: One abandons legal binding area of belief (8)","output":"### Answer: JUDAICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of belief\nAn envelope ('binding') of A ('area') in JUDIC[i]AL ('legal') minus an I ('one abandons')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 woodworker to cut back in last stage (8)","output":"### Answer: ENJOINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ordered\nAn envelope (in') of JOINE[r] ('woodworker') minus the last letter ('cut back') in END ('last 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: Sunny and warm month, day keeping nothing cold (6)","output":"### Answer: JOCUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sunny and warm\nAn envelope ('keeping') of O ('nothing') plus C ('cold') in JUN (June, \"month'; one might hopefully add 'warm' or 'sunny and warm' to the definition) plus D ('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: Hurt like one deliberating over case (6)","output":"### Answer: INJURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurt\nIN JURY ('one deliberating over 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: Person who punches rabbit (6)","output":"### Answer: JABBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person who punches\nDouble 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: Soldiers thus dance around, full of energy (2,4)","output":"### Answer: GI JOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldiers\nAn envelope ('full of') of E ('energy') in GIJOS, a reversal ('around') of SO ('thus') plus JIG ('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: Show partially deaf actor your works (7)","output":"### Answer: FACTORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: works\nA hidden answer ('show partially') in 'dea**F ACTOR Y**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: The seabed (7)","output":"### Answer: HAMMOCK \n ### Explanation: The seabed (7)\nCryptic 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: Linen eventually loose on female (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Linen eventually\nA charade of F ('female') plus LAX ('loose'). Flax is the plant the fibres of which are made into linen (the fibres themselves are also called flax)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 just cut up (10)","output":"### Answer: FAIRGROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play area\nA charade of FAIR ('just') plus GROUND ('cut up' \u2013 ground makes me think of friction or crushing, rather than cutting, but, in the US at least, ground beef \u2013 mince \u2013 is cut up, albeit finely)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 happen to be special occasions (6)","output":"### Answer: EVENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They happen\nDouble 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: Tried desperately to involve special troops in emergency (8)","output":"### Answer: DISASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: emergency\nAn envelope ('to involve') of SAS (Special Air Service, 'special troops') in DITER, an anagram ('desperately') of '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: Police campaign reduced drug usage? (9)","output":"### Answer: CRACKDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Police campaign\nCRACK DOWN ('reduced drug 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: Right to change horse's strap (5)","output":"### Answer: GIRTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: horse's strap\nAn anagram ('to change') of '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: Fight a little bit (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fight\nDouble 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: Spectre: he may give feeling of horror (3,6)","output":"### Answer: THE CREEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling of horror\nAn anagram ('may give') of 'spectre 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: Extravagant behaviour in Everest base? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HIGH CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extravagant behaviour\nDouble 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: Indisposed, for example? Absolutely! (3,3)","output":"### Answer: I\u2019LL SAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely!\nA charade of ILL ('indisposed') plus SAY ('for example'). More fodder for the \"apostrophes shouldnt be ignored\" 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: Anyway, like the blind? (10)","output":"### Answer: REGARDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anyway\nDouble 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: It covers shoulders and head (4)","output":"### Answer: CAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It covers shoulders\nDouble 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: Annoyed about being bland (7)","output":"### Answer: ANODYNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bland\nAn anagram ('about') of '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: Glen rocks with Scottish neighbour (7)","output":"### Answer: ENGLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish neighbour\nA charade of ENGL, an anagram ('rocks') of 'glen' plus AND ('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: Report of rupture with a Latin boyfriend? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Report of rupture\nA charade of 'a' plus L ('Latin') plus LOVER ('boyfriend'). The definition is questionable, but perhaps works better when\u00a0extended."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poison from canned meat? (5)","output":"### Answer: TOXIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poison\nAn indirect envelope: the answer is OX in TIN ('canned 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: Did not allow judge to be taken advantage of (7)","output":"### Answer: REFUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did not allow\nA charade of REF (referee, 'judge') plus USED ('taken 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: Impressive time of year (6)","output":"### Answer: AUGUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressive\nDouble 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: Low number keeping quiet in soft light (9)","output":"### Answer: MOONSHINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: soft light\nAn envelope ('keeping') of SH ('quiet') in MOO ('low') plus NINE ('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: Agree to have criminal transported (7)","output":"### Answer: CONSENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agree\nA charade of CON ('criminal') plus SENT ('transported')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 may not buy operating system \"Kangaroo\", for one (6-7)","output":"### Answer: WINDOW-SHOPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I may not buy\nA charade of WINDOWS ('operating system') plus HOPPER ('kangaroo, 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: Come down to earth with more than a bump (5-4)","output":"### Answer: CRASH-LAND \n ### Explanation: Come down to earth with more than a bump (5-4)\nDefinition."}
{"instruction":"You 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 striking interruption (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CHIME IN \n ### Explanation: Make a striking interruption (5,2)\nCryptic 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: Bright red and blue round the edges (7)","output":"### Answer: CRIMSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bright red\nAn envelope ('round') of RIMS ('the edges') in CON (Conservative, '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: Unserious writer is barred for children (7)","output":"### Answer: PLAYPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: is barred for children\nA charade of PLAY ('unserious') plus PEN ('writer'). The \"definition\" is more a description, and cryptic at 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: Terrible danger in plot (6)","output":"### Answer: GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot\nAn anagram ('terrible') of '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: Drink here as an anaesthetic (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink here\nAnd there I was, ready to give you a learned dissertation on the Lethe River in Greek mythology, and it comes out as another 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: Catch pitiful vehicle with ticket in end (12)","output":"### Answer: DISADVANTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nAn envelope ('in') of SAD ('pitiful') plus VAN ('vehicle') plus TAG ('ticket') in DIE ('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: Dreams, short of rations, about jelly (5)","output":"### Answer: ASPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: jelly\nA charade of ASPI[rations] ('dreams') 'short of rations'; plus C (*circa*, '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: Cruelly inexperienced, losing wicket, undone initially by cunning (9)","output":"### Answer: CALLOUSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cruelly\nA charade of CALLO[w] ('inexperienced') minus the W ('losing wicket', using the standard abbreviation in cricket statistics) plus U ('**U**ndone initially') plus SLY ('cunning')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, joined by number in Italian city, left without natural explanation (10)","output":"### Answer: PARANORMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: without natural explanation\nAn envelope ('in') of RA ('artist') plus NO ('number') in PARMA ('Italian city') plus 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: Follow story from speaker (4)","output":"### Answer: TAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Follow\nSounds like ('from speaker') TALE ('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: Engineers in group agreed (7)","output":"### Answer: SQUARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: agreed\nAn envelope ('in') of RE (Royal 'Engineers') in SQUAD ('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: Mild chapter, part lacking energy (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mild\nA charade of C ('chapter') plus [e]LEMENT ('part') minus the first E ('lacking 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: One inclined to question power in sect not usually in charge (7)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: One inclined to question\nAn envelope ('in', the first one) of P ('power') in SCET, an anagram ('nor usually') of 'sect' plus I\/C ('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: Landed in south, confused (7)","output":"### Answer: SADDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Landed\nA charade of S ('south') plus ADDLED ('confused'). As in \"I've been landed with a particularly difficult Everyman this week\". No complaints, 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: Piece on board for bird (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece on board\nDouble definition, the 'board' being for 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: Jump around front of stage with crowd captivated by famous people (4-6)","output":"### Answer: STAR-STRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: captivated by famous people\nA charade of STARST, an envelope ('around') of S ('front of\u00a0**S**tage') in START ('jump'); plus RUCK ('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: Essentially needing a bit of money before meeting (9)","output":"### Answer: CENTRALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Essentially\nA charade of CENT ('a bit of money') plus RALLY ('meeting'). 'Needing' just links definition to wordplay, and 'before' confirms the order of the 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: Last letter from troublesome gangster (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last letter\nA hidden answer in 'troubles**OME GA**ngster', for the last 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: Influential figure in field, mostly dull and undemanding (7,5)","output":"### Answer: LEADING LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Influential figure\nA charade of LEA ('field') plus DING[y] ('dull') minus its last letter ('mostly') plus LIGHT ('undemanding' \u2013 music, 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: New rule up on red gate in part of airport (9,6)","output":"### Answer: DEPARTURE LOUNGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of airport\nAn anagram ('new') of 'rule up on red 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: Poor judge after support (6-4)","output":"### Answer: SECOND-RATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\nA charade of SECOND ('support') plus RATE ('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: Staff upset about extremes of erratic colour scheme (5)","output":"### Answer: DECOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour scheme\nAn envelope ('about') of EC ('extremes of\u00a0**E**rrari**C**') in DOR, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of ROD ('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: Partnerships completely ruined in case (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLIANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partnerships\nA charade of ALL ('completely') plus IANCES, an anagram ('ruined') of '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: Run temperature? Nonsense (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run\nA charade of T ('temperature') plus ROT ('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: French author, fantastic but vague, falters (7,8)","output":"### Answer: GUSTAVE FLAUBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: French author\nAn anagram ('fantastic') of 'but vague falters'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to occupy top American college area (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: college area\nAn envelope ('to occupy') of M ('mass') in CAP ('top') plus US ('Amercan')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rent making small hole (6)","output":"### Answer: EYELET \n ### Explanation: Definition: small hole\nA charade of EYE ('look at') plus LET ('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: Wilful leader's weight about right? Good (10)","output":"### Answer: HEADSTRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wilful\nA charade of HEAD'S ('leader's') plus TRON, an envelope ('about') of R ('right') in TON ('weight'); plus 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: Sporting event strangely not held outside California (9)","output":"### Answer: DECATHLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sporting event\nAn envelope ('outside') of CA (USPS approved abbreviation, 'California') in DETHLON, an anagram ('strangely') of 'not 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: Bits of satire I'd cite that aren't even accurate (6)","output":"### Answer: STRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: accurate\nOdd letters ('bits of \u2026 that aren't even') of '**S**a**T**i**R**e\u00a0**I**'d\u00a0**C**i**T**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: Youngster put up with tacky stuff in order (6)","output":"### Answer: DIKTAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: order\nA charade of DIK, a reversal ('put up' in a down light) of KID ('youngster') plus TAT ('tacky 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: Rector's first love? University, endlessly splendid (5)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: splendid\nA charade of R ('**R**ector's first') plus o ('love') plus YAL[e] ('University') 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: Produced signal to stop following bishop (4)","output":"### Answer: BRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produced\nA charade of B ('bishop') plus RED ('signal 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: Middle of day, flyers put over sign (7)","output":"### Answer: ABDOMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Middle\nA charade of ABD, a reversal ('put over') of D ('day') plus BA (British Airways, 'flyers') plus OMEN ('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: Search led to fire (7)","output":"### Answer: RANSACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Search\nA charade of RAN ('led' \u2013 as in \"He led\/ran an efficient organisation\") plus SACK ('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: Pole\u00a0position (4)","output":"### Answer: POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pole\nDouble 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: At start of Monza, Ferrari made up ground (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TERRA FIRMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: ground\nAn anagram ('made up') of 'at' plus M ('start of\u00a0**M**onza') plus 'Ferrari'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 make fast\u00a0driver (6)","output":"### Answer: BUTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: It might make fast\nDouble definition; the 'driver' is probably Jenson (since F1 seems to be the theme), or perhaps father 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: Correspondence reflecting awards for TV judge (8)","output":"### Answer: SYMMETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correspondence\nA charade of SYMME, a reversal ('reflecting') of EMMYS ('awards for TV') plus TRY ('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: Information in two seconds shows decreases in speed (9)","output":"### Answer: SLOWDOWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: decreases in speed\nAn envelope ('in') of LOWDOWN ('information') in S S ('two 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: Male wearing belt across shoulder for collision (5)","output":"### Answer: SMASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: collision\nAn envelope ('wearing') of M ('male') in SASH ('belt across 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: They might catch drivers heading for pit as a Mercedes goes out (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SPEED CAMERAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They might catch drivers\nAn anagram ('goes out') of P ('heading for\u00a0**P**it') plus 'as a Mercedes'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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, essentially occupying ancient ground? (9)","output":"### Answer: CANAANITE \n ### Explanation: A man, essentially occupying ancient ground? (9)\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'a' plus A ('m**A**n essentially') plus 'ancient', with an &lit 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: Cheese in every round \u2014 mostly moist sandwiches (8)","output":"### Answer: HALLOUMI \n ### Explanation: Cheese in every round \u2014 mostly moist sandwiches (8)\nAn envelope ('sandwiches') of ALL ('every') plus O ('round') in HUMI[d] ('moist') minus the 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: Alonso crashing car (6)","output":"### Answer: SALOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\nAn anagram ('crashing') of 'Alonso'. Fernando Alonso is a prominent Formula One racing 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: One in race to drive around another that's struggling (10)","output":"### Answer: MARATHONER \n ### Explanation: One in race to drive around another that's struggling (10)\nA charade of MAR, a reversal ('around') of RAM ('drive') plus ATHONER, an anagram ('that's struggling') 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: Racing driver once seen with model (4)","output":"### Answer: MOSS \n ### Explanation: Racing driver once seen with model (4)\n~~Sterling~~ Stirling\u00a0MOSS is the 'racing driver once', and the 'model' is Kate. The purpose of 'seen with' is not obvious; it seems rather ~~substantisl~~ substantial\u00a0to be just a linkage. But it does make for a 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: Unfriendly one next to back of grid veers off (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfriendly\nA charade of A ('one') plus ('next to') D ('back of gri**D**') plus VERSE, an anagram ('off') of 'veers'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 announce pioneering car model has troubles (7)","output":"### Answer: TANNOYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They announce\nA charade of T (Ford, 'pioneering car model') plus ANNOYS ('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: Substitute for gas boiler's top half working with flue (7)","output":"### Answer: BIOFUEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitute for gas\nAn anagram ('working') of BOI ('**BOI**ler's top half') plus 'flue'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 love to see races around Spain (5)","output":"### Answer: OCTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\nAn envelope ('around') of E (IVR, 'Spain') in O ('love') plus C ('see'; that one often seems to generate some discussion) plus TT (Tourist Trophy, various 'races' for motorcycles, particularly those 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: A shade over: European first to go through (3,4)","output":"### Answer: EAT INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: go through\nA charade of E ('European') plus 'a' plus TINT ('shade') plus O ('over', cricket summaries). EAT INTO, as a strong 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: Fears drivers overtaking left and right, primarily Michael Schumacher (6)","output":"### Answer: ALARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fears\nA charade of ALA, an envelope ('overtaking') of L ('left') in AA (Automobile Association, 'drivers'); plus R ('right') plus MS ('primarily\u00a0**M**ichael\u00a0**S**chumacher')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pride's hurt by one following Mark Webber? (9)","output":"### Answer: SPIDERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Webber?\nA charade of SPIDER, an anagram ('hurt') of 'pride's' plus M ('Mark') plus AN ('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 Prost and Senna tie when racing (13)","output":"### Answer: PRESENTATIONS \n ### Explanation: Shows Prost and Senna tie when racing (13)\nAn anagram ('when racing') of 'Prost' plus 'Senna 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: Measure of car's weight (tip to centre) (9)","output":"### Answer: WHEELBASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measure of car\nA charade of W ('weight') plus HEEL ('tip') plus BASE ('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: Notice record spinning on part of deck (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notice\nA charade of PL, a reversal ('spinning') of LP ('record') plus A CARD ('part of 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: Place for Grand Prix? Like to go around bend on short dry run (7)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for Grand Prix?\nA charade of AUS, an envelope ('around') of U ('bend') in AS ('like') plus TRIA[l] ('dry run') minus the 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: Red Bull racing team going after time (7)","output":"### Answer: TROTSKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\nA charade of T ('time') plus ROT (nonsense, 'bull') plud SKY ('team', referring to Team Sky, the British cycling team). The Red Bull racing team is a real F1 (what else?)\u00a0\u00e9quipe, which makes for an 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: Manoeuvres to win hard races (6)","output":"### Answer: RUSHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: races\nAn envelope ('to win') of H ('hard') in RUSES ('manoeuvres')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lover of endless car race (5)","output":"### Answer: LEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old lover\nLE MAN[s] (24 hours, 'car race') minus the 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: Help turned into helping waves (9)","output":"### Answer: RADIATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: waves\nAn envelope ('into') of DIA, a reversal ('turned') of AID ('help') in RATION ('helping')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0something heard\u00a0well (5)","output":"### Answer: SOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Channel\nTriple 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: A moonlit romance ultimately makes one thus (9)","output":"### Answer: EMOTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: thus\nAn anagram ('makes one') of 'a moonlit' plus E ('romanc**E** ultimately'), with an extended 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: Declared 48 hours before D-day, what makes privates presentable (5)","output":"### Answer: BIDET \n ### Explanation: Definition: what makes privates presentable\nSounds like ('declared') B-day (whimsically, '48 hours before D-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: Going nowhere in commercial break (6)","output":"### Answer: ADRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Going nowhere\nA charade of AD ('commercial') plus RIFT ('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: Those against accepting defeat are in the soup (8)","output":"### Answer: CROUTONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the soup\nAn envelope ('accepting') of ROUT ('defeat') in CONS ('those against'), with a descriptive \"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: Some Laurel and Hardy finally in a fable that's been rewritten (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BAYLEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some Laurel\nAn anagram ('that's been rewritten') of Y ('Hard**Y** finally') plus 'a fable'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about a city in the US (7)","output":"### Answer: SEATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: city in the US\nAn envelope ('about') of 'a' in SETTLE ('decide')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 next sound as well is a bird (8)","output":"### Answer: COCKATOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bird\nA charade of COCKA, 'sound'ing like the answer to the 'next' clue; plus TOO ('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: Small dog locker with doubled top (6)","output":"### Answer: COCKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small dog\n'Locker' with the 'top' L (Roman numeral 50) replaced by C (Roman numeral 100). Simple but effective."}
{"instruction":"You 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 continent expedition (5)","output":"### Answer: HASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: expedition\nA subtraction: [c]HASTE ('continent') minus the first 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: What covers essay by learner is found (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTABLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: found\nAn envelope ('covers') of STAB ('essay') plus L ('learner') plus 'is' in EH? ('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: Flinch from overflow in cesspit (5)","output":"### Answer: WINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flinch\nA hidden answer in 'overflo**W IN CE**sspit'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 search party status evaluated externally (9)","output":"### Answer: POSSESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Had\nA charade of POSSE ('search party') plus SSED ('**S**tatu**S E**valuate**D** externally')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cultivated member ate out (6)","output":"### Answer: FARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cultivated\nAn envelope ('out') of ARM ('member') in FED ('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: Poor hearing, when one is in the wind (8)","output":"### Answer: MISTRIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor hearing\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') in MISTRAL ('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: All-out extremely tight sumo wrestling (6)","output":"### Answer: UTMOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: All-out\nAn anagram ('wrestling') of TT ('extremely\u00a0**T**igh**T**') plus '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: Leaves to set up taxi firm (7)","output":"### Answer: TOBACCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaves\nA charade of 'to' plus BAC, a reversl ('set up' in a down light) of CAB ('taxi') plus CO (Company, '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: Then compete and start to turn red (6)","output":"### Answer: SOVIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: red\nA charade of SO ('then') plus VIE ('compete') plus T ('start to\u00a0**T**urn')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fiendish foxtrot gives way to tango from within (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: from within\nINFERNAL ('fiendish') with the F replaced by T ('foxtrot gives way to tango', radio 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: A dreamer with no name is fragrant (8)","output":"### Answer: AROMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: fragrant\nA ROMA[n]TIC ('a dreamer') minus the N ('with no 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: Fancy diet not a cure (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTIDOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cure\nAn anagram ('fancy') of 'diet 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: Credit slip uncovered: don't say a word \u2014 it's sensitive (8)","output":"### Answer: TICKLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sensitive\nA charade of TICK ('credit') plus LI ('s**LI**p uncovered') plus SH ('don't say a 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: Sun now, then rain (7)","output":"### Answer: MONSOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: rain\n'Sun[day] now', MON[day] SOON. MONSOON is generally associated with the Indian rainy season, but there are wet and dry monsoons, according to the prevailing wind, so the definition is extended."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 18 not 51, may be vulgar (6)","output":"### Answer: KITSCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: vulgar\nAn anagram ('may be') of TICK[li]SH ('18' \u2013 the answer to 18D) minus LI (Roman numeral, '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: Harsh lectures to the audience (6)","output":"### Answer: COARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harsh\nSounds like ('to the audience') COURSE ('lectures')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Evenly and softly to begin with, that's right: not so hard (6)","output":"### Answer: EASIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: not so hard\nA charade of E A S ('**E**venly\u00a0**A**nd\u00a0**S**oftly to begin with') plus I.E. (*id est*, 'that's') plus R ('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: Refrain from taking out main ruling (8)","output":"### Answer: DOMINANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruling\nAn envelope ('taking') of MINA, an anagram ('out') of 'main' in DON'T ('refrain 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: Bird following edge (5)","output":"### Answer: FINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA xharade of F ('following') plus INCH ('edge', move slowly and carefully)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 items on tea house (10)","output":"### Answer: MAISONETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: house\nAn anagram ('fancy') of 'items on 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: A major's free to go after crossword setters! (2,4)","output":"### Answer: US OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A major\nA charade of US ('crossword setters') plus OPEN ('free'). The 'major' championship could be either tennis or 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: Loosen up large body, only to gain weight (8)","output":"### Answer: UNBUTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loosen up\nA charadem of UN (United Nations, 'large body', rather loose) plus BUT ('only' \u2013 \"Life is but a dream\") plus TON ('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: One who doesn't appreciate where a fire might be started (7)","output":"### Answer: INGRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who doesn't appreciate\nIN GRATE ('where a fire might be started')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Derisory marriage of convenience initially imposed on ruler (7)","output":"### Answer: MOCKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Derisory\nA xharade of M O C ('**M**arriage\u00a0**O**f\u00a0**C**onvenience initially') plus ('imposed on') KING ('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: Drunken celeb about to act badly \u2014 sauce! (8)","output":"### Answer: BECHAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce\nAn envelope ('about') of HAM ('to act badly') in BECEL, an anagram ('drunken') of 'celeb'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unreadable stuff from singular creep (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unreadable stuff\nA charade of S ('singular') plus CRAWL ('creep')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and protect car Lily pranged \u2014 show enthusiasm! (3,7)","output":"### Answer: WAX LYRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: show enthusiasm\nA charade of WAX ('polish and protect car') plus LYRICAL, an anagram ('pranged') of 'car Lily'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Salvation Army man, unwell, is for the cemetery (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BOOT HILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: the cemetery\nA charade of BOOTH (, 'Salvation Army man', the founder, or his son Bramwell and other descendants) plus ILL ('unwell')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 content cut, so destabilised (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pack content\nAn anagram ('destabilised') of 'cut so'. I take the definition to refer to Boy Scouts."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tilt and turn support (8)","output":"### Answer: BANKROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\nA charade of BANK ('aircraft tilt') plus ROLL ('aircraft' '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: Tony's unfinished birdsong? (8)","output":"### Answer: ROBINSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tony\nROBIN SON[g] ('unfinished birdsong'), for Sir Anthony, whom I know as Baldrick in\u00a0*Blackadder*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 knight run down (4)","output":"### Answer: KILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\nA charade of K ('knight') plus ILL ('run 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: Sheriff of a US state wearing linen (6)","output":"### Answer: LAWMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheriff\nAn envelope ('wearing') of MA (Massachusetts, 'a US state') in LAWN ('linen'). 'Sheriff' is an indication by 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: Room taken by American correspondent with Cicero (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTICUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: correspondent with Cicero\nA charade of ATTIC ('room') plus US ('American'). A collection of Cicero's letters to his friend Titus Pomponius Atticus survives."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for a cut (4)","output":"### Answer: AFRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\nAn anagram ('out') of 'a 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: You'd be done for, being laid out by such a professional (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERTAKER \n ### Explanation: You'd be done for, being laid out by such a professional (10)\nNot very cryptic 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: Got the shakes? Here's a quarter (6)","output":"### Answer: GHETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarter\nAn anagram ('shakes') of 'got 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: Masculine person of courage following fairy's orbital point (10)","output":"### Answer: PERIHELION \n ### Explanation: Definition: orbital point\nA charade of PERI ('fairy': G&S *Iolanthe; or, The Peer and the Peri*) plus HE ('masculine') plus LION ('person of courage', perhaps better taken in conjunction with HE), for the point of nearest approach in the orbit of a planet or other body circling 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: Report male going to express disapproval (3)","output":"### Answer: BOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: express disapproval \nBOO[m] ('report') minus the M ('male 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: Large bell or half of a drum? (3)","output":"### Answer: TOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large bell\nPrecisely 'half' of a TOM-TOM ('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: Term not used before, includes Latin America (formerly) (3,5)","output":"### Answer: NEW WORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: America (formerly\nAn envelope ('includes') of L ('Latin') in NEW WORD ('terrm not used 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: Spot a personal problem that makes you feel better in your head (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: that makes you feel better in your head\nA charade of PLACE ('spot') plus BO (body odour, 'a personal 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: Run out of circuits to go in opposite ends of electronic device (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run out\nAn envelope ('to go in') of LAPS ('circuits') in E E ('opposite ends of\u00a0**E**lectronic devic**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: Arm support, possibly made from special fabric (6)","output":"### Answer: SPLINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arm support\nA charade of SP ('special') plus LINT ('fabric'). I am not sure what 'arm' is doing, beyond being 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: It's very expensive to get legal papers heard (4)","output":"### Answer: RITZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's very expensive\nSounds like ('heard') WRITS ('legal 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: Swift's time? (4)","output":"### Answer: BIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swift\nDouble definition, the second being rhyming slang for birdlime, prison 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: 12 across bread crusts about right, 11 in the boulangerie? (7)","output":"### Answer: BRONZED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12 across\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') plus ONZE ( French \u2013 'in the boulangerie' \u2013 for '11') in B D ('**B**rea**D** crusts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lacking nothing, cause of Brexit? (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause of Brexit?\nCAMERO[o]N ('country') minus an O ('lacking nothing'), for David Cameron, the former British Prime Minister, whose ill-judged referendum precipitated 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: Dirty five in 24 (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirty\nSee preamble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keeper of fortification filling tin with lager (9)","output":"### Answer: CASTELLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keeper of fortificatio\nAn envelope ('filling') of STELLA (Artois, Belgian 'lager') in 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: Coffee\u00a0four in 24 (5)","output":"### Answer: BROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coffee\nDouble 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: Metal objects in the raw, no rivets to knock about (8)","output":"### Answer: IRONWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Metal objects\nA hiddoen reversed ('to knock about') answer in 'th**E RAW NO RI**vets'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nauseous three in 24 (5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nauseous\nSee preamble."}
{"instruction":"You 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, position docked (4)","output":"### Answer: COVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bay\nCOVE[r] ('position[ on the cricket field) minus its last letter ('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: Like, possibly, not half enigmatic feature of Whistler, say? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SKI SLOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: feature of Whistler, say?\nAn anagram ('enigmatic') of 'like' plus 'poss[ibly]' minus its latter part ('not half'); Whistler is a ski resort in British Columbia."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0pontiff (5)","output":"### Answer: URBAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nDouble definition: 'city' as an adjective, and the taken name of several Popes, eight so far."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Settler close in or out (9)","output":"### Answer: COLONISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settler\nAn anagram ('out') of 'close in 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: Drink picked up for Father Christmas, possibly? (4)","output":"### Answer: LAPP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father Christmas, possibly?\nSounds like ('picked up') LAP ('drink'), for the sometime presumed home of Father Christmas and his reindeers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thwart revolutionary American artist and sovereign (7)","output":"### Answer: SNOOKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thwart\nA charade of SNOOK, a reversal ('revolutionary') of KOONS (, 'American artist') plus ER ('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: Toll on Belgian town, economical (7)","output":"### Answer: SPARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: economical\nA charade of SPA ('Belgian town', which has given its name to any place that touts healing waters) plus RING ('toll')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 right by mouth (4)","output":"### Answer: ORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: by mouth\n[m]ORAL ('right') minus its first letter ('top', 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: Betting choice patent and so unlikely (4-4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE-POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betting choice\nAn anagram ('unlikely') of 'patent' plus '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: Light shade finally captured by artist (6)","output":"### Answer: BEACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\nAN envelope ('captured by') of E ('shad**E** finally') in BACON ('artist', most likely Francis)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 move to new African city (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CAPE TOWN \n ### Explanation: Better move to new African city (4,4)\nA charade of CAP ('better' in the sense of \"Whatever you can offer, I can cap\/better it\") plus ETOWN, an anagram ('move') of 'to 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: Chicken two in 24 (6)","output":"### Answer: YELLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chicken\nSee preamble."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shed overlooked by hill (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: 9\nA charade of DOWN ('hill') plus CAST ('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: 5\u00a0like crabs, worms and insects, say? (9)","output":"### Answer: SPINELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5\nDouble 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: Jet seven in 24 (5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jet\nSee preamble."}
{"instruction":"You 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 5, 12 down (5)","output":"### Answer: RAVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12 down\n[c]RAVEN ('5' YELLOW, 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: Good description of a corporation perhaps, firmly established (8)","output":"### Answer: GROUNDED \n ### Explanation: Good description of a corporation perhaps, firmly established (8)\nA charade of G ('good') plus ROUNDED ('description of a corporation, perhaps', with 'corporation' in the sense of a generous 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: Moonshine\u00a0drinks (8)","output":"### Answer: COBBLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moonshine\nDouble definition: I was familiar with the term as 'moonshine' in the sense of nonsense, but the drink (Chambers: \"an iced drink made up with wine or spirits, sugar, lemon etc.\") was 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: 23 or 5 fruit from 4? Not English (6)","output":"### Answer: SALMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23\nThe colour fits, but I cannot see the wordplay; so, over to you. *As 2 tanners promptly points out, this is SA (South Africa, 'from 4' L[e]MON ('5 fruit') minus the E ('not 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: Pee in urine, worryingly 16 across (6)","output":"### Answer: UNRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16 across\nAn envelope ('in') of P ('pee') in UNRIE, an anagram ('worryingly') 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: Shape square for white bishop? (4)","output":"### Answer: CONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape\nIn a chess game, one 'white bishop' starts on C1 (the other on F1)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prick six in 24 (4)","output":"### Answer: PINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prick\nSee preamble."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bowler perhaps after duck trapping opposition's opener fairly (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMEWHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fairly\nAn envelope ('trapping') of O ('**O**pposition's opener') in SMEW ('duck') plus HAT ('bowler perhaps'). Somewhat convoluted for an Everyman 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: Stand in spot, turning, suppressing tear (6)","output":"### Answer: TRIPOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand\nAn envelope ('suppressing') of RIP ('tear') in TOD, a reversal ('turning') of DOT ('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: Natural personality breaking out (15)","output":"### Answer: UNSELFCONSCIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Natural\nAn envelope ('breaking') of SELF ('personality') in UNCONSCIOUS ('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: Belief in sacred order (5)","output":"### Answer: CREDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belief\nA hidden answer in 'sa**CRED O**rder', with an extended definition \u2013 that is, the words making up the wordplay are relevant to 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: Large sail secure in wind? Right (9)","output":"### Answer: SPINNAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large sail\nAn envelope ('in') of PIN ('secure') in SNAKE ('wind', verb) plus R ('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: Dope put in offer for part of engine component (3,3)","output":"### Answer: BIG END \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of engine component\nAn envelope ('put in') of GEN ('dope', information) in BID ('offer'), for one end of a connecting 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: Excursions can, in US, go awry (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excursions\nAn envelope ('in') of TIN ('can') in OUGS, an anagram ('awry') of 'US 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: Vocal prompt expected soon (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN SIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: expected soon\nSounds like ('vocal') INCITE ('prompt')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 system without interior sealant short of power (6)","output":"### Answer: SMUTTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirty\nA charade of SM ('**S**yste**M** without interior') plus [p]UTTY ('sealant') minus the P ('short 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: Reporter, having rattled on, we'd shun (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWSHOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reporter\nAn anagram ('having rattled') of 'on we'd shun'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 during contest he resigned (5)","output":"### Answer: THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: At that point\nA hidden answer in ('during') 'contes**T HE RE**signed'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 piece from host among a lot in broadcast (9,6)","output":"### Answer: MOONLIGHT SONATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piano piece\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'host among a lot in', for Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with attitude rest (6)","output":"### Answer: REPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rest\nA charade of RE (Royal 'Engineers') plus POSE ('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: Revolutionary takes action against small party, harbouring yen to be epic hero (8)","output":"### Answer: ODYSSEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: epic hero\nAn envelope ('harbouring') of Y ('yen', Japanese currency) in ODSSEUS, a reversal ('revolutionary') of SUES ('takes action against') plus S ('small') plus DO ('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: Resentful about English authority (6)","output":"### Answer: SOURCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: authority\nA charade of SOUR ('resentful') plus C (*circa*, 'about') plus E ('English'). It took me quite a while to unsee 'about' as an envelope 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: Puzzles in sequence by me consuming time (9)","output":"### Answer: MYSTERIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzles\nAn envelope ('consuming') of T ('time') in MY SERIES ('sequence by 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: Be careful for example with good case, detained by minor parts (4,2,9)","output":"### Answer: WALK ON EGGSHELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be careful\nAn envelope ('detained by') of E.G. ('for example') plus G ('good') plus SHELL ('case') in WALK-ONS ('minor parts', non-speaking, 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: Charged article? Carbon copy, not new (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charged\nA charade of A (indefinite 'article') plus CC ('carbon copy'; the abbreviation has long outlived the carbon paper) plus USED ('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: Portrayals of past events from fraud among others followed by angry protests (15)","output":"### Answer: RECONSTRUCTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Portrayals of past events\nAn envelope ('among') of CON ('fraud') in REST ('others') plus RUCTIONS ('angry protests')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 well stocked with new wine (5)","output":"### Answer: PLONK \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nAn envelope ('stocked') of N ('new') in PL ('place') plus OK ('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: Inspector with swagger arresting second suspect (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: suspect\nAn envelope ('arresting') of S ('second') in DI (Detective 'Inspector') plus STRUT ('swagger')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 yielding dye, imported initially, doing badly (6)","output":"### Answer: INDIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant yielding dye\nA charade of I ('**I**mported initially') plus NDIGO, an anagram ('badly') 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: Communist among number safe in cathedral (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NOTRE DAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: cathedral\nAn envelope (among') of RED ('communist') in NO ('number') plus TAME ('safe'), for various cathedrals, the most famous being the Paris landmark."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsuitable term in sermon I'm changing (8)","output":"### Answer: MISNOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsuitable term\nAn anagram ('changing') of 'sermon 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: Correct about dog missing old tramp (6)","output":"### Answer: TRUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tramp\nAn envelope ('about') of 'd[o]g' minus the O ('missing old') in 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: Made calm case, not half old-fashioned (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made calm\nA charade of '[ca]se' minus the first two of the four letters ('not half') plus DATED ('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: Scene of motor race with bends covering miles (2,4)","output":"### Answer: LE MANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scene of motor race\nAn envelope ('covering') of M ('miles') in LEANS ('bends')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exultant cry from western band (5)","output":"### Answer: WHOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exultant cry\nA charade of W ('western') plus HOOP ('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: The Spanish invested in second-rate capital (8)","output":"### Answer: BELGRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\nAn envelope ('invested in') of EL ('the Spanish') in B GRADE ('second-rate'), for the capital of 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: Borne by lymph, a sickness occurring in stages (6)","output":"### Answer: PHASIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: in stages\nA hidden answer ('borne by') in 'lym**PH A SIC**kness'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 speaking comprehensively, subdue expletive (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HOLY COW \n ### Explanation: Definition: expletive\nSounds like ('when speaking') WHOLLY ('comprehensively') plus COW ('subdue')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 note introduced to night-time service (7)","output":"### Answer: LANTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\nAn envelope ('introduced to') of N ('note') in LATE ('night-time') RN (Royal Navy, '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: Weeping mother returned popular award (5)","output":"### Answer: NIOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weeping mother\nA charade of NI, a reversal ('returned') of IN ('popular') plus OBE (Order of the British Empire, 'award'). In Greek mythology, Niobe boasted of her fourteen children to Leto, who only had two; however, those two were Apollo and Artemis. Apollo killed her sons, and Artemis her daughters, leaving Niobe to weep over their 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: Three months guarding border's a tricky problem (9)","output":"### Answer: TRIMESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Three months\nAn envelope ('gusrding') of RIM ('border') in TESTER ('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: Relaxing in bar after shower, one can't concentrate (12)","output":"### Answer: SCATTERBRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one can't concentrate\nA charade of SCATTER ('shower') plus BRAIN, an anagram ('relaxing') of 'in 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: Executing rogue, sorrowful earl replaces head of axe (12)","output":"### Answer: IMPLEMENTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Executing\nA charade of IMP ('rogue') plus LEMENTING, which if LAMENTING ('sorrowful') with the A replaced by E ('earl replacies head of\u00a0**A**xe')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 running through this stratum is increasingly dry (9)","output":"### Answer: THIRSTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: increasingly dry\nAn envelope ('running through') of R ('river') in 'this' plus TIER ('stratum')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 first introduced by married couple? (5)","output":"### Answer: WHIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nA charade of W H (wife and husband, 'married couple') plus IST ('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: Drivers collectively cutting speed in hectic competition (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RAT RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hectic competition\nAn envelope ('cutting') of RAC (Royal Automobile Club, 'drivers collectively') in RATE ('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: Sinful convert ultimately abandons old god (7)","output":"### Answer: IMMORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sinful\nA subtraction: T ('conver**T** ultimately') removed from IMMOR[t]ALm ('old 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: Detectives reported on my little grey cells, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: CORTEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: little grey cells, perhaps\nA charadeof COR ('my') plus TEX, sounding like 'TECS ('detectives')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wrinkling in lettuce is a result of oxygen deficiency (8)","output":"### Answer: CYANOSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a result of oxygen deficiency\nAn envelope ('in') of YAN, an anagram ('wrinkling') of 'any' in COS ('lettuce') plus 'is'. A bluish discoluration of the skin as a result of lack of oxygen in the 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: Responsible for what's inside fuse (6)","output":"### Answer: BEHIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Responsible for\nAn envelope ('inside') of EH ('what') in BIND ('fuse')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ungainly progress, turning two lengths in lido (6)","output":"### Answer: LOLLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make ungainly progress\nA reversal ('turning') of an envelope (in') of L L ('two lengths') in POOL ('lido')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 role void \u2014 US entertainer almost beside herself! (9)","output":"### Answer: RECHERCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Choice\nA charade of RE ('**R**ol**E** void') plus CHER ('US entertainer') plus CHE[r] ('herself') minus her 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: Dieter who won't set off until the very last minute? (4,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: DOWN TO THE WIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: until the very last minute\nAn anagram ('set off') of 'dieter who won'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: Moveable part in breathing equipment (5)","output":"### Answer: HINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moveable part\nA hidden answer ij 'breat**HING E**quipment'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insubstantial small muscle, one failing in test (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insubstantial\nA charade of S ('small') plus PEC ('muscle') plus TR[i]AL ('test') minus the I ('one failing')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Tory cover-up (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tackle\nA charade of CON (Conservative, 'Tory') plus FRONT ('cover-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: Premier team cracked it secretly, pocketing diamonds (9,4)","output":"### Answer: LEICESTER CITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Premier team\nAn envelope ('pocketing') of ICE ('diamonds') in LESTERCITY, an anagram ('cracked') of 'it 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: Old slave's link with sultanate (9)","output":"### Answer: BONDWOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old slave\nA charade of BOND ('link') plus W ('with') plus OMAN ('sultanate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Choir with its quavers breaking new ground (8)","output":"### Answer: HISTORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: breaking new ground\nAn anagram ('quavers') of 'choir' plus '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: Sellers turned up bearing dressing material for minor wound (8)","output":"### Answer: SPLINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: minor wound\nAn envelope ('bearing') of LINT ('dressing material') in SPER, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of REPS ('sellers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 it's wrapped in rind for the most part (6)","output":"### Answer: CITRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nAn envelope ('wrapped in') of 'it' in CRUS[t] ('rind') mminuls the last letter ('for the most 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: They usually hold up\u00a0tails (6)","output":"### Answer: STALKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They usually hold up\nDouble 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: Third of Austrians are obliged to use plane (5)","output":"### Answer: SHAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: use plane\nA charade of S ('third of Au**S**trians') plus HAVE ('are obliged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 humour, though mostly funny (7)","output":"### Answer: WITHOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lacking\nA charade of WIT ('humour') plus HOUT, an anagram ('funny') of 'thou[gh]' minus its last two letters ('mostly' \u2013 which mostly indicates dropping one letter from th*e *end, but there is no good reason why it should not indicate 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: Doctor reveals more than 2 or 3? (7)","output":"### Answer: SEVERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: more than 2 or 3\nAn anagram ('doctor') of 'reveals'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 go quietly (4)","output":"### Answer: WEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\nA charade of WEE ('go') plus P ('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: From earliest times, the odd vampire left behind one blood group (9)","output":"### Answer: PRIMAEVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: From earliest times\nA charade of PRIMAEV, an anagram ('the odd') of 'vampire' plus A ('one blood group') plus (indicated by 'behind') 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: Not even Bale is Wales' last scorer (5)","output":"### Answer: BLISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: scorer\nA charade of BL ('not even\u00a0**B**a**L**e') plus 'is' plus S ('Wale**S** last'). The definition is most likely the composer ('scorer') , and the surface is a 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: One writing grand, fine novel \u2014 one with cutting edge (8)","output":"### Answer: PENKNIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with cutting edge\nA charade of PEN ('one writing') plus K ('grand') plus NIFE, an anagram ('novel') 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: Regularly looks at TV series (4)","output":"### Answer: LOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV series\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of '**L**o**O**k**S** a**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: Almost hit daughter coming out of one's shower? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: coming out of one's shower? (5)\nA charade of CLOU[t] ('hit') minus its last letter ('almost') plus D ('daughter'). Unless one is into cold showers, there will be a CLOUD of steam 'coming out of one's shower'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wind from bared US bums (4)","output":"### Answer: OBOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some wind\n[h]OBOE[s] ('US bums'; the second E is optional) minus its outer letters ('bared')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winter sportsmen not right as weather forecasters? (5)","output":"### Answer: SKIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: weather forecasters\nSKIE[r]S ('winter sportsmen') minus the R ('not 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: Number 4 scores with a boundary (6-3)","output":"### Answer: EIGHTY-SIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\nA charade of EIGHTY ('4 scores') plus SIX ('boundary', 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: Team playing in China (4)","output":"### Answer: MATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: China\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'team', for the rhyming slang '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: Tesla faults annoying children? (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: annoying children?\nA charade of T ('Tesla' as a unit of magnetic flux) plus ERRORS ('faults')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interval drinks? Event has bottles (7)","output":"### Answer: SEVENTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interval\nA hidden answer ('bottles') in 'drink**S EVENT H**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: No talking in Hanover Square (4)","output":"### Answer: NINE \n ### Explanation: No talking in Hanover Square (4)\nOuch! In German ('in Hanover') 'no' is NEIN, which sound like ('talking') NINE, which is the 'square' of 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: Steal from Polish characters drunk on flight after vacation (8)","output":"### Answer: SHOPLIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steal\nA charade of SHOPLI, an anagram ('drunk') of 'Polish' ('characters' just indicates the letters of this word) [;us FT (**'F**ligh**T** 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: Commotion behind the Guardian (6)","output":"### Answer: RUMPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commotion\nA charade of RUMP ('behind') plus US ('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: Side finally leading game \u2014 having changed side, won again (8)","output":"### Answer: REGAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: won again\nAn anagram ('game') of E ('sid**E** finally') plus 'leading' with the L changed to R (left to right, 'having changed 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: Joy needs to pull a man (6)","output":"### Answer: HEAVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joy\nA charade of HEAVE ('pull') plus N (knight, chess '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: Stones' No 1, covered by Prince (4)","output":"### Answer: HAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stones\nAn envelope ('covered by') of I ('No 1' \u2013 personal pronoun, in a different case: \"looking out for No 1\") in HAL ('Prince'). 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: Politician into initially inept football team? They're getting better (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPROVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're getting better\nAn envelope ('into') of MP ('politician')\u00a0in I ('initially\u00a0**I**nept') plus ROVERS ('football team' \u2013 here are various such, including Blackburn Rovers \u2013 with apologies to supporters of other Rovers 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: Region's flora and fauna in book by Greek character (5)","output":"### Answer: BIOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Region's flora and fauna\nA charade of B ('book') plus IOTA ('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: Idiot box broadcast ideas for fantastic state of happiness (5,8)","output":"### Answer: FOOL\u2019S PARADISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fantastic state of happiness\nA charade of FOOL ('idiot') plus SPAR ('box') plus ADISE, an anagram ('broadcast') of '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: Credit Leavers? No question, they're animals to US (8)","output":"### Answer: CRITTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: animals to US\nA charade of CR ('credit') plus [qu]ITTERS ('leavers') minus the QU ('no 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: Wherein one gets stoned \u2014 awful dump, I gathered (5,3)","output":"### Answer: OPIUM DEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wherein one gets stoned\nThe definition also forms part of the wordplay (or, with a little licence, the clue may be regarded as an &lit, which is probably the intention). An envelope ('wherein \u2026 gathered') of PIUMD, an anagram (awful') of 'dump I' in OEN, an anagram ('gets stoned') 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: Explicit communication by film group (6)","output":"### Answer: SEXTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\nA charade of SEXT ('explicit communication') plus ET ('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: Like anteaters and armadillos, say, heading off to back garden? (8)","output":"### Answer: EDENTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like anteaters and armadillos\nA charade of EDEN ('garden') plus [s]TATE ('say') minus its first letter ('heading off'). 'Back' indicates the order of the 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: Cheat plays field, nicking diamonds and rupees (7)","output":"### Answer: FIDDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheat\nA charade of FIDDLE, an envelope ('nicking') of D ('diamonds') in FIDLE, an anagram ('plays') of 'field'; plus R ('rupees')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 annually provided by one in cricket club (7)","output":"### Answer: PACIFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of PA (*Per Annum*, 'annually') plus IF ('provided') plus I ('one') plus CC ('cricket club'). 'Drink' in the sense of sea. A very big 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: Top one of 15 is one of 15 (4)","output":"### Answer: LION \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of 15\nI think that the first 'one of 15' refers to the theme, which, with a little goodwill, indicateses 15 musicals, of which the LION King is the 'top' grossing so far. Does the SUPERBOWL count as a 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: Big game's excellent winger (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SUPER BOWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big game\nA charade of SUPERB ('excellent') plus OWL ('winger'), for the annual apotheosis of commercialism and American 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: She showed some initiative in revolution (5)","output":"### Answer: EVITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('in revolution') answer in 'initi**ATIVE**', for Eva Peron (and the musical), with an extended 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: Device for electricians makes them more nervous (8)","output":"### Answer: OHMMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Device for electricians\nAn anagram ('makes \u2026 nervous') of 'them 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: Men in cabarets strip off (4)","output":"### Answer: CATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Men\nA subtraction: 'ca[bare]ts' minus BARE ('strip off' \u2013 that is, 'strip' as a verb, to bare), for the vintage jazz 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: Not at home during quiet quarter (5)","output":"### Answer: SOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarte\nAn envelope('during') of OUT ('not in') in SH ('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: She's eliminated artist from unarmed combat (4)","output":"### Answer: KATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\nA subtraction: KA[ra]TE ('unarmed combat') minus tRA ('[has] eliminated 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: Consumed about city vehicle offering many options (1,2,5)","output":"### Answer: A LA CARTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: offering many options\nAn envelope ('about') of LA ('city') plus CAR ('vehicle') in 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: Boys now and then nurse sick goat (5)","output":"### Answer: BILLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: goat\nAn envelope ('nurse') of ILL ('sick') in BY ('**B**o**Y**s now and 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: Pulled over lad running round with beak (4-5)","output":"### Answer: HOOK-NOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with beak\nAn envelope ('over') of NOS, a reversal ('running round') of SON ('lad') in HOOKED ('pulled')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for a book (4)","output":"### Answer: EZRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pound\nDouble definition: EZRA Pound, the poet, and the book 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: Burn fuel occasionally in entrance (7)","output":"### Answer: RIVULET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burn\nDoubly duplicitous: 'burn' as a noun, a stream, and 'entrance' as a verb, to mesmerize. An envelope ('in') of UL\u00a0('f**U**e**L** occasionally') in RIVET ('entrance')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spook horse in show with mike (7)","output":"### Answer: PHANTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spook\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('horse') in PANTO ('show') plus M ('mike', radio 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: Show privates one after performance (4)","output":"### Answer: GIGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\nDefinition and two wordplays: GI is a 'private', so, whimsically, GIGI is two of them; and a charade of GIG ('performance') plus I ('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: Poster girl's getting over old breathing restriction (8)","output":"### Answer: ADENOIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: breathing restriction\nAn envelope ('getting over') of O ('old') in AD ('poster') plus ENID'S ('girl'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: Judge is having to defend hostess (6)","output":"### Answer: GEISHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: ostess\nA hidden answer ('to defend') in 'jud**GE IS HA**ving'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cheer welcoming politician's preparation to speak (8)","output":"### Answer: HARRUMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: preparation to speak\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of MP ('politician') in HARRUH, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of HURRAH ('cheer'). I associate HARRUMPH with an expression of disapproval, but it is a clearing of the throat, which may be a 'preparation 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: Sailor comes into fortune with plenty of 21 (6)","output":"### Answer: PILOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with plenty of 21\nAn envelope ('comes into) of OS (Ordinary Seaman, 'sailor') in PILE ('fortune'). The reference is to 21D 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: Miss large equipment being erected (4)","output":"### Answer: GIRL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss\nA reversal ('being erected' in a down light) of L ('large') plus RIG ('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: Impresarios botch up records (9)","output":"### Answer: PRODUCERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impresarios\nAn anagram ('botch' as an imperative) of 'up 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: Message held up in parliament (5)","output":"### Answer: EMAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Message\nA hidden ('held') reversed ('up in a down light) answer in 'par**LIAME**nt'. Much to setter's relief, the word no longer has to be hyphenated."}
{"instruction":"You 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 introduction needed for elite competitors (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: competitors\n[g]ENTRY ('elite') minus uts first letter ('no introduction 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: Vocalist enlists pair that should raise game (8)","output":"### Answer: SPRINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that should raise game\nAn envelope ('enlists') of PR ('pair') in SINGER ('vocalist'), for breeds of hunting dogs \u2013 in full, (English or Welsh) springer 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: Sort English news in Kentucky county (8)","output":"### Answer: KILKENNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: county\nAn envelope ('in') of ILK ('sort') plus E ('English') plus NN ('news' \u2013 cf. 1D) in KY ('Kentucky'), for the county of Ireland. Hard cheese for anyone who can reel off the Kentucky counties \u2013 all 120 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: Refrain in Switzerland or America (6)","output":"### Answer: CHORUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refrain\nA charade of CH ('Switzerland' IVR) plus 'or' plus US ('America'); 'refrain' 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: New growth had damaged idol (6)","output":"### Answer: BUDDHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: idol\nA charade of BUD ('new growth') plus DHA, an anagram ('damaged') of '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: Shock personnel keeping fit (4)","output":"### Answer: HAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock\nAn envelope (yes, for a four-letter answer! 'keeping') of AI (that is, A-one, 'fit') in HR (Human Resources, '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: Top\u00a0that's hit in anger (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\nDouble definition. For once, I spotted the theme in time to help me 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: Decorated old woman at match embarrassed about nothing (9)","output":"### Answer: BROIDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decorated old\nAn envelope ('about') of O ('nothing') in BRIDE ('woman at match') plus RED ('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: No time for homely fashions (5)","output":"### Answer: MODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashions\nA subtraction: MODES[t] ('homely') minus the T ('no 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: Demands pounds in speech (5)","output":"### Answer: NEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demands\nA homophone ('in speech') of KNEADS ('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: Humourless politician with a stern style a bit like Trump's? (9)","output":"### Answer: POMPADOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: style a bit like Trump's?\nA charade of PO (-faced, 'humourless') plus MP ('politician') plus 'a' plus DOUR ('stern'). The reference in the definition is to the fellow'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: Politician and tennis player, without hesitation the top celebrities (10)","output":"### Answer: FEDERALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician\nA charade of FEDER[er]\u00a0('tennis player') minus the ER ('without hesitation') plus A-LIST ('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: Water's about to ooze (4)","output":"### Answer: SEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: ooze\nA reversal ('about') of PEE'S ('water'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: Height certain to collect rubbish (7)","output":"### Answer: STATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Height\nAn envelope ('to collect') of TAT ('rubbish') in SURE ('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: Untidy heap containing red, decomposing shrub (7)","output":"### Answer: EPHEDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrub\nAn envelope ('containing') of EDR, an anagram ('decomposing') of 'red' in EPHA, another anagram ('untidy') of 'heap'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 extra hard after holiday to produce something old and saucy? (7)","output":"### Answer: CATCHUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: something old and saucy?\nCATCH UP ('work extra hard after holiday'), for a variant ('old'?) spelling of ketchup."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is good in loose cloak (7)","output":"### Answer: DOMINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\nAn envelope ('in') of G ('good') in DOMINO ('loose cloak'), for Pl\u00e1cido."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about a murder (4)","output":"### Answer: SLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: murder\nAn envelope ('about') of 'a' in SLY ('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: Their horses are in front, running a bit closer (10)","output":"### Answer: CABRIOLETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Their horses are in front\nAn anagram ('running') of 'a bit closer'. The answer now refers to a convertible car, but is \u2013 or was \u2013 also a 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: Shown to be exonerated, five released (9)","output":"### Answer: INDICATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shown\n[v]INDICATED ('exonerated') minus the V (Roman numeral 'five 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: Turkish community is said to adjoin old Russian community (5)","output":"### Answer: IZMIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turkish community\nA charade of IZ, sounding like ('said') 'is' plus MIR ('old Russian community', a pre-revolutionary peasant farming commune)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in which car manufacturer lays off workers, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: NISAN \n ### Explanation: Month in which car manufacturer lays off workers, finally (5)\nNIS[s]AN (Japanese 'car manufacturer') minus the S ('lays off worker**S**, finally'), for the month 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: Vital chaps who help rulers (9)","output":"### Answer: COREGENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: who help rulers\nA charade of CORE ('vital') plus GENTS ('chaps'); a REGENT might be someone who helps a king, perhaps during his minority (altbough \"help\" may not always be the right word), and COREGENTS would be a pair of them (probably for each to counter the ambitions 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: Prohibition on very loud Canadian resort (5)","output":"### Answer: BANFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canadian resort\nA charade of BAN ('prohibition') plus FF (*fortissimo*, musically 'very 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: Port's beginning to drop floating structure, causing a financial problem (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a financial problem\nDOVER ('port') with the first letter moved to the end ('beginning to drop') to give OVERD; plus RAFT ('floating 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: Drug that is suspect makes one deeply agitated (10)","output":"### Answer: DISTRAUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: deeply agitated\nAn anagram ('suspect') of 'drug 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: Check made by engineers on regular beat? (7)","output":"### Answer: REPULSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Check\nA charade of RE (Royal 'Engineers') plus PULSE ('regular 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: Valley outside the borders of my French estate (7)","output":"### Answer: DEMESNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: estate\nAn envelope ('outside the borders of') of MES ('my French', for plural possessions) in DENE ('valley'). I have put 'the borders of' in the envelope indictor for want of any better place to put 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 has ditchwater? There's nothing that's dull about it! (4)","output":"### Answer: MOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One has ditchwater?\nAn envelope ('about it') of O ('nothing') in MAT (or matt, '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: Girl with poem in the tube (5)","output":"### Answer: DIODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tube\nA charade of DI ('girl') plus ODE ('poem'). A diode could be a vacuum 'tube', but now would be a solid state 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: Modern music on sound system in street party, a form of torture (9)","output":"### Answer: STRAPPADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a form of torture\nAn envelope ('in') of RAP ('modern music') plus PA (Public Address, 'sound system') in ST ('street') plus DO ('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: Cleaning mess \u2014 what's humiliating about that? (10)","output":"### Answer: SHAMPOOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleaning\nAn envelope ('about that') of POO ('mess') in SHAMING ('humiliating')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breakaway meeting involving London's financial district? (9)","output":"### Answer: SECESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breakaway\nAn envelope ('involving') of EC (postal codes, 'London's financial district') inSESSION ('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: Poser of threat, desperate fellow? Foreigner no longer our enemy (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DANGER MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poser of threat\nA charade of DAN ('desperate fellow', for the cartoon character in\u00a0*The Dandy*) plus GERMAN ('foreigner no longer our 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: Malleable president finally in charge (7)","output":"### Answer: PLASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malleable\nA charade of P ('president'; an abbreviation not given in Chambers, but it appears in the combination POTUS) plus LAST ('finally'?) plus IC ('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: One enthralled by left-winger repeatedly turning up as a mocker (7)","output":"### Answer: DERIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: mocker\nA reversal('turning up' in a down light) of an envelope ('enthralled by') of I ('one') in RED RED ('left-winger 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: Conductors with no love for the mountains (5)","output":"### Answer: ANDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: the mountains\nAN[o]DES ('conductors') minus the O ('with no 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: Rich man making appeal for help, having hoarded gold (5)","output":"### Answer: SOROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rich man\nAn envelope ('having hoarded') of OR ('gold') in SOS ('appeal for help'), 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: Examination less than barely adequate (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examination\nSCAN[t] ('barely adequate') minus its last letter ('less than')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flexibility shown by university, on reflection, accepting most of criticism attached to it (10)","output":"### Answer: ELASTICITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flexibility\nAn envelope ('accepting') of STIC[k] ('sriticism') minus its last letter ('most of') plus ('attached to') 'it' in ELAY, a reversal ('on reflection') of YALE ('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: Foil and items of kitchenware around (4)","output":"### Answer: STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foil\nA reversal ('around') of POTS ('items of kitckenware')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Provider of food hundred consumed? About right (7)","output":"### Answer: CATERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provider of food\nA charade of C (Roman numeral, 'hundred') plus ATE ('consumed') plus RE ('about') plus R ('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: Twister in trouble after split (7)","output":"### Answer: TORNADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Twister\nA charade of TORN ('split') plus ADO ('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: Excessively confident, following man obeyed foolishly (6,7)","output":"### Answer: BEYOND MEASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excessively\nA charade of BEYOND MEA, an anagram ('foolishly') of 'man obeyed'; plus SURE ('confident')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 planes used in research sped under a cloud (9)","output":"### Answer: DISGRACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: under a cloud\nAn envelope ('used in') of S ('last of plane**S**') in DIG ('research') plus RACED ('sped')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 releasing small lock (5)","output":"### Answer: TRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lock\nA subtraction: [s]TRESS ('pressure') minus the S ('releasing 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: Pay for area of responsibility (5)","output":"### Answer: REMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay\nDouble 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: Outcome ensured after work by lieutenant (3,6)","output":"### Answer: END RESULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outcome \nA charade of ENDRESU, an anagram ('after work') of 'ensured' plus LT ('lieutenant')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 disagreeable newspaper initially annoyed group of stars (8,5)","output":"### Answer: SOUTHERN CROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: group of stars\nAn envelope ('in') of THE (definite 'article') in SOUR ('disagreeable') plus N ('**N**ewspaper initially') plus CROSS ('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: Endlessly lively crowd around city (7)","output":"### Answer: BRISTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nA charade of BRIS[k] ('lively') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus TOL, a reversal ('around') of LOT ('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: Blunder amid cheers at home ground (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ground\nAn envelope ('amid') of ERR ('blunder') in TA ('cheers', thank you) plus 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: Musical form occupying learner again (4)","output":"### Answer: RAGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical form\nA hidden answer ('occupying') in 'learne**R AGA**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: One clear trail skirting edge of mirage, shimmering (10)","output":"### Answer: IRIDESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shimmering\nAn envelope ('skirting') of E ('edge of mirag**E**'; not a construction universally approved) in I ('one') plus RID ('clear') plus SCENT ('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: Every train losing time (4)","output":"### Answer: EACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Every\nA subtraction: [t]EACH ('train') minus the T ('losing 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: Worker perhaps is grabbing beer without hesitation in French resort (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTIBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: French resort\nAn envelope ('grabbing') of 'be[er]' minus ER ('without hesitation') in ANT ('worker perhaps') plus 'is'. The answer reminds me of the hilarious clip of Boby Lapointe singing in Truffaud's\u00a0*Tirez sur la Pianiste"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chatter, pretty excited, about King, fantasy author (5,9)","output":"### Answer: TERRY PRATCHETT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fantasy author\nAn envelope ('about') of R (*Rex*, 'king') in TERYPRATCHETT, an anagram ('excited') of 'chatter pretty', for a whom I had not encountered before; fortunately the anagram was guidance 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: Story about following river in stylish French article (9)","output":"### Answer: CHRONICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Story\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('river') plus ON ('about' with 'following' indicating the order of the particles) in CHIC ('stylish') plus LE ('French 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: Bear, masculine symbol of tribe? (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: symbol of tribe\nA charade of TOTE ('bear', verb) plus M ('masculine')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 piece of publicity breaking ceasefire (7)","output":"### Answer: TRADUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malign\nAn envelope ('breaking') of AD ('piece of publicity') in TRUCE ('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: Be inquisitive, holding obvious pose, leaning (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPENSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaning\nAn envelope ('holding') of OPEN ('obvious') SIT ('pose') in PRY ('be inquisitive')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, rather odd act on stage (5,3,6)","output":"### Answer: TREAD THE BOARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition:  act on stage\nAn anagram ('wild') of 'beast rather odd'.. 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: Direct obstacle in area of browser (7,3)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESS BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of browser\nA charade of ADDRESS ('direct') plus BAR ('obstacle')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stalwart inspector with Jaguar perhaps in action (9)","output":"### Answer: DEDICATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stalwart\nAn envelope ('in') of DI (Detective 'inspector') plus CAT ('Jaguar perhaps' \u2013 deceptive capital) in DEED ('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: Tearful, losing heart over group's first heavy defeat (7)","output":"### Answer: MAULING \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy defeat\nA charade of MAU[d]LIN ('tearful') minus its middle letter ('losing heart') plus G ('**G**roup's 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: Outshine saint in cheerful time (7)","output":"### Answer: UPSTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outshine\nAn envelope ('in') of ST ('saint') in UP ('cheerful') plus AGE ('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: Leader some admire luridly overthrown (5)","output":"### Answer: RULER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('overthrown')\u00a0answer in 'admi**RE LUR**idly'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sandpiper\u00a0in\u00a0cluster\u00a0(4)","output":"### Answer: KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sandpiper\nDouble definition. The red knot, a sandpiper"}
{"instruction":"You 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 area in bay, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: HOARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rough\nAn envelope ('in') of A ('area') in HORSE ('bay, 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: Traps fish in cold drink (3,5)","output":"### Answer: GIN SLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold drink\nA charade of GINS ('traps') plus LING ('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: Blunder into setter's jolly (5)","output":"### Answer: MERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: jolly\nAn envelope ('into') of ERR ('blunder') in MY ('setter'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: Pale flame around national emblem (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MAPLE LEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: national emblem\nAn anagram ('around') of 'pale flame', for the Canadian 'national 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: Drink with setter \u2014 a depressing experience (9)","output":"### Answer: SUNDOWNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charadeof SUN ('setter' \u2013 although the sun also rises) plus DOWNER ('a depressing 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: Drinks with English guy (5)","output":"### Answer: TEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: guy\nA charade of TEAS ('drinks) plus E ('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: Boxer might take this drink, sitting next to bar (12)","output":"### Answer: COUNTERPUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxer might take this\nA charade of COUNTER ('bar') plus PUNCH ('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: Very small margin showing musical's range (5,7)","output":"### Answer: HAIR\u2019S BREADTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very small margin\nA charade of HAIR'S ('musical's') plus BREADTH ('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, old, with bad back (5)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\nA charade of O ('old') plus LIVE, a reversal ('back') of EVIL ('bad'), for the female 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: Boozer allowed yard plugs? (9)","output":"### Answer: PUBLICITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: plugs\nA charade of PUB ('boozer') plus LICIT ('allowed') plus Y ('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: Remove gathering in part of collar with a low neckline (9)","output":"### Answer: DECOLLETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with a low neckline\nAn envelope ('gathering in') of COL ('part of\u00a0**COL**lar') in DELETE ('remove'). The answer\u00a0being borrowed from the French, it should have a acute accent on the final 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: Japanese screen shop Jim closed early (5)","output":"### Answer: SHOJI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese screen\n'sho[w] ji[m]' with both words truncated ('closed 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: Driver reversed right over cat? It's messy (8)","output":"### Answer: MOTORIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Driver\nA charade of MOTOR, a reversal ('reversed') of R ('right') plus O ('over') plus TOM ('cat'); plus IST, an anagram ('messy') 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: Remain a year in county, returning after time away (4,2)","output":"### Answer: STAY ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remain\nAn envelope ('in') of A Y ('a year') in STON, a reversal ('returning') of NOT[t]S (Nottinghamshire, 'county'), minus a T ('after time 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: Nostalgic setter's one into wine (8)","output":"### Answer: HOMESICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nostalgic\nAn envelope ('into') of ME' ('setter\") plus S (from the apostrophy s) plus I ('one') in HOCK ('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: Balloonist, say, in bar with tipsy aunt (8)","output":"### Answer: AERONAUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Balloonist\nA charade of AERO (chocolate 'bar'; trade name) plus NAUT, an anagram ('tipsy') of '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: Final authority is Mum? (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SAY-SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final authority\nSAYS 0 ('is 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: Calm after suffering a terrible bump (13)","output":"### Answer: IMPERTURBABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calm\nAn anagram ('after suffering') of 'a terrible bump'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 crown jewels kings have left for display (9)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: display\nDevious: SPEC[k] ('spot' as a noun, a small mark) plus TAC[k]LE ('crown jewels'\u00a0\u2013\u00a0more often, and less grandiosely, \"the family jewels\", I think; anyway, colloquialisms for the male genitalia) minus a K in each particle ('kings having 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: The first cold before March is over in permanently cold area (6)","output":"### Answer: ICECAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: permanently cold area\nA charade of I ('the first') plus C ('cold') plus ECAP, a reversal ('is over') of PACE ('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: Boss finding return of whistle-blower something tiresome (6)","output":"### Answer: GAFFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boss\nA reversal ('return of') of REF ('whistle-blower') plus FAG ('something tiresome')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Joel's peers are surprised he imports porn (5,8)","output":"### Answer: MINOR PROPHETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joel's peers\nAn anagram ('surprised') of 'he imports porn'; Joel is one of the books of the Old Testament, or the\u00a0Tanakh; along with the other eleven eponymous prophets, they are referred to as MINOR because the relatively short length of their 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: Old Morris\u00a0sales rep? (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAVELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Morris\nDouble definition; the first is a reference to an estate or station wagon version of the Morris Minor 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: Recommending power gets put into a small boat (8)","output":"### Answer: ADVISORY \n ### Explanation: Recommending power gets put into a small boat (8)\nAn envelope ('gets put into') of VIS ('power', from the Latin; were you also looking for a P?) in A DORY ('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: Cooler sounding Scot in musical mode (8)","output":"### Answer: PHRYGIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical mode\nA charade of PHRYG, a homophone ('sounding') of FRIDGE ('cooler') plus IAN ('Scot')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 initially supporting Tory party member's cover-up? (6)","output":"### Answer: CONDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: member's cover-up?\nA charade of CON (Conservative, 'Tory') plus DO ('party') plus M ('**M**inister 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: Say The Lion King's last century acting, in part (3,3)","output":"### Answer: BIG CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Say The Lion\nAn envelope ('in') of G ('kin**G**'s last') plus C ('century') plus A ('acting') in BIT ('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: Small map of Spain in this month's brief (5)","output":"### Answer: INSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small map\nAn envlope ('in') of E ('Spain' IVR) in INST ('this month's brief')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caretaker's start-of-year rise (7)","output":"### Answer: JANITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caretaker\nA charade of JAN I ('start-of-year') plus TOR (hill, '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: Top copper? (7)","output":"### Answer: REDHEAD \n ### Explanation: Top copper? (7)\nCryptic 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 a sock in it (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOE \n ### Explanation: Put a sock in it (4)\nCryptic 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: Revile dad horribly, being a reckless type (9)","output":"### Answer: DAREDEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a reckless type\nAn anagram ('horribly') of 'revile dad'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aerated bath in Don's place (5)","output":"### Answer: SPAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don's place\nA charade of SPA ('aerated bath') plus '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: Heartless superstar gets speed (8)","output":"### Answer: CELERITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: speed\nCELE[b](RITY ('superstar') minus 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: Curse as front breaks off explosive (4)","output":"### Answer: HELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse\n[s]HELL ('explosive') minus its first letter ('as fromt breaks 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: Spell of delight (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spell\nDouble 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: Pawnbroker's wife? (4)","output":"### Answer: AUNT \n ### Explanation: Pawnbroker's wife? (4)\nA play on UNCLE as colloquial for a 'pawnbroker'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Destruction is wonderful (8)","output":"### Answer: SMASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Destruction\nDouble 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: Announced spaces for loading coarse cloth (5)","output":"### Answer: BAIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: coarse cloth\nSounds like ('announced') BAYS ('spaces for loading')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 responsibility for rubbish users hold (9)","output":"### Answer: SHOULDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Takes responsibility for\nAn anagram ('rubbish') of 'users hold'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 waistcoat is small, in check (4)","output":"### Answer: VEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: States waistcoat\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('small') in VET ('check'), for the American English 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: Where fashion advice appears popular (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN VOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: popular\nDefinition and literal reference to the 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: Seeing poorly, get glasses finally for book (7)","output":"### Answer: GENESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\nA charade of GENESI, an anagram ('poorly') of 'seeing'; plus S ('glasse**S** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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? Try to have one (4)","output":"### Answer: BASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\nTo \"have a BASH\" is to 'try'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hacking, will fear this security measure? (8)","output":"### Answer: FIREWALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: this security measure\nAn anagram ('hacking') of 'will fear', with an extended 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: The last to get such a spoon (6)","output":"### Answer: WOODEN \n ### Explanation: The last to get such a spoon (6)\nMarginally cryptic 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: In grandfather's case, a regular swinger (8)","output":"### Answer: PENDULUM \n ### Explanation: In grandfather's case, a regular swinger (8)\nCryptic 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: In the cold, shake and shatter (6)","output":"### Answer: SHIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the cold, shake\nDouble 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: Carry away\u00a0proceeds of robbery (4)","output":"### Answer: HAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carry away\nDouble definition, but close to the same definition twice 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: Shape of playing field a mess (9)","output":"### Answer: RECTANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape\nA charade of REC ('playing field') plus TANGLE ('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: Energy of son, 11 \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: STEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Energy\nA charade of S ('son') plus TEAM ('11')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 nervous energy, after 10s (5)","output":"### Answer: TENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: nervous\nA charade of TENS ('10s') plus 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: Kid almost a yob? Relax (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CHILL OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relax\nA charade of CHIL[d] ('kid') minus its last letter ('almost') plus 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: No light opinion formed by the critical (1,3,4)","output":"### Answer: A DIM VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: formed by the critical\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spinners coming up? Absolutely right (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SPOT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely right\nA reversal ('coming up' in a down light) of NO TOPS ('no spinners')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0such a hopeless case (6)","output":"### Answer: BASKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hamper\nDouble 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: Go down its plughole? (4)","output":"### Answer: SINK \n ### Explanation: Go down its plughole? (4)\nCryptic\/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: Lampoon Saint Christopher (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lampoon\nA charade of S ('saint' \u2013 more often abbreviated to ST., but plain S is known, with plural SS) plus KIT (a familiar form of the name 'Christopher'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebrated musician goes rocking through (7)","output":"### Answer: SEGOVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrated musician\nA charade of SEGO, an anagram ('rocking') of 'goes'; plus VIA ('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: Protected by relative, one goes after rogue element (7)","output":"### Answer: CADMIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: element\nA charade of CAD ('rogue') plus MIUM, an envelope ('protected by') of I ('one') in MUM ('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: Rum in spirits taken by cautious gambler? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SHORT ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken by cautious gambler?\nAn envelope ('in') of ODD ('rum') in SHORTS ('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: Country craft means of moving over sands (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAND YACHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: means of moving over sands\nA simple charade of LAND ('country') plus YACHT ('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: Politician's joint associates (10)","output":"### Answer: MEMBERSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: associates\nA charade of MEMBER'S ('politician's') plus HIP ('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: House move seen as good reasoning (6,5)","output":"### Answer: COMMON SENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: good reasoning\nA charade of COMMONS ('House' of Parliament) plus ENSE, an amagram ('move') of '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: Rotor-like, clip-on arm aid failed? No answer (11)","output":"### Answer: PALINDROMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rotor-like\nAn anagram ('failed') of 'clip-on arm [a]id' minus an A ('no answer'), 'rotor' being an example of a palindrome."}
{"instruction":"You 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 warning from this arresting officer's yarn? (10,4)","output":"### Answer: CAUTIONARY TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take warning from this\nI cannot see more to the wordplay than the idea of an arresting officer letting someone off with a caution."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mood: downed mild (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mild\nA charade of TEMPER ('bad mood') plus ATE ('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: Does Dylan's composition, Times Past (5,4)","output":"### Answer: OLDEN DAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Times Past\nAn anagram ('composition') of 'does Dylan'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 assumed by wild ape, one freed with strings (7)","output":"### Answer: PAROLEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one freed with strings\nAn envelope ('assumed by') of ROLE ('function') in PAE, an anagram ('wild') of '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: Creative type making place for a piggy bank (7)","output":"### Answer: STYLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creative type\nA charade of STY ('place for piggy') plus LIST ('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: \"Tropical plant\", one says in cod Italian style? (6)","output":"### Answer: SESAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tropical plant\nCod Italian indeed: \"says-a me\" ('one 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: Dull, ultimately depressing as a cotton mill? (6)","output":"### Answer: GLOOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dull\nA charade of G ('ultimately depresin**G**') plus LOOMY ('as a cotton mill?' \u2013 the question mark is most definitely called 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: Scrapped rivets and coin that can be turned into glass (10)","output":"### Answer: VITRESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that can be turned into glass\nA charade of VITRES, an anagram ('scrapped') of 'rivets' plus CENT ('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: Each and every one inflates \u2014 no need to worry (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL IS WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: no need to worry\nA charade of ALL ('each and every') plus I SWELL ('one inflates' \u2013 the two mist be taken together to avoid a gramatical mismatch)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 EU ground is wedge-shaped (9)","output":"### Answer: CUNEIFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: wedge-shaped\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'confirm EU'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 slave, perhaps, takes measure against a terrible sin (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN CHAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: As a slave, perhaps\nA charade of INCH ('measure') plus 'a' plus INS, an anagram ('terrible') of '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: Madonna's intro said to be hard to hear (8)","output":"### Answer: MUTTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard to hear\nA charade of M ('**M**adonna's intro') plus UTTERED ('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: Gosh! Poly's worried about start of current year \u2014 mind study (10)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mind study\nA charade of PSUCHOLOG, an envelope ('about') of C ('start of\u00a0**C**urrent') in PSYHOLOG, an anagram ('worried') of 'gosh poly'; plus Y ('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: Preserve\u00a0a certain cat (9)","output":"### Answer: MARMALADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve\nDouble 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: Develop one element of Christmas lunch the Northern way? (6,2)","output":"### Answer: SPROUT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Develop\nA charade of SPROUT (perhaps Brussels sprouts are 'one element of the Christmas lunch' in the Brummie household) plus UP ('the Nortern way' on many 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: Rival cheekily appropriates slow-witted leader's first name (8)","output":"### Answer: VLADIMIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: leader's first name (8)\nAn envelope ('appropriates') of DIM ('slow-witted') in VLAIR, an anagram ('cheekily') of 'rival'. The 'leader' would be Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, aka 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: Pacifist element of Goring and Himmler (6)","output":"### Answer: GANDHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pacifist\nA hidden answer ('element of') in 'Gorin**G AND HI**mmler'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 part of city gent's choreographed minor ballet role (6)","output":"### Answer: CYGNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: minor ballet role\nAn anagram ('coreographed') of 'c[it]y gent' minus IT ('it's not part of'), the 'ballet' in question being, of course,\u00a0*Swan 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: Pants and straightens up, you might say (5)","output":"### Answer: TREWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pants\nA homophone ('you might say') of TRUES ('straightens 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: Pilot who dreams where some pigeons are heading? (9)","output":"### Answer: HOMEWARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: where some pigeons are heading?\nAn anagram ('pilot' \u2013 an unusual but, I think, defensible anagrind) of 'who dreams'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a group of ordinary people across Costa Rica (8)","output":"### Answer: ALACRITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispatch\nAn envelope ('across') of CR ('Costa Rica', IVR) in 'a' plus LAITY ('group of ordinary 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: Traveller makes tracks round Arab state (6)","output":"### Answer: ROMANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traveller\nAn envelope ('round') of OMAN ('Arab state') in RY (railway, '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: Jack hopes to work for old carpenter (6)","output":"### Answer: JOSEPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: old carpenter\nA charade of J ('jack') plus OSEPH, an anagram ('to work') of '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: Washington's sidekick nearly fools poet (8)","output":"### Answer: HAMILTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Washington's sidekick\nA charade of HA[s] ('fools') minus its last letter ('nearly') plus MILTON ('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: Backing group snaffled your drink once! (6)","output":"### Answer: TETHYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink once!\nAn envelope ('snaffled') of THY ('your') in TES, a reversal ('backing') of SET ('group' \u2013 despite the mathematical distinction), for the Ocean between Laurasia and Gondwana in Mesozoic times (252 to 66 million years ago or thereabouts)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 26 papers like the Globe (8)","output":"### Answer: SPHEROID \n ### Explanation: Definition: like the Globe\nA charade of SP (starting price, 'odds') plus HERO ('26', the answer to 26A) plus ID ('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: Small old coin cracks desirable mirror (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECULUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: mirror\nA charade of S ('small') plus PECULUM, an envelope('cracks') of ECU ('old coin') in PLUM ('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: Wife killed nursing king's evil (6)","output":"### Answer: WICKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: evil\nAn envelope ('nursing') of K ('king') in W ('wife') plus ICED ('killed')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lapp cut stats about unknown secret publishing (8)","output":"### Answer: SAMIZDAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: secret publishing\nAn envelope ('about') of Z (mathematical 'unknown') in SAMI ('Lapp') plus DAT[a] ('stats') 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: Soprano cast agree about is fat (6)","output":"### Answer: GREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\nAn envelope ('about') of S ('soprano') in GREAE, an anagram ('cast') of '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: Every year top performance pulls in crowd for musical (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PAJAMA GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical\nAn envelope ('pulls in') of JAM ('crowd') in PA (*per annum*, 'every year') plus A GAME ('top 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: Song about working is set on a pedestal (8)","output":"### Answer: LIONISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: set on a pedestal\nAn envelope ('about') of ON ('working') plus 'is' in LIED ('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: Star in Fiddler on the Roof (4)","output":"### Answer: HERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\nA hidden answer in 't**HE RO**of'. 'Fiddler on' is just along for the ride. ZERO would be an even more unsatisfactory answer (and would not be of help for 15D)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shrouded in faint glow at night (9)","output":"### Answer: STARLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: glow at night\nAn envelope ('shrouded in') of TAR ('sailor') in SLIGHT ('faint')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leading couple quit play (5)","output":"### Answer: HELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm surprised\n[ot]HELLO ('play') minus its first two letters ('leading couple quit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 subject accepts Queen's Award for Drama (7)","output":"### Answer: MACBETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drama\nAn envelope ('accepts') of CBE (Commander of the British Empire, 'Queen's Award') in MATH (mathematics, 'US 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: Lift rug running round European hotel (5)","output":"### Answer: WEIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lift\nA charade of WEIG, an envelope ('running round') of E ('European') in WIG ('rug'); plus H ('hotel' radio 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: Poems lack energy describing mother's heart beats (7)","output":"### Answer: RHYTHMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: beats\nAn envelope ('describing') of TH ('mo**TH**er's heart') in RHYM[e]S ('poems') minus the E ('lacking 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: Playwright collecting villain's carving (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRIMSHAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: carving\nAn envelope ('collecting') of CRIM'S ('villain's' \u2013 Chambers gives CRIM as an abbreviation for criminal, noun) in SHAW ('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: German thriller writer's better (7)","output":"### Answer: GAMBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: better\nA charade of G ('German') plus AMBLER (Eric, 'thriller 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: Crew perform on string instrument (9)","output":"### Answer: MANDOLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nA charade of MAN ('crew', verb) plus DO ('perform') plus LINE ('string')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 take in salty air and a sleep, possibly (9)","output":"### Answer: ESPLANADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to take in salty air\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'and a 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: Talks about a son and daughter's early years (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SALAD DAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: early years\nAn envelope ('about') of 'a' plus LAD ('son') plus D ('daughter') in SAYS ('talks')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Marx brother tours a grand city (7)","output":"### Answer: CHICAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nAn envelope ('tours') of 'a' plus G ('grand') in CHICO ('Marx brother')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 landed up in control of parents (7)","output":"### Answer: MATILDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nAn envelope ('in control of') of TIL, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of LIT ('landed') in MA and DA ('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: Revolutionary faction like some tobacco (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: like some tobacco\nA charade of CHE ('revolutionary') plus WING ('faction')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 primarily loud threatening sound (5)","output":"### Answer: GROWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: threatening sound\nA charade of GROW ('develop') plus L ('primarily\u00a0**L**oud')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 river swamps women's course (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\nAn envelope ('swamps') of W ('women') in SEET, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of TEES ('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: Ineffectual type, king going into decline (4)","output":"### Answer: DRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ineffectual type\nAn envelope ('going into') of R (*rex*, 'king') in DIP ('decline')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tapes, lucid copies (10)","output":"### Answer: DUPLICATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: copies\nAn anagram ('mixed') of 'tapes lucid'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 number bound to catch cold (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observed\nAn envelope ('to catch') of C ('cold') in NO ('number') plus TIED ('bound')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, attached to rope, to make descent (7)","output":"### Answer: LINEAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: descent\nA charade of LINE ('rope') plus AGE ('time'). 'Attached to' gives the order of the particles, and 'to make' connects wordplay to 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: Distinct cost about pretence and chicanery (5,8)","output":"### Answer: SHARP PRACTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chicanery\nAn envelope ('about') of ACT ('pretence') in SHARP ('distinct') plus PRICE ('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: Major airline? So essential (5)","output":"### Answer: BASIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: essential\nA charade of BA (British Airways, 'major airline') plus SIC ('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: Model car involved with publicity surrounding Spielberg film (9)","output":"### Answer: ARCHETYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model\nAn envelope ('surrounding') of ET ('Spielberg film'. Where would crossword setters be without it?) in ARC, an anagram ('involved') of 'car' plus HYPE ('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: Lack of interest in vase around northern clubs formerly (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCONCERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lack of interest\nAn envelope ('around') of N ('northen') plus C ('clubs', in the records of card games such as bridge) plus ONCE ('formerly') in URN ('vase')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trouble with English passage (5)","output":"### Answer: AISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: passage\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('son') in AIL ('trouble') plus E ('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: Items broadcast after hesitation in time before Christmas commercial (13)","output":"### Answer: ADVERTISEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: commercial\nAn envelope ('in') of ER ('hesitation') plus ('after' indicates the order of the particles) TISEM, an anagram ('broadcast') of 'items' in ADVENT ('time before 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: Witticism in record, one with good force (7)","output":"### Answer: EPIGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Witticism\nA charade of EP ('record') plus I ('one') plus G ('good') plus RAM ('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: Call film about tango mystifying (7)","output":"### Answer: CRYPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: mystifying\nAn envelope ('about') of T ('tango', radio code) in CRY ('call') plus PIC ('film'). I hope you do not find\u00a0'mystifying' too accurate a description 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: Terrible tedium is broken by one with line creating likeness (10)","output":"### Answer: SIMILITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: likeness\nAn envelope ('broken by') of I ('one') plus L ('line') in SIMITUDE, an anagram ('terrible') of 'tedium 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: Not working\u00a0on the house (4)","output":"### Answer: FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not working\nDouble 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: Cheese and bun deli has prepared (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DANISH BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\nAn angram ('prepared') of 'bun deli 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 approaches overwhelming defeat, finally weeping (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN TEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: weeping\nAn envelope ('overwhelming') of T ('defea**T**, finally') in I ('one') plus NEARS ('approaches')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 than regular parts of track we tackle (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERTAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tackle\nA charade of UNDER ('less than') plus alternate letters ('regular parts') of '**T**r**A**c**K** w**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: Shrub that's shown up in botanical illustration (5)","output":"### Answer: LILAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shrub\nA hidden ('shown') reversed ('up', in a down light) answer in 'botani**CAL IL**lustration'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 captain initially just accepting team on merit (13)","output":"### Answer: CONSIDERATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kindly\nAn envelope ('accepting') of SIDE ('team') plus ('on') RATE ('merit', verb) in C ('**C**aptain initially') plus ONLY ('just'). 'Kindly' is more often an adjective, but can be an adverb."}
{"instruction":"You 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 occupied by competition to make ornamental stonework (7)","output":"### Answer: TRACERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: ornamental stonework\nAn envelope ('occupied by') of RACE ('competition') in TRY ('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: Democrat supporting witness in beginning (4)","output":"### Answer: SEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginning\nA charade of SEE ('witness') plus D ('Democrat'). 'Supporting' is well suited to a down 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: Vehicle expert upset during escapade on a large rocket launch site (4,9)","output":"### Answer: CAPE CANAVERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: rocket launch site\nAn envelope ('during') of ECANAV, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of VAN ('vehicle') plus ACE ('expert') in CAPER ('escapade') plus 'a' plus L ('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: Referring to church with quiet story about candle's first holder (10)","output":"### Answer: RECEPTACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: holder\nAn envelope ('about') of C ('**C**andle's first') in RE ('referring to') plus CE ('Church' of England) plus P (*piano*, musically 'quiet') plus TALE ('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: Certain deception very popular with December coming up (9)","output":"### Answer: CONVINCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certain\nA charade of CON ('deception') plus V ('very') plus IN ('popular') plus CED, a reversal ('coming up' in a down light) of DEC ('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: Skull in opening of chiller set on an island possessed by spirit (7)","output":"### Answer: CRANIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skull\nA charade of C ('opening of\u00a0**C**hiller') plus ('set on' in a down light) RANIUM , an envelope ('possessed by') of 'an' plus I ('island') in RUM ('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: Woman before reform not having a refuge (7)","output":"### Answer: SHELTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: refuge\nA charade of SHE ('woman') plus [a]LTER ('reform') minus the A ('not 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: Brief\u00a0dispatch (5)","output":"### Answer: REMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief\nDouble definition, neither very obvious."}
{"instruction":"You 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 speaker's source of inspiration (4)","output":"### Answer: MEWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Street\nA homophone ('speaker's') of MUSE ('source of 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: Unseat rider astride second of horses entering river (6)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unseat\nA double envelope ('astride' and 'entering') of O ('second of h**O**rses') in PS (*post scriptum*, 'rider') in DEE (if not\u00a0setters' favourite 'river', close 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: Tile God put back (7)","output":"### Answer: TESSERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tile\nA reversal ('back') of ARES (Greek 'god' of war) plus SET ('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: Possible scrubber in fishwife, say, occupying seat (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STEEL WOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possible scrubber\nAn envelope ('occupying') of EEL ('fish'-) plus W (-'wife') in STOOL ('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: Again take nap, one tucked in (5)","output":"### Answer: RESIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Again take\nAn envelope ('tucked in') of I ('one') in REST ('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: Dog missing lead \u2014 good point (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: good point\nA subtraction: [b]ASSET ('dog') minus its first letter ('missing 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: Sexy clothing skintight, confess it's kinky (7,9)","output":"### Answer: FISHNET STOCKINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sexy clothing\nAn anagram ('it's kinky') of 'skintight 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: That's designed to crush Le Monde etc, moving left to right? (6,5)","output":"### Answer: GARLIC PRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's designed to crush\nGALLIC PRESS ('Le Monde etc') with one L changed to an R ('moving left to 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: Writer's drinking vessel for spiced milk (6)","output":"### Answer: POSSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: spiced milk\nAn envelope ('drinking') of SS (steam ship, 'vessel') in POET ('writer'), for\u00a0a drink of milk, curdled with wine or ale, and spiced."}
{"instruction":"You 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 conifers are saved, one might say, inspires a film star of old (7,9)","output":"### Answer: DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: film star of old\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of 'a' in DOUGLAS FIR BANKS ('where conifers are saved', one might say', a typical Pauline whimsy). Sr. or even Jr. would fit the '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: Woollen item pulled up, one lacks pants with kilt for a start (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ANKLE SOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woollen item pulled up\nA charade of ANKLESOC, an anagram ('pants') of 'one lacks'; plus K ('**K**ilt for a 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: Pack stock for the audience? (5)","output":"### Answer: HORDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pack\nSounds like ('for the audience') HOARD ('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: William S's bride returns for dye (5)","output":"### Answer: HENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dye\nA reversal ('returns') of ANNE H (Hathaway, wife of 'William S[hakespeare]\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 second car (9)","output":"### Answer: HATCHBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\nA charade of HATCH ('shade' in the sense of filling an area of a drawing with fine lines) plus BACK ('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: Flash dealer contracted to produce wine (7)","output":"### Answer: MOSELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nA charade of MO (moment, 'flash') plus SELLE[r] ('dealer') minus its last letter ('contracted'), for wine produced on the banks of the German 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: My boss has tried unsuccessfully to restrict obscenities, primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: EDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: My boss\nAn envelope ('to restrict') of O ('**O**bscenities, primarily') in EDITR, an anagram ('unsuccessfully') of 'tried'. Interesting 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: Female duck shaking tail, first to take a dip? (7)","output":"### Answer: DISTAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\nAn envelope (('to take a dip?') of IST ('first') in DAFF[y] ('duck';\u00a0*Looney Tune*s cartoon character) minus its last letter ('shaking 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: Getting forks out to skewer books, those unpleasantly dry? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those unpleasantly dry?\nAn envelope ('to skewer') of LIT (as in Eng. Lit. 'books') in SPENDS ('forks 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: Significant\u00a0disclosure (7)","output":"### Answer: TELLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Significant\nDouble 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: Clean\u00a0bush (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clean\nDouble 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: Pasture ultimately silent, as ground needed (9)","output":"### Answer: ESSENTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: needed\nAn anagram ('ground') of E ('pastur**E** ultimately') plus 'silent as'. Or, if you like, a charade of E \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: Bacon, say, in flan is heading to the bottom (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bacon, say\nTART IS ('flan is') with the first letter moved to the end ('heading to the bottom' in a down light),\u00a0most likely for Francis\u00a0."}
{"instruction":"You 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 suited to accommodate fine architectural feature (6)","output":"### Answer: SOFFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: architectural feature\nAn envelope ('to accommodate') of F ('fine') in SO FIT ('very suited')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dosh offering security on the hoof? (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUGHSHOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: offering security on the hoof?\nWordplay in the answer: 'dosh' is an anagram (ROUGH) of SHOD; ROUGHSHOD, now surviving mainly in the expression \"ride roughshod\" refers to a horse fitted with shoes having projecting nails for extra traction."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mythical bird put in the shoe, finally (7)","output":"### Answer: TROCHEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foot\nAn envelope ('put in') of ROC ('mythical bird') in 'the' plus E ('sho**E**, finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 aircraft close to Dunkirk, a blighter soaring around it (6)","output":"### Answer: DAKOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport aircraft\nAn envelope ('around it') of K ('close to Dunkir**K**') in DAOTA, a reversal ('soaring' in a down light) of A TOAD ('a blighter')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vassal almost stealing crown, as chair of assembly (7)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: chair of assembly\nAn envelope ('stealing') of PEAK ('crown') in SER[f] ('vassal') 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: Comprehend female, in short (6)","output":"### Answer: FATHOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comprehend\nA charade of F ('female') plus AT HOM[e] ('in') 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: Message unconvincing, one breaks up (5)","output":"### Answer: EMAIL \n ### Explanation: Message unconvincing, one breaks up (5)\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of LIAME, an envelope ('breaks') of I ('one') in LAME ('unconvincing')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0traditional meal (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\nDouble 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: Settled without police action (7)","output":"### Answer: DECIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settled\nAn envelope ('without') of CID ('police') in DEED ('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: Artist having refreshing drink \u2014 it's bitter (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAGALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nHands up those of us who reflexively thought RA for artist. It is a charade of CHA (tea, 'refreshing drink') plus GALL ('it's bitter')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 surgeon's last journey across road (5)","output":"### Answer: NGAIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\nAn envelope ('across') of AI (A1, the old major 'road' between London and Edinburgh) in N ('surgeo**N**'s last') plus GO ('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: Queen stops duke with Chinese delegation's leader becoming personal (5-4)","output":"### Answer: FIRST-HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: personal\nAn envelope ('stops') of R (*regina*, 'queen') in FIST ('duke') plus HAN ('Chinese') plus D ('**D**elegation's 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: Finished by topping aristocrats (5,5)","output":"### Answer: UPPER CRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: aristocrats\nA charade of UP ('finished') plus PER ('by') plus CRUST ('topping' \u2013 on a pie, 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: Corporation's rejected material unsuitable for Auntie? (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: material unsuitable for Auntie?\nA reversal ('rejected') of TUM'S (tummy, 'corporation'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: Hard to believe that's it \u2014 look round South American city (11)","output":"### Answer: TALLAHASSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: American city\nAn envelope ('round') of S ('south') in TALL ('hard to believe') plus AHA! ('that's it'!) plus SEE ('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: Practice of few on Twitter (4)","output":"### Answer: WONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Practice\nA hidden answer ('of') in 'fe**W ON T**witter'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting axe \u2014 new cast sure to follow (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SCRUB NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Theatre worker\nA charade of SCRUB ('axe' verb) plus N ('new') plus URSE, an anagram ('cast') of 'sure'. Despite the surface, the 'theatre' is surgical."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and rate cryptic (they cater for different levels) (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they cater for different levels\nAn anagram ('cryptic') of 'solve' plus 'rate'. The surface is playing our 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: Enthusiastic but not sure about time (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthusiastic\nAN envelope ('about') of AGE ('time') in ER ('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: Drunken Glaswegian possibly caught out (7)","output":"### Answer: SOTTISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunken\nS[c]OTTISH ('Glaswegian possibly') minus the C ('caught 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: Private parts Republican's grabbed? They'll make an examination (7)","output":"### Answer: TESTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They'll make an examination\nAn envelope ('grabbed') of R ('Republican') in TESTES (male 'private 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: Bamboozled Irish politicians (one caught napping?) (4,2,4,1,6)","output":"### Answer: DONE UP LIKE A KIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bamboozled\nA charade of DONEUP, an envelope ('caught') of 'one' in DUP (Democratic Unionist Party, Northern 'Irish politicians') plus LIKE A KIPPER ('napping'). Not an expression familiar to me, but it is in the Urban 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: Fellows with money invested the best (6)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the best\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 invested') of M ('money') in CHAPS ('fellows')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rise \u2014 ta, God \u2026 or words to that effect (3,7)","output":"### Answer: DEO GRATIAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: words to that effect\nAn anagram ('could be') of 'a rise ta God', with the definition referring back to 'ta, 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: Freed after treatment put back (5)","output":"### Answer: DEFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: put back\nAn anagram ('after treatment') of 'freed'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deck guy who's cheating? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CARD SHARP \n ### Explanation: Deck guy who's cheating? (4,5)\nCryptic 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: Do without leader becoming pretentious (4)","output":"### Answer: ARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretentious\n[p]ARTY ('do') minus its first letter ('without leader'). A cunning way to hide the crossword staple '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: Top celebrities tooled up? One worries unduly (8)","output":"### Answer: ALARMIST \n ### Explanation: Top celebrities tooled up? One worries unduly (8)\nAn implied envelope: ARM (a weapon \u2013 'tooled up': packing a weapon) in A-LIST ('top celebrities'; a term that has had a few outings 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: Women like young men \u2014 dealt harshly with what I do when rampant (8)","output":"### Answer: LADETTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Women like young men\nA charade of LADET, an anagram ('harshly') of 'dealt' plus TES, a reversal ('when rampant', in a down light) of SET ('what I do' \u2013 Vlad SET 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: Said what Thatcher finally became \u2014 no issue with it (10)","output":"### Answer: BARRENNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: no issue with it\nSounds like ('said', if you do not linger on the n) BARONESS (Thatcher of Kesteven, 'what Thatcher finally became')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 once penniless child \u2014 no fortune involved but it will cover the essentials (9)","output":"### Answer: LOINCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: it will cover the essentials\nAn envelope ('involved') of LOT ('fortune') in LOINCH, an anagram ('treat') of 'chil[d]' minus the D ('once penniless' \u2013 without D for the old Sterling penny) plus 'no'. After yesterday's CODPIECE, the definition was\u00a0less obscure than it might otherwise have been."}
{"instruction":"You 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 criminal unmarked (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAWLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unmarked\nA charade of F ('female') plus LAWLESS ('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: Extremely poor way to determine allergy? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SKIN TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: way to determine allergy?\nSKINTEST ('extremely poor'; superlative of SKINT)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Britain's self-inflicted error \u2014 review of Brussels way of talking \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: BROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: way of talking\nA charade of BR ('Britain') plus OG (own goal, 'self-inflicted error') plus UE, a reversal ('review') of EU ('Brussels')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 right? Border being set up is rubbish (6)","output":"### Answer: DEBRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubbish\nA charade of DEBR, a reversal ('being set up' in a down light) of R ('right') plus BED ('border'; gardening); plus '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: Advocates publishing this, providing a surprising result (5)","output":"### Answer: UPSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a surprising result\nA hidden ('providing') reversed ('this', referring to UPSET in a down light, kind of) answer in\"advoca**TES PU**blishing'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 heavy demands on current vehicle (4)","output":"### Answer: TAXI \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\nA charade of TAX ('make heavy demands') plus I (electrical '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: Fail in court recess (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: recess\nAn envelope ('in') of LOSE ('fail') in CT ('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: To sleep, say, on bed, one may lie on one's back (8)","output":"### Answer: KNAPSACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: one may lie on one's back\nA charade of KNAP, sounding like ('say') NAP ('sleep') plus SACK ('bed'). In the surface, the two 'one's are the same; in the cryptic definition, they are 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: Friendly hint (8)","output":"### Answer: INTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly\nDouble 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: Protecting goalie's job (6)","output":"### Answer: SAVING \n ### Explanation: Protecting goalie's job (6)\nWell, Rufus was known to do this: essentially the same definition 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: Only interact corruptly? No way (9,3)","output":"### Answer: CERTAINLY NOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: No way\nAn anagram ('corruptly') of 'only interact'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Traffic lights always red? Not possible (2,2)","output":"### Answer: NO GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not possible\nDefinition and cryptic 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: Previously, but never again? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LAST TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Previously\nDouble 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: Invoice of a sort for working poor farm (3,5)","output":"### Answer: PRO FORMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invoice of a sort\nAn anagram ('working') of 'poor farm'. *Pro forma*, as a matter of form, may be applied to various things, including an invoice, which would generally be one sent as a quotation, before the goods are sent or the work done. So, do we have here an indication by example? I cannot quite decide."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Announce I own a place for spiritual retreats (4)","output":"### Answer: IONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for spiritual retreats\nSounds like ('announce') 'I own a'. The island of Iona in the Inner Hebrides is known mainly for its 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: A British division raised by the Romans (8,4)","output":"### Answer: HADRIAN\u2019S WALL \n ### Explanation: A British division raised by the Romans (8,4)\nCryptic 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: Wife, the most beautiful girl in America? (6)","output":"### Answer: MISSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wife\nMISS US ('the most beautiful girl in America?'; of course, it should really be Miss USA, but I would give Vulcan a little leeway 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: A lordly brew? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: EARL GREY \n ### Explanation: A lordly brew? (4,4)\nCryptic 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: Fashionable people get new mattress (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SMART SET \n ### Explanation: Fashionable people get new mattress (5,3)\n~~I suppose this is intended to be a definition and literal interpretation, but I do not like it: it is a long time since I bought a bed, but I would have thought that a 'set' would be a mattress and box spring (or whatever they are called over the pond and elsewhere), and in any case there are many other meanings of set. 'New' for SMART is none too precise either.~~ An anagram ('new') of 'mattress."}
{"instruction":"You 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 humorist has success (4,2)","output":"### Answer: ~~WITH IT~~ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trendy\nA charade of WIT ('humorist') plus HIT ('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: Using a little plunger, take a breather (4)","output":"### Answer: LUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: a breather\nA hidden answer ('using a little') in 'p**LUNG**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: Lose concentration, so stop watching TV (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SWITCH OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lose concentration\nDouble 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: Each in sequence for drink dispenser (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TEA URN \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink dispenser\nAn envelope ('in') of EA ('each') in TURN ('sequence')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 concede one has to store spare bed linen (4,1,5,5)","output":"### Answer: KEEP A CLEAN SHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not concede one\nDefinition, referring to soccer, and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 deserve a lighter sentence? (8)","output":"### Answer: ARSONIST \n ### Explanation: Does one deserve a lighter sentence? (8)\nPunning cryptic 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: Knowing, for example, about two volumes (5)","output":"### Answer: SAVVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knowing\nAn envelope ('about') of VV ('two volumes') in SAY ('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: Party getting together, not rebelling (10)","output":"### Answer: CONFORMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: not rebelling\nA charade of CON (Conservative 'Party') plus FORMING ('getting 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: Reporting for work (10)","output":"### Answer: JOURNALISM \n ### Explanation: Reporting for work (10)\nOne of the better cryptic definitions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A misfortune in constricted part of car (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TAIL LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of car\nAn envelope ('in') of 'a' plus ILL ('misfortune') in TIGHT ('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: Part of the Union in a right state (8)","output":"### Answer: ARKANSAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of the Union\nA charade of 'a' plus R ('right') plus KANSAS ('state'). The definition is debatable: 'union' \u2013 no capital \u2013 could mean a group of states such as the USA, but with a capital generally refers (at least in the USA) to the Northern states in the Civil War. Arkansas did initially vote to stay in the Union, but then switched to the Confederacy."}
{"instruction":"You 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, requiring name on pointer (6)","output":"### Answer: NARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strict\nA charade of N ('name') plus ARROW ('pointer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up (5)","output":"### Answer: RISER \n ### Explanation: Pipe up (5)\nCryptic 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: Some advise minister in the House (4)","output":"### Answer: SEMI \n ### Explanation: Some advise minister in the House (4)\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'advi**SE MI**nister', for a SEMI-detached 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 number of us do clubs \u2014 Kylie with short hot pants (1,6,2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A number\nAn anagram ('pants') of 'us do clubs Kylie' plus 'ho[t]' minus its last letter ('short'), for the song by Kylie Minogue."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Writes book splitting section with prayers (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRIBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writes\nAn envelope ('splitting') of B (~~'bool'~~ 'book') in S ('section') plus CRIES ('prayers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not filled in and cryptic, having small squares (5)","output":"### Answer: PANED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having small squares\nAn anagram ('cryptic') of PE ('**P**uzzl**E** not filled in') plus '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: Song is simple: sing parts (9)","output":"### Answer: BARCAROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\nAn envelope ('parts') of CAROL ('sing') in BARE ('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: Making ineffective players score (10)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATING \n ### Explanation: Making ineffective players score (10)\nA charade of CAST ('players') plus RATING ('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: Case of Julia ignoring odd parts after film (4)","output":"### Answer: ETUI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Case\nA charade of ET ('film') plus UI ('j**U**l**I**a ignoring odd 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: Olympian on drug for sport (5,6)","output":"### Answer: TABLE TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\nA charade of TABLET ('drug') plus ENNIS (that would be Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, 'Olympian')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 relatives start to see cause for embarrassment? They're out of hand (6,5)","output":"### Answer: BANANA SKINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause for embarrassment? They're out of hand\nA charade of BANANAS ('mad') plus KIN ('relatives') plus S ('start to\u00a0**S**ee'). The elaborate definition makes reference to a hand 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: Born and died as Miss (4)","output":"### Answer: NEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss\nA charade of NEE ('born') plus D ('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: Large American volume by don that is unable to write (10)","output":"### Answer: ILLITERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unable to write\nAn envelope ('don') of L ('large') plus LITER ('American volume') plus AT ('by') in IE ('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: Chaos: girl dancing for rich businessmen (9)","output":"### Answer: OLIGARCHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rich businessmen\nAn anagram ('dancing') of 'chaos 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: Geek to go on date with bachelor (5)","output":"### Answer: DWEEB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Geek\nA charade of D ('date') plus WEE ('go') plus B ('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: One pushing 60 is gutted outside treatment room (7)","output":"### Answer: SURGERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: treatment room\nAn envelope ('outside') of URGER ('one pushing') in SY (**S**ixt**Y**, '60 is gutted')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broads here and not guys (7)","output":"### Answer: NORFOLK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broads here\nNOR FOLK ('not guys')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 computer over time to retain power for crash (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: crash\nA charade of IMPAC, an envelope ('to retain') of P ('power') in I-MAC ('apple computer'); plus T ('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: Clean and polish stone (6)","output":"### Answer: HONEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clean\nA charade of HONE ('polish' \u2013 as yesterday) plus ST ('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: Get down, get up (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\nA charade of UNDER ('down') plus STAND ('get 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: Charge from sex channel, turned over first (5)","output":"### Answer: DEBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge\nA charade of DEB, a reversal ('turned over') of BED ('channel') plus IT ('sex'), with 'first' indicating the order of the 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: Tiger seen roaming the plain (9)","output":"### Answer: SERENGETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: the plain\nAn anagram ('roaming') of 'tiger 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: Horse went round circuit (4)","output":"### Answer: ROAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\nAn envelope ('round') of O ('circuit') in RAN ('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: Encouraging singer after critical review? (8)","output":"### Answer: BOOSTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Encouraging\nA charade of BOO ('critical review?') plus STING ('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: Take out daughter \u2014 endless party is extremely sleazy (8)","output":"### Answer: SEEDIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: extremely sleazy\nA charade of SEE ('take out') plus D ('daughter') plus [f]IEST[a] ('party') minus both ends ('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: Snow? Unusually answered with hesitation (10)","output":"### Answer: NEWSREADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snow\nA charade of NEWSREAD, an anagram ('unusually') of 'answered'; plus ER ('hesitation'), 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: Scraps while group is playing inside (8)","output":"### Answer: ABANDONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scraps\nAn envelope ('inside') of BAND ON ('group is playing') in AS ('while')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and lay to rest with single men (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Home\nA charade of INTER ('lay to rest') plus I ('single') plus OR ('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: Get along? Take home to cheat (4,2)","output":"### Answer: MAKE DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get along\nA charade of MAKE ('take home'?) plus DO ('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: Drink up: right animal (6)","output":"### Answer: REEBOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\nA charade of REEB, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of BEER ('drink'), plus OK ('right').\u00a0Chambers gives reebok or rhebok for the 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: Complaint with space for writer (5)","output":"### Answer: IBSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\nA charade of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome, 'complaint') plus EN ('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: Sweet thing in bar (4)","output":"### Answer: CAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet thing\nDouble definition (cake of 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: Withdraw and wander across border, not hard (6)","output":"### Answer: REMOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Withdraw\nAn envelope ('across') of [h]EM ('border') minus the H ('not hard' \u2013 a standard abbreviation for a grade of pencil) in ROVE ('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: Poor saint given the blame (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\nA charade of ST ('saint') plus RAPPED ('given the 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: Flimsy place in Australia with pest outside (5-4)","output":"### Answer: PAPER-THIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flimsy\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 outside') of PERTH ('place in Australia') in PAIN ('pest')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Combine in retreat, filled with love, following a principle (5)","output":"### Answer: AXIOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: principle\nA charade of 'a' plus XIOM, an envelope (filled with') of O ('love') in XIM, a reversal ('in retreat') of MIX ('combine')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in course of robbery lost (5)","output":"### Answer: BERYL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Precious stone\nA hidden answer ('in course of') 'rob**BERY L**ost'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plaster in unfinished project (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUGHCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plaster\nA charade of ROUGH ('unfinished') plus PROJECT ('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: Certain tin, once damaged, fixed (13)","output":"### Answer: INCONTESTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certain\nA charade of INCONTE, an anagram ('damaged') of 'tin once', plus STABLE ('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: Act heartily, in unreal style, embracing it (13)","output":"### Answer: THEATRICALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: it\nAn envelope ('embracing') of 'it' in THEATRICALY, an anagram ('in unreal style') of 'act heartily', with an &lit definition (I have underlined 'it' as being the crucial element in getting the right 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: Drive away into plain and go too far (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSHOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: go too far\nAn envelope ('into') of SHOO ('drive away') in OVERT ('plain')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 soldiers in compound (5)","output":"### Answer: NITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: compound\nA charade of NIT ('fool') plus RE (Royal Engineers, 'soldiers'), for the compound better known to chemists as potassium nitrate."}
{"instruction":"You 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 air for meat at regular intervals (5)","output":"### Answer: AROMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smell\nAltenate letters ('at regular intervals') of '**A**i**R** f**O**r** M**e**A**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: Articulate poetry about Indonesian island (9)","output":"### Answer: VERBALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Articulate\nAn envelope ('about') of BALI ('Indonesian island') in VERSE ('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: Group around judge filled with self-esteem (8)","output":"### Answer: CATEGORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\nAn envelope ('filled with') of EGO ('self-esteem') in CA (*circa*, 'around') plus TRY ('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: Resolution keeping experts going without a break (6)","output":"### Answer: RECESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: break\nAn envelope ('keeping') of [a]CES ('experts') minus the A ('going without a') in RES ('resolution')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 club ripe for reform (8)","output":"### Answer: REPUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn anagram ('for reform') of 'club 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: Mother quietly forming plan (3)","output":"### Answer: MAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: plan\nA charade of MA ('mother') plus P (*piano*, musically '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: Government ending in ruin, engulfed by corruption and acrimony (9)","output":"### Answer: VIRULENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: acrimony\nAn envelope ('engulfed by') of RULE ('government') plus N ('ending in rui**N**'; some object to the use of 'in' in this construct) in VICE ('corruption')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 thing to say to new visitor involving mixture of wit and hesitation (6-7)","output":"### Answer: TONGUE-TWISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard thing to say\nA charade of TONGUETWIST, an envelope ('involving') of TWI, an anagram ('mixture of') of 'wit' in 'to' plus N ('new') plus GUEST ('visitor'); plus ER ('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: Embarrass sailor when joined by husband (5)","output":"### Answer: ABASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embarrass\nA charade of AB (able-bodied 'sailor') plus AS ('when') plus H ('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: Student of stamps from Hawaii absorbed by illustration on catalogue (11)","output":"### Answer: PHILATELIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Student of stamps\nAn envelope ('absorbed by') of HI ('Hawaii', US\u00a0Postal Service abbreviation) in PLATE ('illustration') plus LIST ('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: Protest over central features of latest downgrade (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: downgrade\nA charade of DEMO ('protest') plus TE ('central features of la**TE**st')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Allotted place held by one who's admired more than US president (7,6)","output":"### Answer: HERBERT HOOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: US president\nA charade of HERBERTHO, an envelope ('held by') of BERTH ('allotted place') in HERO ('one who's admired'); plus OVER ('more than')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 problems getting back to other ground (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ROCK THE BOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Create problems\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'back to 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: Inwardly, not half grabbed by courageous idea (9)","output":"### Answer: BRAINWAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: idea\nAn envelope ('grabbed by') of INWA ('**INWA**rdly, not half') in BRAVE ('courageous')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Write about railway climbing above spot up in mountains (8)","output":"### Answer: PYRENEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: mountains\nA charade of PYREN, an envelope ('about') of YR, a reversal ('climbing', in a down light) of RY ('railway')in PEN ('write', verb); plus ('above') EES, a reversal ('up') of SEE ('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: Doctor's account about one work of decorative art (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: work of decorative art\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one', the Roman numeral or the impersonal personal pronoun) in MO'S ('doctor's') plus AC ('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: Jargon from south and north taken in by convict (5)","output":"### Answer: SLANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jargon\nA charade of S ('south') plus LANG, an envelope ('taken in by') of N ('north') in LAG ('convict')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 part of Arctic ecosystem (3)","output":"### Answer: ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Essential part of Arctic ecosystem\nA hidden answer ('essential part') in 'Arct**IC E**cosystem', with an &lit definition, the whole clue being the definition as well as 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: A number err, backsliding in church, put on a holy pedestal? (8)","output":"### Answer: CANONISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put on a holy pedestal?\nAn envelope ('in') of 'a' plus NO ('number') plus NIS, a reversal ('backsliding') of SIN ('err'). in CE ('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: Loose woman cut short by wife in Essex town (6)","output":"### Answer: HARLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Essex town\nA charade of HARLO[t] ('loose woman') minus the last letter ('cut short') plus W ('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: Time of semi-revolution (4-4)","output":"### Answer: HALF HOUR \n ### Explanation: Time of semi-revolution (4-4)\n\u2026 of the minute hand. Cryptic defintion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 receiving taunt (\"dull\"!) is following course of what's possible (10)","output":"### Answer: PRAGMATISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: course of what's possible\nAn envelope ('receiving') of RAG ('taunt') plus MAT (or matt or matte, 'dull') plus 'is' in PM ('premier')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 container holding food knocked over (6)","output":"### Answer: JAGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone\nAn envelope ('holding') of GGE, a reversal ('knocked over') of EGG ('food') in JAR ('container'), for Mick 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: Black liquid, supplied by Native American, old drunk swallowed (8)","output":"### Answer: CREOSOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black liquid,\nAn envelope ('swallowed by') of O ('old') SOT ('drunk') in CREE ('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: Defect sees bishop giving way to strong language (7)","output":"### Answer: FLEMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\nBLEMISH ('defect') with the B replaced by F ('bishop giving way to strong',\u00a0*forte*)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 items, manufactured stuff for Germany (7)","output":"### Answer: MACRAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabric items\nA substitution: MADE ('manufactured') with the D (Deutschland, IVR, 'Germany') replaced by CRAM ('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: Baddie offering liquid drug on street (8)","output":"### Answer: STINKPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baddie\nA charade of ST ('street') plus INK ('liquid') plus POT ('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: Careless soldiers fail to hit target (6)","output":"### Answer: REMISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Careless\nA charade of RE ('soldiers') plus MISS ('fail to hit 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: Cake having a piece of wood? Food sent back (10)","output":"### Answer: BATTENBURG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cake\nA charade of BATTEN ('piece of wood') plus BURG, a reversal ('sent back') of GRUB ('food').\n \n A batttenburg."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Objection when second person gets involved in business deal (6)","output":"### Answer: BUYOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: business deal\nAn envelope ('when \u2026 gets involved') of YOU ('second person' gramatically) in BUT ('objection')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 precipitate, is husband rude? (8)","output":"### Answer: CHURLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: rude\nA charade of C (*circa*, about, 'not exactly') plus HURL ('precipitate') plus 'is' plus H ('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: An expert entertained in large country house made merry (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: HAD A BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: made merry\nAn envelope ('entertained in') of A DAB ('an expert') in HALL ('large country 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: Hard course set up needing everyone to finish book (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WOLF HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\nA charade of WOLFH, a reversal ('set up' in a down light) of H ('hard') plus FLOW ('course'); plus ALL ('everyone', with 'needing \u2026 to finish' to confirm the order of the particles), for the novel by Hilary Mantel, winner of the Man Booker Prize 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: A little drink for each little child (6)","output":"### Answer: NIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: little child\nA charade of NIP ('a little drink') plus PER ('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: Business arrangement that's dealt with by letter (7)","output":"### Answer: TENANCY \n ### Explanation: Business arrangement that's dealt with by letter (7)\nCryptic 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: In America, unfairly, Hillary's No 1 female monster (8)","output":"### Answer: CHIMAERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: female monster\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('**H**illary's No 1\u2032) in CIMAERA, an anagram ('unfairly') of 'America'. In Greek mythology, the Chimaera was a fire-breathing she-monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail (or some such hybrid). The surface has a more contemporary ring 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: Drug must hurt terribly \u2014 hesitation involved (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRUTH SERUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\nAn envelope ('involved') of ER ('hesitation') in TRUTHSUM, an anagram ('terribly') of 'must 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: My group getting back support? (6)","output":"### Answer: CORSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: back support\nA charade of COR ('my' as an interjection) plus SET ('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: Doubling of development not right (10)","output":"### Answer: GEMINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doubling\nGE[r]MINATION ('development') minus the R ('not 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: Turn up for palmist set up in seat specially (8)","output":"### Answer: SUPINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn up for palmist\nAn\u00a0anagram ('set \u2026 specially') of 'up in seat'. I associate the answer with the foot, but it can also refer to presenting the hand palm 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: Rodent with 'orrible smell climbing fruit plant (8)","output":"### Answer: MUSQUASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rodent\nA charade of MU, a reversal ('climbing') of [h]UM (with\u00a0the initial H dropped as in the clue, ' 'orroble smell') plus SQUASH ('fruit plant', even if the fruit is treated as a vegetable).\n \n A musquash."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0stalwart (7)","output":"### Answer: STAUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold back\nDouble 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: RIP in place, erected when member is buried (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TEAR UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: RIP\nAn envelope ('when \u2026 is buried') of EAR ('member') in TUP, a reversal ('erected' in a down light) of PUT ('place'). The definition, of course, shows an extreme lack of Truth in 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: Guy not allowed richly seasoned food (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: richly seasoned food\nA charade of RAG (as a verb, mock, 'guy') plus OUT ('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: Film star looks back across time (6)","output":"### Answer: STREEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film star\nAn envelope ('across') of T ('time') in SREEP, a reversal ('back') of PEERS ('looks'), for film star Meryl."}
{"instruction":"You are 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, in essence, is a discriminating sort (6)","output":"### Answer: AGEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: discriminating sort\nA charade of 'a' plus GEIST, an envelope ('in') of E ('European') in GIST ('essence')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hit from poet one translated (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HOME RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big hit\nA charade of HOMER ('poet') plus UN ('one translated', into French, 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: East of Berlin, privileged person denying reality (7)","output":"### Answer: OSTRICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: person denying reality\nA charade of OST (German word, 'east of Berlin') plus RICH ('privileged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fool, Henry has status still (15)","output":"### Answer: NOTWITHSTANDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\nA charade of 'no' plus TWIT ('fool') plus H ('Henry' electrical unit) plus STANDING ('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: President with a place to get a Cabinet? (4)","output":"### Answer: IKEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to get a Cabinet?\nA charade (some assembly required) of IKE (Eisenhower, 'president') 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: Superior papers rejected by lad, if Sun's out (10)","output":"### Answer: DISDAINFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superior\nA charade of DI, a reversal ('rejected') of ID ('papers'); plus SDAINFUL, an anagram ('out') of 'lad if 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: A distraught sob by musician who dislikes Fifty Shades of Grey? (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: who dislikes Fifty Shades of Grey?\nA charade of 'a' plus BSO, an anagram ('distraught') of 'sob' plus LUTIST (or lutanist or lutenist or luter, '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: Cry to encourage idiot (4)","output":"### Answer: GOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: idiot\nGO ON ('cry to encourage')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to put up with dirty work based in Cambridge (11,4)","output":"### Answer: PORTERHOUSE BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work based in Cambridge\nA charade of PORTER ('doorman') plus HOUSE ('put up') plus BLUE ('dirty'), for the novel by Tom Sharpe, and the TV series based on it, set around the fictitious Cambridge Porterhouse 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: Awful-looking artist getting very old (7)","output":"### Answer: RAVAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awful-looking\nA charade of RA ('artist') plus V ('very') plus 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: Well-fed earl leaves lodgings and works out (7)","output":"### Answer: FATHOMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: works out\nA charade of FAT ('well-fed') plus HOM[e]S ('lodgings') minus the E ('earl 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: Councillor with responsibility for 22's old man (6)","output":"### Answer: CRONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 22's old man\nA charade of CR ('councillor') plus ONUS ('responsibility'). In Greek mythology, 22D HADES, god of the underworld, was a son of CRONOS."}
{"instruction":"You 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 carried by salver, as the English say (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish\nSounds\u00a0somewhat like ('as the English say') ON TRAY ('carried by salver')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dressing very Gallic femme fatale (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: femme fatale\nAn envelope ('dressing') of TR\u00c8S ('very Gallic') in TEMPS ('workers'). Not so long ago, I revisited\u00a0*Framboise* from\u00a0*Tirez sur la Pianiste*; here is an opportunity for the other very memorable song from a Truffaut film, Jeanne Moreau singing\u00a0** in\u00a0*Jules et Jim*."}
{"instruction":"You 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, one way or another (6)","output":"### Answer: EARWIG \n ### Explanation: Bug, one way or another (6)\nDouble definition, of sorts: the insect, or, as a verb, to eavesdrop."}
{"instruction":"You 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 job for Spinoza, say (9)","output":"### Answer: PANTHEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spinoza, say\nA charade of PANT ('long' \u2013 as in the hymn \"As pants the hart for cooling streams\") plus HEIST (criminal '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: Foreign film concerning extremely delectable baked dish (1,4,2,7)","output":"### Answer: A BOUT DE SOUFFLE \n ### Explanation: Foreign film concerning extremely delectable baked dish (1,4,2,7)\nA charade of ABOUT ('concerning') plus DE ('extremely\u00a0**D**electabl**E**') plus SOUFFL\u00c9 ('baked dish', dropping the accent in the answer). My first clue answered was 2D; here my second is Godard's film. How about that for a spooky coincidence?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sent a group of spies in Escobar's ranch? (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTANCIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Escobar's ranch?\nA charade of ESTAN, an anagram ('criminal') of 'sent a' plus CIA ('group of spies'). Escobar could be any of many Spanish American people to justify the Spanish-borrowed answer word for a ranch, but principally refers to the\u00a0*Hacienda N\u00e1poles*, the Colombian estate of one-time drug lord Pablo Escobar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Audibly breathe hard, racing in cars like RoboCop? (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SCI-FI \n ### Explanation: Definition: like RoboCop?\nA charade of SCI, a homophone ('audibly') of SIGH ('breathe hard') plus FI (F1, Formula One, 'racing in cars')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on course to give one power to stop escapade (11)","output":"### Answer: HANDICAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official on course\nA charade of HAND ('give') plus I ('one') plus CAPPER, an envelope ('to stop') of P ('power') in CAPER ('escapade')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Battling hard with English soldiers (11)","output":"### Answer: HIGHLANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: soldiers\nAn anagram ('battling') of 'hard' plus '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: Pay John's tab for free (9)","output":"### Answer: FOOTLOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\nA charade of FOOT ('pay' as in foot the bill) plus LOO'S ('John's') plus E ('tab'; a tablet of a drug, particularly E, 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: Film director penning bit of work \u2014 it provokes a reaction (8)","output":"### Answer: ALLERGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: it provokes a reaction\nAn envelope ('penning') of ERG (the unit, 'bit of work') in ALLEN (Woody, '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: Group send rude messages on film (6)","output":"### Answer: SEXTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\nA charade of SEXT ('send rude messages') plus ET ('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: Republican, say, is one in party (5)","output":"### Answer: RAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in party\nA charade of R ('Republican') plus AVER ('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: Took case of euphoriants in place of spirits (5)","output":"### Answer: HADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of spirits\nA charade of HAD ('took') plus ES ('case of\u00a0**E**uphoriant**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: Where castles built with double fences in (7)","output":"### Answer: SANDPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where castles built\nAn envelope ('fences in') of AND ('with') in SPIT ('double' \u2013 generally in the expression \"spitting image\", but SPIT by itself is 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: One entering classic I see, striking a chord? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIADIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: striking a chord?\nAn envelope ('entering') of I ('one') in TRAD ('classic') plus 'I' plus C ('see'). The definition seems a little loose\u00a0(and TRAD 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: Friendly manner that's displayed by weather presenter? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WARM FRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly manner\nDouble definition \u2013 or one might take the first as a charade."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to collect daughter, drive perhaps? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: GOD WILLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: perhaps?\nI think this must be a charade (even though 'to collect' suggests an envelope): GO ('off', particularly as an interjection) plus D ('daughter') plus WILLING ('drive'?). *\u2026 but see Cofi @1 for the real wordplay. It is remarkable that I was able to pick up the pieces of the clue without seeing my way to putting them together correctly!"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bird heading off (4)","output":"### Answer: INCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\n[f]INCH ('bird') minus the first letter ('heading off'). A generic 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: Blinking incompetent, clueless trade initiatives, those primarily dividing Britain, say? (11)","output":"### Answer: NICTITATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blinking\nAn envelope ('dividing') of ICTIT ('**I**ncompetent **C**lueless **T**rade **I**notoatives **T**hose primarily') in NATION ('Britain, 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: Witty opening in springboard, you might say, for novel (3,8,5)","output":"### Answer: THE STEPFORD WIVES \n ### Explanation: Witty opening in springboard, you might say, for novel (3,8,5)\nAn envelope ('in') of W ('**W**itty opening') in THE STEP FOR DIVES ('springboard, you might say'), for the novel by Ira Levin."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spirit, cap removed (4)","output":"### Answer: AIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open\n[f]AIRY ('spirit') minus the first letter ('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: Outline location accommodating university in new hotel (10)","output":"### Answer: SILHOUETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outline\nA double envelope ('accommodating'\u00a0and 'in') of U ('university') in LHOET, an anagram ('new') of HOTEL, in 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: What Russians are ill-advised to do? Leader in general challenging (9)","output":"### Answer: DISPUTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: challenging\nA charade of DIS PUTIN ('what Russians are ill-advised to do') plus G ('leader in\u00a0**G**eneral')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 which depicts how the baby Jesus was carried? (7)","output":"### Answer: MASONRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Building\nAn implied envelope: SON in MARY \u2013 before birth, I take 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: Shaking rear, character imbibing a shedload in the end \u2014 that's her? (7)","output":"### Answer: LADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: her?\nAn envelope ('imbibing') of 'a' plus D ('shedloa**D **in the end') in LETTE[r] ('character') without the last letter ('shaking rear'), with an extended 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: What people get paid in the Home Counties? It stinks! (6)","output":"### Answer: SEWAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It stinks!\nA charade of SE (South-East, 'home counties') plus WAGE ('what people get paid'), with the particles taken as a phrase to give the right 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: Nothing to drink here ultimately, very dry state (6)","output":"### Answer: NEVADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dry state\nAn envelope ('to drink') of E ('her**E** ultimately') plus V ('very') in NADA ('nothing'). 'Dry' as in desert, not alcohol-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: Stick around southern island, very hot (10)","output":"### Answer: PASSIONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: very hot\nAn envelope ('around') of S ('southern') plus IONA ('island') in PASTE ('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: Drag queen's heart left drier (5)","output":"### Answer: TOWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: drier\nA charade of TOW ('drag') plus E ('qu**E**en's heart') plus 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: Basic principle of conduct broken by blusterin' film director (9)","output":"### Answer: TARANTINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: film director \nAn envelope ('broken by') of RANTIN' ('blusterin' ') in TAO (Confucian 'basic principle 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: Second, not first: it's doubtful (4)","output":"### Answer: IFFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: doubtful\n[j]IFFY ('second') minus the first letter ('not 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: Cross erected, love burying a stud, supposedly dead? (8)","output":"### Answer: DOORNAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: stud, supposedly dead?\nA charade of DOOR, a reversal ('erected' in a down light') plus NAIL, an envelope ('burying') of 'a' in NIL ('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: Jaw having dropped, getting zip stuck (8,5)","output":"### Answer: CATCHING FLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jaw having dropped,\nDouble definition, kind 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: Being restrained, worker smacked (10)","output":"### Answer: HANDCUFFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being restrained\nA charade of HAND ('worker') plus CUUFFED ('smacked')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, inside which pretty terrified inmate starts detention (9)","output":"### Answer: CAPTIVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: detention\nAn envelope ('inside which') of PTI ('**P**retty **T**errified **I**nmates starts') in CAVITY ('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: In source of cash, nothing sup\u00adports currency without a plan (2,6)","output":"### Answer: AT RANDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: without a plan\nAn envelope ('in') of RAND ('currency') plus O ('nothing') in ATM ('source of 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: Everything taken the wrong way, say \"extremely sorry\" initially, then send for \u2014 these? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED ROSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: these?\nA reversal ('everything taken the wrong way') of SES ('**S**ay **E**xtremely **S**orry initially') plus ORDER ('send for'), with an extended definition outlining a lovers' tiff."}
{"instruction":"You 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 use Tory in City firm (6)","output":"### Answer: STRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: firm\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'u**S**e **T**o**R**y **I**n **C**i**T**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: Tenant becoming \"tnant\" on bottom of missive (6)","output":"### Answer: LESSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tenant\nA charade of LESS E ('tenant becoming \"tnant\"') plus E ('bottom of missiv**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: Philosopher brought up on what? (5)","output":"### Answer: HEGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosopher\nA revrsal ('brought up' in a down light) of LEG ('on', cricket) plus EH ('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: Char in stream (4)","output":"### Answer: BURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Char\nDouble 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: Edward the First interrupted work of a patricide (7)","output":"### Answer: OEDIPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a patricide\nAn envelope ('interrupted') of ED ('Edward') plus I ('the first') in OPUS ('work'). A complex clue to start off 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: One remains in bed, being embarrassed (7)","output":"### Answer: ABASHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: embarrassed\nA charade of A ('one') plus BASHED, an envelope ('in') of ASH ('remains') 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: Broke bread in both hands in time (5)","output":"### Answer: LATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: time\nAn envelope ('in') of ATE ('broke bread') in L R (left and right, 'bot,h hands').The second 'in' could be included in the definirion."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fanatic makes setter mix cocktail (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTREMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fanatic\nAn anagram ('cocktail') of 'setter mix'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 first ones in get kitchen utensils? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: TIN OPENERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: kitchen utensils\nA charade of TIN ('can') plus OPENERS ('first ones in' eg. 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: Bird featured in banner headline (4)","output":"### Answer: RHEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA hidden ('featured in') answer in 'banne**R**** HEA**dline'.\n \n *Rhea americana*\u00a0in the former Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park (photo by Arpingstone)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sing to fellows in hospital department in delight (11)","output":"### Answer: ENCHANTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: delight\nAn envelope ('in') of CHANT ('sing') plus MEN ('fellows') in ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat, 'hospital 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: Ruler to damn building that's avant-garde (11)","output":"### Answer: ULTRAMODERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: avant-garde\nAn anagram ('building') of 'ruler to damn'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and veg recipe (4)","output":"### Answer: PEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nA charade of PEA ('veg', although the part generally eaten is a fruit or part of it) plus R ('recipe'; someone generally needs to know that the Rx which used to head doctors' prescriptions is actually R, for the Latin word *recipe*,\u00a0take)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 instrument and start to hand through the window (10)","output":"### Answer: CELLOPHANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrap\nA charade of CELLO ('instrument') plus PHANE, an envelope ('through') of H ('start to **H**and') in PANE ('the window'). 'Wrap' 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: Force prisoners to study (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\nA charade of CONS ('prisoners') plus TRAIN ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 detective books clown (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clown\nA charade of I ('number one') plus DI ('detective' inspector) plus OT (Old Testament, '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: Road rage grips Pole? That's awkward! (7)","output":"### Answer: STRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: awkward\nAn envelope ('grips') of N (North 'Pole') in ST(street, 'road') plus '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: Gun dog bites hand of pioneer (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pioneer\nAn envelope ('bites') of L (left 'hand') in SETTER ('gun 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: Religious devotee died but not in time (6)","output":"### Answer: OBLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious devotee \nA charade of OB (*obiit*, 'died') plus LATE ('not 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: Fond of a spot in government (6)","output":"### Answer: DOTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fond of\nA charade of DOT ('a spot') plus 'in' plus G ('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: Fairy meets goddess in place that's unimportant (10)","output":"### Answer: PERIPHERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unimportant\nA charade of PERI (Persian 'fairy') plus PHERAL, an envelope ('in') of HERA (Greek 'goddess') in PL ('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: Lustre noticed when touring hotel (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lustre\nAn envelope ('when touring') of H ('hotel') in SEEN ('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: Winger in a last-minute switch (9)","output":"### Answer: ALTERNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: switch\nAn envelope ('in') of TERN ('winger') in 'a' plus LATE ('last-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: Top copy marked with a kiss (4)","output":"### Answer: APEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\nA charade of APE ('copy') plus X ('marked with 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: Number taken in by flighty female is to increase (8)","output":"### Answer: HEIGHTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: increase\nAn envelope ('taken in') of EIGHT ('number') in HEN ('flighty 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: Began turning up carrying cargo, initially of spoils (8)","output":"### Answer: DETRACTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spoils\nAn envelope ('carrying') of C ('**C**argo initially') in DETRATS, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of STARTED ('began')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cope with Spike's perspective (10)","output":"### Answer: STANDPOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: perspective\nA charade of STAND ('cope with') plus POINT ('spike')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 senior officer to function (9)","output":"### Answer: COOPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help\nA charade of CO (Commanding Officer, 'senior officer') plus OPERATE ('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: Patronage put life into Australia (8)","output":"### Answer: AUSPICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patronage\nAn envelope ('put \u2026 into') of SPICE ('life') in AUS ('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: Filter surprisingly isn't rare (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Filter\nAn anagram ('surprisingly') of 'isn't 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: Lion-tamer is an idle outcast (6)","output":"### Answer: DANIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lion-tamer\nAn anagram ('outcast') of 'an idle', with the definition referring to the Biblical story of Daniel in the lions' den."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trojan\u00a0bully (6)","output":"### Answer: HECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trojan\nI suppose this is intended as a double definition, but it is essentiall a 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: Mark's\u00a0punishment (5)","output":"### Answer: LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark's\nDouble 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: Overcome by today's leader in newspaper (4)","output":"### Answer: STUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overcome\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('**T**oday's leader') in SUN ('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: Revolutionary handles exchange (4)","output":"### Answer: SWAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: exchange\nA reversal ('revolutionary') of PAWS ('handles', 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: Exiled sailor found going round islands (10)","output":"### Answer: OSTRACISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exiled\nAn envelope ('going round') of I ('island') in OS (Ordinary Seaman, 'sailor') plus TRACED ('found'). The answer has an interesting history: in Athens of the fifth century BC, one person a year could be exiled for ten years, by a majority vote; the votes consisted of the person's name written on a potsherd, a piece of broken pottery (ostrakon). Marine biologists and assiduous crossword solvers might also come across ostracods, tiny members of the Crustacea with a bivalve-like 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: Perennial communist joining photo arranged by king with hesitation (3-3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED-HOT POKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perennial\nA charade of RED ('communist') plus HOTPO, an anagram ('arranged') of 'photo' plus K ('king') plus ER ('hesitation').\n \n Knophofia, Red-hot 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: Boring thing, litigation, beginning to end (3)","output":"### Answer: AWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boring thing\nLAW ('litigation') with the first letter moved to the end ('beginning 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: Minister and agent in retirement keeping contact (8)","output":"### Answer: PREACHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minister\nAn envelope ('keeping') of REACH ('contact') in PER, a reversal ('in retirement') of REP ('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: Make joke about time needed to produce identification (3,3)","output":"### Answer: DOG-TAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: identification\nAn envelope ('about') of T ('time') in DO GAG ('make 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: Sitcom from past, one's noted, being broadcast (7,3,3)","output":"### Answer: STEPTOE AND SON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sitcom\nAn anagram ('being broadcast') of 'past one's noted', with an extended 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: Enraged by last item in puzzle book? Answer of course fitted (4-2-7)","output":"### Answer: MADE-TO-MEASURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fitted\nA charade of MAD ('enraged') plus E ('last item in puzzl**E**') plus TOME ('book') plus A ('answer') plus SURE ('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: Outdated lot had to change (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OLD HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outdated\nAn anagram ('to change') of 'lot 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: Editor, on reflection, right to cut biblical book? Rubbish (8)","output":"### Answer: DETRITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\nA charade of DE, a reversal ('on reflection') of ED ('editor') plus TRITUSS, an envelope ('to cut') of R ('right') in TITUS (an epistle of Paul, 'biblical 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: Restrain language in speech (3)","output":"### Answer: TIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrain\nA homophone ('in speech') of THAI ('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: Soldier left, given cover by popular pilot, without a supervisor (11)","output":"### Answer: INVIGILATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: supervisor\nAn envelope ('given cover by') of GI ('soldier') plus L ('left') in IN ('popular') plus [a]VIATOR ('pilot') minus the first A ('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: Is main rule altered for famous people? (10)","output":"### Answer: LUMINARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: famous people\nAn anagram ('altered') of 'is main 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: Fight using force with beam (4)","output":"### Answer: FRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fight\nA charade of F ('force') plus RAY ('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: Sentimental spot about your university (6)","output":"### Answer: SYRUPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sentimental\nAn envelope ('about') of YR ('your') plus U ('university') in SPY ('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: Directed commercial in costume (9)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Directed\nA charade of AD ('commercial') plus DRESSED ('in costume')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Issues raised about superior part of day for meal (10)","output":"### Answer: SUPPERTIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of day for meal\nAn envelope ('about') of UPPER ('superior') in STIME, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of EMITS ('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: Dissolute man in scrape (4)","output":"### Answer: RAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dissolute man\nDouble 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: Ecofriendly vehicle on notable run after modification (6-7)","output":"### Answer: CARBON-NEUTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ecofriendly\nA charade of CAR ('vehicle') plus BONNEUTRAL, an anagram ('after modification') of 'notable 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: Stone sculpture for instance found (5)","output":"### Answer: START \n ### Explanation: Definition: found\nA charade of ST ('stone', standard abbreviation for the weight) plus ART ('sculpture for 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: Hard-working inspector, given illumination, taking information in (8)","output":"### Answer: DILIGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard-working\nAn envelope ('taking \u2026 in') of GEN ('information') in DI (Detective 'Inspector') plus LIT ('given 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: Box clever finally in speech, making arrangement (13)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: arrangement\nAn envelope ('in') of CHEST ('box') plus R ('cleve**R** finally') in ORATION ('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: Set up two beers, entertaining good lawyer (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LEGAL EAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lawyer\nAn envelope ('entertaining') of G ('good') in LEG, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of GEL ('set') plus ALE ALE ('two 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: Criminal protects a witness (9)","output":"### Answer: SPECTATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: witness\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'protects 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: Bad round that's beginning to be memorable (8)","output":"### Answer: IMMORTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: memorable\nAn envelope ('round') of T ('**T**hat's beginning') in IMMORAL ('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: Off course since attempt to skirt area (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Off course\nAn envelope ('to skirt') of A ('area') in AS ('since') plus 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: Ambition about breaking barrier (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ambition\nAn envelope ('breaking') of RE ('about') in DAM ('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: Finished up in secure vocation (4)","output":"### Answer: OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finished\nA hidden reversed ('up' in a down light) answer in 'secu**RE**** VO**cation'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fixer and musical stagehand (8)","output":"### Answer: HAIRGRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lock fixer\nA charade of HAIR ('musical') plus GRIP ('stagehand')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pam too slack for graft (6)","output":"### Answer: POMATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: graft\nAn anagram ('slack') of 'pam too', for, as you might guess, a graft to produce tomatoes above and potatoes 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: Put in a good word for Seal (4)","output":"### Answer: PLUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put in a good word\nDouble 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: Young producer, calculating type (10)","output":"### Answer: MULTIPLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young producer\nDouble definition ('young' as 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: Gear pin hindrance? Not quite (6)","output":"### Answer: TACKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gear\nA charade of TACK ('pin') plus LE[t] ('hindrance') 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: \"Weird things\" \u2014 state in which stars may be seen (5,3)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT SKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in which stars may be seen\nA charade of NIGHTS, an anagram ('weird') of 'things' plus KY (Kentucky, 'state'), with a descriptive 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: Clotho's from south Middlesex location? (7)","output":"### Answer: SPINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clotho\nA charade of S ('south') plus PINNER ('Middlesex location'), for one of the three Fates in Greek mythology; Clotho spins the thread of Life, while sisters Lachesis draws it out and Atropos cuts 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: \"Iodine in gin's a stimulant\" \u2014 Tramp (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAIPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tramp\nAn envelope('in') of I (chemical symbol, 'iodine') in TRAP'S ('gin's') plus E ('a stimulant')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 debut appearance in daily soap? (8)","output":"### Answer: CLEANSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: soap\nAn envelope ('appearance in') of S ('**S**tar's debut') in CLEANER ('daily', a charlady)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 at an early age (6)","output":"### Answer: MAGGOT \n ### Explanation: Fly at an early age (6)\nCryptic 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: Vehicle 101 has complete lack of data that produces growth (10)","output":"### Answer: CARCINOGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: that produces growth\nA charade of CAR ('vehicle') plus CI (Roman numeral '101') plus NO GEN ('complete lack 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: Brook's headless fish (4)","output":"### Answer: RILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brook\n[b]RILL ('fish') minus the first 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: Kind of heathen, one to be avoided (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\nGENT[i]LE ('heathen') minus the I ('one to be avoided')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cynic died before seeing about having a ball (8)","output":"### Answer: DIOGENES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cynic\nAn envelope ('having') of O ('a ball') in D ('died') plus IGENES, an anagram ('about') of 'seeing'. Diogenes was one of the founders of Cynic philosophy.\n \n Diogenes living in his jar. The lamp at his feet refers to his stunt, walking about Athens in the daytime with it, claiming that he was looking for an honest 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: Irk privileged American pest (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GALL WASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: pest\nA charade of GALL ('irk') plus WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, 'privileged American'). I think the definition 'pest' is rather strong for an insect that does little harm to its host, mostly oaks."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wants silver for headache (4)","output":"### Answer: DRAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: headache\nA charade of DR ('medic') plus AG (chemical symbol, 'silver'), for a person who is a 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: Unit's music award not quite the ultimate in prestige (6)","output":"### Answer: GRAMME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unit'\nA charade of GRAMM[y] ('music award') minus the last letter ('not quite') plus E ('the ultimate in prestig**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: Stone-like work by a band (7)","output":"### Answer: OPALINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone-like\nA charade of OP ('work') plus 'a' plus LINE ('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: Bounder's pet? (8)","output":"### Answer: SPRINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bounder\nDouble 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: Discontented Salzburg to restrict shopping venue? Fine \u2014 no big deal (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SMALL THING \n ### Explanation: Definition: no big deal\nAn envelope ('to restrict') of MALL ('shopping venue') plus THIN ('fine') in SG ('discontented\u00a0**S**alzbur**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: Band's run exposed (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Band\nDouble 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: Spiky catkins, say, found in the American Midwest (6,4)","output":"### Answer: KANSAS CITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in the American Midwest\nAn anagram ('spiky') of 'catkins say', with a descriptive 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: German city with little time to turn up distinctive qualities (8)","output":"### Answer: ESSENCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: distinctive qualities\nA charade of ESSEN ('German city') plus CES, a reversal ('to turn up' in a down light) of SEC ('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: Burn unseen, as sculptor under sun (8)","output":"### Answer: SMOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burn unseen\nA charade of S ('sun') plus MOULDER ('sculptor')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 providing vessel support via radio (7)","output":"### Answer: BRIGADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldiers\nA charade of BRIG (brigantine, 'vessel') plus ADE, sounding like ('via radio') AID ('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: President's view of newspaper? (6)","output":"### Answer: LEADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: President\nNo, 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: Mo has present for an unimportant person (6)","output":"### Answer: MINNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: an unimportant person\nA charade of MIN ('mo') plus NOW ('present'; both can be 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: River fish's swim (4)","output":"### Answer: REEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: swim\nA charade of R ('river') plus EEL ('fish'), with the definition in the sense of feeling dizzy."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cup \u2014 runner holds it during service (9)","output":"### Answer: DEMITASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cup\nA double envelope ('holds' and 'during') of 'it' in MASS ('service') in DEE (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: Hit \u2014 almost hit back (4)","output":"### Answer: CONK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit\nA reversal ('back') of KNOC[k] ('hit', the second one) 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: Voices raised in terrible argument, referee initially knocked over by players (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Voices raised\nA charade of CAST ('players') plus RATI, a reversal ('knocked over') of ITAR ('**I**n\u00a0**T**errible\u00a0**A**rgument\u00a0**R**eferee initially'). Perhaps not so much raised as not lowered, but with a surface like that, who's grumbling?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 idea to start with, after one's broken record (6)","output":"### Answer: TAIPEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nA charade of TAIPE, an envelope ('broken') of I ('one') in TAPE ('record'); plus I ('**I**dea to start with'), for the capital of Taiwan."}
{"instruction":"You 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 opposite directions, lacquered metalware taken (6)","output":"### Answer: STOLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken\nAn envelope ('in') of TOLE ('lacquered metalware') in S N ('south and north, '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: Big college that is accom\u00admodating unknown number (4-4)","output":"### Answer: KING-SIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big\nAn envelope ('accommodating') of Z (mathematical 'unknown') in KINGS ('college'; the Cambridge College will very shortly be broadcasting the annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from the chapel) plus IE ('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: Jumper in equestrian sport with narrow margin of victory (4,4)","output":"### Answer: POLO NECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jumper\nA charade of POLO ('equestrian sport') plus NECK ('narrow margin of 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: Glassy expression's first seen in very upset suitor (8)","output":"### Answer: VITREOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glassy\nAn envelope ('seen in') of E ('**E**xpression's first') in V ('very') plus ITROUS, an anagram ('upset') of 'suitor'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 more foolish instrument of punishment (6,6)","output":"### Answer: DIMMER SWITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Electrical device\nA charade of DIMMER ('more foolish') plus SWITCH ('instrument 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: Southern frontiersman, big chap (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: big chap\nA charade of S ('southern') plus TRAPPER ('frontiersman')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feed unlimited dill, in herbaceous plant (6)","output":"### Answer: SILAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feed\nAn envelope ('in') of IL ('unlimited d**IL**l') in SAGE ('herbaceous plant', with a slight play on '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: Car from Providence somewhere in Italy (6)","output":"### Answer: RIMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Italy\nA charade of RI ('Providence', the capital city of Rhode Island) plus MINI ('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: Hunter, head in plaster bloodied on a rock (8)","output":"### Answer: PREDATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hunter\nA charade of P ('head in\u00a0**P**laster') plus RED ('bloodied') plus 'a' plus TOR ('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: Sponge cakes right for composer (4)","output":"### Answer: BERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\nAn envelope ('cakes') of R ('right') in BEG ('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: Most happening to see border in Italian city that's not closed (9)","output":"### Answer: TRENDIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most happening\nAn envelope ('to see \u2026 in') of END ('border') in TRIEST[e] ('Italian city') minus the last letter ('that's not closed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spoiling absurd plan (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: plan\nAn envelope ('spoiling' \u2013 not the most obvious indicator, but I get the picture) of R (*rex*, 'king') in DAFT ('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: Sailor finds companion on piece of land (7)","output":"### Answer: MATELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailor\nA charade of MATE ('companion') plus LOT ('piece 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: Gun crime at a higher level getting criticism initially (5-2)","output":"### Answer: STICK-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gun crime\nA charade of STICK ('criticism') plus UP ('at a higher level'). 'Initially', for once does not indicate an initial letter, but the order of the 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: English books inclined to be involved (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTANGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: involved\nA charade of E ('English') plus NT (New Testament, 'books') plus ANGLED ('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: Red skirts \u2014 rip off skirting (7)","output":"### Answer: CRIMSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\nAn envelope ('skirting') of RIMS ('skirts') in CON ('rip 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: Compound of zinc's the cure in the end for German intellect (9)","output":"### Answer: NIETZSCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: German intellect\nAn anagram ('compound of') of 'zincs the' plus E ('cur**E** 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: Variety in a wine list a growing concern for heavy drinkers, perhaps? (9)","output":"### Answer: WAISTLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a growing concern for heavy drinkers, perhaps?\nAn anagram ('variety in') of 'a wine 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: Evidence hack, say, was there to find clue \u2014 nothing concerning promotion in it (9)","output":"### Answer: HOOFPRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evidence hack, say, was there\nAn envelope ('in it') of O ('nothing') plus OF ('concerning') plus PR (public relations, 'promotion') in HINT ('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 song others performed around piano (7)","output":"### Answer: STROPHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek song\nAn envelope ('around') of P ('piano') in STROHE, an anagram ('performed') 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: With drunken glee I'm glugging absinthe to begin with \u2014 how far gone? (7)","output":"### Answer: MILEAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: how far gone?\nAn envelope ('glugging') of A ('**A**bsinthe to begin with') in MILEGE, an anagram ('drunken') of 'glee 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: Scanning text quickly, Twitter covering fear of urinals? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SPEED READING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scanning text quickly\nAn envelope ('covering') of PEE DREAD ('fear of urinals') in SING ('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: Ride straight on up the creek (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GHOST TRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ride\nAn anagram ('up the creek') of 'straight 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: Just emission from drinker, perhaps, during recent setback (7)","output":"### Answer: ETHICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\nAn envelope ('during') of HIC ('emission from drinker, perhaps') in ETAL, a reversal ('setback') of LATE ('recent')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 filling casks, press these for attention (7)","output":"### Answer: BUTTONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: press these for attention\nAn envelope ('filling') of 'on' on BUTTS ('casks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's boozer with no counter (5)","output":"### Answer: BARON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Magnate\nA charade of BAR ('boozer') plus ON, a reversal ('counter') of '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: Churlish grin that passes between supporters in house (5-4)","output":"### Answer: CROSS-BEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: that passes between supporters in house\nA charade of CROSS ('churlish' \u2013 not a close synonym, I think*)* plus BEAM ('grin')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spirits, as sexy Hubert dances unclothed (10)","output":"### Answer: EXUBERANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: High spirits\n's**EX**y h**UBER**t**\u00a0**d**ANCE**s' minus their outer 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: Fish, which aren't sampled (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nA hidden answer ('sampled') in 'whi**CH AR**e'nt'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 proceeds by degrees in Lee's classic US novel, with one small exception (7,5)","output":"### Answer: CELSIUS SCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It proceeds by degrees\nAn anagram ('novel') of 'Lee[s] classic US' minus an S (small, 'with one small exception'). Not a mocking bird in sight (or earshot)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 house in Westminster \u2014 trendy 9 enjoyed it (12)","output":"### Answer: OVERLORDSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: 9 enjoyed it\nA charade of OVER ('spare') plus LORDS ('house in Westminster') plus HIP ('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: Day and month avoided by judge, when appropriate (4)","output":"### Answer: DULY \n ### Explanation: Definition: when appropriate\nA charade of D ('day') plius [j]ULY ('month') minus the\u00a0J ('avoided by judge' \u2013 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: Surly git, 'e's playing at this time of year? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: UGLY SISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: playing at this time of year?\nAn anagram ('playing', doing double duty) of 'surly git 'e's'. With the pantomime tradition of cross-dressing roles, perhaps we have an extended 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: Amended religious lesson, dry in newer version (9)","output":"### Answer: REWRITTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amended\nAn envelope ('in') of RI (Religious Instruction, 'religious lesson') plus TT (teetotal, 'dry') in REWEN, a anagram ('version') of 'newer'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfunctory gift (5)","output":"### Answer: TOKEN \n ### Explanation: Perfunctory gift (5)\nCryptic 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: Gaunt and small with sharp features (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRAGGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gaunt\nA charadec of S ('small') plus CRAGGY ('with sharp 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: Bind wife in portable seat (7)","output":"### Answer: SWADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bind\nAn envelope ('in') of W ('wife') in SADDLE ('portable 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: Turn up identical notes con\u00adtaining pound symbol (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBLEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: symbol\nA reversal ('turn up') of an envelope ('containing') of LB ('pound') in ME ME ('identical notes' \u2013 a name I call 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: Not having enough soft down, presumably (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HARD UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not having enough\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Re dance, I'll be transformed! (10)","output":"### Answer: CINDERELLA \n ### Explanation: Re dance, I'll be transformed! (10)\nAn anagram ('be transformed') of 're dance i'll', with an &lit indication."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fabric covers of lively colour given top rating (5)","output":"### Answer: LYCRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stretch fabric\nA charade of LYCR ('covers of\u00a0**L**ivel**Y**\u00a0**C**olou**R**') plus A ('top 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: Groups of readers for whom Spooner's chef sheds tears? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BOOK CLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Groups of readers\nA Spoonerism of COOK BLUBS ('chef sheds 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: Undertaking pilot's last request (4)","output":"### Answer: TASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undertaking\nA charade of T ('pilo**T**'s last') plus ASK ('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: Basic liability for firm\u00a0shot on court (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Basic liability for firm\nDouble 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: A few decline to support region's top cricket team (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMERSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: cricket team\nA charade of SOME ('a few') plus R ('**R**egion's top') plus SET ('decline' \u2013 the setting sun), with 'to support' indicationg the order of the particles in a down 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: It's paradise, newly created without Eden's first plant (10)","output":"### Answer: ASPIDISTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nAn anagram ('newly created') of 'it's patadis[e]' minus the E ('without\u00a0**E**den's 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: Nimble American operative taking both sides in (9)","output":"### Answer: SPRIGHTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nimble\nAn envelope ('taking \u2026 in') of RIGHT L ('both sides') in SPY ('American operative')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 has guards roaming round (8)","output":"### Answer: HONDURAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn envelope ('guards') of ONDUR, an anagram ('roaming') of 'round' in '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: Ruin agent set up by subordinate (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruin\nA charade of DEF, a reversal ('set up' in a down light) of FED (federal 'agent') plus LOWER ('subordinate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ungrammatically accepted bet (6)","output":"### Answer: STAKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: bet\nA charade of S ('son') plus TAKED ('ungrammatically 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: Royal nipper's right to ascend (6)","output":"### Answer: PRINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Royal\nPINCER ('nipper') with the R moved up ('right to ascend') in a down light; with an extended indication."}
{"instruction":"You 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 accepted by broadcaster, going back a long time (5)","output":"### Answer: YONKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long time\nA reversal ('going back') of an envelope ('accepted by') of NO ('refusal') in SKY ('broadcaster')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partial problem in German dynasty (4)","output":"### Answer: MING \n ### Explanation: Definition:  dynasty\nA hidden answer ('partial') in 'proble**M IN G**erman'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Numbers etc in head, American writer (6)","output":"### Answer: CAPOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: American writer\nAn envelope ('in') of OT ('Numbers etc', books of the Old Testament) *in CAPE ('head')*, for the American writer Truman Capote"}
{"instruction":"You 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 whether it's high and rocky (6)","output":"### Answer: MASSIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's high and rocky\nA charade of MASS (Massachusetts, 'state') plus IF ('whether')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not right under, a survivor? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LEFT OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: survivor?\nDefinition and literal interpretation (by negation)."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 blooming hard, pirate claims (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MOUTH ORGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's played\nAn envelope ('claims') of OUT ('blooming') plus H ('hard') in MORGAN (Sir Henry, 17th century '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: Test match, I say! (6,1,5)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE A LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: I say!\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 long gone, go and dive (8)","output":"### Answer: TURNPIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barrier long gone\nA charade of TURN ('go') plus PIKE ('dive'). Chambers TURNPIKE: \u2026 a tollgate or a road with a tollgate (*hist*). The word survives in American 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: Spend\u00a0during holidays? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: WHILE AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spend\nDouble 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: Wet plant drooping originally, floater almost gobbled by equine (4,4)","output":"### Answer: POND LILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wet plant\nAn envelope ('gobbled by') of D ('**D**rooping originally') plus LIL[o] ('floater') minus its last letter ('almost') in PONY ('equine')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is too big to catch learner, student of life (9)","output":"### Answer: BIOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: student of life\nAn envelope ('to catch') of L ('learner') in BIOOGIST, an anagram\u00a0('drunk') of 'is too 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: Renouncing faith, a job say to convert? (8)","output":"### Answer: APOSTASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Renouncing faith\nA charade of 'a' plus POST ('job') plus ASY, an anagram ('to convert') of '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: Trash unduly beating\u00a0event (6)","output":"### Answer: TATTOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: beating\nA charade of TAT ('trash') plus TOO ('unduly'), with either one or two definitions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actual gore spilt, one putting things in order (10)","output":"### Answer: CATALOGUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one putting things in order\nAn anagram ('spilt') of 'actual gore'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with a tenant, runner collects (6)","output":"### Answer: DELETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key\nAn envelope ('collects') of LET ('tenant'; Chambers does not give this, but it seems reasonable) in DEE ('runner' \u2013 any of several rivers)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 predator, shark reportedly? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEETAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast predator\nA homophone ('reportedly') of CHEATER ('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: Angelic kids, stroke one (5)","output":"### Answer: PUTTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angelic kids\nA charade of PUTT ('stroke' at golf) plus I ('one'), for cherubic infants in 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: Improve the consistency of a type of paint (7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of paint\nA charade of TEMPER ('improve the consistency of') 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: Last of water in a pump, say \u2014 drying off perhaps? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drying off perhaps?\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('last of wate**R**') in 'a' plus SHOE ('pump 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: Shy hosts outing young man (9)","output":"### Answer: STRIPLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: young man\nAn envelope ('hosts') of TRIP ('outing') in SLING ('shy', verb, 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: Mosquito bites disgusting, if you ask me (7)","output":"### Answer: FRANKLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: if you ask me\nAn envelope ('bites') of RANK ('disgusting') in FLY ('mosquito', 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: A quid? There! (3,4,2,4,4,3,5,2)","output":"### Answer: PUT THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: There!\nA 'quid' is a plug of chewing tobacco, but I suppose that the answer is an alternative way of using 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: Gastropod comes down on spike (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAND SNAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gastropod\nA charade of LANDS ('comes down') plus NAIL ('spike')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 all, not entirely like a branch? (7)","output":"### Answer: LATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like a branch?\nA charade of LATER ('after') plus 'al[l]' 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: Plan in the morning to get up, then fish (3,3)","output":"### Answer: MAP OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\nA charade of MA, a reversal ('to get up' in a down light) of AM ('in the morning') plus POUT ('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: Strap gripped by teeth, on gums (5)","output":"### Answer: THONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strap\nA hidden answer ('gripped by') in 'tee**TH ON G**ums'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 different energy in field within harbour (5,5)","output":"### Answer: POLES APART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very different\nA double envelope ('in' and 'within') of SAP ('energy' -for once not giving E) in LEA ('field') in PORT ('harbour')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in cold sauce (4)","output":"### Answer: CLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prune\nA charade of C ('cold') plus LIP (disrespect, '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: Not well away from classes (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: OUT OF SORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not well\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 step (4)","output":"### Answer: RUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Called\nDouble 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: Section of unusually rich poem (5)","output":"### Answer: LYRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: poem\nA hidden answer ('section of') in 'unusual**LY RIC**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: Frightened, interrupted by agent, turned and ran away (9)","output":"### Answer: SCARPERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: ran away\nAn envelope ('interrupted by') of PER, a reversal ('turned') of REP ('agent') in SCARED ('frightened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 name that is kept by popular religious community (12)","output":"### Answer: INCONVENIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awkward\nAn envelope ('kept by') of N ('name') plus IE ('that is') in IN ('popular') plus CONVENT ('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: Everyday work, frequently rough, guarding border (3-2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: RUN-OF-THE-MILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Everyday\nAn envelope ('guarding') of HEM ('border') in RUN ('work') plus OFT ('frequently') plus ILL ('rough')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and quit going around with delinquent, finally sincere (9)","output":"### Answer: HEARTFELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sincere\nA charade of HEAR ('try') plus TFEL, a reversal ('going round') of LEFT ('quit') plus T ('delinquen**T** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trick's first seen in old film (5)","output":"### Answer: OPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Visual\nAn envelope ('seen in') of T ('**T**rick's first') in O ('old') plus PIC ('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: Count simply excluding me (4)","output":"### Answer: RELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Count\n[me]RELY ('simply') minus the ME ('excluding 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: Brave, keeping one settled and at ease (10)","output":"### Answer: FACILITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ease\nAn envelope ('keeping') of I ('one') plus LIT ('settled') plus 'at' in FACE ('brave'). 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: Boring event? New approach must come about (4)","output":"### Answer: YAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boring event?\nA reversal ('must come about') of N ('new') plus WAY ('approach')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from stretch in middle (10)","output":"### Answer: CENTIMETRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short distance\nAn envelope ('in') of TIME ('stretch' eg. a prison sentence) in CENTRE ('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: Herald in place receiving expression of surprise, rising with purpose (8)","output":"### Answer: PROCLAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herald\nA charade of PROCL, an envelope ('receiving') of ROC, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of COR (rather antique 'expression of surprise') in PL ('place'); plus AIM ('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: French article full of appeal with ribald writer's skill (8)","output":"### Answer: LITERACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer's skill\nA charade of LITE, an envelope ('full of') of IT (sex 'appeal') in LE ('French article'); plus RACY ('ribald')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 note picked up in moment for all to see in front of court (4-7)","output":"### Answer: SAFE-CONDUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass\nAn envelope ('in') of AF, a reversal ('picked up' in a down light) of FA ('note' of the solfa) in SECOND ('moment') plus U ('for all to see', film rating) plus CT ('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: Schemes ending in scrap heaps (5)","output":"### Answer: PLOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Schemes\nA charade of P ('ending in scra**P**') plus LOTS ('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: Devotee of ceremony is ultra excited about it (9)","output":"### Answer: RITUALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Devotee of ceremony\nAn envelope ('about') of 'it' in RUALIST, an anagram ('excited') of 'is ultra'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gallery and university very involved in learning (6)","output":"### Answer: LOUVRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gallery\nAn envelope ('involved in') of U ('university') plus V ('very') in LORE ('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: Trouble opening up temple (6)","output":"### Answer: PAGODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: temple\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of ADO ('trouble') plus GAP ('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: Criticise protest, one surrounded by endless senseless uproar (11)","output":"### Answer: PANDEMONIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: uproar\nA charade of PAN ('criticise') plus DEMO ('protest') plus NIUM, an envelope ('surrounded by') of I ('one') in NUM[b] ('senseless') 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: Clear sign of error one found in English class (9)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\nAn envelope ('found in') of X ('sign of error') plus 'one' i E ('English') plus RATE ('class', 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: Divert inspector with singular pamphlet (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divert\nA charade of DI (detective 'inspector') plus S ('singular') plus TRACT ('pamphlet')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in bed mostly as a result of being punched? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BLACK EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a result of being punched?\nAn envelope ('in') of LACKEY ('servant') in 'be[d]' minus it 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: Bashful about blunder offering drink (6)","output":"### Answer: SHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nAn envelope ('about') of ERR ('blunder') in SHY ('bashful')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in act up and down (6)","output":"### Answer: WALLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roll in\nA charade of WAL, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of LAW ('act') plus LOW ('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: Contamination in data in transit (5)","output":"### Answer: TAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contamination\nA hidden answer in 'da**TA IN T**ransit'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, answer to no lord (6,3)","output":"### Answer: COMMON ERA \n ### Explanation: These days, answer to no lord (6,3)\nDefinition and literal 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: A clever sort of angle (5)","output":"### Answer: ACUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of angle\nA charade of 'a' plus CUTE ('clever'). A double definition might be an alternative 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: Touching a bottom (7)","output":"### Answer: AGROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touching\nCryptic definition \u2013 or, again, a charade?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 soap is smoother (7)","output":"### Answer: FLATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soft soap\nDouble definition ('soft soap' 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: He wrote in Tamil? Never (5)","output":"### Answer: MILNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: He wrote\nA hidden answer in 'Ta**MIL NE**ver'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 jelly prepared in our temple (9)","output":"### Answer: PETROLEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of jelly\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'our temple'. 'In' does not sit too happily in the 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: Be very annoyed, getting oneself distressed? (4,4,4,3)","output":"### Answer: TEAR ONES HAIR OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be very annoyed\nA cryptic reference to 'dis-tressed'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 out of game? In the US that would be bizarre (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LEFT FIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the US that would be bizarre\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 very large and sunny (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: sunny\nSO LAR[ge] ('to some extent 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: Sort of stockings an old trout could get into? (7)","output":"### Answer: FISHNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of stockings\nDefinition and \u2026 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: Colour ranges for new carpets (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour ranges\nAn anagram ('new') of 'carpets'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Riddle one's spun the previous day (5)","output":"### Answer: SIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Riddle\nA charade of SI, a reversal ('spun') of I ('one') plus S (from one's') plus EVE ('the previous 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: On the surface, it's no way to proceed (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIR TRAVEL \n ### Explanation: On the surface, it's no way to proceed (3,6)\nCryptic 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: Smart place to recycle \u2014 this? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SCRAP METAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\nAn anagram ('to recycle') of 'smart place', with a definition extended as far as 'recycle'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 up for a shower (8)","output":"### Answer: UMBRELLA \n ### Explanation: One may be up for a shower (8)\nCryptic 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: Book's bulk (6)","output":"### Answer: VOLUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\nDouble 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: Unwanted plant\u00a0went (4)","output":"### Answer: WEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unwanted plant\nDouble 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: Very unlikely to be imported from across the world (3-7)","output":"### Answer: FAR-FETCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very unlikely\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 eat in the Tube (8)","output":"### Answer: MACARONI \n ### Explanation: Something to eat in the Tube (8)\nCryptic 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: Splendour of remarkable result (6)","output":"### Answer: LUSTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Splendour\nAn anagram ('remarkable') of '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: Give birth to\u00a0animal (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give birth to\nDouble 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: Christmas\u00a0now? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PRESENT DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas\nDouble 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: State parting two friends to a significant degree (10)","output":"### Answer: MATERIALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: to a significant degree\nAn envelope ('parting') of RI (Rhode Island, 'state') in MATE and ALLY ('two 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: Leaving, having finished with hurt feelings (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with hurt feelings\nA charade of OFF ('leaving') plus ENDED ('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: So Violet ordered a heater (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OIL STOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a heater\nAn anagram ('ordered') of 'so Violet'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 I've nothing to eat (6)","output":"### Answer: FASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hurry\nDouble 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: Nervous, swallowing wrong drink (6)","output":"### Answer: SHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nAn envelope ('swallowing') of ERR ('wrong' \u2013 the right general area, but I cannot see an exact equivalence) in SHY ('nervous')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 together in fine employment (4)","output":"### Answer: FUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join together\nA charade of F ('fine') plus USE ('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: Agile agent crossing river (4)","output":"### Answer: SPRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agile\nAn envelope ('crossing') of R ('river') in SPY ('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: Fiery, like Harry and Henry? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: HOT-HEADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fiery\nBoth names begin with H; also a reference to Sir Henry Percy, known as Harry Hotspur."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guerrilla starting to enrage king with insolence (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: insolence\nA charade of CHE (Guevara, 'guerrilla') plus E ('starting to\u00a0**E**nrage') plus K ('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: Factory made by (4 \u00f7 50) + (1049 \u00f7 50) (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FLOUR MILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Factory\nEnvelopes ('\u00f7') of L ('50') in FOUR ('4\u2032) and L ('50' again') in MIL ('1049', not following the canonical 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: Part of Roman villa block (5)","output":"### Answer: ANVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: block\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'Rom**AN VIL**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: Merchant recalled wine with skill (6)","output":"### Answer: TRADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Merchant\nA reversal ('recalled') of RED ('wine') plus ART ('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: Youths are sorely upset, having caught German measles (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROSE RASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: German measles\nA hidden ('having caught') reversed ('upset' \u2013 which might be better suited for a down light) answer in 'yout**HS ARE SOR**ely')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 turning up to free 6? That's annoying (7)","output":"### Answer: JARRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: annoying\nA charade of J ('judge') plus ARRI[vi]NG ('turning up') minus VI ('to free 6')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prison triumph, ignoring the odds (7)","output":"### Answer: STIRRUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\nA charade of STIR ('prison') plus RUP ('t**R**i**U**m**P**h ignoring 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: More shaky bowler, one spins \u2026 Catch! Bravo! (8)","output":"### Answer: WOBBLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More shaky\nAn envelope ('catch') of B ('bravo') in WOBLIER, an anagram ('spins') of 'bowler' plus I ('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: Ratify a company report (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ratify\nSounds like ('report') A FIRM ('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: Sheep penned within limits of jail is highly rated (5)","output":"### Answer: JEWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: highly rated\nAn envelope ('penned within') of EWE ('sheep') in JL ('limits of\u00a0~~JeweL~~\u00a0**J**ai**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: Cryptically spot expenses? (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERHEADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: expenses\nTOPS (HEADS) reversed (OVER) is '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: Price to reserve afternoon down by the sea (5)","output":"### Answer: COAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: down by the sea\nAn envelope ('to reserve') of A ('afternoon' \u2013 not in Chambers) in COST ('price'). A little loose."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Trump a bum to hug his outspoken easy one (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAPEZIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure\nAn envelope ('to hug') of EZ, sounding like ('outspoken') 'easy' \u2013 with an American Z \u2013 plus I ('one') in TRAPUM, an anagram ('bum') of 'Trump 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: Arrest old learners breaking into vehicle (6)","output":"### Answer: COLLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrest\nAn envelope ('breaking into') of O ('old') plus L L ('learners') in CAR ('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: Must regularly fear bear (8)","output":"### Answer: SHOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bear\nA charade of SHOULD ('must', a questionable synonym) plus ER ('regularly f**E**a**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: Horror film-maker's hit? (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horror film-maker\nDouble 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: Vaults and nimbly clears end of pommel (7)","output":"### Answer: CELLARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vaults\nAn anagram ('nimbly') of 'clears' plus L ('end of pomme**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: Entire NHS in trouble, losing ten to bruise (6)","output":"### Answer: SHINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bruise\nAn anagram ('in trouble') of '[ent]ire NHS' 'losing ten', for a black 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: Naughty people dress oddly around 6.50 (6)","output":"### Answer: DEVILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naughty people\nAn envelope ('around') of VI ('6\u2032) plus L ('50') in DES ('**D**r**E**s**S** oddly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 I have your attention? You sound drunk (4)","output":"### Answer: PSST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Can I have your attention?\nA homophone ('you sound') of PISSED ('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: Voice, 99% of which is N and O? (3)","output":"### Answer: AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Voice\nDouble definition: nitrogen ('N') and oxygen ('O') are the principal constituents of air, which, if dry, contains 78.09% of the former and 20.95% 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: In Houses of Parliament covering independence (3)","output":"### Answer: HIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: In\nAn envelope ('covering') of I ('independence') in HP ('Houses of 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: Scary film cuts finale to generate discussion (3)","output":"### Answer: JAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: discussion\nJAW[s] ('scary film') minus the last letter ('cuts 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: Tease royal's firstborn (3)","output":"### Answer: RIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tease\nA charade of R ('royal') plus I ('first') plus B ('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: One moving home throws out small pin (4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pin\n[s]NAIL ('one moving home') minus the S ('throws out 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: Umpire: 'It's very simple after opener's dismissed to get set again' (8)","output":"### Answer: REFREEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: get set again\nA charade of REF ('umpire') plus [b]REEZE ('very simple') minus the first letter ('after opener's 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: Seen on course down waterways (7)","output":"### Answer: DRIVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seen on course\nA charade of D ('down') plus RIVERS ('waterways'). The 'course' might be golf, or a speedway."}
{"instruction":"You 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 king and queen embraced by retired aristocrat with love (6)","output":"### Answer: OBERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fairy king\nAn envelope ('embraced by') of ER ('queen') in OBON, a reversal ('retired') of NOB ('aristocrat') plus O ('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: Bank's peak rates tumbling? It's a front (6)","output":"### Answer: BREAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: front\nA charade of B ('**B**ank's peak') plus REAST, an anagram ('tumbling') of '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: British Rail's happy for heart\u00adless worker to be outside \u2014 unexpected? (6)","output":"### Answer: ABRUPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unexpected?\nAn envelope ('to be ourside') of BR ('British Rail') plus UP ('happy') in A[n]T ('worker') minus the 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: Leaders of research and development include Underground scheme for Circle line (6)","output":"### Answer: RADIUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Circle line\nFirst letters ('leaders') of '**R**esearch\u00a0**A**nd\u00a0**D**evelopment\u00a0**I**nclude\u00a0**U**nderground\u00a0**S**cheme'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 warrant restraining Simpson in conflict (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TROJAN WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflict\nAn envelope ('restraining') of OJ (that 'Simpson') in TRANWAR, an anagram ('kind of') 'warrant'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prison (5)","output":"### Answer: CAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in prison\nA lift and separate: a charade of 'C' plus 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: Passage from Goethe really out of this world (8)","output":"### Answer: ETHEREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of this world\nA hidden answer ('passage from') in 'Go**ERHE REAL**ly\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 kitchen with Spooner's stalker? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: FRYING PAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the kitchen\nA Spoonerism of PRYING FAN ('stalker'). I chose the version which seemed more natural, and the crossers proved it 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: Big beast with Paddington, say, for a Londoner (5)","output":"### Answer: BISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big beast\nThe best I can do for the wordplay is to suggest that Paddington is the Bear, and the reference is to him being adopted by the Browns (BOY SON? BEAR 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: Green skirt oddly removed at second attempt (5)","output":"### Answer: RESIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: second attempt\nAlternate letters ('oddly removed') of 'g**R**e**E**n\u00a0**S**k**I**r**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: Grim and unpleasant leer interrupts game (9)","output":"### Answer: CHEERLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grim\nAn envelope ('interrupts') of EERL, an anagram ('unpleasant') of 'leer' in 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: Easy to clean hospital \u2014 used to be adept about it (8)","output":"### Answer: WASHABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy to clean\nAn envelope ('about it') of H ('hospital') in WAS ABLE ('used to be adept')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Procurer dropping the French spot (4)","output":"### Answer: PIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Procurer\nPIMP[le] ('spot') minus the LE ('dropping the Frebch')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 papers prepared again (5)","output":"### Answer: REDID \n ### Explanation: Definition: prepared again\nA charade of RED ('communist') plus ID ('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: Once confined, breathe one's last inside \u2014 it's practical (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPEDIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: practical\nAn envelope ('inside') of DIE ('breathe one's last') in EX ('once') PENT ('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: Spike Milligan ultimately following God (5)","output":"### Answer: THORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spike\nA charade of THOR ('God') plus N ('Milliga**N** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 size of honour bestowed on Manchester, say? (7)","output":"### Answer: OBESITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large size\nA charade of OBE (Order of the British Empire, 'honour') plus SITY, sounding like CITY ('Manchester, say?' with 'say' and '?' sharing the duties for\u00a0the homophone and the indication by 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: Long in 12 (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long\nHidden in 12D UNATT**ACHE**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: Open sandwich he threw out in crisis (4,3,5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: WHEN THE CHIPS ARE DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in crisis\nAn anagram ('out') of 'open sandwich he threw'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 round teens? It may be optimistic (4-6)","output":"### Answer: ROSE-TINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: optimistic\nAn envelope ('round') of SETINTE, an anagram ('may be') of 'teens it' in ROD ('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: City devastated by a current (10)","output":"### Answer: CANTERBURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nAn anagram ('devastated') of 'by a 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: Apple's sold by them (7)","output":"### Answer: GROCERS \n ### Explanation: Apple's sold by them (7)\nCryptic 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: Racket involving completely empty glass houses (9)","output":"### Answer: DWELLINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: houses\nA charade of DWELLIN, an envelope ('involving') of WELL (and truly, 'completely') in DIN ('row'); plus GS ('empty\u00a0**G**las**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: Cut any tax, attack the reds without borders and without strings (10)","output":"### Answer: UNATTACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: without strings\n'c**U**t a**N**y t**A**x a**TTAC**k t**H**e r**ED**s' minus the words' outer letters ('without borders')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revelation from a policeman must turn up before evidence ultimately plays out (10)","output":"### Answer: APOCALYPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revelation\nA charade of 'a' plus POC, a revresal ('must turn up' in a down light) of COP ('policeman') plus ALYPS, an anagram ('out') of 'plays' plus E ('evidenc**E** ultimately'), with 'before' indicating the order of the 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: Spirit elements (9)","output":"### Answer: FIREWATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit\nFIRE and WATER, along with air and earth, were the supposed 'elements' of ancient Greece and other cultures, The Chinese added wood as a fifth."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hold dispatch about distinguishing brand feature (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put on hold\nAn envelope ('about') of USP (unique selling point, 'distinguishing brand feature') in SEND ('dispatch')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 endlessly tepid and selfish dedication (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect example\nA charade of EPI ('endlessly t**EPI**d' \u2013 both ends) plus TO ME ('selfish dedication')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for one into porn, perhaps (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PINOT NOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\nAn anagram {'perhaps') of 'I' ('one') plus 'into 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: Group shelled prawns (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\n[s]CAMP[i] ('prawns') minus its outer letters ('shelld')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Helen leaves Ovid hero (4,4,5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The way Helen leaves Ovid hero\nAn anagram ('the way' \u2013 I've seen stranger anagrinds, and it gives a neat &lit, even if Ovid is not the first poet to come to mind in this connection) of 'Helen leaves Ovid 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: Letter penned by Thatcher (not the heartless, batty old ruler) (8)","output":"### Answer: HEPTARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: old ruler\nAn envelope ('penned by') of EP (abbreviation for Epistle, 'letter') in HTARCH, an anagram ('batty') of 'Tha[t]ch[e]r' minus TE ('not\u00a0**T**h**E** heartless'), for one old ruler in seven."}
{"instruction":"You 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 admitting moon I caught on film (6)","output":"### Answer: BIOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\nA charade of BIOP, an envelope ('admitting') of IO ('moon' of Jupiter) in BP ('bishop'); plus 'I' plus C ('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: Loud sound from bottom \u2014 what was offensive about it? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRUMPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loud sound\nAn envelope ('about ot') of RUMP ('bottom') in TET ('what was offensive' \u2013 the Tet offensive in the Vietnam 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: Deep trouble on the way? (7)","output":"### Answer: POTHOLE \n ### Explanation: Deep trouble on the way? (7)\nCryptic 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: Three men hold back Arab leader (5)","output":"### Answer: EMEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab leader\nA hidden ('hold') reversed ('back') answer in 'th**REE ME**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: Spin result, maybe cutting advantage (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HEAD START \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantage\nA charade of HEADS ('spin result, maybe' \u2013 of a coin) plus TART ('cutting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 male judges and don't get picked to perform \u2026 (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: WARM THE BENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: don't get picked to perform\nA charade of WAR ('fight') plus M ('male') plus THE BENCH ('judges')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 as these may do in next series (6, 6)","output":"### Answer: SECOND STRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: as these may do\nA charade of SECOND ('next') plus STRING ('series'). The ellipses refer the definition back to 'don't get picked to perform in the previous 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: Tramp's unlikely to step on it (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOOK SMART \n ### Explanation: Definition: step on it\nDefinition and literal allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 German in pool (5)","output":"### Answer: MERGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join\nAnenvelope ('in') of G ('German') in MERE ('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: New setter looks embarrassed about being passed over (7)","output":"### Answer: IGNORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: passed over\nAn envelope ('about') of N ('new') in I GO RED ('setter looks 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: Animal droppings Bill steps in (7)","output":"### Answer: GUANACO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\nAn envelope ('steps in') of AC ('bill') in GUANO ('droppings'), for\u00a0the"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mob beginning to riot \u2014 not much cover outside (6)","output":"### Answer: THRONG \n ### Explanation: Mob beginning to riot \u2014 not much cover outside (6)\nAn envelope ('outside') of R ('beginning to\u00a0**R**iot') in THONG ('not much 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: Setting by design hits snag (8)","output":"### Answer: STASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Setting by\nAn anagram ('design') of 'hits 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: Forced development here hurt both earl and duke (6)","output":"### Answer: HOTBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forced development here\nA charade of HOTB, an anagram ('hurt') of 'both' plus E ('earl') plus D ('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: Was mother honest about Oscar and daughter? (6)","output":"### Answer: POURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was mother\nA charade of POURE, an envelope ('about') of O ('Oscar') in PURE ('honest'); plus D ('daughter'). The definition refers to the person traditionally in charge of the teapot."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apply initially after exercise, right, to stop soreness (9)","output":"### Answer: APPERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Apply\nA charade of A ('initially\u00a0**A**fter') plus PPERTAIN, an envelope ('to stop') of PE ('exercise') plus RT ('right') in PAIN ('soreness')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 traditional enemies bother showing up to do the job (3,3,7)","output":"### Answer: CUT THE MUSTARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: do the job\nA charade of CUT ('nick') plus THEM and US ('traditional enemies') plus TARD, a reversal ('showing up' in a down light) of DRAT ('bother' as a\u00a0minced expletive)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 I flipped over love letters (5)","output":"### Answer: IOTAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: letters\nAn envelope ('over') of O ('love') in ITAS, a reversal ('flipped') of SAT ('day') plus '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: Emptied pot over me in a rage \u2014 it smells horrible! (8)","output":"### Answer: PTOMAINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it smells horrible\nA charade of PT ('emptied\u00a0**P**o**T**') plus O ('over') plus MAINE, an anagram ('rage') of 'me in a', for compounds formed in rotting organic matter, including the aptly named putrescine and cadaverine."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sprinters \u2026 like Johnson and Gatlin, say? (8)","output":"### Answer: CHEETAHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Natural sprinters\nSounds like ('say') CHEATERS; Ben Johnson and Justin Gatlin are sprinters who have been disciplined for failing drug 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: Pat halted orgy, in order to ____ ? (4,4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: PLAY HARD TO GET \n ### Explanation: Pat halted orgy, in order to ____ ? (4,4,2,3)\nAn anagram ('in order') of 'pat halted orgy'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bones broken? Definitely not (2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: BY NO MEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Definitely not\nAn anagram ('broken') of 'many 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: Posh occasionally: 'I'm last to perform for David?' (8)","output":"### Answer: PSALMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: David?\nA charade pf PS ('**P**o**S**h occasionally') plus ALMIST, an anagram ('to perform') of 'I'm 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: Ship and train \u2014 he fiddled both in short (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHOONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\nA charade of SCHOO[l] ('train') plus NER[o] ('he fiddled' while Rome burned), each minus its last letter ('both 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: Sheep in main road is right little madam (6)","output":"### Answer: ARGALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheep\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('right') plus GAL ('little madam') in AI (that is, A1, 'main 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: Dismissing driver's warning, soon fit in (6)","output":"### Answer: BELONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: fit in\nBE[fore] LONG ('soon') minus FORE ('dismissing driver's warning' 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: Alert teacher at Eton to truanting (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Alert teacher at Eton to truanting (5)\nA charade of SIR ('teacher') plus 'E[to]N', minus TO ('to truanting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hope as spa dries. (8)","output":"### Answer: DESPAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loses hope\nAn anagram ('as'??) of 'spa dries'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 risk a terrible injury on the ice. (6)","output":"### Answer: SKATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the ice\nA hidden answer ('partially') in 'ri**SK A TER**rible' 'injury' is just along for the 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: Endless confused action for raccoon. (5)","output":"### Answer: COATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: raccoon\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'actio[n]' minus its last letter ('endless'), for a relative of the raccoons."}
{"instruction":"You 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-learning astray, by and large. (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN GENERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: by and large.\nAn anagram ('astray') of 'e-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: E.g. \"Best foot forward\", given on dismissal. (8,6)","output":"### Answer: MARCHING ORDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dismissal\nI cannot imagine a commander giving this quoted order to a platoon of left- and right-footed soldiers, but the intent of the clue is a definition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accomplish easily, and dispense with the pre-match routine (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TOSS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accomplish easily\nA charade of TOSS ('pre-match routine', the coin toss before the match in eg. cricket or tennis) plus OFF ('dispense with'; better taken as a unit with TOSS).."}
{"instruction":"You 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 man verifies one's identity. (4,3)","output":"### Answer: NAME TAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: verifies one's identity\nAn anagram (actually a reversal; either way, there is no indication of the manoeuvre) of 'gate man', with an allusive 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: Opening position heard to be vigilant (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN GARDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening position\nSounds like ('heard to be') ON GUARD ('vigilant'; of course it is just the translation of the French answer). Most dictionaries give EN GARDE as an interjection or adjectival, but Collins does give this nounal 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: Roughen no cares. (7)","output":"### Answer: COARSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roughen\nAn anagram (no indication) of 'no 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: Telephone meeting to discuss pear name? (10,4)","output":"### Answer: CONFERENCE CALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Telephone meeting\nDefinition and literal interpretation (extending to the entire clue). The conference pear is so named because it won first prize at the National British Pear Conference in 1885."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terrorise madly a noisy reveller. (9)","output":"### Answer: ROISTERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a noisy reveller\nAn anagram ('madly' \u2013 yes, an actual anagrind) of 'terrorise'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terminate island dependency: that's self-evident. (5)","output":"### Answer: AXIOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's self-evident\nA charade of AX ('terminate'; some may object more strongly than others to the unindicated American spelling) plus IOM (Isle of Man, 'island dependency')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by eastern failing. (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass by\nA charade of E ('eastern') plus LAPSE ('failing')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 occurrence of a depressed satellite. (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rare occurrence\nA charade of BLUE ('depressed') plus MOON ('satellite'). Blue moons, generally the second full moon in a calendar month, are actually not that 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: Adorn a device for measuring up to 11 yards? (9)","output":"### Answer: DECAMETRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: up to 11 yards?\nSounds like (no indication) DECK A METER ('adorn a device for measuring'). The\u00a0DECAMETRE is less than 4 inches short of 11 yards; the question mark covers the difference."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one in celestial body. (5)","output":"### Answer: STAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Step\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') in STAR ('celestial 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: Sounds like the ideal accompaniment to a sneeze. (7)","output":"### Answer: ATISHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: accompaniment to a sneeze\nA curiosity: a definition and extended wordplay: 'Sounds like' A TISSUE ('the ideal accompaniment to a sneeze')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 or concerning a period of brutal oppression. (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: REIGN OF TERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a period of brutal oppression\nAn anagram ('concerning'?) of 'referring to 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: Lacking dominion in part. Not in this realm. (7)","output":"### Answer: KINGDOM \n ### Explanation: Lacking dominion in part. Not in this realm. (7)\nA hidden answer ('in part') in 'lac**KING DOM**inion'. Again, the definition must span the entire clue to 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: Bitter charges for acidic salts. (9)","output":"### Answer: TARTRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: acidic salts\nA charade of TART ('bitter') plus RATES ('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: Depend on it, only without me. (4)","output":"### Answer: RELY \n ### Explanation: Depend on it, only without me. (4)\nA subtraction: [me]RELY ('only') minus the ME ('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: Nerve centre for land management. (6,7)","output":"### Answer: GROUND CONTROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nerve centre\nA charade of GROUND ('land') plus CONTROL ('management')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 miss by design or inadvertently. (9)","output":"### Answer: SIGNORINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign miss\nA hidden answer (with no indication other than 'by') in 'de**SIGN OR INA**dvertently'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for adult males. (9)","output":"### Answer: GENTLEMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Convenience\nDouble 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: Disproves arbiter set up around university. (7)","output":"### Answer: REFUTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disproves\nAn envelope ('around') of U ('university') in REF (arbiter') plus TES, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of '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: Mean to state how old one is. (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\nAVER AGE ('state 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: Friend to a damaged imago. (5)","output":"### Answer: AMIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friend\nAn anagram ('damaged') of 'imago'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaves new wife for cheese. (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\nA subtraction: BRI[d]E ('new wife') minus the D ('daughter 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: Regular traveller close to lovely European capitals (7)","output":"### Answer: SHUTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regular traveller\nA charade of SHUT ('close') plus TLE ('**T**o\u00a0**L**ovely **E**uropean capitals' I have, of course, given a more common meaning to 'capitals', but even without the upper case letters, the word might be taken in the sense of 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: Idle adult joins retired mother's country (7)","output":"### Answer: AMERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA charade of AM, a reversal ('retired') of MA ('mother') plus ERIC ('Idle' of Monty Python) plus A ('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: Muddled socialist leader removed from seat (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muddled\nA subtraction: [s]ADDLE ('seat') minus the S ('**S**ocialist leader removed'). ADDLE can be an adjective as well as noun\u00a0or 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: Finding record's finished? Then ask why (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finding\nA charade of DISC ('record') plus OVER ('finished') plus Y, sounding like ('ask') '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: Project\u00a0vehicle in Star Trek (10)","output":"### Answer: ENTERPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Project\nDouble definition. Word has it that the space shuttle was so renamed as the result of a massive write-in from Trekkies; the first choice was *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: Wood has to be chopped up (3)","output":"### Answer: ASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood\nAn anagram ('to be chopped up') of 'has'. Simple but effective."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ham? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: RADIO AMATEUR \n ### Explanation: Aired ham? (5,7)\nCryptic 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: Spilt cod onto shirt? This may straighten things out (12)","output":"### Answer: ORTHODONTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: This may straighten things out\nAn anagram ('spilt') of 'cod onto 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: Penny left cat with girl (3)","output":"### Answer: UMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\nA subtraction: [p]UMA ('cat') minus the P ('Penny 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: Singer kidnaps film-maker \u2014 good for rival (10)","output":"### Answer: CHALLENGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rival\nAn envelope ('kidnaps') of ALLEN (Woody, 'film-maker') plus G ('good') in CHER ('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: Tough English soldiers deserted first and were killed (9)","output":"### Answer: BUTCHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: killed\nA charade of ~~BITCH~~ BUTCH ('tough') plus E ('English') plus RE (Royal Engineers, 'soldiers') plus D ('**D**eserted first'). I suppose that the plural 'were' can be justified as referring to the wordplay 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: Tory or pleb? Not even a metaphor (5)","output":"### Answer: TROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a metaphor\nOdd letters ('not even') of\u00a0'**T**o**R**y\u00a0**O**r\u00a0**P**l**E**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: As cryptic as solutions? (7)","output":"### Answer: ANSWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: solutions\nA is\u00a0the abbreviation for ANSWER, so 'as' is the 'cryptic' 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: Serious being in play by Wilde (7)","output":"### Answer: EARNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serious\nA reference to Oscar Wilde's play\u00a0*The Importance of being Earnest"}
{"instruction":"You 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 steps to rooms (6)","output":"### Answer: SPACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: rooms\nA charade of S ('small') plus PACES ('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: At university, daughter cooked tea, which is news (6)","output":"### Answer: UPDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: news\nA charade of UP ('at university') plus D ('daughter') plus ATE, an anagram ('cooked') 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: Teacher to shake hand of God (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE CREATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\nA charade of THECREATO, an anagram ('shake') of 'teacher to'; plus R (right '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: Ancient\u00a0tree (5)","output":"### Answer: ELDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient\nDouble 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: Italian town? I'm lost with tense worker and aide (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSISTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: aide\nthe final I (A\u00a0charade of ASSIS[i] ('Italian town') minus the I ('I'm off' \u2013 but should it be \"I 's off\"?) plus T ('tense') plus ANT ('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: Love 20% off \u2026 oooo! (4)","output":"### Answer: EROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\nA subtraction: [z]EROS ('oooo') minus the Z, one of the five letters ('20% 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: It's time TV rejected repeats (8)","output":"### Answer: ITERATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: repeats\nA charade of 'it' plus ERA (long 'time') plus TES, a reversal ('rejected') of SET (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: A New York wife's present at unknown location (8)","output":"### Answer: ANYWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at unknown location\nA charade of 'a' plus NY ('New York') plus W ('wife') plus HERE ('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: Fans then scream 'City!' (10)","output":"### Answer: MANCHESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nAn anagram ('fans') of 'then scream'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drink carrier's bubble rising in lines of temperature? (9)","output":"### Answer: ISOTHERMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lines of temperature\nA charade of 'is' plus THERMOS ('drink carrier') with the O moved to the front ('bubble rising' in a down 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: US district and country trades duck for uranium (8)","output":"### Answer: COLUMBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: US district\nCOLOMBIA (South American 'country') with the O replaced by U ('trades duck for uranium'). Washington DC (District of Columbia) is the US 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: Titan carries books on island, a legendary one (8)","output":"### Answer: ATLANTIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a legendary one\nAn envelope ('carries') of NT (New Testament 'books') plus I ('island') in ATLAS ('Titan'). In the definition, 'one' refers back to '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: Disregard first engagement after ring's worn over another (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disregard\nAn envelope ('over') of O ('another' i.e. a 'ring') in IGNR, an anagram ('worn') of 'ring' plus E ('first\u00a0**E**ngagement')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 supporting Pope Romanus's cardinals, that is (6)","output":"### Answer: PRIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holy man\nA charade of PR ('**P**ope\u00a0**R**omanus's cardinals') plus I.E. (*Is Id Est*, 'that is') plus ST (saint, 'holy man') with an extended definition. Pope Romanus? Sorry, you missed him. He was Pope from August to November 897."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0deposit (5)","output":"### Answer: LODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: House\nDouble definition, the second 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: Woman admits love for footwear (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: footwear\nAn envelope ('admits') of O ('love') in SHE ('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: Part of store rebuilt outside centre of Lincoln (6)","output":"### Answer: SECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part\nAn envelopoe ('outside') of C ('centre of Lin**C**oln') in SETOR, an anagram ('rebuilt') of '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: Coarse knitting stitch used by a beginner finally unravelled (6)","output":"### Answer: RIBALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coarse\nA charade of RIB ('knitting stitch') plus 'a' plus L (learner driver, 'beginner') plus D ('finally unravelle**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: Stripe essential to shade of garment (6)","output":"### Answer: TABARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: garment\nAn envelope ('essential to') of BAR ('stripe') in TAD ('shade' as in \"the batsman had a good innings, but was bowled a shade short of his 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: Lecter or one of his ilk exchanging drugs (8)","output":"### Answer: HANNIBAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lecter\n[c]ANNIBAL ('one of his ilk' \u2013 Hannibal Lecter was dubbed \"the cannibal', as indicated by ) with the C replaced by H ('exchanging drugs' \u2013 heroin for cocaine). Hannibal Lecter is\u00a0the leading character in a series of novels by Thomas Harris, best known for\u00a0the portrayal by Anthony Hopkins in the film of\u00a0*Silence of the Lambs."}
{"instruction":"You 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 arrangement hiding large lump (4)","output":"### Answer: BLOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: lump\nAn envelope ('hiding') of L ('large') in BOB ('hair arrangement')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stockpile drug before trading price leads to fall in value (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPRECIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fall in value\nAn envelope ('to stockpile') of E ('drug') plus PRECI, an anagram ('trading') of 'price' in DATE ('time'). 'Leads to' here is just a link between wordplay and definition, not an indication of the first letters of anything."}
{"instruction":"You 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 money for registered nurse? (5,6)","output":"### Answer: LEGAL TENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good money\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hoarding gold wrote badly in place of academic (5,5)","output":"### Answer: IVORY TOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of academic\nA charade of IVORY, an envelope ('hoarding') of OR (heraldic 'gold') in IVY ('woman') plus TOWER, an anagram ('badly') of '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: Style of space outside city (4)","output":"### Answer: ELAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style\nAn envelope ('outside') of LA ('Los Angeles, 'city') in EN (printer's '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: License crazy Republican to manufacture device for a gun (8)","output":"### Answer: SILENCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: device for a gun\nA charade of SILENCE, an anagram ('crazy') of 'license'; plus R ('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: Lots of money given to fools (6)","output":"### Answer: MASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots\nA charade of M ('money') plus ASSES ('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: Asymmetrical sides of eager cook's equipment (6)","output":"### Answer: SKEWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cook's equipment\nA charade of SKEW ('asymmetrical') plus ER ('sides of\u00a0**E**age**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: Insect moving north-east (6)","output":"### Answer: HORNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insect\nAn anagram ('moving') of 'north' plus E ('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: Game played from scratch (8)","output":"### Answer: SCRABBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game played\nDouble 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: Crumpled antique impounded by US agent (6)","output":"### Answer: FOLDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crumpled\nAn envelope ('impounded by') of OLD ('antique')in FED ('US agent'). My first impression of FOLDED is of neatness and deliberation, but geologically FOLDED is closer to 'crumpled'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pub organised fine party (8)","output":"### Answer: SINN FEIN \n ### Explanation: Small pub organised fine party (8)\nA charade of S ('small') plus INN ('pub') plus FEIN, an anagram ('organised') of 'fine'. As far as I can tell, both in origin and general usage, this is (4,4)."}
{"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: Find fault with small, not medium, snacks (6)","output":"### Answer: PANINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: snacks\nA charade of PAN ('find fault with') plus [m]INI ('small') minus the M ('not 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: Roosters standing on large unoccupied farm building (6)","output":"### Answer: STABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: farm building\nA charade of STAB, a reversal ('standing' in a down light) of BATS ('roosters' \u2013 many of the flying mammals roost during the day) plus 'l[arg]e' minus its interion 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: Sketches of Dutch boats (6)","output":"### Answer: DRAFTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sketches\nA charade of D ('Dutch') plus RAFTS ('boats'. I have always thought of a raft as flat and a boat as concave or covex, depending on how you looked 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: Two reps had relaxed, following introduction to Scottish union official (4,7)","output":"### Answer: SHOP STEWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: union official\nA charade of S ('introduction to\u00a0**S**cottish') plus HOPSTEWARD, an anagram ('relaxed') of 'two reps 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: Went for alternative date to bury change of direction (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTACKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went for\nAn envelope ('to bury') of TACK ('change of direction') in ATED, an angram ('alternative') 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: Calm child going first for church service (8)","output":"### Answer: EVENSONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: church service\nA charade of EVEN ('calm') plus SON ('child') plus G ('**G**oing 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: Steers clear of second drama queen turning up to accept Oscar (6)","output":"### Answer: AVOIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steers clear of\nAn envelope ('to accept') of O ('Oscar', radio code) in AVIDS, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of S ('second') plus DIVA ('drama 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: Natural ability shown by experimental entertainer (6)","output":"### Answer: TALENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Natural ability\nA hidden answer 'shown by' 'experimen**TAL ENT**ertainer'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jacket worn for smoking? (6)","output":"### Answer: REEFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jacket\nA reference to a REEFER as a marijuana 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: Space to accommodate host in Notting Hill, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ROMCOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notting Hill, say\nAn envelope ('to accommodate') of MC (Master of Ceremonies, 'host') in ROOM ('space'). The indication by example ('say') is to the 1999 film, a romantic comedy, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh 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: Scenes of ecstasy in boozers (7)","output":"### Answer: LOCALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scenes\nAn envelope ('in') of E ('ecstasy' \u2013 for once the clue names the drug) in LOCALS ('boozers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 character on Tube briefly welcoming woman (7)","output":"### Answer: HOSTESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: welcoming woman\nA charade of HOS[e] ('tube') minus its last letter ('briefly') plus TESS (of the d'Urbervilles, 'Hardy 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: Stalk Spanish hero, returning after exercises (7)","output":"### Answer: PEDICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stalk\nA charade of PE ('exercises') plus DICLE, a reversal ('returning') of EL CID ('Spanish 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: Composer dismissing Vivaldi's first quintet in B (7)","output":"### Answer: BORODIN \n ### Explanation: Composer dismissing Vivaldi's first quintet in B (7)\nAn envelope ('in') of '[Vival]di' minus the first five letters ('dismissing \u2026 first quintet') in BORON ('B', chemical 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: Rambling tirade on single point (9)","output":"### Answer: ITINERANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rambling\nA charade of I ('single') plus TINE ('point') plus RANT ('tirade')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enduring shock waves (5)","output":"### Answer: PERMS \n ### Explanation: Enduring shock waves (5)\nCryptic definition \u2013 'shock' for 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: Fit cook gutting halibut (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fit\nA charade of RIG ('cook' in the sense of falsify \u2013 but here as a definition, not an anagrind) plus HT ('gutting\u00a0**H**alibu**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: Arachne admires Cape Wrath (9)","output":"### Answer: IRATENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrath\nA charade of I RATE ('Arachne admires') plus NESS ('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: Before taking off partner's clothes, firstly extinguish flash lamp (9)","output":"### Answer: PREFLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Before taking off\nA charade of PR ('**P**artne**R**'s clothes') plus EF ('fIrstly\u00a0**E**xtinguish\u00a0**F**lash') plus LIGHT ('lamp')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Temporary work welcomed by young boxer? (3-2)","output":"### Answer: POP-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Temporary\nAn envelope ('welcomed by') of OP ('work') in PUP ('young boxer?' \u2013 note the query for indication by 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: Subsequently float the ark on a regular basis (5)","output":"### Answer: LATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subsequently\nAlternate letters ('on a regular basis') of 'f**L**o**A**t** T**h**E** a**R**k'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in support of scandal involving dad (9)","output":"### Answer: PROPAGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broadcast\nAn envelope ('involving')\u00a0of PA ('dad') in PRO ('in support of') plus GATE ('scandal'; after Watergate, the suffix has become the general term for a political scandal)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Despicable, glib neo-liberal (7)","output":"### Answer: IGNOBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Despicable\nAn anagram ('liberal') of 'glib 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: Touch parts of mouth and of eye socket (7)","output":"### Answer: ORBITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of eye socket\nAn envelope ('parts') of BIT ('touch', a smidgen) in ORAL ('of 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: Disaster outraged young nurses (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAGEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disaster\nA hidden answer ('nurses') in 'ou**TRAGED 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: Met chap\u00a0who works on the railways? (7)","output":"### Answer: YARDMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Met chap\n'Met' for Metropolitan Police \u2013 Scotland Yard, so the first two words of the clue might be regarded as the wordplay, or a second 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: Quiet seaside walk to south of Long Island, more than fresh! (7)","output":"### Answer: LIPPIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more than fresh!\nA charade of LI ('Long Island' \u2013 and, yes, the abbreviation is widely used) plus\u00a0P ('quiet') plus PIER ('seaside 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: Dictator's pampering young swimmer (7)","output":"### Answer: CODLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: young swimmer\nSounds like ('dictator's') CODDLING ('pampering')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shun clout, career and money (5)","output":"### Answer: LUCRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\nLeave out the odd letters ('oddly shun') of 'c**L**o**U**t\u00a0**C**a**R**e**E**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: Watches a fly going this way and that (3-6)","output":"### Answer: SEE-SAWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: going this way and that\nA charade of SEES ('watches') plus 'a' plus WING ('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: Inwardly shy baby with quirk (5)","output":"### Answer: HABIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: quirk\nInterior letters ('inwardly') of '[s]**H**[y] [b]**AB**[y] [w]**IT**[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: Half-heartedly approaches rotting pile of rubbish (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SCRAP HEAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: pile of rubbish\nAn anagram ('rotting') of 'appr[o]aches', minus one of its two middle letters ('half-heartedly'- a device more often used when the two letters are 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: Extremity or side, not middle or back (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: back\nA charade of END ('extremity') plus 'or' plus 's[id]e' minus its inner letters ('not 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: Eighth of dentists busy with small cavities (7)","output":"### Answer: SINUSES \n ### Explanation: Eighth of dentists busy with small cavities (7)\nA charade of S ('eighth of dentist**S**') plus IN USE ('busy') plus S ('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: Mediocre, desolate bunch turned up with empty luggage (9)","output":"### Answer: TOLERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mediocre,\nA charade of TOLERAB, a reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of BARE ('desolate') plus LOT ('bunch'); plus LE ('empty\u00a0**L**uggag**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: Branch of science applied to masonry (9)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Branch of science\nAn anagram ('applied') of 'to masonry'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One predicting future of maverick A-list MP (7)","output":"### Answer: PALMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One predicting future\nAn anagram ('maverick') of 'A-list 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: Toes in a revolting state (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nAn anagram ('revolting') of 'toes 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: Elephant ominously circling ghostly figure (7)","output":"### Answer: PHANTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: ghostly figure\nA hidden answer ('circling') in 'ele**PHANT OM**inously'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 advance, arrange schoolwork on computer network (7)","output":"### Answer: PREPLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: In advance, arrange\nA charade of PREP ('schoolwork') plus LAN ('computer 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: Shame about me ignoring male devotion (5)","output":"### Answer: PIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: devotion\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('[m]**E**'\u00a0minus the\u00a0M \u2013 'ignoring the male') in PITY ('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: Retired doctors upset about cautionary sign (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cautionary sign\nA charade of AMB, a reversal ('retired') of BMA (British Medical Association, 'doctors') plus ER, another reversal\u00a0('upset' in a down light) of RE ('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: On the ship of love, in a poet's embrace (6)","output":"### Answer: ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: On the ship\nAn envelope ('in \u2026's embrace') of O ('love') in A 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: Elton, holding pants back to front to show spread (8)","output":"### Answer: BESTREWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread\nAn envelope ('holding') of STREW, which is TREWS ('pants') with its last letter moved to the first ('back to front'), in BEN (''; not the first name to come 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: Armour section (rented) that's essential for a clot (8)","output":"### Answer: PLATELET \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's essential for a clot\nA charade of PLATE ('armour section') plus LET ('rented')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gives up a lot of money for carbon fissure (6)","output":"### Answer: CRANNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fissure\nGRANNY ('old lady') with G (grand, 'a lot of money') replaced by ('gives up \u2026 for') C (chemical symbol, '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: Castle Cheese pics doctored? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CHESS PIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Castle\nAn anagram ('doctored') of 'cheese pics'. The question mark covers the indication by 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: Just the top of roast covered with gravy browning here? (6)","output":"### Answer: BISTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: here?\nAn envelope ('covered with') of R ('just the top of\u00a0**R**oast') in BISTO (trade name, 'gravy browning'), with an extended 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: That of one who didn't come clean? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: DIRTY LIE \n ### Explanation: That of one who didn't come clean? (5,3)\nCryptic definition. LIE is so very vaguely indicated."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spacewalking scene change, then fade out (8)","output":"### Answer: EVANESCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fade out\nA charade of EVA (extravehicular activity, 'spacewalking') plus NESCE, an anagram ('change') of '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: Pod's cold \u2014 not like Norfolk, it's said (6)","output":"### Answer: CHILLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pod\nA charade of C ('cold') plus HILLI, sounding like ('it's said') HILLY ('not like Norfolk')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Violation accepted ahead of French battle (10)","output":"### Answer: INFRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Violation\nA charade of IN ('accepted') plus FR ('French') plus ACTION ('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: Not all frottage is mean form of discrimination (6)","output":"### Answer: AGEISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of discrimination\nA hidden answer ('not all') in 'frott**AGE IS M**ean'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garland & Bishop fool the last great mathematician (8)","output":"### Answer: LEIBNITZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: great mathematician\nA charade of LEI ('garland', Hawaiian) plus B ('bishop', chess) plus NIT ('fool') plus Z ('the last' 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: Flaw in insignia, which should not be part of a straitjacket (8)","output":"### Answer: ARMHOLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: which should not be part of a straitjacket\nAn envelope ('in') of HOLE ('flaw') in ARMS ('insignia'). I would take ARMHOLES to be the shoulder openings, which a straitjacket would have; it seems Brummie is thinking of the cuffs."}
{"instruction":"You 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 explanation from politician, full of gas (6)","output":"### Answer: THEORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possible explanation\nAn envelope ('full of') of HE (chemical symbol, helium 'gas') in TORY ('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: Dressing up seaman having alarming vices when drunk (8,7)","output":"### Answer: BALSAMIC VINEGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dressing\nA charade of BA, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of AB ('seaman') plus SAMICVINEGAR, an anagram ('when drunk') of 'alarming vices'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Part B: Rutherford's primitive form of expression (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ART BRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: primitive form of expression\nA hidden answer in 'p**ART BRUT**herford'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Succulent cryptic clue is: 'I'd brought round ring' (9)","output":"### Answer: DELICIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Succulent\nAn envelope ('brought round') of O ('ring') in DELICIUS, an anagram ('cryptic') of 'clue is 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: Save time: break off edge of plank (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BUTT END \n ### Explanation: Definition: edge of plank\nA charade of BUT ('save') plus T ('time') plus END ('break 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: Hits that come in twos (5)","output":"### Answer: SOCKS \n ### Explanation: Hits that come in twos (5)\nDouble definition \u2013 or, rather, definition and allusion \u2013 and anyway, after the washing machine eats one, not always in twos."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dream property would cramp one (7)","output":"### Answer: REALITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: No dream\nAn envelope ('would cramp') of I ('one') in REALTY ('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: Fill in catchword, 'Wicked!' \u2014 it'll make you feel more cool (4-5,6)","output":"### Answer: WIND-CHILL FACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: it'll make you feel more cool\nAn anagram ('wicked') of 'fill in catchword'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sentence about inmate (9)","output":"### Answer: RECONVICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Repeat sentence\nA charade of RE ('about') plus CONVICT ('inmate'). Rather weak."}
{"instruction":"You 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 partly within affluent city (7)","output":"### Answer: NORWICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nNOW ('at present') plus RICH ('affluent') with the W of NOW enveloped in the RICH ('partly within')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 involved in Jedi blessing (7)","output":"### Answer: EDIBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nA hidden answer ('involved in') in 'j**EDI BLES**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: How, in USA, change might be presented vocally as anger (7)","output":"### Answer: INCENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: anger\nSounds something like ('vocally') IN CENTS ('how, in USA, change might be presented')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'Choc', a material involved in making upmarket attire (9,4)","output":"### Answer: CAMELHAIR COAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: upmarket attire\nAn anagram ('involved') of 'choc a material'. An anagram with a made-up word is not very satisfying."}
{"instruction":"You 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 airman and Royal Marine showing solidarity (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: ARM IN ARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing solidarity\nA charade of ARMINA, an anagram ('trained') of 'airman', plus RM (\"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: A kid free from anxiety (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: free from anxiety\nA charade of 'a' plus TEASE ('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: Crumpled towel \u2013 who'll give a hoot? (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: who'll give a hoot\nAn anagram ('crumpled') of 'towel'. And a codling is a small 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: Ginger cake dunked in drink: not a welcoming sign (2,7)","output":"### Answer: NO PARKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: not a welcoming sign\nAn envelope ('dunked in') of PARKIN ('ginger cake' originating in northern England) in NOG ('drink'. Chambers: \"eggnog or a similar drink; Norwich strong ale\". Take your 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: Yet Attic's in need of translation for ancient Athens, say (4-5)","output":"### Answer: CITY-STATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient Athens, say\nAn anagram ('in need of translation') oh 'yet Attics'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 before conservationists' do (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: do\nA charade of EVE ('night before') plus NT (National Trust, 'conservationists')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Kramer's taken aback, giving notice (6)","output":"### Answer: REMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: notice\nJust what it says: a reversal ('taken aback') of 'kramer'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surgeon can be seen here and there at play (7)","output":"### Answer: THEATRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surgeon can be seen here\nAn anagram ('play') of 'there 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: Her tea's simmering, leading to pops in a microwave, say (7)","output":"### Answer: REHEATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pops in a microwave, say\nAn anagram ('simmering') of 'her teas'. As was my dinner. Microwaved, 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: Good (the actor) in 'Wild Rosebushes' (according to the audience) (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good (the actor)\nSounds like ('according to the audience') BRIARS ('wild rosebushes'). Richard Briers played Tom Good in the sitcom \"The Good Life\" (which became \"Good Neighbors\" 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: Delightful chap on the radio provides penicillin, etc (5)","output":"### Answer: FUNGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: provides penicillin, etc\nSounds like ('on the radio') FUN GUY ('delightful chap'). The definition is not precise: FUNGI is plural, 'provides' indicates singular; and things are no better if 'provides' is regarded as a link word \u2013 penicillin is an extract of Penecillium 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: Unfairly bowled, a weak spin on the ball (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WIDE AWAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the ball\nA charade of WIDE ('unfairly bowled') plus AWAKE, an anagram ('spin') of 'a weak'. I 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: Snidely suggest how unmarried couples live fundamentally undermines a truth eternal (9)","output":"### Answer: INSINUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snidely suggest\nA charade of IN SIN ('how unmarried couples live') plus UATE ('fundamentally **U**ndermines\u00a0**A**\u00a0**T**ruth\u00a0**E**ternal')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tonic unopened, almost all of slice discarded: it's one way to serve gin (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's one way to serve gin\nA charade of '[t]onic' minus its first letter ('unopened') plus '[slic]e' keeping just the last letter ('almost all of \u2026 discarded')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wassail not as spirited around start of November; Christmas is when you might bid them welcome (2-4)","output":"### Answer: IN-LAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas is when you might bid them welcome\nAn envelope ('around') of N ('start of **N**ovember') in ILAWS, an anagram ('spirited') of 'w[as]sail' minus AS ('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: In a manner of speaking, sweatier, in a way (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS IT WERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a manner of speaking\nAn anagram ('in a way') of 'sweatier'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 let cold in, make amends immediately (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONCE \n ### Explanation: Having let cold in, make amends immediately (2,4)\nAn envelope ('having let \u2026 in') of C ('cold') in ATONE ('make amends')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 force? There are only 20 of them! (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MILK TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: There are only 20 of them\nA charade of MILK ('use') plus TEETH ('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: Awkward swot is anorak fan? No-one's told me otherwise (3,2,3,2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT AS FAR AS I KNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: No-one's told me otherwise\nAn anagram ('awkward') of 'swot is anorak fan'. I do not think that the definition meshes with the NOT 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: Rifle spread fire (7)","output":"### Answer: RANSACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rifle\nA charade of RAN ('spread' \u2013 \"the colours ran in the wash\") plus SACK ('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: Funny story, flailing a baton after agitato? Me neither (5,3,2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: THREE MEN IN A BOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Funny story\nA charade of THREE MEN I, an anagram ('*agitato'*) of 'me neither' plus N A BOAT, another anagram ('flailing') of 'a baton'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lead in a story (5)","output":"### Answer: ALICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carroll's lead in a story\nAn envelope ('in') of C ('**C**arroll's lead') in A LIE ('a story'). An &lit clue \u2013 the entire clue can be read as wordplay or as definition; it is frowned upon if a word or part of a clue does double duty \u2013 serves two purposes \u2013 but it is difficult to come up with a full &lit, and one is thus generally 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: This decade, endlessly weightiest (8)","output":"### Answer: EIGHTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: This decade\n'[w]eighties[t]' minus\u00a0its outer letters ('endlessly' \u2013 which might mean minus its last letter, or, as here, both ends). Not this this decade, 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: Cheery, rowdy pub receives penalty regularly (6)","output":"### Answer: UPBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheery,\nA charade of UPB, an anagram ('rowdy') of 'pub', plus EAT ('p**E**n**A**l**T**y regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'Avert your eyes!': sounds like Romantic painter was full of sorrow (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TURN ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avert your eyes!'\n'Sounds like' TURNER SIGHED ('Romantic painter was full of sorrow')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wimbledon ace in good shape, one imparts the writing on the wall (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAFFITI \n ### Explanation: Definition: the writing on the wall\nA charade of GRAF (Steffi, 'Wimbledon ace') plus FIT ('in good shape') plus I ('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: I don't care who's at fault (2,4)","output":"### Answer: SO WHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't care\nAn anagram ('fault') of 'who's at'. This puts me in mind (I hope my memory is correct) of a test question on the Second World War in\u00a0*1066 and Now all This*: \"Never in the what of what what has so what been what by so what to so 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: Wrapped in cotton wool, end up delivering unwelcome information (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BAD NEWS \n ### Explanation: Wrapped in cotton wool, end up delivering unwelcome information (3,4)\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of an envelope ('wrapped in') of 'end' in SWAB ('cotton 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: Strait-laced, stuck up in cashmere vestment (6)","output":"### Answer: SEVERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strait-laced\nA hidden reverse ('stuck up in') answer in 'cashm**ERE VES**tment'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 confusedly giving description of Alain's vowels (5)","output":"### Answer: NASAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: description of Alain's vowels\nAn anagram ('confusedly') of 'Alan's', for the French version of the name complete with French 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: Gun that's very good with many rounds (6)","output":"### Answer: PISTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gun\nA charade of PI ('very good') plus STOL, a reversal ('rounds') of LOTS ('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: Judge's terse order? He must be joking! (6)","output":"### Answer: JESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He must be joking!\nA charade of J ('ludge') plus ESTER, an anagram ('order') of 'terse'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Zappa and Elvis overtures dropped from set (4)","output":"### Answer: FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank\nA subtraction: FREE[ze] ('set') minus Z and E ('**Z**appa and\u00a0**E**lvis overtures 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: Family member needing car fixed (5-5)","output":"### Answer: GRAND-NIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Family member\nAn anagram ('fixed') of 'needing 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: Hired individual to maybe assassinate national leaders? (6)","output":"### Answer: HITMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hired individual to maybe assassinate national leaders?\nInitial letters ('leaders') of '**H**ired\u00a0**I**ndividual\u00a0**T**o\u00a0**M**aybe\u00a0**A**ssassinate\u00a0**N**ational\", &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: Assistant referees can be poets (8)","output":"### Answer: LINESMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assistant referees\nDouble 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: Close to wedding, girl's mate ignores a weakness in the ring (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GLASS CHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: weakness in the ring\nA charade of G ('close to weddin**G**') plus LASS ('girl') plus CHIN[a] ('mate') minus the A ('ignores a'). A boxing 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: Vessels go south after bow has been removed (4)","output":"### Answer: URNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessels\nA charade of [t]URN ('go') plus S ('south') minus the first letter ('after bow has been 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: Artist's face, one shifting to one side (4)","output":"### Answer: DALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nDIAL ('face') with the I moved to the end ('one shifting 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: WW1's new day welcomes greeting by both sides in turmoil (9)","output":"### Answer: WHIRLWIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: urmoil\nAn envelope ('welcomes') of HI ('greeting') plus RL (right and left, 'both sides') in WWI ('WW1') plus N ('new') plus D ('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: Expert speller? (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGICIAN \n ### Explanation: Expert speller? (8)\nCryptic 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: Bob's actress (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bob\nA charade of S (after the apostrophe) LEIGH (Vivien or other '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: WW2 planes owned by English captain, it's rumoured? (10)","output":"### Answer: HURRICANES \n ### Explanation: Definition: WW2 planes\nSounds something like ('it's rumoured?') HARRY KANE'S ('owned by English captain', soccer)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Portion of cabbage soup may last a while (4)","output":"### Answer: AGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: may last a while\nA hidden answer ('portion of') in 'cabb**AGE S**oup'. The definition does not seem very satisfactory to me; 'a while' would be better, but leaves 'may last' with nothing in particular 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: Issue of sleeping adults involving open chops (6)","output":"### Answer: APNOEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Issue of sleeping\nAn envelope ('involving') of PNOE, an anagram ('chops') of 'open' in AA ('adults'). A possible attempt at an extended 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: In the past, Germans who overcame England's corners (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the past, Germans who overcame England\nDouble 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: Dad's on trial unfairly? Just a bit (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just a bit\nA charade of PA ('dad') plus RTIAL, an anagram ('unfairly') of '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: Cook eats roast mutton for starter (5)","output":"### Answer: STEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook\nA charade of STEA, an anagram ('roast') of 'eats' plus M ('**M**utton 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: Natural produce I can grow, for the most part (7)","output":"### Answer: ORGANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Natural\nAn anagram ('produce') of 'i can gro[w]' minus the last letter ('for the most 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: Conclusion of election: extrem\u00adists' date in government (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conclusion\nA charade of EN ('**E**lectio**N** extremists' \u2013 at a guess, a device not to everyone's taste) plus D ('date') plus 'in' plus G ('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: Type of ship used by the Krays' gang? (4-5)","output":"### Answer: TWIN-SCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of ship\nTWINS' CREW ('Krays' 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: They get fired up to score wildly, nothing less over the weekend (7)","output":"### Answer: ROCKETS \n ### Explanation: They get fired up to score wildly, nothing less over the weekend (7)\nAn envelope ('over') of K ('wee**K**end') in ROCETS, an anagram ('wildly') of 't[o] score' minus an O ('nothing 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: Dance illumination incorporates new atmospheric effect (4,9)","output":"### Answer: BALL LIGHTNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: atmospheric effect\nAn envelope ('incorporates') of N ('new') in BALL ('dance') plus LIGHTING ('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: Persevere? I'd sooner go crazy drinking lager top (7,2)","output":"### Answer: SOLDIER ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Persevere\nAn envelope ('drinking') of L ('**L**ager top') in SODIERON, an anagram ('go crazy') of 'I'd sooner'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 union card revoked by a monster (7)","output":"### Answer: DRACULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: monster\nA charade of DRACUL, a reversal ('revoked') of L ('student') plus U ('union') plus 'card'; 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: Leans Against King by the Rolling Stones (5,2)","output":"### Answer: RESTS ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leans Against\nA charade of R (*rex,* 'king') plus ESTSON, an anagram ('rolling') of '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: Returning piece earns pieces of gold (7)","output":"### Answer: NUGGETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pieces of gold\nA charade of NUG, a reversal ('returning') of GUN ('piece') plus GETS ('earns')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 daughter of Bond's colleague in a slip (6)","output":"### Answer: MISCUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: slip\nI think that this must be a sound-alike ('caught') of Miss (or Ms.) Q."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with naked ladies, say (5)","output":"### Answer: EMAIL \n ### Explanation: Communication with naked ladies, say (5)\nIf i read this aright, I do not like it. The answer sounds like ('say') EMALE, which is [f]EMALE[s] ('ladies') shedding their coverings ('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: Privately, artist arrived? (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Privately\nIN CAME RA ('artist arrived')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 as miserable, ending in divorce (5)","output":"### Answer: PAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break\nA charade of PAUS, an anagram ('miserable') of 'up as' plus E ('ending in divorc**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: Back in March, courthouse, school and shop all closing (4)","output":"### Answer: HELP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back\nFinal letters ('all closing') of 'Marc**H** courthous**E** schoo**L**' and 'sho**P**'. Strangely, the word 'all' makes more plausible the exclusion of 'and' from the final 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: Victoria, say, welcoming almost everyone with posh greeting (10)","output":"### Answer: SALUTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: greeting\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of AL[l] ('everyone') minus its last letter ('almost') plus U ('posh') in STATION ('Victoria, say' \u2013 London 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: Revolutionary pitched with other ranks on the counter (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolutionary\nA charade of CAST ('pitched') plus RO, a reversal ('on the counter') of OR ('other ranks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 equipment silent after breaking in America (8)","output":"### Answer: UTENSILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Domestic equipment\nAn envelope ('in') of TENSIL, an anagram ('after breaking') of 'silent' in US ('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: Trees in a thicket cleared initially (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT FIRST \n ### Explanation: Definition: initially\nAn envelope ('in') of FIRS ('trees') in 'a' plus TT ('**T**hicke**T** cleared')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Suspiciously civil originally, a snake unfortunately constricts (7)","output":"### Answer: ASKANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspiciously\nAn envelope ('constricts') of C ('**C**ivil originally') in ASKANE, an anagram ('unfortunately') of '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: Infirm, old or ancient at the outset, terrible state (8)","output":"### Answer: COLORADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nAn envelope ('in'-) of OLORAD, an anagram ('terrible') of 'old or' plus A ('**A**ncient at the outset') in CO (-'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: Player finding water in Aber\u00addeenshire before birdie (6)","output":"### Answer: DEEJAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Player\nA charade of DEE ('water in Aberdeenshire', one of several rivers of that name) plus JAY ('birdie'), for DJ, disc jockey."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loading old weapon, smarten oneself up a little (10)","output":"### Answer: SPRINKLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: little\nAn envelope ('loading') of PRINK ('smarten oneslef') in SLING ('old 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: Donkey uninjured, rescued by yours truly (4)","output":"### Answer: MOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Donkey\nAn envelope ('rescued by'?) of OK ('uninjured') in ME ('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: Mug people making pianos? No way! (5)","output":"### Answer: STEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mug\nSTEIN[way] ('people making pianos') with 'no 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: Cheating male ultimately in wild rut with lady (8)","output":"### Answer: ADULTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheating\nAn envelope ('in') of E ('mal**E** ultimately') in ADULTRY, an anagram ('wild') of 'rut' plus '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: Virgin Queen's gone in to communicate (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: communicate\nAn envelope ('gone in') of ER ('Queen') in INTACT ('virgin')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in temporary home that's affected (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay in temporary home\nFouble 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: Building company securing tenements after evacuation, we must leave (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LETS GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: we must leave\nAn envelope ('securing') of TS ('**T**enement**S** after evacuation') in LEGO (toy 'building 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: Heartless love, something superficial and hard about it (7)","output":"### Answer: CALLOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heartless\nAn envelope ('about it') of O ('love') in CALLUS ('something superficial and 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: Perfectly clean vessel, topsail partly up (8)","output":"### Answer: SPOTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfectly clean\nA hidden reverse ('partly up' in a down light) in 've**SSEL TOPS**ail'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with book stores has maybe shown up (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: PUT TO SHAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: shown up\nAn envelope ('stores') of SHA, an anagram ('maybe') of 'has' in PUT ('place') plus TOME ('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: Wind after winter, therefore, ends: spring back (6)","output":"### Answer: RECOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: spring back\nA charade of RE ('winte**R** therefor**E** ends') plus COIL ('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: Extinct arthropods, one preserved in lobster, it could be? (10)","output":"### Answer: TRILOBITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extinct arthropods\nAn envelope ('preserved in') of I ('one') in TRLOBITES, an anagram ('could be') of 'lobster 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: How far across? Most vulnerable man is hiding (8)","output":"### Answer: SPANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: hiding\nA charade of SPAN ('how far across?') plus KING ('most vulnerable man', 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: Items pulled, unhinged (8)","output":"### Answer: CRACKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Items pulled\nDouble 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: Break wind idly and hiccup audibly, ordering starters (7)","output":"### Answer: HOLIDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break\nAn anagram ('wind') of 'idly' plus HAO ('**H**iccup\u00a0**A**udibly\u00a0**O**rdering starters'). Maybe a little unfortunate to have the same definition word as 9A, but I would not give up 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: Pages breaking free skimmed off counter (6)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: counter \nAn envelope ('breaking') pf PP ('pages') in [l]OOSE ('free') minus its\u00a0first letter ('skimmed off'). It could be [l]OOSE[n], but I think 'skimmed off' suggests losing just the first 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: Trench expected shortly to get disease (6)","output":"### Answer: DUGOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trench\nA charade of DU[e] ('expected') minus its last letter ('shortly') plus ('to get') GOUT ('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: Final move for couple (4)","output":"### Answer: MATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final move\nDouble definition, the first referring to chess 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: Vocalist embraces wife, one that's promiscuous (7)","output":"### Answer: SWINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one that's promiscuous\nAn envelope ('embraces') of W ('wife')\u00a0in SINGER ('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: Friends on TV? (6)","output":"### Answer: SITCOM \n ### Explanation: Friends on TV? (6)\nCrypticish 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: Smack around side of face: buzz off! (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: buzz off\nAn envelope ('around') of EAR ('side of face') in CLOUT ('smack')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 station heartless as promoter of beauty products (6)","output":"### Answer: CHANEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: promoter of beauty products\nA subtraction: CHA[n]NEL ('TV station') minus\u00a0the 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: Entering the marathon, but not for a while (2,3,4,3)","output":"### Answer: IN THE LONG RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entering the marathon\nDouble 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: Left in agony, went into decline (10)","output":"### Answer: LANGUISHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: went into decline\nA charade of L ('left') plus ANGUISHED ('in agony')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 alert from pager or buzzer (3)","output":"### Answer: BEE \n ### Explanation: Short alert from pager or buzzer (3)\nA subtraction: BEE[p] ('alert from pager') minus the 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: Intimidate\u00a0Daisy? (3)","output":"### Answer: COW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intimidate\nDouble 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: Foreknowledge of screen epic to be redistributed (10)","output":"### Answer: PRESCIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreknowledge\nAn anagram ('to be redistributed') of 'screen 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: Porter's work\u00a0that doesn't follow the rules? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ANYTHING GOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Porter's work\nDouble definition, the first referring to the other song by the other Cole Porter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strode around the county (6)","output":"### Answer: DORSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: the county\nAn anagram ('around') of 'strode'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and skinny, first to go fishing (8)","output":"### Answer: GANGLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tall and skinny\nA charade of G ('first to\u00a0**G**o') plus ANGLING ('fishing')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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\u00a0a recording artist (6)","output":"### Answer: RAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One knocking\nDouble 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: Soap with unpleasant conclusion (7)","output":"### Answer: DYNASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soap\nThe 'soap' operas of 1981 and 2017, with title ending in NASTY ('with unpleasant 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: Beetle, for example, not in special group (4)","output":"### Answer: SECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: special group\nA subtraction: [in]SECT ('beetle, for example') minus IN ('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: A single thing, or a couple (4)","output":"### Answer: ITEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A single thing\nDouble 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: Bloomer that may come to ruin game (8)","output":"### Answer: GERANIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloomer\nAn anagram ('that may come to') of 'ruin 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: Approximate\u00a0area of golf course (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approximate\nDouble 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: Being prepared\u00a0to receive cash thus in payment? (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being prepared\nDouble 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 no duty to buy this (10)","output":"### Answer: CONTRABAND \n ### Explanation: One has no duty to buy this (10)\nCryptic 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: Rename girl Artful Dodger (10)","output":"### Answer: MALINGERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodger\nAn anagram ('artful') of 'rename 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: British city shows effect of cuts (6)","output":"### Answer: BLEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows effect of cuts\nA charade of B ('British') plus LEEDS ('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: Very gloomy summer, a 5 (10)","output":"### Answer: BLACKADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5\nA charade of BLACK ('very gloomy') plus ADDER ('summer'). In the first series, the title and eponymous character was \"The Black Adder\";\u00a0for the other three, the enumeration (10) 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: I try weapon out: there's no going back from this (3-3,4)","output":"### Answer: ONE-WAY TRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's no going back from this\nAn anagram ('out') of 'I try 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: Small photo of race (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: race\nA charade of S ('small') plus PRINT ('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: Hit man who can't afford his own weapon? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: HIRED GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit man\nDefinition and literal allusion."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0asthmatic has (6)","output":"### Answer: WHEEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever idea\nDefinition and allusion."}
{"instruction":"You are 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? Splendid! (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lot of money\nDouble 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: They may go spare in your Chinese meal (4)","output":"### Answer: RIBS \n ### Explanation: They may go spare in your Chinese meal (4)\nCryptic 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: Like an omelette? For starters, extremely good Greek yoghurt (4)","output":"### Answer: EGGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like an omelette\nFirst letters ('for starters') of '**E**xtremely\u00a0**G**ood\u00a0**G**reek\u00a0**Y**oghurt'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lavished compliments on sliced bread and pies (9)","output":"### Answer: BEPRAISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lavished compliments on\nAn anagram ('sliced') of 'bread' plus 'pies'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 contest involves energy (4)","output":"### Answer: WEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sport\nAn envelope ('involves') of E ('energy') in WAR ('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: Fruit left worker in trouble (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('left') plus ANT ('worker') in PAIN ('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: Opening of Premier League displayed in perfect colour (6)","output":"### Answer: PURPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\nAn envelope ('displayed in') of P ('opening of\u00a0**P**remier') plus L ('League' \u2013 Chambers gives this as an abbreviation, so that 'opening' does not have to\u00a0apply here) in PURE ('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: New mood music \u2014 missing old CD with heavy metal? (6)","output":"### Answer: OSMIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy metal\nLike 11A (which I happen to have solved first); an anagram ('new') of 'mood music' can be OSMIUM O CD; remove the O and CD ('missing old CD') gives 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: Song about adult with a curse (8)","output":"### Answer: ANATHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: curse\nA charade of ANATHEM, an envelope ('about') of A ('adult') in ANTHEM ('song'); 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: Meal of diced red onion when old duck's off (6)","output":"### Answer: DINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meal\nAn anagram ('diced') of 'red onion' could be DINNER O O; remove O O ('when old duck's off') to get 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: Shoes for winter runners? (8)","output":"### Answer: SLIPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoes\nDefinition and jocular reference to icy 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: Senior citizen, over 50, chopped wood by hand (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD WOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Senior citizen\nAn envelope ('over') of L (Roman numeral, '50') in ODWO, an anagram ('chopped') of 'wood' plus MAN ('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: Solver, this is not one for boys and girls (6)","output":"### Answer: YOUTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: boys and girls\nA charade of YOU ('solver') plus 'th[i]s' minus the I ('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: They're found in fancy theme bars, not hotel (8)","output":"### Answer: BEERMATS \n ### Explanation: They're found in fancy theme bars, not hotel (8)\nAn anagram ('fancy') of 't[h]eme bars' minus the H ('not hotel'), with an extended 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: Jack hopes to work for patriarch (6)","output":"### Answer: JOSEPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: patriarch\nA charade of J ('jack') plus OSEPH, an anagram ('to work') of '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: Promoted team's benefit (6)","output":"### Answer: UPSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: benefit\nA charade of UP ('promoted') plus SIDE ('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: Provided case of ros\u00e9, entertaining finale with wine (8)","output":"### Answer: RENDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provided\nA charade of RENDE, an envelope ('entertaining') of END ('finale') in RE ('case of **R**os**E**'); plus 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: It's a bore producing clothes for TV (4)","output":"### Answer: DRAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: bore\nDouble definition; in the second, TV is a transvestite."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Informal religious group's friend, possibly Mary (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SALLY ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Informal religious group\nA charade of S (the apostrophe s at the end of 'group') plus ALLY ('friend') plus ARMY, an anagram ('possibly') of 'Mary', for an informal name for the Salvation 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: Second measures of whisky (5)","output":"### Answer: BELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: whisky\nA charade of B ('second') plus ELLS ('measures' \u2013 an arm's length, give or take), for BELL'S, a brand 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: A penny? Uproar about taking new income (7)","output":"### Answer: PENSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: income\nA charade of P ('a penny') plus ENSION, an envelope ('taking') of N ('new') in ESION, a reversal ('about') of NOISE ('uproar')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A hit record's held at 17 (5)","output":"### Answer: ALARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nAn envelope ('held') of R ('record' \u2013 not in Chambers, but perhaps common on the appropriate button of DVRs etc.) in 'a' plus LAM ('hit'). 'at' does not do much for its 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: Shoes made hard as nails once hair's been cut (7)","output":"### Answer: SANDALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoes\nThis device has drawn criticism before, but I think it is presented correctly here: an anagram ('made') of 'hard as nails' can be SANDALS HAIR; if 'hair' is removed ('cut'), the answer is 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: God stifles publicity over Bible's corruption (9)","output":"### Answer: DEPRAVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: corruption\nAn envelope ('stifles') of PR ('publicity') plus AV (Authorized Version, 'Bible') in DEITY ('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: Adore drop of wine or drink, gaining a little happiness (7)","output":"### Answer: WORSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adore\nA charade of W ('a drop of\u00a0**W**ine') plus 'or' plus SHIP, an envelope ('gaining') of H ('a little\u00a0**H**appiness') in SIP ('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: Everything and nothing \u2014 animated TV character's linguistic unit (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLOMORPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: linguistic unit\nA charade of ALL ('everything') plus O ('nothing') plus MORPH ('')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 smash tree over politician in a bad mood (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ILL TEMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bad mood\nA charade of I'LL ('I shall') plus TEMPER, an envelope ('over') of MP ('politician') in TEER, an anagram ('smash') 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: They search odd planet gathering geranium (9)","output":"### Answer: RUMMAGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They search\nA charade of RUM ('odd') plus MAGERS, an envelope ('gathering') of GE ('geranium' \u2013 surely a misprint for germanium, and its chemical symbol) in MARS ('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: Advance notice making East trade with West (7)","output":"### Answer: WARNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Advance notice\nEARNING ('making') with the E replaced by W ('East trade with 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: Opening numbers by Turkey and Israel (7)","output":"### Answer: NOSTRIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\nA charade of NOS ('numbers') plus TR ('Turkey', IVR) plus IL ('Israel', another IVR)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 an oath? You said wrong answer (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recall an oath?\nA charade of U ('you said') plus NSWEAR, an anagram ('wrong') of '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: Might she spin a good yarn? (5)","output":"### Answer: JENNY \n ### Explanation: Might she spin a good yarn? (5)\nA cryptic reference to the\u00a0, an early\u00a0machine for spinning thread."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Goodness! Shame drug's injected (5)","output":"### Answer: PIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goodness\nAn envelope ('injected') of E ('drug') in PITY ('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: In valley, Ezekiel and others pray, continue (2,4)","output":"### Answer: DO TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pray, continue\nAn envelope ('in') of OT (Old Testament, 'Ezekiel and others', to identify one book) in dell ('VALLEY'). The definition nicely echoes the antique flavour of the answer as well as adding to the misleading surface reference to the dry 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: Sticky end delivered (8)","output":"### Answer: STUBBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticky\nA charade of STUB ('end') plus 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: Gasp!\u00a0A cunning plan! (6)","output":"### Answer: WHEEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gasp!\nDouble definition. I blogged that one in last Monday's Vulcan."}
{"instruction":"You 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, surprisingly, I find song with three words (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: HERE WE GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: song with three words\nA charade of HEREW, an anagram ('surprisingly') of 'where' plus EGO ('I'). The definition refers to the consisting of the words \"Here we go\" sung repeatedly, to the tune of Sousa's\u00a0*The Stars and Stripes Forever*."}
{"instruction":"You 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: lounge, or lie lazily (4)","output":"### Answer: LOLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primarily: lounge, or lie lazily\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**L**ounge\u00a0**O**r\u00a0**L**ie\u00a0**L**azily', with an &lit 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: With head oddly empty, bear reflected in wood, spluttering 'Huzzah!' (5-2-3)","output":"### Answer: WHOOP-DE-DOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huzzah!\nAn envelope ('in') of HOOPDE, a reversal ('reflected') of ED ('h**E**a**D** oddly empty'- i.e. with the odd letters left out) plus POOH ('bear') in WDOO, an anagram ('spluttering') 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: Play where that carpet's frayed; sofa's out of bounds (3,3,4,2)","output":"### Answer: ACT THE PART OF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\nA charade of ACTTHEPART, an anagram ('frayed') of 'that carpet' plus '[s]OF[a]' minus its outer letters ('out of bounds')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Catholic grandee, severest for the most part in liturgy, say (3,2,7)","output":"### Answer: ACT OF WORSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: liturgy, say\nA charade of 'a' plus C ('Catholic') plus TOF[f] WORS[t] ('grandee severest') minus the last letter of both words ('for the most part' \u2013 rather loose, if I am reading the clue correctly) plus HIP ('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: Strident Australian on radio: where to buy BBQs? (10)","output":"### Answer: KOOKABURRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strident Australian\nA sound alike ('on the radio'); the first part is COOKER ('BBQ\"), but I struggled with the second part, eventuall settling on the nearest homophone BOROUGH. At least COOKER BOROUGH hangs together in a bizarre kind of way as a 'where' that the clue requires."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Implausible\u2026 but fine (4)","output":"### Answer: THIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Implausible\nDouble 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: Man's environment is as part of Earth; is running out of time (5,3)","output":"### Answer: IRISH SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man's environment\nAn envelope ('as part of'?) of 'is' in IRHSEA, an anagram ('running') of 'Ear[t]h is', minus the T ('out of time'). In the definition, Man, as often, is the Isle; the parsing is the best I can do, but is, to put it mildly, tortuous (or should that be torturous?)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 into Bavarian lager, a couple of Germans become louder (6)","output":"### Answer: BIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: louder\nAn envelope ('tucking into') of GG ('a couple of Germans') in BIER (German for beer, 'Bavarian lager')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 involving Friends character, most obscene (8)","output":"### Answer: GROSSEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most obscene\nAn envelope ('involving') of ROSS (Geller, '' in the popular American sitcom) in GEST ('romance')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tone's set by these two chapters on self-destruction (1,5)","output":"### Answer: C CLEFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tone's set by these\nA charde of CC ('two chapters') plus LEFS, an anagram (-'destruction') 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: Sorry, charge is something applied to your phone (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNLOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: something applied to your phone\nA charade of DOWN ('sorry') plus LOAD ('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: British left occupies gutted hotel: major damage to London (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE BLITZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: major damage to London\nAn envelope ('occupies') of B ('British') plis L ('left') in THE [r]ITZ ('hotel') minus its middle letter ('gutted' \u2013 which more often is used to indicate the removal of all but the first and last letters , so that for example you might expect 'gutted hotel' to give you HL)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with inadequate zeal? (4)","output":"### Answer: LAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act with inadequate zeal?\nAn anagram ('act with inadequate'?) of 'zeal' with an &lit 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: Novel and its library readers? (3,9)","output":"### Answer: THE BORROWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\nDouble definition The novel for children is by Mary Norton."}
{"instruction":"You 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 goes after money; it's where cuts will be made (10)","output":"### Answer: BREADBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's where cuts will be made\nA charade of BREAD ('money') plus BOARD ('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: Missing Latin lover at party, go too far (6)","output":"### Answer: OVERDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: go too far\nA charade of '[l]OVER' minus the L ('missing Latin') plus DO ('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: Once liberal, now almost completely reactionary? (6)","output":"### Answer: NEOCON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once liberal, now almost completely reactionary?\nA charade of NEOC, an anagram ('liberal') of 'once' plus ON, a reversal ('reactionary') of 'NO[w]' minus its last letter ('almost completely'), with an &lit 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: Film and its originators? (3,9)","output":"### Answer: THE PRODUCERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nMel Brooks' 1967 film, which became a musical, which became a film; and any film will have a producer or producers."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and again, penniless bloke arrives at square dances (3-3-4)","output":"### Answer: CHA-CHA-CHAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dances\nCHA[p] ('bloke') minus the P ('peniless'), three times ('again and again') plus S ('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: Not just any Tory leader in court (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE HAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: court\nA charade of THE ('not just any') plus HAGUE (, 'Tory leader'). The city, among other features, is the home of the Supreme Court 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: Italian renounced fussy puritanism, being hot under the collar (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: UP IN ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hot under the collar\nAn anagram ('fussy') of 'puritanism' minus IT ('Italian renounced')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fleece surrounding one, being drawn down by gravity? (6)","output":"### Answer: SKIING \n ### Explanation: Definition: With fleece surrounding one, being drawn down by gravity?\nA charade of SKIIN, an envelope (surrounding') of I ('one') in SKIN ('fleece'; if you find the sheepish sense too loose, try the swindle sense); plus G ('gravity'), with an elaborate &lit 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: Tenor misses opening of G\u00f6tterd\u00e4mmerung, a dotty little thing (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a dotty little thing\nA subtraction: DOMIN[g]O (Pl\u00e1cido, 'tenor' for most of his career, although now more of a baritone) minus the G ('missing the opening of\u00a0**G**\u00f6tterd\u00e4mmerung'),with a cryptic 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: Revealed in indiscreet circle (4)","output":"### Answer: DISC \n ### Explanation: Definition: circle\nA hidden answer in 'in**DISC**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's to forgive? (6)","output":"### Answer: PARDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: What\nDouble 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: Poor firm in a cheerful mood (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HARD UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor\nA charade of HARD ('firm') plus UP ('in a cheerful 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: Power line in front of boat (4)","output":"### Answer: PROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: front of boat\nA charade of P ('power') plus ROW ('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: It's one evil fuse box (10)","output":"### Answer: TELEVISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: box\nAn anagram ('fuse') of 'its one 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: Island represented by Oberon (6)","output":"### Answer: BORNEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nAn anagram ('re-presented') of 'Oberon'. 'By' does not sit very comfortably 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: Record collection formed by shrewd American composer (8)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record collection\nA charade of ARCH ('shrewd') plus IVES (Charles, '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: Arson clue possibly revealing criminal (9)","output":"### Answer: LARCENOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminal\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'arson 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 spy that is now clear (1,3)","output":"### Answer: I SEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that is now clear\nA charade of I ('one') plus SPY ('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: Start to sink lower in boat (4)","output":"### Answer: SCOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\nA charade of S ('start to\u00a0**S**ink') plus COW ('lower' Hard cheese, arib)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 report translated for Welsh fans (9)","output":"### Answer: NEWSFLASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief report\nNine letters with only two vowels? It can't possibly be an anagram. But an anagram ('translated') it is, of 'Welsh 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: Settle Beethoven's concerto? Not entirely (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSCONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settle\nA hidden answer ('not entirely') in 'Beethov**EN'S CONCE**rto')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of low pressure in the Channel? (6)","output":"### Answer: TROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Area of low pressure\nDouble 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: I have lead for phone receivers \u2014 without change (10)","output":"### Answer: FIVEPENCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: change\nSome careful parsing needed here: an envelope ('without') of I'VE ('I have') plus P ('lead for\u00a0**P**hone') in FENCES ('receivers' 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: Place for second prize (4)","output":"### Answer: SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place\nA charade of S ('second') plus POT ('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: Make fun of articles in this country (6)","output":"### Answer: GUYANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this country\nA charade of GUY ('make fun of') plus AN A (indefinite '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: Round shot in tree or shrub (6)","output":"### Answer: MYRTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrub\nA reversal ('round') of ELTRYM, an envelope ('in') of TRY ('shot') in 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: Climbing frame formed by erecting a piece of wood? (7)","output":"### Answer: PERGOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climbing frame\nA charade of PER ('by') plus GOLA, a reversal ('erecting' in a down light) of A LOG ('a piece of wood'). The frame is for climbing plants, such as roses"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Argument over a name for a tree (5)","output":"### Answer: ROWAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tree\nA charade of ROW ('argument') plus 'a' plus N ('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: Exhausted couple boarding old vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTWORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhausted\nAn envelope ('boarding') of TWO ('couple') in O ('old') plus URN ('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: Notice failing to provide guidance (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: guidance\nA charade of AD ('notice') plus VICE ('failing')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 music centre occupying sad sack? (9)","output":"### Answer: DISMISSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sack\nAn envelope ('occupying') of 'is' plus S ('mu**S**ic centre') in DISMAL ('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: I want to hear from you in the linguistics unit (7)","output":"### Answer: PHONEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: the linguistics unit (7)\nPHONE ME ('I want to hear 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: Blackpool attraction \u2014 cheap reusable rock (8,5)","output":"### Answer: PLEASURE BEACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blackpool attraction\nAn anagram ('rock' \u2013 awkward placement) of 'cheap reusable'. It is an amusement 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: Awkward note on 4th of July (9)","output":"### Answer: CROTCHETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awkward\nA charade of ~~CROCHET~~ *CROTCHET\u00a0*(musical 'note' identified by duration) plus Y ('4th of Jul**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: Louis XIV registered last in Strasbourg (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SUN KING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Louis XIV\nA charade of SUNK IN ('registered') plus G ('last in Strasbour**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: Content with shaking fist? Speak about it (7)","output":"### Answer: SATISFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Content\nAn envelope ('about it') of TISF, an anagram ('shaking') of 'fist' in SAY ('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: Gentleman of Verona taking end of clothes brush aside (7)","output":"### Answer: SIGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gentleman of Verona\nJust when you thought it was time to brush up your Shakespeare, we have a real Italian. A charade of S ('end of clothe**S**') plus IGNORE ('brush aside'). Note that SIGNORE is a variant of SIGNOR, single (the number, not necessarily the marital state); the plural would be SIGNORI."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A new cleric from South America (6)","output":"### Answer: ANDEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: from South America\nA charade of 'a' plus N ('new') plus DEAN ('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: Start filming here? (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\nON SET ('filming here'). Familiar."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for revealing thong in front of group? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STRIP CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spot for revealing\nA charade of STRIP ('thong') plus CLUB ('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: Breaks\u00a0sculptures (5)","output":"### Answer: BUSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Breaks\nDouble 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: Ring man once your lad arranges supply (5,3,7)","output":"### Answer: SUGAR RAY LEONARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring man once\nAn anagram ('supply' \u2013 in a supple manner) of 'your lad arranges', for the 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: Short story gripping English student group (4)","output":"### Answer: YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: student group\nAn envelope ('gripping') of E ('English') in YAR[n] ('story') minus the 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: With model after love at first sight (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: sight\nA charade of L ('**L**ove at first') plus AND ('with') plus MARK ('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: Move back in June \u2014 decor terrible, on reflection (9)","output":"### Answer: RETROCEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move back\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('on reflection') answer in 'Jun**E DECOR TER**rible'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Score as recorded, following header from Man United (5)","output":"### Answer: MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Score\nA charade of M ('header from **M**an) plus U ('united') plus SIC ('as 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: Wood in church needing a lot of repair (5)","output":"### Answer: CEDAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood\nA charade of CE ('Church' of England) plus DAR[n] ('repair') cut short ('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: Plots mum and dad start to rake with interest in retirement (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BAR GRAPHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plots\nA reversal ('in retirement') of SH ('mum' as a command) plus PA ('dad') plus R ('start to\u00a0**R**ake') plus GRAB ('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: Caught opening pair for Australia out with tail (8)","output":"### Answer: CAUDATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with tail\nA charade of C ('caught') plus AU ('opening pair for **AU**stralia') plus DATED ('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: Quickly like a post at the beginning (4)","output":"### Answer: ASAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quickly\nA charade of AS A ('like a') plus P ('**P**ost at the beginning'). Like SSSI in the Brummie yesterday, the use of an abbreviation (in this case of as soon as possible) is not to everyone's liking, with the enumeration (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: First to read new Little Miss Punk children's book (15)","output":"### Answer: RUMPELSTILTSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: children's book\nA charade of R ('first to **R**ead') plus UMPELSTILTSKIN, an anagram ('new') of 'little miss punk'. The answer is a character and the tale in which he appears; there may well be a book with this 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: Rod Stewart's gutted with track (5)","output":"### Answer: STRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rod\nA charade of ST ('**S**tewar**T**'s gutted') plus RUT ('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: Thin buttery layer, essentially on fatty roll (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPARE TYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fatty roll\nA charade of SPARE ('thin') plus TY ('but**T**ery la**Y**er essentially') plus RE ('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 son wearing pair of smalls close to lady, getting wet (5)","output":"### Answer: SISSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wet\nAn envelope ('wearing') of I ('one') plus S ('son') in SS ('pair of smalls') plus Y ('close to lad**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: Now powerful outrage upset conservationists (7)","output":"### Answer: REGNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Now powerful\nA charade of REGNA, a reversal ('upset') of ANGER ('outrage') plus NT ('National Trust, 'conservationists')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0grass here? (4)","output":"### Answer: PARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pull up\nDouble 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: Live\u00a0wire (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Live\nDouble definition (\"to lead a sheltered 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: Singers need pieces of 15 to cover live Adele hit? (10)","output":"### Answer: BALLADEERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singers\nAn envelope (to cover') of L ('live') plus LADEE, an anagram ('hit') of 'Adele' in BARS ('pieces of 15' \u2013 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: Drink by mayor and old drunk (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BLOODY MARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nAn anagram ('drunk') of 'by mayor' plus '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: Insects regularly suck on horses (7)","output":"### Answer: SCARABS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insects\nA charade of SC ('regularly **S**u**C**k') plus ARABS ('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: Party with thrills for partners (9)","output":"### Answer: SIDEKICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: partners\nA charade of SIDE ('part') plus KICKS ('trills')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 specify books for competition (10)","output":"### Answer: TOURNAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: competition\nA charade of TOUR ('do'; I suppose one might say \"on Wednesday we do Germany\") plus NAME ('specify') plus NT ('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: Rock star beds her, ignoring top birds (10)","output":"### Answer: REDBREASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: birds\nAn anagram ('rock') of 'star beds [h]er', minus the first letter of the last word ('ignoring 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: They give information for meeting people: funny people! (9)","output":"### Answer: RACECARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They give information for meeting\nA charade of RACE ('people') plus CARDS ('funny 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: Moon was one day on right: no sun in season (7)","output":"### Answer: DRUMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moon was one\nA charade of D ('day') plus R ('right') plus [s]UMMER ('season') minus the S ('no sun'). The definition refers to Keith Moon, onetime drummer for 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: I don't know Basic code (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PASS KEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: code\nA charade of PASS ('I don't know') plus KEY ('basic')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 across North Carolina and number two in Washington (5)","output":"### Answer: PENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: number two in Washington\nAn envelope ('across') of NC ('North Carolina') in PEE ('number one'), for Mike Pence, the current US Vice 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: Girl lives in city (4)","output":"### Answer: LISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nAn envelope ('in') of IS ('lives') in LA ('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: Issue with looker left out of Vogue (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Issue with looker\nA subtraction: STY[l]E ('vogue') minus the L ('left out'). The 'looker' is an 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: Hand over a scene describing The Great Dictator? (7)","output":"### Answer: FASCIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: describing The Great Dictator\nAn envelope ('over') of 'a' plus SC ('scene' \u2013 and abbreviation not in Chambers) in FIST ('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: Black bishop rings Times about Young Conservatives (7)","output":"### Answer: BOYCOTT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black\nAn envelope ('about') of YC ('Young Conservatives') in B ('bishop') plus OO ('rings') plus TT ('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: Record first of fifty-one starters for Le Mans (4)","output":"### Answer: FILM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nA charade of F ('first of** F**ifty-') plus I (\"-one') plus LM ('starters for **L**e\u00a0**M**ans)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A single rock's hiding top lady's shorts (3-7)","output":"### Answer: ONE-REELERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shorts\nAn envelope ('hiding') of [h]ER ('lady's') minus the first letter ('top' in the sense of remove the top from) in ONE ('a single') plus REELS ('rock's' \u2013 the apostrophe is to mislead, 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: Rogue gunmen's state (6)","output":"### Answer: RASCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rogue\nA charade of RA'S (Royal Artillery, 'gunmen's) plus CAL (California, '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: Community on holiday like beds in caravans (8)","output":"### Answer: FOLDAWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: like beds in caravans\nA charade of FOLD ('community') plus AWAY ('on holiday')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about to tolerate knockabout antics (9)","output":"### Answer: SLAPSTICK \n ### Explanation: Friend's about to tolerate knockabout antics (9)\nA charade of SLAP, a reversal ('about') of PAL'S ('friend's') plus STICK ('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: Exponent of 14 fell defending a service (5)","output":"### Answer: KARNO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exponent of 14\nAn envelope ('defending') of 'a' plus RN (Royal Navy, 'service') in KO (knock out, 'fell'). For the definition, 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: Tender chest after scrubbing front (5)","output":"### Answer: OFFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tender\nA subtraction: [c]OFFER ('chest') minus the first letter ('after scrubbing 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: Writer's Spanish article pricks faint public interest (9)","output":"### Answer: LIMELIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: public interest\nAn envelope ('pricks') of I'M (I am, the writer is, 'writer's') plus EL ('Spanish article') in LIGHT ('faint')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 papers etc during trick (8)","output":"### Answer: COMEDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wag\nAn envelope ('during') of MEDIA ('papers etc') in CON ('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: Cup-and-ball in past helping child in tavern (6)","output":"### Answer: POTBOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: helping child in tavern\nA charade of POT ('cup') plus BOY, an envelope ('in') of O ('ball') in BY ('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: They clean tables with excellent mops (10)","output":"### Answer: WAITRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They clean tables\nA charade of W ('with') plus AI (A1, 'excellent') plus TRESSES ('mops' 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: State's mean, cutting time (4)","output":"### Answer: AVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nA subtraction: AVER[age] ('mean') minus AGE ('cutting 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: Improved script about western ceremony (7)","output":"### Answer: REWRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improved script\nA charade of RE ('about') plus W ('western') plus 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: Fatty Arbuckle, initially poised, cracks up (7)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fatty\nA charade of A ('**A**rbuckle initially') plus DIPOSE, a anagram ('cracks up') of 'poised'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 over in a small sports bar serving woman (7)","output":"### Answer: ABIGAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: serving woman\nAn envelope ('in') of IG, a reversal ('over') of GI ('Joe') in 'a' plus BAIL ('small sports bar', 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: Dandy perhaps stuffs old note in volume (5)","output":"### Answer: COMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dandy perhaps\nAn envelope (\"stuffs \"' in') of O ('old') plus MI ('note' of the sol-fa) in CC (cubic centimetres, 'volume').The DANDY was a British kid's comic."}
{"instruction":"You 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 books in the 19? (7)","output":"### Answer: SPOTLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the 19\nA charade of SPOT ('notice') plus LIT (literature, '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: Ollie nervously hosts northern playwright (6)","output":"### Answer: O\u2019NEILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: playwright\nAn envelope ('hosts') of N ('northern') in OEILL, an anagram ('nervously') of 'Ollie'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Channel Islands everyone has a duty to arrange transport (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: CALL A TAXI \n ### Explanation: Definition: arrange transport\nAn envelope ('in') of ALL ('everyone') plus 'a' plus TAX ('duty') in CI ('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: Ruler found in school ground (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ground\nAn envelope ('found in') of ER (the Queen, 'ruler') in TRAIN ('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: He wants things just so ropes etc fit in buggy (13)","output":"### Answer: PERFECTIONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He wants things just so\nAn anagram ('buggy') of 'ropes etc fit 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: MC occasionally bears gift after promotion (9)","output":"### Answer: PRESENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: MC\nI think this must be a charade of PRESENT ('gift') plus ER ( 'occasionally b**E**a**R**s'), with 'after promotion' indicating the order of the 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: Pay for a, say, revolting series of frames (7)","output":"### Answer: FOOTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: series of frames\nA charade of FOOT ('pay for') plus 'a' plus GE, a reversal ('revolting') of EG ('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: Shed light on old school straddling state borders (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shed light on\nAn envelope ('straddling') of SE ('**S**tat**E** borders') in EX ('old') plus POD ('school' eg. of whales)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cleans feet crossing river (7)","output":"### Answer: HOOVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleans\nAn envelope ('crossing') of R ('river') in HOOVES ('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: Like early 10s, one's rising fast (6)","output":"### Answer: SILENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like early 10s\nA charade of SI, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of I'S ('one's') plus LENT ('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: Stump male in role reversal (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stump\nAn envelope ('in') of M ('male') in TRAP, a 'reversal' of PART ('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: Holds up dispatches about American power (8)","output":"### Answer: SUSPENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holds up\nAn envelope ('about') of US ('American') plus P ('power') in SENDS ('dispatches')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to go with the horn? (6)","output":"### Answer: PLENTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots\nA reference to the horn of PLENTY."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that, it's commonly said, can smooth your locks (8)","output":"### Answer: AIRBRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spray\nWith a dropped H ('it's commonly said') it could be HAIRBRUSH ('can smooth your 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: Damage on panel (6)","output":"### Answer: INJURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damage\nA charade of IN ('on') plus JURY ('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: Saying goodbye, going on holiday (5-6)","output":"### Answer: LEAVE-TAKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saying goodbye\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 screen one experimental programme (5)","output":"### Answer: PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: experimental programme\nAn envelope ('to screen') of I ('one') in PLOT ('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: Various ideas, part worked out (9)","output":"### Answer: DISPARATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Various\nAn anagram ('worked out') of 'ideas 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: Edward, for one, who owned up (9)","output":"### Answer: CONFESSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Edward\nDouble definition. 'One' seems to want to join both definitions. Edward the Confessor was an eleventh century Anglo-Saxon 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: Dismisses sound of instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: SACKS \n ### Explanation: Dismisses sound of instrument (5)\nA homophone ('sound of') SAX (saxophone, '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: A case for the new member of the pack (3,2,6)","output":"### Answer: ACE OF HEARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: member of the pack\nAn anagram ('new') of 'a case 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: Please ask for help to challenge decision (6)","output":"### Answer: APPEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Please\nTriple 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: Gap made by cutter, altogether? (2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: AS A WHOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: altogether?\nA SAW 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: Second in importance (6)","output":"### Answer: MOMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Second\nDouble definition. Very good 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: Mournful dope engaged by factory (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mournful\nAn envelope ('engaged by') of GEN (information, 'dope') in PLANT ('factory')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 speed of house conveyancer (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SNAIL\u2019S PACE \n ### Explanation: Slow speed of house conveyancer (6,4)\nCryptic 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: Improve speed of download online (10)","output":"### Answer: STREAMLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improve speed of\nA charade of STREAM ('download') plus ('on'- in a down light) -'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: Vantage point, one adopted by Jane (5)","output":"### Answer: EYRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vantage point\nAn envelope ('adopted by') of I ('one') in EYRE ('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: Tackling headstands, us? A sad disappointment (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: DUST AND ASHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: A sad disappointment\nAn anagram ('tackling') of 'headstands 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: Where a tricky problem has had a good kicking? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LONG GRASS \n ### Explanation: Where a tricky problem has had a good kicking? (4,5)\nCryptic definition; a reference to the expression \"to kick into the long grass\", which apparently means to postpone indefinitely dealing with a difficult 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: Part of speech advocating abolition of New York body (4)","output":"### Answer: NOUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of speech\nNO U.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: Repeatedly, you almost bounce up and down (2-2)","output":"### Answer: YO-YO \n ### Explanation: Definition: bounce up and down\n'YO[u]' minus the last letter ('almost') twice ('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: Offer that spoils a so far clear round (5,7)","output":"### Answer: FIRST REFUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offer\nDefinition and literal interpretation, in reference to dressage."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fish served with a single cheese (10)","output":"### Answer: MASCARPONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\nA charade of MA'S ('mother's') plus CARP ('fish') plus ONE ('a 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: Remarkable prettiness is long lasting (10)","output":"### Answer: PERSISTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: long lasting\nAn anagram ('remarkable'?) of 'prettiness'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 other hand, afterwards gets at least some profit (4,5)","output":"### Answer: THEN AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: On the other hand\nA charade of THEN ('afterwards') plus A GAIN ('at least some 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: Man taking some red wine (5)","output":"### Answer: EDWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\nA hidden ('taking some') answer in 'r**ED WIN**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: Prize tree that's on hand (4)","output":"### Answer: PALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prize\nTriple 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: Small girl one didn't want delivered (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: one didn't want delivered\nA charade of S ('small') plus PAM ('girl'). The definition does not quite make 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: Nation excited with charmer like Justin Trudeau (5,8)","output":"### Answer: NORTH AMERICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Justin Trudeau\nAn anagram ('excited') of 'nation' plus 'charmer'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Umpteenth US evangelical stifles praise (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTHUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: praise\nA hidden answer in 'umpte**ENTH US E**vangelical'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's stripped down to nothing in Spain, giving patriotic song (1,6)","output":"### Answer: O CANADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: patriotic song\nA charade of OCA ('l**OCA**l stripped down') plus NADA ('nothing 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: Illicitly loots workman's implements (5)","output":"### Answer: TOOLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: workman's implements\nAs simple an anagram ('illicitly'?) as they come, of 'loots'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lag I suffered to overcome this? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: AGE LIMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\nAn anagram ('suffered'?) of 'time lag I', with a not very convincing extended 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: Nervously hint at lawsuit, then (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THAT CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: then\n~~A definition and literal interpretation, although I am not sure what 'nervously' thinks it is doing.~~\u00a0*As pointed out by Quirister @1, this is IN THAT, an anagram ('nervously') of 'hint at' plus CASE ('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: Former prime minister \u2013 no leader \u2013 in retreat (4)","output":"### Answer: LAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: retreat\nI was half-expecting a Canadian Prime Minister, but it is Tony [B]LAIR minus the first letter ('no 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: Teas consumed? (4)","output":"### Answer: EATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teas consumed?\nAn anagram ('consumed') of 'teas'.\u00a0*I should have pointed out that EATS is to be taken 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: Deign to advance one letter, with organ enclosed in posting (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIVERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: posting\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 enclosed') of LIVER ('organ') in DEIGN, which is 'deign' with the N moved\u00a0up ('to advance one 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: Mountain folk live among giants (8)","output":"### Answer: TIBETANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mountain folk\nAn envelope ('among') of BE ('live') in TITANS ('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: American poet finds path around lake (5)","output":"### Answer: PLATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: American poet\nAn envelope ('around') of L ('lake') in 'path', for the poet Sylvia."}
{"instruction":"You 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 some dross in Italian (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSSINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\nA hidden ('with some') answer in 'd**ROSS IN I**talian'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up story about king, head of N\u00famenor: this author did! (7)","output":"### Answer: TOLKIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: this author did!\nA charade of TOLKIE, an envelope ('about') of K ('king') in TO LIE ('to make up story'); plus N ('head of\u00a0**N**\u00famenor'), with an extended definition. Note that this clue has what I refer to as an extended definition, or a semi-&lit, in that 'this author did' does not contribute to the wordplay. 25D is a true &lit, in that the entire clue may be read as wordplay or 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: Rising sun soon heated coastal resort (8-2-3)","output":"### Answer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: coastal resort\nAn anagram ('rising'?) of 'sun soon heated'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Declines surgery: pets only half sedated (4,3)","output":"### Answer: OPTS OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declines\nA charade of OP ('surgery\") plus TS ('pe**TS** only half') plus OUT ('sedated')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 72 hours or so ago, child born then has far to go (8)","output":"### Answer: THURSDAY \n ### Explanation: 72 hours or so ago, child born then has far to go (8)\nThis crossword being published in the Observer on Sunday, we have to set our calendar from that, even if not actually solving on that day. That then takes us to Thursday, and the appropriate line of the common version of the nursery rhyme \"Monday's 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: Does away with\u00a0lines on a graph (4)","output":"### Answer: AXES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does away with\nDouble 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, anguished, wretched: there's nothing to add (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ENOUGH SAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's nothing to add\nAn anagram ('wretched') of O ('old') plus 'anguished'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lawyer hides after considering everything (2,3)","output":"### Answer: IN ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: after considering everything\nA hidden answer in 'crim**INAL L**awyer'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 AA, I mean to raise condition (7)","output":"### Answer: ANAEMIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: condition\nAn envelope ('in') of NAEMI, a reversal ('to raise' in a down light) of 'I mean' in 'AA'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 borders on conservative in Romeo and Juliet adaptation (4,4,5)","output":"### Answer: WEST SIDE STORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romeo and Juliet adaptation\nA charade of WEST ('direction') plus SIDES ('borders') plus TORY ('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: Pursuit in which diet is foiled? (6-3,4)","output":"### Answer: EASTER EGG HUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pursuit\nI can only suppose that this is a cryptic reference to foil-covered chocolate Easter eggs, in which case topicality must be the main excuse for 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: Measure that monitors monitors? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN SIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measure\nPlease tell me that I am missing out on something. If this is the right answer, it looks like a charade of SCREENS ('the first 'monitors') plus IZE, an unannounced homophone of EYES ('monitors'). The definition is not too hot, either, even if it is extended. Perhaps I am over-analysing in looking for a wordplay, and the clue was intended as just a cryptic definition. In that case, the first 'monitors' would be a verb, and chosen for the repetition rather than its meaning. *The (marginally better, in my opinion) solution is SCREEN 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: Zane's gutted, with chafed nipple in airship (8)","output":"### Answer: ZEPPELIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: airship\nA charade of ZE ('**Z**an**E**'s gutted') plus PPELIN, an anagram ('chafed'?) of 'nipple'. Poor 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: A billion tacos cooked with this condiment? (7)","output":"### Answer: TABASCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: this condiment?\nAn anagram ('cooked') of 'a' plus B ('billion\") plus 'tacos'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 I'm a gin enthusiast primarily (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suppose\nWhat could be more simple? \"A charade of 'I'm a gin' plus E ('**E**nthusiast primarily')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 whist, void of hearts, trump's opening: another card, please (5)","output":"### Answer: TWIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: another card, please\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'w[h]ist minus the H ('void of hearts') plus T ('**T**rump's opening'). I learn that only in the British version of the card game twenty-one, called pontoon, is TWIST used to request another 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: Suitor that's utterly desirable at first? (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suitor that's utterly desirable at first?\nInitial letters ('at first') of '**S**uitor\u00a0**T**hat's\u00a0**U**tterly\u00a0**D**esirable', with an &lit 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: Nothing further to say, it is what it is? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: THAT\u2019S THAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nothing further to say\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 side (4)","output":"### Answer: BANK \n ### Explanation: Pool side (4)\nCryptic definition: the cushion of a pool 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: Curved path soldier left, snake around it (8)","output":"### Answer: PARABOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curved path\nA charade of PARA ('soldier') plus BOLA, an envelope ('around it') of L ('left') in BOA ('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: Bird scoffing odd bits of this cream (6)","output":"### Answer: LOTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: cream\nAn envelope ('scoffing') of TI ('odd bits of\u00a0**T**h**I**s') in LOON ('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: Fine to pocket, say, the amount left (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the amount left \nAn envelope ('to pocket') of EG ('say') in LACY ('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: Fancy chaps gripping pot sideways? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: TURN-OFFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sideways?\nAn envelope ('gripping') of URN ('pot') in TOFFS ('fancy chaps'). The definition must be read as 'side ways' \u2013 off the main 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: Not bubbling, American gas (6)","output":"### Answer: FLATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gas\nA charade of FLAT ('not bubbling') plus 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: Humbling, as big end shatters (8)","output":"### Answer: DEBASING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humbling\nAn anagram ('shatters') of 'as big 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: Sorry we had to bury gag (8)","output":"### Answer: WRETCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sorry\nAn envelope ('to bury') of RETCH ('gag') in WE'D ('we 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: Shortly book\u00a0place serving cakes? (6)","output":"### Answer: ECCLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shortly book\nDouble definition, both of which might require a little explanation: an abbreviation of the Bible book of Ecclesiates, and a town in the Greater Manchester area which gives its name to the raisin-filled Eccles 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: Blowing trousers apart, fine currents of warm wind (8)","output":"### Answer: CHINOOKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: currents of warm wind\nAn envelope ('blowing \u2026 apart') of OK ('fine') in CHINOS ('trousers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 performer carrying you once, an enduring ride (6)","output":"### Answer: STAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an enduring ride\nAn envelope ('carrying') of YE ('you once') in STAR ('distinguished performer'). The definition probably refers to 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: Islander protesting at endless filth? (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTIGUAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Islander\nA charade of ANTI ('protesting at') plus GUAN[0] ('filth') 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: Football club after credit by the sound of it \u2014 no team players! (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LONE WOLVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: no team players\nA charade of LONE, a homophone ('by the sound of it') of LOAN ('credit') plus WOLVES (Wolverhampton Wanderers, '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: Point went with short screws (5-4)","output":"### Answer: NORTH-WEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Point\nAn anagram ('screws') of 'went' plus '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: Draw\u00a0suspicion (5)","output":"### Answer: TRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\nDouble 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: A collection of facts and figures not entirely inspiring chap to be resolute (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: resolute\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of MAN ('chap') in 'a' plus DAT[a] ('collection of facts and figures') 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: Uncaring leader in short, Labour PM should pay attention to a Conservative one (5-7)","output":"### Answer: STONY-HEARTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncaring\nA charade of S ('leader in\u00a0**S**hort') plus TONY (Blair, 'Labour PM') plus HEAR ('pay attention') plus TED (Heath, 'Conservative 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 list, over fifty parts adequate (9)","output":"### Answer: TOLERABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: adequate\nA double envelope ('in' and 'parts') of L ('Roman numeral, 'fifty') in O'ER ('over') in TABLE ('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: Pageboy has container of stuff picked up (7)","output":"### Answer: BUTTONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pageboy\nThe definition is the character in Cinderella pantomimes, but I am having difficulty pinning down the wordplay. My best guess is a reversal ('picked up') of SNOT TUB, but 'stuff' for SNOT seems rather loose."}
{"instruction":"You 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 barrier on the Ark? That shouldn't prove insulting (2,7)","output":"### Answer: NO OFFENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That shouldn't prove insulting\nSounds like ('sound') NOAH FENCE ('barrier on the Ark'), presumably to keep the lamb from 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: Line to gather unravels quite slowly (9)","output":"### Answer: LARGHETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite slowly\nAn anagram ('unravels') of L ('line') plus 'to 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: Fish course driving headache in the morning? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOL RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: driving headache in the morning?\nA charade of SCHOOL ('fish', collectively) plus RUN ('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: Preserve style for old photo (7)","output":"### Answer: TINTYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old photo\nA charade of TIN ('preserve') plus TYPE ('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: Old man in need mostly, give up (7)","output":"### Answer: DESPAIR \n ### Explanation: Old man in need mostly, give up (7)\nAn envelope ('in') of PA ('old man') in DESIR[e] ('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: Somewhere in Germany, solid wood splits (7)","output":"### Answer: COLOGNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somewhere in Germany\nAn envelope ('splits') of LOG ('wood') in CONE ('solid'; if I remember my mathematics, a cone is regarded as a surface, but commonly the word is used for a solid standing on a circular or elliptical 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: Wicked woman caught using traps (5)","output":"### Answer: WITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wicked woman\nAn envelope ('traps') of C ('caught') in WITH ('using')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 key for lift (5)","output":"### Answer: EXALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: lift\nA charade of EX ('old') plus ALT ('key', on either side of the space bar on\u00a0my 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: Still in tears periodically during sex (5)","output":"### Answer: INERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nAn envelope ('during') of NER ('i**N** t**E**a**R**s periodically') in IT ('sex'). Bonjour tristesse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Involve one like Puck \u2014 a Celt, I suspect (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPLICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Involve\nA charade of IMP ('one like Puck') plus LICATE, an anagram ('suspect') of 'a Celt 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: Very bitter civil unrest about 14 (9)","output":"### Answer: VITRIOLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very bitter\nAn envelope ('about') of TRIO ('14 down' THREE-PIECE) in VILIC, an anagram ('unrest') of 'civil'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stars regular characters in 4, 6 or 9, primarily (5)","output":"### Answer: ORION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stars\nA charade of ORI (f**O**u**R\u00a0**s**I**x, 'regular characters in 4,6') plus ON (**O**r\u00a0**N**ine, 'or 9 primarily')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 4 getting stripped off 'offensive'? Solutions include each member of such a group with G-strings on (7)","output":"### Answer: QUARTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solutions include each member of such a group with G-strings on\nA charade of [s]QUAR[e] ('say, 4') minus its outer letters ('stripped off') plus TET ('offensive' in the Vietnam war). The 'G-strings' are the lowest strings 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: Son, not daughter, of writer gets ill (7)","output":"### Answer: SICKENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gets ill\nA charade of S ('son') plus [d]ICKENS (Charles, 'writer') minus the D ('not 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: Prince appearing in dream, eerily (5)","output":"### Answer: AMEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prince\nA hidden answer in 'dre**AM EER**ily'. Abdula Bulbul, 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: Recording of sibling rivalry? (3)","output":"### Answer: DVD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recording\nDaughter versus 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: Girl having one drink (5)","output":"### Answer: LASSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nA charade of LASS ('girl') plus I ('one'), for the yoghurt-based 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: Tsetses flying in groups of 6 (7)","output":"### Answer: SESTETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: groups of 6\nAn anagram ('flying') of 'tsetses'. Perhaps there is a mini-theme of 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: Avoiding interaction in adult party (7)","output":"### Answer: ASOCIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoiding interaction\nA charade of A ('adult') plus SOCIAL ('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: Bacteria in bird's eye, say (5)","output":"### Answer: COCCI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bacteria\nSounds like ('say') COCK'S ('bird's) 'eye'. Note that the better known singular COCCUS is pronounced cock-us (with the\u00a0second vowel approaching a schwa), but the plural is pronounced\u00a0cocks eye, more or 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: Accessible island to the west on open stretch of water (9)","output":"### Answer: REACHABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accessible\nA charade of REACH ('open stretch of water') plus ABLE, a reversal ('to the west' in an across light) of ELBA ('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: Pub notice about a pope (8,1)","output":"### Answer: INNOCENT I \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pope\nA charade of INN ('pub') plus OCENTI, an anagram ('about') of 'notice'. The papacy of Innocent I was from 401 to 417. Before my 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: Fiddle duet in US residence (5)","output":"### Answer: CONDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: US residence\nCON and DO are both slang for cheat ('fiddle duet'). I live in a condo \u2013 condominium 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: Missile landing right inside MI5 (4)","output":"### Answer: MIRV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missile\nAn envelope ('landing \u2026 inside') of R ('right') in 'MI' plus V (Roman numeral '5'). Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle (the T must have been dropped to make it pronounceable), part of the all-too-aptly named 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: Game's up, in general, for inspector (8)","output":"### Answer: LESTRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: inspector\nAn envelope ('in') of STRAD (no, not Holmes's instrument), a reversal ('up' in a down light) of DARTS ('game') in LEE ('general'), for Sherlock Holmes's pedestrian 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: A case of home tuition (4)","output":"### Answer: ETUI \n ### Explanation: Definition: A case\nA hidden answer ('of') in 'hom**E TUI**tion', for that denizen of crosswords."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broke diet, with a third of vol-au-vent demolished (8)","output":"### Answer: VIOLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broke\nAn anagram of 'diet' plus 'a' plus VOL ('third of\u00a0**VOL**-au-vent' \u2013 'third' 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: Highest points of a group of stars with only one sun (6)","output":"### Answer: APICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Highest points\nA charade of 'a' plus PI[s]CES ('group of stars') minus one S of the two ('with only one 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: Liqueur taking legroom in car (10)","output":"### Answer: LIMONCELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liqueur\nAn envelope (in') of ON ('leg'-, cricket) plus CELL (-'room') in LIMO (short for limousine, 'car'), for the Italian lemon-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: A case of meeting about 4 (6)","output":"### Answer: DATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A case\nAn envelope ('about') of IV (Roman numeral, '4') in DATE ('meeting'), for the grammatical 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: Verse given to a German tenor (4)","output":"### Answer: VEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: tenor\nA charade of V ('verse') plus EIN ('a German', the German for \"one\" or \"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: Muscles in groups working together? Not initially (5)","output":"### Answer: QUADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muscles\nA subtraction: [s]QUADS ('groups working together') minus the first letter ('not 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: Suite, perhaps, for 13 across going 1 down (5-5)","output":"### Answer: THREE-PIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suite, perhaps\nA QUARTET ('13 across') minus one of its members ('going 1 down' \u2013\u00a0no relation of\u00a0that 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: Small tablet found in shed (5)","output":"### Answer: SPILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: shed\nA charade of S ('small') plus PILL ('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: Striking a flowing boundary up in Durham \u2014 it leads to century (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Striking\nAn envelope ('in') of RAMAT, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of TAMAR ('a flowing boundary', the river which forms most of the boundary between Devon and Cornwall) in DI ('**D**urham\u00a0**I**t leads') plus C ('century'). Good 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: Body part in rubbish bin \u2014 and what setter did about it? (8)","output":"### Answer: SHINBONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Body part\nAn envelope ('about it') of INB, an anagram ('rubbish') of 'bin', in SHONE ('what setter did' \u2013 the 'setter' not being Puck, nor a dog, but 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: Reserves with which to back horses, perhaps (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SECOND STRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reserves\nA charade of SECOND ('to back') plus STRING ('horses, 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: Murderer taking taxi home after disposing of bishop (4)","output":"### Answer: CAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Murderer\nA charade of CA[b] ('taxi') minus the B ('after disposing of bishop') plus IN ('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: Joint providing German wine (4)","output":"### Answer: HOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint\nDouble definition. HOCK as 'German wine' is an anglicism, derived from Hochheimer, one of the many appellations of Rhine wines."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wound up seeing statue's name (4)","output":"### Answer: EROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: statue's name\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of SORE (~~'would~~' *'wound'*, in the sense of injure or injury). The famous statue in Piccadilly Circus is widely thought to be of Eros, but is actually his brother Anteros."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a soft, small French salad for starter (9)","output":"### Answer: APPETITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desires\nA charade of 'a' plus P (*piano*, musically 'soft') plus PETITE ('small French', feminine) plus S ('**S**alad 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: Magnificent, faithful leader swapping sides \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Magnificent\nLOYAL ('faithful'), with the first letter ('leader') changed from L to R ('swapping 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: \u2026 as you help construct a theatre (9)","output":"### Answer: PLAYHOUSE \n ### Explanation: \u2026 as you help construct a theatre (9)\nAn anagram ('construct') of 'as you 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: Hotel, for example, housing 50? (5)","output":"### Answer: SAVOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hotel\nAn envelope ('housing') of V (Roman numeral, '5') plus O ('0') in SAY ('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: Loads sleep with partners (6)","output":"### Answer: DOZENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loads\nA charade of DOZE ('sleep') plus NS ('partners' eg 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: Government managed 500 promotions for relatives (8)","output":"### Answer: GRANDADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: relatives\nA charade of G ('government') plus RAN ('managed') plus D (Roman numeral, '500') plus ADS ('promotions')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 colour contains navy (7)","output":"### Answer: VIOLENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intense\nAn envelope ('contains') of N ('navy') in VOILET ('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: Over 50? I struggle to get right actor (7)","output":"### Answer: OLIVIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\nA charade of O ('over') plus L (Roman numeral '50') plus 'I' plus VIE ('struggle') plus R ('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: Physician returns US weapon in pouch (8)","output":"### Answer: CODPIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pouch\nA charade of COD, a reversal ('returns') of DOC ('physician') plus PIECE ('US 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: Musician, one who used to tour with Queen? (6)","output":"### Answer: PRINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\nDouble 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: Write extremely neatly for money (5)","output":"### Answer: PENNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\nA charade of PEN ('write') plus NY ('extremely\u00a0**N**eatl**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: Friend twisted dial \u2014 not sure it's heavy metal (9)","output":"### Answer: PALLADIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy metal\nA charade of PAL ('friend') plus LADI, an anagram ('twisted') of 'dial' plus UM ('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: Country with drinks (5)","output":"### Answer: WALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of W ('with') plus ALES ('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: Las Vegas entertains Queen with candour (9)","output":"### Answer: SINCERITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: candour\nAn envelope ('entertains') of ER ('Queen') in SIN CITY ('Las Vegas')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Godfather recalled lines wearing glasses (6)","output":"### Answer: APOLLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\nA charade of AP, a reversal ('recalled') of PA (-'father') plus OLLO, an envelope ('wearing') of L L ('lines') in OO ('glasses', a round pair)."}
{"instruction":"You 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, so healthy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: VERY WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreed\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 many become Guides (6)","output":"### Answer: PILOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guides\nA charade of PI ('good'; short for pious, generally in a derogatory sense) plus LOTS ('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: Trouble being on time delivering letter (7)","output":"### Answer: MESSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\nA charade of MESS ('trouble') plus AGE ('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: Yellow fish gobbled up, uncooked (6)","output":"### Answer: COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yellow\nAn envelope ('gobbled') of WAR, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of RAW ('uncooked') in COD ('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: Playwright's shocking and her plot's about independence, right? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: HAROLD PINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Playwright\nA charade of HAROLDPINTE, an envelope ('about') of I ('independence') in HAROLDPNTE, an anagram ('shocking') of 'and her plot'; plus R ('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: Room for hire? Initially, everyone (4)","output":"### Answer: HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Room\nA charade of H ('**H**ire initially') plus 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: English bowler hat folds twice, centrally (3)","output":"### Answer: ALI \n ### Explanation: English bowler hat folds twice, centrally (3)\nMiddle letters ('centrally') of 'h**A**t fo**L**ds tw**I**ce', 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: Gentleman sent back fried meat dish \u2014 fish is off (3)","output":"### Answer: SIR \n ### Explanation: Gentleman sent back fried meat dish \u2014 fish is off (3)\nA reversal ('sent back') of RIS[sole] ('fried meat dish') minus SOLE ('fish 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: Small boy, about 4, does a cartwheel (3)","output":"### Answer: VIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small boy\nA reversal ('does a cartwheel') of C (*circa*, 'about') plus IV (Roman numeral, '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: Antique is regularly oiled (3)","output":"### Answer: OLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antique\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of '**O**i**L**e**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: Christmas sign up after 1st of November (4)","output":"### Answer: NOEL \n ### Explanation: Christmas sign up after 1st of November (4)\nA charade of N ('1st of\u00a0**N**ovember') plus OEL, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of LEO (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: Bad driver holds up 10 for judge's preliminary examination of a witness (4,4)","output":"### Answer: VOIR DIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: judge's preliminary examination of a witness\nAn envelope ('holds') of OI, a kind of reversal ('up' in a down light) of '10' in VRDIRE, an anagram ('bad') of '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: On turning, whisk ain't making jelly (7)","output":"### Answer: GELATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: jelly\nA charade of GEL, a reversal ('~~on~~ turning') of LEG (~~'whisk' in the sense of move rapidly~~*'on', cricket*) plus ATIN, an anagram (~~'making'~~*'whisk'*) of 'aint'.* A case of overlooking the obvious. Thanks to Gaufrid et al for pointing this 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: Campaigns not getting into corrupted works (6)","output":"### Answer: OPERAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: works\nOPERA[tion]S ('campaigns') minus TION, an anagram ('corrupted') of '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: Priest's after the style of church residence (6)","output":"### Answer: PALACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: residence\nA charade of P ('priest') plus\u00a0\u00c0 LA ('after the style of') plus CE ('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: Region of land has no river (6)","output":"### Answer: COUNTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Region\nCOUNT[r]Y ('land') minus the R ('has no 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: Without wasting words, show sympathy, capturing child's heart (7)","output":"### Answer: PITHILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Without wasting words\nAn envellope ('capturing') of HIL ('c**HIL**d's heart') in PITY ('show sympathy')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revealed orgy of dope and sex (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revealed\nAn anagram ('orgy') of 'dope' plus '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: Backing role, embracing male \u2014 one of slender means (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of slender means\nAn envelope ('embracing') of M ('male') in TRAP, a reversal ('backing') of PART ('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: Peculiar shapes securing fastener produce contentment (9)","output":"### Answer: HAPPINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: contentment\nAn envelope ('securing') of PIN ('fastener') in HAPESS, an anagram ('peculiar') of '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: Squeal 'Woo!' in type of 20 (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GRASS COURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of 20\nA charade of GRASS ('squeal') plus COURT ('woo')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 despondent, dropping drug in haze (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: haze\nA subtraction: BLU[e]R ('more despondent') minus E ('dropping 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: Stink horribly, trashing universal values (5,6)","output":"### Answer: HUMAN RIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: universal values\nA charade of HUM ('stink') plus ANRIGHTS, an anagram ('horribly') of 'trashing'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of language chewing over fish with booze (4,7)","output":"### Answer: IRIS MURDOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosopher\nAn envelope ('chewing') of MURDOC, a reversal ('over') of COD ('fish') plus RUM ('booze') in IRISH ('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: 10 in something to buy in 19 bar (4)","output":"### Answer: AXLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar\nAn envelope ('in') of X ('Roman numeral '10') in ALE ('something to buy in 19', the answer to 19D being 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: Speak at length about a short swim around and leave to decay (10)","output":"### Answer: DILAPIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: leave to decay\nAn envelope ('about') of PIDA, a reversal ('around') of A DIP ('a short swim') in DILATE ('speak at 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: Fruit of foul temper skewered? On the contrary (9)","output":"### Answer: TANGERINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nAn envelope of ANGER ('foul temper') in TINE, If ANGER were 'skewered' it would have a TINE in it; here 'on the contrary'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 endlessly recycled would be so (5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN \n ### Explanation: Energy endlessly recycled would be so (5)\nAn anagram ('recycled') of 'energ[y]' minus its last letter ('endlessly'), with an extended 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: Bear eating gutted veggie in non-veggie establishment (7)","output":"### Answer: CARVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: non-veggie establishment\nAn envelope ('eating') of VE ('gutted\u00a0**V**eggi**E**') in CARRY ('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: Totally heartless diatribes from dictators (7)","output":"### Answer: TYRANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dictators\nA charade of TY ('**T**otall**Y** heartless') plus RANTS ('diatribes')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broth, say, over? Over (6)","output":"### Answer: POTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broth\nA reversal ('over' \u2013 the second one) of EG ('say') plus ATOP ('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: Drink producer's sheep receiving a degree (6)","output":"### Answer: TEABAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink producer\nAn envelope ('receiving') of A BA ('a degree') in TEG ('sheep' in its second 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: Setter's after Scottish thinker's abscess (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPOSTHUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: abscess\nA charade of I'M ('setter's') plus POST ('after') plus HUME (David, 'Scottish thinker'). An improbable word, clearly clued."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of delight from vulgar sort (5)","output":"### Answer: YAHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cry of delight\nDouble 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: Fourth letter in Oscar Peterson's made-up language (9)","output":"### Answer: ESPERANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\nAn anagram ('made-up') of A ('fourth letter in Osc**A**r') plus 'Peterson'. 'Made-up' would apply to the definition, but we would not want a double duty, would 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: Annoyance caused by French bread (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyance\nDouble 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: Being furtive, make off with your old \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: STEALTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: furtive\nA charade of STEAL ('make off with') plus THY ('your old'). The ellipses just serve \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: \u2026 6, first in costume (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6\n\u2026 to allow the previous clue to end in 'your old'. An envelope ('in') of IST ('first' with the common substitution of I for 1) in DRESS ('costume')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 information with which to identify malefactor's food item (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FISH FINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: food item\nA charade of FISH ('seek information') plus FINGER ('identify malefactor')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sickliness results in dim boy getting no points in resit (9)","output":"### Answer: MORBIDITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sickliness \nAn anagram ('results in'?) of 'dim boy' plus 'r[es]it' minus ES ('no 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: Performed deed in college, initially providing instruction (8)","output":"### Answer: DIDACTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: providing instruction\nA charade of DID ACT ('performed deed') plus IC ('**I**n\u00a0**C**ollege, 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: Popular novelist embraces headdress-maker (8)","output":"### Answer: MILLINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: headdress-maker\nAn envelope ('embraces', with a\u00a0convoluted word order) of IN ('popular') in MILLER (Henry, '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: Pub where brown cleric gets round in (6)","output":"### Answer: TAVERN \n ### Explanation: Pub where brown cleric gets round in (6)\nAn envelope ('in') of VER, a reversal ('gets round') of REV ('cleric') in TAN ('brown')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keyboard instrument \u2014 no piano \u2014 raised in sport (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport \nA reversal ('raised' in a down light) of S[p]INNET ('keyboard instrument') minus the P ('no piano'). I would spell the instrument with one N, but Chambers and the OED give the alternative 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: Expert has a profundity that's bottomless (5)","output":"### Answer: ADEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expert\nA charade of 'a' plus DEPT[h] ('profundity') minus its last letter ('that'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: Sheds uninherited characteristic? (4)","output":"### Answer: MEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: uninherited characteristic\nME ME ('Sheds', two 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: Passage from tango and bol\u00e9ro's composer (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passage\nA charade of T ('tango', radio alphabet) plus RAVEL (Maurice, 'Bol\u00e9ro's 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: Rambling, untoward rambling (5-3)","output":"### Answer: DRAWNOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rambling\nAn anagram ('rambling') of 'untoward'. Now let us have an argument as to which 'rambling' 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: Frightfully loud neckwear for a sentimental type (6)","output":"### Answer: SOFTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sentimental type\nA charade of SO ('frightfully') plus F (*forte*, 'loud' musically) plus 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: Roaring missiles, second becoming first (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roaring\nTRIDENTS ('missiles') with the S ('second') moved to the front ('becoming 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: Group getting around the law in America? (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: THE A TEAM \n ### Explanation: Group getting around the law in America? (3,1,4)\nAn envelope ('getting around') of HEAT ('the law in America' \u2013 i.e. the police) in TEAM ('group') with an &lit definition, referring to the 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: Tell the cops about lunatic fringe (6)","output":"### Answer: FINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tell the cops about\nAn anagram ('lunatic') of 'fringe'. Simple and effective."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with urges for fatty food (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BACON AND EGGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fatty food\nA charade of BACON (Francis or Roger, 'philosopher') plus AND ('with') plus EGGS ('urges')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ludicrously citing Nando's as stereotypical middle-class fare? (3,3,6)","output":"### Answer: GIN AND TONICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stereotypical middle-class fare?\nAn anagram ('ludicrously') of 'citing Nando's'. I would not think of the drink as '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: I tear around centre of Bonn in my dreams (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IF ONLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in my dreams\nAn envelope ('around') of ON ('centre of B**ON**n') in I FLY ('I 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: It was Byzantine, garbled, convoluted and ultimately intricate (8)","output":"### Answer: BELGRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It was Byzantine\nA charade of BELGRAD, an anagram ('convoluted') of 'garbled'; plus E ('ultimately intricat**E**'). Belgrade did belong the the Byzantine Empire for some of its long 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: Shunned by society, stems endless desire to discuss work (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TALK SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: discuss work\nA charade of [s]TALKS ('stems') minus the S ('shunned by society') plus HOP[e] ('desire') 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: Stimulating dream I like very much (6)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like very much\nAn anagram ('stimulating'?) of 'dream 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: Hallowed figure that is the source of many mysteries (8)","output":"### Answer: CHRISTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the source of many mysteries\nA charade of CHRIST ('hallowed figure') plus I.E. (*id est*, 'that is'), for the writer Agatha."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Village greens used to have these\u00a0stores (6)","output":"### Answer: STOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Village greens used to have these\nDouble definition.\u00a0A law was passed in 1405 that each town and village should have a set of stocks. There are still a few around on village greens, but, being largely wooden, they will not be 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: Cricket match underground as part of an experiment (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TEST TUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of an experiment\nA charade of TEST ('cricket match') plus TUBE (London 'Underground'). How about 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: Close? Far? Out \u2013 that is, not in the house (8)","output":"### Answer: ALFRESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: that is, not in the house\nAn anagram ('out') of 'close far'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 over six state lines: it's Jean-Paul Sartre and friends! (15)","output":"### Answer: EXISTENTIALISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jean-Paul Sartre and friends\nAn anagram ('going over') of 'six state lines 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: Oh no: celebrity's on the rise (4)","output":"### Answer: RATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oh no\nA reversal ('on the rise' in a down light) of STAR ('celebrity')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 restaurant, didn't remember to open up for party, leading to drama (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: WAITING FOR GODOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: drama\nAn envelope ('to open up for') of DO ('party') in WAITING ('working in restaurant') plus FORGOT ('didn't remember')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A dagger's drawn, oddly: it's tense (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tense\nA charade of ONE ('a') plus DGE ('**D**a**G**g**E**r's drawn oddly'). 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: Coaches turn to rust (6)","output":"### Answer: TUTORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coaches\nAn anagram ('turn') of 'to rust'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 film with daredevil navy airman (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RAIN MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tom Cruise film\nAn anagram ('daredevil') of N ('navy') plus '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: What's ever-so briny? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DEAD SEA \n ### Explanation: What's ever-so briny? (4,3)\nA charade of DEAD ('ever-so', slang \"she's dead clever\") plus SEA ('briny') with an extended 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: ITV with manic broadcast about dietary stipulation found in Brussels (7,1)","output":"### Answer: VITAMIN C \n ### Explanation: Definition: dietary stipulation found in Brussels\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'ITV' plus 'manic'; the Brussels must be sprouts, which are notably high in the vitamin."}
{"instruction":"You 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 idiot about uniform (2-6)","output":"### Answer: AS-LEVELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tests\nAn envelope ('about') of LEVEL ('uniform') in ASS ('idiot'). In my day, there were just A-levels, after two years in the sixth form; now it appears that the two years have been split, and the first year courses and qualifications designated AS (Advanced Subsidiary)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manoeuvre's putting second section before first: sweet! (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TIC-TAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet!\nTACTIC ('manoeuvre') with the two halves reversed ('putting second section before first'); for the proprietary 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: Sportsman with something more substantial than a cap (6)","output":"### Answer: BOWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sportsman\nDouble 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 marsh reverts to become a barren tract (4)","output":"### Answer: GOBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a barren tract\nA reversal ('reverts') of I ('one') plus BOG ('marsh'). I think that David Attenborough might disagree 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: Socrates's killer shows a hesitation to bolt (7)","output":"### Answer: HEMLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Socrates's killer\nA charade of HEM ('a hesitation' \u2013 that's a change from um or er) plus LOCK ('bolt')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 venture for widow (7)","output":"### Answer: DOWAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: widow\nA charade of DO ('manage') plus WAGER ('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: Instant\u00a0credit (4)","output":"### Answer: TICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instant\nDouble 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: Teachers' recipe? It promises to be wholesome! (10)","output":"### Answer: NUTRITIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wholesome\nA charade of NUT (National Union of 'Teachers'; now merged into the National Education Union) plus R ('recipe') plus 'it' plus IOUS ('promises')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and race the French (6)","output":"### Answer: KINDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arouse\nA charade of KIND ('race') plus LE ('the 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: Scoundrel acquires a popular firm making clothing (8)","output":"### Answer: RAINCOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothing\nAn envelope ('acquiring') of 'a' plus IN ('popular') plus CO ('firm') in RAT ('scoundrel')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\nAn anagram ('sorted out') of 'Gail's 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: Regret drinking port with royal head of state (5)","output":"### Answer: RULER \n ### Explanation: Definition: head of state\nA charade of RULE, an envelope of L (left, 'port') in RUE ('regret'); plus R ('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: Little or no time to follow screening (5)","output":"### Answer: SCANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little or no\nA charade of SCAN ('screening') plus T ('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: Rose's inelegant disposition (9)","output":"### Answer: EGLANTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rose\nAn anagram ('disposition') of '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: Persist in support for architectural feature (8)","output":"### Answer: PILASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: architectural feature\nAn envelope ('in') of LAST ('persist') in PIER ('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: Mate's attempt to be sorry (6)","output":"### Answer: PALTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sorry\nA charade of PAL ('mate') plus 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: Film director developed erotic club (10)","output":"### Answer: BERTOLUCCI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film director\nAn anagram ('developed') of 'erotic 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: Talk about item of clothing (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk\nA charade of C (*circa*, 'about') plus HAT ('item 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: Soldiers to pursue struggle for survival (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RAT RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: struggle for survival\nA charade of RA ('soldiers') plus TRACE ('pursue')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drug among the soapsuds (7)","output":"### Answer: LEATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\nAn envelope ('among') of E ('drug') in LATHER ('soapsuds')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rabble-rousing lacks its initial impression (7)","output":"### Answer: EDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: impression\nA subtraction: [s]EDITION ('rabble-rousing') minus its first letter ('lacks its 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: Enjoyed song about monarch (5)","output":"### Answer: LIKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enjoyed\nAn envelope ('about') of K (king, 'monarch') in LIED ('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: Admit new church is bound by regulations (7)","output":"### Answer: CONCEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Admit\nAn envelope ('is bound by') of N ('new') plus CE ( Church') in CODE ('regulations')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 doctor in spring (6)","output":"### Answer: ORIGIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: spring\nA charade of O ('duck') plus RIG ('doctor') plus '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: Battle for a drink on playing area (9)","output":"### Answer: AGINCOURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle\nA charade of 'a' plus GIN ('drink') plus COURT ('playing 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: Bird slow to to imitate (7)","output":"### Answer: EMULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: imitate\nA charade of EMU ('bird') plus LATE ('slow'; the first listing in OED \u2013 Chambers gives it as *dialect*). Thanks to the Grauniad for the doubled 'to' at no extra 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: Opening quietly paper of a kind that gives the betting (8,5)","output":"### Answer: STARTING PRICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the betting\nA charade of STARTING ('opening') plus P (*piano*,\u00a0'quietly') plus RICE ('paper 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: Ancestral building \u2014 a royal house (9)","output":"### Answer: LANCASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition:  a royal house\nAn anagram ('building') of 'ancestral'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in with artist's wild fantasy (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wild fantasy\nA charade of CHIME ('fit in') plus RA ('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: Warn parish priest getting into a lift (7)","output":"### Answer: APPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warn\nAn envelope ('getting into') of PP ('parish priest') in 'a' plus RISE ('lift' \u2013 raise would be more 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: Ran over judge? Tell us the story! (7)","output":"### Answer: NARRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tell us the story\nA charade of NAR, a reversl ('over') of 'ran' plus RATE ('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: Character with inclination for one toiletry containing iodine (6)","output":"### Answer: ITALIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character with inclination\nAn envelope ('containing') of I (chemical symbol, 'iodine') in I ('one') plus TALC ('toiletry')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permissible but to some extent duplicitous (5)","output":"### Answer: LICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Permissible\nA hidden answer ('to some extent') in 'dup**LICIT**ous'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stories? Maybe Burgess keeps record, releasing any number (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTHOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots of stories?\nAn envelope ('keeps') of LOG ('record') in ANTHO[n]Y ('Burgess', author of\u00a0*A Clockwork Orange*) minus an N ('releasing any 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: A mother's one who wrote animal tales (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who wrote animal tales\nA charade of 'a' plus DAM'S ('mother's'), for Richard Adams, author of\u00a0*Watership Down, Shardik* 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: American author being without power to engage me (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: American author\nAn envelope ('to engage') of 'me' in [p]ERSON ('being') minus P ('without power'), perhaps for Ralph Waldo Emerson."}
{"instruction":"You 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 child in stories making understatement (7)","output":"### Answer: LITOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: understatement\nAn envelope ('in') of TOT ('little child') in LIES ('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: Haggard writer\u00a0who is on a journey? (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Haggard writer\nDouble definition (or other description), with a reference to Rider Haggard, author of *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: Two groups of stars putting out ace literary collections (9)","output":"### Answer: LIBRARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: literary collections\nLIBRA ARIES ('twp groups of stars') minus one A \u2013 your choice \u2013 ('putting out 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: Mother's boy is lad turning into an Oxford man of books (3,6,6)","output":"### Answer: SIR THOMAS BODLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition:  an Oxford man of books\nAn anagram ('turning into') of 'mother's boy is lad', for the 16th \u2013 17th century scholar who re-founded the Oxford library named the Bodleian in his 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: Authors rested with girl, having crossed street (9)","output":"### Answer: SATIRISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Authors\nA charade of SAT ('rested') plus IRISTS, an envelope ('having crossed') of ST ('street') in IRIS ('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: Book from those academics (5)","output":"### Answer: HOSEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\nA hidden answer in 't**HOSE A**cademics', for the Old Testament 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: American author presents fat emperor coming to premature end (7)","output":"### Answer: LARDNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: American author\nA charade of LARD ('fat') plus NER[o] (Roman 'emperor') minus the last letter ('coming to a premature end') for Ring Lardner, or his son Jr."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taking a time to get fantastic sales (7)","output":"### Answer: ATLASES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Books\nA charade of 'a' plus T ('time') plus LASES, an anagram ('fantastic') of 'sales'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 author in small city (5)","output":"### Answer: WELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: SF author\nDouble definition, H G and Somerset."}
{"instruction":"You 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 turning green, zeal destroyed \u2014 nothing penned (5,4)","output":"### Answer: EMILE ZOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: French author\nA charade of EMIL, a reversal ('turning') of LIME ('green') plus EZOLA, an envelope ('penned') of O ('nothing') in EZLA, an anagram ('destroyed') of '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: Ambitious professionals air secrets freely (10)","output":"### Answer: CAREERISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ambitious professionals\nAn anagram ('freely') of 'air secrets'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A carer said to be one who listens (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A carer\nDouble definition. *As pointed out by Eileen, 'said to be' points to a homophone A TENDER ('a carer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, one in the doctor's surgery? (6)","output":"### Answer: MOUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cat\nMO USER ('one in the doctor's 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: Firm concerned with making money (4)","output":"### Answer: COIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\nA charade of CO ('firm') plus IN ('concerned 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: Friend's travelling north, needing public transport schedules (10)","output":"### Answer: SYLLABUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: schedules\nA charade of SYLLA, a reversal ('travelling north' in a down light) of ALLY'S ('friend's') plus BUSES ('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: Capital city worker, one in the past undermining society (8)","output":"### Answer: SANTIAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital city\nA charade of S ('society') plus ANT ('worker') plus I ('one') plus AGO ('in the past'), for the capital of Chile."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Viewers' angles taken on board by American thinkers (6)","output":"### Answer: CANTHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Viewers' angles\nA hidden answer ('taken on board') in 'Ameri**CAN THI**nkers', for the corners of an 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: Goddess is number one female (4)","output":"### Answer: ISIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goddess\nA charade of I ('number one' \u2013 or perhaps **'I**s number one') plus SIS ('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: Males arise to be trained for Buddhist institutions (10)","output":"### Answer: LAMASERIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buddhist institutions\nAn anagram ('to be trained') of 'males arise'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shaky alarms repaired without a high-level security officer (3,7)","output":"### Answer: SKY MARSHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: high-level security officer\nAn anagram ('repaired') of 'shaky [a]larms' minus an A ('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: Difficulty of driver initially getting into gear (8)","output":"### Answer: HARDNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficulty\nAn envelope ('getting into') of D ('**D**river initially') in HARNESS ('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: Keeps going, getting to peak as the final destination (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LAST STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: the final destination\nA charade of LASTS ('keeps going') plus TOP ('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: Loveless Germanic god has everyone in bondage (6)","output":"### Answer: THRALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bondage\nA charade of TH[o]R ('Germanic god') minus O ('loveless') plus 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: Endless inferno encountered in protective headgear (6)","output":"### Answer: HELMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: protective headgear\nA charade of HEL[l] ('inferno') minus its last letter ('endless') plus MET ('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: Grass as a rule needing nitrogen (4)","output":"### Answer: LAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grass\nA charade of LAW ('rule') plus N ('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: Not much attire, going topless (1,3)","output":"### Answer: A BIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not much\nA subtraction: [h]ABIT ('attire') minus its first letter ('going 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: Fruit drinks to feed primate (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GREAT APE \n ### Explanation: Definition: primate\nAn envelope ('drinks') of EAT ('feed') in GRAPE ('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: Who in Paris contributes to reduced service in underground? (6)","output":"### Answer: MAQUIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: underground\nAn envelope ('contributes to') of QUI ('who in Paris') in MAS[s] ('service') minus the last letter ('reduced'). Maquis originally was a Corsican word for dense scrub \u2013 \"the bush\" \u2013 into which someone who did not want to be found might disappear. It was applied to the French resistance, or underground, in the Seconf World 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: Worst witch in Gryffindo keeps chasing the odd owl etc (9)","output":"### Answer: TWITCHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: chasing the odd owl etc\nA hidden answer ('keeps') in 'wors**T WITCH IN G**ryffindo'. A twitcher is a birdwatcher principally interested in spotting as many rare species as possible. Maybe it is just the Grauniad, but the house (and sword) in Harry Potter is Gryffindor."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bow merchant identified by three coppers, the last retired (5)","output":"### Answer: CUPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bow merchant\n'Three coppers': CU (chemical symbol) plus~~ PI (Private Investigator? \u2013 very loose) plus D (penny, in the pre-decimal \u2013 'retired' \u2013 ~~~~Sterling)~~* P (penny or pence) plus ID, a reversal ('retired') of DI (Detective Inspector)*, with a cryptic definition.* That's a great deal better, as pointed out by all and sundry \u2013 Trovatore got in 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: Pre-match requisites at Lord's \u2014 the game's a gamble (5-3-4)","output":"### Answer: PITCH-AND-TOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the game's a gamble\nA match at Lord's will need a cricket PITCH and a coin TOSS. For the game, 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: Six-footer heading to rear part of plane, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: LEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of plane, perhaps\nFLEA (insect, 'six-footer') with the first letter moved to the end ('heading to rear'); 'plane' being the 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: Usual commuter's first getting on \u2014 there's no cure for it! (6,4)","output":"### Answer: COMMON COLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's no cure for it!\nA charade of COMMON ('usual') plus C ('**C**ommuter's first') plus OLD ('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: Academic magnum opus nothing but a chore (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DONKEY WORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: nothing but a chore\nA charade of DON ('academic') plus KEY WORK ('magnum opus')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ducks to boost market (4)","output":"### Answer: SELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: market\nA subtraction: S[w]ELL ('boost') minus the W ('Welsh ducks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for social bash where many get their kicks? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: FOOTBALL CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: where many get their kicks?\nA charade of FOOT ('pay for') plus BALL ('social') plus CLUB ('bash')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Innate ability to grasp reading or writing of ancient language (5)","output":"### Answer: NORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient language\nAn envelope ('to grasp') of R ('reading or writing' \u2013 two of the three Rs) in NOSE ('innate 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: Additional area in shop for ceramics (9)","output":"### Answer: STONEWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ceramics\nAn envelope ('in') of NEW ('additional') plus A ('area') in STORE ('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: Fears what hairstylist might produce (6)","output":"### Answer: DREADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fears\nDouble 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: Silly billy smuggling article without a thought (8)","output":"### Answer: BLITHELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without a thought\nAn envelope ('smuggling') of THE (definite 'article') in BLILY, an anagram ('silly') of '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: 2 used by secret agent in revolution (4)","output":"### Answer: GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nA hidden reversed ('in revolution') answer in 'secr**ET AG**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: Leave cardinal in Rome, breaking heart of deity (4)","output":"### Answer: EXIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\nAn envelope ('breaking') of X (10, 'cardinal in Rome') in EIT ('heart of d**EIT**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: Bell rung by Jock's compatriot returning home (6)","output":"### Answer: TOCSIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bell rung\nA charade of TOCS, a reversal ('returning') of SCOT ('Jock's companion') plus IN ('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: Royal places for wine to be produced (6,2,5)","output":"### Answer: PRINCE OF WALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Royal\nAn anagram ('to be produced') of 'places 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: Upstanding girl admitted to stress creating hazard (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hazard\nAN envelope ('admitted to') of ID, a reversal ('upstanding' in a down light) of DI ('girl') in ACCENT ('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: Wanton global alliance found to be internally sound (10)","output":"### Answer: UNPROVOKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wanton\nAn envelope ('nternally') of OK ('sound') in UN ('global alliance') plus PROVED ('found 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: Teams go off the way one may go up (10)","output":"### Answer: SIDESADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the way one may go up\nA charade of SIDES ('teams') plus ADDLE ('go off'). 'Up' on 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: Students here charm glamorous cooks, shedding uniform (7,6)","output":"### Answer: GRAMMAR SCHOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Students here\nAn anagram ('cooks') of 'charm glamoro[u]s' minus the U ('shedding 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: Dim criminal fell in and died (3-7)","output":"### Answer: ILL-DEFINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dim\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'fell in' plus '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: Route travelled by boat, tradit\u00adional follower of fish? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: MAIN COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Route travelled by boat\nDouble 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: Auntie studied what workers feed their youngsters (8)","output":"### Answer: BEEBREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: what workers feed their youngsters\nA charade of BEEB (BBC, 'Auntie') plus READ ('studied'), for a mixture of pollen and honey."}
{"instruction":"You 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 backing others with utmost confidence (6)","output":"### Answer: SUREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: with utmost confidence\nA charade of SU, a reversal ('backing') of US ('Guardian') plus REST ('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: Found\u00a0fake\u00a0depot (4)","output":"### Answer: BASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Found\nTriple 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: Elevated cleric unknown to a large extent (4)","output":"### Answer: VERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: to a large extent\nA charade of VER, a reversal ('elevated' in a down light) of REV ('cleric') plus Y (mathematical '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: Blair mobilised to go round overdue, involving both sides (9)","output":"### Answer: BILATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: involving both sides\nAn envelope ('to go round') of LATE ('overdue') in BIRAL, an anagram ('mobilised') of 'Blair'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 role appeared before central character in story (5)","output":"### Answer: CAMEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor role\nA charade of CAME ('appeared') plus O ('central character in st**O**ry')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a reason not to smoke with a French rogue (3,2,1,3)","output":"### Answer: SON OF A GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: rogue\nA charade of SO ('thus') plus NO FAG ('a reason not to smoke') plus UN ('a 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: Nostromo, wrecked on ocean, initially lost in Typhoon (5)","output":"### Answer: STORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Typhoon\nAn anagram ('wrecked') of '[no]strom[o]' minus ON O ('on **O**cean initially 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: A dictator gains European leadership in Suspense (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Suspense\nA charade of ONE ('a') plus DGE ('**D**ictator **G**ains **E**uropean leadership')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tracks creative work reversing gusset (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TRAIN SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model tracks\nA charade of TRA, a reversal ('reversing') of ART ('creative work') plus INSET ('gusset')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 slab, incised with record of church construction (7)","output":"### Answer: STEEPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: church construction\nAn envelope ('incised with') of EP ('record') in STELE ('stone slab')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Losing second fellow, lifeboats sent up maroon (7)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: maroon\nAn anagram ('sent up') of 'li[f]e[b]oats' minus ('losing') B ('second' place, or letter of alphabet) and F ('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: [Guardian group accepts position of Corbyn, Opposition leader] (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guardian\nA\u00a0twofold envelope ('accepts') of MP ('position of Corbyn') and O ('**O**pposition leader') separately in CHAIN ('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: Seafarer who wrote about navy leader in A Winding Road (6)","output":"### Answer: CONRAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seafarer who wrote\nA charade of C (*circa*, 'about') plus ONRAD, an envelope ('in') of N ('**N**avy leader') in ORAD, an anagram ('a winding') of 'road'. Despite the capitals, 'A Winding Road' is not by Conrad."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Inheritors takes on empire's leader, moving to the left (5)","output":"### Answer: HEIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Inheritors\nHIRES ('takes on') with the E ('**E**mpire's leader') 'moving to the left' two 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: Saying nothing about Chance makes one a fool (4-5)","output":"### Answer: DUMB-CLUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fool\nA charade of DUMB ('saying nothing') plus C (*circa*, 'about' again) plus LUCK ('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: Act as The Informer in part allocated selflessly (3,2)","output":"### Answer: RAT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act as The Informer\nA subtraction: RAT[i]ON ('part allocated') minus I ('selflessly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 attack in hoard with central character in The Nigger of the Narcissus (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: LAY IN WAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepared to attack\nA charade of LAY IN ('hoard') plus WAIT (James Wait, the 'central character in The Nigger of the Narcissus')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 row about broadcast (6)","output":"### Answer: DISOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deny\nAn envelope ('about') of SOW ('broadcast'; an old way of distributing seed) in DIN ('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: Once old, a changing disposition to share Romance (8)","output":"### Answer: CANOODLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: share Romance\nAn anagram ('changing') of 'once old 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: Wipe out revolutionary in The Secret Agent (6)","output":"### Answer: NEGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wipe out\nA hidden reversed ('revolutionary') answer in 'Secr**ET AGEN**t'. Purists might object to the 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: Emptiness shown in Victory with sharpness of vision (7)","output":"### Answer: VACUITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emptiness\nA charade of V ('victory') plus ACUITY ('sharpness of 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: Garment from Boatman's back, absent in Heart of Darkness (6)","output":"### Answer: KAFTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\nAn envelope ('in') of AFT ('Boatman's back', nautical term) plus A ('absent') in KN ('Heart of dar**KN**ess')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of revolution in BA?] (6)","output":"### Answer: DEGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extent of revolution\nDouble 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: Under Western Eyes spoke of manners (4)","output":"### Answer: WAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: manners\nA charade of W ('western') plus AYS, in some accents \u2013 definitely not RP \u2013 sounds like ('spoke') '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: Deep brown, without end (3)","output":"### Answer: SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deep\nA subtraction: SEA[r] ('brown') minus its last letter ('without 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: It is brought up over The End of the Tether (3)","output":"### Answer: TIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tether\nA charade of TI, a reversal ('brought up' in a down light) of 'it', plus E ('th**E** 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: Dry in bits would be halves (3)","output":"### Answer: SEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dry\nIf one made an envelope ('in') of SEC in 'bits'\u00a0it would give BISECTS ('halves')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 central to The Tale (3)","output":"### Answer: ETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign character\nA hidden answer ('central to') in 'th**E TA**le', for the 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: Boatman taken by Youth set (4)","output":"### Answer: LAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: set\nAn envelope ('taken by') of I ('Boatman') in LAD ('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: Liberal and left wings to allow end to onerous property legislation? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LAND LAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: property legislation\nA charade of L ('Liberal') plus 'and' plus L ('left') plus AW ('wings to\u00a0**A**llo**W**') plus S ('end to onerou**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: Violent run-in, alas, with An Outcast of the Islands (7)","output":"### Answer: INSULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: of the Islands\nAn anagram ('violent') of 'run-i[n a]las' minus AN ('with an outcast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 laugh at grouchy Ena Sharples's revelation (6) (6)","output":"### Answer: HYENAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may laugh\nA hidden answer in 'grouc**HY ENA S**harples'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 25 across's central character is gloomy following wreck (6)","output":"### Answer: MARLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: 25 across's central character\nA charade of MAR ('wreck') plus LOW ('gloomy'), for Charles Marlow, in *Heart of Darkness* (there is also a Captain Charles Marlow in *Lord Jim*, but hardly 'central')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nothing to offer about a typical cell's shape (6)","output":"### Answer: CUBOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: a typical cell's shape\nA charade of CU (chemical symbol, 'copper') plus BOID, an envelope ('about') of O ('nothing') in BID ('offer'). The 'cell' would be a 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: Cold conditions for developing cacti, right? (6)","output":"### Answer: ARCTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold conditions\nAn anagram ('for developing') of 'cacti' plus R ('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: Around Tyneside, suits will get perks (8)","output":"### Answer: BENEFITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: perks\nAn envelope ('around') of NE (North-East, 'Tyneside') in BEFITS ('suits')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, who gets behind cook (not French) offering French dish? (6)","output":"### Answer: QUICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French dish?\nA charade of QUI ('in France, who') plus CHE[f] ('cook') minus the F ('not French'). In the clue, 'gets behind' seems to suggest the reverse order of the particles, but, if read as 'gets behind it', is a suitable link."}
{"instruction":"You 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-getter policeman given basic spelling test (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BUSY BEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go-getter\nA charade of BUSY ('policeman') plus BEE ('basic spelling 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: 'Dancing On Ice: 'Australia' vacuously presenting 'Polynesia, etc' (7)","output":"### Answer: OCEANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'Polynesia, etc'\nAn anagram ('dancing') of 'on ice' plus AA ('**A**ustrali**A** vacuously')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dishonesty concerning time spent with crossword, perhaps (3-2)","output":"### Answer: LIE-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: time spent with crossword, perhaps\nA charade of LIE ('dishonesty') plus IN ('concerning'). Not for me: the Guardian and Everyman crosswords reach me 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: Slightly inclined to be a little dear (1,3,5)","output":"### Answer: A BIT STEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slightly inclined\nDouble definition; 'dear' as 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: A German in each hotel \u2014 being prepared is hidden strength (3,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ACE IN THE HOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hidden strength\nAn envelope ('in') of EIN ('a German', the German indefinite article) in ACTHEHOLE, an anagram ('being prepared') of 'each 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: Give up TV? It's child's play (4-2-3-3)","output":"### Answer: JACK-IN-THE-BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: child's play\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mo' with Cameron? It's lasted centuries (6,3)","output":"### Answer: COMMON ERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's lasted centuries\nAn anagram ('spare' \u2013 set free?) of 'mo' plus 'Cameron'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wedding guide more sumptuous with outlay of pounds (5)","output":"### Answer: USHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wedding guide\nA subtraction: [l]USHER ('more sumptuous') minus the L ('with outlay of pounds', slightly cryptic instructions)."}
{"instruction":"You 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, it's where old Japanese infantry met Americans? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: IWO JIMA \n ### Explanation: Primarily, it's where old Japanese infantry met Americans? (3,4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**I**t's\u00a0**W**here\u00a0**O**ld\u00a0**J**apanese\u00a0**I**nfantry\u00a0**M**et** A**mericans'; &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: What might be plucked, when it's dipped in refined sugar (7)","output":"### Answer: GUITARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What might be plucked\nAn envelope ('dipped in') of 'it' in GUARS, an anagram ('refined') of '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: English seen in Riviera city society with family (6)","output":"### Answer: NIECES \n ### Explanation: Definition: family\nAn envelope ('seen in') of E ('English') in NICE (French 'Riviera city') plus S ('society', a common abbreviation, at least in crosswordland)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 novel Conrad frequently reinvented (8)","output":"### Answer: CRANFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Victorian novel\nAn anagram ('reinvented') of 'Conrad' plus FR ('frequently'), for the novel by Elizabeth Gaskell."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beelzebub, bleeding, hiding blister (6)","output":"### Answer: BUBBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: blister\nA hidden answer in 'Beelze**BUB BLE**eding'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 single store had food (6)","output":"### Answer: NOSHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: had food\nNO SHED ('not a single 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: Maths whiz, wonderfully fab, iconic (9)","output":"### Answer: FIBONACCI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maths whiz\nAn anagram ('wonderfully') of 'fab iconic'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 presented as cheetah in that titfer, for starters! (3,3,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THE CAT IN THE HAT \n ### Explanation: It might be presented as cheetah in that titfer, for starters! (3,3,2,3,3)\nAn anagram ('it might be presented as') of 'cheetah in that' plus T ('**T**itfer for starters'. Would not 'for a start' be preferable?). Everyman likes his &lits."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in trouser suits (5)","output":"### Answer: USERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employers\nA hidden answer in 'tro**USER S**uits'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 very cunningly, snatching old type of belt (8)","output":"### Answer: CONVEYOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of belt\nAn envelope ('snatching') of O ('old') in CON ('swindle') plus VEYR, an anagram ('cunningly') 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: Illustrative warnings make Max sleep fitfully (8)","output":"### Answer: EXAMPLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illustrative warnings\nAn anagram ('fitfully') of 'max 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: In this arrangement, we might see dingo anger them! (3,2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: DOG IN THE MANGER \n ### Explanation: In this arrangement, we might see dingo anger them! (3,2,3,6)\nAn anagram (in this arrangement') of 'dingo anger them'. There is the intention of an &lit definition, but it is rather tenuous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sturgeon's aim: Scotland finally off, a natural process (9)","output":"### Answer: EVOLUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a natural process\nA subtraction: [d]EVOLUTION (Nicola ''s aim' to transfer more power to the Scottish Parliament) minus the D ('Scotlan**D** finally 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: Ousting when Liberal drops back two places in poll (8)","output":"### Answer: EJECTION \n ### Explanation: Ousting when Liberal drops back two places in poll (8)\nAn unusual device: ELECTION ('poll') with the L replaced by J ('when Liberal drops back two places' \u2013 i.e. L goes two places back 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: Half of mush to percolate and circulate (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHMOOZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: circulate\nA charade of SCHM[altz] ('half of mush') plus OOZE ('percolate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mickey Mouse's company with a lot invested (6)","output":"### Answer: CHEAPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mickey Mouse\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 invested') of HEAP ('a lot') in CO ('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: Incompetently seared, destroyed the lot (6)","output":"### Answer: ERASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: destroyed the lot\nAn anagram ('incompetently') of 'seared'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 livery includes a yellowish green (5)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a yellowish green\nA hidden answer ('includes') in 'n**O LIVE**ry'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vulnerable checkout probed by Times journalist (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vulnerable\nA charade of EXPOS, an envelope ('probed by') of X ('times') in EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale, 'checkout'); plus ED ('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: Pay here for the other comrade, parting with last pound (7)","output":"### Answer: BROTHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay here for the other\nA charade of BROTHE[r] ('comrade') minus its final letter ('parting with last') plus L ('pound')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pommie grabbing 30% of Queensland's solid fuel (7)","output":"### Answer: BRIQUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: solid fuel\nAn envelope ('grabbing') of QUE ('30% of\u00a0**QUE**ensland', a ten-letter word) in BRIT ('pommie')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antipodean city one goes round with umbrella on vacation (7)","output":"### Answer: ROTORUA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Antipodean city\nA charade of ROTOR ('one goes round') plus UA ('**U**mbrell**A** on vacation'). One for our friends in 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: Thuggish female unfairly treated (9)","output":"### Answer: RUFFIANLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thuggish\nAn anagram ('treated') of F ('female') plus 'unfairly'. Flirting with a derived 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: On the contrary, chef in kitchen needs it (5)","output":"### Answer: KNIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: On the contrary, chef in kitchen needs it\nA reverse ('on the contrary') hidden ('needs it') definition in 'ch**EF IN K**itchen', with an extended 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: Bird, duck, far from dry crossing lake (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nAn envelope ('crossing') of L ('lake') in O ('duck') plus WET ('far from 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: Improper behaviour finally stops in Centre Court (9)","output":"### Answer: INCORRECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improper\nAn envelope ('stops') of R ('behaviou**R** finally') in 'in' plus CORE ('Centre') plus CT ('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: It's easy to see robin near ground (2-7)","output":"### Answer: NO-BRAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's easy to see\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'robin 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: Head of Moscow theatres brought back male-only production (5)","output":"### Answer: SPERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: male-only production\nA reversal ('brought back') of M ('head of\u00a0**M**oscow') plus REPS ('theatres')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decent exam mark given first (5)","output":"### Answer: MORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decent\nA charade of M ('mark') plus ORAL ('exam'), with 'given first' indicating the order of the 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: Fitted like brig cardinal joined, carrying son (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TWO-MASTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fitted like brig\nAn envelope ('carrying') of S ('son') in TWO ('a 'cardinal' number) plus MATED ('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: Liberal in church welcoming church's lack of restraint (7)","output":"### Answer: LICENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of restraint\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of CE ('church', the second one) in L ('liberal') plus 'in' plus CE ('church', the 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: Powerful batting, past, present or future? (7)","output":"### Answer: INTENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Powerful \nA charade of IN ('batting', cricket) plus TENSE (of which 'past, present or future?'\u00a0is 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: First cuts wound rebellious bigots (7)","output":"### Answer: RACISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bigots\nAn envelope ('cuts') of IST (1st., 'first') in RACS, a reversal ('rebellious'; if you think that indicates an anagram, then a reversal is a\u00a0particular kind of anagram) of SCAR ('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: Inclination to avoid parking transport (7)","output":"### Answer: ENCHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: transport\nA subtraction: [p]ENCHANT ('inclination') minus the P ('to avoid 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: Stoppage in local game after Nutmeg turns up (7)","output":"### Answer: EMBARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stoppage\nA charade of EM, a reversal ('turns up') of ME ('Nutmeg') plus BAR ('local') plus GO ('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: Harrowing tub farmers' union's invested in (7)","output":"### Answer: PAINFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harrowing\nAn envelope ('invested in') of NFU (National 'Farmers' Union') in PAIL ('tub')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 car belonging to monarchy (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: belonging to monarchy\nA charade of S ('small') plus AUDI (make 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: Prison's famous mounted guards went in without cover (9)","output":"### Answer: DETENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prison\nAn envelope ('guards') of ENTI ('w**ENT I**n without cover') in DETON, a reversal ('mounted' in a down light') of NOTED ('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: We're told to cover up fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: BERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\nSound like\u00a0('we're told') BURY ('cover 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: Part of town public steers clear of (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSKIRTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of town\nA charade of OUT ('public') plus SKIRTS ('steers clear 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: Leading lady's horse close to stable (7)","output":"### Answer: HEROINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leading lady\nA charade of HEROIN (the drug known colloquially as 'horse') plus E ('close to stabl**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: Least productive 20th-century director is French (7)","output":"### Answer: LEANEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Least productive\nA charade of LEAN (. '20th-century director' of films such as\u00a0*Brief Encounter*, *The Bridge on the River Kwai\u00a0*and\u00a0*Lawrence of Arabia*, but not\u00a0*20th Century*, which was directed by Howard Hawks) plus EST ('is 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: Tracks a minstrel's playing? (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAMLINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tracks\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'a minstrel'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vitriolic old bishop beset by turbulent voices (9)","output":"### Answer: CORROSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vitriolic\nAn envelope ('beset by') of O ('old') plus RR (Right Reverend, title given to a 'bishop') in COSIVE, an anagram ('turbulent') of '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: Defter doctor aboard liner taken ill (7)","output":"### Answer: NIMBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defter\nAn envelope ('aboard') of MB (*Medicinae Baccaluareus*, Bachelor of Medicine, 'doctor') in NILER, an anagram ('taken ill') of 'liner'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 revolutionary about to knock off, I see (7)","output":"### Answer: BORACIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skint\nA charade of BORAC, a reversal ('revolutionary') of CA (*circa*, 'about') plus ROB ('knock off'), plus IC ('I see'). BORACIC lint is 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: Country houses, last two more stylish, you might say (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of ES ('hous**ES**, last two') plus TONIA, sounding like ('you might say') TONIER ('more stylish')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of US we'd abandoned in film (7)","output":"### Answer: MIDWEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Region of US\nAn envelope ('in') of DWE, an anagram ('abandoned') of 'we'd' in MIST ('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: Disperse head-to-foot clothing for the clans (5)","output":"### Answer: TREWS \n ### Explanation: Disperse head-to-foot clothing for the clans (5)\nSTREW ('disperse') with the first letter moved to the end ('head-to-foot'), for a Scots word for trousers ('clothing for the clans' when not wearing a kilt)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 position that ticket secures (5)","output":"### Answer: ATTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top position\nA hidden ('secures') answer in 'th**AT TIC**ket'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 diatribe in favour of the Underground (11)","output":"### Answer: PROTUBERANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proud\nA charade of PRO ('in favour of') plus TUBE ('the Underground') plus RANT ('diatribe')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 making enough bread for the family? (3-4)","output":"### Answer: LOW-PAID \n ### Explanation: Not making enough bread for the family? (3-4)\nSorry, but I cannot recall who to credit for the term, but I think \"craptic definition\" applies 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: Uttering this is a criminal offence (7)","output":"### Answer: FORGERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: criminal offence\nA play on the archaic\/legal use of 'uttering' as committing."}
{"instruction":"You 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 criteria for treating an old person (9)","output":"### Answer: GERIATRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: an old person\nA charade of G ('good') plus ERIATRIC, an anagram ('for treating') of 'criteria'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 deciding about\u00a0place in market (5)","output":"### Answer: STALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put off deciding about\nDouble 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: Upper-class type is mostly sweet (4)","output":"### Answer: TOFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upper-class type\nTOFF[y] ('sweet') cut short ('mostly' \u2013\u00a0I chose the less common spelling, as 'mostly' generally indicates a single letter 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: Did Robin bat an eyelid, being deceived? (10)","output":"### Answer: HOODWINKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: deceived\nA charade of HOOD ('Robin') plus WINKED ('did \u2026 bat 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: Exhibits here all low? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CATTLE SHOW \n ### Explanation: Exhibits here all low? (6,4)\nA case where\u00a0seasoned solvers are likely to feel the clue too obvious: 'low' gives the game 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: From Nigerian city, take wing finally and land in Asia (4)","output":"### Answer: LAOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: land in Asia\nA subtraction: LA[g]OS ('Nigerian city') minus G ('from \u2026 take win**G\u00a0**finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hesitation cock finds place to sleep (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to sleep\nA subtraction: ROOST[er] ('cock') minus ER ('without hesitation'). Since one word derives from the other, I find this falls rather 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: Daily sequence used for buying from a catalogue? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MAIL ORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: buying from a catalogue?\nA charade of MAIL (newspaper, 'daily') plus ORDER ('sequence')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Granite City? (7)","output":"### Answer: TANGIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: City?\nAn anagram ('could it be?') of 'granite'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 everything be on tick (7)","output":"### Answer: ALLOWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let\nA charade of ALL ('everything') plus OWED ('be on 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: Show agreement with member of Cabinet (3,8)","output":"### Answer: YES MINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\nDefinition and literal interpretation, for the well-received 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: Authorising document is lawyer's strength (5,2,8)","output":"### Answer: POWER OF ATTORNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Authorising document\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 back regularly to a place in Japan (5)","output":"### Answer: OSAKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: place in Japan\nA charade of OSAK ('g**O**e**S** b**A**c**K** regularly') 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: Travel not far enough, so suffer? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNDERGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: suffer?\nA whimsical UNDER-GO ('travel not far 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: Badly fed: cafe gets deleted (7)","output":"### Answer: EFFACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: deleted\nAn anagram ('badly') of 'fed 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: At initial reading this verse has extra meaning (8)","output":"### Answer: ACROSTIC \n ### Explanation: At initial reading this verse has extra meaning (8)\nAn ACROSTIC can be a verse, which would make this a cryptic 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: In fighting, Lt Frank Heald was shot (3,9,3)","output":"### Answer: THE FALKLANDS WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fighting\nAn anagram ('shot') of 'Lt Frank Heald 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: Disease that can follow planning (6)","output":"### Answer: BLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disease\nDefinition and cryptic indication. \"Planning blight\" is a common term, although the definition, as , is not quite what I 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: Took to the road and went round and round (6)","output":"### Answer: CYCLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took to the road\nDouble 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: Shoes in apartment with laces (8)","output":"### Answer: FLATTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shoes\nA charade of FLAT ('apartment') plus TIES ('laces')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 exhibition for minister (6)","output":"### Answer: CURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organise exhibition\nDouble 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: I arm USA criminal, an old swordsman (7)","output":"### Answer: SAMURAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: an old swordsman\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'I arm 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: Art form that needs a folder (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIGAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Art form\nDefinition and cryptic 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: Step out of short trousers (6)","output":"### Answer: STRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Step out\nA subtraction: STRIDE[s] ('trousers') minus the last letter ('short'). Another one which I think falls flat because of the common derivation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nestling in rough towel (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nestling\nAn anagram ('rough') of 'towel'. This birdling seems to be nesting in a lot of cryptics 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: Comic friend of Ollie attending party in Belfast (5-2)","output":"### Answer: STAND-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comic\nA charade of STAN (Laurel, 'friend of Ollie\" Hardy) plus DUP (the Democratic Unionist 'Party in Belfast', which has been getting some mileage in crosswords 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: In dispute, heard report of expulsion (7)","output":"### Answer: ATISHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: report of expulsion\nSounds like ('heard') AT ISSUE ('in 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: City's form is OK, every now and then (4)","output":"### Answer: OMSK \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nAlternate letters ('every now and then') of 'f**O**r**M** i**S** O**K**'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One union in debates spouting pious words (10)","output":"### Answer: BEATITUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: pious words\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') plus TU (Trade 'Union') in BEATDES, an anagram ('spouting') of 'debates'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ale, mostly dull and plain (6)","output":"### Answer: TUNDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plain\nA charade of TUN ('container for ale') plus DRA[b] ('dull') minus its final 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: Sprinkling part of garden on eastern side (8)","output":"### Answer: BEDEWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sprinkling\nA charade of BED ('part of garden') plus E ('eastern') plus WING ('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: Like a prophet travelling once around Rome, say (9)","output":"### Answer: FARSEEING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a prophet\nAn envelope ('around') of SEE ('Rome, say' \u2013 a change from Ely) in FARING ('travelling once' \u2013 and still is, I would say, at least in the combination seafaring)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 'Strictly' particip\u00adant entertaining one and all \u2014 such may offer fun at Blackpool? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BEACH BALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: such may offer fun at Blackpool?\nThe wordplay puzzles me: the best I can make of it is an envelope ('entertaining') of EACH ('one and all') in B ('second-rate') plus BALLS (Ed, ex-MP, and '*\u00a0'S*trictly' participant' \u2013 he was\u00a0one of the 15 celebrities in the 14th. season). Johnny Ball and his daughter Zo\u00eb are far more prominently associated with the show \u2013 Strictly Come Dancing, to give it its full title (and Johnny, with last place in the 10th. season, might be the best fit for 'second-rate')- but that would leave the final S hanging, and I can find no justification for it as an abbreviation for '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: Is brevity so different? Yes! (9)","output":"### Answer: VERBOSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is brevity so different? Yes!\nAn anagram ('different') of 'brevity so', with an apposite extended 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: Performance by a Kentish rebel not half showing a lot of power (8)","output":"### Answer: GIGAWATT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lot of power\nA charade of GIG ('performance') plus 'a' plus WAT T[yler] ('Kentish rebel', leader of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381) minus the latter four 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: See paper suffering setback \u2014 get angry about it (6)","output":"### Answer: REGARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nAn envelope ('about it') of GAR, a reversal ('suffering setback') of RAG ('paper') in RED ('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: Casual home worker, collecting very little money, starts to complain intensely (10)","output":"### Answer: INSOUCIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Casual\nAn envelope\u00a0('collecting') of SOU ('very little money') plus C I ('starts to **C**omplain\u00a0**I**ntensely') in\u00a0IN ('home') plus ANT ('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: Bottle of essential medicament finally disposed of (4)","output":"### Answer: VIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bottle\nA subtraction: VI[t]AL ('essential') minus the T ('medicamen**T** finally disposed 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: Wanting to be like opponents at table competing (7)","output":"### Answer: ENVYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wanting to be like\nA charade of EN (East and North, bridge 'opponents at table')plus VYING ('competing')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recordings of songs introduced by agent (7)","output":"### Answer: REPLAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recordings\nA charade of REP ('agent') plus LAYS ('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: Food and drink for entertaining politician leading old city (7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPURA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nAn envelope ('for entertaining'; I think that 'for' does not sit too happily here) of MP ('politician') plus ('leading') UR ('old city' \u2013 about as old as they come) in TEA ('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: End troubled about a king in the altogether (5)","output":"### Answer: NAKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the altogether\nAn envelope ('about') of 'a' plus K ('king') in NED, an anagram ('troubled') of '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: Offence caused by display of buttocks, bishop coming down with anger (7)","output":"### Answer: UMBRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Offence\nA charade of UMB, which is BUM ('buttocks') with the B moved to the end ('bishop coming down' in a down light) plus 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: Short journey with poem in the Tube (6)","output":"### Answer: TRIODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tube\nA charade of TRI[p] ('journey') minus its last letter ('short') plus ODE ('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: Friends gathering around wife \u2014 after end of troubles they cry (9)","output":"### Answer: SQUAWKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they cry\nA charade of S ('end of trouble**S**') plus QUAWKERS, an envelope ('gathering around') of W ('wife') in QUAKERS ('Friends' -'gathering' might be transferred 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: Abuse of cocaine widespread? (7)","output":"### Answer: OCEANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: widespread\nAn anagram ('abuse of') of '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: Vehicle on notable run aiming to be eco-friendly (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CARBON NEUTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: eco-friendly\nA charade of CAR ('vehicle') plus BONNEUTRAL, an anagram ('aiming') of 'notable 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: Strong man turning up, politician dancing and jumping (9)","output":"### Answer: SALTATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dancing and jumping\nA charade of SALTA, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of ATLAS ('strong man') plus TORY ('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: Tricky navigation \u2014 a time one must leave city with a bridge (7)","output":"### Answer: AVIGNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: city with a bridge\nAn anagram ('tricky') of 'navig[ati]on', minus ('must leave') ATI ('a time one'), for the , where\u00a0*on y danse*\u00a0without worrying about traffic, as it ends in the middle of the Rh\u00f4ne."}
{"instruction":"You 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 people go off into depot (7)","output":"### Answer: BAROTSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: African people\nAn envelope ('into') of ROT ('go off') in BASE ('depot'). Happily a simple wordplay; apparently they live mainly in Zambia."}
{"instruction":"You 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 having to hang around a large area once (7)","output":"### Answer: TARTARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a large area once\nAn envelope ('having') of TA (the one in the middle; 'Volunteers' who live on at least in crosswordland) in TARRY ('hang around'; I was torn between making 'around' part of the envelope indicator or 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: Boaster's idle talk, something to fool you? (6)","output":"### Answer: GASCON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boaster\nA charade of GAS ('idle talk') plus CON ('something to fool 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: Paid pounds for something at auction (5)","output":"### Answer: GAVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: something at auction\nA charade of GAVE ('paid') plus L ('pounds'). But it was not 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: Hear out visiting minister's political aide, maybe (7)","output":"### Answer: PERHAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: maybe\nAn envelope ('visiting') of ERHA, an anagram ('out') of 'hear' in PPS (Parliamentary Private Secretary, 'minister's political aide')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Text manager providing rocks for building (7)","output":"### Answer: EDIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: building\nA charade of ED ('text manager') plus IF ('providing') plus ICE ('rocks', 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: God and Eden's downfall rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: ZEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\nA reversal ('rejected') of SUEZ ('')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pretty old invader, one of four in VW? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ACUTE ANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of four in VW\nA charade of 'a' plus CUTE ('pretty') plus ANGLE ('invader' of England, a member of a Germanic tribe in the post-Roman period). V has one angle, W the other three, two facing up, one 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: Sound's singular feature (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound\nA charade of S ('singular') plus TRAIT ('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: Fan of wine, he and Bill may get indissolubly lashed (8)","output":"### Answer: DIONYSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan of wine\nDIONYSUS ('he') plus 'bill' form an anagram ('lashed') of 'indissolubly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 foresaw Conservative fool with gunmen (9)","output":"### Answer: CASSANDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: She foresaw\nA charade of C ('Conservative') plus ASS ('fool') plus AND ('with') plus RA ('gunmen')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wrong packaging (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\nAn envelope ('packaging') of RE ('about') in SIN ('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: Angel's using drugs kept in heavy case (5)","output":"### Answer: HONEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Angel\nAn envelope ('kept in') of ON E ('using drugs') in HY ('**H**eav**Y** 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: Play golf with Olympian, getting thrashed (9)","output":"### Answer: PYGMALION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\nAn anagram ('getting thrashed') of G ('golf', radio code) plus 'Olympian'. The play is by Shaw, and the basis for\u00a0*My Fair 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: Bank allowance limits to stop (8)","output":"### Answer: GRADIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bank\nAn envelope ('limits') of DIE ('stop') in GRANT ('allowance')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: NASA's last head initially opted for lunar mission (6)","output":"### Answer: APOLLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: lunar mission\nA charade of A ('nas**A**'s last') plus POLL ('head') plus O ('initially\u00a0**O**pted'). We have the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 this 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: Dis\u00a0the criminal fraternity (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERWORLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dis\nDouble 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: Draw Roger opening note (4)","output":"### Answer: TOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\nAn envelope (opening') of OK ('Roger') in TE ('note' of the sol-fa)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mariner goes in for each song book (7)","output":"### Answer: PSALTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: song book\nAn envelope ('goes in') of SALT ('ancient mariner') in PER ('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: A Romeo longing to hug new colleague here (7)","output":"### Answer: ARACHNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: colleague here\nAn envelope ('to hug') of N ('new') in 'a' plus R ('Romeo', radio code) plus ACHE ('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: Some start celebrating upcoming Greek play (7)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek play\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('upcoming') answer in 'st**ART CELE**brating'. Your choice of plays, by Sophocles or Euripedes."}
{"instruction":"You 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, one that's found in bed (5)","output":"### Answer: HOSTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's found in bed\nA charade of HOST ('landlord') plus A ('one'); the 'bed' being in 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: Stanhope, minus front, rebuilt as another carriage (7)","output":"### Answer: PHAETON \n ### Explanation: Definition: another carriage\nAn anagram ('rebuilt') of '[s]tanhope' without the first letter ('minus 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: No strong drink served up as Guardian spirit (6)","output":"### Answer: DAEMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guardian spirit\nA reversal ('served up' in a down light) of 'no' plus MEAD ('strong 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: Novel finally edited, introducing knight and horse (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FANNY HILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\nAn anagram ('edited') of 'finally', with insertion of N ('knight', chess notation) and H ('horse'). The novel was written by John Cleland."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sustaining sect's traditional way of life (7)","output":"### Answer: CULTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: traditional way of life\nA charade of CULT ('sect') plus URE ('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: My tyres burst under ice \u2014 whodunnit? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: MURDER MYSTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: whodunnit\nA charade if MURDER ('ice') plus MYSTERY, an anagram ('burst') of 'my tyres'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 did a 22 in balloon (9)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Veronica\nAn envelope ('in') of PEED ('did a 22' WEE-WEE) in SWELL ('balloon'), for the wildflower."}
{"instruction":"You 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 charged very big boss of Sky (7)","output":"### Answer: OURANOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: boss of Sky\nA charade of OU ('Open University') plus RAN ('charged') plus OS ('very 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: Repairman keeps a snake (7)","output":"### Answer: MEANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: snake\nAn envelope ('keeps') of 'a' in MENDER ('repairman')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 film that's about a sailor (7)","output":"### Answer: OILSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's about a sailo\nA charade of OIL ('crude') plus SKIN ('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: Nancy's repeated consent by phone to get rid of waste (3-3)","output":"### Answer: WEE-WEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: get rid of waste\nSounds like ('by phone') the French ('Nancy's') OUI (yes, 'consent'), twice ('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: Eye Troy in old image (5)","output":"### Answer: OPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eye\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('Troy') in O ('old') plus PIC ('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: Partner of Orville declaring 'I Wish I Could Fly'? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: WILBUR WRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Partner of Orville declaring 'I Wish I Could Fly'? (6,6)\nA cryptic definition: the '' of the clue's surface is a duck. And green. It was the puppet of ventriloquist Keith Harris, and had the catchphrase \"I wish I could fly\". As I pointed out in the preamble, this meant nothing to me when I solved the puzzle, and the apparent straight definition left me nonplussed. Department of sour grapes: since Orville the duck was named for Orville Wright, I do not find this ranking very high even among cryptic definitions. With Peppa Pig last week, we may have some indication of the breadth of Everyman's cultural references. The old Everyman was keen on films; the new extends the range to include 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: Pakistan's opener caught in cricket maybe leading to review (7)","output":"### Answer: INSPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: review\nAn envelope ('caught in') of P ('**P**akistan's opener') in INSECT ('cricket, maybe'; the 'maybe' justifies the indication by 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: Dog in pen with tail tucked in (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SHAR PEI \n ### Explanation: Dog in pen with tail tucked in (4,3)\nSHARPIE ('pen') with the last letter moved up one ('with tail tucked 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: Europe to show disapproval of amount of data needed for downloaded literature (1-4)","output":"### Answer: E-BOOK \n ### Explanation: Europe to show disapproval of amount of data needed for downloaded literature (1-4)\nA charade of E ('Europe'. This has come up before, including last week: the abbreviation is of European, not Europe) plus BOO ('show disapproval') plus K ('amount of data'). I suppose one might take an E-BOO as Europe showing 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: Embarrassed with Thai starter, not hot but quite exorbitant (8)","output":"### Answer: STEEPISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite exorbitant\nSHEEPISH ('embarrassed') with the first H replaced by T ('with\u00a0**T**hai starter, not 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: Big fight that no-one needs a subscription to watch (4-3-3)","output":"### Answer: FREE-FOR-ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big fight\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heartlessly fire children's entertainer (4)","output":"### Answer: LEGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: children's entertainer\nLE[t] GO ('fire') minus the middle letter of the phrase ('heartlessly'), with an unexpected 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: Pinched by personal assistant, I'm sorry to say (4)","output":"### Answer: ALAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm sorry to say\nA hidden ('pinched by') answer in 'person**AL AS**sistant'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 knows that duck and swans on east end of island disappeared (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Everyone knows that\nA charade of O ('duck') plus PENS (female 'swans') plus E ('east') plus CRET[e] ('island') minus its last letter ('end of \u2026 disappeared')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, introducing a computer to get rid of machinery (8)","output":"### Answer: SABOTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: get rid of machinery\nAn envelope ('introducing') of 'a plus BOT ('computer'; generally a program, but perhaps the original formation from robot is nearer the mark) in SAGE ('clever')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rummaging with some wood elves (5)","output":"### Answer: DELVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go rummaging\nA hidden\u00a0('some') answer in 'woo**D ELVE**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: Do you understand my joke about T Rex song? (3,2,2)","output":"### Answer: GET IT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: T Rex song\nA charade of GET IT ('understand my joke') plus ON ('about'). 'Do you' hardly contributes 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: Leaves Lear's daughter caught between two loves (7)","output":"### Answer: OREGANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaves\nAn envelope ('caught between') of REGAN (King 'Lear's daughter') in O O ('two loves')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drained after scrubbing: what we teach children to do (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: READ AND WRITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what we teach children to do\nAn anagram ('after scrubbing') of 'water drained'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 elected ran as expected (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: expected\nA charade of INS ('those elected') plus TORE ('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: Two noises a donkey's vet might hear and stop abruptly (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BREAK OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: stop abruptly\nSounds like ('might hear') BRAY COUGH."}
{"instruction":"You 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 papers delivered to luxurious establishment (4)","output":"### Answer: RITZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: luxurious establishment\nSounds like ('delivered') WRITS ('legal 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: Linger awkwardly outside home of badger that's moving (10)","output":"### Answer: RESETTLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: moving\nAn envelope ('outside') of SETT ('home of badger') in RELING, an anagram ('awkwardly') of 'linger'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 arrive at party sober (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sober\nA charade of G ('good') plus RAVE ('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: Beef is better than fish (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beef\nTOPS IDE ('is better than 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: Ritual consumption of foie gras p\u00e2t\u00e9s (4,2,7)","output":"### Answer: RITE OF PASSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ritual\nAn anagram ('consumption') of 'foie gras p\u00e2t\u00e9s' (minus the accents)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 resort party restricted by the tense? Just so (5,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT ON THE DOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just so\nA charade of [b]RIGHTON ('resort') minus the first letter ('topless') plus THEDOT, an envelope ('restricted by') of DO ('party') in 'the' plus T ('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: In report, very cursory examination of fake news (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPAGANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fake news\nSounds like ('in report') PROPER ('very') GANDER ('cursory 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: Nightcap, perhaps, for acid-user anticipating stash of drugs (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADGEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nightcap, perhaps\nA charade of HEAD ('acid-user') plus GEAR ('stash of drugs'). Interesting that the clue pairs two items of drug slang in a quite innocent 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: Judge reviewed trial, oddly ignored dangerous dog (7)","output":"### Answer: ARBITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\nA charade of AR, a reversal ('reviewed') of RA ('t**R**i**A**l oddly ignored') plus BITER ('dangerous 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: Dependent given latrine for movement (7)","output":"### Answer: RELIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dependent\nAn anagram ('for movement') of 'latrine'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that's engagingly technicolour roaming aquaria primarily (5)","output":"### Answer: TETRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**T**hat's\u00a0**E**ngagingly\u00a0**T**echnicolour\u00a0**R**oaming\u00a0**A**quaria', with an extended 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: For S\u00e9v\u00e9rine, good to go on date with 007 (4)","output":"### Answer: BOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: 007\nA charade of BON (French \u2013 'for S\u00e9v\u00e9rine' \u2013 'good') plus D ('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: Presently, sleazeball has love for sweetheart (9)","output":"### Answer: INAMORATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweetheart\nA charade of IN A MO ('presently') plus RAT ('sleazeball') plus O ('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: Divine fluid Christian initially snubbed, Church claimed (5)","output":"### Answer: ICHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divine fluid\nAn envelope ('claimed') of CH ('church') in [d]IOR ('Christian') minus the first letter ('initially snubbed'), for the counterpart of blood in Greek gods veins."}
{"instruction":"You 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 English, nothing missing from notes? (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTENTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Understanding\nA charade of E ('English') plus NTE,\u00a0'n[o]te' minus the O ('nothing missing') plus NTE (ditto, for the plural '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: Short stretch of shorter sentence (5)","output":"### Answer: TERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short\nA hidden ('stretch of') answer in 'shor**TER SE**ntence'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reading as if in Arabic, rub out answer? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SNARE DRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nA reversal ('reading as if in Arabic' i.e. from right to left in an across light) of MURDER ('rub out') plus ANS ('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: A fraction\u00a0high? (3,4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ONE OVER THE EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A fraction\nDouble 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: Retaining information, test is provided with content (9)","output":"### Answer: SATISFIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: content\nAn envelope ('retaining') of I ('information') in SAT ('test', on both sides of the pond) plus 'is' plus FED ('provided')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 very popular, Italian runner's hurdling (5)","output":"### Answer: PHOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nAn envelope ('hurdling') of HOT ('very popular') in PO (River, 'Italian 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: Forward march, alas, omitted, some going backwards (2,5)","output":"### Answer: MO SALAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forward\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('going backwards') answer in 'marc**H ALAS OM**itted', for the Liverpool and Egypt soccer 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: A final piece of wallpaper, endless rolls around next to Mark, he finished off layer upon layer (7,7)","output":"### Answer: COLONEL SANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: he finished off layer upon layer\nA charade of COLON (mark') plus ELSANDERS, an anagram ('rolls around') of 'a' plus R ('final piece of wallpape**R**') plus 'endless', for the founder of Kentucky Fried 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: Refuse kick up the backside by leader in nappies (5)","output":"### Answer: SPURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse\nA charade of SPUR ('kick up the backside') plus N ('leader in\u00a0**N**appies')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cost in bombs, one way or another? (10)","output":"### Answer: DIRECTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: one way or another?\nA charade of DIRE ('shocking') plus CTIONS, an anagram ('bombs') of 'cost 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: White bird in alcohol, less cold (8)","output":"### Answer: SAUTERNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: White\nAn envelope ('in') of TERN ('bird') in SAU[c]E ('alcohol') minus the C ('less cold'), for the (generally sweet) white Bordeaux 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: Bind private parts for Reading resident, say (6)","output":"### Answer: TOWNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reading resident, say\nAn envelope ('parts') of OWN ('private') in TIE ('bind')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 theme song for a fantasy drama (4,2,7)","output":"### Answer: GAME OF THRONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fantasy drama\nAn anagram ('original') of 'theme song 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: With hairy part for all to see, the majority longed to conceal it (10)","output":"### Answer: MOUSTACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: With hairy part\nAn envelope ('to conceal it') of U (film certification, 'for all to see') in MOST ACHED ('the majority longed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 finally seen off after strug\u00adgle, as was Marie Antoinette (8)","output":"### Answer: VIENNESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: as was Marie Antoinette\nA charade of VIE ('struggle') plus N ('quee**N\u00a0**finally') plus NESE, an anagram ('off') of '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: In audition, character does well (2,4)","output":"### Answer: OH DEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: well\nA charade of OH, sounding like ('in audition') O (alphabetical 'character') plus DEAR, sounding like (again) DEER ('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: Blade struck four Samurai warriors, all down below (4)","output":"### Answer: KRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blade\nFinal letters ('all down below') of 'struc**K** fou**R** Scamura**I** warrior**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: Ahead in first half of game, short moves saving time (8,2)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHT ON \n ### Explanation: Ahead in first half of game, short moves saving time (8,2)\nAn envelope ('saving') of T ('time') in STRAIGHON, an anagram ('moves') of 'in' plus GA ('first half og\u00a0**GA**me') plus '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: Still dark, it's blocked up (10)","output":"### Answer: MOTIONLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nAn envelope ('blocked') of TI, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of 'it' in MOONLESS ('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: Jelly kept in a row of vessels? (8)","output":"### Answer: VASELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jelly\nVASE LINE ('a row of 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: Complaining, horse in horse sandwiches? (8)","output":"### Answer: GROANING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaining\nAn envelope ('sandwiches') of ROAN ('horse', the first one) plus 'in' in GG ('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: Paper lies, might you say? (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paper\nDouble 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: Piddling in crack, intimate at first (6)","output":"### Answer: PALTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piddling\nA charade of PAL ('intimate', noun) plus TRY ('crack)."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0a title (4)","output":"### Answer: MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forget\nDouble 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: Clever cricket shot over point (4)","output":"### Answer: CUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever\nA charade of CUT ('cricket shot') plus E ('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: Maybe patches up Oxford's medieval road surface? (7)","output":"### Answer: COBBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe patches up Oxford\nDouble definition \u2013 'Oxford' being the 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: Women's work in underground river in Wales (7)","output":"### Answer: DISTAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Women's work\nA charade of DIS ('underground'; the underworld in Roman mythology) plus TAFF ('river 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: Holy group? Such may be looking to the skies (5)","output":"### Answer: PILOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such may be looking to the skies\nA charade of PI ('holy' without the common pejorative slant) plus LOT ('group'). Even a ship's pilot may be interested in 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: Unhappy lord outside Parliament finally gives indication of imminent departure (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BLUE PETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: indication of imminent departure\nAn envelope ('outside') of T ('Parliamen**T** finally') in BLUE ('unhappy') plus PEER ('lord'), for the flag that indicates that a ship is about to 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: One's snapped after being asked to do this (5,3,6)","output":"### Answer: WATCH THE BIRDIE \n ### Explanation: One's snapped after being asked to do this (5,3,6)\nCryptic 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: English team facing shoot-out ultimately making this? (4)","output":"### Answer: EXIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: making this\nA charade of E ('exit') plus XI (eleven, 'team') plus T ('shoot-ou**T** ultimately') with (O ye of little faith) an extended 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 skilled in words banishing guilt and sin (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGUIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One skilled in words\nAn angram ('banishing'?) of 'guilt' plus '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: Attempts to restrict naughty lesbians (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIBADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: lesbians\nAn envelope ('to restrict') of BAD ('naughty') in TRIES ('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: Not all of you serve an exploitative type (4)","output":"### Answer: USER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an exploitative type\nA hidden ('not all of') answer in 'yo**U SER**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: Dependent on a number of elements!!! \u2026 (14)","output":"### Answer: MULTIFACTORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dependent on a number of elements\nDefinition and literalm interpretation: the shriek ('!') is the standard mathematical symbol for the factorial 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: Time's against jockeys making gallops (9)","output":"### Answer: TANTIVIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: gallops\nA charade of T ('time') plus ANTI ('against') plus VIES ('jockeys', 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: Tricks of one who proved Fermat's last theorem (5)","output":"### Answer: WILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricks\nDouble definition: Andrew Wiles is the renowned mathematician."}
{"instruction":"You 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 again using nasty polyester, not half poor (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fashion again\nAn anagram ('poor') of '[nasty po]lyester' minus the first seven of its fourteen 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: Mark gets caught, snitch in school (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\nAn envelope ('gets \u2026 in') of C ('caught') plus RAT ('snitch') in SCH ('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: Headgear for big characters (4)","output":"### Answer: CAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Headgear\nDouble 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: Holiday region may be conjured up in \u2026 in a seabird's call (8,7)","output":"### Answer: BALEARIC ISLANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holiday region\nAn anagram ('conjured up') of 'in a seabird's 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: Unsophisticated, seeing unex\u00adpected creature turning up in lake (2-4)","output":"### Answer: LO-TECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsophisticated\nAn envelope ('in') of TE, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of ET ('unexpected creature' \u2013 a change from alien) in LOCH ('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: Special unit hides computer program in footwear! (6)","output":"### Answer: SABOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: footwear!\nAn envelope ('hides') of BOT ('computer program') in SAS ('special unit' of the British Army or 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: Answer to waterworks problem? I'd cure it, possibly (8)","output":"### Answer: DIURETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Answer to waterworks problem?\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'I'd cure 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: Little boxes? (8)","output":"### Answer: SAPLINGS \n ### Explanation: Little boxes? (8)\nCryptic definition, box being a 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: Ruddy good place for writer to produce a detective story? (1,5,2,7)","output":"### Answer: A STUDY IN SCARLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a detective story?\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on account of bad ref I oft rue (10)","output":"### Answer: FORFEITURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penalty on account\nAn anagram ('bad') of 'ref I oft rue'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freakish mare, the pet that has seven feet (10)","output":"### Answer: HEPTAMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that has seven feet\nAn anagram ('freakish') 0f 'mare the 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: Ease of provision (8)","output":"### Answer: FACILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ease\nDouble 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: Buy a biography? Do something more interesting! (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: GET A LIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do something more interesting\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 around, girl!', we say, in period of inactivity (6)","output":"### Answer: STASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: period of inactivity\nSounds like ('we say') STAY SIS ('hang around, 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: Gardener's feature in September to April months in Welsh location (6)","output":"### Answer: GROWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gardener\nAn envelope ('in', the second one) of R ('feature in September to April months' \u2013 remember the one about eating oysters when there's an R in the month?) in GOWER (Peninsula, 'Welsh 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: Queen, but not our Queen, is someone of original Finnish stock (4)","output":"### Answer: ESTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone of original Finnish stock\nA subtraction: ESTH[er] ('Queen', in the book of the\u00a0Bible) minus ER ('but not our Queen'), for a Estonian."}
{"instruction":"You 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 writers I have to follow (7)","output":"### Answer: PENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thoughtful\nA charade of PENS ('writers') plus I'VE ('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: Leave the ground: why I have to use the stairs? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LIFT OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave the ground\nDouble\/cryptic definition; if the lift is off \u2013 out of service \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: Also about to seize island (6)","output":"### Answer: TOBAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\nAn envelope ('about') of BAG ('to seize') in TOO ('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: This has one in mansion tossing and turning (8)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: tossing and turning\nAn anagram ('tossing and turning') of I ('one') plus 'mansion', with an extended 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: Delay girl's return (3)","output":"### Answer: LAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delay\nA reversal ('return') of GAL ('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: Religious leader you once made into cartoon character (6)","output":"### Answer: POPEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cartoon character\nA charade of POPE ('religious leader') plus YE ('you 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: Stockpiling\u00a0a large display board (8)","output":"### Answer: HOARDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stockpiling\nDouble 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: From fancy niche one takes a jaundiced view (5)","output":"### Answer: CYNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: one takes a jaundiced view\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'fan**CY NIC**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: Incompatible ingredients in strong spirit (9)","output":"### Answer: FIREWATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: strong spirit\nFIRE and WATER would be the 'incompatible ingredients'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forge currency (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MAKE READY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 finished the port (5)","output":"### Answer: DOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: the port\nA charade of D ('daughter') plus 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: Sharp replies to stories circulating about parking (8)","output":"### Answer: RIPOSTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sharp replies\nAn envelope ('about') of P ('parking') in RIOSTES, an anagram ('circulating') of '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: An upper-class girl? A girl (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGELA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n'An' plus GEL ('upper-class girl' \u2013 in pronunciation) 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: The high point of a Devon holiday (3)","output":"### Answer: TOR \n ### Explanation: The high point of a Devon holiday (3)\nCryptic definition, although TOR is not specific to Devon (eg. Mam Tor)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 this big?\u00a0Not any more (2,6)","output":"### Answer: NO LONGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just this big?\nDouble 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 holding large implement (6)","output":"### Answer: PLIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: implement\nAn envelope ('holding') of L ('large') n PIERS ('supports')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a political organisation in speech (7)","output":"### Answer: AFFRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insult\nSounds like ('in speech') A FRONT ('a political 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: One inactive as supporter of the railway (7)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One inactive\nDouble 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: Prudent management shows class of airline (7)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prudent management\nDouble 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: Period one could see as emptier (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPARE TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period\nAn anagram ('one could see') of 'as emptier'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 love it to bits (6)","output":"### Answer: VIOLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nAn anagram ('to bits') of 'love 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: Emphatically how contract may be reached (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN SPADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emphatically\nDefinition and literal interpretation; the 'contract' is in 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: Swollen stomach: girl's knocked up (5)","output":"### Answer: TUMID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swollen\nA charade of TUM ('stomach') plus ID, a reversal ('knocked up') of DI ('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: Pottery smashed by fiancee (7)","output":"### Answer: FAIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pottery\nAn anagram ('smashed') of 'fiancee'. 'By' seems extraneous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsightly dirt spread by producers of consumer goods (5,8)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT INDUSTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: producers of consumer goods\nAn anagram ('spread') of 'unsightly 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: Hypotenuse is close (9)","output":"### Answer: ALONGSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: close\nA LONG SIDE (of a right angled triangle, '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: A regular figure in defence of America (8)","output":"### Answer: PENTAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: in defence of America\nDouble 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: Small reduction is unfair (1,3,3)","output":"### Answer: A BIT OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small reduction\nDouble 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: General change is swell (7)","output":"### Answer: ENLARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: swell\nAn anagram ('change') of '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: In fish, a length of bone (6)","output":"### Answer: CARPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone\nA charade of CARP ('fish') plus 'a' plus L ('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: Old and sullen by repute (5)","output":"### Answer: ODOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: repute\nA charade of O ('old') plus DOUR ('sullen')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tea at home with sweetener (9)","output":"### Answer: SACCHARIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweetener\nA charade of SA (sex appeal, 'it') plus C ('cold') plus CHAR ('tea') plus 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: For starters in trigonometry, 100 radians equal 83? (5)","output":"### Answer: THREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3\nFirst letters ('for starters') of '**T**rigonometry' plus\u00a0**H**undred ('100') plus\u00a0**'R**adians' plus '**E**qual' plus\u00a0**E**ight ('8'). And, yes, the definition is there, hiding next to the question mark (it does not get underlined). Qaos finds yet another version of the wonky arithmetic 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: '80s duo rejects EU and beats science? (9)","output":"### Answer: RHYTHMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: beats science?\n[Eu]RHYTHMICS ('80s duo' of Annie Lennox \u2013 note 23D \u2013 and David A Stewart) minus EU ('rejects EU')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drugs, for example (5)","output":"### Answer: ESSAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try\nA charade of ES (ecstasy tablets, 'drugs') plus SAY ('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: Artwork made in two seconds by da Vinci, ignoring the odds (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artwork\nA charade of MO plus S ('two seconds') plus AIC ('d**A** v**I**n**C**i, ignoring 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: Imagine seeing a criminal stealing Victoria's crown (8)","output":"### Answer: ENVISAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imagine\nAn envelope ('stealing') of V ('**V**ictoria's crown') in ENISAGE, an anagram ('criminal') of 'seeing a'. 'stealing' seems a strange envelope indicator, but the clue makes sense if read as \"Taking V from ENVISAGE gives an anagram of 'seeing 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: By chief of business's tally, lousy bet leads to unrecoverable money (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BAD DEBT \n ### Explanation: Definition: unrecoverable money\nA charade o'f B ('chief of\u00a0**B**usiness') plus ADD ('tally') plus EBT, an anagram ('lousy') of '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: Heartless Tory stifles anger over daughter's misfortune (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAGEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: misfortune\nAn envelope ('stifles') of RAGE ('anger') plus D ('daughter') in TY ('heartless\u00a0**T**or**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: Hunter reforms parrot-eating man (8)","output":"### Answer: PREDATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hunter\nAn envelope ('eating') of ED ('man') in PRATOR, an anagram ('reforms') of 'parrot'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's licence to eliminate civilians and corrupted leaders \u2014 0-0, say (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 0-0, say\nAn anagram ('corrupted') of SLTECA ('**S**py's\u00a0**L**icence\u00a0**T**o\u00a0**E**liminate\u00a0**C**ivilians\u00a0**A**nd \u2026 leaders'), for the chess notation of a king's side CASTLE (queen side is 0-0-0)."}
{"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: Old noble in fancy hat and nice clothing (5)","output":"### Answer: THANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old noble\nA charade of THA, an anagram ('fancy') of 'hat' plus NE ('**N**ic**E** clothing'). ~~Cordor~~ *Cawdor *and all 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: Cryptic fanatic holds record \u2014 child's play? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FACE PAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: child's play?\nAn envelope ('holds') of EP ('record') in FACAINT, an anagram ('cryptic') of 'fanatic'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 are second, not first, Man City (5)","output":"### Answer: URBAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nA charade of U R, sounding like ('they say') 'you are' plus B ('second', in the alphabet or position, say) plus '[m]an' minus the first letter ('not 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: Estimated cost of passage taken (9)","output":"### Answer: QUOTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Estimated cost\nDouble 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: Page has to be translated into language (6)","output":"### Answer: PASHTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\nA charade of P ('page') plus ASHTO, an anagram ('be translated') of 'has to'. PASHTO is one of the official languages of Afghanistan, and is also spoken in parts of 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: First sofa bed to arrive in country (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOTLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA charade of S ('first\u00a0**S**ofa') plus COT ('bed') plus LAND ('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: Sailor's on rising river runways (6)","output":"### Answer: TARMAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: runways\nA charade of TAR ('sailor') plus MAC, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of CAM ('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: Crones change direction from head to foot (7)","output":"### Answer: WITCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crones\nSWITCH ('change') plus E ('direction'), with the initial S moved to the end ('from head to 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: Play go, as this AI disregarded faint images (6)","output":"### Answer: GHOSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: faint images\nAn anagram ('play') of ~~'go as th[i]s A' minus the I ('I disregarded')~~ *'go [a]s th[i]s' minus A and I ('disregarding AI')*."}
{"instruction":"You 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, called crazy (8)","output":"### Answer: DERANGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: crazy\nAn envelope ('in'\u2026) of RANG ('called') in \u2026'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 Lady supported by Republican at all times (4)","output":"### Answer: EVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: at all times\nA charade of EVE ('first lady') plus R ('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: Before end of race, Harry is moved lower (8)","output":"### Answer: AYRSHIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lower\nA charade of AYRSHIR, an anagram ('moved') of 'Harry is'; plus E ('end of rac**E**'), for the breed 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: Woman's gamble on husband (4)","output":"### Answer: BETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman\nA charade of BET ('gamble') plus H ('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: Government's latest reshuffle \u2014 start to see whole organised perceptions (8)","output":"### Answer: GESTALTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: whole organised perceptions\nA charade of G ('government') plus ESTALT, an anagram ('reshuffle') of 'latest' plus S ('start to\u00a0**S**ee')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a rude MP unseated (5,2)","output":"### Answer: DREAM UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Think of\nAn anagram ('unseated') of 'a rude MP'. Take your 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: Boy's brown tin (6)","output":"### Answer: DUNCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy\nA charade of DUN ('brown') plus 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: Gossip magazine, inside: 'Extremely Careless Adulterers' (6)","output":"### Answer: CHEATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adulterers\nAn envelope ('inside') of HEAT ('gossip magazine') in CS ('extremely\u00a0**C**areles**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: Lewis gets disheartening little news on Oxford's missing former president (6)","output":"### Answer: LENNOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lewis\nA charade of LE ('disheartening\u00a0**L**ittl**E**') plus N N ('news' \u2013 two of them) plus 'OX[ford]' minus FORD ('missing former president', Gerald, of the USA), for LENNOX Lewis, former boxer. The surface suggests a\u00a0lost Inspector Morse 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: Translate Korea's anthem? I'm not sure of that one (3,2,7)","output":"### Answer: ASK ME ANOTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm not sure of that one\nAn anagram ('translate') of 'Korea's 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: Rosalind's lover is somewhere in Florida (7)","output":"### Answer: ORLANDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rosalind's lover\nDouble definition, the first referring to Shakespeare's\u00a0*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: File with misrepresented dates disguising a tryst at first (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DATASET \n ### Explanation: Definition: File\nAn anagram ('misrepresented') of 'dates' plus 'a' plus T ('**T**ryst 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: Women's Institute introducing politicians as 'namby-pambys' (5)","output":"### Answer: WIMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: namby-pambys\nA charade of WI ('Women's Institute') plus MPS ('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: Starter missing final touch, brunch with half missing: dig in! (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: dig in\nA charade of ENTR\u00c9[e] ('starter'; as a dinner course, the word is something of a moveable feast: a starter, intermediate course, or a main course; musically, it is more firmly a prelude) minus the last letter ('missing final touch'); plus '[bru]NCH' minus the first three letters ('with half missing' \u2013 unusual to have the first half missing, but why 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: Not qualified, installing kitchen unit, eternally buoyant (10)","output":"### Answer: UNSINKABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: eternally buoyant\nAn envelope ('installing') of SINK ('kitchen unit') in UNABLE ('not 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: Head toppled, it's a Russian leader? (4)","output":"### Answer: TSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Russian leader\nA charade of '[i]T'S' minus the first letter ('head toppled') plus 'a' plus R ('**R**ussian leader', which doubles as 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: Enjoys\u00a0accommodation (4)","output":"### Answer: DIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enjoys\nDouble 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: According to Welsh woman, jazz fan is hairy beast (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PERSIAN CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairy beast\nA charade of PER ('according to') plus SIAN ('Welsh woman') plus CAT ('jazz 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: Monarch reserving no time (repeatedly) for tying things up (8)","output":"### Answer: KNOTTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: tying things up\nAn envelope ('reserving') of 'no' plus TT ('time (repeatedly)') in 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: Term of endearment that sounds the same as 'dear' when uttered (5)","output":"### Answer: HEART \n ### Explanation: Term of endearment that sounds the same as 'dear' when uttered (5)\n'Sounds the same as' HART (deer, ' 'dear' when uttered')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: GM-free cargo in dingy (7)","output":"### Answer: ORGANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: GM-free\nAn anagram ('dingy'; even with a soft G an unusual anagrind; the surface suggests the version with a hard G, a variant of dinghy) of 'cargo in'. Although often linked, 'GM-free' and ORGANIC are distinct."}
{"instruction":"You 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 might get boring here: do this to your bicycle chain (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OIL WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: I might get boring here\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 thing a crossword setter could say? Beats me (1,6,1,4)","output":"### Answer: I HAVEN\u2019T A CLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beats me\nDefinition (or Everyman's loose version thereof) and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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-old battle for spicy sausages (7)","output":"### Answer: SALAMIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Age-old battle\nDouble definition; see for the battle of 480BC in which the outnumbered Greek alliance fleet decisively beat the invading Persians."}
{"instruction":"You 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, in sum, a number (5,3)","output":"### Answer: MINUS ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: number\nA charade of MINUS, an anagram ('work out') of 'in sum' plus ONE ('a'). I wondered if there is some (musical? literary?) 'work' of this title; there may well be, but it hasn't invaded my conciousness."}
{"instruction":"You 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 auctioned\u00a0often (1,3)","output":"### Answer: A LOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's auctioned\nDouble 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: Kind of sheepdog's tongue (3,7)","output":"### Answer: OLD ENGLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of sheepdog\nDouble 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 with spite and broken heart (5)","output":"### Answer: HATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with spite \nAn anagram ('broken') 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: Begrudges accommodation costs outside Home Counties (7)","output":"### Answer: RESENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Begrudges\nAn envelope ('outside') of SE (South-East, 'Home Counties') in RENTS ('accommodation costs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dialogue, ex-chancellor and nationalist leader? Yes? No? Dunno (3,5,1,4)","output":"### Answer: HOW WOULD I KNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dunno\nSounds like ('in dialogue') HOWE (, 'ex-chancellor') plus WOOD (, 'nationalist leader') plus AYE ('yes') plus '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: That ill-sorted muddle suggests things are tricky to anticipate (3,4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: IT\u2019S HARD TO TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: suggests things are tricky to anticipate\nAn anagram ('muddle') of 'that ill-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: A celebrant converted in temple (10)","output":"### Answer: TABERNACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: temple\nAn anagram ('converted') of 'a celebrant'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broad baby's complaint about knitted hat (8)","output":"### Answer: CATHOLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broad\nAn envelope ('about') of ATH, an anagram ('knitted') of 'hat' in COLIC ('baby's 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: Scrambled egg containing coddled roe I will serve king (6,1)","output":"### Answer: GEORGE I \n ### Explanation: Definition: king\nA charade of GEORGE, an envelope ('containing') of EOR, an anagram ('coddled') of 'roe' in GGE, an anagram ('scrambled') of 'egg'; plus '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: French cat finds French drink where French drink is produced (7)","output":"### Answer: CHATEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: where French drink is produced\nA charade of CHAT ('French cat') plus EAU (water, 'French drink'), for the designation of many French vineyards, particularly in Bordeaux, whether or not there is an imposing building 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: Silver not returning to far-off island state (5)","output":"### Answer: TONGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: far-off island state\nA reversal ('returning') of AG (chemical symbol, 'silver') plus 'not'. Even for our New Zealand followers, it is over 1000 miles 'far-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: Primarily, dope or lazy thinker? (4)","output":"### Answer: DOLT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primarily, dope or lazy thinker?\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**D**ope\u00a0**O**r\u00a0**L**azy\u00a0**T**hinker'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 function of church vessel with gold facing (7)","output":"### Answer: WORSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Main function of church\nA charade of W ('with') plus OR (heraldic 'gold') plus SHIP ('vessel'), with 'facing' indicating the order of the 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: Passes thin line through\u00a0series of linked posts (7)","output":"### Answer: THREADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passes thin line through\nDouble definition (the plural of series is 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: Successive notes on fruit showing side effect of hard water (9)","output":"### Answer: LIMESCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: side effect of hard water\nA charade of LIME ('fruit') plus SCALE ('successive 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: Formal statements from island court received by prosecutor (5)","output":"### Answer: DICTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Formal statements\nAn envelope ('received by') of I ('island') plus CT ('court') in DA (District Attorney, 'prosecutor'),"}
{"instruction":"You 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 wordplay concocted (4)","output":"### Answer: SPUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: concocted\nA charade of S ('singular') plus PUN ('wordplay'), with the definition as in \"spun 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: Cricketing pair in standard first-class team withdrew (5,5)","output":"### Answer: STOOD ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: withdrew\nAn envelope ('in') of OO ('cricketing pair' of ducks) in STD ('standard') plus A ('first-class') plus SIDE ('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: Type of power US agents tackling annual test reviewed (6)","output":"### Answer: ATOMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of power\nA reversal ('reviewed') of an envelope ('tackling') of MOT (Ministry of Transport 'annual test' of vehicles) in CIA (Central Intelligence Agency, 'US agents')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resilient component of bridge close to motorway (7)","output":"### Answer: RUBBERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resilient\nA charade of RUBBER ('component of bridge', the card game) plus Y ('close to motorwa**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: Artist's 'Old Witch' in demand (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAGALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nAn envelope (in') of HAG ('old witch') in CALL ('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: Very good south coast resort out of bounds (6)","output":"### Answer: RIGHTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very good\n[b]RIGHTO[n] ('south coast resort') minus its outer letters ('out of bounds'). RIGHTO, or right-oh or right-ho, as an exclamation 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: Eg USSR's renewed purpose when ethnic revolt starts (10)","output":"### Answer: SUPERPOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg USSR\nA charade of SUPERPO, an anagram ('renewed') of 'purpose' plus WER ('**W**hen\u00a0**E**thnic** R**evolt starts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 awed by sound of German quartet? (4)","output":"### Answer: FEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be awed by\nSounds somewhat like VIER (4 in German, 'German 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: Earl pursuing several ladies, perhaps of doubtful morals (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: of doubtful morals\nA charade of LOOS ('ladies, perhaps') plus E ('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: M Antony's friend, one reversing vehicle behind obstruction (9)","output":"### Answer: ENOBARBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: M Antony's friend\nA charade of ENO ('one reversing') plus BAR ('obstruction') plus BUS ('vehicle'), for the character in Shakespeare's\u00a0*Antony and Cleopatra* who was (on and off) 'M Antony's friend', and was based on the\u00a0historical Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus, one of a host of people with those names, most of whom managed to be elected Roman Consul. I think the form 'M Antony' refers back to another crossword clue, but I cannot put my finger on it. Anyone with a better 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: Passion finally erupts when Nutmeg's drunk spirits (7)","output":"### Answer: WRAITHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirits\nAn envelope ('drunk') of I ('Nutmeg') in WRATH ('passion') plus S ('erupt**S** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enough from composer, totally drained (7)","output":"### Answer: SATIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than enough\nA charad of SATIE (Erik, 'composer' whose compositions include *Jack in the Box*, and *Trois morceaux en forme de poire *among many others) plus TY ('**T**otall**Y** drained')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0flags (5)","output":"### Answer: WILTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\nDouble definition, the first being a abbreviation for Wiltshire."}
{"instruction":"You 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 differed, our men will need time to get on again (7)","output":"### Answer: REMOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: get on again\nA charade of REMOUN, an anagram ('having differed') of 'our men'; plus ('will need') T ('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: Catch consists of plaice, primarily (4)","output":"### Answer: HASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nA charade of HAS ('consists of') plus P ('**P**laice, primarily')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-to-earth couple in pack unsuited as tricksters (9,6)","output":"### Answer: PRACTICAL JOKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tricksters\nA charade of PRACTICAL ('down-to-earth') plus JOKERS ('couple in pack'; most packs of cards include two JOKERS)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mother's offer due to basic human rights (3,4,8)","output":"### Answer: THE FOUR FREEDOMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: basic human rights\nAn anagram ('modify' as an imperative) of 'mother's offer due'. THE FOUR FREEDOMS were stated by Franklin D Roosevelt as the freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. We have a ways 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: Left-leaning Tory group, say, turning up in a bit of a pickle? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: RED CABBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a pickle?\nA charade of RED ('left-leaning') plus C (Conservative, 'Tory') plus ABBA (singing 'group') plus GE, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of E.G. (*exempli gratia*, '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: Leading setter's collected works (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: collected works\nA charade of ARCH ('leading') plus I'VE ( I have, 'setter'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: Curvaceous mimic, learner in cast (7)","output":"### Answer: SHAPELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curvaceous\nAn envelope ('in') of APE ('mimic') plus L ('learner') in SHY ('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: Fault in flyers supporting MP over\u00adcome by new technology (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIRMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fault\nAn envelope ('overcome by') of 'MP' plus ('supporting' in a down light) AIRMEN ('flyers') in IT (Information Technology, 'new 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: Accountant set up country's legal system, in part (4,3)","output":"### Answer: CASE LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: legal system, in part\nA charade of CA (Chartered 'Accountant') plus SELAW, a reversal ('set up' in a down light) of\u00a0WALES ('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: Grecian urn of lead-free pungent mineral on core of alabaster (7)","output":"### Answer: AMPHORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grecian urn\nA charade of [c]AMPHOR ('pungent mineral'; 'mineral' tends to suggest rocks to me, while camphor is produced by various plants) minus its first letter ('lead-free') plus A ('core of alab**A**ster')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rock singer bringing in millions (7)","output":"### Answer: TREMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small rock\nAn envelope ('bringing in') of M ('millions') in TREBLE ('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: Hairy rebellious Irish broadcaster (5)","output":"### Answer: RISKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hairy\nA charade of RI, a reversal ('rebellious') of IR ('Irish') plus SKY ('broadcaster')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 worker's deficiency (4)","output":"### Answer: WANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: deficiency\nA charade of W ('western') plus ANT ('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: Current takes rook circling wood (5)","output":"### Answer: IROKO \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\nA charade of I (physics symbol, 'current') plus ROKO, an anagram ('circling') of 'rook'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 habit of being beaten? (9)","output":"### Answer: CLOBBERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the habit\nDouble 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: Storing spades and hose (9)","output":"### Answer: STOCKINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hose\nA charade of STOCKING ('storing') plus S ('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: Supporter making one smile (1-4)","output":"### Answer: I-BEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approval of hair arrangement, involving initially uncut diamonds (7)","output":"### Answer: PLAUDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approval\nAn envelope ('involving') of UD ('initially\u00a0**U**ncut\u00a0**D**iamonds') in PLAIT ('hair arrangement')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 happy to get solution to clue over (5,2)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look happy\nA charade of LIGHT ('solution to clue') plus UP ('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: Fool around near Gulf (5)","output":"### Answer: ABYSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gulf\nAn envelope ('around') of BY ('near') in ASS ('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: M1's gender-specific crew (3)","output":"### Answer: MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: gender-specific crew\nA charade of 'M' plus AN ('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 Mexico, the inclination for a bender (5)","output":"### Answer: ELBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: bender\nA charade of EL (Spanish, 'in Mexico, the') plus BOW ('inclination') \u2013 with a hint of an extended 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 lover, smooth, fast mover (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast mover\nA charade of EX ('old lover') plus PRESS ('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: Isolated figure to expose 'fake news king' (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isolated figure\nA charade of OUT ('expose') plus LIE ('fake news') plus R ('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: Desire for drink? No way, given day and position (5)","output":"### Answer: THIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: position\nA charade of THIR[st] ('desire for drink') minus ST ('no way') plus D ('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: Rare moth flitting round home in Yorkshire town (9)","output":"### Answer: ROTHERHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yorkshire town\nAn envelope ('round') of H ('home') in ROTERHAM, an anagram ('flitting') of 'rare moth'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Descriptive of a kind of monster novelist: the Old Devil, for a start (5-4)","output":"### Answer: GREEN-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Descriptive of a kind of monster\nThe monster being envy; a charade of GREENE (Graham or others, 'novelist') plus YE ('the old') plus D ('**D**evil for a 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: That's a surprise\u00a0celebrity (5)","output":"### Answer: GLORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's a surprise\nDouble 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: They take in\u00a0sarcastic comments (4)","output":"### Answer: DIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They take in\nDouble definition. I\u00a0suppose that the first is intended to have the sense of\u00a0lodgings (Chambers also gives a meaning of hard-working students; either way, the given definition strikes me as a little off-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: Working without pay? 'Oh, flipping no!', Rex and Ray snapped (8)","output":"### Answer: HONORARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working without pay?\nA charade of HO, a reversal ('flipping') of 'oh' plus 'no' plus R ('Rex') plus ARY, an anagram ('snapped') of 'Ray'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old thing fails to start music (4)","output":"### Answer: ROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: music\nA sutraction: [c]ROCK ('decrepit old thing') minus its first 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: Exercised caution with Mike's poisonous plant (8)","output":"### Answer: ACONITUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: poisonous plant\nAn anagram ('exercised') of 'caution' plus M ('Mike', radio code 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: Gold Coast's heart and soul freely accepts new government envoy (6)","output":"### Answer: CONSUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: government envoy\nAn envelope ('accepts') of N ('new') in ~~CO~~ C ('gold\u00a0**C**oast's heart') plus OSUL, an anagram ('freely') of '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: Not everything that was written about game bird by conservation body (10)","output":"### Answer: ABRIDGMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not everything that was written\nA charade of ABRIDGME, an anagram ('about') of 'game bird' plus NT (National Trust, 'conservation 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: Determine position of Imbruglia's top ten hit, led by Gold (6)","output":"### Answer: ORIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determine position of\nA charade of OR ('gold') plus I ('**I**mbruglia's top') plus ENT, an anagram ('hit') 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: An occupier of Eden Avenue's main block (4)","output":"### Answer: ADAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: An occupier of Eden\nA charade of A ('**A**venue's main') plus DAM ('block'). Before I had\u00a0a crosser to tell me otherwise, I\u00a0came up with the answer NAVE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sound stage (5)","output":"### Answer: PHASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stage\nA homophone ('sound') of FAZE ('unsettle') \u2013 but Chambers gives the answer as one of many alternative spellings of FAZE!"}
{"instruction":"You 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 line of harmonic accompaniment about to stop (10)","output":"### Answer: DESCENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of a line\nAn envelope ('about') of END ('stop') in DESCANT ('harmonic 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: Might have an obligation to reside in Porbandar's outskirts (5)","output":"### Answer: POWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might\nAn envelope ('to reside in') of OWE ('have an obligation') in ~~PS~~ PR ('**P**orbanda**R**'s outskirts')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diet no-no, munched at this time of day? (8)","output":"### Answer: NOONTIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: time of day\nAn anagram ('munched') of 'diet no-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: City's bishop about to restrict those with conservative views (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIGHTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nAn envelope ('to restrict') of RIGHT ('those with conservative views') in B ('bishop') plus ON ('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: Bush needs fix under pressure (6)","output":"### Answer: PRIVET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bush\nA charade of P ('pressure') plus RIVET ('fix')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Cats actor finally gets dressed in old corsets (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor Cats\nAn envelope ('gets dressed in') of R ('acto**R** finally') in STAYS ('old corsets')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's version of takeaway (4)","output":"### Answer: TOGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: African country\nTO 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: Bite\u00a0lip (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bite\nDouble 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 people blossom with one (4)","output":"### Answer: MAYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old people\nA charade of MAY ('blossom') plus 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: Old master seeing specialist after op, by the sound of it? (6)","output":"### Answer: TITIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old master\nCunning: OPTICIAN ('seeing specialist') sounds like ('by the sound of it') 'op' plus 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: Bag drink, rest bottled (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SNAP UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bag\nAn envelope ('bottled') of NAP ('rest') in SUP ('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: One's charged\u00a0a lot of money (4)","output":"### Answer: BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's charged\nDouble 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: Instrument sounded note, one essential to function (3,7)","output":"### Answer: COR ANGLAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nAn envelope ('essential to') of RANG ('sounded') plus LA ('note' of the solfa) plus I ('one') in COS (cosine, mathematical '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 in this place, form a close association (6)","output":"### Answer: COHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: form a close association\nA charade of CO (company, 'business') plus 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: Request breakfast, record sandwiches (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTREATY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Request\nAn envelope ('sandwiches') of EAT ('break fast') in ENTRY ('record')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 engineers rescued by division (9)","output":"### Answer: SECRETION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discharge\nAn envelope ('rescued by'?) of RE ('engineers') in SECTION ('division')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 splitting standard tropical fruit (4,5)","output":"### Answer: STAR APPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tropical fruit\nAn envelope ('splitting') of RAP ('knock') in STAPLE ('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: Information may be written on this\u00a0server (4)","output":"### Answer: PAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Information may be written on this\nDouble 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: Late news, crush on street (4,5)","output":"### Answer: STOP PRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late news\nA charade of ST ('street') plus OPPRESS ('crush')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rider adjusted before (8)","output":"### Answer: DERRIERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seat\nA charade of DERRI, an anagram ('adjusted') of 'rider'; plus ERE ('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: Source of information generating anger with Chinese? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SEARCH ENGINE \n ### Explanation: Source of information generating anger with Chinese? (6,6)\nAn anagram ('generating') of 'anger' plus '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: Conscious: put in prison, might you say? (10)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conscious\nDE-LIBERATE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in pub for drinking round o' lager, primarily? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: POOL TABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might one be in pub\nAn envelope ('round') of 'o' ' plus L ('**L**ager primarily') in POTABLE ('for 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: Climbing plant collected by book group that's very small (7)","output":"### Answer: TWOSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: group that's very small\nAn envelope ('collected by') of WOS, a reversal ('climbing' in a down light) of SOW ('plant') in TOME ('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: From here may come classic evidence cooker has never been cleaned, reportedly? (7,6)","output":"### Answer: ANCIENT GREECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: From here may come classic\nGREECE sounds like ('reportedly') GREASE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 unknown, figure in stands (6)","output":"### Answer: NINETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\nA reversal ('stands' in a down light) of Y ('unknown') plus TEN ('figure') plus '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: Two girls discussed something found in pants, for example (9)","output":"### Answer: POLYESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: something found in pants, for example\nSounds like ('discussed') POLLY ESTHER ('two girls'), with a rather loose \"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: Dog\u00a0lead (7)","output":"### Answer: POINTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nDouble 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: General directive had yet to be created from this? (5,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ORDER OF THE DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: General directive\nWordplay in the answer: an anagram (ORDER OF) of THE DAY is 'had 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: Concerned with check holding trial up, heading for gaol (9)","output":"### Answer: REGARDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concerned with\nA charade of REGARDIN, an envelope ('holding') of GARD, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of DRAG ('trial' in the sense of a nuisance) in REIN ('check'); plus G ('heading for\u00a0**G**aol')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 before powers, primarily, fade away (7)","output":"### Answer: PRECEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go before\nA charade of P ('**P**owers primarily') plus RECEDE ('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: Fix case of ulcer, as chemist (7)","output":"### Answer: PASTEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: chemist\nA charade of PASTE ('fix') plus UR ('case of\u00a0**U**lce**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: Endlessly extract wine that's sweet (7)","output":"### Answer: SUCROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's sweet\nA charade of SUC[k] ('extract') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus ROS\u00c9 ('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: River runs into all the seas? (6)","output":"### Answer: SEVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\nAn envelope ('into') of R ('runs') in SEVEN ('all the seas')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unflappability of working-class men (8)","output":"### Answer: CALMNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unflappability\nAn anagram ('working') of 'class 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: Sense of time wasted knowing no bounds (5)","output":"### Answer: TASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sense\nA charade of T ('time') plus '[w]aste[d]' minus its outer letters ('knowing no bounds')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One exploits setters about to retire (4)","output":"### Answer: USER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One exploits\nA charade of US ('setters') plus ER, a reversal ('to retire') of RE ('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: Met privileged groups carrying large revolvers (10)","output":"### Answer: SATELLITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: revolvers\nA charade of SAT ('met' as of a committee) plus ELLITES, an envelope ('carrying') of L ('large') in ELITES ('privileged 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: Lots of powerless lackeys (6)","output":"### Answer: OODLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots\nA subtraction: [p]OODLES ('lackeys') minus the P ('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: Warning triangle is broken (8)","output":"### Answer: ALERTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\nAn anagram ('broken') of '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: Part of somebody's Seychelles journey (7)","output":"### Answer: ODYSSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: ourney\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'someb**ODY'S SEY**chelles'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 anointed barbarous Boris Johnson? (7)","output":"### Answer: ETONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boris Johnson\nAn anagram ('barbarous') of 'anointe[d]' minus its last letter ('briefly'). Is the surface prophetic?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rewriting article using feet (8)","output":"### Answer: METRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: using feet\nA charade of M ('male') plus ETRICAL, an anagram ('rewriting') of '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: French revolutionary losing clothes in US capital (6)","output":"### Answer: PIERRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: US capital\nA subtraction: [robes]PIERRE ('French revolutionary') minus ROBES ('losing clothes'), for the capital of South Dakota."}
{"instruction":"You 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 buccaneering plot (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSPIRACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot\nA charade of CON'S ('Tory's') plus PIRACY ('buccaneering'). Another trenchant 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: Dull sound of rubbish piano (4)","output":"### Answer: BUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dull sound\nA charade of BUM ('rubbish') plus P ('piano')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 growth in season once November's gone (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little growth\nA subtraction: SPRI[n]G ('season') minus N ('once November's gone'; I cannot justify N by itself as an abbreviation for the month, so I wonder if the intent is that 'once' should indicate the single letter. I think that would still be dubious.) *As Flavia @1 points out, November for N is an entry in the NATO alphabet that I had forgotten. I note that another is one, for one. I must remember 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: Stupid bears smell beastly (8)","output":"### Answer: INHUMANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beastly\nAn envelope ('bears') of HUM ('smell') in INANE ('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: Old men perhaps foil security measure (8)","output":"### Answer: PASSWORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: security measure\nA charade of PAS (plural of pa, 'old men') plus SWORD ('perhaps 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: First of advance military units reach river on the Russian-Chinese border (4)","output":"### Answer: AMUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: river on the Russian-Chinese border\n'First' letters of '**A**dvance\u00a0**M**ilitary\u00a0**U**nits\u00a0**R**each'. The use of singular 'first' is suspect, particularly with the verb; how about \"The leaders of advance \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: Against poetry being recited (6)","output":"### Answer: VERSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Against\nSounds (approximately) ('being recited') like 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: Wrong to assume husband butts in here (7)","output":"### Answer: ASHTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: butts in here\nAn envelope ('to assume') of H ('husband') in ASTRAY ('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: Most inactive and poorly during Second International (8)","output":"### Answer: STILLEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most inactive\nAn envelope ('during') of ILL ('poorly') in S ('second') plus TEST ('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: Help idiot start to improve posture (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help\nA charade of ASS ('idiot') plus I ('start to\u00a0**I**mprove') plus STANCE ('posture')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 status of French ace (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lower status\nA charade of DE ('of French') plus MEAN ('ace', which is generally commendatory, but I suppose that it can signify the lowest). *As in the quote from Tommy given by Trovatore @2, it is the other way round: MEAN can be complimentary."}
{"instruction":"You 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, option Carry On Cleethorpes? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LAST RESORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: When all else fails, option\nA charade of LAST ('carry on') plus RESORT ('Cleethorpes?' \u2013 the question mark to signify the indication by 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: Gets excited over detailed porcelain plates (8)","output":"### Answer: ETCHINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plates\nAn envelope ('over') of CHIN[a] ('porcelain') minus its last letter ('detailed') in ETGS, an anagram ('excited') of 'gets'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of American crook, regularly missing bounty (8)","output":"### Answer: ACRIMONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bitterness\nA charade of A ('American') plus CRIM ('crook'; the abbreviation of criminal is in Chambers, but I have not come across it before) plus ONY ('regularly missing b**O**u**N**t**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: Content to leave alcohol, rising QC consumes a lime and soda? (7)","output":"### Answer: ALKALIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lime and soda?\nA charade of AL ('content to leave\u00a0**A**lcoho**L**') plus KALIS, an envelope ('consumes') of 'a' in KLIS, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of SILK ('QC', informally). 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: Selfishness perhaps is in order (6)","output":"### Answer: EGOISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Selfishness\nA charade of EG ('perhaps') plus OISM, an envelope ('in') of 'is' in OM ('Order' of Merit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tipsy Chechens, full of spirit (6)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit\nA hidden answer ('full of') in 'ti**PSY\u00a0****CHE**chens'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 losing useful devices in coach seats (4)","output":"### Answer: BUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: seats\nAn envelope ('in') of M[aids] ('girls') minus AIDS ('losing useful devices') in 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: Here, fan quotes wild card (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: QUEEN OF HEARTS \n ### Explanation: Here, fan quotes wild card (5,2,6)\nAn anagram ('wild') of 'here fan quotes'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Antenatal class includes what you might find in nappy (4)","output":"### Answer: TALC \n ### Explanation: Definition: what you might find in nappy\nA hidden answer ('includes') in 'antena**TAL C**lass'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 get broadband firm? We call around, maintaining calm voice (10)","output":"### Answer: WHISPERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: maintaining calm voice\nAn envelope ('around') of H ('hard') plus ISP (Internet Service Provider, 'broadband firm') in 'we' plus RING ('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: Having ingested cocaine, apologise immediately (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: immediately\nAn envelope ('having ingested') of C ('cocaine') in ATONE ('apologise' \u2013 not the best 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: Coach, before game with United: 'Time to go all out' (4,1,3)","output":"### Answer: BUST A GUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: go all out\nA charade of BUS ('coach') plus TAG ('game') plus U ('united') plus T ('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 architectural band declared 'uninteresting' (6-3)","output":"### Answer: FREEZE-DRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve\nA charasde of FREEZE, sounding like ('declared') FRIEZE ('architectural band') plus DRY ('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: For starters, lynx!? I ordered no big cat (4)","output":"### Answer: LION \n ### Explanation: Definition: big cat\nFirst letters ('for starters') of '**L**ynx!?\u00a0**I**\u00a0**O**rdered\u00a0**N**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: We take milk from these birds? Not right (4)","output":"### Answer: COWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: We take milk from these\nA subtraction: C[r]OWS ('birds') minus the R ('not 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: What's overthrown aged movie? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: VIDEO GAME \n ### Explanation: What's overthrown aged movie? (5,4)\nAn anagram ('overthrown') of 'aged movie', with an extended 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: PM ordered airfields to keep out France (8)","output":"### Answer: DISRAELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM\nAn anagram ('ordered') of 'air[f]ields' minus the F ('to keep out 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: Movie star, zany \u2013 sides splitting (6)","output":"### Answer: TARZAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Movie\nA hidden answer ('sides splitting' \u2013 i.e. with outer letters departing) in 's**TAR ZAN**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: Indian PM with tale about one with potential to change (10)","output":"### Answer: MODIFIABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with potential to change\nA charade of MODI (Narendra Damodardas, 'Indian PM') plus FIABLE, an envelope ('about') of I ('one') in FABLE ('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: Nowt up in Ilkley, say (4)","output":"### Answer: TOWN \n ### Explanation: Nowt up in Ilkley, say (4)\nAn anagram ('up' \u2013 more commonly used as a reversal indicator in a down light, but acceptable as in \"because of a burst main, the road is up\") of 'nowt'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Kind of Goat', unusual number-one song (4,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: KING OF THE ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: number-one song\nAn anagram ('unusual') of 'her kind of goat', for the song by Roger Miller."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0a term for 'dismember' (7)","output":"### Answer: QUARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coin\nDouble 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 Tory, such as Jeffrey Archer (2-3)","output":"### Answer: EX-CON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former Tory\nDouble definition (although they roll 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: 'Present.' 'Present.' 'Absent?' (7)","output":"### Answer: NOWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absent\nA charade of NOW ('present' the first) plus HERE ('present' 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: Flighty one, tale-teller describing law-breaker's head that is initially displayed on gallows (15)","output":"### Answer: FLIBBERTIGIBBET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flighty one\nA charade of FLIBBBER, an envelope ('describing') of L ('**L**aw-breaker's head') in FIBBER ('tale-teller') plus TI ('**T**hat\u00a0**I**s initially') plus ('displayed on') GIBBET ('gallows')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Separating Earl and model kiss: it's a scandal (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPOS\u00c9 \n ### Explanation: Definition: a scandal\nAn envelope ('separating') of X ('kiss') in E ('Earl') plus POSE ('model'). The answer needs the acute accent on the final 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: Once more, leafing through 'Drunken Grenadier' (9)","output":"### Answer: REREADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once more, leafing through\nAn anagram ('drunken') of 'grenadier'. I would hyphenate 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: Tenderness where miserable nun rubs (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNBURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tenderness\nAn anagram ('miserable') of 'nun rubs'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lost, scour far and wide for an age (9)","output":"### Answer: EDWARDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: an age\nAn anagram ('scour' \u2013 not the most obvious anagrind, but I have seen worse. Far worse.) of '[f]ar and wide' minus the F ('fellow 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: Two ducks enter crack in helicopter (7)","output":"### Answer: CHINOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: helicopter\nAn envelope ('enter') of OO (zeros, 'two ducks') in CHINK ('crack'). Made by Boeing."}
{"instruction":"You 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 around Exeter, topless Everyman: it's the limit (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: the limit\nA charade of EXTRE, an anagram ('rambling around') of '[E]xeter' minus it first letter ('topless'); plus ME ('Everyman' as the writer 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: Sounded like Tabby, maid swooning with woe (7)","output":"### Answer: MIAOWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sounded like Tabby\nAn anagram ('swooning') of 'maid' plus 'woe'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Movie star fan ignored \u2013 not good (2,4)","output":"### Answer: DE NIRO \n ### Explanation: Movie star fan ignored \u2013 not good (2,4)\nAn anagram ('fan') of 'i[g]nored' minus the G ('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: Old-school tie at first overshadowed by sombrero? Not half (5)","output":"### Answer: RETRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old-schoo\nAn envelope ('overshadowed by') of T ('**T**ie at first') in '[somb]rero' minus the first four 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: Warning sign of Tory describing far-right group (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning sign\nAn envelope ('describing') of EDL (, 'far-right group') in RIGHT ('Tory'; some may feel that the double right detracts from 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: Stretches out with small steps (6)","output":"### Answer: SPACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stretches out\nA chasrade of S ('small') plus PACES ('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: Caught up in nasty net, fish died (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTANGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caught up\nA charade of ENT, an anagram ('nasty') of 'net' plus ANGLE ('fish', verb) plus D ('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: Variety of fruit that's peeled (5)","output":"### Answer: RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Variety\n[o]RANGE[s] ('fruit') minus its outer letters ('peeled')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spiderman spinning with old 6 (8,4)","output":"### Answer: PROMISED LAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6\nAn anagram (spinning') of 'spiderman' plus ('with') 'old'. The answer to 6D is 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: Song\u00a0told a tale (4)","output":"### Answer: LIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\nDouble 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: Hear which method of transport British 5 select (10)","output":"### Answer: BROOMSTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: method of transport\nA charade of B ('British') plus ROOMS ('5'; the answer to 5A is SPACES) plus TICK ('select'). I have underlined the middle of the clue as definition, since 'hear which' is a wordplay for WITCH."}
{"instruction":"You 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 decent, wearing one at the front (10)","output":"### Answer: UNSPORTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not decent\nA charade of UN ('one', dialect) plus SPORTING ('wearing'), with 'at the front' indicating the order of the 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: Place tee for golf shot (4)","output":"### Answer: PUTT \n ### Explanation: Definition: golf shot\nA charade of PUT ('place') plus T ('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: Slash department, then recruit (8,4)","output":"### Answer: DIVISION SIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slash\nA charade of DIVISION ('department') plus SIGN ('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: Start to register web address blocked by one country (5)","output":"### Answer: RURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nAn envelope (blocked by') of A ('one') in R ('start to **R**egister') plus URL (Uniform Resource Locator, 'web 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: Nearly finish novel, then complete block (9)","output":"### Answer: STONEWALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: block\nA charade of STO[p] ('finish') minus its last letter ('nearly') plus NEW ('novel' \u2013 for once, not an anagrind) plus ALL ('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: Stop in dodgy side street (6)","output":"### Answer: DESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\nA charade of DESI, an anagram ('dodgy') of 'side' plus ST ('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: When there's nothing between leading couple, no more passion (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD HEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: When there's nothing between leading couple\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 charge right to go up (4)","output":"### Answer: REEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bank\nA reversal ('to go up' in a down light) of FEE ('charge') plus R ('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: See daughter's worried (4)","output":"### Answer: DATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: See\nA charade of D ('daughter') plus ATE ('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: I travel across north on bypass (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bypass\nA charade of IGNO, an envelope ('across') of N ('north') in I GO ('I travel'); plus RE ('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: Mo Farah hasn't primarily lost races like these (4-9)","output":"### Answer: HALF-MARATHONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: races like these\nAn anagram (?'lost' doing double duty, or 'races' likewise \u2013 but 'like these' might just about be adequate as the definition \u2013 especially if the definition is regarded as extended) of 'Mo Farah hasn't L', where the L is 'primarily **L**ost'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 as extremes of arachnophobia treated with spider (8)","output":"### Answer: PARADISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\nAn anagram ('treated') of AA ('extremes of\u00a0**A**rachnophobi**A**') plus ('with') 'spider'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 two rings separately in act using juggling (10)","output":"### Answer: CONTAGIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catching\nAn anagram ('juggling') of 'act using' plus OO ('two rings' \u2013 OK the clue presents them as envelope contents, but the effect is 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: Nuts about prince: princess gets tear on the frosty circuit? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED SKATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tear on the frosty circuit\nA charade of SPEEDS, an envelope ('about') of P ('prince') in SEEDS ('nuts'; strictly speaking, an indication by example); plus KATE ('princess' \u2013 moving on from ANNE and DI)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 opening of this: is Tesco worried? (8,5)","output":"### Answer: DISCOUNT STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Round opening of this: is Tesco worried?\nA anagram ('worried') of 'round' plus T ('opening of\u00a0**T**his') plus 'is Tesco', with an &lit 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: Struggled and sank when crossing lake (10)","output":"### Answer: FLOUNDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggled\nAn envelope 'when crossing') of L ('lake') in FOUNDERED ('sank')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on a hard section (10)","output":"### Answer: PERSEVERES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldiers on\nA charade of PER ('a') plus SEVERE ('hard') plus S ('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: Comforts one son after do (8)","output":"### Answer: CONSOLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comforts\nA charade of CON (swindle, 'do') plus SOLE ('one') plus S ('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 old clothes on (6)","output":"### Answer: AGREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quite\nAn envelope ('clothes') of RE ('on') in 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: Nothing on sides of coffee mug (4)","output":"### Answer: FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mug\nA charade of FA ('nothing') plus CE ('sides of\u00a0**C**offe**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: Story in bed (4)","output":"### Answer: PLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Story\nDouble 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: Non-voting parliamentarians monopolise London venue (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKERS\u2019 CORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: London venue\nA charade of SPEAKERS ('non-voting parliamentarians') plus CORNER ('monopolise'). The original is at the north-east corner of 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: OUP person redeployed intentionally (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ON PURPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: intentionally\nAn anagram ('redeployed') of 'OUP 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: Butchery involves good stuff (5)","output":"### Answer: GORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuff\nAn envelope ('involving') of G ('good') in GORE ('butchery')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A deal of trouble from the East draws closer (5)","output":"### Answer: KNITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: draws closer\nA reversal ('from the East') of STINK ('a deal of 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: Musician's temper aroused after start-up at intervals (9)","output":"### Answer: TRUMPETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\nA charade of TRU ('s**T**a**R**t\u00a0**U**p at intervals') plus MPETER, an anagram ('aroused') 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: Just clergyman's last pointer disheartened laity (8)","output":"### Answer: NARROWLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\nA charade of N ('clergyma**N**'s last') plus ARROW ('pointer') plus LY ('disheartened\u00a0**L**ait**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: Imprison select group of MPs without support, of course (6)","output":"### Answer: COMMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Imprison\nA subtraction: COMMIT[tee] ('select group of MPs') minus TEE ('without support, of course' \u2013 for a golf '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: Legendary sailor ran off to the borders (6)","output":"### Answer: FABLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legendary\nAn envelope ('to the borders') of AB (Able-Bodied 'sailor') in FLED ('ran 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: Exhibit nothing, admitting a digital flaw (8)","output":"### Answer: HANGNAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: digital flaw\nA charade of HANG ('exhibit') plus NAIL, an envelope ('admitting') of 'a' in NIL ('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: Above-stairs servant's privy constructed, we're told (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LADY\u2019S MAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Above-stairs servant\nSounds like ('we're told') LADIES ('privy') plus MADE ('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: Halter quickly flipped over mare's back (5)","output":"### Answer: NOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Halter\nA charade of NOOS, a reversal ('flipped over') of SOON ('quickly'); plus E ('mar**E**'s 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: Cream with fewer calories on last of trifle (5)","output":"### Answer: ELITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cream\nA charade of E ('last of trifl**E**') plus LITE ('with fewer calories'. Hands up all those who wince)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Economist with German husband joining second president (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ADAM SMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Economist\nA charade of ADAMS (John, 'second president' of the USA) plus MIT ('with German') plus H ('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: Be sinless,\u00a0as US motorists should? (4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: KEEP TO THE RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ,\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 B&Q's doing to supply plasterer's seasonal extra? (8,6)","output":"### Answer: STOCKING FILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: seasonal extra?\nDefinition and literal interpretation. B&Q is a DIY chain, which will stock plasterer's filler."}
{"instruction":"You 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 vain agency worker's first to quit bank (7)","output":"### Answer: EMPTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comparatively vain\nA charade of [t]EMP ('agency worker') minus the first letter ('first to quit'); plus TIER ('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: Restriction on pavement artist's work hampers style, so to speak (9)","output":"### Answer: KERBSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restriction on pavement artist's work\nSounds like ('so to speak') CURBS ('hampers') TONE ('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: Gable's touching part rewritten for Eliot (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROOF TILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gable's touching part\nAn anagram ('rewritten') of 'for 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: Busy butcher has no time for this little charmer (6)","output":"### Answer: CHERUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: little charmer\nAn anagram ('busy') of 'bu[t]cher' minus the T ('has no 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: Assemble riding kit first (3,2)","output":"### Answer: RIG UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assemble\nA charade of RIG ('kit') plus UP ('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: Mistake made by a bishop in not speaking up (7)","output":"### Answer: ERRATUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistake\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of an envelope ('in') of A RR ('a bishop'; Right Reverend is the correct mode of\u00a0referring to a bishop) in MUTE ('not 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: Supply athletes with darker headgear (11,3)","output":"### Answer: DEERSTALKER HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: headgear\nAn anagram ('supply' \u2013 in a supple way) of 'athletes' plus 'darker'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's journal is here at the centre (9)","output":"### Answer: ORGANISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manager\nA charade of ORGAN ('journal') plus 'is' plus ER ('h**ER**e at the 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: Visa mix-up for Spooner? Here's an alternative (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HARD CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here's an alternative\nA Spoonerism of CARD HASH; the definition refers back to the 'Visa mix-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: Journalists during stay finding place for an evening tuck-in? (7)","output":"### Answer: BEDSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place for an evening tuck-in?\nAn envelope ('during') of EDS ('journalists') in BIDE ('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: King James's commission in debt, making a statement (7)","output":"### Answer: AVOWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: making a statement\nA charade of AV (Authorised Version of the Bible, 'King James's commission') plus OWING ('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: Tried and went through in the past (3,1,2)","output":"### Answer: HAD A GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tried\nA charade of HAD ('went through') plus AGO ('in 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: Gradually escape, spanning wide range (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nAn envelope ('spanning') of W ('wide', cricket) in SEEP ('gradually 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: Legally hand over classic horror story penned by West Country runner (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTRADITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legally hand over\nAn envelope ('penned by') of TRAD ('classic') plus IT (Stephen King 'horror story') in EXE (River, 'West Country 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: Checking on our electrics, extension leads over here! (5)","output":"### Answer: COOEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: over here!\nFirst letters ('leads') of '**C**hecking\u00a0**O**n\u00a0**O**ur\u00a0**E**lectrics,\u00a0**E**xtension. An exclamation 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: Late battle unfinished, one gutted about it (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late\nAn envelope ('about it') of VERDU[n] (First World War 'battle') minus the last letter ('unfinished') in OE ('**O**n**E** gutted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 astronomical body going down, doctor ready to act? (7)","output":"### Answer: MOONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: When astronomical body going down\nMO ON SET of a 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: Check on hip (4)","output":"### Answer: REIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: heck\nA charade of RE ('on') plus IN ('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: Minor error, result of crossing chicken with armoured animal, might you say? (10)","output":"### Answer: PECCADILLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor error\nWhimsically treated as a portmanteau word, combining PECKER ('chicken') with ARMADILLO ('armoured 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: Authentic expression of concern by parliament (3,4,5)","output":"### Answer: THE REAL THING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Authentic\nA charade of THERE (often \"there, there\", 'expression of concern') plus ALTHING (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: Curse when senior officer's overcome by sudden rush (7)","output":"### Answer: SCOURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse\nAn envelope ('overcome by') of CO (Commanding Officer, 'senior officer') in SURGE ('sudden rush')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reptilian chief of police? (10)","output":"### Answer: COPPERHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reptilian\nDefinition and literal interpretation. A COPPERHEAD is a poisonous snake; I once spent the night in a shelter where one was warned not to dangle ones legs over the front ledge because copperheads lived 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: A relation, unaltered (2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unaltered\nA SIS ('a relation')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 paint \u2014 a small amount not quite covering blubber (7)","output":"### Answer: ACRYLIC \n ### Explanation: Special paint \u2014 a small amount not quite covering blubber (7)\nAn envelope ('covering') of CRY ('blubber') in 'a' plus LIC[k] ('small amount') 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: Unruly chap punched by king, attention-seeker leaves (3,4)","output":"### Answer: PAK CHOI \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves\nA charade of PAKCH, an envelope ('punched by') of K ('king') in PACH, an anagram ('unruly') of 'chap'; plus OI (a shout, 'attention-seeker').\u00a0Round our way,\u00a0the Chinese cabbage is known as bok choi."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bit of lettuce stuck in dentures unfortunately \u2014 that's what happened (3,6)","output":"### Answer: END RESULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's what happened\nAn envelope ('stuck in') of L ('tiny bit of\u00a0**L**ettuce') in ENDRESUT, an anagram ('unfortunately') of 'dentures'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Egalitarians supposedly come apart, with dirty tricks inspiring criminality at first (10,5)","output":"### Answer: DEMOCRATIC PARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Egalitarians supposedly\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of C ('**C**riminality at first') in DEMORATICPARTY, an anagram ('tricks') of 'come apart' plus 'dirty'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 escalator, the lift put out (8)","output":"### Answer: ETHERISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put out\nA charade of E ('heading for\u00a0**E**scalator') plus 'the' plus RISE ('lift'). With an alternative spelling: Like a patient etherized upon a 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: Austrian composer leading Punjabi in hunting game, we hear? (5)","output":"### Answer: HAYDN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Austrian composer\nHAYDN SIKH sounds like ('we hear') HIDE 'N' SEEK ('hunting game'). Sikhs form the majority in Punjab 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: Measure hole in nuclear site (8)","output":"### Answer: SIZEWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: nuclear site\nA charade of SIZE ('measure') plus WELL ('hole'). SIzewell is a village in Suffolk, England,\u00a0giving its name to\u00a0the nearby nuclear reactors."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skinny vermin almost entirely squashed by upstanding cardinal (6)","output":"### Answer: DERMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skinny\nA charade of DER, a reversal ('upstanding') of RED ('cardinal') plus MIC[e] ('vermin') minus the last letter ('almost entirely'). I suppose that 'squashed by' serves to indicate placed in close contact (or maybe firmly sat 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: Line, one nailed by a fool one's played (9)","output":"### Answer: ACCORDION \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's played\nAn envelope ('nailed by') of CORD ('line') plus I ('one') in 'a' plus CON ('fool', 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: Beginning to tire, school in terribly important, passionate game? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: TONSIL HOCKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: passionate game?\nA charade of T ('beginning to\u00a0**T**ire') plus ONSILHOC, an anagram ('terribly') of 'school in', plus KEY ('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: German's noted classic, H? (10,5)","output":"### Answer: BEETHOVEN\u2019S FIFTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: German's noted classic\nH is the FIFTH letter of Beet**H**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: Under top of glass eye, a long wiggly line (9)","output":"### Answer: GENEALOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: line\nA charade of G ('top of\u00a0**G**lass') plus ENEALOGY, an anagram ('wiggly') of 'eye a 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: Charge, as letter may be requiring postage, ultimately (8)","output":"### Answer: STAMPEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge\nA charade of STAMPED ('as letter may be') plus E ('postag**E** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 session? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: RUSH HOUR \n ### Explanation: Jam session? (4,4)\nCryptic definition \u2013 and one of the better 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: Secure packing chest for gingerbread (6)","output":"### Answer: PARKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: gingerbread\nAn envelope ('packing') of ARK ('chest') in PIN ('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: Shooting stick's outside, supporter set up (5)","output":"### Answer: SKEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shooting\nA charade of SK ('**S**tic**K**'s outside') plus EET, a reversal ('set up' in a down light) of TEE ('supporter')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bird caught by young people (8)","output":"### Answer: CHILDREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: young people\nSounds like ('caught') CHILLED WREN ('cold 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: Inclined to be stylish, doffing cap after giving away \u00a31,000 (5)","output":"### Answer: LEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inclined\n[e]LE[g]ANT ('stylish') minus its first letter ('doffing cap') and also the G ('after giving away \u00a31,000' \u2013 a grand was originally $1,000, but it has been transferred to 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: Long for oxygen during hard exercise (4)","output":"### Answer: HOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long\nAn envelope ('during') of O (chemical symbol, 'oxygen') in H ('hard' e.g. pencil grade) plus PE (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: Former vice president wants Spain to condemn Smith's rules (10)","output":"### Answer: ALGORITHMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rules\nA charade of AL GOR[e] ('former vice president') minus the E ('wants Spain') plus ITHMS, an anagram ('to condemn') of 'Smith'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of the year (days?) involve taking holidays, primarily (6)","output":"### Answer: MONTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parts of the year\nAn envelope ('involve') of TH ('**T**aking\u00a0**H**olidays, primarily') in MONS (Mondays, '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: America's new topless messengers (8)","output":"### Answer: APOSTLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: messengers\nA charade of A ('America') plus POSTLES, an anagram ('new') of '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: Lines of holy men receive halo (7)","output":"### Answer: STRINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lines\nAn envelope ('receive') of RING ('halo') in STS ('holy men' \u2013 to object to this as an unannounced indication by example is only part of the 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: Building site has the most grey (7)","output":"### Answer: ASHIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: the most grey\nAn anagram ('building') of 'site 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: Shakespearean character's strong metal rod (8)","output":"### Answer: FALSTAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shakespearean character\nA charade of F *(forte*, 'strong' musically) plus AL (chemical symbol, aluminium, 'metal') plus STAFF ('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: Shop like a Doctor Who actor? (6)","output":"### Answer: BAKERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shop\nA whimsical BAKER-Y ('like a Doctor Who actor?' \u2013 referring to Tom Baker)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 aviarist adapts to changes (10)","output":"### Answer: VARIATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: changes\nAn anagram ('adapts to') of 'no aviarist'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 network's down (4)","output":"### Answer: LAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of LAN (Local Area 'Network') plus D ('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: Gold-plated carbon and copper exist (5)","output":"### Answer: OCCUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: exist\nAn envelope ('-plated') of C ('carbon') plus CU ('copper', both chemical symbols) in OR (heraldic '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: Follows from what parrots are said to do? (8)","output":"### Answer: SUCCEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Follows\nSounds like ('said') SUCK SEEDS. I wish I were 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: Gunfight that might be so hot \u2026 (5-3)","output":"### Answer: SHOOT-OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gunfight\nWordplay in the answer: an anagram (OUT) of SHOOT is 'so 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: \u2026 in Chelsea or otherwise (4)","output":"### Answer: ELSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: otherwise\nA hidden answer 'in' 'Ch**ELSE**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: West road rises above base of clouds in visions (6)","output":"### Answer: DREAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: visions\nA charade of DREAM, a reversal ('rises' in a down light) of MAE ('West', film star of a while back) plus RD ('road'); plus S ('base of cloud**S**'; again as we are vertically inclined, the 'base' can be taken as 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: Setter's upset over good answers to puzzles (7)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzles\nA charade of ENIGM, an envelope ('over') of G ('good') in ENIM, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of MINE ('setter's').; plus AS ('answers'; perhaps a little cheeky to form a plural of an 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: Noble government peer endlessly promises to pay (8)","output":"### Answer: GLORIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noble\nA charade of G ('government') plus LOR[d] ('peer') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus IOUS ('promises 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: Bash fool \u2014 it's performed to entertain others (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PARTY TRICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's performed to entertain others\nA charade of PARTY ('bash') plus TRICK ('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: I'm yet to move under small block (6)","output":"### Answer: STYMIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: block\nA charade of S ('small') plus TYMIE, an anagram ('to move') of 'I'm yet', with 'under' giving the order of the particles in the down 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: Rewrite script with safety device (4,6)","output":"### Answer: TRIP SWITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: safety device\nAn anagram ('rewrite') of 'script 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: They work hard on Greek desserts (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAFTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They work hard\nA charade of GR ('Greek') plus AFTERS ('desserts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 composed to win lady's heart (8)","output":"### Answer: SERENADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\nAn envelope ('to win') of AD ('l**AD**y's heart') in SERENE ('composed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old 13 \u2014 no parts? (2,2,3)","output":"### Answer: OF NO USE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worthless\nAn envelope ('parts') of 'no' in O ('old') plus FUSE ('13' TRIP SWITCH i.e. a circuit breaker \u2013 the word FUSE is still used loosely in this sense \u2013 you would still go to the fuse box to find 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: English extremists kidnap mother on river (6)","output":"### Answer: AMAZON \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\nA charade of AMAZ, an envelope ('kidnap') of MA ('mother') in AZ ('English extremists' \u2013 i.e. the ends of the English alphabet); plus '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: Little over a second to divide (6)","output":"### Answer: BISECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: divide\nAn envelope ('over') of SEC ('a second') in BIT ('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: Suggestive look at electronic tablet held in both hands (4)","output":"### Answer: LEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suggestive look\nAn envelope ('in') of E ('electronic' \u2013 common prefix) plus E ('tablet' of the drug ecstasy) in L R (left and right, '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: Father had potato messily and without thinking (2,3,4,2,1,3)","output":"### Answer: AT THE DROP OF A HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: without thinking\nAn anagram ('messily') of 'father had 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: Trust nobleman of Norway (5,2)","output":"### Answer: COUNT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trust\nA charade of COUNT ('nobleman') plus O ('of', as in \"cat o' nine tails\") plus N ('Norway', IVR)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 arts: obscure without a little drink (7)","output":"### Answer: SNIFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: little drink\nAn anagram ('obscure') of 'fine [a]rts' minus the A ('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: 'A fool will spend time to gain money': it's an expression (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's an expression\nIDIO[t] ('a fool') with the T replaced by M ('spend time to gain 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: Paradise has madly, endlessly furiously, come before angel's head (7-2)","output":"### Answer: SHANGRI-LA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paradise\nA charade of SHA, an anagram ('madly') of 'has' plus [a]NGRIL[y] ('furiously') minus\u00a0$$both$$ end\u00a0letters ('endlessly') plus\u00a0A ('**A**ngel'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: Prove herbalists worked without recipe (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTABLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prove\nAn anagram ('worked') of 'he[r]balists' minus the R ('without 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: With some constipation, you might eat here (5)","output":"### Answer: PATIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: you might eat here\nA hidden answer ('with some') in 'consti**PATIO**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: Appearing in item, Ceefax host (5)","output":"### Answer: EMCEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: host\nA hidden answer ('appearing in') 'it**EM CEE**fax'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One re-imagining geopolitics without industrialism and petroleum, primarily? (9)","output":"### Answer: ECOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One\nAn anagram ('re-imagining') of 'geo[p]ol[i]tics' minus P and I ('without **I**ndustrialism and\u00a0**P**etroleum primarily'), with an extended 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: From the Home Counties, nearly rancid: the bubbly's finally missing something (5-4)","output":"### Answer: SOUTH-EAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Home Counties\nA charade of SOU[r] ('rancid') minus it last letter ('nearly') plus 'the' plus ASI[i] ('bubbly'; the province of Asti in Italy produces various wines, but is best known for the sparkling Asti Spumante, which is officially known by the DOCG appellation Asti). 'From' does not seem to belong to 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: United in love, besotted, finding need for reproduction (5)","output":"### Answer: OVULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: need for reproduction\nAn envelope ('in') of U ('united') in OVLE, an anagram ('besotted') of 'love'. An OVULE is a plant's seed before fertilization."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puccini's sorry about embracing another composer (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSSINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: another composer\nA reversed ('about') hidden ('embracing') answer in 'pucc**INI'S SOR**ri'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forth, in pub, round \u2014 or several rounds (5-2)","output":"### Answer: BOOZE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: several rounds\nAn envelope ('in') of OOZE ('pour forth' \u2013 but surely to OOZE is to leak or flow slowly?) in BUP, a reversal ('round') of '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: Rumpled Boston towelling: what'll keep you dry (10,5)","output":"### Answer: WELLINGTON BOOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: what'll keep you dry\nAn anagram ('rumpled') of 'Boston towelling'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 comes before prison officer: 'How might I get water?' (10,5)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIMEDES SCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'How might I get water?'\nA simple charade of ARCHIMEDES ('Greek') plus SCREW (slang, 'prison 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: Say, daytripper: visit our isthmus, for a while (7)","output":"### Answer: TOURIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Say, daytripper\nA hidden answer ('for a while') in 'visi**T OUR IST**hmus'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unreliable timetable's omitting time: that's \u2026 worthy of note (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTIMABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: worthy of note\nAn anagram ('unreliable') of '[t]imetable's' minus a T ('omitting 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: Declaims reduction of immigrants by 50% (5)","output":"### Answer: RANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declaims\n'[immig]RANTS' minus its first five letters ('reduction \u2026 by 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: Green Party at first is to include what's essential to teaching (9)","output":"### Answer: PISTACHIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Green\nAn envelope ('to include') of ACHI ('what's essential to te**ACHI**ng') in P ('**P**arty at first') plus 'is 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: An affair, possibly a Scottish country dance (5)","output":"### Answer: FLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: An affair\nDouble 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: Italian league in history's half eliminated those to be assassinated (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HIT LIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: those to be assassinated\nAn envelope ('in') of IT ('Italian') plus L ('league') in 'hist[ory's]' minus its last four letters ('half eliminated')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'A Pest of Nazareth': outrageous story of 1912 (6,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TARZAN OF THE APES \n ### Explanation: Definition: story of 1912\nAn anagram ('outrageous') of 'a pest of Nazareth'. Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel first appeared in 1912."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tearing it up is a way of adding stress (9)","output":"### Answer: ITERATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: a way of adding stress\nAn anagram ('up') of 'tearing 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: Intrude in a modern way and get shot with weapon (9)","output":"### Answer: PHOTOBOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intrude in a modern way\nA charade of PHOTO ('shot') plus BOMB ('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: Flounces out, rejecting female's advice (7)","output":"### Answer: COUNSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: advice\nAn anagram ('out') of '[f]lounces' minus the F ('rejecting 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: Awaiting delivery of hysterical routine (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN UTERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awaiting delivery \nAn anagram ('hysterical') of '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: With temperature having dropped, resort of Tahiti remains a humid place (5)","output":"### Answer: HAITI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a humid place\nAn anagram ('re-sort') of 'Tahi[t]i' minus T ('with temperature having 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: Expression of gratitude? I don't like that being forbidden (5)","output":"### Answer: TABOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: forbidden\nA charade of TA ('expression of gratitude') plus BOO (interjection, 'I don't 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: Moving along, aim for tree (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNOLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\nAn anagram ('moving') of 'along 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: Very happy to be one of the family? Not at first (6)","output":"### Answer: ELATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very happy\nA subtraction: [r]ELATED ('one of the family') minus the first 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: Food for hotheads? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BAKED BEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nA charade of BAKED ('hot') plus BEANS ('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: Brave, attempting the banjo? (6)","output":"### Answer: PLUCKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brave\nDefinition and punning 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: One's on hand potentially to issue a challenge (8)","output":"### Answer: GAUNTLET \n ### Explanation: One's on hand potentially to issue a challenge (8)\nDefinition."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a sailor verbally (7)","output":"### Answer: ASSAULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attack\nSounds like ('verbally') A SALT ('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: Mean to keep recipe for such poor-quality meat (7)","output":"### Answer: STRINGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: such poor-quality meat\nAn envelope ('to keep') of R ('recipe') in STINGY ('mean'). The definition is problematical, in that on the face of it, STRINGY is an adjective, and the underlined portion of the clue seems to indicate a noun. Is the intention that STRINGY should be read as a noun, on the lines of \"streaky\" for streaky bacon? If so, I cannot trace any justification for this use. Or is 'such' intended to indicate an adjective? A similar use seems to be in play in 4D; I find it less objectionable there, but they are both rather woolly."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enclosure is not simple (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enclosure\nDouble 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: Object to being given errand, not for the first time (6)","output":"### Answer: RESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Object to\nRE-SENT."}
{"instruction":"You 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 extremely lucrative job: sewer business? (10)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLEWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: sewer business?\nA charade f NEED ('want') plus LE ('extremely\u00a0**L**ucrativ**E**') plus WORK ('job'), with a cryptic 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: Careless mistakes with brickie's equipment (8)","output":"### Answer: SLIPSHOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Careless\nA charade of SLIPS ('mistakes') plus HOD ('brickie's 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: Try sculpture and fail (2,4)","output":"### Answer: GO BUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: fail\nA charade of GO ('try') plus BUST ('sculpture')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 currency, a few demanded money for freedom (8)","output":"### Answer: RANSOMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: demanded money for freedom\nAn envelope ('in') of SOME ('a few') in RAND ('foreign 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: Lad comes for punishment: he received suspended death sentence (8)","output":"### Answer: DAMOCLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: he received suspended death sentence\nAn anagram ('for punishment') of 'lad comes'; 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: Neat moves, to run browser (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTELOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: browser\nA charade of ANTE, an anagram ('moves') of 'neat' plus LOPE ('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: Bloody nonsense, my dear chap! (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OLD BOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: my dear chap\nAn anagram ('nonsense') of 'bloody'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a long time for such a holiday? (7)","output":"### Answer: PACKAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: such a holiday?\nA charade of PACK ('prepare', in the context of the 'holiday') plus AGE ('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: Try to identify candidate to take charge of school? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADHUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try to identify candidate\nDefinition and literal allusion? \"Cryptic definition\" does not seem to me to fit the bill, and if you can come up with a better description of the clue, be my guest \u2013 in any case, the intention is obvious."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up the wall, as striptease performed (10)","output":"### Answer: TAPESTRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They go up the wall\nAn anagram ('performed') of 'striptease', with an amusing cryptic 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: Hopefully, a spirited session (6)","output":"### Answer: SEANCE \n ### Explanation: Hopefully, a spirited session (6)\nCryptic 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: Exhausted, but well received as you leave (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CLAPPED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhausted\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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, golden, from this poet? (8)","output":"### Answer: LAUREATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this poet?\nA charade of L ('line') plus AUREATE ('golden')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 chosen people \u2014 one is covered in maggots (8)","output":"### Answer: GENTILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not the chosen people\nAn envelope ('is covered in') of I ('one') in GENTLES ('maggots')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taking a day over most of magazine (7)","output":"### Answer: ADJOURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put off\nA charade of 'a' plus D ('day') plus JOURN[al] ('magazine') minus its last two letters ('most 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: From Reno, go travelling \u2014 north, to here (6)","output":"### Answer: OREGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: north, to here\nAn anagram ('travelling') of 'Reno go' \u2013 with an extended definition, 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: Inclining\u00a0to be collecting leaves (6)","output":"### Answer: RAKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inclining\nDouble definition. I have spent much of today 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: Coupled in shed and ran off without top (8)","output":"### Answer: SHACKLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coupled\nA charade of SHACK ('shed') plus [f]LED ('ran off') minus its first letter ('without 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: Italian town, unaltered over centuries, at last beginning to industrialise (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSISI \n ### Explanation: Italian town, unaltered over centuries, at last beginning to industrialise (6)\nA charade of ASSIS, an envelope ('over') of S ('centurie**S** at last') in AS IS ('unaltered'); plus I ('beginning to\u00a0**I**ndustrialise')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gormless second mate with basic urges (6)","output":"### Answer: STUPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gormless\nA charade of S ('second') plus TUP ('mate') plus ID ('basic urges')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 main, might vegetable grower swap tips? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEA POWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the main, might\nPEA SOWER ('vegetable grower') with the first letters exchanged ('swap tips'). Arachne does not call the manoeuvre a Spoonerism, with reason, since in this case the exchange works in spelling, not verbally."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Byron to host local football match (5)","output":"### Answer: DERBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: local football match\nA hidden answer ('to host') in 'or**DER BY**ron'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operation to purge wings of dissenting groups (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTION \n ### Explanation: Operation to purge wings of dissenting groups (6)\nA subtraction: [f]ACTION[s] ('dissenting groups') minus the outer letters ('to purge 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: Seeing that, I give up (6)","output":"### Answer: FOREGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: give up\nA\u00a0charade of FOR ('seeing that') plus EGO (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: Bring back badge for each child (6)","output":"### Answer: NIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: child\nA charade of NIP, a reversal ('bring back') of PIN ('badge') plus PER ('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: Rebellious kid regularly hiding bath sponge (6)","output":"### Answer: LOOFAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sponge\nA charade of LOOF, a\u00a0reversal ('rebellious'; as a reversal indicator, it might be better in a down light \u2013 uprising. In an across clue, it is more likely an anagrind, in this case for an indirect anagram) of FOOL ('kid') plus AH ('regularly hiding b**A**t**H' **\u2013 i.e. the B and T are hidden). Of course, a biologist will claim that sponges and loofahs belong to different kingdoms, but their skeletons serve similar purposes, and are both called sponges."}
{"instruction":"You 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 our planet finally coming to the fore (5)","output":"### Answer: HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit\nEARTH ('our planet') with the last letter moved to the front ('finally coming to the fore')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 English in pursuit of more flashy underwear (9)","output":"### Answer: BRASSIERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: underwear\nA charade of BRASSIER ('more flashy') plus E ('head of\u00a0**E**nglish')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 when comic almost stumbles (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CHOW MEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scoff\nAn anagram ('stumbles') of 'when comi[c]' minus the last letter ('almost'). 'Scoff' as a noun, something to 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: Strong tissues with boring functions (6)","output":"### Answer: SINEWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong tissues\nAn envelope ('boring') of W ('with') in SINES (mathematical '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: Lively mole fed by animal sanctuary (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\nAn envelope ('fed by') of ARK (Noah's 'animal sanctuary') in SPY ('mole')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shortly working to conserve energy (8)","output":"### Answer: HOSTELRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pub\nAn envelope ('to conserve') of E ('energy') in HOSTLRY, an anagram ('working') of '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: Throw a wobbly, fighting with real weapons (3,3)","output":"### Answer: HOT WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fighting with real weapons\nAn anagram ('wobbly') of 'throw 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: Cockerel made man nervous at first (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cockerel\nA charade of CAPO ('made man' \u2013 a Mafia reference; although I think that they are not quite equivalent, a CAPO is \u2013 presumably \u2013 a 'made man', committed to the Mafia to the extent of murder, but not necessarily vice versa. Which is good enough for the clue) plus N ('**N**ervous at first'). Of course, the cock-a-doodle-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: Shorts pound, shocking her donees (10)","output":"### Answer: LEDERHOSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shorts\nA charade of L ('pound' Sterling) plus EDERHOSEN, an anagram ('shocking') of 'her donees'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 your back on litter-dropper during row (6)","output":"### Answer: DISOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn your back on\nAn envelope ('during') of SOW ('litter-dropper') in DIN ('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: Drivers keeping jack by side in Holland (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: side in Holland\nA charade of AJA, an envelope ('keeping') of J ('jack') in AA (Automobile Association, 'drivers'); plus X (multiplied 'by'), for the Amsterdam soccer 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: Hearing nothing whatsoever of firm beset by safe-crackers (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STONE DEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hearing nothing whatsoever\nAn envelope ('beset by') of TONED ('firm') in SEAF, an anagram (-'crackers') of 'safe'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rising favourites runs into trouble (11)","output":"### Answer: STEPBROTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relative\nA charade of STEP, a reversal ('rising' in a down light') of PETS ('favourites') plus BROTHER, an envelope ('into') of R ('runs') in BOTHER ('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: Organising hen parties is endless learning opportunity (11)","output":"### Answer: TRAINEESHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: learning opportunity\nAn anagram ('organising') of 'hen parties i[s]' minus the 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: Titans of business defeat US Feds, ignoring the odds (10)","output":"### Answer: COLOSSUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Titans\nA charade of CO ('company, 'business') plus LOSS ('defeat') plus 'US' plus ED ('F**E**d**S**, ignoring 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: Aristocratic designer of blouses? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TOP-DRAWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aristocratic\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sailor and companion in tug (6)","output":"### Answer: WRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: tug\nA charade of WREN (a member of the WRNS, the one-time Women's Royal Naval Service, 'former sailor') plus CH ('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: Boozer with extremely impressive belly button (5)","output":"### Answer: INNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: belly button\nA charade of INN ('boozer') plus IE ('extremely\u00a0**I**mpressiv**E**'), for a concave one 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: Thoroughly heartless bank (4)","output":"### Answer: RELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bank\nRE[al]LY ('thoroughly') minus its middle 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: Seek a lift from drug, having desire (5)","output":"### Answer: HITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seek a lift\nA charade of H (for a change, heroin, 'drug') plus ITCH ('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: Discharge of water runs to the west, leading to disaster (9)","output":"### Answer: RUINATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: disaster\nURINATION ('discharge of water') with the R moved one space ('runs to the 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: Fling ending in bed with coupling (9)","output":"### Answer: DALLIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fling\nA charade of D ('ending in be**D**') plus ALLIANCE ('coupling')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 putting the clock back (5)","output":"### Answer: REMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\nTIMER ('clock') reversed ('putting \u2026 back'). My feeling 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: A pair of admirers, he and I, getting spliced? (6,1,7,3)","output":"### Answer: READER, I MARRIED HIM \n ### Explanation: A pair of admirers, he and I, getting spliced? (6,1,7,3)\nAm anagram ('getting spliced') of ADMIRER ADMIRER ('a pair of admirers') plus 'he' plus 'I', with an extended definition, a quote from Jane Eyre. Very clever."}
{"instruction":"You 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 9-ed and made a bow (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TIED THE KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got 9-ed\nDefinition (the answer to 9A is HITCH) and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Laundrywoman tightly presses kind of suit (4-1)","output":"### Answer: ANTI-G \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of suit\nA hidden answer ('presses') in 'laundrywom**AN TIG**htly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 have urge to break into laugh? (5)","output":"### Answer: HYENA \n ### Explanation: Does one have urge to break into laugh? (5)\nAn envelope ('to break into') of YEN ('urge') in HA ('laugh'), with an extended 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: Pain left in extremely sore shiner (7)","output":"### Answer: SPANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: s\nAn envelope ('in') of PANG ('pain') plus L ('left') in SE ('extremely **S**or**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: House for person balancing jobs (4-3)","output":"### Answer: SEMI-PRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: person balancing jobs\nA charade of SEMI (detached, 'house') plus PRO ('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: He'll be a 30 coach (5)","output":"### Answer: GROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll be a 30\nDouble 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: Mythic vessel received by leaderless mystical sect (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CARGO CULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sect\nAn envelope ('received by') of ARGO ('mythic vessel') in [o]CCULT ('mystical') minus the first letter ('leaderless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Med welcoming a new group (3,6)","output":"### Answer: MAN UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Club\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of 'a' plus N ('new') plus UNIT ('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: Incident for which there's still time (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incident\nA charade of EVEN ('still') plus T ('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: Conservative conned the country (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: the country\nA charade of C ('conservative') plus 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: Show surprise about law-breaking supporter (8)","output":"### Answer: STALWART \n ### Explanation: Definition: supporter\nAn envelope ('about') of ALW, an anagram (-'breaking') of 'law' in START ('show 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: President ultimately put away drink (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nCHAI[r] ('president') minus the last letter ('ultimately put 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: Vow broken by Reagan briefly showing resolve (4,4)","output":"### Answer: IRON WILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: resolve\nAn envelope ('broken by') of RON ('Reagan briefly') in I WILL ('vow')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the plunge outside of Sunset Strip (6)","output":"### Answer: DIVEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strip\nA charade of DIVE ('take the plunge') plus ST ('outside of **S**unse**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: Lot of junk is metal (6)","output":"### Answer: KISMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lot\nA hidden answer in 'jun**K IS MET**al'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 discussed aspect of infrastructure (5)","output":"### Answer: ROADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: aspect of infrastructure\nSounds like ('discussed') RHODES (Cecil, '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: A phase of love or of war? (10)","output":"### Answer: ENGAGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A phase of love\nDouble 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: She inspired merry action, periodically (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: She inspired\nAlternate letters ('periodically') of 'm**E**r**R**y **A**c**T**i**O**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: Set out, partner's admitted, to get leg over (8)","output":"### Answer: BESTRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to get leg over\nAn envelope ('admitted' \u2013 here working in the opposite way that one might expect) of EST, an anagram ('out') of 'set', in BRIDE ('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: Favours mates found on websites (8)","output":"### Answer: ESPOUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Favours\nE SPOUSES."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for which Richard III offered up his kingdom (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sum\nA MOUNT \u2013 or, rather, 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: Kindle's former name (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kindle\nA charade of EX ('former') plus CITE ('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: Perhaps go up for it (4)","output":"### Answer: GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps go\nDouble definition \u2013 or, rather, the first is an indication by 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: Outstanding ring joined with another (4)","output":"### Answer: OWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outstanding\nA charade of O ('ring') plus WED ('joined 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: System for better conclusions in report, so not futile (4)","output":"### Answer: TOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: System for better\nLast letters of ('conclusions in') 'repor**T** s**O** no**T** futil**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: Confident, like retiring American left-winger (7)","output":"### Answer: ASSURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confide\nA charade of AS ('like') plus SU, a reversal ('retiring') of US ('American') plus RED ('left-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: Perform check, covering county where Homer settled? (7)","output":"### Answer: DOVECOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: where Homer settled?\nAn envelope ('covering') of CO ('county') in DO ('perform') plus VET ('check'). 'Homer' (misleading capital) being a pigeon."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shell uncovered beside cape \u2014 a crab's disabled without it (5)","output":"### Answer: CHELA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a crab's disabled without it\nA charade of C ('cape') plus HEL ('s**HEL**l uncovered') plus 'a'. A 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: Visited area excluded from redraft of final edict (9)","output":"### Answer: INFLICTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Visited\nAn anagram ('redraft') of 'fin[a]l edict' minus the A ('area excluded')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Girlfriend installed in French\u00adman's love nest, maybe (4-1-5)","output":"### Answer: PIED-A-TERRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: love nest, maybe\nAn envelope ('installed in') of DATE ('girlfriend') in PIERRE (not our blogger, but generally 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: Expressed regret for euro, say (3)","output":"### Answer: ROO \n ### Explanation: Definition: euro, say\nSounds like ('expressed') RUE ('regret'). Not the currency, a euro is a kind of wallaroo, much like a kangaroo."}
{"instruction":"You 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 country after a spell oddly lost independence (4-8)","output":"### Answer: SELF-RELIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: independence\nAn envelope ('in') of ELI ('priest') in SEL ('a **S**p**E**l**L** oddly lost') plus FRANCE ('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: Keeping quiet, with some little doubt (12)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keeping\nA charade of P (*piano*, musically 'quiet') plus RESERVATION ('some little 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: Rubbish article in Times (3)","output":"### Answer: TAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\nAn envelope ('in') of A (indefinite 'article') in T T ('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: Adequate turnover for Guardian, working well without capital (10)","output":"### Answer: SUFFICIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adequate\nA charade of SU, a reversal ('turnover') of US ('Guardian') plus [e]FFICIENT ('working well') minus its first letter ('without 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: Body of Christians threatening war leader (9)","output":"### Answer: CHURCHILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: war leader\nA charade of CHURCH ('body of Christians') plus ILL ('threatening' \"It's an ill wind \u2026\" seems somewhere 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: Review of global IT firm in Sky features (5)","output":"### Answer: NIMBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sky features\nA reversal ('review') of IBM ('global IT firm') plus 'in'. The plural of nimbus, a type of cloud."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bargain offer for telly addicts? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SET FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 company books and most of inventory (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold back\nA charade of CO ('company') plus NT (New Testament 'books') plus ROL[l] ('inventory') minus the last letter ('most 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: Agree to clubs participating in expert training (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agree to\nAn envelope ('participating in') of C ('clubs') in ACE ('expert') plus PT (physical 'training')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 endeavouring to spot king and queen (6)","output":"### Answer: SEEKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's endeavouring\nA charade of SEE ('spot') plus K ('king') plus ER ('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: Revived a festival introduced by Magritte and Dali, originally (10)","output":"### Answer: REAWAKENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revived\nAn envelope ('introduced by' \u2013 I am not convinced by the 'by') of 'a' plus WAKE ('festival') in REN\u00c9 (first name, 'Magritte') plus D ('**D**ali, 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: Press campaign (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press\nDouble 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: Furore following elevated journalist's stay (9)","output":"### Answer: DEFERMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stay\nA charade of DE, a reversal ('elevated' in a down light) of ED ('journalist') plus FERMENT ('furore')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 classical poet promoting his verse (4)","output":"### Answer: VOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worthless\nOVID ('classical poet') with the V ('his verse' \u2013 I do not see a justification for 'his') moved to the front ('promoting')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Processed grain etc, providing food (8)","output":"### Answer: CATERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: providing food\nAn anagram ('processed\") of '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: See through end of telescope in port after it's set up (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TIDE OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: See through\nAn envelope ('in') of E ('end of telescop**E**') in TI, a reversal ('set up' in a down light) of 'it' plus DOVER ('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: Insular Spaniard working as cathedral junior (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MINOR CANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: cathedral junior\nA charade of MINORCAN ('insular Spaniard') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preferred winding route via south of France (9)","output":"### Answer: FAVOURITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preferred\nA charade of F ('France') plus AVOURITE, an anagram ('winding') of 'route via'. 'South of', in a down light, places the F 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: Remove clogs, seeing good time ahead (2,6)","output":"### Answer: UP STICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove\nA charade of UP ('seeing good time') plus STICKS ('clogs'). 'Remove' intransitive in the sense of move 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: Put an end to trusted criminal carrying drug (8)","output":"### Answer: DESTRUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put an end to\nAn envelope ('carrying') C (cocaine, 'drug') in DESTRUT, an anagram ('criminal') of 'trusted'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curmudgeon in receipt of Nutmeg's misdirected delivery? (6)","output":"### Answer: BEAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: misdirected delivery\nAn envelope ('in receipt of') ME ('Nutmeg') in BEAR ('curmudgeon')."}
{"instruction":"You 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'd expect a barrister from superior chambers? (6)","output":"### Answer: ATRIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: from superior chambers?\nA TRIAL ('where you'd expect a barrister'). The atria are the upper chambers 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: Upset roughly one litre of pharmaceutical acid (5)","output":"### Answer: FOLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: pharmaceutical acid\nA reversal ('upset' in a down light) of C (*circa*, 'roughly') plus I ('one') plus L ('litre') plus 'of'. Folic acid is a precursor of folate, vitamin B2"}
{"instruction":"You 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 statuette, knocking head off (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damage\n[o]SCAR ('statuette' awarded in film industry) minus its first letter ('knocking 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: Tom's family are revolting? Yes (6-2)","output":"### Answer: THUMBS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yes\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quickly around but finally stops boat moving (6)","output":"### Answer: MOTORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moves quickly\nAn envelope ('around') of T ('bu**T** finally') in MOORS ('stops boat moving')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reduce consumption is futile (7)","output":"### Answer: USELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: futile\nUSE 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: One taken in by amateurish demo tape, wasting millions (7)","output":"### Answer: ADOPTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One taken in\nAn anagram ('amateurish') of 'de[m]o tape' minus the M ('wasting 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: Attached and confused when left out (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attached\nA subtraction: ADD[l]ED ('confused') minus the L ('when left 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: Sickly dip feeder's unhealthily prepared (4-5)","output":"### Answer: DEEP-FRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: unhealthily prepared\nAn anagram ('sickly') of 'dip feeder'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dog given ball rolled over, getting indulged (4-8)","output":"### Answer: GOOD HUMOURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happy\nA charade of GOOD, a reversal ('rolled over') of DOOG, an envelope ('given') of O ('ball') in 'dog'; plus HUMOURED ('indulged')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Readily accept stories: 'Caught butterflies' (12)","output":"### Answer: SWALLOWTAILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: butterflies\nA charade of SWALLOW ('readily accept') plus TAILS, sounding like ('caught') TALES ('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: Dictator's goal, essentially: police force is something essential in life (5,4)","output":"### Answer: AMINO ACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: something essential in life\nA charade of AMIN (Idi, 'dictator') plus OA ('g**OA**l essentially') plus CID ('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: I like this codeword (5)","output":"### Answer: BRAVO \n ### Explanation: Definition: I like this\nDouble definition, the second being a reference to the radio code for 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: Surrounded by the blue and green? (7)","output":"### Answer: SEASICK \n ### Explanation: Surrounded by the blue and green? (7)\nCryptic 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: Ransome represented people in boats (7)","output":"### Answer: OARSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: people in boats\nAn anagram ('re-presented') of 'Ramsome'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mustn't take heart of intended then mess about (6)","output":"### Answer: NEEDN\u2019T \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mustn't\nAn anagram ('mess about') of NTENDE ('heart of i**NTENDE**d'). 'heart' is somewhat elastic, and the definition is questionable, though perhaps more as a difference of emphasis than 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: Silly money Europe spent on Microsoft software: honestly! (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON MY WORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: honestly\nA charade of ON MY, an anagram ('silly') of 'mon[e]y' minus the E ('Europe spent', with the usual complaint that E stands for European, not Europe) plus WORD ('Microsoft software')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sounds like sincere guy (6)","output":"### Answer: TRUMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: President\n'Sounds like' TRUE MAN ('sincere 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: Where half of grub finishes up? (1-5)","output":"### Answer: U-BENDS \n ### Explanation: Where half of grub finishes up? (1-5)\nA charade of UB ('half of gr**UB**') plus ENDS ('finishes up'), with an extended 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: Something waiter offers might be found in old barrel (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BREAD ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something waiter offers\nAn anagram ('might be found in'. Everyman's creative anagrinds, again) of 'old 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: Nub? (6-4,4)","output":"### Answer: UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE \n ### Explanation: Nub? (6-4,4)\n'Nub' UPSIDE-DOWN is bun (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: Rock star's partner, very loud and unreliable (2-3)","output":"### Answer: ON-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: unreliable\nA charade of ONO (Yoko, John Lennon's wife, 'rock star's partner') plus FF (*fortissimo*, musically 'very 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: Reforming constitution of our islet reveals anomalies (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTLIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: anomalies\nAn anagram (\"reforming constitution of') of 'our islet'. The geological sense of the answer is perhaps the closest to 'anomalies'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relatives died after being taken in by aerobics commercials (8)","output":"### Answer: STEPDADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relatives\nAn envelope ('after being taken in by') of D ('died') in STEP ADS ('aerobics commercials'?). Altogether not the happiest 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: Betrayed anxiety seeing step taken by unionists with part of NI (5,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: PACED UP AND DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Betrayed anxiety\nA charade of PACE ('step') plus DUP (Democratic Unionist Party, 'unionists') plus DOWN (County, 'part of NI')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 work just squeezing in movement of tribe (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ON LIBERTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosophical work\nAn envelope ('squeezing in') of IBERT, an anagram ('movement') of 'tribe' in ONLY ('just'). On Liberty is an essay by the philosopher John Stuart 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: One with contract taking pair of idiots in (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSASSIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with contract\nA charade of ASS ASS ('pair of idiots') plus '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: Laxative's working? Don't get cross: it's drivel (8)","output":"### Answer: SALIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drivel\nAn anagram ('working') of 'la[x]ative's' minus the X ('don't get 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: Become more enthusiastic about motion, oddly, following open hostility (4,2)","output":"### Answer: WARM TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become more enthusiastic about\nA charade of WAR ('open hostility') plus MTO ('**M**o**T**i**O**n oddly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sharp points, tip removed, still with sharp points (6)","output":"### Answer: HORNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with sharp points\n[t]HORNED ('with sharp points', first time around) minus its first letter ('tip 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: Orpington vacantly hosting carnival centre presenting seven notable stars (5)","output":"### Answer: ORION \n ### Explanation: Definition: seven notable stars\nAn envelope ('hosting') of RIO (de Janiero, 'carnival centre') in ON ('**O**rpingto**N** vacantly'). The constellation of Orion has many stars, but the brightest and most recognizable form the shoulders and legs (two apiece) and the belt (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: Material without intro is for backing singer (7)","output":"### Answer: SINATRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\nA reversal ('for backing') of [t]ARTAN ('material') minus its first letter ('without intro') plus '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 opponent fairly devoid of it (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\nA charade of ANTI ('opponent') plus QU[it]E ('fairly') minus IT ('devoid 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: Pretty good sound toys stuffed, tummies originally getting squeezed (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: NOT SO DUSTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretty good\nAn envelope ('getting squeezed') of T ('**T**ummies originally') in NOSODUSTY, an anagram ('stuffed') of 'sound toys'.\u00a0*Typo corrected."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Predict sea changes in old business (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SPICE TRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old business\nAn anagram ('changes') of 'predict 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: Not a sausage, fight to eat dry dish (8)","output":"### Answer: OMELETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\nA charade of O (nothing, 'not a sausage') plus MELETTE, an envelope ('to eat') of TT (teetotal, 'dry') in MELEE ('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: Teaching English, shelter dons (5)","output":"### Answer: TENET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teaching\nAn envelope ('dons') of E ('English') in TENT ('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: Appear late in day having failed in appeal (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAY DEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appear late\nAn envelope ('in', the second one; the first just links definition and wordplay) of AYD, an anagram ('having failed') of 'day' in PLEAD ('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: Seem not unsettled by last trace of whopping shiner? (8)","output":"### Answer: GEMSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shiner?\nA charade of G ('last trace of whoppin**G**') plus EMSTONE, an anagram ('unsettled') of 'seem 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: Familiar odd punches beaten by one shot (10)","output":"### Answer: ACQUAINTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Familiar\nAn envelope ('punches') of QUAINT ('odd') in ACED (tennis, 'beaten by one 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: Rip-off in guide, watch my words? (3-4)","output":"### Answer: LIP-READ \n ### Explanation: Definition: watch my words?\nAn envelope ('in') of IPR, an anagram (-'off') of 'rip' in LEAD ('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: 1 5 invested in most uninter\u00adesting assessment that's on the way (7,4)","output":"### Answer: DRIVING TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: assessment that's on the way\nAn envelope ('invested in') of VINGT (French\u00a0~~ 5 ~~\u00a020, '1 5') in DRIEST ('most uninteresting'), with a cryptic 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: Delightful topping to be used later (4)","output":"### Answer: NICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delightful\n[o]N ICE ('to be used later') minus the first letter ('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: Golf course offering up a couple of slices? (8)","output":"### Answer: SANDWICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Golf course\nDouble definition, the 'slices' being 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: 1 5 with underwear on, not a sculpture (6)","output":"### Answer: BRONZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sculpture\nA charade of BR[a] ('underwear') minus the A ('not a') plus ONZE (French, 11, '1 5'). The clue tells you to put the BRA first ('on'), then remove the 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: 1 5 supporting local officer's first baby (8)","output":"### Answer: INNOCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: baby\nA charade of INN ('local') plus O ('**O**fficer's first') plus CENT (French 100, '1 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: Price fruit higher than flower (6)","output":"### Answer: FIGURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Price\nA charade of FIG ('fruit') plus URE (River, '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: Case one of four (4)","output":"### Answer: SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Case\nDouble definition: a court case, and a deck 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: Out of tune, this tenor most sharp (9)","output":"### Answer: THORNIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most sharp\nAn anagram ('out of tune') of 'this 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: 1 5, appropriate (5)","output":"### Answer: SEIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 5\nDouble definition, the first being the French 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: 1 5 consuming very good source of veal with hot, wet colourful things? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: TROPICAL FISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wet \nA charade of TROPICALFIS, an envelope ('consuming') of PI ('very good') plus CALF ('source of veal') in TROIS (French 3, '1 5'); plus H ('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: Supposed musical sheep flipped (8)","output":"### Answer: PUTATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supposed\nA reversal ('flipped') of EVITA ('musical') plus TUP (ram, '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: Measuring unit concerned with setter dividing second 1 5 (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE METRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measuring unit\nAn envelope ('dividing') of RE ('concerned with') plus ME ('setter') in S ('second') plus QUATRE (French 4, '1 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: Current shade up during day (6)","output":"### Answer: MODERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\nAn envelope ('during') of DER, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of RED ('shade') in MON ('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: Hit when good health reduced by half (4)","output":"### Answer: CHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit\nA reference to the toast CHIN-CHIN."}
{"instruction":"You 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 5 in public inquiry reportedly went down (4)","output":"### Answer: SANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: went down\nSounds like ('in public inquiry reportedly'; I am not sure why Paul uses this circumlocution \u2013 perhaps to emphasize that the vowel is not an exact match?) CINQUE (French 5, '1 5').\u00a0*But see Ilan Caron @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: Infiltrate team prepared to stop father in France (8)","output":"### Answer: PERMEATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infiltrate\nAn envelope ('to stop') of MEAT, an anagram ('prepared') of 'team' in P\u00c8RE ('father 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: Helicopter swiftly circling hospital (6)","output":"### Answer: APACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Helicopter\nAn envelope ('circling') of H ('hospital') in APACE ('swiftly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with bark close to leaves (4)","output":"### Answer: BAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trees\nA charade of BAY ('bark') plus S ('close to leave**S**').I have just inherited a bay tree which will need pruning before it reaches the ceiling, so that even if I manage to kill it immediately, I shall have a lifetime supply of leaves for stews."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priestly pouch given to queen told off outside entrance to abbey (10)","output":"### Answer: SACERDOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Priestly\nA charade of SAC ('pouch') plus ER ('Queen') plus DOTAL, an envelope (outside') of A ('entrance to **A**bbey') in DOTL, an anagram ('off') of 'told'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaving shore working in lighthouse (6)","output":"### Answer: BEACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: lighthouse\nA charade of BEAC[h] ('shore') minus the H ('husband leaving') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in museum put down (8)","output":"### Answer: MUSQUASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rodent\nA charade of MUS ('museum') plus QUASH ('put 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: Composer's bottom rejected by topless minx (7)","output":"### Answer: DEBUSSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\nA charade of DEB, a reversal ('rejected') of BED ('bottom') plus [h]USSY ('minx') minus the first 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: Ferryman carrying son nursed by old lovers to reach cult leader (7,6)","output":"### Answer: CHARLES MANSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: cult leader\nA double envelope ('carrying' and 'nursed by') of S ('son') in LEMANS ('old lovers') in CHARON ('ferryman' of the dead into 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: Boat on cart returned to recycling facility? (8)","output":"### Answer: JUNKYARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: recycling facility\nA charade of JUNK ('boat') plus YARD, a reversal ('returned') of DRAY ('cart')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 once made from fake tapes about Spain (6)","output":"### Answer: PESETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money once\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('Spain', IVR) in PESTA, an anagram ('fake') of 'tapes'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cameo carved on crucifix (4,6)","output":"### Answer: COME ACROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find\nA charade of COMEA, an anagram ('carved') of 'cameo' plus CROSS ('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: Streep finally gets to play Bond! (4)","output":"### Answer: PACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bond\nA charade of P ('Stree**P** finally') plus ACT ('play'), I wouldn't put it past 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: Wild fire damaged church (6)","output":"### Answer: FIERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\nA charade of FIER, an anagram ('damaged') of 'fire' plus CE ('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: Iron tree uprooted and set in a different position (8)","output":"### Answer: REORIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: set in a different position\nAn anagram ('uprooted') of 'iron 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: Lawyers talk of high winds in shelter (8)","output":"### Answer: LEGALESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lawyers talk\nAn envelope ('in') of GALES ('high winds') in LEE ('shelter'). Pan here is not following truth in punctuation; the definition needs an apostrophe."}
{"instruction":"You 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 soldiers my be caught leaving special units (4)","output":"### Answer: AMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: units\n[c]AMP ('where soldiers may be', correcting the typo) minus C ('caught leaving') plus S ('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: Large committee admitted to small reception (7)","output":"### Answer: WELCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: reception\nAn envelope ('admitted to') of L ('large') plus COM ('committee') in WEE ('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: PM once almost overlooked parliamentary record, ignoring new religious school (8)","output":"### Answer: MADRASAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious school\nA charade of MA[y] ('PM once') minus the last letter ('almost') plus DRASAH, a reversal ('overlooked') of HA[n]SARD ('parliamentary record') minus the N ('ignoring 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: Guides graduate at new university in over complex points (10)","output":"### Answer: MANOEUVRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guides\nA charade of MA ('graduate') plus N ('new') plus OEUVRES, an envelope of U ('university') in OEVR, an anagram ('complex') of 'over' plus E S ('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: Tricks won in clubs and hearts, without a king (6)","output":"### Answer: CHEATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricks\nA charade of C ('clubs') plus 'hea[r]ts' mi;nus the R ('without 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: Rock star has cut of beef served with fruit (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CHUCK BERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock star\nA charade of CHUCK ('cut of beef') plus BERRY ('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: Women into bags wanting large fabric samples (8)","output":"### Answer: SWATCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabric samples\nAn envelope ('into') of W ('women') in SATCHE[l]S ('bags') minus the L ('wanting 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: Attractive husband leaving awfully nice thing (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTICING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attractive\nAn anagram ('awfully') of 'nice t[h]ing' minus the H ('husband leaving'). A little unfortunate to have the same 'husband leaving' here and in 12A."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fuss about Japan's capital vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: ADJOURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put off\nA charade of ADJO, an envelope ('about') of J ('**J**apan's capital') in ADO ('fuss'); plus URN ('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: Universal lines taken from Shaping Trees written by Thomas More (6)","output":"### Answer: UTOPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: written by Thomas More\nA charade of U ('universal') plus TOPIA[ry] ('shaping trees') minus RY ('lines taken 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: Shepherd almost over hill (6)","output":"### Answer: PASTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shepherd\nA charade of PAS[t] ('over') minus its last letter ('almost') plus TOR ('hill'). One hand takes away and the other puts it 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: Fastidious setter's following promising leads (4)","output":"### Answer: PRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fastidious\nA charade of PR ('**PR**omising leads') plus I'M ('setter'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: Working-class stripper with Young Conservative \u2014 it may be on your phone (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ANDY CAPP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working-class stripper\nA charade of AND ('with') puls Y C ('Young Conservative') plus APP ('it may be on your phone'). 'Stripper' as appearing in a 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: We object \u2014 A&E's good in practice (5)","output":"### Answer: USAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: practice\nA charade of US ('we object' \u2013 i.e. in the accusative) plus AGE, an envelope ('in') of G ('good') in AE ('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: Cornish artist reproduced content (4)","output":"### Answer: OPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cornish artist\n[c]OPIE[d] ('reproduced') minus its outer letters ('content'). The artist would 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: Young German master's last to kowtow to the bottom form (10)","output":"### Answer: WUNDERKIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young German master\nA charade of W ('last to kowto**W**') plus UNDER ('bottom') plus KIND ('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: Shame about empty gardens in Berkshire home (6)","output":"### Answer: PIGSTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Berkshire home\nAn envelope ('about') of GS ('empty **G**arden**S**') in PITY ('shame'). The Berkshire is a breed of pigs."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mostly follows flat horses (8)","output":"### Answer: EVENTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: horses\nA charade of EVEN ('flat') plus TERS[e] ('curt') minus its last letter ('mostly'). Eventers are horses (or their riders) which take part in showjumping 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: Don't move sheep back across river (4,3)","output":"### Answer: STAY PUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't move\nAn envelope ('across') of TAY ('river'. Remember McGonagall?) in SPUT, a reversal ('back') of TUPS ('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: Favour alternative over me? No resistance! (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Favour\nA charade of RO, a reversal ('over') of OR ('alternative') plus SETTE[r] ('me') minus the R ('no 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: Woeful epic that's in need of editing (8)","output":"### Answer: PATHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woeful\nAn anagram ('in need of editing') of 'epic 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: Stuck in olden days with English definitely at the forefront! (6)","output":"### Answer: PASTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stuck\nA charade of PAST ('in olden days') plus E D ('**E**nglish **D**efinitely at the forefront')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 work with molten silver or gold (5,5)","output":"### Answer: NOBLE METAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: silver or gold\nAn anagram ('to work') of 'able' plus 'molten'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hot but not the whole course (4)","output":"### Answer: DISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\nA hidden answer ('but not the whole') in 'foo**D IS 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: Do the acrosses (first two easily) (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do\nAn anagram ('easily') of 'the' plus 'ac[crosses]' using only the 'first two'. I represent that remark (at least, for 10A)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 costly keeping sailors in drink (3-5)","output":"### Answer: RAT-ARSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in drink\nAn envelope ('keeping') of TARS ('sailors') in RAED, a reversal ('flipping') of DEAR ('costly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: POTUS in trouble over wall, finally \u2014 that's natural (8)","output":"### Answer: UNSPOILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: natural\nAn anagram ('trouble') of 'POTUS in' plus L ('wal**L** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 music producer very likely showing up (4)","output":"### Answer: LYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old music producer\nHidden reversed ('showing up' in a down light) in 'v**ERY L**ikely'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 coast county supporting government almost every time (6)","output":"### Answer: GALWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: West coast county\nA charade of G ('government') plus ALWAY[s] ('every time') minus its last letter ('almost'). The west coast of Ireland, 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: Moving date \u2014 hurry round on foot (7)","output":"### Answer: SPONDEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: foot\nAn envelope ('round') of 'on' in SPDEE, which is SPEED ('hurry') with the D moved ('moving 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: Mind part of drink before journey (8)","output":"### Answer: SUPEREGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mind part\nA charade of SUP ('drink') plus ERE ('before') plus GO ('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: Is extremely upset (tackle's caught in flies) (3,7)","output":"### Answer: HAS KITTENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is extremely upset\nAn envelope ('caught in') of KIT ('tackle') in HASTENS ('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: On which Jane's voice can be heard (6)","output":"### Answer: TENNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: On which Jane\nSounds like ('can be heard') TENOR ('voice'). The Bank of England ten pound note \u2013 TENNER \u2013 has an image of Jane Austen on the reverse."}
{"instruction":"You 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 state's bombarding archipelago (10)","output":"### Answer: SEYCHELLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: archipelago\nSounds like ('told') SAY SHELLS ('state's bombarding' \u2013 with the apostrophe s being 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: Team built lead going crazy in final (8)","output":"### Answer: ULTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: final\nAn anagram ('crazy') of 'team' plus '[b]uilt' minus the first letter ('lead 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: Batters (English) not right for this? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE ASHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: for this?\nTHRASHES ('batters') with the R replaces with E ('English not right'). Australia holds the Ashes at 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: Birds in tight corsets (7)","output":"### Answer: SCOTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds\nAn anagram ('tight' \u2013 drunk) of 'corsets'. \n A scoter (and his reflection, for 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: Now pay the price over Cummings's leadership? (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Now\nAn envelope ('over') of C ('**C**umming's leadership') in ATONE ('pay the 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: Roman governor gets a lot of exercise (6)","output":"### Answer: PILATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman governor\nPILATES is a system of exercise, and 'a lot of' it gives Pontius PILATE, the governor of Judaea who presided over the trial 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: It's thrown in hurry (4)","output":"### Answer: DART \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's thrown\nDouble 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: Predict yacht can become a form of psychotherapy (8)","output":"### Answer: PROPHESY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Predict\nPROPHESY plus 'yacht' is an anagram ('can become a form') of 'psychotherapy'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 hospital not in the frame (6)","output":"### Answer: CASSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cordial\nA subtraction: C[h]ASIS ('frame' of a car, for example) minus the H ('hospital not in'). CASSIS (in full, Cr\u00e8me de Cassis) is an alcoholic black~~berry~~*currant*-flavoured cordial."}
{"instruction":"You 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 religious group deployed round a water source (8)","output":"### Answer: CATAPULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weapon\nAn envelope ('deployed round') of A TAP ('a water source') in CULT ('religious 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: Items finish in oven (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Items\nAn envelope ('in') of END ('finish') in AGA ('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: Curious opposites are back-to-back (5)","output":"### Answer: NOSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curious\nNO and YES ('opposites') 'back to 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: As tailor, may be? That's about right (9)","output":"### Answer: SARTORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: As tailor, may be? That's about right\nAn envelope ('that's about') of R ('right') in SATORIAL, an anagram ('may be?') of 'as tailor', with an &lit 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: 'Latch heartless Doctor Faust', wrote von Goethe, bitter at the end (4,8)","output":"### Answer: DOOR FASTENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Latch\nA charade of DOORFAST ('do[ct]or fa[u]st' minus their middle letters \u2013 'heartless') plus E N E R ('wrot**E** vo**N** Goeth**E** bitte**R** 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: Haughty Louis IV moving forward \u2014 chasing fancy cup, sire? (12)","output":"### Answer: SUPERCILIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Haughty\nA charade of SUPERCI, an anagram ('fancy') of 'cup sire', plus LIOUS, which is 'Louis' with the fourth letter moved up ~~one~~ ('IV moving forward'). 'Chasing' indicates the order of the 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: Tasty offshoot in book (9)","output":"### Answer: TOOTHSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasty\nAn envelope ('in') of OOTHS, an anagram ('off'-) of -'shoot' in TOME ('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: Hungary's borders accessible (5)","output":"### Answer: HANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: accessible\nH AND Y are the 'borders; of **'H**ungar**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: Cultural Revolution's end, in principle (6)","output":"### Answer: ETHNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cultural\nAn envelope ('in') of N ('revolutio**N**'s end') in ETHIC ('principle')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, having heard comic 'encore' (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: BE NO MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disappear\nA charade of BE NO, sounding like ('having heard') BEANO (British children's 'comic') plus MORE ('encore')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 be outrageously sassy after early start (6)","output":"### Answer: ESSAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tries\nA charade of E ('**E**arly start') plus SSAYS, an anagram ('outrageously') of 'sassy'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with capacity to contain revolutionary chaos (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSEMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come together\nAn envelope ('to contain') of SSEM, a reversal ('revolutionary') of MESS ('chaos') in ABLE ('with capacity')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 among nationalists turned nuts (6)","output":"### Answer: PECANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: nuts\nA reversal ('turned') of SNACEP, an envelope ('among') of ACE ('champion') in SNP (Scottish National Party, 'nationalists')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dense fog \u2014 Central tube station first to get disrupted (6)","output":"### Answer: OBTUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dense\nA charade of O ('f**O**g central') plus BTUSE, an anagram ('to bet disrupted') of 'tube' plus S ('**S**tation 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: Delighted with the Guardian's stated time for an economy round (5,4)","output":"### Answer: HAPPY HOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: time for \nA charade of HAPPY ('delighted') plus HOUR, sounding like OUR ('the Guardian's stated')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to escape being stamped on? (4,8)","output":"### Answer: SOLE SURVIVOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Only on\nA punning reference to SOLE as the bottom of a 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: Stalag ground is filled with hostility (5)","output":"### Answer: AGGRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: hostility\nA hidden ('is filled with') answer in 'stal**AG GRO**und'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 extremely subversive and evil intent (8)","output":"### Answer: SENTIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aware\nA charade of SE ('extremely **S**ubversiv**E**') plus NTIENT, an anagram ('evil') of '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: Trivial as whitebait? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SMALL FRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trivial\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indigenous person, putting head down among tribe, starts to show superb ingenuity (12)","output":"### Answer: CREATIVENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ngenuity\nAn envelope ('among') of ATIVEN, formed from NATIVE ('indigenous person') with the N moved to the end ('putting head down') in CREE (First Nation 'tribe' in Canada and USA) plus S S ('starts to **S**how **S**uperb')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firmness and kindness to start hand in glove after outbreak (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TOUGH LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firmness and kindness\nA charade of TOU, an anagram (-'break') of 'out'- plus GHLOVE, an envelope ('in') of H ('to start **H**and') in 'glove'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 its reincarnation, so to speak (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS IT WERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: so to speak\nAn anagram ('reincarnation') of 'we are 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: Stop, but not to see the woman's frolics in water (8)","output":"### Answer: SPLOSHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: frolics in water\nA charade of SP ('**S**to**P** but not to') plus LO ('see') plus SHE'S ('the 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: Internet mob broken up (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inter\nA lift and separate: an anagram ('broken up') of -'net mob'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solvent sexy male, fine bottom half (6)","output":"### Answer: XYLENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solvent\n'Bottom half' of the words 'se**XY** ma**LE** fi**NE**'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Treacherous, unlike Jacob (5)","output":"### Answer: HAIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treacherous\n\u2026 but like his twin brother Esau, in 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: Top courier lost somewhere in the Antilles (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PUERTO RICO \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in the Antilles\nAn anagram ('lost') of 'top courier'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Baker, to start with, is grave (4)","output":"### Answer: TOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: grave\nCharades do not come much simpler: 'Tom' plus B ('**B**aker to start 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: It uncovers having the heebie-jeebies! (7,3)","output":"### Answer: NERVOUS TIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: It uncovers having the heebie-jeebies!\nAn anagram ('having the heebie-jeebies') of 'it uncovers', with an &lit 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: Duck spotted regularly in The Mall (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duck\nAlternate letters ('spotted regularly') of '**T**h**E** m**A**l**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: Composition of Kern: 'Tolstoy, Russian Icon' (4,7)","output":"### Answer: LEON TROTSKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Russian Icon\nAn anagram ('composition') of 'Kern Tolstoy'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 faithful seen back in rickety local (7)","output":"### Answer: ACOLYTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of the faithful\nA hidden reversed ('seen back in') answer in 'rick**ETY LOCA**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: Farage cut off before broadcast about African country (7)","output":"### Answer: NIGERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: African country\nA charade of NIGE[l] ('Farage') minus the last letter ('cut off') plus RIA, a reversal ('about') of AIR ('broadcast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a tool, they say, with charm (7)","output":"### Answer: ENAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: charm\nSounds something like ('they say') \"an 'ammer\" ('a tool'), with the Cockney dropped aspirate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rendezvous with Everyman after work \u2013 get in! (7)","output":"### Answer: MEETING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rendezvous\nA charade of ME ('Everyman', as the writer of the clue) plus ETING, an anagram ('after work') of 'get 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: Revolutionary for citadels to be overthrown (5,6)","output":"### Answer: FIDEL CASTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolutionary\nAn anagram ('to be overthrown') of 'for citadels'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 backwards giving lecherous gaze (4)","output":"### Answer: LEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lecherous gaze\nA reversal ('backwards') of REEL ('stagger')."}
{"instruction":"You 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? Assuage trouble with a pet (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition:  pet\nA charade of SAUSAGE, an anagram ('troubled') of 'assuage' plus DOG ('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: Audibly expressed frustration with BBC4, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: SIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: BBC4, perhaps\nSounds like ('audibly') SIGHED ('expressed frustration'); among the various meanings of SIDE in Chambers is \"a television channel (*inf)*\". I suppose that dates from when there were just two channels \u2013 \"I don't think much of this programme, let's see what's on 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: Ant's friend, celeb: 'Unlimited speed? Slow down!' (10)","output":"### Answer: DECELERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slow down\nA charade of DEC ('Ant's friend') plus ELE ('c**ELE**b unlimited') plus RATE ('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: Bolts, being cut up (4)","output":"### Answer: PINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bolts\nA reversal ('up') in a down light) of SNIP ('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: Neurotic hides cash (4)","output":"### Answer: EURO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cash\nA hidden answer in 'n**EURO**tic'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 crew to cause online offence on empty vacuous platform (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TROLLEY DOLLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of a crew\nA charade of TROLL ('cause online offence') plus EY ('**E**mpt**Y** vacuous') plus DOLLY ('platform'). Slang for a female flight 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: Touch up a painting of deranged headless forester (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touch up a painting\nAn anagram ('deranged') of '[f]orester' minus the first 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: Eastwood close to becoming president (7)","output":"### Answer: CLINTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: president\nA charade of CLINT ('Eastwood') plus ON ('close 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: Tax excessively deliveries by coach (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERSTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tax excessively\nA charade of OVERS ('deliveries', cricket) plus TRAIN ('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: Make call to your lady, answering initially with expression of disgust and roar (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BELLY LAUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: roar\nA charade of BELL ('make call'; not common) plus Y L A ('**Y**our **L**ady **A**nswering initially') plus UGH ('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: Catcall girl at first; that is, make a play for girl at first, skipping (oddly) wine and music (6-6)","output":"### Answer: BOOGIE-WOOGIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: music\nA charade of BOO ('catcall') plus G ('**G**irl at first') plus I.E. ('*id est*, 'that is') plus WOO ('make a play for') plus G ('**G**irl at first', again) plus IE ('w**I**n**E** skipping (oddly)'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fats Waller treated for cataracts (10)","output":"### Answer: WATERFALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cataracts\nAn anagram ('treated') of 'Fats Waller'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 describing Cameron becoming Tory leader? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: HOWARDS END \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\nDavid Cameron became Tory leader after the resignation of Michael Howard; Howards End (no apostrophe) is a novel by E M Forster."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drunk a litre \u2013 about a litre \u2013 finally appreciate beer (4,3)","output":"### Answer: REAL ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beer\nAn envelope ('having drunk') of 'a' plus L ('litre' \u2013 the first one') in RE ('about') plus 'a' plus L (the second one) plus E ('finally appreciat**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: Samiest, re-hashed figure in collage (7)","output":"### Answer: MATISSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure in collage\nAn anagram ('re-hashed') of 'samiest'. Matisse, when ill-health prevented him from painting and creating other forms of visual arts, turned to collage."}
{"instruction":"You 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: sidearm's concealed (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clue\nA hidden ('concealed') answer in 's**IDEA**rm'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 figure masticating gore (4)","output":"### Answer: OGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fairy-tale figure\nAn anagram ('masticating') of 'gore'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cuts article and stories from Italy (3,9)","output":"### Answer: THE DECAMERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: stories from Italy\nAn envelope ('cuts') of ED ('journalist') in THE (definite 'article')\n ; plus CAMERON (, 2010-16)."}
{"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: Admit a lot of vice (5)","output":"### Answer: AGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Admit\nA charade of 'a' plus GREE[d] ('vice') minus the last letter ('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: Cent remains in fund for incidental expenses (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PETTY CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: fund for incidental expenses\nA charade of PETTY (, 1782-83) plus C ('cent') plus ASH ('remains')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Narcotics, one ingested by Roundheads? (7)","output":"### Answer: OPIATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Narcotics\nAn envelope ('ingested by') of I ('one') in O ('round'-) plus PATES (-'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: Popular government's leader is showing age (7)","output":"### Answer: GREYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing age\nA charade of\u00a0GREY (, 1830-34) plus IN ('popular') plus G ('**G**overnment's 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: Wear a boring Briton's garment (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SPORTS COAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: garment\nA charade of SPORT ('wear') plus SCOAT, an envelope ('boring') of 'a' in SCOT ('Briton')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Liberal group? (4)","output":"### Answer: CLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\nAn implied envelope: L ('Liberal') IN CAN ('jailed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 soy sauce (4)","output":"### Answer: MAYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce\nA charade of MAY (, 2016-19) plus O ('uncovered s**O**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: Fried food is a pig's ear \u2014 and then seconds! (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HASH BROWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fried food\nA charade of HASH ('a pig'sear', a mess) plus BROWN (, 2007-10) plus S ('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 media manipulation across Britain (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\nA charade of PR ('media manipulation') plus OVER ('across') plus B ('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: VIP discussed problem about English (7)","output":"### Answer: SOMEONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: VIP\nA charade of SOME, sounding like ('discussed') SUM ('problem'; the second-order indication is a little naughty) plus ON ('about') plus E ('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: Direction to Pole back in quiet street abroad (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TRUE NORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Direction to Pole\nA charade of T ('back in quie**T**') plus RUE ('street abroad', in French, to be precise) plus NORTH (, 1770-82)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 scoffed loudly (5)","output":"### Answer: EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure\nSounds like ('loudly') ATE ('scoffed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sound of glib talk after ruler (6-6)","output":"### Answer: PITTER-PATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drops sound\nA charade of PITT (they had to appear somewhere: 1766-78, and 1783-1801 and 1804-06) plus ER (*Elizabeth Regina* or *Edward Rex*, 'ruler') plus PATTER ('glib 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: Land's politician admitting slip before Congress (9)","output":"### Answer: TERRITORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\nAn envelope ('admitting') of ERR ('slip') plus IT (sex, 'congress'). in TORY ('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: Country's leader going to display sloth, say (8)","output":"### Answer: EDENTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sloth, say\nA charade of EDEN (, 1955-57) plus [s]TATE ('country') minus the first letter ('leader going'). 'To display' is connective tissue, and 'sloth' is the 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: Displays awkward pose capturing vote (5)","output":"### Answer: EXPOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Displays\nAn envelope ('capturing') of X ('vote') in EPOS, an anagram ('awkward') of 'pose'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that a group's forgotten tango dancing (9)","output":"### Answer: AUTOGRAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\nAn anagram ('dancing') of '[t]hat a group' minus a T ('forgotten tango', using radio communication 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: English city, spot where head of state dwells (6)","output":"### Answer: ELYSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where head of state dwells\nA charade of ELY ('English city') plus SEE ('spot'; I am sure that the Ely connection is intended), The \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace is the official residence of the French 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: Statesman, something of an egomaniac (5)","output":"### Answer: OMANI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Statesman\nA hidden answer ('something of') in 'eg**OMNI**ac'., with a common, of slightly dubious, cryptic 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: South Wimbledon and the like? (6)","output":"### Answer: MAJORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wimbledon and the like\nA charade of MAJOR (, 1990-97) plus S ('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: Leader, a swine defended by right-wing tabloid (6)","output":"### Answer: SHO\u2019GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader\nAn envelope ('defended by') of HOG ('a swine') in SUN ('right-wing tabloid')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 career, not a person heading for the top (9)","output":"### Answer: CLAMBERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: person heading for the top\nAn envelope (implied, by the insertion of the Prime Minister) of LAMB (, 1835-41) in CERER, an anagram ('awful') of 'c[a]reer' minus the A ('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: Many to quit country after day for poor counsel (9)","output":"### Answer: LAWMONGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: poor counsel\nA charade of LAW (, 1922-23) plus MON ('day') plus GER[many] ('country') without the MANY ('many to quit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tum bared to reveal tattoo (8)","output":"### Answer: DRUMBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tattoo\nThe answer came more readily when I read 'tum' instead of 'turn'. An anagram ('wobbly') of 'tum bared'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 working out capital for Africans (6)","output":"### Answer: MAPUTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital for Africans\nA charade of MAP ('plan') plus UTO, an anagram ('working') of 'out', for the capital city of Mozambique."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shoplifting case (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: case\nA charade of S ('lead in **S**') plus HEATH (, 1970-74)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exercise fan consuming a snack (6)","output":"### Answer: PEANUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: snack\nAn envelope ('consuming') of 'a' in PE ('exercise') plus NUT ('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: Round openings with no actual fit, regularly (5)","output":"### Answer: OCULI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Round openings\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'n**O** a**C**t**U**a**L** f**I**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: WC has to be fixed and sound (5)","output":"### Answer: SCHWA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sound\nAn anagram ('to be fixed') of 'WC 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: Fifty hosted by wonderful boy, full house on the cards? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GRAND SLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: full house on the cards\nAn envlope ('hosted by') of L ('fifty', Roman numeral) in Grand ('wonderful') plus SAM ('boy'). The definition borrows a term from poker, and applies it to the bridge deal in which the declarer takes all the 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: Pirate school (5)","output":"### Answer: TEACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pirate\nDouble definition. For the first, Edward Teach is better known 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: Waste killer having stolen a ring (5)","output":"### Answer: GUANO \n ### Explanation: Waste killer having stolen a ring (5)\n-A charade of GUAN, an envelope ('having stolen' \u2013 not an ideal envelope indicator, I think) of 'a' in GUN ('killer'); plus O ('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: Back of mining engineer nearer to dynamo (9)","output":"### Answer: GENERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: dynamo\nA charade of G ('back of minin**G**') plus ENERATOR, an anagram ('engineer') of 'nearer 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: What might clamp puzzle in China? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: TEA SERVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: China?\nA charade of TEASER ('puzzle') plus VICE ('what might clamp')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 boarding plane that's less reliable (7)","output":"### Answer: FLAKIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less reliable\nAn envelope ('boarding') of 'a' plus K ('king') in FLIER ('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: Ordinal left with less information originally, after amendment (7)","output":"### Answer: TWELFTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ordinal\nAn anagram ('after amendment') of 'left w[i]th' minus I ('with less **I**nformation 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: As was the queen of biblical kingdom \u2014 good for an affair (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEBANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: an \nA charade of SHEBAN ('as was the queen of biblical kingdom' \u2013 of Sheba) plus 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: Dine out on candy? A potential killer! (7)","output":"### Answer: CYANIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: potential \nA charade of CYA ('**C** and **Y A**') plus NIDE, an anagram ('out') of 'dine'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Niap? (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKACHE \n ### Explanation: Niap? (8)\n'Niap' is pain (ACHE) in reverse (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: Letters sent abroad by a politician, way lighter (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STREET LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: way lighter\nA charade of STREETL, an anagram ('sent abroad') of 'letters' plus A MP ('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: Figure going into school after strike taken off (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMPOONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken off\nA charade of LAM ('strike') plus POONED, an envelope ('going into') of ONE ('figure') in POD ('school' of whales, 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: Is island in rush for cocktail? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PISCO SOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: cocktail\nAn envelope ('in') of 'is' plus COS (Greek 'island') in POUR ('rush'). Never having come across the brandy pisco, it it just as well for me that the wordplay is manageable."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Iodine in lead instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: SITAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('iodine', chemical symbol) in STAR ('lead' as in lead 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: Small tots, primarily on wheels \u2014 in these? (9)","output":"### Answer: STROLLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these?\nA charade of ST ('**S**mall **T**ots primarily') plus ROLLERS ('wheels'). Has the American term for a pushchair crossed the pond?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sheep had been procured by Joe? (5)","output":"### Answer: GIGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some sheep\nA charade of GI ('Joe') plus GOT ('procured'). The definition uses 'some' in the sense of \"part of\"; from the French, it is a leg of 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: Outlaw putting car in reverse to access a part of motorway (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: ALAN-A-DALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outlaw\nAn envelope ('putting \u2026 to access') of ADAL, a reversal ('in reverse') of LADA ('car', loosely speaking) in A LANE ('a part of motorway'), for one of Robin Hood's merry 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: As a system of counting, doctor aided locum (10)","output":"### Answer: DUODECIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a system of counting\nAn anagram ('doctor') of 'aided locum'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prowler, Mo? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: MANX CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island prowler\n'Mo' is MO[g] ('cat') without the tail ('Manx')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wheels, wheels in delivery truck (4)","output":"### Answer: TYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering for wheels\nA hidden reversed ('wheels in') answer in 'deliv**ERY T**ruck'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A topmost chamber starts to describe it, looking up? (5)","output":"### Answer: ATTIC \n ### Explanation: A topmost chamber starts to describe it, looking up? (5)\nAn envelope ('to describe') of TI, a reversal ('looking up' in a down light) of 'it' in ATC ('**A T**opmost **C**hamber starts'), with an extended 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: House here's so dilapidated \u2014 is that lucky? (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSESHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: is that lucky?\nA charade of HO ('house') plus RSESHOE, an anagram ('dilapidated') of 'here'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: Refrain from cutting half-baked loaves somewhere in Eastern Europe (10)","output":"### Answer: SEVASTOPOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Eastern Europe\nAn envelope ('cutting') of STOP ('refrain from') in SEVAOL, an anagram ('half-baked') of 'loaves'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angle bottle round food (9)","output":"### Answer: FISHBALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: round food\nA charade if FISH ('angle') plus BALLS ('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: Suspicion initially in patient poking not entirely cooked dish (9)","output":"### Answer: FRICASSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\nA double envelope ('in' and 'poking') of S ('**S**uspicion initially') in CASE ('patient') in FRIE[d] ('cooked') 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: Produce the toys for building minister up, mate! (3,4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: GET ONES LEG OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: mate\nA charade of GET ONES LEGO ('produce the toys for building') plus VER, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of REV ('minister'). Herewith the inevitable ."}
{"instruction":"You 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 swirl in cleaner dairy produce (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEDDAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: dairy produce\nAn envelope ('in') of EDD[y] ('swirl') minus the last letter ('short') in CHAR ('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: Flasher and streaker, bottom covered in wake? (5)","output":"### Answer: COMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flasher and streaker\nA subtraction: COME T[o] ('wake') minus its last letter ('bottom covered'). I find the definition rather ropy."}
{"instruction":"You 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 love: our lot devoted to God (5)","output":"### Answer: PIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: devoted to God\nA charade of PI (mathematical 'constant') plus O ('love') plus US ('our 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: Nobelist in job, a man avoiding extremes? (5)","output":"### Answer: OBAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nobelist\nA hidden answer in 'j**OB A MA**n' minus the outer letters ('avoiding 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: Preserve a lake after divine leader backed waterway (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SUEZ CANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: waterway\nA charade of SUEZ, a reversal ('backed') of ZEUS ('divine leader') plus CAN ('preserve') plus 'a' plus L ('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: Plant variety of rose ahead of time in bad weather (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSETAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nAn envelope ('consuming') of ORSE, an anagram ('variety') of 'rose' plus ('ahead of') T ('time') in HAIL ('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: Couple holding hands, consum\u00ading punch or wine, not 18 (5)","output":"### Answer: WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine, not 18\nAn envelope ('consuming') of HIT ('punch') in W E (west and east, couple holding hands', but not one another's, in 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: Given old hat on entering (7)","output":"### Answer: DONATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Given\nAn envelope ('entering') of 'on in DATED ('old 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: All in our town changed (4,3)","output":"### Answer: WORN OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: All in\nAn anagram ('changed') of 'our 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: Miles covered by you earlier \u2014 today it's 14 (5)","output":"### Answer: THEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: today it's 14\nAn envelope ('covered by') of M ('miles') in THEE ('you 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: Far from right, it may be taken as read by listeners (3)","output":"### Answer: RED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Far from right\nSounds like ('it may be taken as \u2026 by listeners') '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: Part of Florida house, home to some Americans (5)","output":"### Answer: IDAHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: home to some Americans\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'Flor**IDA HO**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: Endlessly vacillate before a game try (4,1,2)","output":"### Answer: HAVE A GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: try\nA charade of HAVE[r] ('vacillate') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus 'a' plus GO (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: Contrived to share what's within it, we hear (7)","output":"### Answer: EARSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's within it, we hear\nAn anagram ('contrived') of 'to 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: 5, 8, and 18 mixed for PM once (5)","output":"### Answer: BROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM once\nA reference to pigments of the respective 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: Arrangement of 18 24 for keyboard instrument (4,5)","output":"### Answer: REED ORGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: keyboard instrument\nAn anagram ('arrangement') of RED ORANGE ('1824')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 party type (5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immature\nDouble 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: Performances in Japan around a skipper 14 cheered (4)","output":"### Answer: NOAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: skipper 14 cheered\nAn envelope ('around') of 'a' in NOH ('theatrical 'performances in Japan'), with a somewhat cryptic 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: Writer and architect clad in decorative fabric (8)","output":"### Answer: LAWRENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nAn envelope ('clad in') of WREN (Sir Christopher, 'architect' of St Paul's Cathedral, among may other buildings) in LACE ('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: Wise kind of 31 (4)","output":"### Answer: SAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wise\nDouble 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: Irishman, for instance, Brendan badmouths (8)","output":"### Answer: ISLANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irishman, fo\nI SLANDER ('Brendan badmouths')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 expression of pain, like coward (6)","output":"### Answer: YELLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: like coward\nYELL OW ('utter expression of 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: One concerned about climate, or a crew at sea outside port (3-7)","output":"### Answer: ECO-WARRIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One concerned about climate\nAn envelope ('outside') of RIO ('port') in ECOWARR, an anagram ('at sea') of 'or a 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: I like nothing about new source of dye (6)","output":"### Answer: INDIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of dye\nAn envelope ('about') of N ('new') in 'I' plus DIG ('like') plus 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: Oxbridge student in team of 21 down (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oxbridge student in team of 21 down\nA definition, hardly 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: Like house of 24's spouse (5)","output":"### Answer: DUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like house of 24\nDouble definition, the first being to the Royal 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: Work of 2 that's a kind of 16 (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE RAINBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work of 2\nDouble 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: Recommend cast across river for fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nAn envelope ('cast across') of R ('river') in TOUT ('recommend')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 looking forward to start of dance lesson, say (8)","output":"### Answer: DREADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not looking forward to\nA charade of D ('start of **D**ance') plus READING ('lesson, 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: Area rented in the south for people having events (8)","output":"### Answer: ATHLETES \n ### Explanation: Definition: people having events\nA charade of A ))'area') plus THLETES, an envelope ('in') of LET ('rented') in 'the' plus S ('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: Flower girl is very strong (name withheld) (6)","output":"### Answer: VIOLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nA subtraction: VIOLE[n]T ('very strong') minus the N ('name withheld')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from African port, for example, sent north (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nA charade of ORAN ('African port' in Algeria) plus GE, a reversal ('sent north' in a down light) of EG ('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: Time for chat, say (4)","output":"### Answer: BIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time\nDouble definition, the first being to 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: Wild party first four in 14 initially arranged (4)","output":"### Answer: ORGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild party\nIn traditional order, the 'first four' colours of the rainbow ('14') are **R**ed, **O**range, **Y**ellow and **G**reen; an anagram ('arranged') of their first letters ('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: Confuse no solvers about French author's novel (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: SONS AND LOVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: n\nAn envelope ('about') of SAND ('george, 'French author', *nom de plume* of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin) in SONLOVERS, an anagram ('confuse') of 'no 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: Money is better \u2014 land contracts (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money\nA charade of CAP ('better' as a verb) plus ITAL[y] ('land') minus the last letter ('contracts')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deviate from act in motion (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TURN OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deviate\nA charade of TURN ('act') plus OFF ('in 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: Carpet Power's removed mark (5)","output":"### Answer: CARET \n ### Explanation: Definition: mark\nA simple subtraction: 'car[p]et' minus the P ('power's 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: Act on stage (9)","output":"### Answer: REPRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act\nA charade of RE ('on') plus PRESENT ('stage', 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: Naughty individual goes in after energy is discharged (10)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharged\nAn envelope ('goes in') of ONE (individual') in E ('energy') plus X-RATED ('naughty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about novice and others (2,2)","output":"### Answer: ET AL \n ### Explanation: Definition: and others\nA charade of ETA, a reversal ('about') of ATE ('worried') plus L ('novice')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assertions from Aldi: 'Tesco ran badly' (12)","output":"### Answer: DECLARATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assertions\nAn anagram ('badly') of 'Aldi Tesco 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: Vehicle needing day to book (4)","output":"### Answer: CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\nA charade of CAR ('vehicle') plus D ('day'). Think a soccer referee."}
{"instruction":"You 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 steak dinner primarily? Win, having lost weight with it? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ATKINS DIET \n ### Explanation: Cook steak dinner primarily? Win, having lost weight with it? (6,4)\nAn anagram ('cook') of 'steak' plus D ('**D**inner primarily') plus '[w]in' minus the W ('having lost weight') plus 'it', with an &lit 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: TV work to state Clare Balding is racing (9,12)","output":"### Answer: SATELLITE BROADCASTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV work\nAn anagram ('racing'?) of 'to state Clare Balding 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: Suffer through short treatment (5)","output":"### Answer: INCUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suffer\nA charade of IN ('through') plus CUR[e] ('treatment') 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: Matter for reflection: sit and think (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: think\nA charade of SUP, a reversal ('for reflection') of PUS ('matter') plus POSE ('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: I'm laughing with Tales For Suckers (7)","output":"### Answer: LOLLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suckers\nA charade of LOL (laugh out loud, textspeak for 'I'm laughing') plus LIES (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: Dog with stick up on deserted Exmoor (6)","output":"### Answer: COCKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nA charade of COCK ('stick up') plus ER ('deserted **E**xmoo**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: Kitty eating a bishop's bird (6)","output":"### Answer: PARROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nAn envelope ('eating') of 'a' plus RR (Right Reverend, address for a 'bishop') in POT ('kitty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up computer work, rest\u00adoring deleted spread\u00adsheet, initially for owners' documents (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TITLE DEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: owners' documents\nA charade of TI, a reversal ('backing up') of IT ('computer work') plus TLEDEED, an anagram ('restoring') of 'deleted' plus S ('**S**preadsheet 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: Can run inside to get American grub (5)","output":"### Answer: LARVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: grub\nAn envelope ('inside') of R ('run') in LAV ('can') plus A ('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: Doctor protects drug, making injection for certain people only (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: for certain people only\nAn envelope ('making injection') of E ('drug') in TOPSCRET, an anagram ('doctor') of 'protects'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bottom of toddler \u2014 it's alarming! (4)","output":"### Answer: REEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smell\nA charade of R ('bottom of toddle**R**') plus EEK! ('its alarming!')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 green filling in two holes in order (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERTOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went round\nAn envelope ('filling in') of VERT ('green') in O O ('two holes') plus OK ('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: Rich celebrity who believes in destiny (8)","output":"### Answer: FATALIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: who believes in destiny\nA charade of FAT ('rich') plus A-LIST ('celebrity')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up on time, not good getting rest (10)","output":"### Answer: STANDSTILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: rest\nA charade of STANDS ('gets up') plus T ('time') plus ILL ('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: American, however, is extremely thick (9)","output":"### Answer: LEASTWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: American, however\nLEAST WISE ('extremely 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: They reckon a bad copper enters section (8)","output":"### Answer: ABACUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They reckon\nA charade of ABACUSE, an envelope ('enters') of CU (chemical symbol, 'copper') in A BASE ('a bad'); plus S ('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: Place for knocking shop at the back: make love with rest when light goes on (8)","output":"### Answer: DOORSTEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for knocking\nA charade of DO ('make') plus O ('love') plus RSTE, an anagram ('when light'?) of 'rest' plus P ('sho**P** at the back'). 'Goes on' indicates the order of the particles, in a down 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: Fruity thing with desire to get laid regularly outside (6)","output":"### Answer: LITCHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruity thing\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 outside') of ITCH ('desire') in LI ('**L**a**I**d regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sergeant major goes off and attacks (6)","output":"### Answer: STORMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: attacks\nA reversal ('upset' in a down light) of SM ('sergeant major') plus ROTS ('goes 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: Standard paper to deliver (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standard\nA charade of I ('paper') plus DEAL ('deliver')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 part for choral society (4)","output":"### Answer: ALSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Further\nA hidden answer ('part') in 'chor**AL SO**ciety'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 excluded from US only today, outrageous, really! (3,4,3)","output":"### Answer: YOU DON\u2019T SAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: really\nAn anagram ('outrageous') od 'US on[l]y today' minus the L ('Liberal excluded')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Luminary Morris finally introducing art nouveau? (4)","output":"### Answer: STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Luminary\nA charade of S ('Morri**S** finally') plus TAR, an anagram ('nouveau') of 'art'. In the surface, William Morris was indeed influential in the art nouveau 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: Amorous, old, perverted and smelly (10)","output":"### Answer: MALODOROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: smelly\nAn anagram ('perverted') of 'amorous old'. If you were to use the word, it would be MALODOUR, but the adjective does not have the U. That's English English 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: Rod's pale before date (4)","output":"### Answer: WAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rod\nA charade of WAN ('pale') plus D ('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: Having three refusals from Merkel, called phone number (4-4-4)","output":"### Answer: NINE NINE NINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: phone number\nSounds like ('called') NEIN NEIN NEIN ('three refusals from Merkel'). The emergency phone number equivalent to 911 in the USA, or 111 in New Zealand (to acknowledge our faithful followers), or so 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: Politicians Dimbleby's confused by disappearing (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LIB DEMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politicians\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'Dimble[by]'s' minus BY ('by 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: 'Let's go, prepared, ahead of time?' 'Stop interfering!' (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GET LOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop interfering\nA charade of GETLOS, an anagram ('prepared') of 'let's go', plus T ('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: Man leaving big city for smaller city (7)","output":"### Answer: CHESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: smaller city\nA subtraction: [man]CHESTER ('big city') minus ('leaving') '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: Revamped attire's more attractive (7)","output":"### Answer: TASTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more attractive\nAn anagram ('revamped') of 'attire'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: Suspicious alarm tingles vaguely (8,1,3)","output":"### Answer: SMELLING A RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspicious\nAn anagram ('vaguely') of 'alarm tingles'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dilemmas in 1815 novel (4)","output":"### Answer: EMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1815 novel\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'dil**EMMA**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: Neither con breaking loose (10)","output":"### Answer: INCOHERENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: loose\nAn anagram ('breaking') of 'neither con'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Criticises as 'plainish' every now and then (4)","output":"### Answer: PANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticises\nAlternate letters ('every now and then') of '**P**l**A**i**N**i**S**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: Following fashion, vacuous lightweight to fall for small diversion (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MODEL TRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: small diversion\nA charade of MODE ('fashion') plus LT ('vacuous **L**ightweigh**T**') plus RAIN ('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: For starters, your aunt might steam veggies (4)","output":"### Answer: YAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: veggies \nFirst letters ('for starters') of '**Y**our **A**unt **M**ight **S**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: Heartlessly using lady is offensive (4)","output":"### Answer: UGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: offensive\nOuter letters ('heartlessly') of '**U**sin**G** **L**ad**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: Dispatched Devil to Wales? A superstition (3,5,4)","output":"### Answer: OLD WIVES\u2019 TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A superstition\nAn anagram ('dispatched') of 'Devil to 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: They're often presented at Christmas, films that few enjoy (7)","output":"### Answer: TURKEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're often presented at Christmas\nDouble 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: Australian given to reflection? Laughable (7)","output":"### Answer: AMUSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Laughable\nA charade of A ('Australian') plus MUSING ('given to reflection' \u2013 or should 'given to' be regarded as instruction?)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rising in unopened kind of bomb: funny \u2026 and serious (10)","output":"### Answer: TRAGICOMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: funny \u2026 and serious\nAn envelope ('in') of RAGIC, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of CIGAR ('smoke') in [a]TOMIC ('kind of bomb') minus its first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in the doghouse? Bloody Everyman and colleagues (3,7)","output":"### Answer: RED SETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who's in the doghouse?\nA charade of RED ('bloody') plus SETTERS ('Everyman and colleagues')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 where reproductive organ is seen in amphibian, exotic creature (3,9)","output":"### Answer: NEW TESTAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: B\nAn envelope ('is seen in') of STAMEN ('reproductive organ') in NEWT ('amphibian') plus ET (the ExtraTerrestial, 'exotic 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: One who's woolly and disreputable? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SHEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who's woolly and disreputable\nI suppose that you would call this a cryptic definition, for want of a better 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: A meal with beans cooked for one on deck (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ABLE SEAMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one on deck\nAn anagram ('cooked') of 'a meal' plus '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: Unexpectedly, see vibrating neutrino losing energy (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unexpectedly, see\nAn anagram ('vibrating') of 'n[e]utrino' minus the E ('losing 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: Flower opening initially, offensive scent emitted (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TEA ROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nA charade of TEAR ('opening') plus OSE ('initially **O**ffensive **S**cent **E**mitted')"}
{"instruction":"You 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: 'tapas includes cheese' (4)","output":"### Answer: FETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\nA hidden answer ('includes') in 'wi**FE TA**pas'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upside-down bats with cause to be unconscious (4)","output":"### Answer: STUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause to be unconscious\nA reversal ('upside-down' in a down light) of NUTS ('bats')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Membranes (a thousand) in a mess (5)","output":"### Answer: AMNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Membranes\nA charade of 'a' plus M (Roman numeral, 'thousand') plus NIA, an anagram ('mess') of 'in a'. The plural of amnion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 storage medium playing on air gets inside head (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PIANO ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music storage medium\nAn envelope ('gets inside') of IANOR, an anagram ('playing') of 'on air' in POLL ('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: After interval, judge is indifferent (5-4)","output":"### Answer: THIRD-RATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: indifferent\nA charade of THIRD (musical 'interval') plus RATE ('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: Produce cut when Pence intervenes (5)","output":"### Answer: SPAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produce\nAn envelope ('when \u2026 intervenes') of P ('Pence') in SAWN ('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: 'Butterfly Month' involves performing (7)","output":"### Answer: MONARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butterfly\nAn envelope ('involves') of ON ('performing') in MARCH ('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: Prized example of peer pressure at the start (5)","output":"### Answer: PEARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prized example\nA charade of P ('pressure') plus EARL ('peer'), with 'at the start' indicating the order of the 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: Obliterate extremely lacking African prince (3)","output":"### Answer: RAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: African prince\nA subtraction: [e]RAS[e] ('obliterate') minus its outer letters ('extremely 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: African country's familiar popul\u00adist politician changes sides (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: African country\nNIGEL (Farage, 'familiar populist politician') with the L replaced by R ('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: Cast out parsley? (7)","output":"### Answer: PLAYERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cast\nAn anagram ('out') 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: Jewellery calls for attention to collar (7)","output":"### Answer: EARRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jewellery\nThe answer is clear, but I struggled with the wordplay. The best I can do is to regard 'calls for' as linkage between definition and wordplay, which then is a charade of EAR ('attention') plus RING ('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: No hope at all for this \u00a31,001? (5)","output":"### Answer: GONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: No hope at all for this\nA charade of G (divvying up the cash, '\u00a31,000' \u2013 originally, G referred to dollars, but it has also been applied to Sterling) plus ONER ('\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: Fish workers' means of effecting a run-through (9)","output":"### Answer: PIKESTAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: means of effecting a run-through\nPlainly correct: A charade of PIKE ('fish') plus STAFF ('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: Teller gets changed to run race (9)","output":"### Answer: RACONTEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teller\nAn anagram ('gets changed') of 'to run 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: British historian? Lay off this Chinese region! (5)","output":"### Answer: MACAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese region!\nA subtraction: MACAU[lay'] (Thomas Babington, 'British historian') minus LAY ('lay 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: Concluding it's foot-shaped (4)","output":"### Answer: LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concluding\nDouble 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: Paganini is to be played without 'pop' symbols (8)","output":"### Answer: INSIGNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: symbols\nAn anagram ('to be played') of '[Pa]ganini is' minus PA ('without pop')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Knave takes king for joker (4)","output":"### Answer: CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: joker\nAn envelope ('takes') if R (*rex*, 'king') in CAD ('knave')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting back into Prague ground to assemble, as in former days (8)","output":"### Answer: UPGATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: assemble, as in former days\nAn envelope ('getting \u2026 into') of TH, a reversal ('back') of H ('hard') plus T ('time') in UPGAER, an anagram ('ground') of 'Prague'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about the coreless apples? (6)","output":"### Answer: EATERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: apples?\nAn envelope ('about') of TE ('**T**h**E** coreless') in EARS ('features'). The question mark is for the indication by 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: Tool case linking device (3,7)","output":"### Answer: BOX SPANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tool\nA charade of BOX ('case') plus SPANNER ('linking 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: Cup presented wrongly to a lazy person (6)","output":"### Answer: POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: lazy person\nA charade of POT ('cup') plus ATO, an anagram ('presented wrongly') of '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: Dope cut with large narrow hollow (4)","output":"### Answer: GLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: narrow hollow\nAn envelope ('cut with') of L ('large') in GEN (information, 'dope')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the mess made by Flash, the dog? (3,2)","output":"### Answer: MOP UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear the mess\nA charade of MO (moment, 'flash\") plus PUP ('the 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: Multi-wheeled transport used in this posh car enclosure (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ROLLER RINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Multi-wheeled transport used in this\nA charade of ROLLER (Rolls Royce, 'posh car') plus RINK ('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: Holly cut off singular killjoy (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holly cut off\nA charade of S ('singular') plus PRIG ('killjoy'). An unannounced indication by 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: Order repeatedly issued by them for audio equipment? (8)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order repeatedly issued by them\nDouble definition. I would hazard a guess that the first definition was occasioned by the recent retirement of 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: Direction of type of desktop display system jig? (8)","output":"### Answer: GUIDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Direction\nA charade of GUI (Graphical User Interface, 'type of desktop display system') plus DANCE ('jig')."}
{"instruction":"You 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? I can't \u2014 lacking time for observation and application (6)","output":"### Answer: ARNICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: application\nA subtraction: '[le]ARNICA[nt]' minus ('lacking') LENT ('time of observation' before Easter). Arnica is a genus in the sunflower family; an extract of the flowers of some species has been used as an 'application' to treat bruises."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Drinker's snack? (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drinker\nDouble 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: Miss touring Gibraltar, having rejected Rabat (4)","output":"### Answer: GIRL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss\nAn anagram ('touring') of 'Gibraltar' minus ('having rejected') 'Rabat' \u2013 anagram first, then the 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: Timeless puzzle causes depression (4)","output":"### Answer: SUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: depression\nA subtraction: S[t]UMP (verb, 'puzzle') minus the T ('timeless')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A year's worth of the drink, son, inside for us \u2014 no getting drunk! (4,7)","output":"### Answer: FOUR SEASONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A year's worth\nAn envelope ('inside') of SEA ('the drink') plus S ('son') in FOURONS, an anagram ('getting drunk') of 'for us 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: Very tiny boat with a man in charge (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBATOMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very tiny\nA charade of SUB ('boat') plus 'a' plus TOM ('man') plus I\/C ('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: Ordered Powell to stop short (4)","output":"### Answer: BADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ordered\nA subtraction: BADE[n] (Robert Baden-'Powell', founder of the Boy Scout Movement) minus the last letter ('to stop 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: Haircut on kid is one way to ring the changes (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BOB MINOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: one way to ring the changes\nA charade of BOB ('haircut') plus MINOR ('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: City boundaries gas penetrates (6)","output":"### Answer: RHEIMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nAn envelope ('penetrates') of HE (chemical symbol, helium, 'gas') in RIMS ('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: Lively end to working week, heaven (6)","output":"### Answer: FRISKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\nA charade of FRI (day, 'end to working week') plus SKY ('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: Getting on at this school? (8)","output":"### Answer: BOARDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting on\nDouble 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: Believe journalist struck through review (6)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Believe\nAn envelope ('through' \u2013 or 'struck through', reflecting the editor's function) of ED ('journalist'; 'struck' could indicate the abbreviation) in CRIT ('review')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, unreliable person not found at such a university? (8)","output":"### Answer: REDBRICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: such a university\nRED BRICK as a left-wing reliable 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: Dwarfs stay extremely desirable, they learn (8)","output":"### Answer: STUDENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they learn\nAn envelope ('stay') of DE ('extremely **D**esirabl**E**') in STUNTS ('dwarfs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 turf green for this British activity (6)","output":"### Answer: RACING \n ### Explanation: Definition: The turf\nThe definition I have picked refers to horse racing, but British racing green was formerly the colour of motor 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: Ballad from north anybody plays (5,3)","output":"### Answer: DANNY BOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ballad\nAn anagram ('plays') of N ('north') plus 'anybody'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 units heard of in Holland (6)","output":"### Answer: JOULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work units\nSounds like ('heard of') JOOLS ('Holland', musician and TV 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: A pastry's turned into layers (6)","output":"### Answer: STRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: layers\nA reversal ('turned into') of A TART'S ('a pastry'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: Google's house servant (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HOME PAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Google\nA charade of HOME ('house') plus PAGE ('servant'). While Google would be very happy if you made it your home page, I bridle at 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: Strong drink some fear a killer (4)","output":"### Answer: ARAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong drink\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'fe**AR A K**iller', for the aniseed-flavoured 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: Place for charter party not set: Imogen finally picked venue (9)","output":"### Answer: RUNNYMEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for chart\nA charade of RUNNY ('not set') plus ME ('Imogen') plus DE ('finally picke**D** venu**E**'). Magna Carta was agreed to at Runnymede."}
{"instruction":"You 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 so men can get round track (5)","output":"### Answer: SPOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: track\nAn envelope ('can get round') of P ('parking') in 'so' plus OR (Other Ranks, '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: Second-hand medal going first at a loss (7)","output":"### Answer: BEMUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: at a loss\nA charade of BEM (British Empire 'Medal') plus USED ('second-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: Beer down under is thin and metallic (5)","output":"### Answer: TINNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beer down under\nDouble 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: Where astronaut may one day get wine and chocolate? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: MARS BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: chocolate\nDouble definition, the first perhaps fanciful."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on to make flavouring (9)","output":"### Answer: CORIANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flavouring\nAn anagram ('to make') of 'carried 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: Mixer (large) swallowed in drinking bout (7)","output":"### Answer: BLENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mixer\nAn envelope ('swallowed in') of L ('large') in BENDER ('drinking 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: Religious lecturer securing taxi to drop book off (9)","output":"### Answer: DOMINICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious\nAn envelope ('securing') of MINICA[b] ('taxi') minus the B ('to drop book') in DON ('lecturer', when not doing research). 'Religious' as a noun, a person in monastic 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: Perform in terror, twanging muscle (9)","output":"### Answer: RETRACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: muscle\nAn envelope ('in') of ACT ('perform') in RETROR, an anagram (the curious 'twanging') of '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: In US, smart retreat by black political leader (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TONY BLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: political leader\nA charade of TONY ('in US, smart') plus B ('black) plus LAIR ('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: Research for one that is not worth explaining (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DON\u2019T ASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: that is not worth explaining\nDON TASK ('research 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: He yawns uncontrollably: should I stop? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SAY WHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: should I stop?\nAn anagram ('uncontrollably') of 'he yawns'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 barrister, not old, is to screw up (7)","output":"### Answer: CRUMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: screw up\nA charade of C ('Conservative') plus RUMP[o]LE (of the Bailey, 'barrister' played by Leo McKern in the fondly remembered TV series) minus the O ('not 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: Lucky to get stuck on yacht (5)","output":"### Answer: JAMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lucky\nSearch engines respond to \"jammy yacht\", but, apart from a particular yacht called Jammy, do not seem to provide any reason for the association; so the definition is OK, but as for the rest\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: Birdie? Yes and no (5)","output":"### Answer: EAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birdie?\nAn EAGLE is a 'bird(ie)', but in golf the former is a score of two under par, while the latter is just one 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: Seat: I offered support for member not returned PM (9,5)","output":"### Answer: ISLINGTON NORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seat\nA charade of 'I' plus ('offered') SLING ('support *for member*') plus TON ('not returned') plus NORTH ('PM'; Lord NORTH was Prime Minister of Great Britain 1770-1782). The House of Commons seat of the definition is held by Jeremy ~~Corbin~~ *Corbyn*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 borough cut back foreign money (7)","output":"### Answer: HACKNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: London borough\nA charade of HACK ('cut') plus NEY, a reversal ('back') of YEN ('foreign money', Japanese 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: Clifftop home creepy, we hear? (5)","output":"### Answer: EYRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clifftop home\nSounds like ('we hear') EERIE ('creepy'). It's for the birds \u2013 eagles, 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: Endless suffering: Boris's heart consumed by power issue (9)","output":"### Answer: PERDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Endless suffering\nAn envelope ('consumed by') of R ('Bo**R**is's heart') in P ('power') plus EDITION ( '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: Backtrack twice and workers lit up by party leader? I don't believe you! (4,4,5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't believe you!\nA charade of LIAR LIAR, a reversal ('back'-) 'twice' of RAIL (-'track') plus P ('**P**arty leader') plus ANTS ('workers') plus ON ~~FILE~~ *FIRE *('lit up'), with 'by' suggesting the order of the 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: Are various small birds travelling west, after starling initially again takes over (9)","output":"### Answer: REASSUMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: again takes over\nA charade of REA, an anagram ('various') of 'are' plus S ('**S**tarling initially') plus SUMES, a reversal ('travelling west') of S ('small') plus EMUS ('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: Radioactive element in preservative for good health (5)","output":"### Answer: SALUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: good health\nAn envelope ('in') of U (chemical symbol for uranium 'radioactive element') in SALT ('preservative')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 2 from 4 (x 2) for shipment (7)","output":"### Answer: FREIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shipment\nA charade of FR ('middle two from 4' i.e. **F**ou**R** with the middle two letters removed) plus EIGHT ('4 (x2)', with the '4' 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: Was PM unprejudiced, where only the elite accommodated? (7)","output":"### Answer: MAYFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: where only the elite accommodated?\nWas MAY (Theresa, 'PM') FAIR ('unprejudiced')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 roads home (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: home\nSounds like ('discuss') ROUTES ('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: Back to basics here, as Conserv\u00adative taking drugs? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back to basics here\nA charade of SQUARE ('Conservative' \u2013 perhaps without the capital C) plus ON E ('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: Where lies circulating around famous Downing Street figure, might this have extra traction? (3-7)","output":"### Answer: SIX-WHEELER \n ### Explanation: Definition: might this have extra traction?\nAn envelope ('around') of X (Roman numeral 10, 'famous Downing Street figure') in SIWHEELER, an anagram ('circulating') of 'where 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: Mastermind tune for worms (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: worms\nA charade of PLAN ('mastermind'; a better fit as a verb) plus ARIA ('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: Individual absorbed by course, virtually complete (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: complete\nAn envelope ('absorbed by') of I ('individual') in ENTRE[e] (meal 'course') minus the last letter ('virtually')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Guns raised for quarry in glen? (4)","output":"### Answer: STAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarry in glen?\nA reversal ('raised' in a down light) of GATS ('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: One sport he worked on, nearing defeat (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE ROPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: nearing defeat\nAn anagram ('worked on') of 'one sport 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: Sloth near Ealing fed last of spaghetti (8)","output":"### Answer: INACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sloth\nAn envelope ('fed') of I ('last of spaghett**I**') in IN ACTON ('near Ealing', suburbs 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: Report scale and method as liquid strained (4)","output":"### Answer: WHEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: liquid strained\nSounds like WEIGH ('scale') and WAY ('method')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, penning newspaper material that's shabby, is for the practical approach (10)","output":"### Answer: PRAGMATISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the practical approach\nAn envelope ('penning') of RAG ('newspaper') plus MAT ('material that's shabby'?) plus 'is' in PM ('Boris' Johnson, 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: Stallion's back on course \u2014 whereas this one isn't (3-7)","output":"### Answer: NON-STARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: whereas this one isn't\nA charade of N ('stallio**N**'s back') plus 'on' plus STARTER (meal '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: Final drink full of street talk (4-4)","output":"### Answer: LAST-GASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fina\nAn envelope ('full of') of ST ('street') plus GAS ('talk') in LAP ('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: In fun, absolute ruler's beginning to splash out \u2014 he can certainly afford it! (6,2,6)","output":"### Answer: SULTAN OF BRUNEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: he can certainly afford it!\nAn anagram ('to splash out') of 'in fun absolute' plus R ('**R**uler's beginning'), with an extended definition for one of the richest people 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: Question put to liquidator by business, seriously? (3,3,7,2,2)","output":"### Answer: ARE YOU WINDING ME UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: seriously?\nDefinition and literal interpretation. Colloquially, the question asks whether you are just saying something to annoy 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: Those speaking for author (6)","output":"### Answer: SAYERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those speaking\nDouble definition, the 'author' being Dorothy L Sayers."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tartan worn by chief of clan (6)","output":"### Answer: PLACID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unruffled\nAn envelope ('worn by') of C ('chief of **C**lan') in PLAID ('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: Vegetable essence (6)","output":"### Answer: MARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetable\nDouble 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: Aligns malfunctioning warning light (6)","output":"### Answer: SIGNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: warning light\nAn anagram ('malfunctioning') of 'aligns'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 employment is a piece of luck (1,4,3)","output":"### Answer: A GOOD JOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure employment\nDouble 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: Girl is both good and bad (4)","output":"### Answer: GILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA charade of G ('good') plus ILL ('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: Me always sick? There's a surprise (4,1,5)","output":"### Answer: WELL I NEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's a surprise\nDefinition and literal interpretation (with a bit of unusual syntax)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 responsibility for transporting the paint? (5,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CARRY THE CAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take responsibility\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stupid about silver being immensely popular (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL THE RAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: immensely popular\nAn envelope ('about') of AG (chemical symbol, 'silver') in ALL THERE ('not 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: Another time in the north (4)","output":"### Answer: THEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Another time\nA hidden answer in '**THE N**orth' \u2013 or a charade, take your 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: Spray knocks antelope back after short jump (8)","output":"### Answer: SPRINKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spray\nA charade of SPRIN[g] ('jump') minus the last letter ('short') plus KLE, a reversal ('knocks \u2026 back') of ELK (not an '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: Artist not following straight career? (6)","output":"### Answer: TURNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nObvious, however you want to describe 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: Woman selected from deli, normally (6)","output":"### Answer: ELINOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman\nA hidden answer ('selected from') in 'd**ELI NOR**mally'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arranged in advance, gift's not new (6)","output":"### Answer: PRESET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arranged in advance\nA subtraction: PRESE[n]T ('gift') minus the N ('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: Main goal: to be relaxed in the shade (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNOLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the shade\nAn anagram ('to be relaxed') of 'main goal'. As for the surface, I'll drink to 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: Great wave means trouble in front of the ship (6)","output":"### Answer: BILLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great wave\nAn envelope ('in') of ILL ('trouble') in BOW ('front of 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: Arrived, having secured posh car to roll up for tea (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMOMILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tea\nAn envelope ('having secured') of OMIL, a reversal ('to roll up' in a down light) of LIMO ('posh car') in CAME ('arrived')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's place in game (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Captain's place\nDouble 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: Sound boost for man (6)","output":"### Answer: PHILIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\nA 'sound' alike of FILLIP ('boost'). Vulcan has avoided the ambiguity of many homophone clues, but has left himself open to the charge of a vague definition. Sorry guy, you can't 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: This the last spoon? (6)","output":"### Answer: WOODEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: This the last spoon?\nA reference to the booby 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: One may be spoilt for choice in an election (6,5)","output":"### Answer: BALLOT PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One may be spoilt for choice in an election\nCryptic 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: Does it make the bank secure? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: REEF KNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does it make the bank secure?\nA charade of REEF ('bank') plus KNOT ('secure'), with an extended 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: Star guide to note (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTERISK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\nDouble\/crypticish 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: If worried, please pass (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pass\nAn anagram ('if worried') of '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: Abandon cause that shows flaw (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon cause\nDouble 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: Fool hems in one inexperienced driver in the half-dark (6)","output":"### Answer: TWILIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the half-dark\nAn envelope ('hems in') of I ('one') plus L ('inexperienced driver') in 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: Shake down old revolutionary that's turned up (6)","output":"### Answer: EXTORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shake down\nA charade of EX ('old') plus TORT, a reversal ('that's turned up' in a down light) of TROT ('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: Technocrat redesigned form of protection (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TRENCH COAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of protection\nAn anagram ('redesigned') of 'technocrat'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lost, wandering around Norman city (2,2)","output":"### Answer: ST LO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norman city\nAn anagram ('wandering around') of 'lost', for the city in Normandy, more properly Saint-L\u00f4."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ensuring independence abandoned when changing side (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE GUNNERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: side\nA charade of THE (definite 'article') plus GUNNERS, an anagram ('when changing') of 'ensur[i]ng' minus the I ('independence abandoned'). THE GUNNERS is the nickname of Arsenal Football Club ('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: Suggestive banter, perhaps, revealed in regressive corporations (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suggestive banter, perhaps\nA reversal ('regressive') of TUMS ('corporations' as bellies, particularly if generous). 'Revealed' in a crossword clue generally suggests a hidden answer, but here is just connective 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: French girl in beret attends dance (2,10)","output":"### Answer: ST BERNADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French girl\nAn anagram ('dance') of 'beret attends'. Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879) was canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1933 as Saint Bernadette of Lourdes. 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: 'Poop a swear word?' 'Almost' 'That's clear' (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN FOCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clear\nA charade of INFO (information, 'poop') plus CUS[s] ('swear word') 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: Think about taste? Oddly, it needs to be experienced (4-3)","output":"### Answer: MUST-SEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it needs to be experienced\nAn envelope ('about') of TSE ('**T**a**S**t**E** oddly') in MUSE ('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: Embroils parents in strife (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTRAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Embroils\nAn anagram ('in strife') of '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: Cool to reach number one, perhaps, for musician (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ICE CUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: musician\nA charade of ICE ('cool', as a verb) plus ('to reach') CUBE ('number one, perhaps'; 1 cubed is 1). O'Shea Jackson, stage name ICE CUBE, includes rapping among his many talents."}
{"instruction":"You 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 blazing in zest, pur\u00e9e, etc? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: CREPE SUZETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's blazing in zest, pur\u00e9e, etc?\nAn anagram ('what's blazing'? I think that the choice of anagrind owes more to the &lit meaning than the wordplay) of 'zest pur\u00e9e etc'. Cr\u00eapes Suzette (generally in the plural) is a dessert of thin pancakes in a sauce containing orange zest, juice (Escoffier has tangerine zest and juice; pur\u00e9e is close, if not exact) and enough orange liqueur to allow the dessert to be served flamb\u00e9 \u2013 set ablaze."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on, a harpooner and boy? (4)","output":"### Answer: AHAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Early on, a harpooner and boy?\nFirst letters ('early on') of '**A** **H**arpooner **A**nd **B**oy'. In *Moby Dick*, Captain AHAB of the Pequod first took to sea at the age of 18 as a boy-harpooner. A first-rate &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: Evergreen Shakespearean killer, not half: 'Ides isn't tragic' (10)","output":"### Answer: ASPIDISTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evergreen\nA charade of ASP ('Shakespearean killer', Antony and Cleopatra -at least, Cleopatra) plus ID IS TRA ('not half: **ID**es **IS**n't **TRA**gic')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 national? Not so: African nation (4)","output":"### Answer: MALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: African nation\nA subtraction: [So]MALI ('African national') minus SO ('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: Old writers mentioned before, adopting eastern magic words (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN SESAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: magic words\nAn envelope ('adopting') of E ('eastern') in O ('old') plus PENS ('writers') plus SAME ('mentioned before'; grammatically doubtful)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 skirt (4)","output":"### Answer: TUTU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Archbishop\nDouble definition. Desmond Tutu was the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town 1986-1996."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Sweden missing the point at first (4)","output":"### Answer: EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM\nA subtraction: '[Sw]EDEN' minus SW ('missing the point at first' \u2013 'point' of the compass, of course), for Anthony EDEN, Prime Minister of the UK 1955-57."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taking year to be concerned about lough in part of Ireland (6,5)","output":"### Answer: COUNTY CLARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Ireland\nA charade of COUNT ('nobleman') plus Y ('year') plus CLARE, an envelope ('about') of L ('lough') in CARE ('be concerned')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ruins, discern evidence of blaze (7)","output":"### Answer: CINDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: evidence of blaze\nAn anagram ('in ruins') of 'discern'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 associate member of Nato, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ACRONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nato, perhaps\nA charade of A CRONY ('an associate') plus M ('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: Potato and mouse (once tail removed) cooked as comfort food (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TOMATO SOUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: comfort food\nAn anagram ('cooked') of 'potato' plus 'mous[e]' minus the last letter ('once tail removed'). It sounds about as appetizing as strawberry tart with less rat (but that included the tails)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Highest degree, English, old examination accepted, above board (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE LEVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: above board\nAn envelope ('accepted') of NTH ('highest degree' \u2013 as in \"to the nth\") plus E ('English') in O LEVEL ('old examination'). It is perhaps ambiguous, but I would have thought that 'accepted' here would more likely suggest an envelope in 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: Diners' sweet concoction? (7,4)","output":"### Answer: DESSERT WINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diners' sweet concoction?\nAn anagram ('concoction') of 'diners sweet', with an &lit 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: Prepare for Auld Lang Syne, with number going wonderfully (4,1,5)","output":"### Answer: LIKE A CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: wonderfully\nAt Hogmanay, it is the custom to join hands to sing Auld Lang Syne \u2013 LI[n]K EACH ARM, minus the N ('with number 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: How fell fat sort!? (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: OFF THE WALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: How fell fat sort!?\nAn anagram ('sort') of 'how fell fat', with an &lit reference to Humpty Dumpty."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and locks away (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SHUTS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gags\nDouble 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: Cold, topless, in Spain and Portugal (7)","output":"### Answer: IBERIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Spain and Portugal\nA subtraction: [s]IBERIAN ('cold') minus its first 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: Estonian regularly visited Italian hot spot (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian hot spot\nAlternate letters ('regularly visited') of '**E**s**T**o**N**i**A**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: Art gallery's thank-you note (4)","output":"### Answer: TATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Art gallery\nA charade of TA ('thank you') plus TE ('note' of the sol-fa). To end with, a couple of relatively fresh takes on crossword staples."}
{"instruction":"You 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 maiden caught in cold shower some offensive words? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HATE MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: some offensive words?\nAn envelope ('caught in') of ATE ('had') plus M ('maiden', cricket summaries) in HAIL ('cold shower')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 get English degree after school (6)","output":"### Answer: SCHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\nA charade of SCH ('school') plus E ('English') plus MA ('degree' of Master 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: Form 1 starts to consider some well-known books (8)","output":"### Answer: CLASSICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: well-known books\nA charade of CLASS ('form') plus I ('one') plus CS ('starts to **C**onsider **S**ome')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 work, seller is to escape getting involved (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OPT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: escape getting involved\nA charade of OP (*opus*, 'work') plus TOUT ('seller')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lecture, having switched sides (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of inspiration\nORATE ('lecture') with its outer letters swapped ('having switched sides'), for the Muse of lyric poetry; her eight sisters are less frequently encountered in crosswords."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in staggering movement, hero in act of defiance (9)","output":"### Answer: REBELLION \n ### Explanation: Definition: act of defiance\nAn envelope ('in') of B ('bishop', chess notation) in REEL ('staggering movement') plus LION ('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: Book to excite man into tales (12)","output":"### Answer: LAMENTATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\nAn anagram ('to excite') of 'man into tales', for the '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: Scot and Austrian working together in a branch of science (12)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONAUTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a branch of science\nAn anagram ('working together') of 'Scot' plus 'Austrian', for the science of space travel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Added time had arisen after injury (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ADAR SHENI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Added time\nAn anagram ('after injury') of 'had arisen', for a thirteenth month added 7 times every 19 years in the Jewish calendar to keep the year, otherwise of 12 lunar months, in sync with the seasons \u2013 serving essentially the same purpose as a leap 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: Island thus seen looking west from Roman harbour (5)","output":"### Answer: OSTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman\nA reversal ('seen looking west' in an across light) of AIT ('island') plus SO ('thus'). Ostia Antica is the site of ancient Rome's 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: Interrupts with instruction to reduce wickedness (4,2)","output":"### Answer: CUTS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interrupts\nCUT SIN ('instruction to reduce 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: Mars \u2014 a visit (ET) to be arranged? (8)","output":"### Answer: VITIATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mars\nAn anagram ('to be arranged') of 'a visit ET'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 place of vice, always hiding its face (6)","output":"### Answer: DENVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nA charade of DEN ('place of vice') plus [e]VER ('always') minus its first letter ('hiding its 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: Physicist showing anxiety with short memory (8)","output":"### Answer: ANGSTROM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Physicist\nA charade of ANGST ('anxiety') plus ROM ('short' for Read Only 'Memory'), for the Swedish 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: Prime minister on television, one seeking to steal information (6)","output":"### Answer: HACKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prime minister on television\nDouble definition, the first being the fictional Jim Hacker of the TV sitcom *Yes, 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: Emperor's function to keep rule in India (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAJAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emperor\nAn envelope ('to keep') of RAJ ('rule in India') in TAN (tangent, mathematical '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: Sugar upset tot before Virginia tucked into fish and duck (9)","output":"### Answer: MUSCOVADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sugar\nA charade of MUS, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of SUM ('tot') plus COVADO, an envelope ('tucked into') of VA ('Virginia', USPS standard abbreviation) in COD ('fish') plus O ('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: Put away in vehicle, packed in box: drug smuggled in (12)","output":"### Answer: INCARCERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put away\nA charade of 'in' plus CAR ('vehicle') plus CERATED, an envelope ('smuggled in') of E ('drug') in CRATED ('packed in 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: Black stuff with core of soft or hard material (5)","output":"### Answer: COPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard material\nAn envelope ('with core of') of P (musically 'soft') in COAL ('black stuff'). Copal is a hard resin."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Them old books? I study some\u00adthing on the computer! (8)","output":"### Answer: EMOTICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: some\u00adthing on the computer!\nA charade of EM ('them old'. Although now regarded as a colloquial abbreviation for 'them', in Old English it was a form in its own right) plus OT (Old Testament 'books') plus 'I' plus CON ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 like part of Birmingham, creating surprise? (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTONISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: surprise\nASTON-ISH (playfully, 'a bit like part of Birmingham'. If you do not know Birmingham, think soccer and Aston Villa)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bionics unconventionally as medical specialist (12)","output":"### Answer: OBSTETRICIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: medical specialist\nAn anagram ('unconventionally') of 'treat bionics'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 penned by investigators for geological study (9)","output":"### Answer: TECTONICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: geological study\nAn envelope ('penned by') of TONIC ('note') in TECS (colloquial abbreviation for detectives, 'investigators')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 housed in rotten stable (8)","output":"### Answer: BALANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: stable\nAn envelope ('housed in') of LANCE ('weapon') 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: Distress of nurse once, char\u00adacteristic concealed (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAITEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distress\nAn envelope ('concealed') of TRAIT ('characteristic') in SEN ('nurse once'; State Enrolled Nurse was a graduate from a training course, prior to reorganization in 1990)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rupee coin (6)","output":"### Answer: STATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: coin\nA charade of STATE ('country') plus R ('rupee')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 provided when Dane, maybe, is given honour (6)","output":"### Answer: HANSOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carriage\nA charade of HANS ('Dane, maybe') plus OM (Order of Merit, '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: Criticise bargain with Europe, finally (5)","output":"### Answer: SNIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\nA charade of SNIP ('bargain') plus E ('Europ**E**, finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, restricting speed initially, then create a stir (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: create a stir\nAn envelope ('restricting') of S ('**S**peed initially') in ROUT ('drive away'). 'Then' does not fit very comfortably."}
{"instruction":"You 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's hurt before county game (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MARCO POLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traveller\nA charade of MAR ('hurt') plus CO ('county') plus POLO ('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: Mate with an unusual sibling produces litter (9)","output":"### Answer: PALANQUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: litter\nA charade of PAL ('mate') plus 'an' plus QUIN ('unusual sibling')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adhesive teeth quite lacking? (5)","output":"### Answer: GUMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adhesive\nDouble 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: US student crosses English river, looking amorous (3-4)","output":"### Answer: COW-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: looking amorous\nAn envelope ('crosses') of WEY ('English river' \u2013 not one of the usual suspects; there are two, one in the south-east and one in Dorset) in CO-ED (US 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: Slippery customer takes months to track and select for jury duty (7)","output":"### Answer: EMPANEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: select for jury duty\nAn envelope ('takes') of M ('months') plus PAN ('track'? \u2013 they are both cinema camera manoeuvres, but quite different)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and Oscar have sex over August (5)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: August\nA charade of R O ('Romeo and Oscar', radio alphabet) plus YAL, a reversal ('over') of LAY ('have 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: Polish problem (3)","output":"### Answer: RUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish\nAy, 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: Act like a student after bad mark horror (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: horror\nA charade of D ('bad mark') plus READ ('act like 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: Military type knocked back drink when having one-on-one (7)","output":"### Answer: SAMURAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military type\nA charade of SAMUR, a reversal ('knocked back') of RUM ('drink') plus AS ('when');. plus A ('one') plus ('on') I ('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: Hebe variety planted in front of one's busy workplace (7)","output":"### Answer: BEEHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: busy workplace\nA charade of BEEH, an anagram ('variety') of 'hebe' plus I'VE ('one's', as 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: Indian archway not suitably constructed to frame ancient deity (5)","output":"### Answer: TORAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian archway\nAn envelope ('to frame') of RA ('ancient deity', the Egyptian sun-god) in TON, an anagram ('suitable constructed') of 'not'. An obscure word, clearly clued."}
{"instruction":"You 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 postponed when sewer inspection fails to start (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RAIN CHECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invitation postponed\n[d]RAIN CHECK ('sewer inspection') minus its first letter ('fails to start'). Has the American expression crossed the pond?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Universities collectively taking climber the distance (3,6)","output":"### Answer: IVY LEAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Universities collectively\nA charade of IVY ('climber') plus LEAGUE ('the 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: Barnet seals? (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barnet\nDouble 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: Produce whip (4)","output":"### Answer: CROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produce\nDouble 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: Robin Hood's situation: showing ring, truly desperate to take a wife (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTLAWRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Robin Hood's situation\nA charade of O ('ring') plus UTLAWRY, an envelope ('to take') of 'a' plus W ('wife') in UTLRY, an anagram ('desperate') of '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: Where some may learn of drug (speed) (4)","output":"### Answer: ETON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where some may learn\nA charade of E ('drug') plus TON ('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: Burn with very little smoke and turn to dust (8)","output":"### Answer: SMOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burn\nA charade of S ('very little **S**moke') plus MOULDER (like John Brown's body, 'turn to dust')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's top feature, musically (6)","output":"### Answer: FRINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: S\nCryptic definition, a reference to the song \"The surrey with the fringe on top\" from the musical *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: Device for carrying back, say, fatty mixture (10)","output":"### Answer: HODGEPODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mixture\nA charade of HOD ('device for carrying') plus GE, a reversal ('back') of EG ('say') plus PODGE ('fatty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 crude bitter? A familiar complaint (6,4)","output":"### Answer: COMMON COLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: A familiar complaint\nA charade of COMMON ('rather crude') plus COLD ('bitter')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sucks energy from flower (4)","output":"### Answer: PONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\nA subtraction: P[e[ONY ('flower') minus the E ('sucking energy 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: Kinks to play winter sport stadium at first (5)","output":"### Answer: CURLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kinks\nA charade of CURL ('play winter sport' \u2013 'winter' if it is played outdoors, I suppose) plus S ('**S**tadium 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: Hollywood star who once shone at the top (3,7)","output":"### Answer: YUL BRYNNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hollywood star\nCryptic definition, referring to the actor's shaved head, originally adopted for his role in *The King 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: Writer's place in the wilds? (5)","output":"### Answer: LODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nDouble definition; The 'writer' could be one of several, with David Lodge being perhaps the best 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: Fine material from Dylan: 'Chuck the Alien' (8)","output":"### Answer: BOBBINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine material\nA charade of BOB ('Dylan') plus BIN ('chuck') plus ET ('the 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: Led away from exceedingly awkward pressing need (8)","output":"### Answer: EXIGENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pressing need\nAn anagram ('awkward') of 'exce[ed]ing[l]y' minus LED ('led 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: Oscar-winning film: King Sebastian (6)","output":"### Answer: MARTYR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sebastian\nA charade of MARTY ('Oscar-winning film' with Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair) plus R ('*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: Lives round New Badger, like Cinderella (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN RAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Cinderella\nAn envelope ('round') of N ('new') plus RAG ('badger') in IS ('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: Tip: it's an inheritance limitation (4)","output":"### Answer: TAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tip\nDouble 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: Plonker from Stanislavski's school (4)","output":"### Answer: KISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plonker\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'Stanislavs**KI'S S**chool'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 change this lad's headgear (7)","output":"### Answer: STETSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: headgear\nA charade of STET ('don't change' in editing) plus SON ('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: Nancy's to dine, hosting a boss (7)","output":"### Answer: MANAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: boss\nAn envelope ('hosting') of 'a' in MANGER (French, to eat, \"Nancy's to dine')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 consist of cards in packs, as stated (5)","output":"### Answer: INDEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: It may consist of cards\nSounds like ('as stated') IN DECKS ('in packs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by staff after record's retrieved (9)","output":"### Answer: GOLDENROD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nA charade of GOL, a reversal ('retrieved') of LOG ('record') plus DEN ('study') plus ROD ('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: Big wheel in London to call meeting of viewers (3,7)","output":"### Answer: EYE CONTACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: meeting of viewers\nA charade of EYE ('big wheel in London'; the London Eye at the time of its opening in 2000 was the tallest Ferris wheel) plus CONTACT ('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: Personnel screen English Oscar star (4)","output":"### Answer: HERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: star\nA charade of HER, an envelope ('screen') of E ('English') in HR (human resources, 'personnel'); plus O ('Oscar')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 legend about Philby, for one (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE AGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philby, for one\nAn anagram ('bizarre') of 'legend 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: Journalist stayed in Parisian stone flats (5-1-5)","output":"### Answer: PIEDS-A-TERRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flats\nAn envelope ('in') of ED ('journalist') plus SAT ('stayed') in PIERRE (French, 'Parisian 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: Grand Polish food (4)","output":"### Answer: GRUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\nA charade of G ('grand') pus RUB ('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: Undermine company male with potential (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPROMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undermine\nA charade of CO ('company') plus M ('male') plus PROMISE ('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: Scottish case review, one specif\u00adically with limits in UK (9)","output":"### Answer: AVIZANDUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish case review\nA charade of A ('one') plus VIZ (*videlicet*, 'specifically') plus AND ('with') plus UM ('limits in UK' \u2013 **U**nited Kingdo**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: Portion of asparagus revolts pet (5)","output":"### Answer: SUGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: pet\nAn anagram ('revolts') of RAGUS ('portion of aspa**RAGUS**')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 money inspires Yankee oil producer (7)","output":"### Answer: SOYBEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: oil producer\nAn envelope ('inspires') of Y ('Yankee') in SO ('very') plus BEAN ('little money' \u2013 \"I haven't got a bean to my 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: Questionable cult defends American power (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Questionable\nAn envelope ('defends') of US ('American') plus P ('power') in SECT ('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: Sunny race in suburbs of Sydney (6)","output":"### Answer: SMILEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sunny\nAn envelope ('in') of MILE ('race', one of that length) in SY ('suburbs of **S**ydne**Y**' \u2013 outskirts, 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: Finished importing uranium provided (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDUED \n ### Explanation: Definition: provided\nAn envelope ('importing') of U (chemical symbol, 'uranium') in ENDED ('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: Bardot, say, dodges unruly head of state after congress (3,7)","output":"### Answer: SEX GODDESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bardot, say,\nA charade of SEX ('congress') plus GODDES, an anagram ('unruly') of 'dodges' plus S ('head of **S**tate'), with 'after' indicating the order of the particles, and 'say' for the indication by 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: Dark man on board heading off (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dark\n[k]NIGHT (chess, 'man on board') minus the first 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: Atomic group's spy meets uni\u00adversity lecturer in vehicle (9)","output":"### Answer: MOLECULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Atomic group's\nA charade of MOLE ('spy') plus CULAR, an envelope ('in') of U ('university') plus L ('lecturer') in CAR ('vehicle'). The apostrophe S justifies the adjectival 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: Book centre out for Christmas (4)","output":"### Answer: NOEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christmas\nNO[v]EL ('book') minus its middle letter ('centre 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: Frenchman and Yank upset one managing plots (8)","output":"### Answer: GARDENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one managing plots\nA reversal ('upset' in a down light) of RENE ('Frenchman') plus DRAG ('yank')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 entertain camp old soldiers (8)","output":"### Answer: REDCOATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They entertain camp\nDouble definition, the first referring to the entertainment staff at Butlins holiday camps."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peter puts up 20 homes for agents (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SAFE HOUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 20 homes for agents\nA charade of SAFE ('peter') plus HOUSES ('puts up'), with 20 being the answer to 20D, 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: Don turned off, such are Wordsworth's ways (9)","output":"### Answer: UNTRODDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: such are \nAn anagram ('off') of 'don turned', with reference to Wordsworth's poem \"She dwelt among the untrodden 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: Traveller briefly repelled girl viewer (8)","output":"### Answer: SPYGLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: viewer\nA charade of SPYG, a reversal ('repelled') of GYPS[y] ('traveller') minus the last letter ('briefly') plus LASS ('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: Collateral damage done to city user (8)","output":"### Answer: SECURITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collateral\nAn anagram ('damage done to') of 'city user'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bundle of surprising letters left on shelf (6)","output":"### Answer: SINGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: left on shelf\nA hidden answer ('a bundle of') in 'surpri**SING LE**tters'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 island, close to front, private (6)","output":"### Answer: SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: private\nA charade of S ('small') plus ECRET, which is CRETE ('island') with the last letter moved to the head ('close 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: Quizzes police sergeant about Unionist politician (5)","output":"### Answer: PUMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quizzes\nAN envelope (about') of U ('Unionist') plus MP ('politician') in PS ('police 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: Plucky people may have to pluck this (4)","output":"### Answer: GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plucky\nDouble 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: Hobo managed fun runs in a piece of Somerset? (2,5,7)","output":"### Answer: OF HUMAN BONDAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a piece of Somerset?\nAn anagram ('runs') of 'hobo managed fun', for the novel by W Somerset Maugham."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lady's eating last of cake, a little down (7)","output":"### Answer: FEATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little down\nAn envelope ('eating') of E ('last of cak**E**') in FAT ('large') plus HER ('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: Crook runs through life energetically (3,4)","output":"### Answer: CON BRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: energetically\nA charade of CON ('crook') plus BRIO, an envelope ('through') of R ('runs') in BIO (biography, 'life'), for 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: Navy tour in it at sea? Goodness! (9)","output":"### Answer: NUTRITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goodness\nAn anagram ('at sea') of N ('navy') plus 'tour in it' (or if you do not like including the abbreviation in the anagram, it can stand alone as the first 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: Flipping East End pastime includes nothing rough (5)","output":"### Answer: YOBBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: rough\nAn envelope ('includes') of O ('nothing') in YBBO, a reversal ('flipping') of [h]OBBY ('pastime') with the aspirate dropped ('East End'), with 'rough' 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: Channel as start for sail across the Atlantic (5)","output":"### Answer: SINUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Channel\nA charade of S ('start for **S**ail') plus IN US ('across the Atlantic' \u2013 but not from where 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: Said what VIP spotter will do is fine in the main (9)","output":"### Answer: SEAWORTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fine in the main\nSounds like ('said') SEE WORTHY ('what VIP spotter will 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: Aristotle tinkered with system for the better (9)","output":"### Answer: TOTALISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: system for the better\nAn anagram ('tinkered with') of 'Aristotle', the better being at 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: Bill ducks a subject to be ducked (5)","output":"### Answer: TABOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a subject to be ducked\nA charade of TAB ('bill') plus O O ('ducks')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Voiced disgust in music hall (5)","output":"### Answer: ODEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: music hall\nSounds like ('voiced') ODIUM ('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: Mastiff's tail wags around great group in pack (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FACE CARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: group in pack\nAn envelope ('around') of ACE ('great') in F ('mastif**F**'s tail')plus CARDS (amusing people, 'wags')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 see nurse with eccentric clothing (7)","output":"### Answer: LORGNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: It helps to see\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 clothing') of RGN (Registered General 'Nurse') in LOON ('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: To the west, a cool and a green Pacific region (7)","output":"### Answer: OCEANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pacific region\nA reversal ('to the west') of 'a' plus IN ('cool') plys 'a' plus ECO ('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: Great aid agreed, keeping Arab land waiting (7,7)","output":"### Answer: YEOMANS SERVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great aid\nA charade of YEOMANS, an envelope ('keeping') of OMAN ('Arab land') in YES ('agreed'); plus SERVICE ('waitng')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 get food from a waiter out to lunch? (3,4,7)","output":"### Answer: OFF ONES TROLLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: out to lunch\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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, after tax rises, to cheer (7)","output":"### Answer: HEARTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheer\nA charade of HEAR ('try') plus TEN, a reversal ('rises' in a down light) of NET ('after 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: Papers theatrically exaggerate revolutionary Muslim leader (5)","output":"### Answer: MAHDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muslim leader\nA reversal ('revolutionary') of ID ('papers') plus HAM ('theatrically 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: Stood up cold topless Dutch egotist (9)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: egotist\nA charade of NAR, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of RAN ('stood' \u2013 eg for political office) plus C ('cold') plus [m]ISSUS (wife, 'Dutch') minus the first 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: Painter's reason to take the bus back? (5)","output":"### Answer: BACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\nA reversal ('back') of NO CAB ('reason to take the bus'), for painter Francis Bacon. Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifiction, by Francis 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: One tending to brood and attack animal (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NANNY GOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\nA charade of NANNY ('one tending to brood' \u2013 that is, someone else's children) plus GO AT ('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: A European gets stuffed by British athlete (7)","output":"### Answer: ACROBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: athlete\nAn envelope ('gets stuffed by') of B ('British') in 'a' plus CROAT ('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: Way of saving face, so only come in disguise (7,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMY OF SCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way of saving\nAn anagram ('in disguise') of 'face so only 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: Chap sadly back around houses in Spanish city (9)","output":"### Answer: SALAMANCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish city\nAn envelope ('houses') of MAN ('chap') in SALA, a reversal ('back') of ALAS ('sadly') plus CA (*circa*, '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: Bad debts covered by firm; investor finally cheers up (9)","output":"### Answer: ATROCIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bad\nA charade of ATROC, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of CO ('firm') plus R ('investo**R** finally') plus TA ('cheers'); plus IOUS ('debts'), with 'covered by' indicating the order of the particles (in a down 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: Instrument or article with two round objects (7)","output":"### Answer: THEORBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nA charade of THE (definite 'article') plus ORB O ('two round objects'). A theorbo."}
{"instruction":"You 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 career in China, India or another country (7)","output":"### Answer: BURUNDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: another country\nAn envelope ('in') of RUN ('make a career' \u2013 or perhaps just \"career') in BUD (buddy, pal, mate 'China') plus I ('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: Second home providing returns in the end (5)","output":"### Answer: FINIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end\nA reversal ('returns') of S ('second') plus IN ('home') plus IF ('providing')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in outside of Lille, stopping vehicle (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pull in\nAn envelope ('stopping') of LE ('outside of **L**ill**E**') in CAR ('vehicle'); CLEAR as in \"on a good night I can clear\/pull in \u00a3100 in tips\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 respect to area around Norfolk, Everyman has to be obnoxious (9)","output":"### Answer: OFFENSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: obnoxious\nA charade of OF ('with respect to') plus FENS ('area around Norfolk') plus I'VE ('Everyman 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: Laugh abruptly with derisive interjections following excitement (3-4)","output":"### Answer: HOO-HAHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: excitement\nA charade of HOO[t] ('laugh') minus the last letter ('abruptly') plus HAHS ('derisive interjections'). 'Following' just confirms the order of the 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: A Rover's waxed, for starters, when money's seen around here! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: CAR WASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\nAn envelope ('seen around') of ARW ('**A** **R**over's **W**axed, for starters') in CASH ('money'), with an extended 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: Where you find some heresy? No; dogma! (5)","output":"### Answer: SYNOD \n ### Explanation: Where you find some heresy? No; dogma! (5)\nA hidden answer ('where you find some') in 'hers**SY NO D**ogma', with an &lit 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: Nine getting into pastry, sliced for a do (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PIXIE CUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: do\nAn envelope ('getting into') of IX (Roman numeral, 'nine') in PIE ('pastry') plus CUT ('sliced'), for the woman's 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: Concert venue, a large place in which to fall asleep entirely (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ALBERT HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concert venue\nA charade of 'a' plus L ('large') plus BERTH ('place to fall asleep\") plus ALL ('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: A young woman almost flipped somewhere in Latvia (4)","output":"### Answer: RIGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Latvia\nA reversal ('flipped') of A GIR[l] ('a young woman') minus the 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: They made 'SOS' a palindrome (4)","output":"### Answer: ABBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: They made 'SOS'\nThe palindronic group sang the palindomic 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: Gaffer isn't swayed by facetious excuse for typo in text (3,7)","output":"### Answer: FAT FINGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: facetious excuse for typo in text\nAn anagram ('swayed') of 'gaffer isnt'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 redacted; it's inevitable (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD CERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's inevitable\nAn anagram ('release') of 'redacted'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hush-hush, not about to become public (5)","output":"### Answer: OVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: public\nA subtraction: [c]OVERT ('hush-hush') minus the C ('not about' \u2013 *circa*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carelessly malinger without a reason for machine's downtime (7)","output":"### Answer: GREMLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: reason for machine's downtime\nAn anagram ('carelessly') of 'm[a]linger' minus the A ('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: Anglesey spending year struggling to become member of African Union (7)","output":"### Answer: SENEGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: member of African Union\nAn anagram ('struggling') of 'Anglese[y]' minus the Y ('spending 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: Where Douglas is breaking flamingoes \u2013 not good (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: ISLE OF MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where Douglas is\nAn anagram ('breaking') of 'flamin[g]oes' minus the G ('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: Serf working across terrain in mediaeval principality (8)","output":"### Answer: FLANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: mediaeval principality\nAn envelope ('across') of LAND ('terrain') in FERS, an anagram ('working') of 'serf'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Losing head, stop being calm (4)","output":"### Answer: EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: calm\nA subtraction: [c]EASE ('stop') minus its initial 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: 'Clue is \"Fish\".' 'Flounders.' 'That's how it goes' (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: SUCH IS LIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's how it goes\nAn anagram ('flounders') of 'clue is 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: Italian scorer, clever dick to some extent (5)","output":"### Answer: VERDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian scorer\nA hidden answer ('to some extent') in 'cle**VER DI**ck'. 'Scorer'as a composer of musical scores, 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: Now \u2013 regrettably \u2013 Dad's eating hay (4,3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THIS DAY AND AGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Now\nAn anagram ('regrettably') of 'dads eating hay'. An amusingly bizarre 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: Biscuit mix (6)","output":"### Answer: HOBNOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biscuit\nDouble definition; the biscuit is a brand 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: Exercise and hot drink proposed by Spooner (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TAI CHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exercise\nA Spoonerism of CHAI TEA ('hot drink') \u2013 really a reduplication; I take it that 'proposed' is to indicate that the transposition follows the pronunciation, not the spelling, even though this is often the case for Spoonerisms."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revising hastily at last? There's nothing more to add (4,4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: THAT SAYS IT ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's nothing more to add\nAn anagram ('revising') of 'hastily at 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: One who told tales when cradle rocked (1,1,8)","output":"### Answer: D H LAWRENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who told tales\nAn anagram ('rocked') of 'when cradle'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A minion's faltering complaint (8)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\nAn anagram ('faltering') of 'a minions'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 British experts (6)","output":"### Answer: BRACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supports\nA charade of BR ('British') plus ACES ('experts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 displayed by keener gymnasts, in part? (6)","output":"### Answer: ENERGY \n ### Explanation: What's displayed by keener gymnasts, in part? (6)\nA hidden answer in 'ke**ENER GY**mnasts', with an &lit definition (perhaps better described as an extended definition, as 'in part' is not vital to 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: What cowboys may carry; what may carry cowboys (5)","output":"### Answer: COLTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What cowboys may carry\nDouble definition: the revolver and the 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: Primarily, announcement showing incredulity flatly! (2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IF \n ### Explanation: Primarily, announcement showing incredulity flatly! (2,2)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**A**nnouncement **S**howing **I**ncredulity **F**latly', with an &lit 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's embarrassed to involve woman in smear (7)","output":"### Answer: BLUSHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's embarrassed\nAn envelope ('to involve') of SHE ('woman') in BLUR ('smear')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 involved in defending battleships (7)","output":"### Answer: DINGBAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eccentric\nA hidden answer ('involved in') in 'defen**DING BAT**tleships'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Verification is essential to clause ceding title (5)","output":"### Answer: AUDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Verification\nMiddle letters ('essential to') of 'cl**AU**se ce**DI**ng ti**T**le'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 separating two sets of players (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CAST ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandoned\nA ('area') between CAST and SIDE ('two sets 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: Red hot tape turned out to be highly informative porn! (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DEEP THROAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: highly informative porn!\nAn anagram ('turned out') of 'red hot tape'. The definition goes back a bit, to 1972: originally it was the title of a pornographic film, then taken up for the informant, originally anonymous, in the Watergate scandal."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that can be stimulating after six (4)","output":"### Answer: AGRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nPut AGRA after VI (Roman numeral, 'six') gets VIAGRA ('that can be stimulating')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about being disturbed as taxi lets gent in (11,5)","output":"### Answer: EXISTENTIAL ANGST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worry about being\nAn anagram ('disturbed') of 'as taxi lets gent 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: Stone passage reportedly found in Europe (7,4)","output":"### Answer: EMERALD ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in Europ\nA charade of EMERALD ('stone') plus ISLE, sounding like ('reportedly') AISLE ('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: Nettle or grass? (4)","output":"### Answer: NARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nettle\nDouble definition, the first in the sense of annoy, the second an informant."}
{"instruction":"You 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 film music first (10)","output":"### Answer: SCORESHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nA charade of SCORE ('music') plus SHEET ('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: Baseball player's casual clothing combination (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORTSTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baseball player\nA charade of SHORTS and TOP ('casual clothing combination')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the rules to have one buried in the neighbourhood (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Against the rules\nAn envelope ('buried') of I ('one') in NOT FAR ('in the neighbourhood' \u2013 with FROM and 'of' 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: Close and terribly hot around where we live (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: where we live\nAn envelope ('around', awkwardly placed) of NEAR ('close') in OHT, an anagram ('terribly') of '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: Strong drink makes bishop up for it (6)","output":"### Answer: BRANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong drink\nA charade of B ('bishop') plus RANDY ('up 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: Abandoned by commandos, comes back to life perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: UNDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandoned by commandos\nDouble definition, kind of; the first referring to the expression \"going commando\" \u2013 that is, without underwear \u2013 and the second the whimsical UN-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: Goes drinking and nearly scores (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: HITS THE BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goes drinking\nDouble definition, the second referring to soccer, 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: Remove dry pieces from red curry \u2014 they can repeat (5)","output":"### Answer: RECUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: repeat\n'Just as it says: re[d] cur[ry]'. 'They can' belongs only in 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: French philosopher who thought SS created mayhem (9)","output":"### Answer: DESCARTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: French philosopher who thought\nAn anagram ('mayhem') of 'SS created'. Your average philosopher probably thinks, but Descartes is noted for the phrase \"Je pense, donc je suis\"."}
{"instruction":"You 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 conservationist starting national organisation against hunting \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: NOAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal conservationist\nFirst letters ('starting') of '**N**ational **O**rganisation **A**gainst **H**unting' with a nicely cryptic 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: \u2026 introduces British group with pride, perhaps (6,2)","output":"### Answer: BRINGS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: introduces\nA charade of B ('British') plus RING ('group') plus SIN ('pride, 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: Weird one tucked into end bits found on little piggies? (8)","output":"### Answer: TOENAILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: found on little piggies\nAn envelope ('tucked into') of OEN, an anagram ('weird') of 'one' in TAILS ('end bits')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 republican intervenes between countries (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: between countries\nAn envelope ('intervenes') of R ('republican') in INTESTATE ('unwilling')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 popular autocrat taking first time off (9)","output":"### Answer: INDICATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It shows\nA charade of IN ('popular') plus DIC[t]ATOR ('autocrat') minus the first T ('taking first time off' \u2013 precisely indicated)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 composed sonnet about New York (8)","output":"### Answer: TENNYSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nAn envelope ('about') of NY ('New York') in TENSON, an anagram ('composed') of 'sonnet'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, brings together seat majority (8)","output":"### Answer: REARMOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the end\nA charade of REAR ('seat') plus MOST ('majority'; most can be 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: Voltaire, ridiculing error, gutted church official (6)","output":"### Answer: VERGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: church official\nOuter letters ('gutted') of '**V**oltair**E R**idiculun**G E**rro**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: It helps to heal and keeps you from running (6)","output":"### Answer: STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: It helps to heal\nDouble 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: Criticism of missing copy (5)","output":"### Answer: REPRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: copy\nA subtraction: REPRO[of] ('criticism') minus OF ('of 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: It blows up in Estonia occasionally (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It blows up\nAlternate letters ('occasionally') of '**E**s**T**o**N**i**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: Old money collection hidden among vegetables (7)","output":"### Answer: PESETAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old money\nAn envelope ('hidden among') of SET ('collection') in PEAS ('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: Fellow American needs genuine protection? No (7)","output":"### Answer: REFUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: No\nAn envelope ('needs \u2026 protection') of F ('fellow') plus US ('American') in REAL ('genuine')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ways to get peers assembled (5)","output":"### Answer: LORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: peers assembled\nA charade of LO ('look') plus RDS (roads, \"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: Butterfly on empty tray that represents sailors (9)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRALTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: that represents sailors\nA charade of ADMIRAL (red or white, 'butterfly') plus TY ('empty **T**ra**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: Steady relative in happy surroundings (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSISTENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steady\nAn envelope ('in \u2026 surroundings') of SIS ('relative') in CONTENT ('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: God is angry on being overthrown (4)","output":"### Answer: EROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\nA reversal ('on being overthrown') of SORE ('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: Resistance movement not fully crushed (11)","output":"### Answer: UNDERGROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resistance movement\nDouble definition, the second perhaps hyphenated."}
{"instruction":"You 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 passengers go through this diversion, losing energy and time (11)","output":"### Answer: ENTRAINMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rail passengers go through this\nA subtraction: ENT[e]R[t]AINMENT ('diversion') minus E and T ('losing energy and 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: Vault tree, avoiding lake (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vault\nA subtraction: [l]ARCH ('tree') minus the L ('avoiding 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: Winding river engulfs inept punter (university dropout) (10)","output":"### Answer: SERPENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winding\nAn envelope ('engulfs') of RPENT, an anagram ('inept') of 'p[u]nter' minus the U ('university dropout') in SEINE ('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: Maybe pirate radio dropped one after speed distributed (9)","output":"### Answer: DESPERADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe pirate\nA charade of DESPE, an anagram ('distributed') of 'speed' plus 'rad[i]o' minus the I ('dropped 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: Possessing a lot of money, moved into expensive block (5)","output":"### Answer: INGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: expensive block\nAn envelope ('possessing') of G (grand, at one time 'a lot of money') in INOT, an anagram ('moved') of 'into'. It would be 'expensive' if it were gold, 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: Bellow's last novel is Glass (7)","output":"### Answer: CRYSTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glass\nA charade of CRY ('bellow') plus STAL, an anagram ('novel') of 'last'. Better not call Saul."}
{"instruction":"You 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 over top of neglected church building (7)","output":"### Answer: MINSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: church building\nAn envelope ('over') of N ('top of **N**eglected') in MISTER ('spray')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 round city's grand building (6)","output":"### Answer: PALACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grand building\nAn envelope ('round') of LA (Los Angeles, 'city') in PACE ('step')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up inside smooth thread (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: thread\nAn envelope ('inside') of TR, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of RT ('right') in SAND ('smooth', 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: Cutter sail, possibly nut-related? (10)","output":"### Answer: TESTICULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: nut-related\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'cutter 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: Son biting Dawn? (5)","output":"### Answer: START \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dawn\nA charade of S ('son') plus TART ('biting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 chap who likes the comp\u00adany of travelling folk, cod mornay and whiskey (6,3)","output":"### Answer: ROMANY RYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\nA charade of ROMANY, an anagram ('cod', false) of 'mornay' plus RYE ('whiskey'), for the novel by George Borrow, actually called \"The Romany 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: Part of Arthurian windbreak (4)","output":"### Answer: FART \n ### Explanation: Definition: windbreak\nA hidden answer ('part' \u2013 we need 'of for the fodder) in 'o**F ART**hutian'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 natural place to bathe, or sail off with a flipping Greek character (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLARIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a natural place to bathe\nA charade of SOLARI, an anagram ('off') of 'or sail') plus UM, a reversal ('flipping') of MU ('Greek character'). The 'bathing' would be sun-bathing."}
{"instruction":"You 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 professional team obscures a save \u2026 (3,5)","output":"### Answer: LAY ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: save\nAn envelope ('obscures') of 'a' in LAY ('no professional') plus SIDE ('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: \u2026 before strained situation leads to unjustified claim (10)","output":"### Answer: PRETENSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: unjustified claim\nA charade of PRE ('before', as a prefix) plus TENSION ('strained 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: Leach land freely to create suit\u00adable environment for hops (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DANCE HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: suit\u00adable environment for hops\nAn anagram ('freely') of 'leach 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: Peripheral dictionary includes 'indicative of something to come' (8)","output":"### Answer: HERALDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: indicative of something to come\nA hidden answer ('includes') in 'perip**HERAL DIC**tionary'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 furniture with hollow body supports (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STICKS BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: supports\nA charade of STICKS ('pieces of furniture' \u2013 general, not specific) plus BY ('hollowm **B**od**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: Restless type able to swallow date, say, upside down (6)","output":"### Answer: FIDGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restless type\nAn envelope ('to swallow') of D ('date') plus GE, a reversal ('upside down' in a down light) of EG ('say') in FIT ('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: Bluish-grey bench one removed from row (6)","output":"### Answer: PEWTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bluish-grey\nA charade of PEW ('bench') plus T[i]ER ('row') minus the I ('one 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: Power walk sports competition (3-2)","output":"### Answer: PRO-AM \n ### Explanation: Definition: sports competition\nA charade of P ('power') plus ROAM ('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: Young man's way with set control? (4)","output":"### Answer: WEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young man's way\nA charade of W ('with') plus EST, an anagram ('control'?) of 'set'. The definition is a reference to Horace Greely's injunction \"Go West, 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: A million men love us being in love (7)","output":"### Answer: AMOROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in love\nA charade of 'a' plus M ('million') plus OR (Other Ranks, 'men') plus O ('love') plus '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: Strongly disliked misleading hotel ad (7)","output":"### Answer: LOATHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strongly disliked\nAn anagram ('misleading') of 'hotel ad'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of British water? (5)","output":"### Answer: BLAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Painter\nA charade of B ('British') plus LAKE ('water'). Probably William Blake is intended, although I would not describe him a a 'painter' primarily."}
{"instruction":"You 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 playing Borg: 51-0? What a mess! (9)","output":"### Answer: IMBROGLIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: What a mess\nA charade of 'I'm' plus BROG, an anagram ('playing') of 'Borg' plus LI (Roman numeral '51' \u2013 this time the genuine article) plus O ('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: In 1999 I will move tree a short distance (10)","output":"### Answer: MILLIMETRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a short distance\nAn envelope ('in') of I'LL ('I will') in MIM (as a subject that has been touched on before in these hallowed halls, this is not a canonical formation, so let us call it a Romanesque numeral, '1999') plus ETRE, an anagram ('move') 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: Face put the other way, it can stick (3)","output":"### Answer: GUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: it can stick\nA reversal ('put the other way') of MUG ('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: Jesus! What an infamous game show host (5,7)","output":"### Answer: CHRIS TARRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: game show host\nA charade of CHRIST ('Jesus') plus ARRANT ('infamous')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 do you harm at prep school after Piggott enters (12)","output":"### Answer: CHOLESTEROLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They might do you harm\n\u2026 at least if they are LDLs. An envelope ('after \u2026 enters') of LESTER ('Piggott', former jockey) in CHOOLS, an anagram ('prep') of '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: Stratford's uncovered grass (3)","output":"### Answer: RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: grass\nA hidden answer ('uncovered') in 'Sr**RAT**ford'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 suppressing annoyance when threatened (10)","output":"### Answer: ENDANGERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: threatened\nAn envelope ('suppressing') of ANGER ('annoyance') in ENDED ('stopped')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Copying one winning chess game, capturing first time (9)","output":"### Answer: IMITATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copying\nAn envelope ('capturing') of I ('first' as in Charles I) plus T ('time') in I ('one') plus MATING ('winning chess game' if the opponent does not get to resign 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: First lady wears clothes of satin \u2014 they were magnificent in the film (5)","output":"### Answer: SEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: they were magnificent in the film\nAn envelope ('wears') of EVE ('first lady') in SN ('clothes of **S**ati**N**'), for the Western remake of *Seven 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: Southern state utterly into bondage (7)","output":"### Answer: SLAVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bondage\nA charade of S ('southern') plus LA (Louisiana, 'state') plus VERY ('utterly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 unruly sisters (7)","output":"### Answer: RESISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battles\nAn anagram ('unruly') of 'sisters'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 light metal seats (6)","output":"### Answer: ALBUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Books\nA charade of AL (chemical symbol, aluminium, 'light metal') plus BUMS ('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: Vehicle reverses into space, losing bonnet, I predict (6)","output":"### Answer: ORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: I predict\nAn envelope ('into') of RAC, a reversal ('reverses') of CAR ('vehicle') in [h]OLE ('space') minus its first letter ('losing bonnet')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, then review, single performance (3-7)","output":"### Answer: ONE-NIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: single performance\nAn anagram ('review') of 'ignore 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: Catch notes on the radio (5)","output":"### Answer: SEIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nSounds like ('on the radio') CS ('notes' \u2013 or, if you are not musical, 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: One rescuing volunteers eaten up by 'orrible savage (9)","output":"### Answer: LIBERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One rescuing\nAn envelope (eaten up by') of AT, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of TA (Territorial Army, 'volunteers' \u2013 just too useful for setters to give up) in LIBEROR, an anagram ('savage') of 'orrible'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 5: a climbing flower (4)","output":"### Answer: AVON \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\nFlow on, sweet river: a reversal ('climbing') of NO ('number') plus V ('5', Roman numeral \u2013 no argument again) 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: Photograph of empty measure, say (8)","output":"### Answer: HOLOGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Photograph\nSounds like ('say') HOLLOW GRAM \u2013 or, if you prefer, HOLLOW GRAMME \u2013 ( 'empty measure')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lackeys' party kicking up a storm (8)","output":"### Answer: DOORMATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lackeys\nA charade of DO ('party') plus ORMATS, an anagram ('kicking up') of '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: Clockmakers wasting an hour: they have mountains to think about! (10)","output":"### Answer: OROLOGISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they have mountains to think about!\nA subtraction: [h]OROLOGISTS ('clockmakers') minus the initial H ('wasting 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: Strength to take a seat, over 90 outside (9)","output":"### Answer: INTENSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strength\nAn envelope ('outside') of SUIT ('take a seat') in INTENY, an anagram ('over') of NINETY ('90')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 small business being sup\u00adported by Apple's operating system (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORPIOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signs\nA charade of S ('small') plus CORP ('business' \u2013 a change from just CO) plus IOS ('Apples operating 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: Left six, then left one here in Melanesia (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PORT VILA \n ### Explanation: Definition: here in Melanesia\nA charade of PORT ('left') plus VI (Roman numeral, 'six') plus L ('left') plus A ('one'), fot the capital of Vanatu."}
{"instruction":"You 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 group promotes special talent to gain victory with independence (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAVIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish group\nAn envelope ('gains') of V ('victory') plus I ('independence') in TRAS, a reversal ('promotes' in a down light) of S ('special') plus ART ('talent'). for a Scottish 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: Godfather, eliminating leading Democrat, is no criminal (6)","output":"### Answer: ADONIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\nA charade of [d]AD (-'father') minus the D ('eliminating leading Democrat') plus ONIS, an anagram ('criminal') of '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: I predict start of rain after a month, mostly (5)","output":"### Answer: AUGUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: I predict\nA charade of AUGU[st] ('a month') cut short ('mostly') plus R ('start of **R**ain')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 topless people (4)","output":"### Answer: RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: people\nA subtraction: [g]RACE ('adorn') minus its first 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: Abandoning backwoods, I'm often out on the tiles (9,5)","output":"### Answer: SCRUBBING BRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm often out on the tiles\nA charade of SCRUBBING ('abandoning') plus BRUSH ('backwoods')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 say, after Republican papers fold (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fold\nA charade of R ('Republican') plus I.D. ('papers') plus GE, a reversal ('retiring') of E.G ('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: Initially so passive, I perk up as spring goes on (8)","output":"### Answer: SPIRALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: as spring goes on\nA charade of SP ('initially **S**o **P**assive') plus 'I' plus RALLY ('perk up'). Definitely not a dictionary 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: Close to safe area in hazardous Scottish island (7)","output":"### Answer: ERISKAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scottish island\nA charade of E ('close to saf**E**') plus RISKAY, an envelope ('in') of A ('area') in RISKY ('hazardous'). It's in the Outer Hebrides."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mail counter paid for on delivery (7)","output":"### Answer: POSTDOC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Researche\nA charade of POST ('mail') plus DOC, a reversal ('counter') of COD ('paid for on delivery')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pontifical comrade coming round every year (5)","output":"### Answer: PAPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pontifical\nAn envelope ('coming round') of PA (*per annum*, 'every year') in PAL ('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: Coach following Everton's lead certainly causes tension for viewers (9)","output":"### Answer: EYESTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: tension for viewers\nA charade of E ('**E**verton's lead') plus YES ('certainly') plus TRAIN ('coach'), with 'following' indicating the order of the 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: Popular journal one catholic finds 'lifeless' (9)","output":"### Answer: INORGANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: lifeless\nA charade of IN ('popular') plus ORGAN ('journal') plus I ('one') plus C ('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: Band from Stoke essentially unchanged (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Band\nA charade of O ('St**O**ke essentially') plus AS IS ('unchanged')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compromising one's art a capital offence? (7)","output":"### Answer: TREASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a capital offence?\nAn anagram ('compromising') of 'one's 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: Extra box with digit on the outside (2,5)","output":"### Answer: TO SPARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\nAn envelope ('on the outside') of SPAR ('box') in TOE ('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: Small truck carrying right tool for decorator (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tool for decorator\nAn envelope ('carrying') of R ('right') in S ('small') plus TIPPER ('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: Talk up erstwhile turn of fate (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk up\nA charade of EX ('erstwhile') plus TOL, a reversal ('turn of') of 'LOT ('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: What stops you lifting piece of lamb from cold store? (6,8)","output":"### Answer: FROZEN SHOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: What stops you lifting\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colourful stuff from dodgy transparencies AA sent out (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN PRINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colourful stuff\nAn anagram ('dodgy') of 'tr[a]nsp[a]rencies' minus A A ('AA sent 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: Direct lines to centre one added to incomplete set? (5)","output":"### Answer: RADII \n ### Explanation: Definition: Direct lines to centre\nA charade of RADI[o] ('set') minus its last letter ('incomplete') plus I ('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: Traditional words before play interrupt each session (5,1,3)","output":"### Answer: BREAK A LEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traditional words before play\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grandly taking over diocese at end of this month (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grandly\nA charade of INST ('this month') plus YLE, a reversal ('over') of ELY (setters' favourite 'diocese'), with 'taking \u2026 at end of' indicating the order of the 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: Butcher's relaxed into G&S role at last (7)","output":"### Answer: GLIMPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butcher\nAn envelope ('into') of LIMP ('relaxed') in G S ('G&S') plus E ('rol**E** at last'). For the definition, see 26A in yesterday's 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: Drifts round, hemmed in by sheep (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drifts\nAn envelope ('hemmed in by') of O ('round') in RAMS ('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: Fifties' musical a beginner put on in States (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SALAD DAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fifties' musical\nAn envelope ('in') of 'a' plus L ('beginner') plus ADD ('put on') in SAYS ('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: Careless teen surprisingly a favourite with audience (5-7)","output":"### Answer: SCENE-STEALER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a favourite with audience\nAn anagram ('surprisingly') of 'careless 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: Cromwell's bodyguard? (9)","output":"### Answer: PROTECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cromwell\nDouble definition. Oliver Cromwell's title as ruler of the British Isles was Lord Protector."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Taiwan's top philosopher accumulated household items for union (9)","output":"### Answer: TROUSSEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: accumulated \nA charade of T ('**T**aiwan's top') plus ROUSSEAU (Jean-Jacques, '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: What bowler aims at from square leg? (7)","output":"### Answer: NINEPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: What bowler aims at\nA charade of NINE ('square' of 3) plus PIN ('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: Complaint from a bishop during awkward chat (7)","output":"### Answer: CATARRH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaint\nAn envelope ('during') of 'a' plus RR ('bishop') in CATH, an anagram ('awkward') of '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: When caught, forcibly ejects dog (5)","output":"### Answer: SPITZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\nSounds like ('when caught') SPITS ('forcibly ejects')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in compact edition did its job (5)","output":"### Answer: ACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: did its job\nA hidden answer ('string in') in 'comp**ACT ED**ition'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reconciled to US rock band (and what they wear) (4-3-4-2)","output":"### Answer: KISS-AND-MAKE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Become reconciled\nA charade of KISS ('US rock band') plus 'and' plus MAKE-UP ('what they 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: Averse to walnut oil every now and then (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Averse to\nAlternate letters ('every now and then') of 'w**A**l**N**u**T** o**I**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: Prince Andrew, say, visibly ashamed: it's a big deal (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL FLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a big deal\nCryptic definition, referring to poker, and (approximate) literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 discipline, computing, hard to get to highest point (6)","output":"### Answer: ZENITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: highest point\nA charade of ZEN ('Japanese discipline') plus IT ('computing') plus H ('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: Old drunkards hurl crockery (8)","output":"### Answer: TOSSPOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old drunkards\nA charade of TOSS ('hurl') plus POTS ('crockery')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in pursuit of bit of sediment here? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STRIP MINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: here?\nA charade of S ('bit of **S**ediment') plus TRIP MINE ('set off explosive'), with an extended 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: Scandinavian with some belief in Nordism (4)","output":"### Answer: FINN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scandinavian\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'belei**F IN N**ordism'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fill up with seconds devoured? (4)","output":"### Answer: SATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fill up\nA charade of S ('seconds') plus ATE ('devoured')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 day when sight wilts almost hazily? (9)","output":"### Answer: TWILIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Times of day\nAn anagram ('hazily') of 'sight wilt[s]' minus the 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: Dancing seen around here drunkenly? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BEER HALL \n ### Explanation: Dancing seen around here drunkenly? (4,4)\nAn envelope ('around') of EERH, an anagram ('drunkenly') of 'here' in BALL ('dancing seen' at a pinch) &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: Gestures showing respect; king, on reflection, observed around 50 (6)","output":"### Answer: KNEELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gestures showing respect\nAn envelope ('around') of L (Roman numeral, '50') in K ('king') plus NEES, a reversal ('on reflection') of SEEN ('observed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, warmer, quiet composition of Britten? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: WAR REQUIEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: composition \nAn anagram ('composition' doing double duty, unless you allow just 'of Britten' as the definition) of 'warmer quie[t]' minus the T ('timeless'). An answer in last week's Everyman was (First World War poet Wilfred) OWEN; in the War Requiem, Britten sets some of his poems interspersed with the Latin Requiem."}
{"instruction":"You 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 character landed? Not half (3,1)","output":"### Answer: ALI G \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comic character\nALIG[hted] ('landed') minus the second part ('not half'), for the creation of Sacha Baron Cohen."}
{"instruction":"You 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 overwhelmed? Town begged God for release (3,6,4)","output":"### Answer: GOT BOGGED DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feel overwhelmed\nAn anagram ('for release') of 'town begged God'. *As Gonzo @1 points out, the answer should read GET BOGGED 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: Almost all German children say 'thankyou' at first: most agreeable (7)","output":"### Answer: KINDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most agreeable\nA charade of KINDE[r] ('German children') minus the last letter ('almost all') plus ST ('**S**ay **T**hankyou' \u2013 note that 'thankyou' is written as one 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: Primarily, stories concerning imagined fantastical impacts? (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SCI-FI \n ### Explanation: Primarily, stories concerning imagined fantastical impacts? (3-2)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**S**tories **C**oncerning **I**magined **F**antastical **I**mpacts', &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: A Hindu god, minutes later, becomes Jewish patriarch (7)","output":"### Answer: ABRAHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jewish patriarch\nA BRAHMA ('a Hindu god') with the M moved down ('minutes 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: Creating barriers, arousing any strong-willed characters (3-5,7)","output":"### Answer: DRY-STONE WALLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creating barriers\nAn anagram ('arousing \u2026 characters') of 'any strong-willed'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, he with weight on shoulders given time (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finally\nA charade of ATLAS (Greek mythology, 'he with weight on shoulders' \u2013 the whole Earth, in fact) plus T ('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: Covering up European cuts in Guardian's leader (9)","output":"### Answer: ECLIPSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covering up\nA charade of E ('European') plus CLIPS ('cuts') plus 'in' plus G ('**G**uardian's 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: Afghan people joke about a quiet time (7)","output":"### Answer: PASHTUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Afghan people\nAn envelope ('about') of 'a' plus SH ('quiet' as an injunction) plus T ('time') in PUN ('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: Revamped teleprinter, ignoring the French, to decode (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERPRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: decode\nAn anagram ('revamped') of 'te[le]printer' minus LE ('ignoring the 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: Informed about Hebrews' affair (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEBANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: affair\nAn envelope ('about') of HEB ('Hebrews', a standard abbreviation for the book of the Bible) in SANG ('informed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, Everyman's dressed hurriedly (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LIKE MAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: hurriedly\nA Spoonerism of MY ('Everyman's') plus CLAD ('dressed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up tale about Khuzdul, for starters \u2013 and Sauron, in the end \u2013 he did! (7)","output":"### Answer: TOLKIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: he did\nAn envelope ('about') of K ('**K**huzdul' for starters') in 'to' plus LIE ('make up *tale*') plus N ('**S**auron in the end'), with an extended definition \u2013 Khuzdul is a language of the Dwarfs, and Sauron the evil master in Tolkien's Middle 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: Shakespearean character, Caliban, quotable to some extent (6)","output":"### Answer: BANQUO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shakespearean character\nA hidden answer ('to some extent') in 'Cali**BAN QUO**table'. From *The Tempest* to *Macbeth*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sequester a tourbus? Not entirely (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muse\nA hidden answer ('not entirely') in 'sequest**ER A TO**urbus', for setters' favourite muse. What about Polly Hymnia?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arrogant male turning us on (8)","output":"### Answer: COCKSURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrogant\nA charade of COCK ('male') plus SU ('turning us') plus RE ('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: Ring through snout for end of rope, maybe (5)","output":"### Answer: NOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: end of rope, maybe\nAn envelope ('through') of O ('ring') in NOSE ('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: Boring person with new style, in retrospect (4)","output":"### Answer: YAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boring person\nA reversal ('in retrospect') of N ('new') plus WAY ('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: Ooh! I love purchasing, initially getting cash out (10)","output":"### Answer: SHOPAHOLIC \n ### Explanation: Ooh! I love purchasing, initially getting cash out (10)\nAn anagram ('out') of 'ooh I' plus LP ('**L**ove **P**urchasing initially') plus 'cash'., with an &lit 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 under empty bar drinking single to pass out (6)","output":"### Answer: BIRDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One under\nA charade of BIR, an envelope ('drinking') of I ('single') in BR ('empty **B**a**R**'); plus DIE ('pass 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: Son packed and went off (8)","output":"### Answer: SCRAMMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: went off\nA charade of S ('son') plus CRAMMED ('packed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Italian on vacation before adventure (7)","output":"### Answer: INQUEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hearing\nA charade of IN ('**I**talia**N** on vacation') plus QUEST ('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: Accessory with evening dress: one must get into function (7)","output":"### Answer: ADJUNCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accessory\nAn envelope ('must get into') of DJ (dinner jacket, 'evening dress') plus UN ('one', dialect) in ACT ('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: Side on pitch try, tired at end of game (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOAL LINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Side on pitch\nA charade of GO ('try') plus ALL IN ('tired') plus E ('end of gam**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: Stick plug in this space (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\nA charade of AD (advertisement, 'plug') plus HERE ('in this 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: Adult butterfly (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adult\nDouble 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: Like getting home to eat a Chinese? (5)","output":"### Answer: ASIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chinese?\nAn envelope ('to eat') of 'a' in AS ('like') plus IN ('home'), withn the question mark justifying the indication by 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: Instrument in song by Queen (8)","output":"### Answer: RECORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nA charade of RECORD ('song'; not an ideal definition, I think) plus ER ('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: Party people getting present (8)","output":"### Answer: DONATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: present\nA charade of DO ('party') plus NATION ('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: Middle part of classic family film (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\nA charade of S ('middle part of cla**S**sic') plus KIN ('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: Go after money you picked up for investment (6)","output":"### Answer: PURSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go after\nSounds like ('picked up') PURSE YOU ('money you'). *As Beobachterin @4 was the first to point out, the instructions in the clue ask for an envelope ('for investment' \u2013 excellent fit 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: Deep regret as vibrations not leading to ecstasy (7)","output":"### Answer: REMORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deep regret\nA charade of [t]REMORS ('vibrations') minus the first letter ('not leading') plus E ('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: Perfect single knocking off Number 1 (8)","output":"### Answer: UNMARRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect\nUNMARR[i]ED ('single') minus the I ('knocking off 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: One likes to chat old male up with right opening (10)","output":"### Answer: MOTORMOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: One likes to chat\nA charade of MOTO, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of O ('old') plus TOM ('male'), plus R ('right') plus MOUTH ('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: Small bird in water (6)","output":"### Answer: PETITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small\nAn envelope ('in') of TIT ('bird') in PEE ('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: Could be unfit: primarily heavy with it? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE CHIN \n ### Explanation: Could be unfit: primarily heavy with it? (6,4)\nA charade of DOUBLEC, an anagram ('unfit') of 'could be' plus H ('primarily **H**eavy') plus IN ('with it?'), with an &lit 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: Separating without husband moving (8)","output":"### Answer: SHIFTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: moving\nAn envelope ('without') of H ('husband') in SIFTING ('separating')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's good within musical (8)","output":"### Answer: CAROUSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical\nAn envelope ('within') of USE ('good' \u2013 for a long time, that seemed to me a dubious equation, but finally I thought of Carousel and \"What's the use\/good of wond'rin'?\") in CAROL ('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: Type date, line going over part of index (3,4)","output":"### Answer: KEY WORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of index\nA charade of KEY ('type') plus WORD, a reversal ('going over') of D ('date') plus ROW ('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: Train overcrowded at the start: main line to occupy platform worker? (6)","output":"### Answer: OILMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: platform worker?\nAn envelope ('to occupy') of L ('line') in OIMAN, an anagram ('train') of O ('**O**vercrowded at the start') plus 'main'. Tortured, but that is the nearest that I can 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: Topless bar: stand to get strong drink (6)","output":"### Answer: ARRACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: strong drink\nA charade of '[b]ar' minus the first letter ('topless') plus RACK ('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: British vessel in bay (4)","output":"### Answer: BARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: bay\nA charade of B ('British') plus ARK ('vessel'). I would have said that BARK and 'bay' were different sounds made by canines, but Chambers gives \"bark or howl\" as a definition of 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: Soldiers wearing hat that gives a wide view (8)","output":"### Answer: PANORAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a wide view\nAn envelope ('wearing') of OR (Other Ranks, 'soldiers') in PANAMA ('hat'). Rather familiar."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pushing spades through leaves (6)","output":"### Answer: EXISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is\nAn envelope ('pushing .. through') of S ('spades') in EXITS ('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: Teases children (4)","output":"### Answer: KIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teases\nDouble 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: Persian thief? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: CAT BURGLAR \n ### Explanation: Persian thief? (3,7)\nMarginally cryptic 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: Shrank back as gale enveloped church (6)","output":"### Answer: WINCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shrank back\nAn envelope ('enveloped' \u2013 what else?) of CE (\"Church' of England) in WIND ('gale')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fame ridiculously obvious? (8)","output":"### Answer: MANIFEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: obvious\nAn anagram ('ridiculously') of 'isn't 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: Real force applied to concrete (7)","output":"### Answer: FACTUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Real\nA charade of F ('force') plus ACTUAL ('concrete'). 'Real' and 'concrete' could well be interchanged."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Counsellor these days in need of sunshade (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVISOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Counsellor\nA charade of AD (Anno Domini, 'these days' for the last 2000-odd years) plus VISOR ('sunshade')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 finds a pair of idiots at home (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSASSIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Killer\nA charade of ASS ASS ('a pair of idiots') plus IN ('at home'). Another bell ringing."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wearing Edward's country outfit? (6)","output":"### Answer: TWEEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: country outfit\nAn envelope ('wearing') of WE ('you and I') in TED'S ('Edward'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: Outstanding temper \u2014 nine injured (10)","output":"### Answer: PREEMINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outstanding\nAn anagram ('injured') of 'temper 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: Man's meal spoiled (4)","output":"### Answer: MALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man\nAn anagram ('spoiled') 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: Piece of fish, I note, not unlimited (6)","output":"### Answer: FINITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not unlimited\nA charade of FIN ('piece of fish') plus 'I' plus TE ('note' of the sol-fa; also rendered ti)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 moving along, though not on these (8)","output":"### Answer: TROTTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horses\nAs a clue, I would say an idea in need of work. TROTTERS are horses in harness racing, but the term is also applied to (principally) pigs' 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: Fawlty in charge of a church (8)","output":"### Answer: BASILICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: church\nA charade of BASIL ('Fawlty' of Faulty Towers) plus I\/C ('in charge of') 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: Opening action at cricket? (4)","output":"### Answer: TOSS \n ### Explanation: Opening action at cricket? (4)\nHardly cryptic 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: Was chief of detectives: rank? (6)","output":"### Answer: RANCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: rank?\nRAN CID ('was in charge of detectives')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stupidly deter run to be elected as MP (8)","output":"### Answer: RETURNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be elected as MP\nHow about NEUTERED as an answer? Actually, a genuine anagram ('stupidly), not a near miss, of 'deter 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: Cash standard in unstable Pacific region (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: RING OF FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cash standard\nDouble definition, 'Cash' being singer ; if you are not familiar with the second definition, try ."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cooks' company on board (6)","output":"### Answer: STEAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook\nAn envelope of TEAM ('company') in SS ('on board', using the last two words before the bracket for the common trick of indicating at once the envelope and the outer part). The apostrophe is just for decoration."}
{"instruction":"You 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 inspiring problem (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTHMA \n ### Explanation: An inspiring problem (6)\nSlightly cryptic 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: Simple supper: about time a piece got cooked (7,3)","output":"### Answer: COTTAGE PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simpl\nAn envelope ('about') of T ('time') in COTAGEPIE, an anagram ('cooked') of 'a piece 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: Patronage of USA epics doubtful (8)","output":"### Answer: AUSPICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patronage\nAn anagram ('doubtful') of 'USA epics'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 distinction in national flag (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD GLORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: national flag\nA charade of OLD ('ancient') plus GLORY ('distinction'). OLD GLORY is the Stars and Stripes."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one new hole (6)","output":"### Answer: INVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Create\nA charade of I ('one', the Roman numeral, or the impersonal personal pronoun) plus N ('new') plus VENT ('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: European country imprisons king? That's a wrench (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a wrench\nAn envelope ('imprisons') of R (*Rex,* 'king') in SPAIN ('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: Military display is tawdry stuff, as well (6)","output":"### Answer: TATTOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military display\nA charade of TAT ('tawdry stuff') plus TOO ('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: Keep it off clothes: some harm, otherwise (4)","output":"### Answer: MOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep it off clothes\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'har**M OTH**erwise', with an extended 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: Adult, one man's transformed state (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TAMIL NADU \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nAn anagram ('transformed') of 'adult' plus I ('one') plus 'man'. It's 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: Mousy girl college rejected (5)","output":"### Answer: TIMID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mousy\nA reversal ('rejected') of DI ('girl') plus MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, '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: What Hamlet was reading: several worthless poets? (5,5,5)","output":"### Answer: WORDS WORDS WORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Hamlet was reading\nHamlet's reply when Polonius asks him what he is reading (Act 2 Scene 2, leading up to the famous quote \"Though this be madness, yet there is method in't\". The 'poet' is, of course WORDS[worth]. A fitting companion to 25A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hutton's eyepiece? (4)","output":"### Answer: LENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: eyepiece\nLEN'S, a cryptic reference to Sir Leonard Hutton, famous England cricketer of a while 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: Urge poor to revolt and interrupt parliament (8)","output":"### Answer: PROROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: interrupt parliament\nAn anagram ('to revolt') of 'urge 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: An actor warning cast finally, when he twigs (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AHA MOMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: when he twigs\nA charade of A HAM (an actor') plus OMEN ('warning') plus T ('cas**T** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rubbishing what Horace wrote (5)","output":"### Answer: LATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: what Horace wrote\n[s]LATIN[g] ('rubbishing') 'endlessly' \u2013 both 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: Contemplated minute and second hand (5)","output":"### Answer: MUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contemplated\nA charade of M ('minute') and USED ('second 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: Hard-working lower classes ordered to waste time (9)","output":"### Answer: DEDICATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard-working\nA charade of D E ('lower classes') plus DIC[t]ATED ('ordered') minus a T ('to waste 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: Swear a second time to tour old resort (8)","output":"### Answer: RECOURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: resort\nAn envelope ('to tour') of O ('old') in RE-CURSE ('swear a second 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: Like a tie, or like some underwear? (4)","output":"### Answer: LACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a tie\nDouble definition; all I could think of for the first was a shoelace tie, but Chambers gives **shoe tie**, a (fancy) shoelace."}
{"instruction":"You 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 at snooker with rest, to interrupt Tennyson's work (5,5,5)","output":"### Answer: BREAK BREAK BREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tennyson's work\nThree definition of the word 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: Abrasive gallery remembers revolutionary exhibits (5)","output":"### Answer: EMERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abrasive\nA hidden ('exhibits') reversed ('revolutionary') answer in 'galler**Y REME**mbers'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 situation getting leggings to meet belly (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TIGHT SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricky situation\nA charade of TIGHTS ('leggings') plus POT ('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: No one successfully throws this in drier (5)","output":"### Answer: TOWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: drier\nA cryptic reference to \"throwing in the 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: Girl married at island golf club (7)","output":"### Answer: MIRANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA charade of M ('married') plus I ('island') plus R AND A (Royal and Ancient 'golf club' in St Andrews 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: Strike and pound on wood (4)","output":"### Answer: LASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strike\nA charade of L ('pound' Sterling) plus ASH ('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: Soon chapter abandons one of its members (4)","output":"### Answer: ANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soon\n[c]ANON ('one of its members') minus C ('chapter'). 'Abandons' has to be read as retaining what is left after the C absconds. For canons as members of a chapter, 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: Died: duty nurse being replaced by junior (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSTUDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: junior\nAn anagram ('being re-placed') of D ('died') plus 'duty nurse'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Anne Boleyn died, now modern flats (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TOWER BLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: modern flats\nI was pondering TOWER GREEN, the actual site of the execution, but it is just the TOWER of London, and the BLOCK on which Anne Boleyn was 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: Husband hopefully has power, owning two castles (2,5)","output":"### Answer: MR RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Husband hopefully\nAn envelope ('owning') of RR ('two castles', chess pieces) in MIGHT ('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: Made out record brought in money, without advance (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCERNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made out\nA charade of DISC ('record') plus E[a]RNED ('brought in money') minus the A ('without 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: Sudden withdrawal of post-Christmas sandwich? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: COLD TURKEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sudden withdrawal\nDouble 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: Joke brings judge appalling disrepute (3,7)","output":"### Answer: JEU D\u2019ESPRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joke\nA charade of J ('judge') plus EUDESPRIT, an anagram ('appalling') of 'disrepute'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blamed IRA for explosion? Excellent (9)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent\nAn anagram ('for explosion') of 'blamed IRA'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 very important in church (7)","output":"### Answer: SOCKEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nA charade of SO ('very') plus CKEYE, an envelope ('in') of KEY ('important') in CE ('church'). A kind of salmon."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is booming, so get something more expensive (5,2)","output":"### Answer: TRADE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: get something more expensive\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 beast of burden extremely unfit (5)","output":"### Answer: YAKUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Siberian\nA charade of YAK ('beast of burden') plus UT ('extremely **U**nfi**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: Make leather with good smell (4)","output":"### Answer: TANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: smell\nA charade of TAN ('make leather') plus 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: Help with second letter, having misplaced the first (4)","output":"### Answer: ABET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help\nBETA ('second letter' of the Greek alphabet) with the A moved to the front (\"having misplaced the 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: Works of Shakespeare special (none played to empty theatres) (7)","output":"### Answer: SONNETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Works of Shakespe\nA charade of S ('special') plus ONNE, an anagram ('played') of 'none' plus TS ('empty **T**heatre**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: Is aware of discussing one patient's operation (4,3)","output":"### Answer: NOSE JOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: operation\nA charade of NOSE, sounds like ('discussing') KNOWS ('is aware of') plus JOB ('one patient' \u2013 not a sound alike, but 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: Rubbish! Best to leave quietly and say nothing (4)","output":"### Answer: TOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\nA charade of TO[p] ('best') minus the P ('to leave quietly') plus SH ('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: She dreads wearing tiara (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tiara\nAn anagram ('wearing') of 'she 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: Artwork (some say) made by man? Not entirely in retrospect (2,3)","output":"### Answer: MY BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artwor\nA hidden reversed ('not entirely in retrospect') answer in 'ma**DE BY M**an'. The definition refers to 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: More difficult in larger form (8)","output":"### Answer: GNARLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More difficult\nAn anagram ('form') of 'in larger'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tabloid's bluff (4)","output":"### Answer: CRAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: bluff\nA charade of C ('caught') plus RAG ('tabloid')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 off, but freak out (2,3)","output":"### Answer: GO APE \n ### Explanation: Definition: freak out\nA charade of GO ('try') plus APE ('take off', 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: Representing American marketplaces (4)","output":"### Answer: FORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: marketplaces\nA charade of FOR ('representing') plus A ('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: Attacks with a 'furious fastid\u00adiousness', ultimately \u2014 fine to ignore flaws (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSAULTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attacks\nA charade of 'a' plus SS ('furiou**S** fastidiousnes**S** finally') plus [f]AULTS ('flaws') minus the F ('fine to ignore')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 individual leaving stand (5)","output":"### Answer: STALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: stand\nA subtraction: STALL[one] ('Sly') minus ONE ('individual 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: Show active disrespect for one poor critic's conclusions \u2014 teased outrageously (9)","output":"### Answer: DESECRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show active disrespect for\nAn anagram ('outrageously') of ERC ('on**E** poo**R** criti**C**'s conclusions') plus 'teased'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 but still in front (4)","output":"### Answer: BARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stops\nA charade of BAR ('but' \u2013 \"everyone saw the joke bar\/but me\") plus S ('**S**till in 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: Is sure to be injured \u2014 athlete's back put out again (7)","output":"### Answer: REISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put out again\nA charade of REISSU, an anagram ('to be injured') of 'is sure' plus E ('athlet**E**'s 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: Makes Charlie see art fancifully (7)","output":"### Answer: CREATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes\nA charade of C ('Charlie') plus REATES, an anagram ('fancifully') of 'see 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: Work's been mounted, look \u2026 as sport (4)","output":"### Answer: POLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\nA charade of PO, a reversal ('being mounted' in a down light) of OP ('work') plus LO ('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: Secured hat, being windy (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: IN THE BAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secured\nAn anagram ('windy') of 'hat 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: Made an impression and got fellow going (6)","output":"### Answer: ETCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made an impression\nA subtraction: [f]ETCHED ('got') minus the F ('fellow 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: Paddy on the way? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD RAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paddy on the way\nCryptic 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: Take great delight over one in show (6)","output":"### Answer: REVEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nAn envelope ('over') of A ('one') in REVEL ('take great 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: One's embarrassed for ages (4)","output":"### Answer: EONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ages\nAn anagram ('embarrassed') of '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: Roads sound here mainly (6,3)","output":"### Answer: AEGEAN SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roads sound here mainly\n'Roads' is a homophone ('sound') of RHODES, with 'mainly' a hint 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: Acknowledges Kelvin in bar (5)","output":"### Answer: MARKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acknowledges\nAn envelope ('in') of K ('Kelvin') in MARS ('bar', proprietary)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 when Rolf's taken in (5)","output":"### Answer: ENROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Admit\nA hidden answer ('taken in') in 'wh**EN ROL**f'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: Whip-round by group for driver? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOLF CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: driver?\nA charade of GOLF, a reversal ('round') of FLOG ('whip') plus CLUB ('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: Light hit lover with force on head (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAMBEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\nA charade of F ('force') plus LAM ('hit') plus BEAU ('lover'), with 'on head' giving the order of the 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: Judge, after tip-off, goes by \u2014 heading for Specsavers? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\nA charade of [p]ASSES ('goes by') minus its first letter ('after tip-off') plus S ('heading for **S**pecsavers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gets disheartened over artist's range (6)","output":"### Answer: SIERRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nA charade of SI[tt]ER ('model') minus its middle letters ('gets disheartened') plus RA ('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: Parliament's reduced intake (4)","output":"### Answer: DIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parliament\nDouble 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 can't fly? Try cycling! (4)","output":"### Answer: RHEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One can't fly\nHEAR ('try') with the ~~H 'cycling' to the end~~. *R 'cycling' to 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: Tricky phrase that might produce stuttering woe? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: TONGUE TWISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricky phrase\nAn anagram ('that might produce') of 'stuttering woe'; with an extended 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: Some herbal medicine? (4)","output":"### Answer: BALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some herbal medicine\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'her**BAL M**edicine', with an &lit 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: Get below platform (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSTAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\nA charade of UNDER ('below') plus STAND ('platform')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fertile cat returned to admit misdeeds (4,2)","output":"### Answer: FESS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: admit misdeeds\nA charade of FE ('extremely **F**ertil**E**') plus SSUP, a reversal ('returned') of PUSS ('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: Burrowing creature loses daughter, runs forward to reach Texan city (8)","output":"### Answer: AMARILLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Texan city\nARMADILLO ('burrowing creature') minus D ('loses daughter'), and with the R moved up a place ('runs forward')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 British landscape depicted in off-key, sad composition (5,4)","output":"### Answer: OFFAS DYKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of British landscape\nAn anagram ('composition') of 'off-key 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: Puts on about 500 commercials (4)","output":"### Answer: ADDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puts on\nAn envelope ('about') of D (Roman numeral, '500') in ADS ('commercials')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 good \u2026 very good \u2026 distinctly average (2-2)","output":"### Answer: SO-SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: distinctly average\nSO ('very good' as an interjection)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 haircut that might be seen at tea time (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STICKY BUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: that might be seen at tea time\nA charade of STICKY ('unpleasant') plus BUN ('haircut' \u2013 but a style rather than a 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: Alert: 'Following boundary, Australian captain declared' (8)","output":"### Answer: FOREWARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alert\nA charade of FORE ('boundary' at the front) plus WARN, sounding like ('declared') WARNE. Shane Warne was 'Australian captain' principally in One Day Internationals."}
{"instruction":"You 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, low in rank, obtaining grand husband? (6)","output":"### Answer: MEGHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duchess\nAn envelope ('obtaining') of G ('grand') plus H ('husband') in MEAN ('low in rank'), for the Duchess of Sussex, with an extended 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: 'Executive Search' pro haunted her disturbingly (4-6)","output":"### Answer: HEAD-HUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'Executive Search' pro\nAn anagram ('disturbingly') of 'haunted 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: Extensive head of hair, we're told (4)","output":"### Answer: MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extensive\nSounds like ('we're told') MANE ('head 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: Team Trump rent asunder, leading to explosion of rage (6,7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPER TANTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: explosion of rage\nAn anagram ('asunder') of 'team trump 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: One that might be brewing or poaching? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TEA LEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that might be brewing\nDouble definition, the second being rhyming slang for 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: Makes dull songs without hesitation (5)","output":"### Answer: NUMBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes dull\nA subtraction: NUMB[er]S ('songs') minus ER ('without 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: Pursued, trounced, commandeered (7)","output":"### Answer: USURPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: commandeered\nAn anagram ('trounced') of 'pursued'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, trendy educational disquisition to advance latest knowledge? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TED TALK \n ### Explanation: Primarily, trendy educational disquisition to advance latest knowledge? (3,4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**T**rendy **E**ducational **D**isquisition **T**o **A**dvance **L**atest** K**nowledge', with a fairly accurate &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: Sort of raid, no? (6)","output":"### Answer: INROAD \n ### Explanation: Sort of raid, no? (6)\nAn anagram ('sort') of 'raid no', with an &lit 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: Even now, toady's hit ferociously (2,4,3)","output":"### Answer: TO THIS DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even now\nAn anagram ('ferociously') of 'toady's 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: Malodorous, the French starter of snails causes vexation (7)","output":"### Answer: RANKLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: causes vexation\nA charade of RANK ('malodorous') plus LE ('the French') plus S ('starter of **S**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: McEwan novel, Decapitated Pet Cuckoo's Upset (9)","output":"### Answer: AMSTERDAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: McEwan novel\nA charade of [h]AMSTER ('pet') minus its first letter ('decapitated') plus DAM, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of MAD ('cuckoo')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 around, loiter endlessly with contemptuous expression (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SHOVE IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: contemptuous expression\nAn envelope ('around') of HOVE[r] ('loiter') minus its last letter ('endlessly') in '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: Little bird going round city in direction of very little one (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TINY TOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: very little one\nAn envelope ('going round') of NY ('city') plus TO ('in direction of') in TIT ('little 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: Instigator of Brexit vote: 'Country will lose nothing' (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instigator of Brexit vote\nA subtraction: Republic of CAMERO[o]N ('country') minus an O ('will lose 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 little unwisely, skull cap removed for heavy metal (7)","output":"### Answer: URANIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy metal\nA charade of U ('a little **U**nwisely') plus [c]RANIUM ('skull') minus its first letter ('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: Lunatic overcome by boundless ocean, misrepresented? (6)","output":"### Answer: CANUTE \n ### Explanation: Lunatic overcome by boundless ocean, misrepresented? (6)\nAn envelope ('overcome by') of NUT ('lunatic') in CAE, an anagram ('misrepresented') of '[o]cea[n]' minus its outer letters ('boundless'). If you are not familiar with the story referenced in the &lit definition, try ."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Guitar Hero fan offering a bit of Young Americans (5)","output":"### Answer: GAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps Guitar Hero fan\nA hidden answer ('a bit of') in 'youn**G AMER**icans'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one visits bathroom without posh rug (6)","output":"### Answer: TOUPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rug\nAn envelope ('without') of U ('posh') in TO PEE ('why one visits bathroom' \u2013 at least one all-too-frequent reason for doing 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: Troublemaker, a scallywag at heart (6)","output":"### Answer: RASCAL \n ### Explanation: Troublemaker, a scallywag at heart (6)\nA hidden answer ('at heart') in 'troublemake**R A SCAL**lywag', with an &lit 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: Continue to show a certain undergarment, a German number (3,2,3,1,6)","output":"### Answer: AIR ON THE G STRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: a German number\nA charade of AIR ON ('continue to show') plus THE G-STRING ('a certain undergarment'); the *Air* from Johann Sebastian Bach's *Orchestral Suite No. 3* was arranged by August Willhelmj (another German), transposing the first violin part of the original so that it may be played entirely on the lowest string of the violin, the G-string."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dick twisted many an arm (6)","output":"### Answer: PISTOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: an arm\nA charade of PI (Private Investigator, 'dick') plus STOL, a reversal ('twisted') of LOTS ('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: Tries pants on wrong, looking ugly (8)","output":"### Answer: SINISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: looking \nA charade of SIN ('wrong') plus ISTER, an anagram ('pants') of 'tries', with 'on' suggesting the order of the 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: Draw out scandal involving Musk (8)","output":"### Answer: ELONGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw out\nA whimsical coinage ELON-GATE, with -GATE as the all-purpose suffix for a scandal, this one involving ELON Musk."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Discovers large nets (6)","output":"### Answer: LEARNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discovers\nA charade of L ('large') plus EARNS ('nets', 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: Trump's enforcers limit what Pole may display (3-3)","output":"### Answer: ICE-CAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: what Pole may display\nA charade of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 'Trump's enforcers') plus CAP ('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: Saturated fat (8)","output":"### Answer: DRIPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saturated\nDouble 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: Drop of tea, we hear, in blue vessel (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNTURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drop\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('tea, we hear') in DOWN ('blue') plus URN ('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: Shelter from a Catholic over\u00adwhelmed by pointlessness? (6)","output":"### Answer: ALCOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shelter\nA charade of 'a' plus LCOVE, an envelope ('overwhelmed by') of C ('Catholic') in LOVE ('pointlessness' 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: A Rembrandt concocted with guile and craft may go missing here (7,8)","output":"### Answer: BERMUDA TRIANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: craft may go missing here\nAn anagram ('concocted') of 'a Rembrandt' plus 'guile'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fool's sent back, taste sweet dish (6)","output":"### Answer: PASTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet dish\nA charade of PAS, a reversal ('sent back') of SAP ('fool') plus TRY ('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: Action of a lowdown, gutless cowboy (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Action\nA charade of 'a' plus GEN ('lowdown', information) plus CY ('gutless **C**owbo**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: Minor hearing about sex in Rome (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIVIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor\nAn envelope ('about') of VI (Roman numeral 6, 'sex in Rome' \u2013 sex is Latin). in TRIAL ('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: Note circling reptile is a threat, in the main (1-4)","output":"### Answer: U-BOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a threat, in the main\nAn envelope ('circling') of BOA ('reptile') in UT ('note'; originally the first note of the sol-fa, now replaced by Do. 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: Pip's ideal extracted from grapes? Tell agriculturist (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pip's ideal\nA hidden answer ('extracted from') in 'grap**ES TELL A**griculturalist'. Pip also appeared in yesterday's 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: Ways artist's lifted up magazine (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: magazine\nA reversal ('lifted up' in a down light) of LANES ('ways') plus RA ('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: Foolishly had scrap with Repub\u00adlican who won't deal fairly (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CARD SHARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: who won't deal fairly\nAn anagram ('foolishly') of 'had scrap' plus R ('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: Light, new, lit up rental houses (7)","output":"### Answer: LANTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\nAn envelope ('houses') of N ('new') in LATERN, an anagram ('lit up', in the sense of intoxicated) of '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: Monster, one in northerly German city (6)","output":"### Answer: NESSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') in NESSE, a reversal ('northerly' in a down light) of 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: Informally, handles collars worn by celebrity (9)","output":"### Answer: NICKNAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Informally, handles\nAn envelope ('worn by') of NAME ('celebrity') in NICKS ('collars', arrests)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 off worst in competition still (5-2)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\nAn envelope ('in') of LOSE ('come off worst') in CUP ('competition'). The definition refers to a photograph."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sacking personnel extremely ready for operation? (7)","output":"### Answer: PLUNDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sacking\nA charade of PL ('**P**ersonne**L** extremely') plus UNDER (anaesthetic, 'ready 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: Stand for leader of England with muscular back (6)","output":"### Answer: DENOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand for\nA reversal ('back') of E ('leader of **E**ngland') plus TONED ('muscular')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 writer's getting on, showing representational technique (7)","output":"### Answer: IMAGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: representational technique\nA charade of I'M ('the writer's') plus AGING ('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: Creativity in book covers of Tolstoy (7)","output":"### Answer: NOVELTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creativity\nA charade of NOVEL ('book') plus TY ('covers of **T**olsto**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: One is found in chapter, as a rule (5)","output":"### Answer: CANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One is found in chapter\nJust over a fortnight ago, I blogged a puzzle by , and in 4D discussed canons in chapters, which made this double definition immediately obvious 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: Meal for four? (9,3)","output":"### Answer: AFTERNOON TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meal for four\nCryptic 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: Widely differing characters added to journal's material (7)","output":"### Answer: ORGANZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\nA charade of ORGAN ('journal') plus Z A ('widely differing characters' -they cannot be farther apart 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: Gutsy man went ahead, leaving wife behind (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gutsy\nA charade of '[w]ent' minus the W ('leaving wife behind') plus ERIC ('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: England insignificant in past (7)","output":"### Answer: BLIGHTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: England\nAn envelope ('in') of LIGHT ('insignificant') in BY ('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: Husband caught in fighting ultimately sent sideways (7)","output":"### Answer: ATHWART \n ### Explanation: Definition: sideways\nA charade of ATHWAR, an envelope ('caught') of H ('husband') in AT WAR ('in fighting'); plus T ('ultimately sen**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: Capital for indigenous Aussies? (5)","output":"### Answer: EUROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nDouble definition, the second being a wallaroo, which I remember from a Guardian crossword not so long ago, though I cannot place 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: Aristos expert with their fists? (9)","output":"### Answer: ARCHDUKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aristos\nA charade of ARCH ('expert') plus DUKES ('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: Many ladies feel uneasy, draping area with moveable sheets (9)","output":"### Answer: LOOSELEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: with moveable sheets\nA charade of LOOS ('many ladies' \u2013 indication by example) plus ELEAF, an envelope ('draping') of A ('area') in ~~EFEF~~ *ELEF*, an anagram ('uneasy') of 'feel'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Measuring instrument's forte, subtract one (5)","output":"### Answer: METER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measuring instrument\nMET[i]ER ('forte') minus the I )('subtract 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: Militant god takes a look inside (7)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Militant\nAn envelope ('takes \u2026 inside') of 'a' plus LO ('look') in ZEUS ('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: Abandon cat (5,2)","output":"### Answer: THROW UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon\nDouble 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: Forceful Republican enters in fall (7)","output":"### Answer: DRIVING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forceful\nAn envelope ('enters') of R ('Republican') in DIVING ('in 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: Italian course is a fiddle, short\u00adened right at the start (7)","output":"### Answer: RAVIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian course\nA charade of R ('right') plus 'a' plus VIOLI[n] ('fiddle') minus its last letter ('shortened'), with 'at the start' indicating the order of the 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: American artist held by desperate criminal in Hollywood musical (6,6)","output":"### Answer: EASTER PARADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hollywood musical\nAn envelope ('held by') of A ('American') plus RA ('artist') in EASTERPDE, an anagram ('criminal') of 'desperate'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rearing bats with greater spleen? (7)","output":"### Answer: ANGRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: with greater spleen\nAn anagram ('bats') of 'rearing'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 narrow waterways missing river (7)","output":"### Answer: TENCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nT[r]ENCHES ('narrow waterways') minus the R ('missing 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: Ideally suited tag line for forger? (5-4)","output":"### Answer: READY-MADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tag line for forger\nDouble 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: Last overseas contributor to home game (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last overseas\nA hidden answer ('contributor to') in 'h**OME GA**me', for 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: Recognised bags children nicked (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: nicked\nAn envelope ('bags') of CH ('children') in NOTED ('recognised')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 out animal sanctuary, English branch first (7)","output":"### Answer: EARMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Single out\nA charade of E ('English') plus ARM ('branch') plus ARK ('animal sanctuary' \u2013 plus Noah, Shem , Ham and Japheth, and the ladies their wives, 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 extra glass and large drink, took it easy after golf (6-6)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE-GLAZED \n ### Explanation: Definition: With extra glass\nA charade of DOUBLE ('large drink') plus G ('golf') plus LAZED ('took it 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: Tactics Harpo contrived with dire outcome (12)","output":"### Answer: CATASTROPHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: with dire outcome\nAn anagram ('contrived') of 'tactics Harpo'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diner's companion's first to celebrate, bursting into song (9)","output":"### Answer: CAFETERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diner\nA charade of C ('**C**ompanion's first') plus AFETERIA, an envelope ('bursting into') of FETE ('celebrate') in ARIA ('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: Instrument from old vehicle in front of Audi (7)","output":"### Answer: OCARINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nA charade of O ('old')m plus CAR ('vehicle') plus 'in' plus A ('front of **A**udi')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Narcissist, say, is wearing too much (7)","output":"### Answer: EGOTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Narcissist\nA charade of EG ('say') plus OTIST, an envelope ('wearing') of 'is' in OTT (over the top, '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: Gunners pursuing doctor through Czech region (7)","output":"### Answer: MORAVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Czech region\nA charade of MO ('doctor') plus RA (Royal Artillery regiment, 'Gunners') plus VIA (\"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: Supply power to breakdown equipment (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOW ROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: breakdown equipment\nAn anagram ('supply') of 'power 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: Tabloid (American) sent up GI's sweetheart (5)","output":"### Answer: SUGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: GI's sweetheart\nA reversal ('sent up' in a down light) of RAG ('tabloid') plus US ('American'). 'GI' just to indicate an Americanism."}
{"instruction":"You 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 yen covering reduced squad's grant (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBSIDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: grant\nAn envelope ('covering') of SID[e] ('squad') minus the last letter ('reduced') in SUB (substitute player in eg soccer, 'reserve') plus Y (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: Removed from bench for not playing well (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OFF FORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: not playing well\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 eight initially forged, 17 (4)","output":"### Answer: PESO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nAn anagram ('forged') of SPOE ('**S**mall **P**iece **O**f** E**ight 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: Dog collars primarily blue in state run by the 8 (10)","output":"### Answer: PLUTOCRACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: state run by the 8\nA charade of PLUTO ('dog', Disney character) plus C ('**C**ollars primarily') plus RACY ('blue', sexually explicit)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 guards Catholic church entrance (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance\nAn envelope ('guards') of C ('Catholic ') plus CE ('church') in ASS ('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: Flag male amongst female Gaels, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: IRISHMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gaels, perhaps\nA charade of IRIS ('flag') plus HMEN, an envelope ('amongst') of M ('male') in 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: When most watch proper sci-fi film on writer's tablet (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PRIME TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: When most watch\nA charade of PRIM ('proper') plus ET ('sci-fi film') plus I'M ('writer's') plus E ('tablet' of the 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: American preserves tiny egg parts (5)","output":"### Answer: UNITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: parts\nAn envelope ('preserves') of NIT ('tiny egg') in 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: It's known to charge money (5)","output":"### Answer: RHINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's known to charge\nDouble 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: These days journalists mostly fill a marquee (2,7)","output":"### Answer: AT PRESENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: These days\nAn envelope ('fill') of PRES[s] ('journalists') minus the last letter ('mostly') in A TENT ('a marquee')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cooperate in dance drama first (8)","output":"### Answer: PLAYBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cooperate\nA charade of PLAY ('drama') plus BALL ('dance'). Surely the enumeration should be (4,4)."}
{"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: Raucous artist's son immersed in Times (6)","output":"### Answer: BRASSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raucous\nAn envelope ('immersed in') of RA'S ('artist's') plus S ('son') in BY ('times', multiplication, with misleading 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: Flighty governess entertains current 17 (10)","output":"### Answer: SOVEREIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17\nAn envelope ('entertains') of I (physics symbol, 'current') in SOVEREGNS, an anagram ('flighty') of 'governess'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 action that fitted the bill without it (4)","output":"### Answer: SUED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took action\nA subtraction: SU[it]ED ('fitted the bill') minus IT ('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: Republican avoids beginners, 17 in Athens of old (7)","output":"### Answer: STATERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 17 in Athens of old\nA subtraction: STA[r]TERS ('beginners') minus the R ('Republican avoids')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 agents about acting (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON STAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: acting\nA charade of O ('ring') plus NSTAGE, an anagram ('about') of 'agents'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 outskirts, caused carnage driving this? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: USED CAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: driving this?\nA hidden answer ('leaving outskirts') in 'ca**USED CAR**nage"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pinched vestment (5)","output":"### Answer: STOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pinched\nDouble 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: Security is raised in warehouse (7)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Security\nAn envelope ('in') of SI, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of 'is' in DEPOT ('warehouse')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cut across river for 10p once (6)","output":"### Answer: FLORIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10p once\nAn envelope ('across') of R ('river') in F ('fellow') plus LOIN ('cut' 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: Get your bins out to find old 17? (9)","output":"### Answer: FARTHINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: old 17\n'Bins' here is short for binoculars, and the clue gives instructions for finding FAR THINGS (like comet 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: Superlatively flush in Berlin, I fitted in holiday (7)","output":"### Answer: RICHEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superlatively flush\nAn envelope ('in' \u2013 the second one) of ICH ('in Berlin, I') in REST ('holiday')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Miners' group is to register in spring, collecting 17 (13)","output":"### Answer: NUMISMATOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: collecting 17\nA charade of NUM (National Union of Mineworkers, 'miners' group') plus 'is' plus MATOLOGY, an envelope ('in') of 'to' plus LOG ('register') in MAY ('spring', when the darling buds appear)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cash store where the 8 live? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MONEY BELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Personal cash store\nDefininition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 offer (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HOLD OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last\nDouble 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: US singer's instruction to peers before procession? (7)","output":"### Answer: ROBESON \n ### Explanation: Definition: US singer\nROBES 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: Reserve receives breaking news from the south (4,3)","output":"### Answer: NEST EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reserve\nA reversal ('from the south' in a down light) of an envelope ('breaking') of GETS ('receives') in GEN ('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: Nurse retains European CV (6)","output":"### Answer: CAREER \n ### Explanation: Definition: CV\nAn envelope ('retains') of E ('European') in CARER ('nurse')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hound bishop off property (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: property\nA subtraction: [b]ASSET ('hound') minus the B ('bishop 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 complete shambles, maybe setter's to be given time out, quick! (4,9)","output":"### Answer: DOG\u2019S BREAKFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: A complete shambles\nA charade of DOG'S ('maybe setter's', the canine, not Everyman) plus BREAK ('time out') plus FAST ('quick')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, extremely meddlesome matchmaker (Austen's) (4)","output":"### Answer: EMMA \n ### Explanation: Primarily, extremely meddlesome matchmaker (Austen's) (4)\nAn Everyman trademark: first letters ('primarily') of '**E**xtremely **M**eddlesome **M**atchmaker (**A**usten's)', with an &lit 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: Acerbic Greek character can provide pudding (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TARTE TATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: pudding\nA charade of TART ('acerbic') plus ETA ('Greek character') plus TIN ('can'). The prime excuse for making some cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Altogether where Dorothy's dog food ended up (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Altoge\nDouble definition, the second with reference to *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: 'Blah blah blah': review of 48 Hours? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: YADA-YADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blah blah blah\nA reversal ('review') of A DAY A DAY ('48 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: Parliamentarian to persecute revolutionary, Spooner reports (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parliamentarian\nA spoonerism of HOUND RED ('persecute revolutionary'), for an opponent of King Charles I of England and the Cavaliers."}
{"instruction":"You 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, Sergeant Major, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: JOHN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps, Sergeant\nDouble definition, referring to two people: t, the journalist, and , the 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: Famous sportsman, 'The Greatest' (4)","output":"### Answer: BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Famous sportsman\nNo, not Ali, but soccer player George, for 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: Stride around shopping centre making chit-chat (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SMALL TALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: chit-chat\nAn envelope ('around') of MALL ('shopping centre') in STALK ('stride')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pitch for pigeonhole (8)","output":"### Answer: TYPECAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: pigeonhole\nA charade of TYPE ('print') plus CAST ('pitch' in the sense of 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: Dicky Benaud is one going from Vienna to Belgrade (6)","output":"### Answer: DANUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one going from Vienna to Belgrade\nAn anagram ('dicky') of 'Benaud'. It does not add much to the surface, but 'Dicky Benaud' could refer to Australian cricketer and commentator Richard Benaud, but, as far as I know, he used the diminutive Richie."}
{"instruction":"You 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-movie figure harshly bullies a headless dog (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BELA LUGOSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horror-movie figure\nAn anagram ('harshly') of 'bullies' plus '[d]og' minus its first 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: Lawyer's not finishing cheese (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\nBRIE[f] ('lawyer') minus its last letter ('not finishing')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furniture that might be rust-proofed and extremely baroque? (4-6,3)","output":"### Answer: FOUR-POSTER BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Furniture\nAn anagram ('that might be') of 'rust-proofed' plus BE ('extremely **B**aroqu**E**')\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: Tenor spotted piece to include: grand! (7)","output":"### Answer: DOMINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tenor\nAn envelope ('to include') of G ('grand') in DOMINO ('spotted piece'), for Placido Domingo, who sang tenor roles for most of 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: Some rag\u00f9: a nourishing substance with distinctive smell (5)","output":"### Answer: GUANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: substance with distinctive smell\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'ra**GU A NO**rishing'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 put a wager on US novelist (7)","output":"### Answer: BETROTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promise\nA charade of BET ('wager \u2013 or 'put a wager on')') plus ROTH (Philip, 'US 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: Parliamentary business, one May's adroitly amended (5,3,7)","output":"### Answer: EARLY DAY MOTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parliamentary business\nAn anagram ('amended') of 'one May's adroitly'. If you are not familiar with the Westminster manoeuvre, provides some 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: Prepares sourdough loaves, perhaps: essential things (we're told) (6)","output":"### Answer: KNEADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepares sourdough loaves, perhaps\nSounds like ('we're told') NEEDS ('essential things'). I get a bread machine to do the work for me, at least for sourdough."}
{"instruction":"You 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 coat needing alteration, no matter the price (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ANY COST \n ### Explanation: Definition: no matter the price\nAn anagram ('needing alteration') of 'nas ty 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: Sick, tired, essentially stoned \u2026 considered fit (5,2)","output":"### Answer: TRIED ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: considered fit\nA charade of TRIED, an anagram ('sick') of 'tired' plus ON ('essentially st**ON**ed\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A fortune's laid out for horror movie (9)","output":"### Answer: NOSFERATU \n ### Explanation: Definition: horror movie\nAn anagram ('laid out') of 'a fortune's', for F W Murnau's 1922 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: Piece of Laurel and Hardy finally, a fable that's funny (7)","output":"### Answer: BAYLEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Piece of Laurel\nAn anagram ('that's funny') of Y ('Hard**Y** finally') plus 'a fable'. I have just inherited a potted bay tree, which stands about eight feet tall. As it is not winter hardy, it will need some pruning by next winter before getting it into my living room \u2013 or, even if I manage to kill it before then, I will have several lifetime's supply of bayleaves for stews and 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: 'Salud!', dit Emile (un peu reactionary) (7)","output":"### Answer: LUDDITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reactionary\nA hidden answer ('un peu') in 'sa**LUD DIT E**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: Tried to influence bid with bloke losing \u00a31,000, sadly (7)","output":"### Answer: LOBBIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tried to influence\nAn anagram ('sadly') of 'bid' plus 'blo[k]e', minus the K ('losing \u00a31,000')"}
{"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: Adjudicator, curtly, after brief look, to increase price unfairly (6)","output":"### Answer: GAZUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: increase price unfairly\nA charade of GAZ[e] ('look') minus its last letter ('brief') plus UMP (umpire, 'adjudicator, curtly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bigwig to apprehend rising pong (5)","output":"### Answer: NABOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bigwig\nA charade of NAB ('apprehend') plus OB, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of BO (body odour, 'pong');."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spread out (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread out\nAn anagram ('spread out', also serving as definition) of 'please'. *For a more sensible parsing, see Dr WhatsOn @2 et al."}
{"instruction":"You 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 overture to include music finale (8)","output":"### Answer: PRECLUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rule out\nAn envelope ('to include') of C ('musi**C** finale') in PRELUDE ('overture')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 into oddly erratic standards (8)","output":"### Answer: CRITERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: standards\nAn envelope ('into') of I ('one') in CRTERIA, an anagram ('oddly') of 'erratic'. OK, you could choose the other 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: Firm bum? That's crude! (6)","output":"### Answer: COARSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: crude\nA charade of CO (company, 'firm') plus ARSE ('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: I see you said, not long ago, to follow skill with eloquence (12)","output":"### Answer: ARTICULATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with \nA charade of ART ('skill') plus ICU ('I see you said') plus LATELY ('not long ago'), with 'to follow' indicating the order of the 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: Most drunk end with most sleep (8)","output":"### Answer: TIPSIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most drunk\nA charade of TIP ('end') plus SIEST[a] ('sleep') minus the last letter ('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: Descendant admits returning for stinger (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORPION \n ### Explanation: Definition: stinger\nAn envelope ('admits') of ORP, a reversal ('returning') of PRO ('for' as opposed to anti) in SCION ('descendant')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formal wear for men in clubs? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DARK SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Formal wea\nDouble definition, with the second referring to a pack of cards, in which 'clubs' and spades are black, while hearts and diamonds are 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: Mother's in meeting ad infinitum, feeling fine (12)","output":"### Answer: ASYMPTOMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling fine\nAn envelope ('in') of MA ('mother') in ASYMPTOTIC (a mathematical, principally graphical, term for lines which approach one another to meet at infinity ('meeting at infinitum')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 covering right hole (6)","output":"### Answer: PIERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hole\nAn envelope ('covering') of R ('right') in PIECE ('part'). 'Hole' 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: Not frightened of a fraud in development (8)","output":"### Answer: UNAFRAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not frightened\nAn anagram ('in development') of 'a fraud 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: Launch a steamship that's partly corrupt (8)","output":"### Answer: UNCHASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: corrupt\nA hidden answer ('partly') in 'la**UNCH A STE**amship'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 speed beginning to scare the likes of Daphne (6)","output":"### Answer: NYMPHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the likes of Daphne\nA charade of NY (New York 'city') plus MPH ('speed') plus S ('beginning to **S**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: Material deftly wrapped to cover Caesarian section (4)","output":"### Answer: SARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material deftly wrapped to cover\nA hidden answer ('section') in 'Car**SARI**an'. Bravo, Philistine."}
{"instruction":"You 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 overlapping Thespians (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan\nEXTRA and ACTOR ('Thespians') with the A 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: Tories say locking up Islamist leader means equality (6)","output":"### Answer: PARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: equality\nAn envelope ('locking up') of I ('**I**slamist leader') in PARTY ('Tories, 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: Torment resulting from unsympathetic law? Do a mischief! (4,3,3,5,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAY CAT AND MOUSE WITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: T\nAn anagram ('mischief') of 'unsympathetic law do 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'm leaving limo during getaway for some meat (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCALOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: some mea\nAn envelope ('during') of 'l[im]o' minus I'm ('I'm leaving') in ESCAPE ('getaway')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 petal arrangement (5)","output":"### Answer: LEAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rose\nAn anagram ('arrangement') of 'petal'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 limbo dance outside \u2014 absolute revelation (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCLOSURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: revelation\nA charade of DISCLO, an envelope ('outside') of L ('first to **L**imbo') in DISCO ('dance'); plus SURE ('absolute')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 report of breastfeeding episode? (10)","output":"### Answer: SUCCESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Following\nSounds like ('report of') SUCK SESSION ('breastfeeding 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: Home code broken, uncovering Trump's vulgarity (9)","output":"### Answer: INDECORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: vulgarity\nA charade of IN ('home') plus DECO, an anagram ('broken') of 'code', plus '[t]rum[p]' minus its outer letters ('uncovering')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enumerate so much, it's dull (8)","output":"### Answer: LISTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dull\nDefinition and literal interpretation (LIST 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: Sexercise tension? (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: tension\nA lift and separate charade of S plus TRAIN (-'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: At first, Megan upset Harry, throwing away a gift of perfume (5)","output":"### Answer: MYRRH \n ### Explanation: Definition: gift of perfume\nA charade of M ('at first **M**egan') plus YRRH, an anagram ('upset') of 'H[a]rry', minus the A ('throwing away a'). If the surface brings to mind the Duchess of Sussex, she spells her name Meghan. We three kings of orient 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: Leading trumpeter and percussionist missed out \u2014 appreciate playing as they wished (1,7)","output":"### Answer: A PIACERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: as they wished\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'a[p]precia[t]e' minus T and P ('leading **T**rumpeter and **P**ercussionist missed out'), for a musical instruction similar to ad lib, indicating that the performer may choose the tempo, for example, at 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: Studio presenter's tie (6)","output":"### Answer: ANCHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Studio presenter\nDouble 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: Ship stores fish in jars (6)","output":"### Answer: SHAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: jars\nAn envelope ('stores') of HAKE ('fish') in SS ('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: In row D? (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: END TO END \n ### Explanation: Definition: In row\nA cryptic reference to 'end to en**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: In days gone by, I pocketed commission (4)","output":"### Answer: AGIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: commission\nAn envelope ('pocketed') of 'I' in AGO (;in days gone by'). The 'commission' is on changing 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: Hating working girls that take a turn at the tables (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LAZY SUSANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: that take a turn at the tables\nA charade of LAZY ('hating working') plus SUSANS ('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: Game flirt getting run in (7)","output":"### Answer: CROQUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nAn envelope ('getting \u2026 in') of R ('run') in COQUET (more commonly COQUETTE, 'flirt')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flammable liquid ruined hat after hot vessel tipped over (7)","output":"### Answer: NAPHTHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flammable liquid\nA charade of NAPH, a reversal ('tipped over') of H ('hot') plus PAN ('vessel'); plus THA, an anagram ('ruined') of 'hat'. I came to this with the crossers \u2026H.H. which looked wildly unlikely, but there 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: Leave chaps on time in area of France (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPARTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of France\nA charade of DEPART ('leave') plus MEN ('chaps') plus T ('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: Players moaned audibly (4)","output":"### Answer: SIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Players\nSounds like ('audibly') SIGHED ('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: Called 'owzat but was charming (8)","output":"### Answer: APPEALED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Called 'owzat\nDouble 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: Minute insects on the outside of a trio of vessels (6)","output":"### Answer: THRIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minute insects\nTHR[ee sh]IPS ('a trio of vessels') minus the central letters ('on the 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: Is meagre with use of colour on board (6)","output":"### Answer: STINTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is meagre with\nAn implied envelope OF tint ('use of colour' \u2013 including 'use' gives me pause, but is perhaps OK) in SS ('on board' in the crossword clich\u00e9 gives IN for the envelope)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 wheedling about capital (3,5)","output":"### Answer: NEW DELHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\nAn anagram ('about') of ;wheedlin[g]' minus the G ('no good'). NEW DELHI, part of the city of Delhi, is the capital 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: Where Maud's lover could have misled her? (2,3,6,4)","output":"### Answer: UP THE GARDEN PATH \n ### Explanation: Where Maud's lover could have misled her? (2,3,6,4)\nCryptic reference to Tennyson's well-known *Come into the garden, Maud*, part of the long poem called just *Maud."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Exasperated compiler's utterance: 'Start again!' (4,2,6,3)","output":"### Answer: BACK TO SQUARE ONE \n ### Explanation: Exasperated compiler's utterance: 'Start again!' (4,2,6,3)\nCryptic 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: Most horrible thoroughfare falls within copper's territory (10)","output":"### Answer: BEASTLIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most horrible\nAn envelope ('within') of ST (street, 'thoroughfare') plus LIES ('falls') in BEAT ('copper's 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: Successor to Ximenes got up and embraced one little girl or another from Cornwall (7)","output":"### Answer: DEMELZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another from Cornwall\nAn envelope ('embraced') of MEL (diminutive of Melanie, 'little girl') in DEZA, a reversal ('got up' in a down light) of AZED ('successor to Ximenes' as setter of the barred crossword in the *Observer*). 'Another' in the definition would seem to indicate another girl, presumably the character from *Poldark*, rather than the Cornish village."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eisteddfod winner, dull, turned up (4)","output":"### Answer: BARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eisteddfod \nA reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of DRAB ('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: Arranged sestet with orchestra on the other side (6,3,6)","output":"### Answer: ACROSS THE STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the other side\nAn anagram ('arranged') of 'sestet' plus '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: Blue and sorrowful, below the surface (4,2,3,6)","output":"### Answer: DOWN IN THE DEPTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: below the surface\nDOWN for 'blue' is a crossword standard, which leaves IN THE DEPTHS for 'sorrowful', 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: Sea air won't upset poor community (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SHANTY TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: poor community\nA charade of SHANTY (sailor's song, 'sea air') plus TOWN, an anagram ('upset') of 'won'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: Fearing degree being dropped at university (7)","output":"### Answer: READING \n ### Explanation: Definition: university\nA subtraction: [d]READING ('fearing') minus D ('degree being 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: Desire subtle changes be removed? (4)","output":"### Answer: LUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desire\nAn anagram ('changes') of 'su[b]tl[e]' minus the letters of 'be' ('be 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: Anger about current violent disorder (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMPAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: violent disorder\nAn envelope ('about') of AMP (measure of 'current') in 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: Spooner's inundation chart provides protection from murky water (7)","output":"### Answer: MUDFLAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: protection from murky water\nFLOOD MAP ('inundation 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: Common or standard weekend (4)","output":"### Answer: PARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Common\nA charade of PAR ('standard') plus K ('wee**K**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: Good hand for throne action? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ROYAL FLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good hand\nDefinition (of the poker hand) and cryptic indication, with a play on two meanings of '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: Incentive to get back into motor racing (6)","output":"### Answer: CARROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ince\nA reversed ('to get back') hidden answer in 'mo**TOR RAC**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: One who's skilled getting a poor deal partly reversed (1,3,4)","output":"### Answer: A DAB HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who's skilled\nIf you reverse the DAB part, you get A BAD HAND ('a poor deal') \u2013 definitely neither 11A or 7D."}
{"instruction":"You 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 government's French bird almost mang\u00ea par mauvais chat (9)","output":"### Answer: TAOISEACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head of government\nAn envelope ('mang\u00e9 par' \u2013 the circumflex is a misprint) of OISEA[u] ('French bird')~~ misprint,~~ minus the last letter ('almost') in TACH, an anagram ('mauvais') of 'chat', for the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland. Even without the misprint, not the happiest of macaronic clues, I feel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jonathan Ross's expert declared to be a charlatan (5)","output":"### Answer: QUACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: charlatan\nis noted for his difficulty with pronouncing the letter R, so that CRACK ('expert') might sound more like ('declared') 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: Character from arcade game is one with disregard for social distancing? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SPACE INVADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character from arcade game\nDevinition and literal interpretation, combining the 1978 game with the 2020 pandemic."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lazes about, say, around bar endlessly] (9)","output":"### Answer: SLEAZEBAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creep\nA charade of SLEAZ, an anagram ('about') of 'lazes' plus EBAG, an envelope ('around') of 'ba[r]' minus the last letter ('endlessly') in EG ('say'). The square brackets in the clue serve no discernible purpose \u2013 unless perhaps it was the intention to replace the clue or answer, and it never 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: Preparation of cheese with some fish before midnight (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIEFING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preparation\nA charade of BRIE ('cheese') plus FIN ('some fish') plus G ('midni**G**ht')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consecutive atoms show fruit (6)","output":"### Answer: TOMATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\nDo not bother looking up the periodic table: it is an implied hidden answer in a**TOM ATO**m ('consecutive 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: Substitute part of body of academic work by many 13 (10)","output":"### Answer: PROSTHESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitute part of body\nA charade of PROS, plural ('many') of PRO (A DAB HAND, '13') plus THESIS ('academic 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: Having neatly translated brought about the onset of death for him (7)","output":"### Answer: TYNDALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: him\nAn envelope ('brought about') of D ('the onset of **D**eath') in TYNALE, an anagram ('translated') of 'neatly'. made a very influential translation of much of the Bible into English, and was martyred, so that the clue has an extended 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: Like past president to blow his top in this state (7)","output":"### Answer: ALABAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this state\nA charade of A LA (in the style of, 'like') plus [O]BAMA ('past president') minus the first letter ('to blow 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: Somehow cope with freak betraying no emotions (5,4)","output":"### Answer: POKER FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: betraying no emotions\nAn anagram ('somehow') of 'cope' plus 'freak', with a grammar problem in the definition; fairly frequently, someone comes up with a construction which kind of justifies such a mismatch, but I cannot see one 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: Throttle component of carburettor again playing up (7)","output":"### Answer: GAROTTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Throttle\nA reversed ('playing up' in a down light) hidden ('component of') answer in 'carbur**ETTOR AG**ain'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 burden put on server (6)","output":"### Answer: UPLOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: put on server\nA charade of UP ('raise') plus LOAD ('burden'), with the 'server' being 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: What actors hope for is less good than 11 (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FULL HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What actors hope for\nAnother poker hand, pretty good, but not as good as 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: As nice as dancing with Romeo (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: As\nAn anagram ('dancing') of 'nice as' plus R ('Romeo', radio code), with the definition being the chemical symbol for the 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: Specialist sending back anything that's not thin and green (13)","output":"### Answer: GYNAECOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Specialist\nA charade of GYNA, a reversal ('sending back') of 'any[thin]g' minus 'thin'; plus ECOLOGIST ('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: At last, fragrance-scented After Eight: wild rose (9)","output":"### Answer: INCREASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: rose\nA charade of INCREAS, an anagram ('wild') of ARSENIC ('eight' \u2013 that is, the answer to 8D) plus E D ('at last, fragranc**E**-scente**D**', with 'after' indicating the order of the 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: Left light show (7)","output":"### Answer: PORTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nA charade of PORT ('left') plus RAY ('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: Papa abandoning biased craftsman (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: craftsman\nA subtraction: [p]ARTISAN ('biased') minus the P ('papa abandoned' \u2013 radio code for 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: Prompt report of traffic jam? (7)","output":"### Answer: AUTOCUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: P\nSounds like ('report of') AUTO QUEUE ('traffic 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: Draw out of retreat despite everything (6)","output":"### Answer: WITHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: despite everything\nA subtraction: WITH[draw]AL ('retreat') minus DRAW ('draw out 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: Chiefly murderers and felons in alliance (5)","output":"### Answer: MAFIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chiefly murderers and felons in alliance\nFirst letters ('chiefly') of '**M**urserers **A**n**d F**elons** I**n **A**lliance', with an &lit 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: Vicar in wrong circle (6)","output":"### Answer: CLERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vicar\nAn anagram ('wrong') of 'circle', with an indication by example in place of 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: Friendly, am I? \u2014 Vince (8)","output":"### Answer: AMICABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friend\nA charade of 'am I' plus CABLE ('Vince', Liberal Democrat leader, perhaps of sufficiently recent vintage to be identified by just his 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: Hated a British host on air (8)","output":"### Answer: ABHORRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hated\nA charade of 'a' plus B ('British') plus HORRED, sounding like ('on air') HORDE ('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: Walked out from small wagon (6)","output":"### Answer: STRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walked out\nA charade of S ('small') plus TRUCK ('wagon')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 description of cat causes anger (4)","output":"### Answer: FURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: anger\nFU[r]RY ('description of cat') minus 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: Coming into a little money benefits youngster (10)","output":"### Answer: ADOLESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: youngster\nAn envelope ('coming into') of DOLES ('benefits') in A CENT ('a little money'). Rather familiar."}
{"instruction":"You 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 play about fighting (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start of play\nDouble definition; I take it that the first is a reference to a film director's 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: At Mass, in perverted rite? (8)","output":"### Answer: SATANISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: rite?\nAn anagram ('perverted') of 'at Mass in', with an extended 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: At start of book, one gets stuck (8)","output":"### Answer: ENDPAPER \n ### Explanation: At start of book, one gets stuck (8)\nDespite the END bit, this is a (cryptic) definition of the page pasted to the binding at the start or end of a hardcover"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to CV (6)","output":"### Answer: RESUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get back\nDouble definition, the second properly with an acute accent on each 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 hadn't changed teacher at random (3-3-4)","output":"### Answer: HIT-AND-MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: at random\nA charade of HITAND, an anagram ('changed') of 'I hadn't\" plus MISS ('teacher').. A variant of hit-or-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: Manage fine conclusion (4)","output":"### Answer: FEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage\nA charade of F ('fine') plus END ('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: It supplies Americans with water (6)","output":"### Answer: FAUCET \n ### Explanation: It supplies Americans with water (6)\nFor me, at least, the is a definition; on the other side of the pond it's a tap."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Announce resignation in city, after one evil act (8)","output":"### Answer: INIQUITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: evil act\nAn envelope ('in') of *I *QUIT ('announce resignation') in I ('one') plus NY ('city'), with after indicating the order of the 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: Leader has ache, at full speed (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADLONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: at full speed\nA charade of HEAD ('leader') plus LONG ('ache')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leave the country to earn money (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPORT \n ### Explanation: I leave the country to earn money (6)\nCryptic definition; the 'I' must refer to the goods, which is a little dubious."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 standing (6,9)","output":"### Answer: LABOUR CANDIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One left standing\nCryptic 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: Spacious yacht's first to tie up, heading north (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spacious\nA reversal ('heading north') of MOOR ('tie up') plus Y ('**Y**acht's 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: Screen in position for start of show (7,2)","output":"### Answer: CURTAIN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: start of show\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Separating from popular duo usually testing (7)","output":"### Answer: ARDUOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: testing\nA hidden answer ('separating from') in 'popul**AR** **DUO US**ually'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One uses strange material for debate (5)","output":"### Answer: ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: material for debate\nA charade of I ('one', Roman numeral or impersonal personal pronoun) plus SSUE, an anagram ('strange') of '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: Continental's day in a prison (7)","output":"### Answer: AFRICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Continental\nAn envelope ('in') of FRI ('day') in A CAN ('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: Has this ever been seen as a Scottish tourist attraction? (4,4,7)","output":"### Answer: LOCH NESS MONSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Has this ever been seen\nI think that counts as an amusing 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: Revolver found at entrance to ground (9)","output":"### Answer: TURNSTILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolver found at entrance to ground\nCryptic 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: Capered, like a follower of Rudolph? (7)","output":"### Answer: PRANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capered\nA cryptic reference to Prancer, another of 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: Complaint from the bar (7)","output":"### Answer: RAILING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaint\nDouble 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: Some bandit took the same again (5)","output":"### Answer: DITTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: the same again\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'ban**DIT TO**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: Following cut, one dressed unattractively (5)","output":"### Answer: FRUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: one dressed unattractively\nA charade of F ('following') plus RUMP ('cut' of beef, 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: Dear Dandelion, unusual Victorian novel (6,7)","output":"### Answer: DANIEL DERONDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Victorian novel\nAn anagram ('unusual') of 'dear dandelion', for George Eliot'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: 'Well \u2026 well \u2026'; that's indifferent (2-2)","output":"### Answer: SO-SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: indifferent\nDefinition and literal interpretation: So for 'well' might be as a vague introduction (\"so\/well, are you not going to say anything?\") or as an adjective (\"she was so\/well suited for the 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: Irascibility shown by US solider eating steak on headland (10)","output":"### Answer: GRUMPINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irascibility\nA charade of GRUMPI, an envelope ('eating') of RUMP ('steak') in GI ('US soldier') plus NESS ('headland')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 commercial in this place (6)","output":"### Answer: ADHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\nA charade of AD ('commercial') plus 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: Unveiling \u2013 not very excitedly \u2013 some pasta (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGUINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: some pasta\nAn anagram ('excitedly') of 'un[v]eiling' minus the V ('not very'). Sometimes with a final I ( the ini foods)' rather than E., but the latter is, I think, truer to the 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: Sucks it up again, uneasily sore with barbs (9)","output":"### Answer: REABSORBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sucks it up again\nAn anagram ('uneasily') of 'sore' plus 'barbs'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heaven's, they say, a Scottish island (4)","output":"### Answer: SKYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Scottish island\nSounds like ('they say') SKY ('heaven \u2013 or 'heavens' without the apostrophe')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 axe (4)","output":"### Answer: SACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fire\nThe same meaning 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: Fat \u2026 warrior at heart \u2026 criminal; a little celebrated in this country? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FRIAR TUCK \n ### Explanation: Fat \u2026 warrior at heart \u2026 criminal; a little celebrated in this country? (5,4)\nA charade of FRIART, an anagram ('criminal') of 'fat' plus '[wa]rri[or', using only the middle three letters ('at heart') plus UCK, an envelope ('in') of C ('a little **C**elebrated') in UK ('this country', with apologies to our NZ crowd, and others, but it is, I take it, where the clue was written). A standout as by far the most complex wordplay in the crossword. The definition is a fairly detailed &lit description of the character in the Robin Hood 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: Writer not beginning to describe capture in game (8)","output":"### Answer: CRIBBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nAn envelope ('to describe') of BAG ('capture') in [s]CRIBE ('writer') minus the first 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: Heartless orc in long book, not present-day (2,4)","output":"### Answer: TO COME \n ### Explanation: Definition: not present-day\nAn envelope ('in') of OC ('heartless **O**r**C**') in TOME ('long 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: Exhibitions, ones that impart finer vision (10)","output":"### Answer: SPECTACLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhi\nDouble 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: Recalled Michelangelo mixing a little spot of pigment (4)","output":"### Answer: MOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: spot of pigment\nA hidden ('a little') reversed ('recalled') answer in 'Michleang**ELO M**ixing'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dog. Brown, perhaps. Conked out in French mountain (6,7)","output":"### Answer: DANDIE DINMONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small dog\nA charade of DAN ('Brown, perhaps'; Dan Brown is the author of *The Da Vinci Code*, among other books) plus DIED ('conked out') plus 'in' plus MONT ('French 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: Risky opening with backgammon piece (2-2-3)","output":"### Answer: DO-OR-DIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Risky\nA charade of DOOR ('opening') plius DIE (singular of dice, 'backgammon 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: Not a soul with energy after midday (2,3)","output":"### Answer: NO ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not a soul\nA charade of NOON ('midday') plus 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: Artist's joy (mostly) rising about cobalt (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EL GRECO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nA charade of ELG, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of GLE[e] ('joy') minus then last letter ('mostly'); plus RE ('about') plus Co (chemical symbol, 'cobalt')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 product of Smith and Wesson might be? (6-9)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE-BARRELLED \n ### Explanation: As a product of Smith and Wesson might be? (6-9)\nDouble\/cryptic 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: Regret sports lesson, having torn around (6)","output":"### Answer: REPENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regret\nAn envelope ('having \u2026 around') of PE (physical education, 'sports lesson') in RENT ('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: Granny gets food, eating trout for starters somewhere in Massachusetts (9)","output":"### Answer: NANTUCKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Massachusetts\nA charade of NAN ('granny') plus TUCK ('food') plus E T ('**E**ating **T**rout for starters')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 seen, unusually: it's a scarcity (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a scarcity\nAn anagram ('unusually') of 'cab 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: Invest in figurative painter that might come from Tamworth (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BACK BACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: might come from Tamworth\nA charade of BACK ('invest in') plus BACON (Francis, 'figurative painter', just about), 'Tamworth' here is a breed of pigs originating in the Staffordshire town (or, presumably, in farms thereabouts).\n \n  (1944) 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: Struggled with piano replacing Latin quintet in bands (7)","output":"### Answer: STRIPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in bands\nSTRIVED ('struggled') with P ('piano') replacing V ('Latin quintet')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scratching head, prejudiced craftsman (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: craftsman\nA subtraction: [p]ARTISAN ('prejudiced') minus the first letter ('scratching head'). Virtually the same clue appeared in the Philistine that I blogged for last 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: On location for filming, 'attended' fictional court (7)","output":"### Answer: CAMELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fictional court\nA charade of CAME ('attended') plus LOT ('location for filming'). 'On' in a down light suggests the order of the 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: Primarily, something African fauna adjudge 'really irritating'? (6)","output":"### Answer: SAFARI \n ### Explanation: Primarily, something African fauna adjudge 'really irritating'? (6)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**S**omething **A**frican **F**auna **A**djudge **R**eally **I**rritating', with an &lit 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: Oddly claim 'Hero's a small role' (5)","output":"### Answer: CAMEO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a small role\nAlternate letters ('oddly') of **'ClA**i**M** h**E**r**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: Second room \u2014 the travelling sort? (9)","output":"### Answer: MOTORHOME \n ### Explanation: Second room \u2014 the travelling sort? (9)\nA charade of MO (moment, 'second') plus TORHOME, an anagram ( 'travelling' \u2013 or 'travelling sort', as a kind of double indicator, which makes the clue an &lit; otherwise it has just an extended definition) *of 'room the'*. The answer is often written as two 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: It's a bit spicy around plate (5)","output":"### Answer: BALTI \n ### Explanation: It's a bit spicy around plate (5)\nAn envelope ('around') of L (learner driver's 'plate') in BATI, an anagram ('spicy') of 'a bit'. Since the curry is apparently named after the wok-like dish ('plate') in which it is cooked and served, the clue is an &lit (although 'around' does not fit 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: Fail to deliver green recycling by European Union retrospectively (7)","output":"### Answer: RENEGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fail to deliver\nA charade of RENEG, an anagram ('recycling') of 'green' plus UE ('**E**uropean **U**nion 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: Make food (7)","output":"### Answer: PRODUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make\nDouble 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: These might be smuggled in 500 carpets (5)","output":"### Answer: DRUGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: These might be smuggled\nA charade of D (Roman numeral, '500') plus RUGS ('carpets')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of trees in meadows: healthy inside with sun (9)","output":"### Answer: LEAFINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Property of trees\nAn envelope (inside') of FINE ('healthy') plus S ('sun') in LEAS ('meadows')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sodium converted into alumin\u00adium is helping right away with public ownership (15)","output":"### Answer: NATIONALISATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: public ownership\nA charade of NA (chemical symbol, 'sodium'); plus TION, an anagram ('converted') of 'into'; plus AL (chemical symbol again, 'aluminium'); plus 'is'; plus [r]ATION ('helping') minus the R ('right 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: Teaching English and Latin could flop after lecturers are expelled (9)","output":"### Answer: EDUCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teaching\nA charade of E ('English') plus DUCATION, an anagram ('flop') of '[L]atin' plus 'cou[l]d' minus both Ls ('after lecturers are expelled')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tweets provide exciting ex\u00adchanges, perhaps shocking leaders (5)","output":"### Answer: PEEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tweets\nFirst letters ('leaders') of '**P**rovide **E**xciting **E**xchanges **P**erhaps **S**hocking'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forever blown at West Ham playing Blues to win two billion (7)","output":"### Answer: BUBBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're forever blow\nAn envelope ('to win') of BB ('two billion') in BULES, an anagram ('playing') of 'Blues'. The song \"I'm forever blowing bubbles\" is the anthem of West Ham United 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: It could be expedient if most of 21 down steal one time (7)","output":"### Answer: POLITIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: expedient\nAn envelope ('steal') of I ('one') plus T ('time') in POLIC[e] (answer to '21D') minus the last letter ('most 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: Minimum piece, simple as that (5)","output":"### Answer: LEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minimum\nA hidden answer ('piece') in 'simp**LE AS T**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: On cracker, cuckoo bird (9)","output":"### Answer: CORNCRAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nAn anagram ('cuckoo') of 'on cracker'. A corncrake"}
{"instruction":"You 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's discourteous then nice, not one to show lack of caution (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPRUDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of caution\nA charade of IMP ('rascal') plus RUDE ('discourteous') plus 'n[i]ce' minus the I ('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: Earl not about to sit on spades, say, in posh clothes (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ETON SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: posh clothes\nA charade of ETON, an anagram ('about') of E ('earl') plus 'not'; plus SUIT ('spades,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: Old king gets food from bakery (6)","output":"### Answer: GREGGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bakery\nA charade of GR (Georgivs Rex, most recently referring to King George VI, 'old king') plus EGGS ('food'), for the British bakery chain."}
{"instruction":"You 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 code missing \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\nA subtraction: MOR[s]E ('code') minus the S ('missing \u2026'; \u2026 is the letter S in 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: Race to arrest corrupt MEP at first on trial (10)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: tri\nA charade of TEMPT, an envelope ('to arrest') of EMP, an anagram ('corrupt') of 'MEP' in TT (Tourist Trophy, 'race', which came up in yesterday's Quiptic); plus 'at' plus I ('first') plus '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: I'm on a break, following bad upset stomachs (8)","output":"### Answer: ABDOMINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: stomachs\nA charade of ABD, an anagram ('upset') of 'bad' plus OMINA, another anagram ('break') of 'I'm on a'. The Latin plural of abdomen is not given in Chambers."}
{"instruction":"You 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 clues? Answer is found in part of sentence (6)","output":"### Answer: CLAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of sentence\nAn anagram ('cryptic') of 'clues' plus A ('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: Independent's right to plug Guardian's listening device (4)","output":"### Answer: WIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: listening device\nAn envelope ('to plug') of I ('Independent') plus R ('right') in WE ('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: Page in group that can hide in bushes? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LEAF INSECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that can hide in bushes?\nA charade of LEAF ('page') plus ;in' plus SECT ('group'). A giant leaf 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: Flounder from beach with con\u00adtents of bucket close to water (10)","output":"### Answer: SANDSUCKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flounder\nA charade of sands ('beach') plus UCKE ('contents of b**UCKE**t') plus R ('close to wate**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: Where to find dinner without any effort (2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: ON A PLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: without any effort\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Angriest exchange when argon was called this? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: INERT GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: argon was called this?\nAn anagram ('exchange') of 'angriest'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, golf is cheerful (6)","output":"### Answer: UPBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheerful\nWordplay in the answer: FLOG (BEAT) reversed (UP in a down light) is '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: Force required to cut up diamonds (6)","output":"### Answer: POLICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\nA charade of POL, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of LOP ('cut') plus ICE ('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: Inventor is extremely logical (4)","output":"### Answer: BELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inventor\nA charade of BE ('is', dialect) plus LL ('extremely **L**ogica**L**'), for Alexander Graham Bell, credited with inventing the first practical 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: Left harbour bearing drink (4)","output":"### Answer: PORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left\nQuadruple 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: Labourer's assistant could be so devious (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERHAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: devious\nDefinition and literal interpretation, as two words, UNDER 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: Believe house comes with vacant grounds (4)","output":"### Answer: HOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Believe\nA charade of HO ('house') plius L[an]D ('grounds') without its internal letters ('vacant'). I cannot say that I am enamoured of the interpretation L[an]D, but I think it must be 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: Hail lovely ground (6)","output":"### Answer: VOLLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hail\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'lovely'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old Tory right-wingers holding back (6)","output":"### Answer: DREARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wretched\nAn envelope ('holding') of REAR ('back') in DY ('ol**D** Tor**Y** right-wingers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 anticipating a modest backing (8)","output":"### Answer: AFLUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excitedly \nA charade of 'a' plus FLUTTER ('modest backing' \u2013 a small 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: Dodge Row (6)","output":"### Answer: RACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dodge\nDouble definition, the first in the sense of an enterprise of questionable legality, the second, a 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: Lofty's 'prior use' rumpus (8)","output":"### Answer: SUPERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lofty\nAn anagram ('rumpus') of 'prior 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: Place vessels around large plot (3,5)","output":"### Answer: LAY PLANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plot\nAn envelope ('around') of L ('large') in LAY ('place') plus PANS ('vessels').The definition 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: Board's on edge? (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\nA charade of RE ('on') plus SIDE ('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: Dancing rumba without a singer for protection (8)","output":"### Answer: UMBRELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: protection\nA charade of UMBR, an anagram ('dancing') of 'rumb[a]' minus the A ('without a') plus ELLA (Fitzgerald, '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: A zek or tsar with wings clipped, backing coup (6)","output":"### Answer: STROKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: coup\nA reversed ('backing') hidden answer in 'a z**EK OR TS**ar'. 'With wings clipped' indicates the removal of the outer letters of the phrase (and hence justifies including the 'a'). A zek is a gulag 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: Soak vessel and put back (6)","output":"### Answer: RETURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: put back\nA charade of RET ('soak') plus URN ('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: Pence's 'thing'? Just a little bit (8)","output":"### Answer: PARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just a little bit\nA charade of P ('pence') plus ARTICLE ('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: 'Earth', the artist said (4)","output":"### Answer: CLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Earth\nSounds like ('said') KLEE (Paul, '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: That's how pie ceremony reveals a fine specimen (9)","output":"### Answer: SHOWPIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a fine specimen\nA hidden answer in 'that**S HOW PIE CE**remony'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stimulant blows head off drinker! (5)","output":"### Answer: UPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stimulant\n[s]UPPER ('drinker') minus its first letter ('blows 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: Working men in Black Country (7)","output":"### Answer: DENMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn envelope ('in') of ENM, an anagram ('working') of 'men' in DARK ('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: Very last of troupe to quit demonstration (5)","output":"### Answer: RALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: demonstration\nR[e]ALLY ('very') minus the E ('last of troup**E** to quit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reports about Ursula's first bloomers (7)","output":"### Answer: ANNUALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomers\nAn envelope ('about') of U ('**U**rsula's first') in ANNALS ('old reports')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 proved to be sporting photographer's solution (9)","output":"### Answer: DEVELOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: photographer's solution\nAn anagram ('to be sporting'?) of 'lee proved'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 might be secured by this composer, on reflection (7)","output":"### Answer: HOLSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colt might be secured by this\nA charade of HOLST (Gustav, 'composer') plus ER, a reversal ('reflection') of RE ('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-time superior European city with lake by old road (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LIEGE LORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: One-time superior\nA charade of LIEGE (Walloon name for Belgian 'European city') plus L ('lake') plus O ('old') plus RD ('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: Warning: a large branch by our cartoonist (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ALARM BELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\nA charade of 'a' plus L ('large') plus ARM ('branch') plus BELL (Steve, of the Guardian, 'our cartoonist')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 principles for the running of public transport (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAMLINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rigid principles\nDefinition and literal interpretation \u2013 or double definition, or whatever you want to call 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: Exercise right to sit on panel \u2014 that's a crime (7)","output":"### Answer: PERJURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's a crime\nA charade of PE ('exercise') plus R ('right') plus JURY ('panel'). 'To sit on' confirms the order of the particles (in a down 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: Start to smoke joint and smell clean hair (7)","output":"### Answer: SHAMPOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean hair\nA charade of S ('start to **S**moke') plus HAM ('joint' of meat) plus POO ('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: Mass association of king and clergy member shortly in church area? (7)","output":"### Answer: SERVICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mass\nAn envelope ('in') of R (*Rex*, 'king') plus VIC[ar] ('clergy member') minus the last two letters ('shortly') in SEE (diocese, 'church area'). The \"definition\" is an indication by 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: One leaves the old governor's band (5)","output":"### Answer: STRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: band\nS[a]TRAP ('the old governor') minus A ('one 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: Sort of boomerang likely to lose line and deviate (5)","output":"### Answer: KYLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of boomerang\nAn anagram ('deviate') of '[l]ikely' minus one of the Ls ('to lose line'). KYLIE and KILEY are alternative spellings, and alternative anagrams, and it needs 27A ('or a lucky guess) to see which is 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: Drunken rowdy lecturer dis\u00admissed on sovereign's return (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LAGER LOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunken rowdy\nA charade of LAGER, a reversal ('return') of REGAL ('sovereign's,' possessive) plus L ('lecturer') plus OUT ('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: Secure saddle as horse shelters (5)","output":"### Answer: LEASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure\nA hidden answer ('shelters') in 'sadd**LE AS H**orse'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 brutality exposed and condemned (7)","output":"### Answer: TITULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official\nAn anagram ('condemned') of '[b]rutalit[y]' minus its outer letters ('exposed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rum during matches (7)","output":"### Answer: TODDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drinks\nAn envelope ('during') of ODD ('rum') in TIES ('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: Record number of competitors (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nDouble 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: Unsympathetic type, one com\u00admitted to very firm course (9)","output":"### Answer: SOCIOPATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsympathetic type\nAn envelope ('committed to') of I ('one') in SO ('very') plus CO ('firm') plus PATH ('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: Keeping any driver from parking bum in ringside seat (15)","output":"### Answer: PEDESTRIANISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keeping any driver from\nA charade of P ('parking') plus EDESTRIANISING, an anagram ('bum') of 'in ringside 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: Seed for cooking oil milled by devotee (9)","output":"### Answer: GROUNDNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seed for cooking oil\nA charade of GROUND ('milled') plus NUT ('devotee'). More commonly known as the peanut."}
{"instruction":"You 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 children fed to bird that perished (5)","output":"### Answer: MOCHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nAn envelope ('fed to') of CH ('children') in MOA ('bird that perished' \u2013 dead as the dodo)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 setback, leading bank's less stable (7)","output":"### Answer: POTTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less stable\nA charade of POT, a reversal ('after setback') of TOP ('leading') plus TIER ('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: Eg shogun's promise to surround area on both sides (7)","output":"### Answer: WARLORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg shogun\nAn envelope ('to surround') of A ('area') plus RL (right and left, 'on both sides') in WORD ('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: Clip tail of aggressive bird (5)","output":"### Answer: SNIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nA charade of SNIP ('clip') plus E ('tail of aggressiv**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: Such a movement with added energy could be altogether different (9)","output":"### Answer: LARGHETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such a movement\nAn anagram ('different') of 'altog[e]ther' minus the E ('energy') \u2013 except the clue presents 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: One holding to line from the gospel translated by Catholic (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHES PEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: One holding to line\nAn anagram ('translated') of 'the gospel' plus C ('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: Nervy old hosts backing mime artist (8)","output":"### Answer: AGITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nervy\nAn envelope ('hosts') of ITAT, a reversal ('backing') of TATI (Jacques, 'mime artist') in 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: Wind cutting through walker's wet-weather gear (6)","output":"### Answer: BROLLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: walker's \nAn envelope ('cutting') of ROLL ('wind' with a long I) in BY ('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: Unopened perfume's grim (4)","output":"### Answer: DOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: grim\n[O]DOUR ('perfume') minus the first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cabinet needs this condition placed on shipping (10)","output":"### Answer: STATECRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cabinet needs this\nA charade of STATE ('condition') plus CRAFT ('shipping'). \"Cabinet' in the governmental 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: Happy couple in Rome crossing banks of oriental flowers (8)","output":"### Answer: GLADIOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: flowers\nAn envelope ('crossing') of OL ('banks of **O**rienta**L**') in GLAD ('happy') II ('couple in Rome', i.e the 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: Old-fashioned mum carrying nine spinning tops (6)","output":"### Answer: MAXIMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: tops\nAn envelope ('carrying') of XI, a reversal ('spinning') of IX (Roman numeral, 'nine') in MAMA ('old-fashioned 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: One particular therapy primarily for a man (4)","output":"### Answer: THIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: One particular\n`A charade of T ('**T**herapy primarily') plus HIS ('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: Two gymnastic manoeuvres to complete course in Beijing? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SPRING ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: complete course in Beijing\nDefinition and literal interpretation"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to stay and work in garden extensively (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: HIGH AND LOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: extensively\nA Spoonerism of LIE ('stay') AND HOE ('work in 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: Guard dispatched before brief communist uprising (8)","output":"### Answer: SENTINEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guard\nA charade of SENT ('dispatched') plus INEL, a reversal ('uprising' in a down light) of LENI[n] ('communist') minus the last letter ('brief')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 island cattle ultimately eating tall grass (8)","output":"### Answer: INCHOATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immature\nAn envelope ('eating') of OAT ('tall grass') in INCH ('island') plus E ('cattl**E** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 berk at Balliol? (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get the better of\nA charade of OU (Oxford University, 'at Balliol'. I am sure some would object to Nutmeg's choice of college, but do not count me among them) TWIT ('berk')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soggy pitch with damage on top (6)","output":"### Answer: MARSHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soggy\nA charade of MAR ('damage') plus SHY ('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: Drive husband to drink, being contrary (4)","output":"### Answer: PUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive\nA reversal ('being contrary') of H ('husband') plus SUP ('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: Defect from regiment at last, post-conflict (4)","output":"### Answer: WART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defect\nA charade of WAR ('conflict') plus T ('regimen**T** at last'), with 'post-' indicating the order of the 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: They are not being true lovers (9)","output":"### Answer: ROMANCERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They are not being true\nDouble definition: a romance being 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: Search for something in the baroque style (5)","output":"### Answer: QUEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Search\nA hidden answer ('for something in') in 'baro**QUE ST**yle'. 'The' is just along for the 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: Gold pens hide fiction (7)","output":"### Answer: STORIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fiction\nSome convoluted but acceptable grammar: an envelope ('hide') of OR ('gold') in STIES ('pens')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-house pansies, primarily as flower arrangement (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAPLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower arrangement\nAn envelope ('in-') of P ('**P**ansies primarily') in CHALET ('house'). A garland worn 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: They appear in recital to sing (5)","output":"### Answer: ALTOS \n ### Explanation: They appear in recital to sing (5)\nA hidden answer in 'recit**AL TO S**ing', with an extended 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: Conveniently ignored area of revolting snot build-up? Not us! (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BLIND SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conveniently ignored area\nAn anagram ('revolting') of 'snot b[u]ild-[u]p' minus the two Us ('not us' \u2013 note that it is a second U removed, not an 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: By which to take control, organising checks often to incarcerate 50% of ruffians (6,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: SCRUFF OF THE NECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: By which to take control\nAn envelope ('to incarcerate') of RUFF ('50% of **RUFF**ians') in SCOFTHENECK, an anagram ('organising') of 'checks often'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One possible choice for Hamlet appearing before jolly or unknown island town (9)","output":"### Answer: TOBERMORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: island town\nA charade of TO BE (or not to be, 'one possible choice for Hamlet') plus RM (Royal Marine, 'jolly') *plus 'or' *plus Y (mathematical 'unknown'). On the Island of Mull in the Inner Hebrides."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one way or the other (5)","output":"### Answer: LEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reject\nDouble definition, kind of: a LEPER as an outcast, or, reversed, REPEL 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: Where birds breed round New Yorker circles (7)","output":"### Answer: ROOKERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where birds breed\nAn envelope ('circles') of O ('round') in ROKERY, an anagram ('new') of 'Yorker'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 item? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TIME OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holiday\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: an anagram (OFF) of TIME is '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: Small part of what comes next said you fell in love head over heels (5)","output":"### Answer: OVULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small part of what comes next\nAn envelope ('fell in') of U ('said you') in OVLE, an anagram ('head over heels' \u2013 but does that suggest the required rearrangement?) of 'love', with a cryptic definition for an unfertilised seed or 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: Candy gadgeteers nod off (6,3)","output":"### Answer: EASTER EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Candy\nAn anagram ('off') of 'ga[d]geteers' minus the D ('no**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: Old radio's last cry? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CRYSTAL SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old radio\nA wordplay-in-th-answer an anagram (SET?) of CRYSTAL is 'last cry'. I remember building my crystal 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: Philistine's job, on the other hand, is a fake (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPOSTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fake\nA charade of I'M ('Philistine's') plus POST ('job') plus OR ('on the other 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: Against Lewis larking about (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: larking about\nA charade of ANTI ('against') plus CS ('Lewis', a reference to CS Lewis, the author perhaps best known for *The Chronicles of Narnia*)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jacques Derrida served up wines for communists (4)","output":"### Answer: REDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wines\nOne wordplay and two definitions: a hidden answer reversed ('served up' in a down light) in 'Jacque**S DER**rida'. For the surface, Jacques Derrida was a French 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: Whereby patient session starts with therapist's bottom in designer chair amid wise pronouncement (10)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHIATRY \n ### Explanation: Whereby patient session starts with therapist's bottom in designer chair amid wise pronouncement (10)\nA charade of PS ('**P**atient **S**ession starts') plus a double envelope ('in' and 'amid') of T ('therapis**T**'s bottom') in CHIAR, an anagram ('designer') of 'chair' in YY ('wise pronouncement' i.e. 'wise' soudns like Ys), with a somewhat jaundiced extended 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: Soldier is one of four captured by other side (8)","output":"### Answer: SQUADDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\nAn envelope ('capture by') of QUAD ('one of four') in SDIE, an anagram ('other') of '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: Friend we would back may, at a stretch, be 16 at the front? (6)","output":"### Answer: DEWLAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: 16 at the front?\nA reversa ('back') of PAL ('friend') plus WE'D ('we 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: In obstetrics, is it best to ignore the odds and take no action? (4)","output":"### Answer: STET \n ### Explanation: Definition: take no action?\nIn 4D, we had one wordplay and two definitions; here we have one definition and two wordplays: a hidden answer in 'ob**STET**rics'; and 'i**S** i**T** b**E**s**T**' minus letters 1,3,5,7 ('ignoring 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: Mostly, you and I grappled with problem protein, for one (10)","output":"### Answer: BIOPOLYMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: protein, for one\nAn anagram ('grappled'?) of 'yo[u]' ('mostly you') plus 'I' plus '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: Seek asylum in UK, get a free settlement (4,6)","output":"### Answer: TAKE REFUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seek asylum\nAn anagram ('settlement') of 'UK get a 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: Rummaged for a slice of pomme de terre frite from the east (8)","output":"### Answer: FERRETED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rummaged\nA hidden answer ('a slice of') reversed ('from the east') in '**DE TERRE F**rite; 'Pomme' does not contribute to the answer, but al least encases 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: At the centre of next spy plot, free warrior and adventurer (8)","output":"### Answer: EXPLORER \n ### Explanation: Definition: adventurer\nMiddle letters ('at the centre of') of 'n**EX**t s**P**y p**LO**t f**RE**e war**R**ior'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 heel for shoe (6)","output":"### Answer: BROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shoe\nA charade of B ('second rate') plus ROGUE (charlatan, 'heel')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dropping preliminaries, sleep with newly-wed in storage space (6,4)","output":"### Answer: LUMBER ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: storage space\n[s]LUMBER ('sleep') plus [g]ROOM ('newly-wed') minus the first letters of both words ('dropping preliminaries')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Donald Trump, the first American king (4)","output":"### Answer: TUSK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Donald\nA charade of T ('**T**rump the first') plus US ('American') plus K ('king', chess notation), for Donald TUSK, the Polish and EU politician. *L'\u00e9tat, c'est moi."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fluttering leaf? As if! Sure! (4-4)","output":"### Answer: FAIL-SAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sure\nAn anagram ('fluttering') of 'leaf 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: Subject is suppressing resistance ring (6)","output":"### Answer: TROPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: ring\nAn envelope ('is suppressing') of R (electrical symbol, 'resistance') in TOPIC ('subject'). 'Ring' as in Cancer or Capricorn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Conman not about to get left in prison (7)","output":"### Answer: SLAMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: prison\nA substitution: SCAMMER ('conman') minus the C ('not about' \u2013 C for *circa*), replaced by L ('to get left 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: Pensioner disrespectfully told 'not to start reckless dare' (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OLD DEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pensioner disrespectfully\nA charade of '[t]old' minus its first letter ('not to start') plus DEAR, an anagram ('reckless') of 'dare'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rishi's reconstruction \u2013 people allegedly lucky (5)","output":"### Answer: IRISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: people allegedly lucky\nAn anagram ('reconstruction') of 'Rishi'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, alternatively, a conservative has debts or works (9)","output":"### Answer: ORATORIOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: works\nSounds like ('we're told') OR A TORY OWES ('alternatively a conservative has debts'). The 'works' are 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: Actor in Shakespeare's Trouble and Strife (4,8)","output":"### Answer: ANNE HATHAWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actor\nDouble definition, for two people: the American actress (real name) and Shakespeare's wife (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: Unlikely apricot-lover? (12)","output":"### Answer: VELOCIRAPTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unlikely apricot-lover?\nAn anagram ('unlikely') of 'apricot-lover'. As we know from *Jurassic Park* and the fossil record (although the latter shows that they were the size of a turkey), velociraptors were carnivorous."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furore with turkey as practical joke (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STINK BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: practical joke\nA charade of STINK ('furore') plus BOMB ('turkey' in the sense of a film or play which flops). An alternative description of the clue would be \"definition and literal interpretation\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyman, rank and fuming (5)","output":"### Answer: IRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuming\nA charade of I ('Everyman') plus RATE ('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: Performing male's accepted by Everyman formally (2-5)","output":"### Answer: ON-STAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performing\n'Performing' immediately suggersts an anagram. Not so; it is an envelope ('accepted by') of STAG ('male') in ONE ('Everyman formally' \u2013 the impersonal personal 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: Frightful migraine, head splitting somewhere in Africa (7)","output":"### Answer: NIGERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Africa\nAn anagram ('frightful') of '[m]igraine' minus the first letter ('head splitting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 congress assembled ancient kingdom (6)","output":"### Answer: SUSSEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient kingdom\nA charade of S ('south') plus US ('American') plus SEX ('congress'). As the '-sex' bit suggests, the kingdom existed in Saxon times, after the Romans and before the Norman conquest (although the kingdom ceased to be independent long before that, being under first Mercia and then Wessex)"}
{"instruction":"You 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, style Yazoo notably tried, having plenty of pep? (5-3)","output":"### Answer: SYNTH-POP \n ### Explanation: Primarily, style Yazoo notably tried, having plenty of pep? (5-3)\nEveryman's trademark: 'Primarily' '**S**tyle **Y**azoo **N**otably **T**ried **H**aving **P**lenty **O**f **P**ep'. Yazoo was a duo in the style 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: Geological evidence from UFOs? Silly (6)","output":"### Answer: FOSSIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Geological evidence\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'u**FOS SIL**ly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in mist, tall birch tilting (6)","output":"### Answer: ITALIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: tilting\nAlternate letters ('regularly seen in') of 'm**I**s**T **t**A**l**L** b**IrC**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: University rejected movement of 'phony music' like Beethoven's 5th (9)","output":"### Answer: SYMPHONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Beethoven's 5t\nAn anagram ('movement') of 'phony m[u]sic' minus the U ('University rejected')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one lorry of bananas at any cost (3,4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: FOR LOVE OR MONEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: at any cost\nAn anagram ('bananas') of 'move one lorry 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: Auntie's known for this: some flipping rheumatoid arthritis (5)","output":"### Answer: RADIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Auntie's known for this\nA hidden ('some') reversed (flipping') 'rheumat**OID AR**thritis'. 'Auntie' is a (generally) fond term for 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: Quiet about struggles to include Western trailers (8)","output":"### Answer: PREVIEWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trailers\nAn envelope ('to include') of W ('Western') in P (*piano*, musically 'quiet') plus RE ('about') plus VIES ('struggles')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 agreement written up, son's respectful gestures (8)","output":"### Answer: CURTSEYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: respectful gestures\nA charade of CURT ('brief' \u2013 for once not an indication of a shortened word) plus SEY, a reversal ('written up' in a down light) of YES ('agreement') plus S ('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: Like Bugs when bugged? (3,1,5,5)","output":"### Answer: NOT A HAPPY BUNNY \n ### Explanation: Like Bugs when bugged? (3,1,5,5)\nCryptic 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: Walking in fog, lost, going after love, wearing belt (7,2)","output":"### Answer: HOOFING IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walking\nAn envelope ('wearing') of O ('love') plus OFING, an anagram ('lost') of 'in fog', in HIT ('belt', 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: Excuses given by European missing in attacks (8)","output":"### Answer: EVASIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excuses\nA charade of E ('European') plus [in]VASIONS ('attacks') minus IN ('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: Spies ill prepared \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: ELLIPSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \u2026\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'spies ill'. Note the underlined 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: Dog holding tune, Come Together (4,2)","output":"### Answer: PAIR UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come Together\nAn envelope ('holding') of AIR ('tune') in PUP ('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: Vicar gets electronic kit to modernize (6)","output":"### Answer: REVAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: modernize\nA charade of REV (Reverend, 'vicar') plus AMP (amplifier, 'electronic 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: Somewhere in church, reported villainous character (5)","output":"### Answer: KNAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: villainous character\nSounds like ('reported') NAVE ('somewhere 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: Report on economic success indicates it's a joke! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BOOM BOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: indicates it's a joke\nNow here's an argument: which BOOM is the 'report', and which the 'economic success'? One in a row\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: You got me to put note around that hurt (6)","output":"### Answer: TOUCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: You got me\nAn envelope ('to put \u2026 round') of OUCH ('that hurt') in TE (or ti, 'note' of the sol fa). The answer, whether in fencing or otherwise, should rightly have an acute accent on the 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: Spoon out extreme bits found in nasal cavity (4)","output":"### Answer: SNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in nasal cavity\nOuter letters ('extreme bits') of '**S**poo**N O**u**T**'. With a spoon?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bureaucratic approach with a potentially explosive package? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: BOX TICKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Routine bureaucratic approach\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serbians detest commerce? At heart, I don't care (4,2)","output":"### Answer: BITE ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't care\nInner letters ('at heart') of 'ser**BI**ans de**TE**st com**ME**rce'.. Not an expression that I have come across before (at least with this meaning), but a little trawling comes up with it 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: Again catalogues begrudgers rejecting society (2-6)","output":"### Answer: RE-ENTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Again catalogues\nRESENTERS ('begrudgers') minus the first S ('rejecting 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: Poet and wife killer (7)","output":"### Answer: WHITMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nA charade of W ('wife') plus HIT MAN ('killer'), for Long Island's own 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: Elastic band stuck in clock (7)","output":"### Answer: SPRINGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elastic\nAn envelope ('stuck in') of RING ('band') in SPY ('clock' in the sense of observe)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 office accountant caught spies forging Italian product (8)","output":"### Answer: FOCACCIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian product\nA charade of FO ('foreign office') plus CA (chartered 'accountant') plus C ('caught') plus CIA ('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: Nothing is shown by glib sort of language (6)","output":"### Answer: PATOIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of language\nA charade of PAT ('glib') plus O ('nothing') plus '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: Faust's bind is desperate, with many reservations (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IFS AND BUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: many reservations\nAn anagram ('is desperate') of 'Faust's bind'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 overseas resident returning when vote is lost (4)","output":"### Answer: TAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nEXPAT ('overseas resident') minus the X ('vote is lost') and reversed ('returning')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prisoner restraint is missing lower end (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Army\nLEG IRON ('prisoner restraint' In college, there was someone who earned the nickname Leg Irons by his astonishing performances on the soccer field) minus the R ('is missing lowe**R** 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: Putting together orchestral open\u00ading as interlude for musical (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LION KING \n ### Explanation: Definition: mu\nAn envelope ('as interlude') of O ('**O**rchestral opening') in LINKING ('putting 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: Not so old housing collapsed after year (8)","output":"### Answer: YOUNGISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not so old\nA charade of Y ('year') plus OUNGISH, an anagram ('collapsed') of 'housing'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 men use these tips for titillation (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: titillation\nFirst letters ('tips') of '**S**ome **M**en **U**se **T**hese'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stiff from Haiti (6)","output":"### Answer: ZOMBIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working stiff from Haiti\nCryptic 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: Start playing in attack when winning (6-2)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start playing\nA charade of STRIKE ('attack') plus UP ('winning'). I would not have hyphenated 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: Terrible tickle in chest \u2014 do this before you die! (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BUCKET LIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: do this before you die!\nAn envelope ('in') of CKETLI, an anagram ('terrible') of 'tickle' in BUST ('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: Eye damage from sun, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: SHINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eye damage\nDouble 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: They like being with people and often lift spirits (6)","output":"### Answer: MIXERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They like being with people\nDouble 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: Auntie has a concoction that puts one to sleep (10)","output":"### Answer: EUTHANASIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: that puts one to sleep\nAn anagram ('concoction') of 'auntei has a'. The 'sleep' is permanent."}
{"instruction":"You 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's leader becoming a calamity? (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: calamity\nOCCIDENT ('west') with the first letter changed to an A ('leader becoming 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: Complaining about president is exciting (8)","output":"### Answer: GRIPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: exciting\nAn envelope ('about') of P ('president') in GRIPING ('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: Being careless is responsible for United getting relegated (6)","output":"### Answer: CASUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: careless\nCAUSAL ('responsible for') with the U moved one down ('United getting relegated')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Compensation for travelling group (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compensation\nA charade of OFF ('travelling'. \"We're off to see the wizard\") plus SET ('group'. Mathematicians, complain here that a group is an example of a 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: Toilet break after surgery (4-2)","output":"### Answer: POST-OP \n ### Explanation: Definition: after surgery\nA charade of PO ('toilet') plus STOP ('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: Trouser part of Greek attire is raised (4)","output":"### Answer: TAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouser\nA hidden ('part of') reversed ('is raised', in a down light) answer in 'Gre**EK AT**tire'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snakes will increase, not decrease, say leaders (5)","output":"### Answer: WINDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snakes\nFirst letters ('leaders') of '**W**ill **I**ncrease **N**ot **D**ecrease **S**ay'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 doctor inhaling O2 as a way out (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BACK DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a way out\nA charade of BACK ('support') plus DOOR, an envelope ('inhaling') of OO ('O2') in DR ('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: The art of home improvement? Si! (8,6)","output":"### Answer: INTERIOR DESIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: The art of home improvement?\nWordplay-in-the-answer: 'si' is the INTERIOR of DE**SI**GN."}
{"instruction":"You 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 unloaded trailer, one thrown into fire (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shape\nA charade of TR ('unloaded **T**raile**R**') plus IANGLE, an envelope ('thrown into') of A ('one') in INGLE ('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: 100 + 0 over 10, right? I'm licked (6)","output":"### Answer: CORNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm licked\nA charaade of C ('100') plus O ('0') plus RNET, a reversal ('over') of TEN ('10') plus R ('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: One working out cries uncontrol\u00adlably after river run (9)","output":"### Answer: EXERCISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One working out\nA charade of EXE ('river') plus R ('run') plus CISER, an anagram ('uncontrollably') of 'cries'. 'After' indicates the order of the 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: Old cave unearthed by instant replay (5)","output":"### Answer: ANTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old cave\nA hiddden answer ('unearthed by') in 'inst**ANT RE**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: Teacher to express displeasure with men (5)","output":"### Answer: TUTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teacher\nA charade of TUT ('express displeasure') plus OR (military, '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: It joins any pets, if playful (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SAFETY PIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It joins\nAn anagram ('playful') of 'any pets 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: District gets hard capital upfront (6)","output":"### Answer: PARISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: District\nA charade of PARIS ( 'capital') plus H ('hard'), with 'upfront' indicating the order of the 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: Console warrior online using this? (8)","output":"### Answer: KEYBOARD \n ### Explanation: Console warrior online using this? (8)\nCryptic definition. 'Console' with the stress on the first 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: After comic opera, villager embraces hot bird (6,8)","output":"### Answer: MIKADO PHEASANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nA charade of MIKADO (The, 'comic opera' by Gilbert and Sullivan) plus PHEASANT, an envelope ('embraces') of H ('hot') in PEASANT ('villager'). A Mikado Pheasant"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reptiles get bad press biting man's head off (8)","output":"### Answer: SERPENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reptiles\nAn envelope ('biting') of [g]ENT ('man') minus the first letter ('head off') in SERPS, an anagram ('bad') of '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: Criminal nears noose (5)","output":"### Answer: SNARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: noose\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'nears'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the French see making a comeback in campaigning politician's itinerary (7-5)","output":"### Answer: WHISTLE-STOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: campaigning politician's itinerary\nA charade of WHIST ('card game') plus LES ('the French' \u2013 plural, for a change) plus TOPS, a reversal ('making a comeback') of SPOT ('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: Food fan: I'm tucking into split (9)","output":"### Answer: NUTRIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nA charade of NUT ('fan') plus RIMENT, an envelope ('tucking into') of 'I'm' in RENT ('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: Femme fatale keeps heads of idiotic rich earls in tin (5)","output":"### Answer: SIREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Femme fatale\nAn envelope ('keeps') of I R E ('heads of **I**diotic **R**ich **E**arls') in SN (chemical symbol, '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: Injured boss I'm carrying up mountain as living material (9)","output":"### Answer: BIOPLASMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: living materia\nAn envelope ('carrying') of PLA, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of ALP ('mountain') in BIOSMS, an anagram ('injured') of 'boss I'm'. Another word for protoplasm."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Finale where nothing divides 100,500 by 1 (4)","output":"### Answer: CODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finale\nAn envelope ('divides') of O ('nothing') in C ('100', Roman numeral) plus D ('500\u2032 \u2013 need I say that the punctuation is misleading?) plus A *'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: Clashing and not crashing around space station (9)","output":"### Answer: DISSONANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clashing\nAn envelope ('around') of ISS (International 'Space Station') in DONANT, an anagram ('crashing') of 'and 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: Newspaper boy from Wales is unmarried (5)","output":"### Answer: ORGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Newspaper\nA subtraction: [m]ORGAN ('boy from Wales' \u2013 a common Welsh name) minus the M ('unmarried', M being an abbreviation for 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: Holy lady gets rescue dog right away \u2014 better when undressed? (2,10)","output":"### Answer: ST BERNADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holy lady\nA charade of ST BERNA[r]D *'rescue dog' \u2013 then there was the one that had to be rescued of Scafell Pike) minus an R ('right away') plus ETTE ('b**ETTE**r undressed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 has trouble in road revers\u00ading and parking? Cheat! (4-5)","output":"### Answer: CARD-SHARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheat!\nA charade of CAR ('vehicle') plus DSHARP, an envelope ('in') of SHA, an anagram ('trouble') of 'has' in DR, a reversal ('reversing') of RD ('road') plus P ('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: Royal breaking free \u2014 she initially sprints, then jogs (9)","output":"### Answer: REFRESHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: jogs\nA charade of R ('royal') plus EFRE, an anagram ('breaking') of 'free' plus 'she' plus S ('initially **S**prints'). The definition refers to a 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: Star who's the pick of the bunch? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP BANANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 beams, say (5)","output":"### Answer: RAISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lift\nSounds like ('say') RAYS ('beams')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Britain's behind in US money (5)","output":"### Answer: BRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: money\nA charade of BR ('Britain') plus ASS ('behind in 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: Hard growth is essentially difficult (4)","output":"### Answer: HORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard\n[t]HORN[y] ('difficult') minus its outer letters ('essentially')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 follows amateur into interior with weapon (8)","output":"### Answer: CLAYMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\nAn envelope ('into') of LAY ('amateur') plus M ('master') in CORE ('interior'). The 'weapon' could be a Scottish sword, or the mine named after 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: Wrote about in column (5)","output":"### Answer: TOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: column\nAn anagram ('about') of '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: Tense worried comedian (4)","output":"### Answer: TATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: comedian\nA charade of T ('tense') plus ATE ('worried'; both parts crossword staples), for a 'comedian', perhaps Catherine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ignores dried grass being threshed (10)","output":"### Answer: DISREGARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ignores\nAn anagram ('being threshed') of 'dried 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: Barman: c-climb aboard (6)","output":"### Answer: CHOPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barman\nA charade of 'c-' plus HOP IN ('climb aboard'), the 'barman' being a composer or 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: Prince blows top over catching maiden with Edward and shook (8)","output":"### Answer: TREMBLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: shook\nA charade of TREMBL, an envelope ('catching') of M ('maiden', cricket) in TREBL, a reversal ('over') of [a]LBERT ('Prince', Queen Victoria's Consort) minus the first letter ('blowing top'); plus ED ('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: National fractured his rib touring Thailand (7)","output":"### Answer: BRITISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: National\nAn envelope ('touring') of T ('Thailand', IVR) in BRIISH, an anagram ('fractured') of 'his 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: Bad tempered mole left to retire indoors (7)","output":"### Answer: STROPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bad tempered\nAn envelope ('indoors') of TROP, a reversal ('to retire') of PORT ('left') in SPY ('mole')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Boris Johnson welcomes special European (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\nAn envelope ('welcomes') of S ('special') in ETONIAN ('perhaps 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: New demo broken up by force (6)","output":"### Answer: MODERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: New\nA charade of MODE, an anagram ('broken up') of 'demo' plus RN (Royal Navy, '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: Ground had scarlet buildings (10)","output":"### Answer: CATHEDRALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: buildings\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'had 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: Boy's father has regular build (4)","output":"### Answer: PAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy\nA charade of PA ('father') plus UL ('regular b**U**i**L**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: Illustrated in Crimean War during revolution (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illustrated\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('revolution') answer in 'Crimea**N WAR D**uring'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Urine not flowing? It's definitely not a big thing! (8)","output":"### Answer: NEUTRINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's definitely not a big thing\nAn anagram ('flowing') of 'urine 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: Part of wimple \u2014 a thermal material (8)","output":"### Answer: PLEATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'wim**PLE A THER**mal'. A leather-like synthetic '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: Literary alter ego in cloak, say (4)","output":"### Answer: HYDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Literary alter ego\nSounds like ('say') HIDE ('cloak', verb), for the personality in Robert Louis Stevenson's *The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."}
{"instruction":"You 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 imprisons neighbour\u00adhood extremists in capital (6)","output":"### Answer: LONDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\nAn envelope ('imprisons') of ND ('**N**eighbourhoo**D** extremists') in LOON ('eccentric', 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: Study with pen restrains one's stupidity (7)","output":"### Answer: DENSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: stupidity\nAn envelope ('restrains') of I ('one') in DEN ('study') plus STY ('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: Most costly sword picked up between two streets (8)","output":"### Answer: STEEPEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most costly\nAn envelope ('between') of EEPE, a reversal ('picked up', in a down light \u2013 here not a sound alike) of \u00c9P\u00c9E ('sword') in ST ST ('two 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: Work very hard to forge two blades \u2014 takes love (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SWEAT BLOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work very hard\nAn envelope ('takes') of O ('love') in SWEATBLOD, an anagram ('to forge') of 'two blades'."}
{"instruction":"You 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-wed receives \u00a31,000 cross (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cross\nAn envelope ('receives') of G ('\u00a31,000'; G was originally $1,000, but has been transferred to Sterling) in BRIDE ('newly-wed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enthusiast modifies other pedal (10)","output":"### Answer: PETROLHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motor enthusiast\nAn anagram ('modifies') of 'other pedal'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 without control, starting to stretch then pulling leg (8)","output":"### Answer: SKIDDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moving without control\nA charade of S ('starting to **S**tretch') plus KIDDING ('pulling 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: Following criminal turns up around Australia (8)","output":"### Answer: PURSUANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Following\nAn envelope ('around') of A ('Australia') in PURSUNT, an anagram ('criminal') of 'turns 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: Sun hack is not to remove the halo (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: remove the halo\nA charade of UNS, an anagram ('hack') of 'sun' plus AINT ('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: Difficult to break into small, small pieces (6)","output":"### Answer: SHARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pieces\nAn envelope ('to break into') of HARD ('difficult') in S S ('small, 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: Think outside of uniform heritage centre (6)","output":"### Answer: MUSEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: heritage \nA charade of MUSE ('think') plus UM ('outside of **U**nifor**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: Outdoor area, one surrounded by three men? (4)","output":"### Answer: PARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outdoor area\nAn envelope ('surrounded by') of A ('one') in P R K ('three men' in chess \u2013 pawn, rook and 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: Where ineptly hung art may be found avant-garde (3-3-4)","output":"### Answer: OFF-THE-WALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where ineptly hung art may be found\nDouble (somewhat opinionated) 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: Jetty's ripe for renovation (4)","output":"### Answer: PIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jetty\nAn anagram ('for renovation') of '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: What you might see in bathroom: bum before trousers put on (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SPONGE BAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What you might see in bathroom\nA charade of SPONGE ('bum' as in the crossword clue from quite a while back \"Wipe bum (6)\") plus BAGS ('trousers'). All very Pauline."}
{"instruction":"You 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 40% of Providence (4)","output":"### Answer: OVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nA hidden answer ('40&% of' \u2013 you can hardly get more precise than that) in 'Pr**OVID**ence', for the Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taking our Aga's dough out? Capital! (11)","output":"### Answer: OUAGADOUGOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nStraight from the clue, minus the words' last letters ('endlessly taking') '**OU**r **AGA**'s **DOUG**h **OU**t', for the capital of Burkina Faso"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tells senior churchmen to cede power (7)","output":"### Answer: RELATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tells\nA subtraction: [p]RELATES ('senior churchmen') minus the P ('to cede 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: Earthly stench, ugly air's regularly expelled (7)","output":"### Answer: SECULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Earthly\nAlternate letters ('regularly expelled') of **'S**t**E**n**C**h **U**g**L**y **A**i**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: Bach met liberal King (7)","output":"### Answer: MACBETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: King\nAn anagram ('liberal') of 'Bach 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: Train station with aspiration to become space station (7)","output":"### Answer: HOUSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: space station\nEUSTON would be the 'train station', and pronounced 'with aspiration' (giving the H and the sound alike), it gives the Texas city, home to the Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, the flight control \u2013 ground 'station' for the USA space missions, generally rendered as just Houston in transmissions, most notably in the misquote \"Houston, we've got a 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: Following release of PR, pliable Cypriot taking journey to Paris (4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: CITY OF LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paris\nA charade of CITYO, an anagram ('pliable') of 'Cy[pr]iot' minus PR ('following release of PR') plus FLIGHT ('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: Cricket captain, heartless automaton (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cricket captain\nRO[b]OT ('automaton') minus the middle letter ('heartless'), for Joe ROOT, the current English Test captain."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Christopher Robin might describe himself? Hang on \u2026 (4,4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEAR WITH ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: How Christopher Robin might describe himself\nDouble definition, the first a reference to his companion Winnie-the-Pooh."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lucid? Regularly wiped out. Sl\u00e0inte! (4)","output":"### Answer: SANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lucid\nAlternate letters ('regularly wiped out') of '**S**l**A**i**N**t**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: Where some penguins are unlikely to marry (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE SHELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where some penguins are\nDouble definition; in the first, 'shelf' refers to a thick marine platform of ice, fed by glaciers, particularly around Antarctica."}
{"instruction":"You 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 creative Frenchman! Get rid of Pierre Renoir for starters! (4)","output":"### Answer: OUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\nA subtraction: [Pr]OUST (Marcel, 'creative Frenchman' among many others) minus ('Get rid of', second time around) PR ('**P**ierre **R**enoir for starters')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 logpile is deal (4)","output":"### Answer: FLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: deal\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'o**F LOG**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: Luxuriously happy state, Ontario, on the face of it; however, everyone's hammered on grass (4,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: HIGH ON THE HOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Luxuriously\nA charade of HIGH ('happy state') plus ONT ('Ontario') plus HEHOG, first letters ('on the face of it') of '**H**owever **E**veryone's **H**ammered **O**n **G**rass'. How 'bout that for 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: Setting up wireless Mac? Beware concealed peripherals (7)","output":"### Answer: WEBCAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: peripherals\nA hidden ('concealed') reversed ('setting up' in a down light) answer in 'wireles**S MAC BEW**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: Record improvisations with bottlenecks (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LOG JAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bottlenecks\nA charade of LOG ('record') plus JAMS (jazz 'improvisations')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oversee Everyman cooking veal with gin and it (10)","output":"### Answer: INVIGILATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oversee\nA charade of I ('Everyman') plus NVIGILATE, an anagram ('cooking') of 'veal' plus 'gin' plus '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: Part of summer pudding studied, they say, declared 'in season' (10)","output":"### Answer: RED CURRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of summer pudding\nTwo sound-alikes, individually indicated ('they say' and 'declared') of RED for READ ('studied') and CURRANT for CURRENT ('in season'). The ' seems to be getting a bit of an airing at the moment; it appeared in a clue in last week's Everyman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Benelux unhappy with 'cretinous' representation (3,9)","output":"### Answer: LOW COUNTRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Benelux\nA charade of LOW ('unhappy') plus COUNTRIES, an anagram ('re-presentation') of 'cretinous'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, comical figure finally sans advantages (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRUMP CARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantages\nWhen I first came to solve this clue, it was missing the two last words. With the crossers, the answer was obvious, but it is not part of my normal brief to guess words missing in clues. The corrected version appeared some time Sunday 9 August (the pdf version got it right from the start). Anyway, the amended clue is a charade of TRUMP ('President', in name at least) plus CARD ('comical figure') plus S ('finally san**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: Bush's grimly humorous letter from long ago (10)","output":"### Answer: BLACKTHORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bush\nA charade of BLACK ('grimly humorous') plus THORN ('letter from long ago'; the character \u00de which results in \"the\" being rendered in fake antique as \"ye\"). The bush BLACKTHORN (which can grow into a small tree, with wood stout enough to make walking sticks and shillelagh) is also known as the sloe."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Warhol being, to some extent, portraitist (7)","output":"### Answer: HOLBEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: portraitist\nA hidden answer ('to some extent') in 'War**HOL BEIN**g', for a family of painters, most notably Hans HOLBEIN the Younger, perhaps best known for his portraits of Henry VIII (and *The Ambassadors* with its anamorphic skull)*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 displayed headless earth-hog (7)","output":"### Answer: HOGARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nAn anagram (just about, 'displayed') of '[e]arth-hog' minus the first 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: Primarily, word hollered exhibiting exuberance? (4)","output":"### Answer: WHEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primarily, word hollered exhibiting exuberance\nIt had to be here somewhere: Everyman's 'primarily' clue . First letters of '**W**ord **H**ollered **E**xhibiting **E**xuberance', with an &lit 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: Novelist's ego (4)","output":"### Answer: SELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novelist\nDouble definition, the novelist being Will 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: Council hit, I say (6)","output":"### Answer: POWWOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Counc\nA charade of POW ('hit', in comics) plus WOW ('I 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: Light a master of sci-fi briefly recalled that seems familiar (4,2)","output":"### Answer: DEJA VU \n ### Explanation: Definition: seems familiar\nA reversal ('recalled') of UV (ultraviolet 'light') plus 'a' plus JED[i] ('master of sci-fi' in *Star 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: S? (4,2,5)","output":"### Answer: HEAD OF STATE \n ### Explanation: S? (4,2,5)\n**S**tate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crawl with cops inside room (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SNAIL\u2019S PACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crawl\nAn envelope ('inside') of NAILS ('cops', verb in the sense of catch) in SPACE ('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: Cut I had, or wound (6)","output":"### Answer: HAIRDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\nAn anagram ('wound') of 'I had 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: Hot, no? (6,2)","output":"### Answer: TURNED ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: ON TURNED gives '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: Idiot picks things up \u2014 but this one won't (5-4)","output":"### Answer: CLOTH-EARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this one won't\nA charade of CLOT ('idiot') plus HEARS ('picks things up'), with the latter part (at least) forming an extended 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: K? (8)","output":"### Answer: COCKTAIL \n ### Explanation: K? (8)\ncoc**K."}
{"instruction":"You 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? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TIN-OPENER \n ### Explanation: T? (3-6)\n**T**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: G? (8)","output":"### Answer: MIDNIGHT \n ### Explanation: G? (8)\nni**G**ht."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arid region: I've found it right in middle of South Africa (6)","output":"### Answer: SAHARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arid region\nAn envelope('in middle of') of AHA ('I've found it') plus R ('right') in SA ('South Africa' \u2013 not IVR, which is ZA)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 after Medusa, perhaps, tasty Italian fare (10)","output":"### Answer: GORGONZOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: tasty Italian fare\nA charade of GORGON ('Medusa, perhaps'. The other two Gorgons were Stheno and Euryale) plus ZOLA (Emile, '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: A mousy grey (4)","output":"### Answer: ASHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: grey\nA charade of 'a' plus SHY ('mousy')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Badly treat five hundred \u2014 and four \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: TETRAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: four\nA charade of TETRA, an anagram ('badly') of 'treat'; plus D ('five hundred', 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: \u2026 two more, ten in group and the others cut (6)","output":"### Answer: SEXTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: two more\nAn envelope ('in') of X ('ten', Roman numeral) in SET ('group') plus ET[c] ('the others') minus its last letter ('cut'). The ellipses pick up 'four' from the previous clue as part 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: Triumph dropping vicar into bucket (7)","output":"### Answer: PREVAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Triumph\nAn envelope ('dropping \u2026 in') of REV ('vicar') in PAIL ('bucket')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's call for service in New York? (5)","output":"### Answer: WADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nSounds something like ('call for') WAITER with an American (Brooklyn?) accent,"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of mystery: queen wearing boot but no cap (6)","output":"### Answer: ELLERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen of mystery\nAn envelope ('wearing') of ER ('queen', the second one in the clue) in [w]ELLY (Wellington 'boot') minus the first letter ('but no cap'). The first 'queen', in the definition, is not female royalty, but Ellery Queen, the fictional character in mystery stories by Frederic Dannay and Manfred Bennington Lee."}
{"instruction":"You 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? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: APPLE CORE \n ### Explanation: P? (5,4)\nap**P**le."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fanciful husband of Aunti Ash? (7)","output":"### Answer: UNCLOAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expose\nPaul at his most whimsical: the husband of Aunti[e] Ash might be UNCL[e] 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: Agent right to avoid conflict, believe it or not? (4,2,7)","output":"### Answer: FACT OR FICTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: believe it or not?\nA charade of FACTOR ('agent') plus F[r]ICTION ('conflict') minus the R ('right 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: Later today, that man's name covered up by drunk (4,5)","output":"### Answer: THIS NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Later today\nAn envelope ('covered by') of HIS ('that man's') plus N ('name') in 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: Tear into solicitor and get high (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TRIP OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: get high\nAn envelope ('into') of RIP ('tear') in TOUT ('solicitor')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of particular faculty so heartbreaking? (7)","output":"### Answer: EARSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Range of particular faculty\nAn anagram (-'breaking') of 'so 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: Plan a female, perhaps, read out (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plan\nA charade of 'a' plus GENDA, sounding like ('read out') GENDER ('female, 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: O? (5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: HEART OF STONE \n ### Explanation: O? (5,2,5)\nO is at the HEART of st**O**ne."}
{"instruction":"You 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 under repaired end of bridge (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear\nA charade of ENDUR, an anagram ('repaired') of 'under'; plus E ('end of bridg**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: Record spread of congestion (3,3)","output":"### Answer: LOG JAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: congestion\nA charade of LOG ('record') plus JAM ('spread' \u2013 strawberry or 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: Hackneyed collection of jottings? (11,4)","output":"### Answer: COMMONPLACE BOOK \n ### Explanation: Hackneyed collection of jottings? (11,4)\nSlightly cryptic 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: Smile and leave American to Mexican (6)","output":"### Answer: GRINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: American to Mexican\nA charade of GRIN ('smile') plus GO ('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: Sensible to follow sourpuss, but not straightforwardly (8)","output":"### Answer: CRABWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not straightforwardly\nA charade of CRAB ('sourpuss') plus WISE ('sensible')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cope with a fork supper? (8)","output":"### Answer: SPOONFED \n ### Explanation: Unable to cope with a fork supper? (8)\nThat can only be intended as a cryptic 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: It's Red Revolution, the worst (6)","output":"### Answer: DIREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: worst\nAn anagram ('revolution') of 'it's 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: This boxer is chicken (6)","output":"### Answer: BANTAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: This boxer\nDouble definition, the first being bantamweight 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: Weapon made by boy, no dove (8)","output":"### Answer: TOMAHAWK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weapon\nA charade of TOM ('boy') plus A HAWK ('no dove' in foreign 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: Starve, if thrown out of such a hotel (4-4)","output":"### Answer: FIVE-STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: such a hotel\nAn anagram ('thrown out') of 'starve 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: Stay on the wing (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay\nA charade of RE ('on') plus SIDE ('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: Stay calm to avoid sunburn (4,4,5,2)","output":"### Answer: KEEP ONE\u2019S SHIRT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay calm\nDefinition and literal interpretation. When I came to this clue I already had 18D to resolve the usual ONE'S\/YOUR ambiguity."}
{"instruction":"You 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 time with swimmer (6)","output":"### Answer: TOTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stagger\nA charade of T ('time') plus OTTER ('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: Keen about demand for patterned material (6)","output":"### Answer: DAMASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: patterned material\nA charade of DAM, a reversal ('about') of MAD ('keen') plus ASK ('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: Selfish behaviour to gripe about (3,4)","output":"### Answer: EGO TRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Selfish behaviour\nAn anagram ('about') of 'to gripe'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spirit making November follow March (5)","output":"### Answer: DEMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evil spirit\nA charade of DEMO ('march'; not quite synonymous, but perhaps close enough) plus N ('November', as far as I can see an arbitrary 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: End call, engagement being cancelled? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RING OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: End call\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 work here should bear fruit (7)","output":"### Answer: ORCHARD \n ### Explanation: One's work here should bear fruit (7)\nCryptic 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: Value of sacred book for fussy functionary (9)","output":"### Answer: JOBSWORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: fussy functionary\nJOB'S WORTH ('value of sacred book' 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: Chairman's supporters? (7)","output":"### Answer: MAOISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chairman's supporters\nA play on the designation Chairman Mao."}
{"instruction":"You 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 third at worst (6)","output":"### Answer: PLACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put\nDouble definition, the second being a reference to eg horse racing, where a place is 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: In awkward position, sort of fine (2-3-4)","output":"### Answer: ON-THE-SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: In awkward position\nDouble 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: Insect eating citrus for food (7)","output":"### Answer: ALIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\nAn envelope ('eating') of LIME ('citrus') in ANT ('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: Show inmate reforming, getting parole at last (7)","output":"### Answer: MATINEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\nA charade of MATINE, an anagram ('reforming') of 'inmate'; plus E ('parol**E** at 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: Force one's way through American street (6)","output":"### Answer: THRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force one's way\nA charade of THRU ('through American') plus ST ('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: Transform one with a pain reliever (7)","output":"### Answer: MORPHIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pain reliever\nA charade of MORPH ('transform') plus I ('one') 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: Member of scrum supports midweek match (7)","output":"### Answer: WEDLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: match\nA charade of WED (Wednesday, 'midweek') plus LOCK ('member of scrum' in rugger)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 south, excellent railway going to the North Country (5)","output":"### Answer: SYRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA reversal (in a down light 'going to the north' ) of AI (ie A-one, 'excellent') plus RY ('railway') plus S ('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: Acknowledgement came out: yours truly wrong? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: MEA CULPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acknowledgement\nAnagrams ('out' and 'wrong') of 'came' plus PAUL ('yours truly', a derived anagram, but obvious), with an extended 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: Giantess, great runner (6)","output":"### Answer: AMAZON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giantess\nDouble 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: Flies in flight, perhaps, circling druggie in Australia (7,3)","output":"### Answer: TROUSER ZIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flies\nA double envelope (the second 'in' and 'circling') of USER ('druggie') in OZ ('Australia') in TRIP ('flight, 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: Savoury pudding crony fails to finish? (6)","output":"### Answer: HAGGIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Savoury pudding\nA bit of creative word formation here: 'crony' as like a crone, or HAGGIS[h] minus the last letter ('fails to finish'). The definition recalls the great chieftain o the puddin'-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: In acerbic manner, money invested in presidential coinage? (8)","output":"### Answer: BITINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: In acerbic \nAn envelope ('invested in') of TIN ('money') in BIGLY ('presidential coinage?' \u2013 a well-deserved question mark. The word is associated with Trump, but has a history from well before his time; further, , its usage in the first 2016 presidential debate is a mis-hearing of big-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: Squat plastered in refuse \u2014 how stupid? (7)","output":"### Answer: DENSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: how stupid?\nAn envelope ('plastered in') of SIT ('squat') in DENY ('refuse'), with a rather allusive 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: Rodents cooler in student accommodation? (7)","output":"### Answer: DORMICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rodents\n'In' suggests an envelope \u2013 but not here. DORM ICE answers to the wordplay 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: Ground is wet in a country in Africa (8)","output":"### Answer: ESWATINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: country in Africa\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'is wet in a'. Swaziland as 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: Times analogy failing to comprehend point, to say the least (2,1,4,3)","output":"### Answer: BY A LONG WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: to say the least\nAn envelope ('to comprehend') of W (west, 'point') in BY ('times') plus ALONGAY, an anagram ('failing') of 'analogy'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Dodger, say, best Dickens character (10)","output":"### Answer: PICKPOCKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artful Dodger, say\nA charade of PICK ('best') plus POCKET ('Dickens character', Matthew and son Herbert Pocket in *Great 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: Release attention-seeker in relative, shortly (6)","output":"### Answer: UNCOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\nAn envelope ('in') of OI ('attention-seeker' as an interjection) in UNCL[e] ('relative') minus the 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: Ultimately, wad super fat (8)","output":"### Answer: DRIPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: fat\nA charade of D ('ultimately wa**D**') plus RIPPING ('super' as an old exclamation of commendation)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Background: what a lady may not wish to reveal about it (8)","output":"### Answer: HERITAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Background\nAn envelope ('about') of 'it' in HER AGE ('what a lady may not with to reveal')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 land already claimed, Russians excited, first of all (4)","output":"### Answer: ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some land\nInitial letters ('first of all') of '**A**lready **C**laimed **R**ussian **E**xcited'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of this undesirable unlikely, initially confined to accommodation in block? (6)","output":"### Answer: FLATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release of this undesirable\nAn envelope ('confined to') of U ('**U**nlikely, initially') in FLATS ('accommodation 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: Voice disagreement after brief collapse (8)","output":"### Answer: FALSETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Voice\nA charade of FAL[l] ('collapse') minus the last letter ('brief'); plus SET-TO ('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: Cypriot man (Greek to me?), Giorgiou son of Georgios, for example (10)","output":"### Answer: PATRONYMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giorgiou son of Georgios, for example\nAn anagram ('Greek to me?') of 'Cypriot 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: Flipping English cram onto perfect Greek island, visiting nightclubs etc (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SOCIAL LIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: visiting nightclubs etc\nA reversal ('flipping') of E ('English') plus FILL ('cram') plus AI (A-one, 'perfect') plus COS ('Greek 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: Having smuggled in drugs, a Mafia leader on Alcatraz moving cell (6)","output":"### Answer: AMOEBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: moving \nAn envelope ('having smuggled in') of E ('drugs') in 'a' plus MOB ('Mafia') plus A ('leader on **A**lcatraz')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plastic bags Belgian hasn't opened, carrier of basket (3,7)","output":"### Answer: GAS BALLOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: carrier of basket\nA charade of GASB, an anagram ('plastic') of 'bags' plus [w[ALLOON ('Belgian', French speaking) minus the first letter ('hasn't 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: Percussion instrument, altering when beaten (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Percussion instrument\nAn anagram ('when beaten') of '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: Three quarters of team recognise shape (8)","output":"### Answer: CRESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shape\nA charade of CRE[w] ('team') with one letter deleted ('three-quarters of') plus SCENT ('recognise')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 film, female animal seen (6)","output":"### Answer: VIEWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: seen\nAn envelope ('in') of EWE ('female animal') in VID[eo] ('film') minus the last two letters ('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: Saw not going to lose teeth, originally (6)","output":"### Answer: SAYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\nA subtraction: S[t]AYING ('not going') minus the T ('to lose **T**eeth, 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: Therapist calling for sparkling water? (6)","output":"### Answer: PHYSIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Therapist\nSounds like FIZZY EAU ('sparkling 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: Channel going in deep I pulled towards the surface? (4)","output":"### Answer: PIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Channel\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('towards the surface?' unusual, but I get the idea in a down light) answer in 'de**EP I P**ulled'."}
{"instruction":"You 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: is it devoured by old social workers to give weight conditions? (9)","output":"### Answer: OBESITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: weight conditions\nAn envelope ('devoured by') of SITI, an anagram ('fudge') of 'is it' in O ('old') plus BEES ('social 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: 1 + 500 + 500? Er \u2026 I can do this! (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I can do this\nA charade of A ('1') plus D (Roman numeral '500') plus D (likewise '500') plus '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: Harry Kane's got wind (5)","output":"### Answer: SNAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind\nAn anagram ('harry') of 'kane'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: Movement before a fall? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RAIN DANCE \n ### Explanation: Movement before a fall? (4,5)\nCryptic 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: Program in Excel \u2014 to begin with it can ease the pain (7)","output":"### Answer: CODEINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it can ease the pain\nA charade of CODE ('program') plus 'in' plus E ('**E**xcel to begin 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: Messi dribbles around 1, then 50, like a rocket (7)","output":"### Answer: MISSILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rocket\nAn envelope ('around') of I (Roman numeral '1') plus L (ditto, '50') in MISSE, an anagram ('dribbles') of 'Messi'. 'Like a' introduces an indication by 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: Swear on screen (5)","output":"### Answer: BLIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swear\nDouble definition, the first being allusive (\"swear blind\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reason to get excited \u2014 Reagan's quit (3)","output":"### Answer: SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Main\nAn anagram ('to get excited') of '[r]eas[on]' minus RON ('Reagan's quit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 deep inside wallaby's sack (5)","output":"### Answer: ABYSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's deep\nA hidden answer ('inside') in 'wall**ABY'S S**ack'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 solar storm, one failing to win award (4-3)","output":"### Answer: ALSO-RAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one failing to win award\nAn envelope ('about') of LSORA, an anagram ('storm') of 'solar' in AN (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: Start to reduce crush \u2014 please, fall back! (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fall back\nA charade of R ('start to **R**educe') plus ELAPSE, an anagram ('crush') of '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: Most irritable conservative Jewish leader is in Paris (9)","output":"### Answer: CRABBIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most irritable\nA charade of C ('conservative') plus RABBI ( 'Jewish leader') plus EST ('is 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: 19 fighting to capture Troy, enemy's capital (5)","output":"### Answer: WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19\nAn envelope ('to capture') of T ('Troy' weight) plus E ('**E**nemy's capital') in WAR ('fighting')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 into expensive car to compete (5)","output":"### Answer: RACER \n ### Explanation: One getting into expensive car to compete (5)\nAn envelope ('getting into') of ACE ('one') in RR (Rolls Royce, ;'expensive car'). The whole clue is the definition, since 'compete' by itself is the wrong 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: Exploits solicitor's drink (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MILK STOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nA charqade of MILKS ('exploits') plus TOUT ('solicitor')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crow loses tail and several feathers around neck (4)","output":"### Answer: BOAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: several feathers around neck\nA subtraction: BOAS[t] ('crow') minus its last letter ('loses 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: Woman has called regularly to announce \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: HERALD \n ### Explanation: Definition: announce\nA charade of HER ('woman') plus ALD ('c**A**l**L**e**D** regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 team's success revoking card 14 (10)","output":"### Answer: SIDEWINDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 14\nA charade of SIDE ('team') plus WIN ('success') plus DER, a reversal ('revoking') of RED ('card', diamonds or hearts). The sidewinder is an air-to-air missile."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Violent prick going quiet to loud (6)","output":"### Answer: FIERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Violent\nPIERCE ('prick') with the P changed to F ('going quiet to 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: Wine initially gives me intoxi\u00adcation and sight issues (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTIGMIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sight issues\nA charade of ASTI (crossword's favourite 'wine') plis GMIA ('initially **G**ives **M**e **I**ntoxication **A**nd')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 eating starter of nutritious grains (4)","output":"### Answer: SAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: grain\nAn envelope ('eating') of N ('starter of **N**utritious') in SAD ('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: Know I study fifty puzzles \u2014 not following? (8)","output":"### Answer: IDENTIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Know\nA charade of 'I' plus DEN ('study') lus TIFY, an anagram ('puzzles') of '[f]ifty' without one of the Fs ('not 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: Plant 3 in Dublin (4)","output":"### Answer: TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nThe wordplay says that \"three\" is often pronounced by the Irish as if without the 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: British company first gets soldiers Indian beer (5)","output":"### Answer: COBRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian beer\nA charade of CO ('company') plus B ('British') plus RA (Royal Artillery, 'soldiers'). The beer brand is manufactured in the UK and 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: Everyone in performance on wobbly set is most superficial (10)","output":"### Answer: SHALLOWEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most superficial\nAn envelope ('in') of ALL ('everyone') in SHOW ('performance') plus EST, an anagram ('wobbly') of '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: Result of Sun hacking into telecom company (5)","output":"### Answer: ENSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result\nAn envelope ('into') of NSU, an anagram ('hacking') of 'sun' in EE (Limited, a British mobile network operator and ISP, 'telecom 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: Fashionable position, for example (8)","output":"### Answer: INSTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: example\nA charade of IN ('fashionable') plus STANCE ('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: Broken down bus means travelling light (8)","output":"### Answer: SUNBEAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: travelling light\nAn anagram ('broken down') of 'bus 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: Conductor and what he shook when much younger? (6)","output":"### Answer: RATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor\nDouble definition, the first being Simon Rattle, the orchestral '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: Perhaps Palin's modern language (6)","output":"### Answer: PYTHON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps Palin\nDouble definition, more or less: the first is a reference to Sir Michael Palin, onetime member of Monty Python, and the second a programming 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: Ignore economic regulations primarily to monopolise wheat (4)","output":"### Answer: CORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: wheat\nA subtraction: CORN[er] ('monopolise') minus ER ('ignore **E**conomic **R**egulations primarily')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 flies? It might! (4)","output":"### Answer: BIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time\nDouble definition, the first being prison 'time' (bird-lime as 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: S-sailor upset to see these leaving ship (4)","output":"### Answer: RATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these leaving ship\nA reversal ('upset' in a down light) of S-TAR ('S-sailor'). The ship must be sinking."}
{"instruction":"You 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 confusing 'ere'? Google it! (6,5)","output":"### Answer: GEORGE ELIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old writer\nAn anagram ('confusing') of 'ere google it', for the pen name of Mary Ann Evans."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Doss about, eating first piece of picnic in swimming trunks (7)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: swimming trunks\nAn envelope ('eating') of PEE ( the letter P, 'first piece of **P**icnic') in SDOS, an anagram ('about') of 'doss'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's orange, peeled twice: this one won't amount to much (4-3)","output":"### Answer: ALSO-RAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: this one won't amount t\nA hidden answer in 'me**ALS ORAN**ge', which Everyman pinpoints as having the outer two letters removed from either end ('peeled 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: Frequently in temper, losing head (5)","output":"### Answer: OFTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frequently\nA subtraction: [s]OFTEN ('temper'; the verb can mean soften or harden) minus its first 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: City's removing 50% of helipads: let that sink in (8)","output":"### Answer: HELSINKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nAn envelope ('let that \u2026 in') of 'sink' in HELI ('50% of **HELI**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: Sings and rocks out somewhere in London (5,5)","output":"### Answer: KINGS CROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in London\nAn anagram ('out') of 'sings' plus 'rocks'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 meat in Indian city, they say (4)","output":"### Answer: DELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to get meat\nSounds like ('they say') DELHI ('Indian 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: Stupefied, having taken umbrage a little (4)","output":"### Answer: NUMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupefied\nA hidden answer ('having \u2026 a little') in 'take**N UMB**ridge'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Random: a western where burro's tail removed (10)","output":"### Answer: ACCIDENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Random\n'a' plus [o]CCIDENTAL ('western') minus the O ('where burr**O**'s tail 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: He'll ask your opinion about students' placard (8)","output":"### Answer: POLLSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll ask your opinion\nAn envelope ('about') of L L (learner drivers, 'students') in POSTER ('placard')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leader's timeless talk (5)","output":"### Answer: RABBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious leader\nRABBI[t] ('talk' inconsequently) minus the T ('timeless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, reportedly, parameters of Mornington Crescent (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NEW MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crescent\nA charade of NEW, sounding like ('reportedly') KNEW ('was familiar with') plus MOON ('parameters of'**MO**rningt**ON**' the use of 'parameters' raised an eyebrow; the nearest I can see is that it can mean 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: Moneylender's yard covered with dodgy merchandise (7)","output":"### Answer: SHYLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moneylender\nAn envelope ('covered by') of Y ('yard') in SHLOCK (or schlock, from the Yiddish, 'dodgy merchandise'), for the character in *The Merchant of 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: Restoration of Titian urged, showing lack of appreciation (11)","output":"### Answer: INGRATITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of appreciation\nAn anagram ('restoration') of 'Titian urged'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 champ on football team (7)","output":"### Answer: EVERTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: football team\nA charade of EVERT (Chris, 'tennis champion') plus '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: Impropriety when sundresses peeled off (8)","output":"### Answer: RUDENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impropriety\nAn anagram ('off') of '[s]undersse[s]' minus first and last letters ('peeled')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with gentleness and calm (4)","output":"### Answer: EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move with gentleness\nDouble definition (but not far 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: Management of car showroom swapping fronts of De Loreans (10)","output":"### Answer: LEADERSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Management\nDEALERSHIP ('car showroom') with the D and L exchanged ('swapping fronts of **D**e **L**oreans')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Aussies regularly falling out (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\nAlternate letters ('regularly falling out') of '**O**f **A**u**S**s**I**e**S**', for the 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: Brother and another; alternately, one of three sisters (6)","output":"### Answer: BRONTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of three sisters\nA charade of BRO ('brother') plus NTE ('a**NoT**h**E**r alternately**'),"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with Viscount, I close both eyes.' Earl admitted: 'it's hard to read' (9,3)","output":"### Answer: INVISIBLE INK \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's hard to read\nAn envelope ('admitted') of E ('Earl') in IN ('at home') plus VIS ('Viscount') plus I BLINK ('I close both 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: Wine in gallons, ros\u00e9, under sun shade (8,4)","output":"### Answer: SHOCKING PINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: shade\nA charade of S ('sun') plus HOCK ('wine') plus 'in' plus G ('gallons') plus PINK ('ros\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: Dancer cavorting with lyre somewhere on high street (3,7)","output":"### Answer: DRY CLEANER \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere on high street\nAn anagram ('cavorting') of 'dancer' plus 'lyre', with a rather vague 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: Drama when a republican expelled from Green Party organisation (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PEER GYNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drama\nAn anagram ('organisation') of 'Green P[ar]ty' minus AR ('a republican expelled'), for Ibsen'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: State of Massachusetts, north of Louisiana and West Indies (6)","output":"### Answer: MALAWI \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nA charade of MA ('Massachusetts') plus LA ('Louisiana', both USPS abbreviations) plus WI ('West Indies'). 'North' just reinforces the order of the particles in the down 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: Newspaper redesign 'a bit old' (7)","output":"### Answer: TABLOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Newspaper\nAn anagram ('redesign') of 'a bit 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: Sip cocoa regularly with utensil; essentially \u2026 this? (5)","output":"### Answer: SPOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\nA charade of SPOO ('**S**i**P** c**O**c**O**a regularly') plus N ('ute**N**sil essentially'), with an extended 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: Primarily: private, sibilant surreptitious tone? (4)","output":"### Answer: PSST \n ### Explanation: Primarily: private, sibilant surreptitious tone? (4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**P**rivate **S**ibilant **S**urreptitious **T**one' &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: 26 work \u2014 Dance with Excellent Knight (3,4)","output":"### Answer: HAY WAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 26 work\nA charade of HAY ('dance') plus W ('with') plus AI ( A1, 'excellent') plus N ('knight', chess notation), for John CONSTABLE'S (26A must be given an apostrophe) 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: 6 celebrated, shedding stones, cutting drink (7)","output":"### Answer: GAUGUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6\nAn envelope ('cutting') of AUGU[st] ('celebrated') minus the ST ('shedding stones') in 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: Delayed returns with others (2,2)","output":"### Answer: ET AL \n ### Explanation: Definition: others\nA reversal ('returns') of LATE ('delayed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fights over international cases for 21s (10)","output":"### Answer: PAINTBOXES \n ### Explanation: Definition: cases for 21s\nAn envelope ('over') of INT ('international') in PA ('old man', father) plus BOXES ('fights')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 coppers guarding first of electricity poles (6)","output":"### Answer: CENSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Count\nAn envelope ('guarding') of E ('first of **E**lectricity', whether you like that formation or not) plus NS (North and South 'poles') in CUS ('coppers', from Cu, the chemical symbol, supplied with an improbable 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: Small blocks put back by 6, interrupting view (8)","output":"### Answer: TESSERAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small block\nA charade of TES, a reversal ('back') of SET ('put') plus SERAE, an envelope ('interrupting') of RA (member of the Royal Academy, 'artist') in SEE ('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: Where to buy juice on behalf of English royal household (9)","output":"### Answer: FORECOURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to buy juice\nA charade of FOR ('on behalf of') plus E ('English') plus COURT ('royal household'). I take it that the 'juice' of the definition is petrol (or gasoline 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: Sweeper's light touch (5)","output":"### Answer: BRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweepe\nDouble 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: I learned one's maybe bust (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: maybe bust\nA charade of 'I' plus MAGE ('learned 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: 1, for example, left with small bill (9)","output":"### Answer: LANDSCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1, for example\nA charade of L ('left') plus AND ('with') plus S ('small') plus CAPE ('bill', headland)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 troops occupying isthmus (8)","output":"### Answer: PANORAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: View\nAn envelope ('occupying') of OR (Other Ranks, 'troops') in PANAMA ('isthmus')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A singular error masks good attribute (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: attribute\nAn envelope ('masks') of G ('good') in 'a' plus S ('singular') plus SIN ('error'), with the definition 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: Firm cracking frauds beat police (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSTABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat police\nAn envelope ('cracking') of STABLE ('firm') in CONS ('frauds')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one rare tree (4)","output":"### Answer: ACER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\nA charade of ACE ('hole in one', golf) plus R ('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: In which American raced buggy? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: USED CAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: In which\nA charade of US ('American') plus EDCAR, an anagram ('buggy') of 'raced', with an extended 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: School sent back tablet and books with a 21 (7)","output":"### Answer: MAGENTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 21\nA charade of MAG, a reversal ('sent back') of GAM ('school' of whales) plus E (ecstasy, drug 'tablet') plus NT (New Testament, 'books') 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: Style that's 7 damaged trade with business (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ART DECO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style that's 7\nA charade of ARTDE, an anagram ('damaged') of 'trade' plus CO (Company, '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: Polish hero freed a country (5)","output":"### Answer: WALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nWALES[a] (Lech, 'Polish hero'; in Polish the L and E both have diacritics) minus the A ('freed 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: Thick coat finished in one second (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thick coat\nAn envelope ('in') of PAST ('finished') in I ('one', Roman numeral, or the impersonal personal pronoun) plus MO ('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: Arab is enthralled by Times expert (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: expert\nA charade of AR ('Arab') plus TIST, an envelope ('enthralled by') of 'is' in T T ('times', two 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: Euclidean circle in stone square in Morecambe (9)","output":"### Answer: GEOMETRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Euclidean\nA charade of GEOM, an envelope ('in', the first) of O ('circle') in GEM ('stone'); plus ETRIC, another envelope ('in', the second) of T ('square') in ERIC ('Morecambe')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 101 all about wet blankets (7)","output":"### Answer: ICECAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wet blankets\nA reversal ('all about') of SPACE ('room') plus CI (Roman numeral, '101'), with a dubious 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: Thunderous African spectacle? Call for a visit to be arranged (8,5)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIA FALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thunderous African spectacle?\nAn anagram ('to be arranged') of 'call for a visit'.\n \n Mosi-oa-Tunya, \"The smoke that thunders\" in Lozi"}
{"instruction":"You 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 English cardinal hosts very large society (9)","output":"### Answer: ENGROSSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Busy\nAn envelope ('hosts') of OS (outsized or oversized, 'very large') plus S ('society') in ENG ('English') plus RED ('cardinal' \u2013 indication by example, or is it close enough to a synonym?)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 day cuts surrounding pastures (7)","output":"### Answer: MEADOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pastures\nAn envelope ('surrounding' \u2013 not the 'cuts' one might expect) of EA ('each') plus D ('day') in MOWS ('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: Bill's in river, a very low stretch of water (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DEAD SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: very low stretch of water\nAn envelope ('in') of AD'S ('bill's') in DEE ('river') 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: Meat supplier intended scrapping a colouring (7)","output":"### Answer: PIGMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: colouring\nA charade of PIG ('meat supplier' not voluntarily) plus ME[a]NT ('intended') minus the A ('scrapping 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: Variety of yellow crackers? Not quite (6)","output":"### Answer: BANANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Variety of yellow\nBANANA[s] ('crackers') minus the 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: Cover done within square edges (5)","output":"### Answer: SHADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\nAn envelope ('within') of HAD ('done', in the sense of tricked) in SE ('**S**quar**E** 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: Wild pig's growth affected eating acorns, primarily (7)","output":"### Answer: WARTHOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild pig\nAn envelope ('eating') of A ('**A**corns primarily') Iin WRTHOG, an anagram ('affected') of '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: Fix motorway, returning heavy machinery (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPLANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fix\nA charade of IM, a reversal ('returning') of MI (M1, 'motorway') plus PLANT ('heavy 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: A trace of smoke in grain ovens (5)","output":"### Answer: OASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ovens\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('a trace of **S**moke') in OATS ('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: Ammunition shortage at sea brought about start of peace (9)","output":"### Answer: GRAPESHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ammunition\nAn envelope ('brought about') of P ('start of **P**eace') in GRAESHOT, an anagram ('at sea') 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: Sugared sago confection not right for pet? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: pet\nAn anagram ('confection') of 'suga[r]ed sago' minus the R ('not 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: Strait-laced Puritan leader outside (4)","output":"### Answer: PRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strait-laced\nA charade of P ('**P**uritan leader') plus RIM ('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: Signals from Javier Hernandez causing repeated unrest in crowd? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: MEXICAN WAVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signals from Javier Hernandez\nDouble definition, the first being a cryptic reference to soccer player Chicharito's Mexican 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: Peer hard in windows to see ancient playwright (12)","output":"### Answer: ARISTOPHANES \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient playwright\nA charade of ARISTO (aristocrat, 'peer') plus PHANES, an envelope ('in') of H ('hard') in PANES ('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: 12 attempt to jump up and down (4)","output":"### Answer: POGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: jump up and down\nA charade of PO (po-faced, 'prim') plus GO ('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: Goes down and dishes up porridge (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SERVES TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goes down\nA charade of SERVES ('dishes up') plus TIME ('porridge' in the same sense as 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: What was written on role filled by church workers? (9)","output":"### Answer: PARCHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What was written on\nAn envelope ('filled by') of CH ('church') plus MEN ('workers') in PART ('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: A running total, not complete in any circumstances (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AT ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in any circumstances\nA TALL[y] ('a running total') minus the final letter ('not 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: Revise sketch of Marxist a good deal (7)","output":"### Answer: REDRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revise sketch\nA charade of RED ('Marxist') plus RAFT ('a good 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: With effort, find believer abroad, we're told (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SEEK OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: With effort, find\nSounds like ('we're told') SIKH ('believer') plus OUT ('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: Husband in court quietly passing wind by the sound of it (6)","output":"### Answer: WHOOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: passing wind by the sound of i\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('husband') in WOO ('court') plus SH ('quietly'; commonly in crosswords, 'quietly' indicates the musical P, while 'quiet' gives SH as an imperative, but 'quietly' can be a less strident request). In the definition, the source of the wind is, of course, atmospheric."}
{"instruction":"You 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 revolt stopped by queen (6)","output":"### Answer: RISQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daring\nAn env elope ('stopped by') of QU ('queen') in RISE ('revolt')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 king's changing suit in alarm when Sally comes in (3,7)","output":"### Answer: HIS MAJESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: The king\nAn envelope ('when \u2026 comes in') of JEST ('sally'). in HISMAY, which is DISMAY ('alarm') with the D replaced by H (Diamonds to Hearts,'changing 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: Lively dance lifts Brussels band's performance (5)","output":"### Answer: GIGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively dance\nA reversal ('lifts' in a down light) of EU ('Brussels') plus GIG ('band's 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: Withdrawal of a man from capital breaking heart of Latin lover (9)","output":"### Answer: INAMORATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: lover\nA reversal ('withdrawal') of an envelope ('breaking') of A ROMAN ('a man from capital') in ATI ('heart of l**ATI**n'), Cue 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: I'm relieved to see seat outside hotel (4)","output":"### Answer: PHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm relieved\nAn envelope ('outside') of H ('hotel') in PEW ('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: Threatened woodland remains good to roam (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ASH GROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threatened woodland\nA charaade of ASH ('remains') plus G ('good') plus ROVE ('roam')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One adores images from Carry On film (8)","output":"### Answer: TOTEMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One adores images\nA charade of TOTE ('carry') plus MIST ('film'). Sid James, Hattie Jacques et al are nowhere is 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: Rushes through to grab a draw (10)","output":"### Answer: SWEEPSTAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: draw\nA charade of SWEEPS ('rushes through') plus TAKE ('grab')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 apparatus (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carry out\nDouble 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: Acquire stout upright piano imported for musician (8)","output":"### Answer: BAGPIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: musician\nAn envelope ('imported') of P ('piano') in BAG ('acquire') PIER ('stout 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: Died slowly, days after one kicked off nightie (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Died slowly\nA charade of LINGER[i]E ('nightie') minus the I ('after one kicked off') plus D ('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: Victor in the past bearing Irish battleaxe (6)","output":"### Answer: VIRAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: battleaxe\nAn envelope ('bearing') of IR ('Irish') in V ('victory') plus AGO ('in 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: Enthusiast starts to translate early Zola novel (6)","output":"### Answer: ZEALOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthusiast\nAn anagram ('novel') of TE ('starts to **T**ranslate **E**arly') plus 'Zola'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 uprising chose to violate polls (5)","output":"### Answer: VOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: polls\nA hidden ('group in') reversed ('uprising') answer in 'cho**SE TO V**iolate'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 instructed to nurture grounded bird (4)","output":"### Answer: RHEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: grounded bird\nSounds like ('we're instructed') REAR ('nurture')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 extract from impressive unfinished book (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief extract\nA charade of EPI[c] ('impressive') minus its last letter ('unfinished') plus TOME ('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: Find fault with round metal tool (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NIT-PICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Find fault with\nA charade of NIT, a reversal ('round') of TIN ('metal'); plus PICK ('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: Motif retraced around part of stringed instrument (4)","output":"### Answer: FRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of stringed instrument\nA hidden answer in 'mot**iF RET**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: Master's translated letter for hands-on worker (10)","output":"### Answer: SEAMSTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hands-on worker\nA charade of SEAMSTR, an anagram ('translated') of 'master's' plus ESS ('letter' 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: Soldier carrying artist's sign (6)","output":"### Answer: GEMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign\nAn envelope ('carrying') of EMIN (Tracey, 'artist') in GI ('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: Old Ottoman guide, a bore, going to a sultanate in Arabia (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAGOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Ottoman guide\nA charade of DRAG ('bore') plus OMAN ('sultanate 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: Spooner's other half meeting old king in confined space (9)","output":"### Answer: CUBBYHOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: confined space\nA Spoonerism of HUBBY ('other half') COLE ('old 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: Carry clubs in small container (5)","output":"### Answer: CADDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carry clubs\nDouble 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: Overweight women given a death sentence (5)","output":"### Answer: FATWA \n ### Explanation: Definition: death sentence\nA charade of FAT ('overweight') plus W ('women') plus 'a'. A fatwa is in origin an official order issued by a Muslim religious leader, but, after Salman Rushdie's *The Satanic Verses,* it has essentially taken on the definition given in the clue; perhaps, to be strictly precise, a question mark might have been appended to the clue to announce an indication by 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: Pain relief for north American with broken leg detained in the Far East (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pain relief\nAn envelope ('detained') of N ('north') plus A ('American') plus LGE, an anagram ('broken') of 'leg' in ASIA ('the Far 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: Food fit for leave-taking? (8)","output":"### Answer: FAREWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: leave-taking\nA charade of FARE ('food') plus WELL ('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: Soup recipe secured by painter (6)","output":"### Answer: BORSCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soup\nAn envelope ('secured by') of R ('recipe', an abbreviation deriving principally from medical prescriptions) in BOSCH (Hieronymus, 'painter'). The soup, as transliterated from the Russian, has various spellings; I would have added a T 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: TT (travelling by truck?) (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE WAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: TT\nDefinition ('TT' for abstaining from alcohol) and literal interpretation"}
{"instruction":"You 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 born before sailor gets by in the end (4)","output":"### Answer: BABY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infant\nA charade of B ('born') plus AB (able-bodied 'sailor') plus Y ('b**Y** 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: Condition endlessly applied to limits of the law (7)","output":"### Answer: STATUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: law\nA charade of STATU[s] ('condition') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus TE ('limits of **T**h**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: Shingle broken up for old printing type (7)","output":"### Answer: ENGLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: old printing type\nAn anagram ('broken up') of 'shingle'. The 'printing type' is 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: Newcomer's music upset audience finally leaving concert hall, say (7)","output":"### Answer: PARVENU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Newcomer\nA charade of PAR, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of RAP ('music') plus VENU[e] ('concert hall, say') minus an E ('audienc**E** finally 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: Source of thread in suit woven for someone from central Africa? (5)","output":"### Answer: TUTSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone from central Afric\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('source of **T**hread') in TUSI, an anafgram ('woven') of '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: Champion footballer visiting a hospital (7)","output":"### Answer: MESSIAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champion\nA charade of MESSI (Lionel Andr\u00e9s, 'footballer') plus 'a' plus H ('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: Points in short typeface set up ready for use (6)","output":"### Answer: INSTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: set up ready for use\nAn envelope ('in') of NS (north and south, 'points') in ITAL[ic] ('typeface') minus the final two letters ('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: Puncture found after rope breaks (9)","output":"### Answer: PERFORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puncture\nAn anagram ('breaks') of 'after 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: Eccentric person eating only skimmed milk-based sauce (7)","output":"### Answer: CUSTARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: milk-\nAn envelope ('eating') of [j]UST ('only') minus its first letter ('skimmed') in CARD ('eccentric 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: Sly dog dangled bananas for insect (5-4-4)","output":"### Answer: DADDY-LONG-LEGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: insect\nAn anagram ('bananas') of 'sly dog dangled'. Daddy-long-legs is a name given to various critters, including the crane fly, which is an insect. There are also variations on the 5-4-4 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: Cricketer initially happy about the headgear (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BOWLER HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: headgear\nA charade of BOWLER ('cricketer') plus HAT ('initially **H**appy **A**bout **T**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: Touching stove isn't funny! (7)","output":"### Answer: AGAINST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touching\nA charade of AGA ('stove') plus INST, an anagram ('funny') of '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: Country where bell sounds rise before long (7)","output":"### Answer: LEBANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of LEB, a reversal ('rise' in a down light) of BEL ('bell sounds') plus ANON ('before 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: Popular copper to transport unwelcome nocturnal visitor (7)","output":"### Answer: INCUBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unwelcome \nA charadde of IN ('popular') plus CU (chemical symbol, 'copper') plus BUS ('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: Dump serving as nest for tiny bird ascending (6)","output":"### Answer: PEEWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nA rare clue in which the definition does not appear at either end. A reversal ('ascending' in a down light) of an envelope ('serving as nest for') WEE ('tiny') in TIP ('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: Insurgent put base of bomb in rock (5)","output":"### Answer: REBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insurgent\nA envelope ('put \u2026 in') of B ('base of bom**B**' \u2013 or should it be the other B?) in REEL ('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: Capital Henry put into Virgin store (3,5)","output":"### Answer: NEW DELHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nAn envelope ('put into') of H ('Henry', electrical unit of inductance) in NEW ('virgin') plus DELI ('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: Having no leader, abuse ally (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ally\n[m]ALIGN ('abuse') minus its first letter ('having no 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: Speak harshly of 'underwear yen' (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speak harshly\nA charade of BRA ('underwear') plus Y ('yen', 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: Associates pass old measures (10)","output":"### Answer: COLLEAGUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Associates\nA charade of COL (mountain 'pass') plus LEAGUES ('old 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: Capital generated from second football stand at outskirts of Jacksonville (6)","output":"### Answer: SKOPJE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nA charade of S ('second') plus KOP (UK 'football stand'; short for Spion Kop, named for the resemblance of its steep rake to the hill in South Africa, site of the Battle of Spion Kop in 1900) plus JE ('outskirts of **J**acksonvilll**E**'), for the capital of North Macedonia."}
{"instruction":"You 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 revealing Frodo met Erik, essentially (8)","output":"### Answer: ODOMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nA hidden answer ('essentially') in 'Fr**ODO MET ER**ik'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buries notes about retaining storage capacity (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTOMBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Buries\nAn envelope ('retaining') of MB (megabyte, 'storage capacity') in ENTOS, an anagram ('about') of '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: Robert, engaged in sloppy kiss, goes downhill (3-4)","output":"### Answer: SKI-BOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: goes dow\nAn envelope ('engaged in') of BOB ('Robert') in SKIS, an anagram ('sloppy') of '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: Digger's board (8)","output":"### Answer: TRENCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Digger\nDouble definition; for the second, a board or platter for serving food \u2013 as in trencherman, someone with a large appetite."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pleasure to cultivate, taking little time (6)","output":"### Answer: THRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pleasure\nAn envelope ('taking') of HR (abbreviation for hour, 'little time') in TILL ('cultivate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 manufacturer's union organiser (10)","output":"### Answer: MATCHMAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: union organiser\nA charade of MATCH ('light') plus MAKER ('manufacturer'), with a cryptic 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: Criminal hiding ring in trough (4)","output":"### Answer: HOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\nAn envelope ('hiding \u2026 in') of O ('ring') in HOD ('trough' for carrying 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: It's so long, to accommodate one's top jewellery (5)","output":"### Answer: TIARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: top jeweller\nAn envelope ('to accommodate') of I ('one') in TA-RA (a variant or careless pronunciation of TA-TA 'so long', goodbye). Note that 'top' belongs in the definition, as a tiara is worn 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: Ideal version of Mexican pearl one's able to 'disappear' (8)","output":"### Answer: EXEMPLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ideal\nAn anagram ('version of') 'Mex[ican] pearl' minus ('to disappear')I CAN ('one's able'). The definition 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: Pelt Chicago footballers with blood (8)","output":"### Answer: BEARSKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pelt\nA charade of BEARS ('Chicago footballers') plus KIN ('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: Tense BBC head entered in the out-of-date returns (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tense\nAn envelope ('entered in') of DG ({Director General, 'BBC head') in EY, a reversal ('returns') of YE ('the out-of-date' although, as we all know, 'the' never really was YE)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 commonplace to replace one with ring plant protector (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant protector\nCLICHE ('commonplace') with the I replaced by O ('to replace one with 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: Small defensive building taking pressure off fight (7)","output":"### Answer: PILLBOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small defensive building\nA charade of P ('pressure') plus ILL ('off') plus BOX ('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: Ellis's fancy alcove in Hong Kong? (8)","output":"### Answer: HAVELOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ellis\nAn envelope ('in') of AVELOC, an anagram ('fancy') of 'alcove') in HK ('Hong Kong' IVR); Havelock Ellis was a physician and social reformer, perhaps best remembered for his writing on human sexuality."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on the very people who frequent this dating venue? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SINGLES BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: dating venue\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 unfortunately seen by disheartened Zeke? (6)","output":"### Answer: SNEEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outburst\nA charade of SNEE, an anagram ('unfortunately') of 'seen' plus ZE ('disheartened **Z**ek**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: 24 stirred in Inca prepared for a different civilisation (10)","output":"### Answer: PHOENICIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a different civilisation\nA charade of PHOE, an anagram ('stirred') of HOPE (the answer to '24' down \u2013 as this is also a down light, the \"down\" is not mentioned) plus NICIAN, another anagram ('prepared') of 'in Inca'. 'Different' because it is not Inca."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Familiar form of address assoc\u00adiated with virile male, inwardly independent, living an unconventional life (8)","output":"### Answer: BOHEMIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: living an unconventional life\nAn envelope ('inwardly') of I ('independent') in BO ('familiar form of address') plus ('associated with') HE-MAN ('virile 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: Research place over upright castle (8)","output":"### Answer: BALMORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: castle\nA charade of BAL, a reversal ('over') of LAB ('research place') plus MORAL ('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: Pioneering South African TV series fan? (7)","output":"### Answer: TREKKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pioneering South African\nDouble definition (although I am more familiar with trekkie for the fan \u2013 but the question mark might cover 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: Capri altogether too much as a tourist attraction (6)","output":"### Answer: RIALTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tourist attraction\nA hidden (too much') answer in 'Cap**RI ALTO**gether'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's shaky, utter rubbish top (6)","output":"### Answer: TURRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tower\nAn anagram ('shaky') of 'utter' plus R ('**R**ubbish 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: Name of woman parking in garden (4)","output":"### Answer: HOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name of woman\nAn envelope ('in') of P ('parking') in HOE ('garden', 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: Critic's starting on Affleck war film: 'Terrible piece of costume' (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CARGO PANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece of costume\nA charade of C ('**C**ritic's starting') plus ARGO ('Affleck war film'; 'war film' often means Second World War, but not here) plus PANTS ('terrible')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ideas from some flipping trade paperback (4)","output":"### Answer: APED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took ideas from\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('flipping') answer in 'tra**DE PA**perback'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: (n.) I do PR; cost is ludicrous (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SPIN DOCTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: (n.) I do PR; cost is ludicrous\nAn anagram ('ludicrous') of 'n I do PR cost', with an &lit definition \u2013 that is, the entire clue may be read either as wordplay or 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: Regularly tweak rump that's kind of hot (4)","output":"### Answer: WARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of hot\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 't**W**e**A**k **R**u**M**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: Corn, potato and grain regularly moving? (4,8)","output":"### Answer: CROP ROTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corn, potato and grain regularly moving\nAn anagram ('moving') of 'corn potato' plus RI ('g**R**a**I**n regularly'), with an &lit 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: Live regressively, wearing Elizabethan garb, getting expressions of disrespect (7)","output":"### Answer: REBUFFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: expressions of disrespect\nAn envelope ('wearing') of EB, a reversal ('regressively') of BE ('live') in RUFFS ('Elizabethan garb')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgives cuts wherein university ousts Italian (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forgives\nEXCISES ('cuts') with the I ('Italian') replaced by U ('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: Tire out, made to include 'exciting' meeting with press (5,2)","output":"### Answer: PHOTO OP \n ### Explanation: Definition: meeting with press\nAn envelope ('to include') of HOT ('exciting') in POOP ('tire 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: Inhale a little nasty smell, tucking into starter of snails with the French (7)","output":"### Answer: SNIFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inhale\nAn envelope ('tucking into') of NIFF ('nasty smell') in S ('starter of **S**nails') plus LE ('the 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: During mass, lecture describing Dutch and English puritans' approach to pleasure (2,10)","output":"### Answer: IN MODERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: puritans' approach to pleasure\nAn envelope ('describing') of D ('Dutch') plus E ('English') in IN ('during') plus M ('mass') plus ORATION ('lecture')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Swiss legend that helps you beat poker rivals (4)","output":"### Answer: TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swiss legend\nDouble definition; for the first, William Tell of Rossini's famous overture (and the following opera); for the second 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: Perhaps a little blue shed makes you disgruntled (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHEESED OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: disgruntled\nA charade of CHEESE ('perhaps a little blue') plus DOFF ('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: Noisily erect beams (4)","output":"### Answer: RAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: beams\nSounds like ('noisily') RAISE ('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: Part of film where Rock Hudson finally gets trifle (10)","output":"### Answer: SCREENPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of film\nA charade of SCREE ('rock') plus N ('Hudso**N** finally') plus PLAY ('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: Salesman might travel with this suit (4)","output":"### Answer: CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salesman might travel with this\nCryptic\/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: A shower are in charge, we're informed (4)","output":"### Answer: RAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A shower\nSounds like ('we're informed') REIGN ('are in charge'). In the surface, 'shower' in the sense of a disparaged group of people could justify the plural '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: Cocky, losing head, leaders of Tranmere Rovers find cash for 75,000-capacity ground (3,8)","output":"### Answer: OLD TRAFFORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 75,000-capacity ground\nA charade of [b]OLD ('cocky') minus the first letter ('losing head'), plus TR ('leaders of **T**ranmere **R**overs') plus AFFORD ('find cash'), for Manchester United's ground of around 75,000 capacity."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up with ridiculous spectacle endlessly \u2026 and again (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCEPTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puts up with\nAn anagram ('ridiculous') of 'spectac[le]' minus the last two letters ('endlessly \u2026 and 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: Pair of moody teenagers with pained expression: time to get up (7)","output":"### Answer: TWOSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pair\nA reversal ('to get up' in a down light) of EMOS ('moody teenagers', adherents of emo music) plus OW ('pained expression' \u2013 expression as something said, not facial) plus T ('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: Fat Paisley comic? Don't take chances (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAY IT SAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't take chances\nAn anagram ('comic') of 'fat 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: Weakened, foolish Everyman, regularly unfit, dropped (10)","output":"### Answer: DIMINISHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weakened\nA charade of DIM ('foolish') plus I ('Everyman' as the writer of the clue) plus NI ('regularly u**N**f**I**t') plus SHED ('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: Ice can coat river flowing into this! (6,5)","output":"### Answer: ARCTIC OCEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ice can coat river flowing into this\nAn anagram ('flowing') of 'ice can coat' plus R ('river'), with an extended definition \u2013 or if you are feeling generous, you might give 'flowing into this' as the anagrind, and declare the clue as 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: Landlord in favour of clergyman being denied special old rum, to begin with (10)","output":"### Answer: PROPRIETOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Landlord\nA charade of PRO ('in favour of') PRIE[s]T ('clergyman') minus the S ('being denied special') plus OR ('**O**ld **R**um, to begin with'). The definition refers to the host of an inn."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Uncommonly able-bodied seaman? No: Royal Marine and partner in war (10)","output":"### Answer: ABNORMALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncommonly\nA charade of AB ('able-bodied seaman') plus 'no' plus RM ('Royal Marine') plus ALLY ('partner in 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: Primarily, practically, your really resolute hardship is counter-productive? (7)","output":"### Answer: PYRRHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primarily, practically, your really resolute hardship is counter-productive\nOne of Everyman's famous 'primarily' clues, formed from the first letters of the remaining words, with an &lit definition, generally encountered in the expression 'Pyrrhic victory', named after King Pyrrhus of Epirus, who, in 279 BC, won the Batttle of Asculum against the Romans, but at such high cost that he was essentially unable to continue the campaign."}
{"instruction":"You 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 receiving present delivers rude expression (2,5)","output":"### Answer: SO THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rude expression\nA charade of SOT ('drunk') plus HERE ('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: Essentially meddlesome: drink rejected in book of Bible (4)","output":"### Answer: JOEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: book of Bible\nA reversal ('rejected') of LE ('essentially medd**LE**some') plus OJ (orange juice, '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: Uncertain moment, scratching head (4)","output":"### Answer: IFFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncertain\n[j]IFFY ('moment') minus the first 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: Sing works by composer, a beat pioneer (8)","output":"### Answer: GINSBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: a beat pioneer\nA charade of GINS, an anagram ('works') of 'sing'; plus BERG (Alban, '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: It's good to drink case of claret in the neighbourhood houses (6)","output":"### Answer: NECTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's good to drink\nAn envelope ('houses') of CT ('case of **C**lare**T**') in NEAR ('in the neighbourhood')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 employee has red face, lacking good service (4)","output":"### Answer: CHEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restaurant employee\nA charade of CHE (Guevara, 'red') plus 'f[ace]' minus ACE ('lacking good 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: American's ball on right-winger's head (10)","output":"### Answer: PROMONTORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: head\nA charade of PROM ('American's ball'; for promenade, a school or college dance) *plus 'on' *plus TORY ('right-winger'). *Omission corrected. Thanks Beobachterin @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: On which you might be called 'b___ cow' (6)","output":"### Answer: BLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: On which you might be called\nA charade of 'b' plus LOWER ('cow'). The definition is an informal term for a 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: Addresses with no food supplies (8)","output":"### Answer: ORATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Addresses\nO RATIONS ('no food supplies')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 generates huge interest seizing power \u2014 Richard III? (7)","output":"### Answer: USURPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Richard III?\nAn envelope ('seizing') pf P ('power') in USURER ('he generates huge interest'). The question mark definitely belongs to the \"definition\" part of the clue \u2013 firstly, as an indication by example, and secondly because historians differ as to whether Ricard was an usurper."}
{"instruction":"You 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 depressed around midnight in night attire (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BED GOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: night attire\nAn envelope ('around') of G ('midni**G**ht') in BE DOWN ('get depressed')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coax to follow criminal offence in court (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: offence in court\nA charade of CON ('criminal') plus TEMPT ('coax')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Poke fun at an American state (6)","output":"### Answer: GUYANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nA charade of GUY ('poke fun at') plus 'an' plus A ('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: Viewer who's turned on first of programmes with cat that's whizzing around (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PEEPING TOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Viewe\nAn envelope ('around') of P ('the second one, 'first of **P**rogrammes') in PEEING TOM ('cat that's whizzing' \u2013 whiz as slang for urinate)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 diamonds for court favourite (4)","output":"### Answer: SEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: court favourite\nA charade of SEE ('get', understand) plus D ('diamonds' suit). The 'court' is most likely 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: Old man and I picked up tar on the box (6)","output":"### Answer: POPEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tar on the box\nA charade of POP (father, 'old man') plus EYE, sounding like ('picked up') 'I'. \"Popeye the Sailor\" was an American animated 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: Left cutting piece of cake, I'm not sure this settles it (8)","output":"### Answer: CLINCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this settles it\nAn envelope ('cutting') of L ('left') in CINCH ('piece of cake') plus ER ('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: Parsons, say, with nothing under their cassocks, we hear? (8)","output":"### Answer: NICHOLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parsons, say\nSounds something like ('we hear') KNICKERLESS ('with nothing under their cassocks'). Nicholas Parsons, recently deceased, was an actor and radio and television 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: It's most unlikely he's an Arab boy (2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IF \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's most unlikely\nAsif is an Arabic male 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: One making tears in jumper, \u00e9p\u00e9e waving around (6)","output":"### Answer: WEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One making tears\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('around') answer in 'jumpe**R EPEE W**aving'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 unopened wine without tax breaks (8)","output":"### Answer: INNOVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Create\nAn envelope ('breaks') of NO VAT ('without tax') in '[w]ine' minus its first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fish eating object with derision (10)","output":"### Answer: SCATHINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with derision\nAn envelope ('eating') of THING ('object') in SCALY ('like 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: Huge figure of Russian writer seizing doughnut (6)","output":"### Answer: GOOGOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge figure\nAn envelope ('seizing') of O ('doughnut' with a hole) in GOGOL (Nokolai, 'Russian writer'). The arbitrary coinage GOOGOL is 10 to the power 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: Wept with repair getting bodged \u2014 bugger! (10)","output":"### Answer: WIRETAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bugger\nAn anagram ('getting bodged') of ~~'wire'~~\u00a0*'wept'* plus 'repair'.\u00a0*Thanks akaRebornBeginner @21"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heroine meets dashing man, no cruel foreign bigwig (8,6)","output":"### Answer: EMMANUEL MACRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign bigwig\nA charade of EMMA ('heroine' of Jane Austen's novel) plus NUELMACRON, an anagram ('dashing') of 'man no cruel', for the current President 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: Strolled in centre of Bordeaux clad in pale colour (8)","output":"### Answer: WANDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strolled\nAn envelope ('clad in') of DE ('centre of Bor**DE**aux') in WAN ('pale') plus 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: Note revolving musical boxes still (6)","output":"### Answer: STATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\nAn envelope ('boxes') of TI ('note' of sol-fa) in STAC, a reversal ('revolving') of CATS ('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: King in robe twirling about (6)","output":"### Answer: OBERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: King\nA charade of OBER, an anagram ('twirling') of 'robe'; plus ON ('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: Clever opening of golf range (6)","output":"### Answer: GAMBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever opening\nA charade of G ('golf', radio code) plus AMBIT ('range'), for various chess opening strategies."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moments in a hearing of Congress (4)","output":"### Answer: SECS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moments\nSounds like ('a hearing of') SEX ('congress')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 first and last letter next to a square (5)","output":"### Answer: PLAZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: square\nA charade of PL ('place') plus AZ ('first and last letter') 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: Denial of strike from head: actual lines (8)","output":"### Answer: REBUTTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Denial\nI think this must parse as follows: an envelope ('lines' \u2013 although it is arguable which particle should go outside) of BUTT ('strike from head' \u2013 although 'from' hardly suffices for \"with\") in REAL ('actual')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One treats people in waves from terrible apartheid riots (14)","output":"### Answer: RADIOTHERAPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One treats people in waves\nAn anagram ('terrible') of 'apartheid 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: Hopeless with pitch that's firm? Australia following on edgily at first (4-4)","output":"### Answer: TONE-DEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hopeless with pitch\nA charade of TONED ('firm' of muscles) plus E ('**E**dgily at first') plus A ('Australia' \u2013 **not** IVR, but it's in Chambers) plus F ('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: Flyer complained after vacation about flying Ryanair across Belgium (6-4)","output":"### Answer: CANARY-BIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\nA double envelope ('about' and 'across') of B ('Belgium', IVR) in ANARYIR, an anagram ('flying') of 'Ryanair' in CD ('**C**omplaine**D** 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: Reacting from chemistry: one courting with hug and kiss at the start (9)","output":"### Answer: OXIDATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reacting from chemistry\nA charade of O ('hug'?) plus X ('kiss') plus I ('one') plus DATING ('courting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 work in part of Africa (5)","output":"### Answer: CONGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Africa\nA charade of CON ('do', swindle) plus GO ('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: Dog muck outside of church (5)","output":"### Answer: POOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nA charade of POO ('muck') plus CH ('outside of **C**hurc**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: Managed hospital: sick suffer (2,7)","output":"### Answer: GO THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: suffer\nA charade of GOT ('managed') plus H ('hospital') plus ROUGH ('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: Hand back profit (6)","output":"### Answer: RETURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hand back\nDouble 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: Irish rascal spotted pinching a record by Prince (8)","output":"### Answer: SPALPEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irish rascal\nAn envelope ('pinching') of P ('prince') plus 'a' plus LP ('record'), with 'by' suggesting the order of the particles, in SEEN ('spotted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 miss EastEnders: ITV breaks with these? (14)","output":"### Answer: ADVERTISEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\nAn anagram ('breaks') of M ('start to **M**iss') plus 'EastEnders ITV', with an extended 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: It makes it hard to go in court to describe barren years' sex lives (8)","output":"### Answer: CYSTITIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It makes it hard to go\nA charade of CYST, an envelope ('to describe') of YS ('barren **Y**ear**S**') in CT ('court'); plus IT ('sex') plus IS ('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: Screens international games (5)","output":"### Answer: TESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screens\nDouble 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: Dropping unit from sky appears to get rotor damaged (12)","output":"### Answer: PARATROOPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dropping unit from sky\nAn anagram ('damaged') of 'appears' plus 'rotor'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 against playing back slow piece of music (9)","output":"### Answer: ANDANTINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: slow piece of music\nA charade of AND ('with') plus ANTI ('one against') plus NO, a reversal ('back') of ON ('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: Don't catch an STI that's going around Love Island (5)","output":"### Answer: AVOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't catch\nAn envelope ('that's going around') of O ('love') plus I ('island') in A VD ('an STI')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 man, to stop itching, is trying once more (9)","output":"### Answer: REHEARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: trying once more\nAn envelope ('to stop') of E ('European') plus HE ('man') in RARING ('itching' as in \"raring 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: Entertainer turning up at party, initially with tower of presents (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TAP DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertainer\nA charade of TA, a reversal ('turning up', in a down light) of 'at' plus P ('**P**arty initially') plus DANCER (Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen etc. 'tower of presents')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sailing all over the place (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AT SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailing\nDouble 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: They hit bars playing music from 10: only sip shot when hammered (12)","output":"### Answer: XYLOPHONISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They hit bars playing music\nAn anagram ('when hammered') of X (Roman numeral '10') plus 'only sip 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: Horrible injury from fighting? Men split (9)","output":"### Answer: ABHORRENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrible\nA charade of ABH (actual bodily harm, 'injury from fighting') plus OR (other ranks, 'men') plus RENT (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: Driver might go through these short tee positions following golf ace (9)","output":"### Answer: GATEPOSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Driver might go through these\nA charade of G ('golf', radio code) plus A ('ace') plus 'te[e]' minus its last letter ('short') plus POSTS ('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: North America to deploy soldiers \u2014 they make one sick! (9)","output":"### Answer: NAUSEANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they make one sick\nA charade of N ('north') plus A ('America') plus USE ('deploy') plus ANTS ('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: Now daughter and adult play outside (5)","output":"### Answer: TODAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Now\nAn envelope ('outside') of D ('daughter') plus A ('adult') in TOY ('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: Tramp's wearing tight cap (5)","output":"### Answer: LIMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cap\nAn envelope ('wearing') of I'M ('Tramp's' i.e. Tramp is) in LIT ('tight', 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: Put back model in collection (4)","output":"### Answer: STET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put back\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('model') in SET ('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: Peacekeeper's unhappy with king eating vegetable? On the contrary! (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BLUE BERET \n ### Explanation: Peacekeeper's unhappy with king eating vegetable? On the contrary! (4,5)\nA charade of BLUE ('unhappy') plus BERET, an envelope ('eating') of R (*Rex*, 'king') in BEET ('vegetable'), with the function of the particles reversed ('on the contrary'); for the UN peacekeeping 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: River Ouse's outsides removed by thinker (5)","output":"### Answer: CAMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: thinker\nA charade of CAM ('River') plus '[o]US[e]' minus the outer letters ('outsides removed'); for the French philosopher and author Albert Camus."}
{"instruction":"You 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 angry, wanting a 27 (5)","output":"### Answer: SORER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More angry\nA subtraction: SO[a]RER ('27' \u2013 COMET, metaphorically) minus A ('wanting 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: Heartless darkness I tempt to return, finding blood filters (9)","output":"### Answer: GLOMERULI \n ### Explanation: Definition: blood filters\nA charade of GL[o]OM ('darkness') minus the middle letter ('heartless') plus ERULI, a reversal ('to return') of I LURE ('I tempt'); for a term new to me (and, I suspect, many others as well), the capillaries that filter the blood in 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: Duke's number 501, absorbed by what cow says to dog (4,6)","output":"### Answer: MOOD INDIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duke's number\nAn envelope ('absorbed by') of DI ('501', Roman numeral) in MOO ('what cow says') plus DINGO ('dog') \u2013 or perhaps, whimsically, \"MOO, DINGO\" as a phrase; for the jazz song composed by Duke Ellington, on a theme provided by Barney Bigard."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fingers over fabric (4)","output":"### Answer: FELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ran fingers over\nDouble 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: Marx on track for coffee substitute (7)","output":"### Answer: CHICORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: coffee substitute\nA charade of CHICO ('Marx' \u2013 one of the Marx Brothers) plus RY (railway '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: Current putting Hamlet right off (7)","output":"### Answer: THERMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\nAn anagram ('off') of 'Hamlet' plus R ('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: Mixing tea with glue produces tiles (7)","output":"### Answer: TEGULAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tiles\nAn anagram ('mixing \u2026 with') of 'tea' plus 'glue'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 emperor absorbing a study of brilliant passage (7)","output":"### Answer: CADENZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: brilliant passage\nAn envelope ('absorbing') of A DEN ('a study') in CZA[r] ('emperor') minus the 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: Despair, on reflection, engulfs part of church (4)","output":"### Answer: APSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of church\nA hidden ('engulfs') reversed ('on reflection') answer in 'd**ESPA**ir'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tact displayed by papers turning on product of gland lacking energy (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCRETION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tact\nA charade of DI, a reversal ('turning') of ID ('papers') plus S[e]CRETION ('product of gland') minus an E ('lacking 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: Director in love, thanks to diatribe beforehand (9)","output":"### Answer: TARANTINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\nA charade of TA ('thanks to') plus RANT ('diatribe') plus 'in' plus O ('love'), with 'beforehand' indicating the order of the particles; for the film director Quentin Tarantino (*Pulp Fiction* 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: Hard work producing implant (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard work\nDouble 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: Almost wake up to trailblazer (5)","output":"### Answer: COMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: trailblazer\nCOME T[o] ('wake up') minus the last letter ('almost'). I think that the \"definition\" refers to the astronomical object, but is more a description than a true 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: Was moderator keeping time for 5? (9)","output":"### Answer: MEDITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 5\nAn envelope ('keeping') of T ('time') in MEDIATED ('was moderator'); for '5' 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: Bust \u2014 or its opposite, hiding beginning of slump (5)","output":"### Answer: BOSOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bust\nAn envelope ('hiding') of S ('beginning of **S**lump') in BOOM ('its opposite' \u2013 of 'bust' in a different 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: Pulling out of excursion not beginning to involve top of purple jumper (9)","output":"### Answer: UPROOTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pulling out\nAn envelope ('to involve') of P ('top of **P**urple') plus ROO (kangaroo, 'jumper') in [o]UTING ('excursion') minus the first 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: Doll endlessly receiving one list from conductor (10)","output":"### Answer: BARBIROLLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: conductor\nAn envelope ('receiving') of I ('one', Roman numeral or impersonal personal pronoun) plus ROLL ('list') in BARBI[e] ('doll') minus the last letter ('endlessly'); for Sir John Barbirolli."}
{"instruction":"You 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 casually? Strictly! (7)","output":"### Answer: RIGIDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strictly\nA charade of RIG ('fix') plus IDLY ('casually')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, Huxley should get consideration (7)","output":"### Answer: THOUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: consideration\nA charade of TH ('initially' Thomas Henry 'Huxley', 19th century champion of Darwin) plus OUGHT ('should', although it takes 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: Boasted of oarspeople (4)","output":"### Answer: CREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boasted\nDouble 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: Contemplate securing round bit of IT equipment (5)","output":"### Answer: MOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit of IT equipment\nAn envelope ('securing') of O ('round') in MUSE ('contemplate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spark second girl to secure one collection of books (9)","output":"### Answer: SCINTILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spark\nAn envelope ('to secure') of I ('one') plus NT (New Testament, 'collection of books') in S ('second') plus CILLA ('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: Waded out to 6, having heavy burden (10)","output":"### Answer: DEADWEIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavy burden\nA charade of DEADW, an anagram ('out') of WADED plus EIGHT ('6' 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: Cleaning woman's lorry (9)","output":"### Answer: CATHARTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cleaning\nA charade of CATH (Catherine, 'woman') plus ARTIC (articulated 'lorry')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recovery is impossible for me, poor creature (9)","output":"### Answer: MENDICANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: poor creature\nMEND I CAN'T ('recovery is impossible 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: Raised paper hat once, concealing one form of discrimination (7)","output":"### Answer: ELITISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of discrimination\nAn envelope ('concealing') of I ('one') in ~~ELITESM~~ ELITSM, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of MS (manuscript, 'paper') plus TILE ('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: Horn-wearer's bird dropping round to have lunch and dinner, initially (7)","output":"### Answer: CUCKOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horn-\nA charade of CUCKO[o] ('bird') minus an O ('dropping round') plus L D ('**L**unch and **D**inner, 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: Melee gets papers crumpled, somewhat (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Melee\nA hidden answer ('somewhat') in 'paper**S CRUM**pled'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 being famous (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recorded\nDouble 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: Insect to dance about endlessly (4)","output":"### Answer: GNAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insect\nTANG[o] ('dance') minus the last letter ('endlessly') and reversed ('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: Face up to unpleasant situation: eat lead? (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: BITE THE BULLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Face up to unpleasant situation\nDefinition and literal interpretation"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and journalist sharply divided (9)","output":"### Answer: POLARISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: sharply divided\nA charade of POLARIS (pole 'star' in the handle of Ursa Minor) plus ED (editor, '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: Nine is the most popular time for broadcasters (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIME \n ### Explanation: Nine is the most popular time for broadcasters (5)\nI cannot see any cryptic element here, just a straight definition. If nine were a prime number, there would be that consideration; but it 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: Coast of Africa once creamy white (5)","output":"### Answer: IVORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: creamy white\nI am not sure what 'once' is doing here \u2013 Ivory Coast is still an African country, even if its official name is in its official language, French (C\u00f4te d'Ivoire); apart from that, 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: An infesting ring that may be in girl's hair (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ALICE BAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: that may be in girl's hair\nA LICE BAND ('an infested 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: One pitched in river for easing of tension (7)","output":"### Answer: DETENTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: easing of tension\nAn envelope ('in') of TENT ('one pitched') in DEE ('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: Men aged badly; this is the final stage (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDGAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: the final stage\nAn anagram ('badly') of 'men aged'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of the right type (7)","output":"### Answer: CONSORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partner\nA charade of CON (Conservative, 'of the right') plus 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: Unsound views? I go wild writing about them (7)","output":"### Answer: MIRAGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsound views\nAn envelope ('about') of I RAGE ('I go wild') in MS (manuscript, 'writing'); the plural 'them' can only refer to 'I go wild' or I RAGE being more than one 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: Delighted with make-up, but careless (4-5)","output":"### Answer: SLAP-HAPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: careless\nA charade of SLAP ('make-up') plus HAPPY ('delighted')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Haul up weight a short distance (5)","output":"### Answer: WINCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Haul up\nA charade of W ('weight') plus 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: Has obligation, being hunted to hide head (5)","output":"### Answer: OUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Has obligation\nA subtraction: [s]OUGHT ('hunted') minus the first letter ('to hide 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: Docile nun remarkably ecstatic on this (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CLOUD NINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ecstatic on this\nAn anagram ('remarkably') of 'docile nun'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shortly take advice with army officer or government representative (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CONSUL GENERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: government representative\nA charade of CONSUL[t] ('take advice') plus GENERAL ('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: Such gains not legit, criminal pocketing pounds (3-6)","output":"### Answer: ILL-GOTTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such gains\nAn envelope ('pocketing') of L ('pounds') in ILGOTTEN, an anagram ('criminal') of 'not legit', with an extended 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: At great cost, heading off in good time (5)","output":"### Answer: EARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in good time\nA subtraction: [d]EARLY ('at great cost') minus the first 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: Prisoner's name sewn into socks (7)","output":"### Answer: HOSTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prisoner\nAn envelope ('sewn into') of TAG ('name') in HOSE ('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: Doctor's first in nearby, in this manner? (7)","output":"### Answer: BEDSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this manner\nAn envelope ('in') of D (\"**D**octor's first') in BESIDE ('nearby'), with an extended 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 who looks for your comments (3-6)","output":"### Answer: LIP-READER \n ### Explanation: One who looks for your comments (3-6)\nCryptic 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: Am leaving US girl (5)","output":"### Answer: ERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\n[Am]ERICA ('US') minus AM ('am 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: Ver dict? (5,8)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT DECISION \n ### Explanation: Ver dict? (5,8)\nAmusing, if a bit obvious."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feigning madness, he does succeed to these (4,4,5)","output":"### Answer: DEAD MEN\u2019S SHOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\nAn anagram ('feigning') of 'madness he does';for property or position achieved by inheritance."}
{"instruction":"You 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 converts see Python broadcast (9)","output":"### Answer: NEOPHYTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recent converts\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'see Python'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 head pressing to remove leader in a country (9)","output":"### Answer: ARGENTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA charade of A ('**A**rmy head') plus [u]RGENT ('pressing') minus its first letter ('to remove leader') plus '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: Usual problem in clay pit (7)","output":"### Answer: TYPICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Usual\nAn anagram ('problem') of 'clay pit'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 East European allowed to dance round this? (7)","output":"### Answer: MAYPOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nMAY POLE ('is East European allowed to'). 'Dance round' serves just to point to 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: Trouble as a horse runs over (5)","output":"### Answer: AGGRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble\nA charadde of 'a' plus GG ('horse') plus R ('runs') plus O ('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: Dog, empty, tucks into small piece of cake (5)","output":"### Answer: WEDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece of cake\nAn envelope ('tucks onto') of DG ('**D**o**G** empty') in WEE ('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: Spooner's to ensnare Star Trek character that's kind of chicken (10)","output":"### Answer: SPATCHCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of chicken\nA Spoonerism of CATCH SPOCK. As a verb, to SPATCHCOCK or butterfly is to prepare meat for quicker cooking by splitting it; as a noun, it is a fowl so prepared."}
{"instruction":"You 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 thorns; hoary symbols, primarily? (4)","output":"### Answer: ETHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: English thorns; hoary symbols, primarily\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**E**nglish **T**horns **H**oary **S**ymbols'. In Old English letters \u00f0 eth and \u00de thorn were used interchangeably for voiced or unvoiced th."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Tellytubby and Everyman executed Scotsman's dog (10)","output":"### Answer: POMERANIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\nA charade of PO ('a Tellytubby') plus ME ('Everyman') plus RAN ('executed') plus IAN (crosswordland's generic '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: Pleasing to the eye? Just (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pleasing to the eye\nDouble 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: Drink and fruit put before dog that's eaten nothing (6,5)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE PEKOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nAn envelope ('that's eaten') of O ('nothing') in ORANGE ('fruit') plus PEKE ('dog'), for a kind 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: European Commission regularly ignored Uganda \u2013 or another country (7)","output":"### Answer: ECUADOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: another country\nA charade of EC ('European Commission') plus UAD ('regularly ignored **U**g**A**n**D**a') plus '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: Secrecy as periosteal thrombus suppressed (7)","output":"### Answer: STEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secrecy\nA hidden answer ('suppressed') in 'perio**STEAL TH**rombus'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Chevrolet, 'less English version': that's a laugh (7)","output":"### Answer: CHORTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's a laugh\nAn anagram ('renovated') of 'ch[ev]rolet' minus EV ('less English version'). The word CHORTLE was coined 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: Cover loosely with cream; finally, splatter some whiskey (7)","output":"### Answer: BESTREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover loosely\nA charade of BEST ('cream') plus RE ('finally splatte**R** som**E**)' plus W ('whiskey', radio 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: Random call-in at home with no time for gloom (11)","output":"### Answer: MELANCHOLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: gloom\nAn anagram ('random') of 'call-in a[t] home', minus the T ('with no 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: Recant sin in front of audience (4)","output":"### Answer: LIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in front of audience\nA reversal ('recant') of EVIL ('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: Presidential hopeful mostly confused Smith with instructions (10)","output":"### Answer: ALGORITHMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: instructions\nA charade of AL GOR[e] ('Presidential hopeful' of a while back) plus ITHMS, an anagram ('confused') of 'Smith'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mahabarata contains OT king (4)","output":"### Answer: AHAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: OT king\nA hidden answer ('contains') in 'm**AHAB**arata', for the husband of Jezebel."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elected Pence and Republican; 'nasty woman' finished? Not yet (2,8)","output":"### Answer: IN PROGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: finished? Not yet\nA charade of IN ('elected') plus P ('pence') plus R ('Republican') plus OGRESS ('nasty 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: They're simple drains (4)","output":"### Answer: SAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're simple\nDouble 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: Came, scrambling, to peak (4)","output":"### Answer: ACME \n ### Explanation: Definition: peak\nAn anagram ('scrambling') of '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: Chemical analysis of cat DNA. Boring? Exciting! (6,6)","output":"### Answer: CARBON DATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemical analysis\nAn anagram ('exciting') of 'cat DNA boring'. I would not have thought of carbon dating as 'chemical analysis'; the methods used hardly count as chemical."}
{"instruction":"You 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 amount of money: gold rush's beginning to make you cross (7)","output":"### Answer: CENTAUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: cross\nA charade of CENT ('tiny amount of money') plus AU (chemical symbol, 'gold') plus R ('**R**ush's beginning'). In one version of the story, centaurs were indeed a cross, between the man Centaurus and mares."}
{"instruction":"You 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 first base and second for transfers (7)","output":"### Answer: CHANGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: transfers\nA charade of C (*circa*, 'about') plus 'hang' plus E ('base' of Napierian logarithms) plus S ('second'). 'First' indicates the order of the 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: Sky Sports broadcast talk \u2013 or a poem (2,1,7)","output":"### Answer: TO A SKYLARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: poem\nAn envelope ('sports') of 'sky' in TOALARK, an anagram ('broadcast') of 'talk or a', for Percy Bysshe Shelley's 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: Under rock, dog left a bird (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SCREECH OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bird\nA charade of SCREE ('rock') plus CHOW ('dog') plus 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: Slovakia, not Germany in search for partners for Olympic sport (12)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDSKATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Olympic sport\nSPEED [d]ATING ('search for partners') with the second D replaced with SK ('Slovakia not Germany' IVR in both 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: Dish that's cheap, crude: a kind of toast (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PEACH MELBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish\nA charade of PEACH, an anagram ('crude') of 'cheap' plus MELBA ('a kind of toast'; both the toast and the peach dish are named after the singer Dame Nellie Melba)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a guy's touring with viola (10)","output":"### Answer: YUGOSLAVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn anagram ('touring') of 'a guy's' plus 'viola'. A one-time country, 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: Rank scent, obscene and frightful, essentially. Musk, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ECHELON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rank\nA charade of ECH ('sc**E**nt obs**C**ene and frig**H**tful essentially') plus ELON ('Musk, 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: Labour in disarray \u2026 entertaining loud PM (7)","output":"### Answer: BALFOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM\nAn envelope ('entertaining') of F (*forte*, 'loud') in BALOUR, an anagram ('in disarray') of 'labour', for Arthur James Balfour, Prime Minister of the UK, 1902-1905."}
{"instruction":"You 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 scare off an animal: a mule, perhaps (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mule, perhaps\nSounds like ('loudly') SHOO ('scare off an animal'), for 'mule' as a backless slipper or 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: Employs punsters on regular basis (4)","output":"### Answer: USES \n ### Explanation: Definition: E\nAlternate letters ('on a regular basis') of 'p**U**n**S**t**E**r**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: In autumn, we're suffering for so long! (8)","output":"### Answer: FAREWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition:  so long\nAN envelope ('in\") of REWE, an anagram ('suffering') of 'we're' in FALL ('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: Dire peril (6)","output":"### Answer: DANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: peril\nA charade of D ('d'-) plus ANGER (-'ire')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 role here in Paris starts on picket line, extremely shaken, drunk or stoned (4,10)","output":"### Answer: PAST PARTICIPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shaken, drunk or stoned\nA charade of PAST ('former') plus PART ('role') plus ICI ('here in Paris') plus PLE ('starts on **P**icket **L**ine **E**xtremely'), with an unannounced indication by 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: Throw back then throw forward, becoming combative (6)","output":"### Answer: BOLSHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: combative\nA charade of BOL, a reversal ('back') of LOB ('throw') plus SHY ('throw', 'forward' 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: Brought out from the East: one in ten catching it (8)","output":"### Answer: ELICITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brought out\nAn envelope ('catching') of 'it' in ELICED, a reversal ('from the East' in an across light) of DECILE ('one in 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: Sausage served by the Spanish in a fancy hotel (7)","output":"### Answer: SAVELOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sausage\nAn envelope ('in') of EL ('the Spanish') in SAVOY ('a fancy hotel', particularly the one 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: They say you ultimately finish in incontinence pad, being miserable (7)","output":"### Answer: UNHAPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: miserable\nA charade of U ('they say you') plus NHAPPY, an envelope ('in') of H ('ultimately finis**H**') in NAPPY ('incontinence pad'). I will not touch the surface with a bargepole."}
{"instruction":"You 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 point about sci-fi is not to start getting cross (8)","output":"### Answer: CRUCIFIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: cross\nAn envelope ('about') of '[s]ci-fi' minus its first letter ('is not to start')) in CRUX ('key 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: Greek having drunk nectar goes into mysterious trance (6)","output":"### Answer: CRETAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek\nTwo wordplays: an anagram ('drunk') of 'nectar', and another anagram ('mysterious') of 'trance'. As nectar was the drink of the gods in Greek mythology, the clue has an outstanding 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: Gushing in 5 about nice top footwear (10,4)","output":"### Answer: WELLINGTON BOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: footwear\nA charade of WELLING ('gushing') plus TONBOOT, an envelope ('about') of N ('**N**ice top') in TO BOOT ('in 5' i.e 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: Couple's seeking to provide accommodation for tenant (6)","output":"### Answer: LESSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tenant\nA hidden answer ('to provide accommodation for') in 'coup**LE'S SEE**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: Name the early Muslim leaders interrupting Christian child out of familiarity (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: child out of familiarity\nHere is a turn-up for the books: the wordplay is clear \u2013 an envelope ('interrupting') of NTEM ('**N**ame **T**he **E**arly **M**uslim leaders') in COPT ('Christian') \u2013 but the difficulty is the definition. It is a reference to the saw \"familiarity breeds 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: Womaniser, as no other, is into sparkling wine (8)","output":"### Answer: CASANOVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Womaniser\nAn envelope ('is into') of ~~SANA~~ SANO, an anagram ('other') of 'as no' in CAVA (Spanish 'sparkling 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: Gobsmacked when port's said to be lacking fruit (4,10)","output":"### Answer: LEFT SPEECHLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gobsmacked\nA charade of LEFT'S ('port's') plus PEECHLESS, sounding like ('said to be') PEACHLESS ('lacking 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: Yelped, getting wound up and most indignant (6,8)","output":"### Answer: DEEPLY OFFENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: most indignant\nA partial wordplay-in-the-answer: an anagram (OFF) of DEEPLY is 'yelped'; plus ENDED ('wound 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: Frightened by gangster with gun (7)","output":"### Answer: ALARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frightened\nA charade of AL (Capone, 'gangster') plus ARMED ('with 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: Extra problem with drugs, when losing heart (8)","output":"### Answer: ADDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\nA subtraction: ADDI[c]TION ('problem with drugs') minus its middle letter ('when 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: Bully gets personal after I'd left (10)","output":"### Answer: INTIMIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bully\nTake 'I'd' from INTIM[id]ATE, and you get INTIMATE ('personal'). It is backwards from the usual clue construction, but that is what this 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: 23 24 across in a good way, that is (6)","output":"### Answer: WELLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 23 2\nA charade of WELL ('in a good way') plus IE ('that is'), for a common abbreviation for 23,24A WELLINGTON 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: Really thick to make poor start on simple acquisition of academic publisher (3-5)","output":"### Answer: PEA-SOUPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Really thick\nAn envelope ('acquisition of') of OUP (Oxford University Press, 'academic publisher') in P ('**P**oor start') plus EASY ('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: Essentially queasy about toxic compound and strange objects (7)","output":"### Answer: EXOTICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: strange objects\nAn envelope ('about') of XOTIC, an anagram ('compound') of 'toxic' in EA ('essentially qu**EA**sy')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Referee nearly dislocated joint (6)","output":"### Answer: REEFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: joint\nAn anagram ('dislocated') of 'refere[e]' 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: Stick around at home for the dog (6)","output":"### Answer: CANINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the dog\nAn envelope ('around') of IN ('at home') in CANE ('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: Second charge raised, causing complaint (4)","output":"### Answer: BEEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\nA charade of B ('second' as in Plan B) plus EEF, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of FEE ('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: Have more than old-fashioned dress? (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTNUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have more than\nA charade of OUT ('old-fashioned') plus NUMBER ('dress' \"She was wearing this sexy 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: Love role in moving pictures? (2,3)","output":"### Answer: OP ART \n ### Explanation: Definition: moving pictures?\nA charade of O ('love') plus PART ('role'); the pictures are only apparently moving."}
{"instruction":"You 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, bid's rejected \u2014 is estate agent told? (7)","output":"### Answer: BRIEFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: told\nA charade of BRIE ('initially, **B**ids **R**ejected **I**s **E**state') plus FED (Federal '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: See: doctor to nurse is sweet (7)","output":"### Answer: MELODIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nAn envelope ('to nurse') of LO ('see') in MEDIC ('doctor'). The word order is tortuous, but I think, 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: Spread out cycling? Absolutely not (4)","output":"### Answer: NOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely not\nOPEN ('spread out') 'cycling' the N 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: Dog chew girl's thrown to save ball (5,5)","output":"### Answer: WELSH CORGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nAn envelope ('to save') of O ('ball') in WELSHCRGI, an anagram ('thrown') of 'chew 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: Curse as no room squeezing into big top? (7)","output":"### Answer: TORMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse\nAn envelope ('squeezing into') of O (zero, 'no') RM ('room') in TENT ('big 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: Secretly listening to Prince during recording (7)","output":"### Answer: TAPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secretly listening to\nAn envelope ('during') of P ('Prince') in TAPING ('recording')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hen to flash bust (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE BLINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: bust\nA charade of ON THE, an anagram ('drunk') of 'hen to'; plus BLINK ('flash')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 American's one nicking intro from Chuck Berry (4)","output":"### Answer: ACAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Berry\nAn envelope ('nicking') of C ('intro from **C**huck') in A ('ace') plus A ('American') plus I ('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: Red felt tip's missing top, finally running out (7)","output":"### Answer: LEFTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\nAn anagram ('running out') of 'felt ti[p]s' minus the P ('missing to**P** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 have ambition is a self-inflicted disadvantage (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OWN GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a self-inflicted disadvantage\nA charade of OWN ('to have') plus GOAL ('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: Cold? Warmth in small bulb (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: small bulb\nA charade of C ('cold') plus LOVE ('warmth')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 character that's written for star (3,6)","output":"### Answer: FAN LETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's written for star\nA charade of FAN ('cool') plus LETTER ('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: Means to open case to nick Colombian criminal (11,4)","output":"### Answer: COMBINATION LOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Means to open case\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'to nick Colombian'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thong for a revealing entertainer (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: revealing entertainer\nA charade of STRIP ('thong') plus PER ('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: Poor father's opening junk mail (4)","output":"### Answer: BUMF \n ### Explanation: Definition: junk mail\nA charade of BUM ('poor') plus F ('**F**ather\"s 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: Disciplined old criminal to stop breaking in (8)","output":"### Answer: OBEDIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disciplined\nAn envelope ('breaking in') of DIE ('stop') in O ('old') plus BENT ('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: Boxes in deserted farmhouse containing stuff to go to Sweden (6)","output":"### Answer: FRAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxes in\nA charade of FRAME. an envelope ('containing') of RAM ('stuff') in FE ('deserted **F**armhous**E**') plus ('to go to') S ('Sweden', IVR)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cover and old sheet (8)","output":"### Answer: FOOLSCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: old sheet\nA charade of FOOLS ('takes in') plus CAP ('cover'), for a size of 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: Left one building up steps (6)","output":"### Answer: LADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: steps\nA charade of L ('left') plus ADDER ('one building 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: Presents left in sock: girl's excited (8,7)","output":"### Answer: STOCKING FILLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Present\nAn anagram ('excited') of 'left in sock girls', with an extended 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: Sailor forgetting pop on ship: might one go on the lash? (8)","output":"### Answer: EYELINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: might one go on the las\nA charade of [pop]EYE ('the 'sailor' man') minus ('forgetting') 'pop' plus LINER ('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: Dancing and moving behind beat (8)","output":"### Answer: TANGOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dancing\nA charade of TAN ('beat') plus GOING ('moving')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 coat he is perverted and immature (8)","output":"### Answer: INCHOATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: immature\nA charade of IN ('wearing') plus CHOATE, an anagram ('is perverted') of 'coat 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: Plastic felt over bottom of pan (6)","output":"### Answer: TEFLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plasti\nA charade of TEFL, an anagram ('plastic') of 'felt' plus O ('over') plus N ('bottom of pa**N**'), with an &lit 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: Trump excuse (3,3)","output":"### Answer: LET OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trump\nDouble definition, both verbs, the first to fart."}
{"instruction":"You 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 date on evening to turn up (4)","output":"### Answer: NEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Want\nA reversal ('to turn up' in a down light) of D ('date') plus E'EN (poetic '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: Shoot up, ingesting drink and drug before adult show (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SOAP OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nA charade of SOAPOPER, an envelope ('ingesting') of POP ('drink') plus E (crossword's 'drug' of choice) in SOAR ('shoot up', with the drink and drugs only in the surface); plus ('before') A ('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: Suffering composer lowering his final note (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suffering\nGRIEG (Edvard, 'composer') with the ending G changed to F ('lowering his final 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: Try everything Steve Bell's done, including old works (2,4,5,4)","output":"### Answer: DO ONES LEVEL BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try everything\nAn anagram ('works') of 'Steve Bells done' plus ('including') O ('old'). Steve Bell is a political cartoonist for 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: Explorer's vacant homeland in poetry (4)","output":"### Answer: ERIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: land in poetry\nA charade of ER ('**E**xplore**R**'s vacant') plus IN ('home' \u2013 lift and 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: Hanging here, a pair of females dress down to go outside (8)","output":"### Answer: SCAFFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hanging here\nAn envelope ('to go outside') of 'a' plus FF ('pair of females') in SCOLD ('dress 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: Fix hose by grass (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TIGHT SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fix\nA charade of TIGHTS ('hose') plus POT ('grass', 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: Can \u2014 it reportedly contains salt (5)","output":"### Answer: NITRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: salt\nA hidden answer ('contains') in 'ca**N IT RE**portedly', for the nitric salt of 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: He's gloomy about Englishman returning (5)","output":"### Answer: MOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's gloomy\nA reversal ('returning') of RE ('about') plus POM ('Englishman' to an Australian or New Zealander)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fibs about figure's special element of pride (9)","output":"### Answer: LIONESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: element of pride\nAn envelope ('about') of ONE'S ('figure's') plus S ('special') in LIES ('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: Fish by Scottish island, one with many tongues? (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGUIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with many tongues\nA charade of LING ('fish') plus UIST ('Scottish island' in the Outer Hebrides)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stick or doorpost (4)","output":"### Answer: JAMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: doorpost\nSounds like ('picked up') JAM ('stick', 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: Serviceman spied jumping up and down regularly (5,10)","output":"### Answer: MANIC DEPRESSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: up and down regularly\nAn anagram ('jumping') of 'serviceman spied'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Belgians live here, not an idiot (5)","output":"### Answer: TWERP \n ### Explanation: Definition: idiot\n[An]TWERP ('Belgians live here') minus AN ('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: Best to return bonus put in pocket (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP DRAWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best\nA reversal ('to return') of REWARD ('bonus') plus POT ('put in pocket', billiards 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: Creep in small lounge (5)","output":"### Answer: SIDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creep\nA charade of S ('small') plus IDLE ('lounge', 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: Very fond of a social call (7)","output":"### Answer: ADORING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very fond of\nA charade of 'a' plus DO ('social', rather than the usual \"party\") plus RING ('call' by 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: Frank's refusal to bring down leader (4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frank\nNOPE ('refusal') with the initial N moved to the end ('to bring down leader' in a down 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: Spanish translations of 'the girl' (4)","output":"### Answer: ELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\nThe definite article 'the' in 'Spanish translation' becomes EL, masculine and LA, feminine."}
{"instruction":"You 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 calling for support (10)","output":"### Answer: ADVOCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\nA charade of AD (advertisement, 'bill') plus VOCATION ('calling'). Very 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: Spy picture's red frames getting on fine (10)","output":"### Answer: GOLDFINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spy picture\nAn envelope ('frames') of OLD ('getting on') plus F ('fine') in GINGER ('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: One snake seized by bats etc in vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: ICEBOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel\nA charade of I ('one') plus CEBOAT, an envelope ('seized by') of BOA ('snake') in CET, an anagram ('bats') of '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: Decay in iron I cut from neat arrangement (9)","output":"### Answer: FETIDNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decay\nA charade of FE (chemical symbol, 'iron') plus TID[i]NESS ('neat arrangement' \u2013 'arrangement' here not calling for an anagram) minus an I ('I cut 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: Incite about game on computer and parting drink (7,3)","output":"### Answer: STIRRUP CUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: parting drink\nAn envelope ('about') of RU (Rugby Union, 'game') plus PC (personal 'computer') in STIR UP ('incite')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nothing colourless, bouquet's full of colour (10)","output":"### Answer: OPALESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: full of colour\nA charade of O ('nothing') plus PALE ('colourless') plus SCENT ('bouquet')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tile 1mm \u2014 it fixed window (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TIME LIMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fixed window\nAn anagram ('moved') of 'tile 1mm it', with the '1' giving the letter 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: Making up for wrong article, change pens (7)","output":"### Answer: PENANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Making up for wrong\nAn envelope ('pens') of AN (indefinite 'article') in PENCE (loose '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: A spectacle that is captured by rolling waves? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SEA VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: A spectacle\nAn envelope ('captured by') of IE ('that is') in SEAVW, an anagram ('rolling') of 'waves', with a extended 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: Dim leader of Britain, a tragic figure (5)","output":"### Answer: BLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dim\nA charade of B ('leader of **B**ritain') plus LEAR (King, 'a tragic 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: What to do to present western music style (4)","output":"### Answer: WRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: What to do to present\nA charade of W ('western') plus RAP ('music 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: One with habit that's a bit flipping presumptuous (4)","output":"### Answer: USER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with habit\nA hidden ('a bit') reversed ('flipping') answer in 'p**RESU**mptuous'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 having a six-pack and losing it (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BEER GUT \n ### Explanation: Result of having a six-pack and losing it (4,3)\nA cryptic definition; kind of, with a play on 'six-pack' either as abdominal muscles or containers of beer. My first entry, and I was rather surprised that it turned out to be 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: Paul & Co's irregular verbs? (7)","output":"### Answer: COPULAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: v\nAn anagram ('irregular') of 'Paul' plus 'Co's'. Copulas are verbs like \"be\" which link subject to complement."}
{"instruction":"You 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-plated cube is so long (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: so long\nAn envelope (-\"plated') of DIE ('cube') in AU (chemical symbol, '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: Most recent concoction after fruit crush (9)","output":"### Answer: LIMERENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: crush\nA charade of LIME ('fruit') plus RENCE, an anagram ('concoction') of 'recen[t]' minus its last letter ('most'). A new word for me (and not in Chambers) for an infatuation, as required for 14A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Worshippers' bathing ritual starts with immersion in cleanest fluid (10)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worshippers\nAn envelope ('with immersion in') of BR ('**B**athing **R**itual starts') in CELEANTS, an anagram ('fluid') of 'cleanest'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 good dog in spring, I daren't go barking (4-7)","output":"### Answer: WELL-TRAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a good dog\nA charade of WELL ('spring') plus TRAINED, an anagram ('go barking') of 'I daren'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: How to fry tuna? Add endless oil and stir for 10 (11)","output":"### Answer: INFATUATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\nA charade of IN FAT ('how to fry') plus UATION, an anagram ('stir') of 'tuna' plus OI ('endless **OI**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: Are all Getty items to be moved into an alternative suitable location? (4,7)","output":"### Answer: TATE GALLERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: alternative suitable location?\nAn anagram ('items to be moved') of 'are all Getty'. The mischievously amusing suggestion that the art be moved from Los Angeles to the UK is excuse enough for the presence of 'items' 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: Short distance from born-again Christian (4)","output":"### Answer: INCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short distance\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'born-aga**IN CH**ristian'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Federer might earn after tax and expenses (3,7)","output":"### Answer: NET PROFITS \n ### Explanation: What Federer might earn after tax and expenses (3,7)\nCryptic 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: Battle nerve is to bandage cut in retreat (9)","output":"### Answer: GALLIPOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle\nAn envelope ('to bandage') of POL, a reversal ('in retreat') of LOP ('cut') in GALL ('nerve') plus II ('Is', as a jocular plural of i). As the invasion of Gallipoli in the First World War led to eight months of fighting, it is more often called a campaign, rather than a 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: Country hotel takes precedence (5)","output":"### Answer: INDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA reference to the radio code alphabet, in which Hotel is followed by 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: Unexpected departures artlessly scanned (7)","output":"### Answer: PERUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: scanned\nAn anagram ('unexpected') of 'dep[art]ures' minus ART ('artlessly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pale when division changes sides (6)","output":"### Answer: BLANCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn pale\nBRANCH ('division') with the R replaced by L ('changes sides', right to 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: Hendrix belief oddly not palatable (6)","output":"### Answer: EDIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: palatable\nEven letters ('oddly not') of 'h**E**n**D**r**I**x **B**e**L**i**E**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: Murmurs of discontent as empty garages get filled with booze and jewellery (10)","output":"### Answer: GRUMBLINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Murmurs of discontent\nAn envelope ('get filled with') of RUM ('booze') plus BLING ('jewellery') in GS ('empty **G**arage**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: Archer has fooled assembly with a lie (4,1,9)","output":"### Answer: TELL A FALSEHOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: lie\nA charade of TELL (William, 'archer') plus A FALSEHOOD, an anagram ('assembly') of 'has fooled' 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: Stop skirting the issue of top ethnic Me Too movement (4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: COME TO THE POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop skirting the issue\nAn anagram ('movement') of 'top ethnic Me 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: 15s food (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PORK PIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 15s\nDouble definition, the first being rhyming slang for 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: Be a remainer? That's pants (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pants\nA charade of LINGER ('be a remainer') plus IE ('that's'). An unannounced indication by 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: Yell, perhaps, or be quiet, sweetest heart: if air is air and sea is sea \u2026 (8,6)","output":"### Answer: SHETLAND ISLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ye\nA charade of SH ('be quiet') plus ET ('swe**ET**est heart') lus LAND IS LAND (referenced jocularly to follow 'if air is air and sea is sea \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: Exposed tax-averse rider (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LADY GODIVA \n ### Explanation: Exposed tax-averse rider (4,6)\nCryptic 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: Hang for having shotgun in part of Las Vegas (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STRING UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hang\nAn envelope ('in') of NGU, an anagram ('shot'-) of -'gun' in STRIP ('part of Las Vegas')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 finding swab originally left inside heart (8)","output":"### Answer: STICKLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfectionist\nA charade of S ('**S**wab originally') plus TICKLER, an envelope ('inside') of L ('left') in TICKER ('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: Inside job I'd denied, as ordered (6)","output":"### Answer: BIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ordered\nA hidden answer ('inside') in 'jo**B I'D DEN**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: Hector can't change into outerwear (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TRENCH COAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: outerwear\nAn anagram ('change into') of 'Hector can'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: Equivalent to 'rings'? Largely! (4)","output":"### Answer: TORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Equivalent to 'ring\nA hidden answer ('largely') in '**TO RI**ngs', with an extended 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: Worrying down pork pies before an all-night feast (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LYING AWAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worrying\nA charade of LYING ('down pork pies'? Apart from the grammatical disparity, I would not have said that lies are downed \u2013 more like brought up) plus A WAKE ('an all-night feast' Perhaps originally \u2013 and etymologically \u2013 an all~~-light~~-night 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: Sinfully help gambler regularly getting tense (4)","output":"### Answer: ABET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sinfully help\nA charade of ABE ('g**A**m**B**l**E**r regularly') plus T ('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: Notice glow or blast in industrial facility (7,5)","output":"### Answer: COOLING TOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: industrial facility\nAn anagram ('blast'; a questionable anagrind, at least for preceding fodder) of 'notice glow 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: This iconic movie embraces chronologically oriented paradoxes, initially! (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TIME COP \n ### Explanation: This iconic movie embraces chronologically oriented paradoxes, initially! (4,3)\nFirst letters ('initially') of '**T**his **I**conic **M**ovie **E**mbraces **C**hronologically **O**riented **P**aradoxes'. I had not come across this film (with title Timecop, treated as one word) before, so that, for me at least, the 'iconic' in the clue detracts from its &lit 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: A cuddle? Flipping Everyman wants two! (7)","output":"### Answer: EMBRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A cuddle\nA charade of EM, a reversal ('flipping') of ME ('Everyman', as the setter of this crossword) plus BRACE ('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: Capital cartel cannot pay regularly (7)","output":"### Answer: ATLANTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'c**A**r**T**e**L** c**A**n**N**o**T** p**A**y', for the capital city of the State of Georgia, 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: Confused peer: 'Ten \u2026 twelve \u2026 or less' (7)","output":"### Answer: PRETEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: twelve \u2026 or less\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'peer 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: What resident does when doctor has expressions of pain and uncertainty, seeing guts (7,5)","output":"### Answer: STAYING POWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: guts\nA charade of STAY IN ('what resident does' \u2013 I am not convinced by IN) plus GP (General Practitioner, 'doctor') plus OW ER ('expressions of pain and uncertainty' 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: Painted a picture, retrospective displays a tablet (4)","output":"### Answer: IPAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tablet\nA hidden ('displays') reversed ('retrospective') answer in 'painte**D** **A PI**cture'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 art involved this? (10)","output":"### Answer: MARIONETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\nAn anagram ('involved') of 'one-time art', with a rather strained extended 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: That woman would get rid of Slough (4)","output":"### Answer: SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: That woman would\nTriple definition, if you regard the first as having an apostrophe, SHE'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: Sorting out arranger for musician (5,5)","output":"### Answer: RINGO STARR \n ### Explanation: Definition: musician\nA charade of RINGOST, an anagram ('out') of 'sorting'; plus ARR ('arranger')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's end read aloud (4)","output":"### Answer: TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Story\nSounds like ('read aloud') TAIL ('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: Drug dispenser using ingredients in decigrammes (1-3)","output":"### Answer: E-CIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug dispenser\nA hidden answer ('ingredients in') in 'd**ECIG**rammes'. The 'drug' for once is not E, but most likely nicotine."}
{"instruction":"You 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 know iodine component has no odour at first (11)","output":"### Answer: COGNOSCENTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those who know\nA charade of COG ('component') plus 'no' plus SCENT ('odour') plus I (chemical symbol, 'iodine'); 'at first' gives the order of the 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: Primrose causes dismay with impertinence (7)","output":"### Answer: COWSLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Primrose\nA charade of COWS ('causes dismay'? Not very close, I think) plus LIP ('impertinence'). *Primula veris*, in addition to being in the primrose family, is sometimes known as the cowslip primrose."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unmask ancestor a little suspiciously (7)","output":"### Answer: ASKANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suspiciously\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'unm**ASK ANCE**stor'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 steer, confused bloke was finding water (2-3,5)","output":"### Answer: OX-BOW LAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: water\nA charade of OX ('a steer') plus BOWLAKES, an anagram ('confused') of 'bloke was'. Even though 'water' can be an unmeasured item, I do not think it sits happily with the plural LAKES."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fury about time not indicating, initially, breaches in continuity (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERREGNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: breaches in continuity\nA reversal ('rising' in a down light) of ANGER ('fury') plus RE ('about') plus T ('time') plus NI ('**N**ot **I**ndicating, 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: Pill given to Team GB champ for game (5,6)","output":"### Answer: TABLE TENNIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA charade of TABLET ('pill') plus ENNIS (Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, 'Team GB 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: Second crews in second boats (10)","output":"### Answer: STEAMSHIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: boats\nA charade of S ('second', the first) plus TEAMS ('crews') plus HIP ('in') plus S ('second, 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: Combine, in the morning, seaweed and chum (10)","output":"### Answer: AMALGAMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Combine\nA charade of AM (*ante meridiem, *'in the morning' plus ALGA ('seaweed') plus MATE ('chum')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 got one tongue (7)","output":"### Answer: AFGHANI \n ### Explanation: Definition: tongue\nA charade of AFGHAN (in full Afghan hound, 'dog') plus I ('one'). The tongue \u2013 that is, language \u2013 is more commonly known as Pashto."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demonstrating procedure on Bake Off (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demonstrating\nDouble definition, the second being the testing of yeast in bread-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: Mountain of Vietnam (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mountain\nA hidden answer ('of') in 'Vi**ETNA**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: Announced seaside structure for aristocrat (4)","output":"### Answer: PEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: aristocrat\nSounds like ('announced') PIER ('seaside 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: Great faculty management (11)","output":"### Answer: SUPERVISION \n ### Explanation: Definition: management\nA charade of SUPER ('great') plus VISION ('faculty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with nightcap gives shocking wind (7)","output":"### Answer: TYPHOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: shocking wind\nA charade of TYPHOO (trade name, 'tea') plus N ('**N**ightcap')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 staff having mushroom turnover (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit\nSCEPTRE ('staff') with CEP ('mushroom',* Boletus edulis*) reversed ('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: Loved to play by city racetrack (9)","output":"### Answer: VELODROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: racetrack\nA charade of VELOD, an anagram ('to play') of 'loved'; plus ROME ('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: Circles yacht, front to back (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Circles\nSLOOP ('yacht') with the initial S moved to the end ('front to 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: Attractive handout in part (4)","output":"### Answer: SOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: part\nHANDSOME ('attractive') minus HAND ('handout')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 patron taking exam for believer (10)","output":"### Answer: PROTESTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: believer\nAn envelope ('taking') of TEST ('exam') in PROANT, an anagram ('poor') of 'patron'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sequin soon becoming a must (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: SINE QUA NON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a must\n~~An anagram ('fancy') of 'sequin soon'~~.\u00a0A charade of SINEQU, an anagram ('fancy') of 'sequin'; plus ANON ('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: Thrash in return game (4)","output":"### Answer: FLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thrash\nA reversal ('return') of GOLF ('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: Old jazz uncovered in dad's open space (5)","output":"### Answer: PLAZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: open space\nAn envelope ('in') of LAZ ('o**L**d j**AZ**z uncovered') in PA ('dad')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cafe providing tea, by the sound of it? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TRUCK STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport cafe\nTRUCK'S TOP is T ('tea, by the sound 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: Wildly theorises, but not to successor (7)","output":"### Answer: HEIRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: successor\nAn anagram ('wildly') of '[t]he[o]rises' minus TO ('but not 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: Love is almost dead \u2014 what's left? (7)","output":"### Answer: DEAREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\nA charade of 'dea[d]' minus the last letter ('almost') plus REST ('what's 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: To a degree, Matilda depends on reason to sleep under the stars (3,8)","output":"### Answer: NOT ENTIRELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: To a deg\nA charade of NO TENT ('reason to sleep under the stars') plus I RELY ('Matilda depends')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flexible thought process is adding something (15)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLEMENTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: adding something\nA charade of SUPPLE ('flexible') plus MENTATION ('thought 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: Specialist on Underground, extremely pleased with herself (5)","output":"### Answer: PROUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: pleased with herself\nA charade of PRO ('specialist') plus UD ('**U**ndergroun**D** 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: Lutheran court full of bitterness (7)","output":"### Answer: RANCOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: bitterness\nA hidden answer ('full of') in 'Luthe**RAN COUR**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: What Ofsted does this month is to cover heads of primary English course (7)","output":"### Answer: INSPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Ofsted does\nAn envelope ('is to cover') of PEC ('heads of **P**rimary** E**nglish **C**ourse') in INST ('this month'). inspects schools 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: Boxer's entering the same move\u00adment with lofty aspirations (8)","output":"### Answer: IDEALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: move\u00adment with lofty aspirations\nAn envelope ('entering') of ALI'S ('boxer's') in IDEM ('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: River dweller in countrywide draw (8,7)","output":"### Answer: NATIONAL LOTTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: draw\nAn envelope ('in') of OTTER ('river dweller') in NATIONALLY ('countrywide')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 essence of Mr Jobs is iPhones at last resort (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ST IVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: resort\nSTEVE ('Mr Jobs') with its middle letter ('essence') changed to ('is') I (from 'iPhones') plus S (-'Phone**S** at 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: Across the Channel, I take special exotic trips, primarily with this lot (3,3)","output":"### Answer: JET SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: this lot\nA charade of JE (French; 'across the Channel, I') plus TSET ('**T**ake **S**pecial **E**xotic **T**rips, primarily'), with an extended 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: Start of summer as break is most traditional (8)","output":"### Answer: SQUAREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most traditio\nA charade of S ('start of **S**ummer') plus QUA ('as') plus 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: Drain soup for old poet (6)","output":"### Answer: SAPPHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: old p\nA charade of SAP ('drain') plus PHO (Vietnamese '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: To exclude outsiders from party list, pay any skilled worker (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: skilled worker\nRemoving first and last letters from each word ('to exclude outsiders'): 'p**ART**y l**IS**t p**A**y a**N**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: Made soup with dopehead, that's uplifting God's work (4,3)","output":"### Answer: OPUS DEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: God's work\nA charade of OPUS, an anagram ('made') of 'soup' plus D ('**D**opehead') plus EI, a reversal ('uplifting', in a down light) of IE ('that's'). Like IE (*id est*), OPUS DEI is Latin as given in the clue in translation; further, OPUS DEI is an institution within the Roman Catholic Church which stresses the sanctity of ordinary life, so that the clue can be taken as having an extended 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: Golf locales could be tricky to find? (1,5)","output":"### Answer: G SPOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: could be tricky to find?\nA charade of G ('golf', radio code) plus spots ('locales')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scoundrel reported in place for worship (5)","output":"### Answer: KNAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scoundrel\nSounds like ('reported'). NAVE ('place for worship', for the congregation 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: Atmosphere surrounding son and woman (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman\nAn envelope ('surrounding') of S ('son') in ETHER ('atmosphere'). Many dislike the imprecision of such a definition as 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: Did kiss with lots of activity in bed (7)","output":"### Answer: BRUSHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did kiss\nAn envelope ('in') of RUSH ('lots of activity') 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: Cuckoo with crest? They'll be excited (9)","output":"### Answer: TWITCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They'll be excited\nAn anagram ('cuckoo') of 'with crest'. THe TWITCHERS in question are bird-watchers, particularly those intent on spotting rare species; thus the clue has an extended 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: Wait to get new president (5)","output":"### Answer: BIDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: president\nA charadde of BIDE ('wait') plus N ('new'). As of now, the definition must be extended!."}
{"instruction":"You 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 female reflected: 'Trump essentially a one-time leader' (5)","output":"### Answer: NEHRU \n ### Explanation: Definition: a one-time leader\nA charade of NEHR, a reversal ('reflected') of R ('Republican') plus HEN ('female'); plus U ('tr**U**mp essentially')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from wing with Italian team taking the lead (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERSECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\nA charade of INTER (Milan, 'Italian team', which we had just yesterday) plus SECT ('wing'); taking the lead' gives the order of the 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: Here trade union breaking up conflict (7)","output":"### Answer: AUCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here trade\nAn envelope ('breaking up') of U ('union') in ACTION ('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: Detective with details about ordinary victim (6)","output":"### Answer: PIGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: victim\nA charade of PI (Private Investigator, 'detective') plus GEON, an envelope ('about') of O ('ordinary') in GEN ('details'); a PIGEON is the 'victim' of 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: Concerning this love, female after present (6)","output":"### Answer: HEREOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concerning this\nA charade of HERE ('present') plus O ('love', tennis) plus F ('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: Pubs struggling over complete mess (5-2)","output":"### Answer: BALLS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: mess\nAn envelope ('over') of ALL ('complete') in BSUP, an anagram ('struggling') of 'pubs'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is erotic type (9)","output":"### Answer: BLUEPRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model\nA charade of BLUE ('erotic') plus PRINT ('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: Green on back of course to turn outwards (5)","output":"### Answer: EVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: turn outwards\nA charade of E ('back of cours**E**'). plus VERT (French and heraldic, '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: Loads of room in a short top (5)","output":"### Answer: ACRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Load\nA charade of 'a' plus CRES[t] ('top') minus the 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: Clean ladies mostly tackling pores (9)","output":"### Answer: WHOLESOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clean\nAn envelope ('tackling') of HOLES ('pores') in WOME[n] ('ladies') minus the 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: Old tree, leafy on both sides (7)","output":"### Answer: ELDERLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\nA charade of ELDER ('tree') plus LY ('**L**eaf**Y** on both 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 completely nude \u2014 centrefold's wearing clothes! (6)","output":"### Answer: DECENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wearing clothes!\nA hidden answer ('not completely') in 'nu**DE CENT**refold'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by crashing into sea (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\nAn anagram ('crashing') of 'into 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: Model's tall, showing bit of leg (5)","output":"### Answer: THIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit of leg\nA charade of T (Ford 'model') plus HIGH ('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: Private lives: topless sex club's regulars drunk (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCLUSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Private\nAn anagram ('drunk') of 'lives' plus '[s]ex' minus its first letter ('topless') plus CU ('**C**l**U**b's regulars')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bowled with field around me: one that's driven is caught here? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BUS STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: one that's driven is caught here?\nAn envelope ('around') of US (colloquially, 'me') in B ('bowled') plus STOP ('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: One pub that's free (5)","output":"### Answer: UNBAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\nA charade of UN (dialect, 'one') plus 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: They might run around a lawn with rackets? Cash ultimately with advantage first (9)","output":"### Answer: HEDGEROWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They might run around a lawn\nA charade of H ('cas**H** ultimately') plus EDGE ('advantage') plus ROWS ('rackets')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mafia boss had to chip in (6)","output":"### Answer: DONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chip in\nA charade of DON ('Mafia boss') plus ATE ('had' \u2013 \"Caesar had some jam 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: Maybe press name central figure (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: central figure\nA charade of MEDIA ('maybe press') plus N ('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 fluctuations of fortune, order to move money on roulette bet? (9)","output":"### Answer: CHEQUERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: With fluctuations of fortune\nA charade of CHEQUE ('order to move money') plus RED ('roulette 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: Billed one with German antique clock (9)","output":"### Answer: GOLDENEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Billed one\nA charade of G ('German') plus OLDEN ('antique') plus EYE ('clock' in the sense of see), for a duck (with 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: Blonde to approach best place for swingers? (7)","output":"### Answer: FAIRWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: best place for swingers\nA charade of FAIR ('blonde') plus WAY ('approach'); the 'swingers' are swinging golf 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: Horn working for racing driver (6)","output":"### Answer: BUTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: racing driver\nA charade of BUTT ('horn', verb, to hit with the head) plus ON ('working'), for the British racing driver Jenson Alexander Lyons 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: Lace set in short knickers, like one hanging in there (7)","output":"### Answer: PATIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: like one hanging in there\nAN envelope ('set in') of TIE ('lace', verb, of shoes, say) in PANT[s] or PANT[ies] ('knickers') minus one \u2013 or more \u2013 final 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: Remove organ from dead sailor first (6)","output":"### Answer: ABLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remov\nA charade of AB (able-bodied 'sailor') plus LATE ('dead'). I knew ABLATE in the sense of wear down, but it can also mean to remove an organ 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: Model in advert having no time (5)","output":"### Answer: POSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model\nA subtraction: POS[t]ER ('advert') minus the T ('having no 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: Woman who sinned spread over magazine to excite (5)","output":"### Answer: EVOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: excite\nAn envelope ('spread over') of OK (with an exclamation mark, 'magazine') in EVE ('woman who 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: One manipulates very big writer back at hotel (9)","output":"### Answer: OSTEOPATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: One manipulates\nA charade of OS ('very big') plus TEOP, a reversal ('back') of POET ('writer') plus 'at' plus H ('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: This writer's mellow still (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\nA charade of I'M ('this writer's') plus AGE ('mellow', as a verb); the definition is a photograph."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shoe is too tight to accommodate foot (7)","output":"### Answer: TOOTSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: foot\nA hidden ('to accommodate') reversed ('revolutionary') answer in 'sho**E IS TOO T**ight'. I would have defined TOOTSIE as a toe, but Chambers gives 'foot' also \u2013 and suggests the derivation as a childish version of the word 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: Choose independent state helping pupils work? (7)","output":"### Answer: OPTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: helping pupils work?\nA charade of OPT ('choose') plus I ('independent') plus CAL (California, '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: Train monkey abandoned by staff (5)","output":"### Answer: DRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Train\nA subtraction: [man]DRILL (African 'monkey') minus ('abandoned by') MAN ('staff', 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: The dos and don'ts of cloning new bitches, about ten? (9)","output":"### Answer: BIOETHICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The dos and don'ts of cloning\nAn envelope ('about') of IO ('ten') n BETHICS, an anagram ('new') of 'bitches'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 invaders who libelled Scot after Reformation (5,5,5)","output":"### Answer: WHITE BLOOD CELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They fight invaders\nAn anagram ('after reformation') of 'who libelled scot'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Mediterranean city corporation (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPARE TYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: corporation\nA charade of SPARE ('duplicate') plus TYRE ('Mediterranean city'), for a generous 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: Not all of these guests proceed without a break (5)","output":"### Answer: SEGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: proceed without a break\nA hidden answer ('not all of') in 'the**SE GUE**sts'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 left snake trapped? It's fair game (7)","output":"### Answer: TOMBOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fair game\nA charade of TOM (male 'cat') plus BOLA, an envelope ('trapped') of L ('left') in BOA ('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: Defenceless Unionist called about Republican (7)","output":"### Answer: UNARMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defenceless\nAn envelope ('about') of R (\"Republican') in U ('Unionist') plus NAMED ('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: Bottle first of port during function (5)","output":"### Answer: SPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bottle\nAn envelope ('during') of P ('first of **P**ort') in SINE (mathematical 'function'), for 'bottle' in the sense of 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: Jailer's means of access to fast food? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: CAN-OPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jailer\nDouble definition; a play on CAN as 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: Engineer shouts about broken range (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SOUTH DOWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nAn envelope ('about') of DOWN ('broken') in SOUTHS, an aangram ('engineer') of '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: Chop up, stir and boil fruits of hops (8)","output":"### Answer: STROBILI \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruits of hops\nAn anagram ('chop up') of 'stir' plus 'boil'. A strobilus is a seed cone of some plants, such as pines, but in the case of the hop, it is not woody. Of course, 'fruits of hops' (plural of the plant hop) are called hops. As various other plants produce strobili, this clue has an unannounced indication by example (although the term cone is sometimes reserved for the woody ones, and hops are surely the best known of the remainder)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 matter of dubious value is not raised online (6)","output":"### Answer: TONSIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Personal matter of dubious value\nA charade of TONSI, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of 'is not' plus ('on'-) L (-'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: Meet following first-class service (4)","output":"### Answer: FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meet\nA charade of F ('following') plus ACE (tennis, 'first class 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: Handed down item old medics wrapped in shiny stuff (10)","output":"### Answer: CHROMOSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handed down item\nAn envelope ('wrapped in') of O ('old') plus MOS ('medics') in CHROME ('shine 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: Parliament to mention rises based on consumption (8)","output":"### Answer: DIETETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: based on consumption\nA charade of DIET ('Parliament' as in the Diet of Worms) plus ETIC, a reversal ('rises') of CITE ('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: Start to train first person in Berlin in excellent exercises (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TAI CHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: exercises\nA charade of T ('start to **T**rain') plus AICHI, an envelope ('the second 'in') of ICH (German I, 'first person in Berlin') in AI (that is, A1, '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: The Spanish ambassador heads list (4)","output":"### Answer: HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: list\nA charade of HE (His or Her Excellency, 'ambassador') plus EL ('the Spanish'), with 'heads' giving the order of the 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: Seductive performance led by clean comic (5-5)","output":"### Answer: BELLY-DANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seductive performance\nAn anagram ('comic') of 'led by 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: They hold up supper regularly during breaks (10)","output":"### Answer: SUSPENDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They hold up\nAn envelope ('during') of SPE ('**S**u**P**p**E**r regularly') in SUNDERS ('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: Spain agreed to host entire broadcast for private viewers (8)","output":"### Answer: EYEHOLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: private viewers\nAn envelope ('to host') of HOLE, sounding like ('broadcast') WHOLE ('entire') in E ('Spain' IVR) plus YES ('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: Joint holder's fast time running round a school (8)","output":"### Answer: LIGAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint holder\nAn envelope ('running round') of I ('a') plus GAM ('school' of whales) in LENT ('fast 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: Hairy place where weapons may be hidden? (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hairy place\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Carolina mounts western trophies (6)","output":"### Answer: SCALPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: western trophies\nA charade of SC ('South Carolina') plus ALPS ('mounts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 canine, last of eight by Welsh river (4)","output":"### Answer: TUSK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big canine\nA charade of T ('last of eigh**T**') plus USK ('Welsh river'); 'canine' as a 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: Stubbs preserved large bone from horse's leg (4)","output":"### Answer: ULNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone from horse's leg\nAn envelope ('preserved') of L ('large') in UNA ('Stubbs', actress \u2013 Mrs. Hudson in *Sherlock*). The bone is not only in horses, but the reference is intended to mislead the unwary into thinking of George Stubbs, noted for his paintings of 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: Champions can win without a back (9)","output":"### Answer: LIVERPOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champions\nA reversal ('back') of LOO ('can', toilet) plus PREV[a]IL ('win') minus the A ('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: Inspiration for writing part of plot, a reprobate in hindsight (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspiration for writing\nA hidden ('part of') reversed ('in hindsight') answer in 'pl**OT A RE**probate', for the muse of 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: Post over on one side (7)","output":"### Answer: UPRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Post\nA charade of UP ('over') plus RIGHT ('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: Champions from west side of capital cutting ace, surprisingly (7)","output":"### Answer: CHELSEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champions\nAn envelope ('cutting') of HELS[inki] ('capital', not otherwise relevant), left half only ('west side') in CEA, an anagram ('surprisingly') of '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: Jerk refused, too confident (4-6)","output":"### Answer: SURE-FOOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: confident\nAn anagram ('jerk') of 'refused 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: Apple ending in mud behind second player? (7)","output":"### Answer: COSTARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Apple\nA charade of CO-STAR ('second player?') plus D ('ending in mu**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: Wrap sticker and ring around it (7)","output":"### Answer: BURRITO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrap\nAn envelope ('around') of 'it' in BURR ('sticker', a plant seed with hooks that attaches itself to clothing or hair) plus O ('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: Work and work to guard against endless excess (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERSUPPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: excess\nAn envelope ('to guard') of VERSU[s] ('against') minus its last letter ('endless') in OP PLY ('work and 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: Old Hindu in a jiffy? (4)","output":"### Answer: JAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Hindu\nOuch! The wordplay is an anagram (-'iffy') of 'in a j'-, with a (well-justified) question mark. But then Hinduism and Jainism, although both primarily Indian, are distinct religions, and I do not think the question mark covers that. There is the possible get-out that 'old Hindu' refers to the archaic meaning of any inhabitant 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: Classic saint securing soldier with longer pins (7)","output":"### Answer: LEGGIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: with longer pins\nAn envelope ('securing') of GI ('soldier') in LEGER (St Leger Stakes, horse race, 'classic saint')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Champions rise up, status inspiring hero after header from defender (3,4,8)","output":"### Answer: RED STAR BELGRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champions\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of D ('header from **D**efender') plus STAR ('hero' of a film, say) in REBEL ('rise up') plus GRADE ('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: Birth needing attention then after labour, primarily (5)","output":"### Answer: NATAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birth\nPaul as Everyman? First letters ('primarily') of '**N**eeding **A**ttention **T**hen **A**fter **L**abour'. 'Birth' 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: Cryptically create from document sent to vendor (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ORDER FORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: document sent to vendo\nWordplay in the answer: an anagram (ORDER) of FORM is '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: Home of the silly brash parasite in family, daughter (5-6-4)","output":"### Answer: CLOUD-CUCKOO-LAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Home of the silly\nAn envelope ('in') of LOUD ('brash') plus CUCKOO ('parasite') in CLAN ('family') plus 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: Garment a minister pulled up in open-topped car (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\nAn envelope ('in') of VERA, a reversal ('pulled up' in a down light) of 'a' plus REV ('minister'), in [r]OLLS ('car') minus its first letter ('open-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: Every other bit extracted, darker gas remains (5)","output":"### Answer: DREGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: remains\nAlternate letters ('every other bit extracted') of '**D**a**R**k**E**r **G**a**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: Leader of men stepped up with German champions (8)","output":"### Answer: DORTMUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: champions\nA charade of DORTM, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of M ('leader of **M**en') plus TROD ('stepped'); plus UND ('with German' \u2013 but it needs the replacement of 'with' by AND before translation, unless there is similar usage 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: Champions not needing extra time, man \u2014 game of two halves, perhaps? (6)","output":"### Answer: CLICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game of two halves, perhaps?\nThis one does not have the 'champions' as definition \u2013 indeed, they are thoroughly buried in the wordplay, A charade of C[e]L[t]IC ('champions') minus ('not needing') E ('extra' \u2013 a cricket reference for good measure) and T ('time') plus HE ('man'), with an indication by example ('perhaps') for \"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: Champions stuffed, striker choked up (9)","output":"### Answer: FEYENOORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champions\nAn envelope ('choked') of YENOOR, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of ROONEY (Wayne, 'striker') in FED ('stuffed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 chaining animal, dog (6)","output":"### Answer: BASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\nAn envelope ('chaining') of ASS ('animal') in BET ('risk')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outgoing leader old and new on throne better (6,4,5)","output":"### Answer: DONALD JOHN TRUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outgoing leader\nA charade of DONALD, an anagram ('new') of 'old and' plus JOHN ('throne', toilet) plus TRUMP ('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: Champions behind, tale-teller almost nets (9)","output":"### Answer: MARSEILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Champions\nAn envelope ('nets') of ARSE ('behind') in MILLE[r] ('tale-teller' in *The Canterbury 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: Rest privy to captivating opening scenes (8)","output":"### Answer: INACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rest\nAn envelope ('captivating') of ACT I (i.e. ACT 1, opening scenes') in IN ON ('privy 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: Number serious, though first ignored (6)","output":"### Answer: EIGHTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\nA subtraction: [w]EIGHTY ('serious') minus its first letter ('though first 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: Where one might stop champions, club and everything? (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: PORT OF CALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where \nA charade of PORTO ('champions') plus FC ('club', as we are talking soccer; perhaps the intent is to treat PORTO FC as a unit, but FC should go first) plus ALL ('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: Dress a start in audition? (5)","output":"### Answer: ADORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dress\nSounds like ('in audition') A DAWN ('a 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: Animated, showing nerve, effects reform (12)","output":"### Answer: EFFERVESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animated\nAn anagram ('reform') of 'nerve 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: Dead end: Everyman's old hat (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dead end\nA charade of I'M ('Everyman's') PASS\u00c9 ('old hat'; diacritics are generally 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: Most of the Third Form moving to that place (7)","output":"### Answer: THITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to \nAn anagram ('form' and 'moving'? Perhaps 'moving' as the anagrind, and 'form' just pointing out the anagrist) of 'the thir[d]' minus its last letter ('most 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: Ingredient that can be hot or cold, reportedly (5)","output":"### Answer: CHILI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ingredient that can be hot\nSounds like ('reportedly') CHILLY ('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: Try and obtain leverage with a handle? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: NAME-DROP \n ### Explanation: Try and obtain leverage with a handle? (4-4)\nCryptic definition. I suspect that Everyman used 'try and' rather than the better 'try to' to give the impression that there might be more to the clue than 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: 'Northern Ireland' on agenda after 'Welcome'; in charge you'll find cynic (10)","output":"### Answer: NIHILISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: cynic\nA charade of NI ('Northern Ireland') plus HI ('welcome') plus LIST ('agenda') plus IC ('in charge'). 'Cynic' can be, and, for the definition, must be 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: Such noses? Upturned & blunt, primarily! (4)","output":"### Answer: SNUB \n ### Explanation: Such noses? Upturned & blunt, primarily! (4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**S**uch **N**oses **U**pturned & **B**lunt'. Note the ampersand to blunt the objection that it is not included in the primary 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: Go round and round wasting time in underwear (4)","output":"### Answer: EDDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go round and round\nA subtraction; [t]EDDY ('underwear') minus T ('wasting 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: Those dining out make choice of something to wear, we're told (10)","output":"### Answer: PICNICKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those dining out\nSounds lioke ('we're told') PICK ('make choice of') KNICKERS ('something to 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: Help old boy with computer that's backfired in the country (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMBODIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA reversal ('that's backfired') of AID ('help') plus OB ('old boy') plus MAC ('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: Get rid of Teresa, toppling leader that's lame (5)","output":"### Answer: ERASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\nAn anagram ('that's lame') of '[T]eresa' minus the first letter ('toppling 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: What Duke of York claimed is easy (2,5)","output":"### Answer: NO SWEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Duke of York claimed\nDouble definition; the first coming from the interview given by Prince Andrew in November 2019, in which part of his rebuttal of sexual charges depended on his claim that at the time he was medically unable to 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: Liz eats chocolate biscuit; it's 'to be found within' (7)","output":"### Answer: BETWIXT \n ### Explanation: Definition: within\nAn envelope ('eats') of TWIX (trade name, 'chocolate biscuit' \u2013 a chocolate covered biscuit, more or less) in BET ('Liz' \u2013 both abbreviated versions of Elizabeth). The rest of the clue seems 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: Nuns drinking beer, and drop of cognac that's 'reviving' (12)","output":"### Answer: CONVALESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: reviving\nAn envelope ('drinking') of ALES ('beer' \u2013 a doubtful plural) plus C ('drop of **C**ognac') in CONVENT ('nuns' \u2013 not such a doubtful 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: Opposed to wearing soles, perhaps affectedly dressy (7)","output":"### Answer: FOPPISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: affectedly dressy\nAn envelope ('wearing') of OPP ('opposed to') in FISH ('soles', 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: He's lined pants to provide protection (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSHIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: provide protection\nAn anagram ('pants' \u2013 how did the word get the meaning of rubbish?) of 'he's lined', for an uncommon 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: We will be rising before four for the scenery (4)","output":"### Answer: VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: scenery\nA reversal ('will be rising') of 'we' plus IV (Roman numeral, 'four'). I think it is reasonable to include both particles in the 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: Changing into suits, needing introduction in applying for jobs (10)","output":"### Answer: SITUATIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: jobs\nAn anagram ('changing') of 'into suits' plus A ('introduction in **A**pplying')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 best among pre-Raphaelites (5)","output":"### Answer: ELITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very best\nA hidden answer ('among') in 'pre-Rapha**ELITE**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: Earthen crocks in Persian city (7)","output":"### Answer: TEHERAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Persian city\nAn anagram ('crocks') of 'earthen'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pup intoxicated with beer aroma (12)","output":"### Answer: PREPUBESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immature\nA charade of PREPUBE, an anagram ('intoxicated') of 'pup' plus 'beer'; plus SCENT ('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: Fiery, being of S American lineage (12)","output":"### Answer: INCANDESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fiery\nA charade of INCAN ('S American') plus DESCENT ('lineage') \u2013 as separate words or, if you prefer, as a 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: Wasp: 'I distractedly go around houseplant' (10)","output":"### Answer: ASPIDISTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: houseplant\nA hidden answer ('go around') in 'w**ASP I DISTRA**ctedly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Church upset seeing Celtic half back (8)","output":"### Answer: ECLECTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catholic\nA charade of EC, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of CE ('Church') plus LECTIC, which is 'Celtic' with the first half reversed ('half 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: Dying 'bit' from comedian's a little dry (4-3)","output":"### Answer: DEMI-SEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little dry\nA charade of DEMISE ('dying' as a noun) plus C ('bit from **C**omedian'). Of a wine, DEMI-SEC generally means distinctly 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: Delight as family member runs away (7)","output":"### Answer: ELATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\nA subtraction: [r]ELATION ('family member') minus the R ('runs 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: Louche fauns regularly seen in water (5)","output":"### Answer: OCEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: water\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'l**O**u**C**hE f**A**u**N**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: Clever Biblical character bringing up learner (4)","output":"### Answer: ABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever\nABEL ('Biblical character', son of Adam and Eve, murdered by Cain) with the L moved up one place in the down light ('bringing up 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: Modern, say, incorporating special style (5)","output":"### Answer: TASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\nAn envelope ('incorporating') of S ('special') in TATE ('Modern,say' \u2013 the London Museum of 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: US labour leader, once topless, eating whipped cream when not being filmed (3,6)","output":"### Answer: OFF CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: not being filmed\nAn envelope ('eating') of CAMER, an anagram ('whipped') of 'cream' in [h]OFFA ('US labour leader, once' \u2013 known for his disappearance and presumed assassination) minus the first 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: Calls about oven get severe rebukes (9)","output":"### Answer: ROASTINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: severe rebukes\nAn envelope ('about') of OAST ('oven') in RINGS ('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: Homer's expression involves prelude to Ulysses, good and ready (5)","output":"### Answer: DOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: ready\nAn envelope ('involves') of U ('prelude to **U**lysses') plus G ('good') in DOH ('Homer's expression' \u2013 Homer Simpson, 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: Bishop attacked? That's twisted (7)","output":"### Answer: BRAIDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: twisted\nA charade of B ('bishop', chess) plus RAIDED ('attacked')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 kidnapped by workers in bad moods (7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad moods\nAn envelope ('kidnapped by') of ER ('Queen') in TEMPS (temporary '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: Head to the end of 7 levels (5)","output":"### Answer: EVENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: levels\nSEVEN ('7') with the first letter moved to the end ('head 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: Criticise God (3)","output":"### Answer: PAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticise\nDouble 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: How to go from 0 to 1 or 20? (5)","output":"### Answer: SCORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: How to go from 0 to 1\nDouble 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: Leaves sections without model soldiers (7)","output":"### Answer: DEPARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaves\nA subtraction: DEPAR[t][men]TS ('sections') minus ('without') T ('model') MEN ('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: Man hides weapon in clothing (7)","output":"### Answer: GARMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothing\nAn envelope ('hides') of ARM ('weapon') in GENT ('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: British Rail now ruined by ex-PM (5)","output":"### Answer: BROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ex-PM\nA charade of BR ('British Rail') plus OWN, an anagram ('ruined') of '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: Unfolded drapes, cryptically (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSPREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfolded\nWordplay in the answer: An anagram (OUT) of SPREAD is 'drapes'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ideas man lambasted guide over loo break close to five (9)","output":"### Answer: IDEOLOGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ideas man\nA charade of IDEOLOGU, an envelope ('over') of OLO, an anagram ('break') of 'loo' in IDEGU, an anagram ('lambasted') of 'guide'; plus E ('close to fiv**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: Facial preparations designed to get forty winks back (5)","output":"### Answer: PEELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Facial preparations\nA reversal ('back') of SLEEP ('forty winks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 as difficult resit gets E- (4)","output":"### Answer: STIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commotion\nAn anagram ('difficult') of 'r[e]sit' minus the E ('gets 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: Dad ceased dancing outside as a stunt (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stunt\nAn envelope ('outside') of PA ('dad') in ESCADE, an anagram ('dancing') of 'ceased'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's round, or is a square? (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copper's round\nA charadde of BE ('is' \u2013 dialect) plus 'a' plus T ('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: Judge at home, immersed in dictionary, is happy being sophisticated (6-2)","output":"### Answer: JOINED-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sophisticated\nA charade of J ('judge') plus OINEDUP, an envelope ('immersed in') of IN ('at home') in OED (Oxford English 'Dictionary') plus UP ('happy' \u2013 'is' is superfluous 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: Love very loud group's counterbalance (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: counterbalance\nA charade of O ('love') plus FF (*fortissimo*, musically 'very loud') plus SET ('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: No admirers swoon then die, perhaps (10)","output":"### Answer: RANDOMISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: die, perhaps\nAn anagram ('swoon') of 'no admirers'. 'Die' as a singular of 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: Slim regularly, or need quiche (6)","output":"### Answer: REDUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slim\nAlternate ('regularly') of 'o**R** n**E**e**D** q**U**i**C**h**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: #drugs? (4)","output":"### Answer: HASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: #drugs\nDouble definition \u2013 the typographical symbol, and the marijuana derivative."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 what to do with it and what to buy it with (5)","output":"### Answer: BREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: what to buy it with\nA charade of B ('book') plus READ ('what to do 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: Guarding posh spoiled girl tends to anger (10)","output":"### Answer: DISGRUNTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: anger\nAn envelope ('guarding') of U ('posh') in DISGRNTLE, an anagram ('spoiled') of 'girl tends'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 excited by Alien film (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\nA charade of SHE, an anagram ('excited') of 'he's;' plus ET ('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: Clothes to wear when you're out? (8)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes to wear when you're out\nCryptic 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 writer \u2014 look down and be amazed (4-4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: amazed\nA charade of O ('old') plus PEN ('writer') plus EYE ('look') plus D ('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: Expert's against French art shows (6)","output":"### Answer: PROVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows\nA charade of PRO ('expert') plus V (*versus*, 'against') plus ES ('French art' \u2013 second person singular present of 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: Smell bad in the Home Counties? Then wash! (6)","output":"### Answer: SPONGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wash\nAn envelope ('in') of PONG ('smell bad') in SE (South-East, '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: Black, black liquid swelling (4)","output":"### Answer: BOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: swelling\nA charade of B ('black') plus OIL ('black 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: Good exercise channel (4)","output":"### Answer: PIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: channel\nA charade of PI ('good') plus PE ('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: Springfield was 80% clean (4)","output":"### Answer: DUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean\nDUST[y] ('Springfield', onetime pop singer), taking 4 of the 5 letters ('80%')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 broad hat is dark (6)","output":"### Answer: SOMBRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dark\nA subtraction: SOMBRE[ro] ('broad hat') minus the last two letters ('most of'). Of course, the two words are closely related."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not serious, but it's illuminating (8)","output":"### Answer: SUNLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's illuminating\nA charade of SUN (UK tabloid, 'paper') plus LIGHT ('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: Given a pub meal, brought it all up (6)","output":"### Answer: BARFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: brought it all up\nBAR FED ('given a pub meal'). I did not know that this synonym for \"worshipped at the porcelain altar\" had crossed the 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: In light footwear, turn and throw oneself down (4-4)","output":"### Answer: FLIP-FLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: light footwear\nA charade of FLIP ('turn') plus FLOP ('throw oneself 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: Waves to girl having to wheel herself along (6-5)","output":"### Answer: ROLLER-SKATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wheel herself along\nA charade of ROLLERS ('waves') plus KATE ('girl'). 'Herself' is there just because of '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: Meeting man in prison with sensitivity (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meeting\nA charade of CON ('man in prison') plus TACT ('sensitivity')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One army shattered: are there others? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ANY MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: are there others\nAn anagram ('shattered') of 'one 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: Be thoroughly malicious and toss one word out (2,4,5)","output":"### Answer: DO ONE\u2019S WORST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be t\nAn anagram ('out') of 'toss one 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: Where to see all sorts, from angels to zebras? (8)","output":"### Answer: AQUARIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: W\nCryptic definition, with 'angel' and 'zebra' being kinds of 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: XII, say, to cut out (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut out\nSounds like ('say') 'XII', with II as plural 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: Insensitive, a singer working intensely (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: HARD AT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: working intensely\nA charade of HARD ('insensitive') plus 'a' plus TIT (bird, '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: An orderly area of the UK (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: area of the UK\nA charade of 'an' plus TRIM ('orderly'), for the County 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: Sort of block an easy task (6)","output":"### Answer: BREEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of block\nDouble definition (although the first is more an allusion)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Grimaces \u2014 does more than tweak a nose! (5,1,4)","output":"### Answer: PULLS A FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grimaces\nDefinition and \u2013 what? Something, 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: Awkward to walk on, like a light shoe? (8)","output":"### Answer: SLIPPERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awkward to walk \nDouble 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: Take off in boat over region (8)","output":"### Answer: SUBTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take off\nA charade of SUB (marine, 'boat') plus ('over', in a down light) TRACT ('area'). Huge tracts 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: Spoil jewellery, adding mottled effect (8)","output":"### Answer: MARBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: adding mottled effec\nA charade of MAR ('spoil') plus BLING ('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: Legal arguments shortened festival (4)","output":"### Answer: GALA \n ### Explanation: Definition: festival\nA hidden answer ('shortened' \u2013 unusual, but why should it not indicate shortening at both ends?) in 'le**GAL A**rguments'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that's broken at end of race (4)","output":"### Answer: TAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nDouble definition, the first 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: For singer, maybe, arrange costume \u2014 it's to be altered (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: SET TO MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: For singer, maybe, arrange\nAn anagram ('to be altered') of 'costume 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: Wooer captivates one lady-in-waiting (8)","output":"### Answer: COURTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lady-in-waiting\nAn envelope ('captivates') of I ('one') on COURTER ('wooer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one learns fast? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LENT TERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period when one learns fast?\nCryptic definition. It translates as Hilary 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: Councillor alarmed has to change name (8)","output":"### Answer: ALDERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Councillor\nA charade of ALDERMA, an anagram ('has to change') of 'alarmed'; plus N ('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: Getting larger waterproofing (6)","output":"### Answer: WAXING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting larg\nDouble 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: Wife remains clean (4)","output":"### Answer: WASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean\nA charade of W ('wife') plus ASH ('remains')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pleased to turn up with expensive motor (4)","output":"### Answer: PURR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound pleased\nA charade of PU, a reversal ('to turn') of 'up' plus RR (Rolls Royce, 'expensive 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: That moralising upset numbers in old-fashioned school lessons (14)","output":"### Answer: ANTILOGARITHMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: numbers in old-fashioned school lesson\nAn anagram ('upset') of 'that moralising'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 refuge for animals and fish (5)","output":"### Answer: SHARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nA charade of SH ('quiet') plus ARK ('refuge for 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: Attractive home \u2014 paying a call is not permitted (8)","output":"### Answer: INVITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attractive\nA charade of IN ('home') lus V[is]ITING ('paying a call') minus IS ('is not permitted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bought items with quiet salesman to help (7)","output":"### Answer: PREPAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some bought items\nA charade of P ('quiet') plus REP ('salesman') plus 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: Friendly Queen knocking one out as usual (7)","output":"### Answer: GENERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: as usual\nA substitution: GENIAL ('friendly') with the I replaced by ER ('Queen knocking out 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 relief if there's a musical interval (5)","output":"### Answer: FIFTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical interval\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'relei**F IF TH**ere'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Welsh name who trans\u00adformed old entertainment (5-4)","output":"### Answer: RAREE-SHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: old entertainment\nA charade of RA ('artist') plus REES ('Welsh name') plus HOW, an anagram ('transformed') of '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: Mistake with awkward bust, female finally squeezing into these? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BOOB TUBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\nAn envelope ('squeezing into') of E ('femal**E** finally') in BOOB ('mistake') plus TUBS, an anagram ('awkward') of 'bust', with an extended 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 police force, given its situation, about to suffer (5)","output":"### Answer: INCUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: suffer\nA reversal ('about') of RUC (Royal Ulster Constabulary, 'old police force', superseded in 2001 by the Police Service of Northern Ireland) plus NI (Northern Ireland, 'its 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: Yesterday's religious leaflet or a passage from it? (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a passage from it\nA charade of EX ('yesterday's) plus TRACT ('religious leaflet')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-packed tea with cooked item \u2014 it's not expensive (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEAPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's not expensive\nAn envelope ('packed') of E ('energy') in CHA ('tea') plus PIE ('cooked 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: I need job done \u2026 (3,5)","output":"### Answer: JOE BIDEN \n ### Explanation: I need job done \u2026 (3,5)\nAn anagram ('done') of 'i need job\", with the ellipses leading to the indirect 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: \u2026 to eclipse my predecessor (5)","output":"### Answer: TRUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: eclipse\nDouble definition, the second referring back to the previous 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: Financial document provided by three characters joined in impecuniousness (10,4)","output":"### Answer: PROMISSORY NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Financia\nThe 'three characters joined' are 'impecun**IOU**sness'. A novel twist on an old theme \u2013 or, at least, it had me wondering for a while."}
{"instruction":"You 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 boas and asps get nasty in old stories (6,6)","output":"### Answer: AESOP\u2019S FABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: old stories\nAn anagram ('get nasty') of 'feel boas' plus 'asps'."}
{"instruction":"You 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' as someone who might pull your leg? (5)","output":"### Answer: TEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Card\nDouble definition, the first referring to the combing of wool or other fibre prior to spinning. My first thought was KNAVE \u2013 too obvious and too close in 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: Without hesitation, fate has sealed ex-president as initiator of hatred (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: LIKE A SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Without hesitation\nAn envelope ('has sealed') of IKE ('ex-president') plus 'as' plus H ('initiator of **H**atred') *in LOT ('fate')*. There is still over a day to go before the 'ex' \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: Smile, looking embarrassed, showing up tooth (7)","output":"### Answer: GRINDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tooth\nA charade of GRIN ('smile') plud DER, a reversal ('showing up' in a down light) of RED ('looking 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: Partygoer stealing silver is one causing much damage (7)","output":"### Answer: RAVAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one causing much damage\nAn envelope ('stealing') of AG (chemical symbol, 'silver') in RAVER ('partygoer').."}
{"instruction":"You 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 person to get screwed up, we hear? (5)","output":"### Answer: TITAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big person\nSounds like ('we hear') TIGHTEN ('get screwed 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: Head of state's icon, working with charm (9)","output":"### Answer: MONARCHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head of state's\nAn anagram ('working') of 'icon' plus 'charm'.. Note the apostrophe s included in the definition, to give the adjectival 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: Hippies quietly elope, running south of river? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: FLOWER PEOPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hippies\nA charade of FLOWER ('river' \u2013 the other way round, for a change) plus P ('quietly') plus EOPLE, an anagram ('running') of 'elope', with 'south of' indicating the order of the particles in the down 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: Father on time to meet party men in entrance to house? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FRONT DOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance to house\nA charade of FR ('father' ecclesiastically) plus 'on' plus T ('time') plus DO ('party') plus OR (Other Ranks, 'men' militarily)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gradually start off to conceal excavation (9)","output":"### Answer: EMINENTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very\nAn envelope ('to conceal') of MINE ('excavation') in [g]ENTLY ('gradually') minus its first 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: Before Caesar's last day something risky happens (7)","output":"### Answer: BETIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: happens\nA charade of BET ('something risky') plus IDES (of March, 'Caesar's last 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: Musical part that you get with Prokofiev but not with Mendelssohn (7)","output":"### Answer: SECONDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical part\nThere is a SECOND O in 'Pr**O**k**O**fiev' but not in 'Mendelssohn'. The definition is the lower part in a duet, such as piano four 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: A seat occupied by Liberal \u2014 is this a record? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALBUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: is this a record?\nAn envelope ('occupied by') of L ('Liberal') in A BUM ('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: Greek philosopher half ignored old Roman god (5)","output":"### Answer: PLUTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman god\nNo, Plato has nothing to do with the case (at least directly), ~~PLOT[inus]~~ *PLUT[arch]* ('Greek philosopher') minus the second part ('half ignored') plus O ('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: 1 + 50 + 1 = 1? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1?\nQaotic arithmetic: a charade of A ('1\u2032 the first) plus L ('50', Roman numeral) plus ONE ('1' 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: Around 4, take out the person responsible (9)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the person responsible\nAn envelope ('around') of IV (Roman numeral, '4') in EXECUTE ('take 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: Unhappy about eating hot sauce, company leaves European record stores (9)","output":"### Answer: DATABASES \n ### Explanation: Definition: record stores\nAn envelope ('eating') of TABAS[co] ('hot sauce') minus the CO ('company leaves') plus E ('European') in DAS, a reversal ('about') of SAD ('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: Orders strong cheese to start with (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orders\nA charade of BRIE ('cheese') plus F ('strong'), with 'to start with' indicating the order of the 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: Leader's fitting in the third person (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader\nAn envelope ('in') of APT ('fitting') in CAIN ('the third person', Adam and Eve's firstborn)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forest or earth (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put back\nA hidden answer ('in' \u2013 which could also go with the definition) in 'fo**REST OR E**arth'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 who lives in a Cambridgeshire village (5)","output":"### Answer: ELTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: John\nDouble definition (you can say that Elton John is alive, if you feel the need to find a function for that part 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: Short boy skipped half of class (3)","output":"### Answer: LES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short boy\nLES[son] ('class') minus SON ('boy', doing double duty \u2013 harmlessly, since you are told to 'skip 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: Around Reading, one's selling fish (5)","output":"### Answer: TROUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nAn envelope ('around') of R ('reading', one of the three Rs) in TOUT ('one's selling')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to be in expensive car with cigarettes (4-3)","output":"### Answer: ROLL-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cigarettes\nAn envelope ('to be in') of UP ('excited') in ROLLS ('expensive 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: Cracked porcelain? No, no, it's a copy (7)","output":"### Answer: REPLICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a copy\nAn anagram ('cracked') of 'p[o]rcelai[n]' minus NO ('no no'). Without a separate indication, one must take the anagram first (as the clue indicates), before removing the '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: Amazing soldier enters river doing a backflip (5)","output":"### Answer: MAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amazing\nAn envelope ('enters') of GI ('soldier') in MAC, a reversal ('doing a backflip') of CAM ('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: Carbon, hydrogen and metals: I turn them into gold (9)","output":"### Answer: ALCHEMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: metals: I turn them into gold\nAn anagram ('turn') of C ('carbon') plus H ('hydrogen') plus 'metals I', with a definition that invades the wordplay (although I doubt even an alchemist would have tried to start with either hydrogen or carbon) \u2013 and, of course, alchemists did not succeed in turning anything into 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: Mocking learner after Day One \u2014 car breaks down around lunchtime (9)","output":"### Answer: SATIRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mocking\nA charade of SAT ('day') plus I ('one') plus RICA, an envelope ('around') of I (1pm., ;lunchtime') in RCA, an anagram ('breaks down') of 'car'; plus L ('learner', with the position of this particle being suggested by '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: Queen wears hat regularly for courage (5)","output":"### Answer: HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: courage\n'hat' with the letters ER ('Queen') interspersed ('wears') 'regularly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 finally joined gang (4)","output":"### Answer: BAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: gang\nA charade of BAN ('outlaw', verb) plus D ('finally joine**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: Weakness for very loud ties, at first turning heads (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SOFT SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weakness\nA charade of SO F ('very loud') plus T ('**T**ies at first') plus SPOT, a reversal ('turning') of TOPS ('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: Partner following him? A plant (4)","output":"### Answer: HERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nHER B ('partner following him A'. Ouch)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 issue, one pound for an ad (8)","output":"### Answer: PERSONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: ad\nA charade of PER ('for') plus SON ('issue') plus A ('one') plus L ('pound')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 London bloke often spouts a lot of hot air (6)","output":"### Answer: GEYSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: often spouts a lot of hot air\nSounds like ('they say') GEEZER ('London bloke'). The \"definition\" is perhaps descriptive (but even so would apply more readily to the domestic water heater, rather than the geological vent, for which the hot water would be accompanied by steam rather than air; also the water heater is more commonly pronounced to match the bloke), and does not directly indicate 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: British pub rebuilt as junkyard (7,3)","output":"### Answer: RUBBISH TIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: junkyard\nAn anagram ('rebuilt') of 'British 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: Adult 1 \u2014 child 0 in martial art (6)","output":"### Answer: AIKIDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: martial art\nA charade of A ('adult') plus I ('1') plus KID ('child') plus O ('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: Dispute amount to pay Britain in recession (4)","output":"### Answer: BEEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispute\nA reversal ('in recession') of FEE ('amount to pay') plus B ('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: King Charles initially leads without difficulty (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: without difficulty\nA charade of C ('**C**harles initially') plus LEAR ('King'), with 'leads' indicating the order of the 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: New nurse cannot take temperature for newsreaders (10)","output":"### Answer: ANNOUNCERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: newsreaders\nAn anagram ('new') of 'nurse canno[t]' minus the final T ('take temperature' \u2013 Qaos tells you to take the T, but does not tell you what you should do 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: Old method to lift up more (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: more\nA charade of EX ('old') plus TRA, a reversal (to lift up' in a down light) of ART ('method')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Zappa's commercial album? Absolutely (8)","output":"### Answer: STRICTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely\nSTRICTLY 'commercial' is an album of Frank Zappa's 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: Nothing in a girl's novel is creative (8)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: creative\nAn anagram ('novel') of O ('nothing') plus 'in 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: From beginning to end, cut crossword solutions (6)","output":"### Answer: LIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: crossword solutions\nSLIGHT ('cut', to overlook deliberately) with the first letter moved to the last ('from beginning 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: It's uncommon for society to worry about carbon (6)","output":"### Answer: SCARCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncommon\nAn envelope ('about') of C (chemical symbol, 'carbon') in S ('society') plus CARE ('worry')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 boss to query disguise (4)","output":"### Answer: MASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: disguise\nA charade of M (James 'Bond's boss') plus ASK ('query')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Response from online church \u2014 'love' (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Response\nA charade of E (prefix indicating 'online') plus CH ('church') plus O ('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: Shabby articles by English gallery (4)","output":"### Answer: TATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gallery\nA charade of TAT ('shabby articles') plus E ('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: Clerks, chipper unless provoked (6-7)","output":"### Answer: PENCIL-PUSHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clerks\nAn anagram ('provoked') of 'chipper unless'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 accompaniment: some asparagus (4)","output":"### Answer: RAGU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pasta accompaniment\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'aspa**RAGU**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: Conversion of temperature scale in employment file (10)","output":"### Answer: PROCESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: file\nA substitution: PROFESSION ('employment') with the F (Fahrenheit) replaced by C (Celsius) ('conversion of temperature 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: When startled, pets rejected unpleasant modified lettuce, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lettuce, perhaps\nAn anagram ('modified') of 'un[p]l[e]a[s]an[t]' minus PEST, an anagram ('when startled') of 'pets'. ANNUAL as a plant with a single year life cycle, with 'lettuce' as one example among 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: Fashionable class, Old Norse, to sell out (6,2)","output":"### Answer: INFORM ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: sell out\nA charade of IN ('fashionable') plus FORM ('class') plus ON ('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: Perhaps electrician winds item \u2013 a bobbin, ultimately (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADESMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps electrician\nA charade of TRADES ('winds') plus MAN, last letters ('ultimately') of 'ite**M A **bobbi**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: Vain movie star? Sounds like it (4)","output":"### Answer: IDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vain\nA homophone ('sounds like it') of IDOL ('movie 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: Important part of your foot (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Important\nDouble 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: Partially downgrades car tested by mathematician (9)","output":"### Answer: DESCARTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: mathematician\nA hidden answer ('partially') in 'downgra**DES CAR TES**ted'. Ren\u00e9 Descartes, in addition to being known as a ~~drunken~~ philosopher, was an important figure in the development of mathematics, particularly analytic geometry."}
{"instruction":"You 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 love and hugs return? Quickly! (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: STEP ON IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quickly!\nA reversal ('return') of TIN ('can') plus O ('love') plus PETS ('hugs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fissure at sea (6)","output":"### Answer: ADRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: at sea\nA charade of AD ('notice') plus RIFT ('fissure')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quite slim and small, having eaten more than three biscuits (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PETIT FOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: biscuits\nAn envelope ('having eaten') of FOUR ('more than three') in PETIT[e] ('slim', usually applied to a woman, hence the feminine form) minus the last letter ('not quite') plus S ('small'). I would have called them small cakes rather than biscuits, but Chambers demurs."}
{"instruction":"You 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 resort (4)","output":"### Answer: NICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreeable\nDouble 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: Who'd make pale ale? Meanies (5-8)","output":"### Answer: PENNY-PINCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meanies\nIf you pinch P ('penny') from 'pale', you get '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: Poet Laureate (republican) embraces queen: means to sort out future (7)","output":"### Answer: PLANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: means to sort out future\nAn envelope ('embraces') of ANNE ('queen') in PL ('Poet Laureate') plus R ('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: Run around collecting gold somewhere near Hawaii (5)","output":"### Answer: NAURU \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere near Hawaii\nAn envelope ('collecting') of AU (chemical symbol, 'gold') in NRU, an anagram ('around') of 'run'. 'Somewhere near Hawaii'? \u2013 there's a fair swath of Pacific Ocean between them. It might not be quite like saying that Nauru, Tanzania is somewhere near London, but not that much different."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyman's 'friends' seen to include a group of antelopes (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPALAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: group of antelopes\nAn envelope ('to include') of 'a' in I'M ('Everyman's' ie Everyman is) plus PALS ('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: Mix a Puerto Rican cocktail for nearby star (7,8)","output":"### Answer: PROXIMA CENTAURI \n ### Explanation: Definition: nearby star\nAn anagram ('cocktail') of 'mix a Puerto Rican', for the nearest known star to our fair Earth; a mere 4.2465 light-years distant (that's around 4.0172 x 10\u00b9\u00b3 km. Or 2.497 x 10\u00b9\u00b3 miles, give or take)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fancy coffees, skipping college (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SEE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take out\nAn anagram ('fancy') of '[c]offees' minus the C ('skipping 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: Ray, trembling with desire, producing rebel movie (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EASY RIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rebel movie\nAn anagram ('trembling') of 'ray' plus '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: Primarily, somewhere African, occupying the ocean, manifestly equatorial! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 \n ### Explanation: Primarily, somewhere African, occupying the ocean, manifestly equatorial! (3,4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**S**omewhere **A**frican **O**ccupying **T**he **O**cean **M**anifestly** E**quatorial' &lit. S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 is the capital of the the Democratic Republic of S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe, an island state off the west coast of Africa, just below the 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: Lying down, topless \u2013 welcome (9)","output":"### Answer: DECEPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lying\nA charade of D ('down') plus [r]ECEPTION ('welcome') minus the first 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: A nationalist idiot in Belgian city (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTWERP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belgian city\nA charade of 'a' plus N ('nationalist' \u2013 the abbreviation is in Chambers) plus TWERP ('idiot' as loose invective)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Perth, girl almost admitted to cricket club? Excellent (7)","output":"### Answer: CLASSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent\nAn envelope ('admitted to') of LASSI[e] ('in Perth, girl' \u2013 Perth in Scotland, rather than Australia) minus the last letter ('almost') in CC ('cricket 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: Carries out clobber (7)","output":"### Answer: EFFECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carries out\nDouble definition; 'clobber' as accoutrements.."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cold, student leaves, being disdainful (6)","output":"### Answer: SNIFFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: disdainful\nAn subtraction: SNIFF[l]Y ('suffering cold') minus the L ('student 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: Frailnesses regularly hidden; hairdresser might suggest one (5)","output":"### Answer: RINSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairdresser might suggest one\nAlternate letters ('regularly hidden') of 'f**R**a**I**l**N**e**S**s**E**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: Brie melted in air? That's serious (8)","output":"### Answer: SOBERING \n ### Explanation: Brie melted in air? That's serious (8)\nAn envelope ('in') of BERI, an anagram ('melted') of 'brie' in SONG ('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: Papers returned with date inserted in agreement (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AD IDEM \n ### Explanation: Papers returned with date inserted in agreement (2,4)\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 inserted') of D (the first one, 'date') in AIDEM, a reversal ('returned') of MEDIA ('papers'). It's Latin, \"to the same 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: Drama not composed willy-nilly (2,6)","output":"### Answer: AT RANDOM \n ### Explanation: Drama not composed willy-nilly (2,6)\nAn anagram ('composed') of 'drama 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: Outside link accommodating short study (6)","output":"### Answer: BEYOND \n ### Explanation: Outside link accommodating short study (6)\nAn envelope ('accommodating') of EY[e] ('study', verb) minus its last letter ('short') in BOND ('link')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 true conservative Republican can be taken in (8)","output":"### Answer: CREDIBLE \n ### Explanation: Apparently true conservative Republican can be taken in (8)\nA charade of C ('conservative') plus R ('Republican') plus EDIBLE ('can be taken 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: Think about returning wine present (6)","output":"### Answer: WONDER \n ### Explanation: Think about returning wine present (6)\nA reversal ('returning') of RED ('wine') plus NOW ('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: Encourage cook, perhaps, to provide snack (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: EGG ON TOAST \n ### Explanation: Encourage cook, perhaps, to provide snack (3,2,5)\nA charade of EGG ON ('encourage') plus TOAST ('cook, 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: It requires perfect vision to get this score on board (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE TOPS \n ### Explanation: It requires perfect vision to get this score on board (6,4)\nDOUBLE TOP is double twenty in darts, and twenty-twenty is good \u2013 but not perfect \u2013 vision. Also, where does the plural 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: Two flats? That sounds rich (6)","output":"### Answer: LOADED \n ### Explanation: Two flats? That sounds rich (6)\nLOW and DEAD can both mean 'flat', and together 'that sounds' \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 constant coverage, novel can't get contract (8)","output":"### Answer: TRUNCATE \n ### Explanation: With constant coverage, novel can't get contract (8)\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 coverage') of NCAT, an anagram ('novel') of 'can't' in TRUE ('constant'). TRUNCATE and 'contract' both indicate shortening, but I would say in not quite 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: Extremely ticklish open garments made of leather? (6)","output":"### Answer: THONGS \n ### Explanation: Extremely ticklish open garments made of leather? (6)\nFirst and last letters ('extremely') of '**T**icklis**H O**pe**N G**arment**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: Independent small spacecraft, one based in Sicily? (8)","output":"### Answer: ISLANDER \n ### Explanation: Independent small spacecraft, one based in Sicily? (8)\nA charade of I ('independent') plus S ('small') plus LANDER ('spacecraft'). The question mark covers to identification by 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: Second-hand vehicles lacking leads had to be carried (6)","output":"### Answer: SEDANS \n ### Explanation: Second-hand vehicles lacking leads had to be carried (6)\n[u]SED [v]ANS ('second-hand vehicles') minus the first letters ('lacking leads')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trap underground with modern technology (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNET \n ### Explanation: Place trap underground with modern technology (8)\nINTER NET ('place trap underground')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Charges about having lost good rifle (6)","output":"### Answer: SEARCH \n ### Explanation: Charges about having lost good rifle (6)\nAn anagram ('about') of 'char[g]es' minus the G ('having lost 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: Called out plot to capture animal shelter (6)","output":"### Answer: BARKED \n ### Explanation: Called out plot to capture animal shelter (6)\nAn envelope ('to capture') of ARK ('animal shelter') in BED ('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: Note on black French artist (6)","output":"### Answer: RENOIR \n ### Explanation: Note on black French artist (6)\nA charade of RE ('note') plus NOIR ('black 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: English not crazy for flashy displays (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NEON LIGHTS \n ### Explanation: English not crazy for flashy displays (4,6)\nAn anagram ('crazy') of 'English 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: Outstanding former PM is straight up (3,5)","output":"### Answer: DUE NORTH \n ### Explanation: Outstanding former PM is straight up (3,5)\nA charade of DUE ('outstanding') plus NORTH (Frederick 'former PM'. Before my 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: Quickly pass on insult (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DROP DEAD \n ### Explanation: Quickly pass on insult (4,4)\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 down average speed (8)","output":"### Answer: MODERATE \n ### Explanation: Bring down average speed (8)\nA charade of MODE ('average' Mathematically, MODE is the most common value in a group, which is probably somewhere near the average) plus RATE ('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: City replaces masthead in general correspondence (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPARISON \n ### Explanation: City replaces masthead in general correspondence (10)\nCOMMON ('general') with the second M ('**M**asthead') replaced by PARIS ('city'). Do you remember the spelling reminder \"What pest can do comparatively more harm than a mouse? What city is more beautiful in comparison with 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: Record second thoughts about recent requirement for country reps (2,6)","output":"### Answer: CD PLATES \n ### Explanation: Record second thoughts about recent requirement for country reps (2,6)\nAn envelope ('about') of LATE ('recent') in CD (compact disc, 'record') plus PS (*postscriptum*, 'second thoughts'). In the definition CD stands for *Corps Diplomatique,* license plates identifying a vehicle as belonging to an 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: Philosopher irritated when declared to be like everyone else (8)","output":"### Answer: HUMANOID \n ### Explanation: Philosopher irritated when declared to be like everyone else (8)\nSounds like ('when declared') HUME ANNOYED ('philosopher irritated')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 green bananas can cause a bad reaction (8)","output":"### Answer: ALLERGEN \n ### Explanation: Whole green bananas can cause a bad reaction (8)\nA charade of ALL ('whole') plus ERGEN, an anagram ('bananas') of 'green' Like the intersecting 24A and 26A, the \"definition' is descriptive, rather than a true 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: Food for new recruits (6)","output":"### Answer: INTAKE \n ### Explanation: Food for new recruits (6)\nDouble 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: Get to chaps minding tot (6)","output":"### Answer: MADDEN \n ### Explanation: Get to chaps minding tot (6)\nAn envelope ('minding') of ADD ('tot') in 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: Deplore being endlessly cruel (6)","output":"### Answer: REGRET \n ### Explanation: Deplore being endlessly cruel (6)\nChambers gives for **deplore**: to feel or express deep grief for, to express strong disapproval or disgust at, to give up as hopeless. The second meaning is the one I would normally attach to the word, but the first is required here; the wordplay is '[c]rue[l]' minus its outer 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: Are they still development areas? (9)","output":"### Answer: DARKROOMS \n ### Explanation: Are they still development areas? (9)\nOne of the better cryptic definitions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspiring figure to speak after switching sides (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Inspiring figure to speak after switching sides (5)\nORATE ('speak') with the O and E exchanged ('after changing sides'), giving the muse of lyric 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: Fierce sort of row about \u00a31,000 (5)","output":"### Answer: TIGER \n ### Explanation: Fierce sort of row about \u00a31,000 (5)\nAn envelope ('about') of G ('\u00a31,000') in TIER ('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: Seabird I rouse after Manx cat, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: KITTIWAKE \n ### Explanation: Seabird I rouse after Manx cat, perhaps (9)\nA charade of KITT[y] ('cat') minus its tail ('Manx \u2026 perhaps') plus I WAKE ('I 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: Fancy drink, with sherry having been emptied (7)","output":"### Answer: FANTASY \n ### Explanation: Fancy drink, with sherry having been emptied (7)\nA charade of FANTA ('drink'; trade name) plus SY ('**S**herr**Y** having been emptied')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 must follow very old terms (5)","output":"### Answer: VOCAB \n ### Explanation: Vehicle must follow very old terms (5)\nA charade of V ('very') plus O ('old') plus CAB ('vehicle'), giving the abbreviation for vocabulary."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wines, this doesn't last long! (3)","output":"### Answer: SEC \n ### Explanation: Like some wines, this doesn't last long! (3)\nDouble 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: Alcohol in Asia contains new twist (5)","output":"### Answer: SNAKE \n ### Explanation: Alcohol in Asia contains new twist (5)\nAn envelope ('contains') of N ('new') in SAKE ('alcohol in Asia', Japan 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: Male's small jumper with shortened back (7)","output":"### Answer: ROOSTER \n ### Explanation: Male's small jumper with shortened back (7)\nA charade of ROO ('small jumper' \u2013 'small' to indicate the abbreviation for kangaroo) plus STER[n] ('back') minus its last letter ('shortened')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Event now associated with elements of 10, 24, 28, 29, 3, 4, 8, 23 and four other solutions (7,3,4)","output":"### Answer: CHINESE NEW YEAR \n ### Explanation: Event now associated with elements of 10, 24, 28, 29, 3, 4, 8, 23 and four other solutions (7,3,4)\nDo you think this could indicate a theme? The Chinese twelve Earthly Branches are now associated primarily (even among non-Chinese) with the Chinese New Year celebrations, ushering in the twelve year cycle.The eight clues listed contain their animals hidden in the answers (4D is borderline, as the light contains the animal whole, but it is part of the pair 4\/27. The remaining four clues have the whole animal as 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: Leather dancing shoe hired (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSEHIDE \n ### Explanation: Leather dancing shoe hired (9)\nAn anagram ('dancing') of 'shoe hired'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 said to show spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: DJINN \n ### Explanation: Spirit said to show spirit (5)\nSounds like ('said') GIN ('spirit' the 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: Daisy's back into phoney exoticism (5)","output":"### Answer: OXEYE \n ### Explanation: Daisy's back into phoney exoticism (5)\nA hidden reversed ('back into') answer in 'phon**EY EXO**ticism'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, as a farmer may (4,1,2,2)","output":"### Answer: HAVE A GO AT \n ### Explanation: Attack, as a farmer may (4,1,2,2)\nHAVE A GOAT ('as a farmer 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: Raised energy in regime change (4)","output":"### Answer: EDIT \n ### Explanation: Raised energy in regime change (4)\nDIET ('regime') with the E ('energy') moved to the top ('raised')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wrapping paper, which is to prove tedious (4,2)","output":"### Answer: DRAG ON \n ### Explanation: Put on wrapping paper, which is to prove tedious (4,2)\nAn envelope ('wrapping') of RAG ('paper') in DON ('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: Trickster's gossip in support of British ruler (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BRER RABBIT \n ### Explanation: Trickster's gossip in support of British ruler (4,6)\nA charade of BR ('British') plus ER ('ruler') plus RABBIT ('gossip'; more often the sense is \"talk inconsequentially\", but as the derivation seems to be rhyming slang RABBIT and pork \u2013 talk \u2013 so 'gossip' would seem to be an acceptable definition). 'In support of' gives the order of the particles in a down 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: King's tucked into bread loaves or snacks (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MONKEY NUTS \n ### Explanation: King's tucked into bread loaves or snacks (6,4)\nAn envelope ('tucked into') of K ('king') in MONEY ('bread') plus NUTS ('loaves', 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: I really drink and like some drinks (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOTONIC \n ### Explanation: I really drink and like some drinks (8)\nA charade of 'I' plus SO ('really') plus TONIC ('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: Shop one managed to put up (4)","output":"### Answer: DELI \n ### Explanation: Shop one managed to put up (4)\nA reversal ('to put up' in a down light) of I ('one') plus LED ('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: Cuban steps in stadium with sound of contempt rising (8)","output":"### Answer: HABANERA \n ### Explanation: Cuban steps in stadium with sound of contempt rising (8)\nA reversal ('rising' in a down light) of ARENA ('stadium') plus BAH ('sound of contempt'). No, don't tell me, the answer's Carmen."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from Italy to follow starter of eggs (4)","output":"### Answer: DOGE \n ### Explanation: Big cheese from Italy to follow starter of eggs (4)\nA charade of DOG ('follow') plus E ('starter of **E**ggs')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frenzy? Not so many, when half-hearted? (5)","output":"### Answer: FEVER \n ### Explanation: Frenzy? Not so many, when half-hearted? (5)\nFEWER ('not so many') with V as half a W ('when 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: Islander is wanted in training (4,6)","output":"### Answer: WEST INDIAN \n ### Explanation: Islander is wanted in training (4,6)\nAn anagram ('training') of 'is wanted 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: Judge once concerned with one found guilty of stealing fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: REEVE \n ### Explanation: Judge once concerned with one found guilty of stealing fruit (5)\nA charade of RE ('concerned with') plus EVE ('one found guilty of stealing fruit'). The answer should be familiar from *The Canterbury 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: Executives with love for a vocal group (8)","output":"### Answer: CHOIRMEN \n ### Explanation: Executives with love for a vocal group (8)\nCHAIRMEN ('executives') with the O changed to A ('with love 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: Channel for auditor having got rid of The Kinks (8)","output":"### Answer: STRAIGHT \n ### Explanation: Channel for auditor having got rid of The Kinks (8)\nSounds like ('for auditor') STRAIT ('channel'). I was hesitant about what to underline for the definition, but the OED lists STRAIGHT as a form of the verb straighten. Of course, the capitals are misleading."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Corps given permission to split up (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEAVE \n ### Explanation: Corps given permission to split up (6)\nA charade of C ('corps') plus LEAVE ('permission')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stuff working for imitator (6)","output":"### Answer: EPIGON \n ### Explanation: Electronic stuff working for imitator (6)\nA charade of E (prefix for 'electronic') plus PIG ('stuff', overeat) plus ON ('working'). My first thought was EDISON, which fits, and involves DIS, which could possibly be 'stuff' as disparage, with a definition coming down resolutely in the Tesla\/Edison debate; however, this putative meaning of 'stuff' hardly holds water, and the correct definition is, to say the least, less controversial. Also, the PIG is required for 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: Circle dance goes around in a circle (4)","output":"### Answer: HOOP \n ### Explanation: Circle dance goes around in a circle (4)\nAn envelope ('goes around in' \u2013 I think 'in' belongs here, with a convoluted word order) of O ('circle') in HOP ('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: It's used to fence bounds of estate hosting games (4)","output":"### Answer: EPEE \n ### Explanation: It's used to fence bounds of estate hosting games (4)\nAn envelope ('hosting') of PE ('games') in EE ('bounds of **E**stat**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: Emperor in cape others in Rome drag back inside (8)","output":"### Answer: CALIGULA \n ### Explanation: Emperor in cape others in Rome drag back inside (8)\nAn envelope ('inside') of GUL, a reversal ('back') of LUG ('drag') in C ('cape') plus ALIA ('others in 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: Like some remedies brother turned over, central to cure (6)","output":"### Answer: HERBAL \n ### Explanation: Like some remedies brother turned over, central to cure (6)\nAn envelope ('central to') of RB, a reversal ('turned over') of BR ('brother') in HEAL ('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: Cheese having fine character from its source (4)","output":"### Answer: FETA \n ### Explanation: Cheese having fine character from its source (4)\nA charade of F ('fine') plus ETA ('character from its source' \u2013 Greece, 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 mistake of first woman in public television (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: OPEN THE BOX \n ### Explanation: Repeat mistake of first woman in public television (4,3,3)\nA charade of OPEN ('public') plus THE BOX ('television'). The definition refers not to Eve, 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: As starter for lunch, tucked into game at table (6)","output":"### Answer: WHILST \n ### Explanation: As starter for lunch, tucked into game at table (6)\nAn envelope ('tucked into') of L ('starter for **L**unch') in WHIST ('game at 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: Nothing right about fake news? That's more than fair (8)","output":"### Answer: LOVELIER \n ### Explanation: Nothing right about fake news? That's more than fair (8)\nAn envelope ('about') of LIE ('fake news') in LOVE ('nothing') plus R ('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: What's good in dish with pastry covering? (6)","output":"### Answer: PIGEON \n ### Explanation: What's good in dish with pastry covering? (6)\nAn envelope ('in') of G ('good') in PIE ('dish with pastry') plus ON ('covering'), with an extended 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: Place in Europe British bunglers oddly forfeited (6)","output":"### Answer: BRUGES \n ### Explanation: Place in Europe British bunglers oddly forfeited (6)\nA charade of BR ('British') plus UGES ('b**U**n**G**l**E**r**S** oddly forfeited')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Method learnt differently in North American city (8)","output":"### Answer: MONTREAL \n ### Explanation: Method learnt differently in North American city (8)\nA charade of MO (*modus operandi*, 'method') plus NTREAL, an anagram ('differently') of '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: Get in boat at sea (6)","output":"### Answer: OBTAIN \n ### Explanation: Get in boat at sea (6)\nAn anagram ('at sea') of 'in 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: Impression about article by journalists being downer (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPRESSANT \n ### Explanation: Impression about article by journalists being downer (10)\nAn envelope ('about') of PRESS ('journalists') plus A (indefinite 'article', with 'by' suggesting the order) in DENT ('impression')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 writing second message shortened by 60% (4)","output":"### Answer: MEMO \n ### Explanation: Person writing second message shortened by 60% (4)\nA charade of ME ('person writing') plus MO ('second'). The definition is an abbreviation ('shortened by 60%') of memorandum."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 openers in batting order seen in pavilion (6)","output":"### Answer: GAZEBO \n ### Explanation: Look \u2014 openers in batting order seen in pavilion (6)\nA charade of GAZE ('look') plus BO ('openers in **B**atting **O**rder')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enjoy it \u2014 also English upper classes once (8)","output":"### Answer: EQUALITY \n ### Explanation: Peers enjoy it \u2014 also English upper classes once (8)\nA charade of E ('English') plus QUALITY ('upper classes once' \u2013 \"people of 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: Attachment from down under going astray in the mail, PS left out (8)","output":"### Answer: MATESHIP \n ### Explanation: Attachment from down under going astray in the mail, PS left out (8)\nAn anagram ('going astray') of 'the mai[l] PS' minus the L ('left 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: Family internally raised capital (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMA \n ### Explanation: Family internally raised capital (4)\n'f**AMIL**y' minus its outer letters ('internally') and reversed ('raised' in a down 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: Become exhausted, so bring about dismissal (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RUN OUT \n ### Explanation: Become exhausted, so bring about dismissal (3,3)\nDouble 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: Second US president, across time, was highly inaccurate in pursuing goal (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SHOT OVER \n ### Explanation: Second US president, across time, was highly inaccurate in pursuing goal (4,4)\nAn envelope ('across') of T ('time') in S ('second') plus HOOVER ('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: Inexperienced and unimportant? Okay (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Inexperienced and unimportant? Okay (5,5)\nA charade of GREEN ('inexperienced') plus LIGHT ('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: Beginning completed over a year (3,3)","output":"### Answer: DAY ONE \n ### Explanation: Beginning completed over a year (3,3)\nAn envelope ('over') of 'a' plus Y ('year') in DONE ('completed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 put into singular achieve\u00adment in games \u2014 like the Olympics (3-3)","output":"### Answer: AGE-OLD \n ### Explanation: Energy put into singular achieve\u00adment in games \u2014 like the Olympics (3-3)\nAn envelope ('put into') of E ('energy') in A GOLD ('singular achievement in 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: Settle on location for putting lime, say (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT GREEN \n ### Explanation: Settle on location for putting lime, say (5,5)\nA charade of LIGHT (aphetic for alight, 'settle on') plus GREEN ('location for putting')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 75% of display in public was excessive (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERSHOT \n ### Explanation: 75% of display in public was excessive (8)\nAn envelope ('in') of SHO[w] ('display') minus the last of the four letters ('75% of') in OVERT ('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: Sailor using his head in final act on board (8)","output":"### Answer: SHIPMATE \n ### Explanation: Sailor using his head in final act on board (8)\nA charade of S ('his head' i.e. first letter of '**S**ailor') plus HIP ('in') plus MATE ('final act on board', 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: Hundreds initially fleeing icy enclosure in autumn, so to speak (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OLD AGE \n ### Explanation: Hundreds initially fleeing icy enclosure in autumn, so to speak (3,3)\n[c]OLD [c]AGE ('icy enclosure') minus CC ('hundreds')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 unspecified time, not enough to raise capital? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: ONE DAY \n ### Explanation: At unspecified time, not enough to raise capital? (3,3)\nPuzzling: the best I can suggest is a reversal ('to raise' in a down light) of Y (which seems to be a non-standard IVR for Yemen) plus ADEN (its 'capital') plus O (zero, 'not enough'). Better ideas are welcome. *Wrong capital, wrong idea: no wordplay, but a second cryptic definition; see cryptor @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: Escape from disastrous tour with global organisation (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTRUN \n ### Explanation: Escape from disastrous tour with global organisation (6)\nA charade of OUTR, an anagram ('disastrous') of 'tour' plus UN ('global 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: So leaves person from one African country for another (4)","output":"### Answer: MALI \n ### Explanation: So leaves person from one African country for another (4)\nA subtraction: ~~[s]]MALI~~ [so]MALI ('person from one African country') minus SO ('so 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: Late professor's nephew as knight errant (7,7)","output":"### Answer: STEPHEN HAWKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late professor\nAn anagram ('errant') of 'nephew as knight'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 as tabloid pinches Telegraph leader (4)","output":"### Answer: STUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock\nAn envelope ('pinches') of T ('**T**elegraph leader') in SUN (UK 'tabloid')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forced to fast? Finishes off Limoncello, Cointreau, cognac and Scotch (1,4,5)","output":"### Answer: A SOFT TOUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patsy\nA charade of ASOFTT, an anagram ('forced') of 'to fast', plus OUCH ('finished off Limoncell**O**, Cointrea**U** cogna**C** and Scotc**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: Feel empty, needing compassion over dump (3-3)","output":"### Answer: FLY-TIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: dump\nA charade of FL ('**F**ee**L** empty') plus YTIP, a reversal ('over') of PITY ('compassion'). Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of 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: Irritated seeing rat outside shopping centre (8)","output":"### Answer: SMARTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irritate\nAn envelope ('seeing \u2026 outside') of MART ('shopping centre') in SING ('rat', 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: Not seeing straight when angry, I'd say (5-4)","output":"### Answer: CROSS-EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not seeing straight\nA charade of CROSS ('angry') plus EYED, sounding like ('say') '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: Emotion not in order for this movement (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ME TOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: movement\nAn anagram ('order') of 'emot[i]o[n]' minus I and N ('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: Criminal humanoid turned fine (5)","output":"### Answer: CROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\nA charade of CRO, a reversal ('turned') of ORC ('humanoid', Tolkien) plus OK ('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: Insect, say, flying over the moon (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN ECSTASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: over the moon\nAn anagram ('flying') of 'insect 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: Tintin's struggling with Haddock's sixth sense (8)","output":"### Answer: INSTINCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sense\nAn anagram ('struggling') of 'Tintins' plus C ('Haddo**C**k's sixth'). Captain Haddock is a character in *The Adventures of Tintin* by Herg\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: Rue de Pierre Gretzky (6)","output":"### Answer: REGRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rue\nA hidden answer in 'pier**RE GRET**zky'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 well, dish out punishment covered by brief (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: IN FINE FORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very wel\nAn envelope ('covered by') of FINE ('dish out punishment') in INFORM ('brief')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 flower (4)","output":"### Answer: LILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Savag\nDouble definition, more or less: Lily Savage is the drag persona of entertainer Paul O'Grady."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wear jewellery in this game (7)","output":"### Answer: BOWLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nAn envelope ('to wear') of OW ('it hurts') in BLING ('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: Note about covering musicians (7)","output":"### Answer: PLAYERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: musicians\nAn envelope ('about') of LAYER ('covering') in PS ('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: Honorary Tory leader implicated in kinky ritual (7)","output":"### Answer: TITULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honorary\nAn envelope ('implicated in') of T ('**T**ory leader') in TIULAR, an anagram ('kinky') of '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: Point out a winemaker (5)","output":"### Answer: PINOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: winemaker\nAn anagram ('out') of 'point', for a family of grape varietals from which wine 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: Illustration no longer sufficient? (7)","output":"### Answer: EXAMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illustration\nA charade of EX ('no longer') plus AMPLE ('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: Last, but not first, swimmer is off course (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: o\nA charade of '[l]ast' minus its first letter ('but not first'), plus RAY ('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: Kittens to play \u2014 getting most tangled (9)","output":"### Answer: KNOTTIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most tangled\nAn anagram ('play') of 'kittens 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: Impossible bottle party? (2,3,2)","output":"### Answer: NO CAN DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impossible\nA BYOB party might require no cans \u2013 just bottles."}
{"instruction":"You 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, cinemagoer natters rudely during tear-jerker, causing dismay (13)","output":"### Answer: CONSTERNATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: dismay\nA charade of C ('at first, **C**inemagoer') plus ONSTERNATION, an envelope ('during') of STERNAT, an anagram ('rudely') of 'natters' in ONION ('tear-jerker')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 terrified, Warhol is being treated for poor hearing (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SHOW TRIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: poor hearing\nAn anagram ('being treated') of T, ('initially **T**errified') plus 'Warhol is', with a cryptic 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: Encounter with Mac could become unromantic (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Encounter\nAn anagram ('could become') of RUN INTO plus 'Mac' is 'unromantic'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is almost entirely \u00e0 la cr\u00e8me pudding (7)","output":"### Answer: CARAMEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nAn anagram ('pudding'!) of '\u00e0 la cr\u00e8m[e]' minus the last letter ('almost 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: Thief working separately without pay (7)","output":"### Answer: STEALER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thief\nAn anagram ('working') of 'se[pa]ratel[y]' minus the letters of PAY ('without 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: Junior doctor for Bury and Wigan at last (6)","output":"### Answer: INTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Junior doctor\nA charade of INTER ('bury') plus N ('Wiga**N** at 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: Ditch solving Sudoku \u2014 all real silly in the end (5)","output":"### Answer: GULLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ditch\nLast letters ('in the end') of 'solvin**G** sudok**U** al**L** rea**L** sill**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: Fine food, a weakness (8)","output":"### Answer: DELICACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fine food\nDouble 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: Primarily unrealistic? Thomas once pictured it acerbically! (6)","output":"### Answer: UTOPIA \n ### Explanation: Primarily unrealistic? Thomas once pictured it acerbically! (6)\nEveryman's trademark 'primarily' clue. \u2013 '**U**nrealistic **T**homas **O**nce **P**ictured **I**t **A**cerbically'. 'Thomas' is , who coined the word for his book 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: Poet writes; 'special' Queen Elizabeth described! (7)","output":"### Answer: SPENSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nAn envelope ('described') of PENS ('writes') in S ('special') plus 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: Marmite regularly seen around in France: well, that's relaxing (7)","output":"### Answer: AMBIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: relaxing\nAn envelope ('around') of BIEN ('in France: well') in AMT ('m**A**r**M**i**T**e regularly'). AMBIENT in derivation means surrounding, but has taken the sense of relaxing when applied to 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: Reported harvest in country (5)","output":"### Answer: GHANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nSounds like ('reported') GARNER ('harvest')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Instilled deeply in English: bad weather and, regularly, feuds (9)","output":"### Answer: ENGRAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instilled deeply\nA charade of ENG ('English') plus RAIN ('bad weather') plus ED ('regularly f**E**u**D**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: Whirl twig around welcoming back rub for pilot (6,6)","output":"### Answer: WILBUR WRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pilot\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of BUR, a reversal ('back') of 'rub' in WILWRIGHT, an anagram ('around') of 'whirl twig' for the elder of the . They both piloted their contraptions, but Wilbur tried to shield the younger Orville from some of the more dangerous flights."}
{"instruction":"You 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 backer, not bold, abandoned play (3,9)","output":"### Answer: THE CARETAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\nAn anagram ('abandoned') of 'theatre [b]acker' minus the B ('not bold'; not in Chambers, but it is right there in the formatting line when you enter a comment), for the play by Harold Pinter."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shuns cat (hedgehog's partly free from injury) (9)","output":"### Answer: UNSCATHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: free from injury\nA hidden answer ('partly') in 'sh**UNS CAT HED**gehog'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Horned beast losing oxygen and energy in river (5)","output":"### Answer: RHINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\nRHIN[o] ('horned beast') minus the O ('losing oxygen') plus 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: Tax part of \u2026 most of \u2026 unsophisticated neckwear (7)","output":"### Answer: CRAVATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: neckwear\nAn envelope ('part of'; unusual, but I get the idea) VAT (Value Added 'tax') in CRAS[s] ('unsophisticated') minus its last letter ('most 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: Pop act of the '80s, The Firm? (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firm\nThe 'pop act' is in two words \u2013 ADAM 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: Where you see Italians get some shut-eye \u2026 and the French (6)","output":"### Answer: NAPLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where you see Italians\nA charade of NAP ('some shut-eye') plus LES ('the French'). Appropriately, all very macaronic."}
{"instruction":"You 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 three seconds, revolutionary lefty oddly missing kings, queens, etc (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CHESS SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: kings, queens, etc\nAn envelope ('given'; another unusual indicator) of SSS ('three seconds') in CHE ('revolutionary') plus ET ('l**E**f**T**y oddly')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 shade's ignored in sketch (6)","output":"### Answer: DESIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sketch\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'sha**DES IGN**ored'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 course: slippery fish turns around with room to manoeuvre (6)","output":"### Answer: LEEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: room to manoeuvre\nA reversal ('turns around') of YAW ('change course') plus EEL ('slippery 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: Country with value on continent (not France) (5,4)","output":"### Answer: COSTA RICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of COST ('value') plus A[f]RICA ('continent') minus the F ('not 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: He's fed her bacon, fried, for meaty supper (6,4,4)","output":"### Answer: CORNED BEEF HASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: meaty supper\nAn anagram ('fried') of 'hes fed her 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: Shin up, Everyman? In a bit (5)","output":"### Answer: TIBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shin\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of an envelope ('in') of I ('Everyman') in 'a bit', for the shin 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: GNP's fine! Rolling in cash \u2026 once (8)","output":"### Answer: PFENNIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cash \u2026 once\nAn anagram ('rolling') of 'GNPs fine', for the obsolete German 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: A holy book \u2026 solemn vow \u2026 what else? Finally, something to combat evil (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTIDOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something to combat evil\nA charade of 'a' plus NT (New Testament, 'holy book') plus I DO ('solemn vow' in some marriage ceremonies) plus TE ('wha**T** els**E** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bad manners, drinking gallons: a Sirah's drained with meal (7,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BANGERS AND MASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal\nAn envelope ('drinking') of G ('gallons') in BANERSANDM, an anagram ('terribly') of 'bad manners' plus 'a' plus SH ('**S**ira**H**'s drained')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Skipping starter, greybeard's chewed baked goods (3,6)","output":"### Answer: RYE BREADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: baked goods\nAn anagram ('chewed') of '[g]reybeards' minus its first letter ('skipping 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 ancient culture, centaurs made merry (8)","output":"### Answer: ETRUSCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ancient culture\nAn anagram ('made merry') of 'centaurs'. Should 'in' be a part of the definition? To me, it does not seem quite right 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: Instrument, Japanese (Eastern), sounding out of tune around West (4,4)","output":"### Answer: JEW\u2019S HARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nAn envelope ('around') of W ('West') in J ('Japanese'; Chambers only gives J as IVR for Japan) plus E ('Eastern') plus SHARP ('sounding out of 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: Enemies in European and Irish rising (6)","output":"### Answer: RIVALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enemies\nA reversal ('rising' in a down light) of SLAV ('European') plus IR ('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: A bird going after bee, endlessly (and fly) (4,2)","output":"### Answer: BEAT IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fly\nA charade of BE ('bee endlessly') plus A TIT ('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: Conscious of feature missing in tea set (5)","output":"### Answer: AWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conscious\n[chin]AWARE ('tea set') minus CHIN ('feature 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: Papers can't lie? Wrong, just the same (9)","output":"### Answer: IDENTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: just the same\nA charade of ID ('papers') plus ENTICAL, an anagram ('wrong') of 'can't 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: Is Puck good? Ring a friend (5)","output":"### Answer: AMIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \nA charade of AM I ('is Puck') plus G ('good') plus O ('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: Some 'iffy' remedies returned? On the surface, that's rough (5)","output":"### Answer: EMERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: On the surface, that's rough\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('returned') answer in 'iff**Y REME**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: Upset our shy girl right away, as a rascal might (9)","output":"### Answer: ROGUISHLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a rascal might\nAn anagram ('upset') of 'our shy gi[r]l' minus an R ('right 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: Saw son cut down to 1, for easier assimilation (7)","output":"### Answer: SPOTTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: S\nA charade of S ('son') plus POTTED ('cut down to SIZE, for easier assimilation', as, for example, a POTTED 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: Another married lover (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lover\nAn anagram ('another') of '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: Game is second sale item not won (5)","output":"### Answer: LOTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nLOT T[w]O ('second sale item' in an auction) minus the W ('not 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: Department investigating contracted detective's retirement (3)","output":"### Answer: CID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Department investigating\nA reversal ('retirement') of DIC[k] ('detective') minus the last letter ('contracted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 actors originally starred in a musical (5)","output":"### Answer: CASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots of actors\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('originally **S**tarred') in CATS ('a 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: Crack marksman departed with detective (7)","output":"### Answer: DEADEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crack \nA charade of DEAD ('departed') plus EYE (private, '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: Name saint or pope? Brother no longer can (7)","output":"### Answer: FRANCIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name\nFRANCIS[can] (member of a religious order, 'brother') minus CAN ('no longer can'), with a triple definition (or three variations on a 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: Artist back in stock, in refined Colorado town (3,6)","output":"### Answer: KIT CARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colorado town\nAn envelope ('in', the first) of AR, a reversal ('back') of RA ('artist') in KITCSON, an anagram ('refined') of 'stock 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: Creamy-white, like a Welshman? (5)","output":"### Answer: IVORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creamy-white\nA play on IVOR as a Welsh name (or, at least, a rendering of the Welsh Ifor)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 female content to down 10 beers (5)","output":"### Answer: NIOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stoned fema\nA hidden ('content to') answer (sort of) in 'dow**N IO BE**ers'. In Greek legend, Niobe was turned to 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: Playing darts, lady is mean and wicked! (9)","output":"### Answer: DASTARDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mean and wicked!\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'darts 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: Straight there, after travelling round (6)","output":"### Answer: HETERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: S\nA charade of HETER, an anagram ('after travelling') of 'there'; plus O ('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: Unadventurous guy? Then the woman stripped off (4-2-4)","output":"### Answer: STAY-AT-HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unadventurous\nA charade of STAY ('guy', a support for a tent, for example) plus ATHOME, an anagram ('off') of 'the' plus OMA ('w**OMA**n 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: Small-minded? Afraid so! (6)","output":"### Answer: SCARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Afraid so!\nA charade of S ('small') plus CARED ('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: Conservatives behind the Times newspaper, not the Scotsman (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD GUARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conservatives\nA charade of OLD ('behind the times') plus GUARD[ian] ('newspaper') minus IAN ('not the Scotsman' at least in crosswordese)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stood next to current queen (4)","output":"### Answer: RANI \n ### Explanation: Definition: queen\nA charade of RAN ('stood' for political office) plus I (standard symbol for electrical '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: Well-off area: right district selected originally for a Keith or Gordon? (8)","output":"### Answer: RICHARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Keith or Gordon?\nA charade of RICH ('well-off') plus A ('area') plus RDS ('**R**ight District **S**elected 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: Doctor X, vegan animal rights activist (4)","output":"### Answer: MOBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegan animal rights activist\nA charade of MO ('doctor') plus BY ('X', mathematical symbol for multiplication), 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: Humming after crossword essentially well-constructed (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: well-constructed\nA charade of S ('cros**S**word essentially') plus OLID ('humming', rank-smelling)."}
{"instruction":"You 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? Part played is routine (10)","output":"### Answer: MECHANICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flute? Part played\nDouble definition, the first being a reference to the character in *A Midsummer Night's Dream*; he is a bellows-mender, and one of the manual workers known as mechanicals."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tip-off, gets hold of fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: RASPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n[g]RASPS ('gets hold of') minus the first letter ('after tip-off'), for the fruit more generally known as raspberries."}
{"instruction":"You 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 vehicle turned up, worked into drawing (8)","output":"### Answer: TRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: dr\nA charade of TRAC, a reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of CART ('farm vehicle') plus TION, an anagram ('worked') of '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: Unfaithful lover is 4 after straying (8)","output":"### Answer: CRESSIDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfa\nAn anagram ('after straying') og 'is' plus SCARED (the answer to '4' down); in Shakespeare's play *Troilus and Cressida*, for example, she is portrayed as the epitome of unfaithful 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: Death of European with no middle name (6)","output":"### Answer: FINISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Death\nFIN[n]ISH ('European') minus the middle N ('with no middle 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: Lots of people, 8 being the 25th of them? (6)","output":"### Answer: CROWDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots of people\n8D is MOB Y; in a Pauline way the 25th after first MOB 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: Long for the longer sleepers perhaps half of LNER and one third of LMS used (4-4)","output":"### Answer: KING-SIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long for the longer sleepers\nPerhaps (to quite the clue) a charade of KING ('half of LNER' could be ER \u2013 for *Edwardus Rex*, obviously, not *Elizabeth Regina*) plus SIZE ('one third of LMS' could be S, an abbreviation which is plausible even though I have not been able to track down a justification for it). The definition refers to the bed size. On the surface, LNER (London and North Eastern Railway) and LMS (London Midland ans Scottish) were railway companies prior to nationalisation in 1948"}
{"instruction":"You 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-seeking expression in article by the Edge (4)","output":"### Answer: AHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attention-seeking expression \nA charade of A (indefinite 'article') plus HEM ('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: More than one solver yet to finish? Child's play, perhaps, using this (2-2)","output":"### Answer: YO-YO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Child's play, perhaps, using this\nYO[u] YO[u] ('more than one solver') minus the last letters ('yet to finish'), with perhaps one-and-a-half definitions."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sausage and mash \u2014 was butter right substitute for energy? (9)","output":"### Answer: BRATWURST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sausage\nAn anagram ('mash') of 'was butter' with the E replaced by R (\"right substitute for 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: Allegedly, food banks produce little fire starters (5)","output":"### Answer: PYROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: little fire starters\nSounds like ('allegedly') PIE ('food') ROWS ('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: Bother with a horse, say, otherwise go back (5)","output":"### Answer: AGGRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bother\nA charade og A GG ('a horse, say') plus RO, a reversal ('go back') of 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: Basic gluing regularly for a DIY tool? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STAPLE GUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a DIY tool\nA charade of STAPLE ('basic') plus GUN ('**G**l**U**i**N**g' regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sends reports of plot discovered in steelworks? (10)","output":"### Answer: TELEGRAPHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sends reports\nAn envelope ('discovered in') of GRAPH ('plot') in TELES, an anagram (-'works') 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: Leaders suggest England's ruled by a European (4)","output":"### Answer: SERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: a European\nFirst letters ('leaders') of '**S**uggest **E**ngland's **R**uled **B**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: Giant bikes require work to replace a bearing (7)","output":"### Answer: CYCLOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giant\nCYCLES ('bikes') with E ('a bearing') removed for ('to replace') OP ('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: Before first kiss, nervously phone fabulous bird (7)","output":"### Answer: PHOENIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabulous bird\nA charade of PHOEN, an anagram ('nervously') of 'phone' plus I ('first') plus X ('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: Type of irrigation: 99? (7)","output":"### Answer: COLONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of irrigation\nA charade of COLON (':') plus IC (variant Roman numeral, '99'; one of the more common non-canonical 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: Jeans exchange hands \u2014 initially, elongated stripes become checks (7)","output":"### Answer: REVISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: checks\nA charade of REVIS, which is LEVIS ('jeans') with the L replaced by R ('exchanging hands'); plus ES ('initially **E**longated **S**tripes*')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 knocked back small drink (4)","output":"### Answer: TOSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nA charade of TOS, a reversal ('knocked back') of SOT ('drunk') plus S ('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: Toad, rabbit and sea dog (10)","output":"### Answer: NATTERJACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toad\nA charade of NATTER ('rabbit') plus JACK ('sea 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: For Penn and Teller, according to Carroll, it's a driving mechanism (9)","output":"### Answer: PROPELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a driving mechanism\nA charade of PRO ('for') plus PELLER, a , a construct 'according to Carroll' put in the mouth of Humpty Dumpty in *Through the Looking Glass*, blending 'Penn' and '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: Film-maker Shyamalan wants opening of movie to be darkness (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: darkness\nManoj Nelliyetty Shyamalan, generally known as M Night Shyamalan ('film-maker' best known for *The Sixth Sense*); M is 'opening of **M**ovie') and NIGHT is the remainder."}
{"instruction":"You 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 guitarists have the last word over vote (5)","output":"### Answer: AXMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: American guitarists\nAn envelope ('over') of X ('vote') in AMEN ('the 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: Electrical devices grill her toast on Sunday (9)","output":"### Answer: RHEOSTATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Electrical devices\nAn anagram ('grill') of 'her toast' plus S ('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: Pound locks up special animal (5)","output":"### Answer: BEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\nAn envelope ('locks up') of S ('special') in BEAT ('pound')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A new setter, I state, is heavenly (9)","output":"### Answer: ANGELICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavenly\nA charade of 'a' plus N ('new') plus GEL ('setter' \u2013 not the dog, nor the crossword writer, but something which assumes a jelly-like consistency) plus 'I' plus CAL (California, '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: Cryptically, God in sin? (10)","output":"### Answer: WRONGDOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sin?\nWordplay in the answer ('cryptically'): 'God in' is an anagram (WRONG) 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: Racing cars like to carry 50 7s (7)","output":"### Answer: RASCALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 7s\nA charade of RASC, an anagram ('racing'?) of 'cars' plus ALS, an envelope ('to carry') of L (Roman numeral, '50') in AS ('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: Restaurant where Spooner's woman to come first (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TEA SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restaurant\nA Spoonerism of SHE TOP ('woman to come 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: Light beer after a drop of pilsner (4)","output":"### Answer: PALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\nA charade of P ('a drop of **P**ilsner') plus 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: Scoundrel to attempt return, hiding in Paris street (5)","output":"### Answer: ROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scoundre\nAn envelope ('hiding in') of OG, a reversal ('return') of GO ('attempt') in RUE ('Paris 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: Rock bands love sex from behind in isolated environments (9)","output":"### Answer: SANDBOXES \n ### Explanation: Definition: isolated environments\nA charade of SANDB, an anagram ('rock') of 'bands' plus O ('love') plus XES ('sex from 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: I never slow cook animals (10)","output":"### Answer: WOLVERINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: animals\nAn anagram ('cook') of 'I never 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: Approximately 1000 top best in revolt \u2014 it's a really nasty place to be (9)","output":"### Answer: CACOTOPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a really nasty place to be\nA charade of CA (*circa*, 'approximately') plus C (Roman numeral, '100'-) plus O (-'0') plus 'top' plus IA, a reversal ('in revolt') of AI (A-1, '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: Longing for battle, lost again (9)","output":"### Answer: NOSTALGIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Longin\nAn anagram ('battle') of 'lost 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: Sycophant in slow-moving vehicle (7)","output":"### Answer: CRAWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sycophant\nDouble 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: Umpire trading iron for titanium \u2014 now he no longer works (7)","output":"### Answer: RETIREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: now he no longer works\nREFEREE ('umpire') with FE (chemical symbol, 'iron') replaced by ('trading \u2026 for') TI ('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: Most annoyed about a little bit of rainy weather (5)","output":"### Answer: STORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: weather\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('a little bit of **R**ainy') in STOM, an anagram ('annoyed') of '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: Football clothing starts to excite strikers and wingers (5)","output":"### Answer: KITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: wingers\nA charade of KIT ('football clothing') lus ES ('starts to **E**xcite **S**trikers'), for 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: Capital to be seen during October\/November (4)","output":"### Answer: BERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nA hidden answer ('to be seen during') in 'Octo**BER**\/**N**ovember'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 poetess with an aversion to fools erasing name on biro? (6)","output":"### Answer: SAPPHO \n ### Explanation: Greek poetess with an aversion to fools erasing name on biro? (6)\nSAP PHO[bic] ('with an aversion to fools') minus BIC ('erasing name on biro')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dissertation not say in essay, described with what we have here (6)","output":"### Answer: THESIS \n ### Explanation: Dissertation not say in essay, described with what we have here (6)\nAn envelope ('described with') of ES ('not say in **ES**say') in THIS ('what we have 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: Approach food items fresh from the frier? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CHIP SHOT \n ### Explanation: Approach food items fresh from the frier? (4,4)\nCHIPS HOT ('food items fresh from the frier')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 where one after mass transported by people in a ferment (10)","output":"### Answer: POPEMOBILE \n ### Explanation: Vehicle where one after mass transported by people in a ferment (10)\nAn envelope ('transported by') of MOB ('mass') plus I ('one') in POPELE, an anagram ('in a ferment') of 'people', with a hint of an extended 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: Darling behind my back, swoon (4,4)","output":"### Answer: KEEL OVER \n ### Explanation: Darling behind my back, swoon (4,4)\nA charade of KEE, a reversal ('back') of EEK ('my' as an interjection; not very close, I feel) plus LOVER ('darling')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bagging new job, I haven't been informed (4,3,2)","output":"### Answer: DON\u2019T ASK ME \n ### Explanation: Head bagging new job, I haven't been informed (4,3,2)\nAn envelopoe ('bagging') of N ('new') plus TASK ('job') in DOME ('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: Dubious humming, intro forgotten (4)","output":"### Answer: IFFY \n ### Explanation: Dubious humming, intro forgotten (4)\n[w]IFFY or [n]IFFY ('humming' in the sense of strongly smelling) with the first letter removed ('intro 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: In need of repair, some girl pinning a dress up (9)","output":"### Answer: GLAMORISE \n ### Explanation: In need of repair, some girl pinning a dress up (9)\nAn envelope ('pinning') of 'a' in GLMORISE, an anagram ('in need of repair') of 'some 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: What we do carelessly in writing about an Amercan state? (8)","output":"### Answer: MISSOURI \n ### Explanation: What we do carelessly in writing about an Amercan state? (8)\nI can only see MISS OUR I, which strikes me as weak."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cabin in block (6)","output":"### Answer: BHUTAN \n ### Explanation: Country cabin in block (6)\nAn envelope (in') of HUT ('cabin') in BAN ('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: Engine part with nut on screw (10)","output":"### Answer: CRANKSHAFT \n ### Explanation: Engine part with nut on screw (10)\nA charade of CRANK ('nut') plus SHAFT ('screw', defraud)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actually live (2,2,7)","output":"### Answer: AS IT HAPPENS \n ### Explanation: Actually live (2,2,7)\nDouble 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: Bill when Charles will reign? (6)","output":"### Answer: POSTER \n ### Explanation: Bill when Charles will reign? (6)\nPOST 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: Name dividing Washington and Berlin? (6)","output":"### Answer: IRVING \n ### Explanation: Name dividing Washington and Berlin? (6)\n'Washington' IRVING (author of *Rip van Winkle* and *The Legend of Sleepy Hollow) and IRVING 'Berlin' (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: Movement as follows lion stopped by head of zookeepers (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHERZO \n ### Explanation: Movement as follows lion stopped by head of zookeepers (7)\nAn envelope ('stopped by') of Z ('head of **Z**ookeepers') in SC (an abbreviation, not given in Chambers but it is in Collins online, of scilicet, meaning namely, 'as follows') plus HERO ('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: Musical flower (5)","output":"### Answer: POPPY \n ### Explanation: Musical flower (5)\nDouble definition; apparently there have been two musical comedies of 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: River hot, shade burnt? (6)","output":"### Answer: HUMBER \n ### Explanation: River hot, shade burnt? (6)\nA charade of H ('hot') plus UMBER ('shade burnt'; burnt umber is 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: Sound of setter filling puzzle up for speaker (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBWOOFER \n ### Explanation: Sound of setter filling puzzle up for speaker (9)\nAn envelope ('filling') of WOOF ('sound of setter') in SUBER,a reversal ('up' in a down light) of REBUS ('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: Fine material cut, so lustrous (7)","output":"### Answer: SILVERY \n ### Explanation: Fine material cut, so lustrous (7)\nA charade of SIL[k] ('fine material') minus the last letter ('cut') plus VERY ('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: Surrealist dunking fish factory in gin, as weird (5,8)","output":"### Answer: SPIKE MILLIGAN \n ### Explanation: Surrealist dunking fish factory in gin, as weird (5,8)\nAn envelope ('dunking') of PIKE ('fish') plus MILL ('factory') in SIGAN, an anagram ('weird') of 'gin as', for the main writer of *The Goon Show*, and the surreal television comedy series starting with Q5."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A raft travelling south carrying pieces from shore? (9)","output":"### Answer: THOUSANDS \n ### Explanation: A raft travelling south carrying pieces from shore? (9)\nAn envelope ('carrying') of SAND ('pieces from shore') in THOUS, an anagram ('travelling') of 'south'; the definition is an indeterminate large 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: Bone crusher ultimately in ferment (7)","output":"### Answer: STIRRUP \n ### Explanation: Bone crusher ultimately in ferment (7)\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('crushe**R** ultimately') is STIR UP ('ferment'); the bone is in 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: Tough seafood, starter changed (7)","output":"### Answer: MOBSTER \n ### Explanation: Tough seafood, starter changed (7)\nLOBSTER ('seafood') with the L replaced by M ('starter 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: Belt out to bind organ, very painful (7)","output":"### Answer: SEARING \n ### Explanation: Belt out to bind organ, very painful (7)\nAn envelope ('to bind') of EAR ('organ') in SING ('belt 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: As well for French and English as English rival? (6)","output":"### Answer: AUSSIE \n ### Explanation: As well for French and English as English rival? (6)\nA charade of AUSSI ('as well for French') plus E ('English'); rivals in the 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: On reflection, somewhat grim, a musty taste sensation (5)","output":"### Answer: UMAMI \n ### Explanation: On reflection, somewhat grim, a musty taste sensation (5)\nA hidden ('somewhat') reversed ('on reflection') answer in 'gr**IM A MU**sty'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 row of crops at one end of the country? (8)","output":"### Answer: CORNWALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: one end of the country\nCORN 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: Scores four? Many more (6)","output":"### Answer: EIGHTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scores four\n20 x 4 = 80. I provide the maths, the least you can do is to provide the classification 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: Work to do, then, promptly (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ON THE DOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: promptly\nAn anagram ('work') of 'to do 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: Philosopher speaking in a crackly whisper (6)","output":"### Answer: RUSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: crackly whisper\nSounds like ('speaking') RUSSEL (Bertrand, '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: Priest on holiday who's sacked for toying with children (6,9)","output":"### Answer: FATHER CHRISTMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: who's sacked for toying with childre\nA charade of FATHER ('priest') plus CHRISTMAS ('holiday')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in, one has a trying time (5)","output":"### Answer: JUROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxed in, one has a trying time\nCryptic 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: Request directions, being awry (5)","output":"### Answer: ASKEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: being awry\nASK E W."}
{"instruction":"You 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 really expect to describe Bob's family quarrel? (4,7,4)","output":"### Answer: HOPE AGAINST HOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not really expect\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 after small girl, who may be on thin ice (6)","output":"### Answer: SKATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: who may be on thin ice\nA charade of S ('small') plus KATE ('girl') plus R ('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: Mountain originally broken in seven pieces (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BEN NEVIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mountain\nA charade of B ('originally **B**roken') plus ENNEVIS, an anagram ('pieces') of 'in seven'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Audibly breathe a cunning plan (6)","output":"### Answer: WHEEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Audibly breathe\nDouble 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: Many distributed our menus (8)","output":"### Answer: NUMEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Many\nAn anagram ('distributed') of 'our menus'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 working period; time for lunch? (7)","output":"### Answer: NOONDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: time for lunch?\nA charade of 'no' plus ON ('working') plus DAY ('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: How mortgage may be secured free of charge (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: How mortgage may be secured\nDouble 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: Crazy about one girl (4)","output":"### Answer: MAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one') in MAD ('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: Spotted large number at church in past (7)","output":"### Answer: BLOTCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spotted\nAn envelope ('in') of LOT ('large number') plus CH ('church') in BY ('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: Miserly girls just avoided accidents (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NEAR MISSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: just avoided accident\nDefinition and literal interpretation (or double definition, 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: Are they before or after chickens? (4)","output":"### Answer: EGGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Are they before or after chickens?\nMinimally cryptic 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: Starry artists tell a reviewer's hiding (7)","output":"### Answer: STELLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starry\nA hidden ('hiding') answer in 'artist**S TELL A R**eviewer'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 plot for gore and mayhem (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ROOF GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: High-level plot\nAn anagram ('mayhem') of 'for gore 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: All the same, these letters give a basic education (3,5,2)","output":"### Answer: THE THREE RS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \nDefinition and literal interpretation (kind 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: Factory on holiday emptied and idle (4-3)","output":"### Answer: WORK-SHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: idle\nA charade of WORKS ('factory') plus HY ('**H**olida**Y** emptied')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 group of swingers (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BIG BAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grand group of swinger\nCryptic 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: Pick one parent as the best (7)","output":"### Answer: OPTIMUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the best\nA charade of OPT ('pick') plus I ('one') plus MUM ('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: Secured change of diet (4)","output":"### Answer: TIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secured\nAn anagram ('change of') of '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: Handle call (4)","output":"### Answer: NAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle\nDouble 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: Show of affection: awfully frisky, but \u2026 let's! (9,4)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERFLY KISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show of affection\nAn anagram ('awfully') of 'frisky but lets'. A butterfly kiss is offered by stroking someone on the cheek, or elsewhere, with the eyelashes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somewhere in W Indies, Antigua evacuated to make room for Polish (5)","output":"### Answer: ARUBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somewhere in W Indies\nAn envelope, presented as a replacement: the interior letters of 'A[ntibu]A' are replaced by ('evacuated to make room for') RUB ('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: Making feeble slang for 'criticise a load of jewellery' (9)","output":"### Answer: DISABLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Making feeble\nA charade of DIS (alternative for diss, 'slang for criticise') plus 'a' plus BLING ('load of 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: Informed state of Royal Engineers in Swansea on manoeuvres (9)","output":"### Answer: AWARENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Informed state\nAn envelope ('in') of RE ('Royal Engineers') in AWANESS, an anagram ('on manoeuvres') of 'Swansea'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bunch of shops sent back hairy Bolivian (5)","output":"### Answer: LLAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairy Bolivian\nA reversal ('sent back') of A MALL ('a bunch of shops'). The domesticated llama is not restricted to Bolivia, and its coat is more often described al 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: 'Sorceress': who knows how many 's's? (7)","output":"### Answer: SPELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sorceress\nDouble definition; the question is not rhetorical."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sore, a thorax injected with iodine (7)","output":"### Answer: ACHIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most sore\nAn envelope ('injected with') of I (chemical symbol, 'iodine') in A CHEST ('a thorax')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, bats halt, reaching German conference venue (7)","output":"### Answer: POTSDAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: German conference venue\nA reversal ('heading west') of MAD ('bats') plus STOP ('halt'). Potsdam was the site of the 1945 conference at which Churchill, Truman and Stalin met to lay out the post-war future of Germany and the rest of 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: Land crumbling into sea (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\nAn anagram ('crumbling') of 'into 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: Hair in smoked salmon: reported (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hair\nSounds like ('reported') LOX ('smoked salmon; a word imported from Yiddish)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Luxuriant merriment during second date, money spent on wicked things (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SLUSH FUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: money spent on wicked things\nAn envelope ('during') of LUSH ('luxuriant') plus FUN ('merriment') in S ('second') plus D ('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: Undemanding diversion, then, a period in Lichtenstein's career? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SOAP OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Undemanding diversion\nA charade of SO ('then') plus A POP ERA ('a period in Lichtenstein's career'; a reference to the pop artist Roy Lichtenstein)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 who enraged Nazi sensibilities, primarily! (5)","output":"### Answer: OWENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Olympi\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**O**lympian **W**ho **E**nraged **N**azi **S**ensibilities'. Jesse Owens was a black American who won four gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. So much for Aryan supremacy."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Kane (Cap.), getting trophy after month, we're told by foundation (7,4-2)","output":"### Answer: PANCAKE MAKE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: foundation\nA charade of PANCAKE, an anagram ('harry') of 'Kane Cap' plus MAKE-UP, which sounds like ('we're told') MAY CUP ('trophy after month'). For the surface, Harry Kane is the Captain of the England soccer 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: Hour of anticipation: Glaswegian singer to turn up and screech (7)","output":"### Answer: ULULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: screech\nA reversal ('to turn up' in a down light) of ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival, 'hour of anticipation') plus LULU (Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, professional name Lulu, grew up in Glasgow, 'Glaswegian 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: Time composer made decisions, went on the road (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAVELLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: went on the road\nA charade of T ('time') plus RAVEL (Maurice, 'composer') plus LED ('made decisions'; a little loose, 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: Removing half of moat crossing: that's elevation! (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: elevation\n'Removing half of' [drawb]RIDGE ('moat crossing')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eats crow and louse, heartless caf\u00e9's condemned (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOSES FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eats crow\nA charade of LOSE ('lo[u]se heartless') plus SFACE, an anagram ('condemned') of 'cafe'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 regularly, harbour in Kuala Lumpur (it's somewhere in Asia) (5)","output":"### Answer: KABUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's somewhere in Asia\nAn envelope ('in') of ABU ('seen regularly h**A**r**B**o**U**r') in KL ('Kuala Lumpur' \u2013 the abbreviation is even given in Chambers, and, of course, there is our contributor KLColin, until and unless he moves 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: Mushroom in Bangladeshi takeaway (7)","output":"### Answer: SHITAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mushroom\nA hidden answer in 'Banglade**SHI TAKE**away'. I am more familiar with the alternative version shiitake."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wandering, passed a palm tree, led to these in a story (5,6)","output":"### Answer: ADAM\u2019S APPLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree, led to these in a story\nAn anagram ('wandering') of 'passed a palm'. The definition refers to the tale that the human Adam's apple is the result of the forbidden fruit becoming stuck in Adam'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: 'Much-loved creatures', soldier ant and asp? Questionable (5,6)","output":"### Answer: GIANT PANDAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Much-loved creatures\nA charade of GI ('soldier') plus 'ant' plus PANDAS, an anagram ('questionable') of 'and asp'. I like 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: Spooner's to frustrate Playboy: bottom cut (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RUMP STEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: bottom cut\nA Spoonerism of STUMP RAKE ('frustrate playboy')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thriller director's Problem With Avian (9)","output":"### Answer: HITCHCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thriller director\nA charade of HITCH ('problem') plus COCK ('avian'), with a nod to his film *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: With perfect exactness, carbon copies captured a collection of notes (7)","output":"### Answer: TOCCATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: collection of notes\nA charade of TOCCAT, an envelope ('captured') of CC ('carbon copies' even if it is now unlikely to involve stained fingers) in TO A T ('with perfect exactness'); 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: In France, contemporary cooking: oven; uvula, evenly sliced (7)","output":"### Answer: NOUVEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: In France, contemporary\nAn anagram ('cooking') of 'oven' plus UUA, the odd-numbered letters ('evenly sliced') of '**U**v**U**l**A**'. Note that 'cooking' does not belong with the definition; that would suggest the feminine nouvelle 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: Bed's seen with Everyman in: rising; uncomplaining (5)","output":"### Answer: STOIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncomplaining\nA reversal ('rising' in a down light) of an envelope ('with \u2026 in') of I ('Everyman') in COT'S ('bed'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: Partially stun armadillo to render harmless (5)","output":"### Answer: UNARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: render harmless\nA hidden answer in 'st**UN ARM**adillo'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's online flimflam (3,4)","output":"### Answer: CON GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: flimflam\nA charade of CONGA (-'line') plus ME ('Paul'). The '(i)s on'- just gives the order of the 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: Heavy metal band's flamboyant front man (7)","output":"### Answer: MERCURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavy metal\nDouble 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: As fine white powder may be initially snorted, lifting spirits? (4-7)","output":"### Answer: SELF-RAISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: As fine white powder may be\nA charade of S ('initially **S**norted') plus ELF RAISING ('lifting spirits' \u2013 as a phrase, to justify the plural). The definition refers to flour; do not try to inhale."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Juggling not right, as entertain\u00adment frightening children (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GHOST TRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertain\u00adment frightening children\nAn anagram ('juggling') of 'not right 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: Pirate almost stealing gold coin (6)","output":"### Answer: FLORIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: coin\nAn envelope ('stealing') of ~~AU (chemical symbol, 'gold')~~\u00a0*O**R (heraldic, 'gold')* in FLIN[t] ('pirate' in *Treasure Island* etc.) 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 moment has arrived where winger tackles relative after greeting (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: THIS IS IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: The moment has arrived\nAn envelope ('tackles') of HI ('greeting') plus SIS ('relative') in TIT (bird, '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: Show a dye liberally applied to lid in essence \u2014 here? (9)","output":"### Answer: EYESHADOW \n ### Explanation: Show a dye liberally applied to lid in essence \u2014 here? (9)\nA charade of E ('lid in **E**ssence') plus YESHADOW, an anagram ('liberally') of 'show a dye'. I think the definition is problematical: the intent is surely somewhere in the extended definition\/&lit range, but 'show' and '- here' do not sit comfortably as an &lit. '- here' in particular follows a construction which Paul has used before, but it refers back to 'lid', and is not a definition to be extended. I would rate this a nice try, but no cigar."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hollowed out, nothing inside old red fruit (5)","output":"### Answer: MANGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\nAn envelope ('inside') of NG ('hollowed out, **N**othin**G**') in MAO ('old 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: Impact, by the sound of it, reversed in experimental psychology (5)","output":"### Answer: SPLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impact, by the sound of it\nA hidden reversed answer in 'experimen**TAL PS**ychology'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 set is requiring effort after evidence of blow (9)","output":"### Answer: DENTISTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work on set\nA charade of DENT ('evidence of blow') plus 'is' plus TRY ('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: Spectacles in time slipped into Bill Gates's trousers? (8)","output":"### Answer: PAGEANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spectacles\nAn envelope ('slipped into') of AGE ('time') in PANTS ('Bill Gates's trousers' \u2013 as an Americanism)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Underperforming? A poet (6)","output":"### Answer: NERUDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\nA charade of NERUD, an anagram (-'performing') of 'under'-; 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: Capital of Louisiana in answer, one gathered? This isn't! (3,7)","output":"### Answer: NEW ORLEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: This isn't\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('capital of **L**ouisiana') in NEWOREANS, an anagram ('gathered') of 'answer one'. The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Portion including a carrot (4)","output":"### Answer: BAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: carrot\nAn envelope ('including') of 'a' in BIT ('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: Pop star back in country garden (7)","output":"### Answer: ROCKERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: garden\nA charade of ROCKER ('pop star') plus Y ('back in countr**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: Covering area, look for New York running back for New York team (7)","output":"### Answer: YANKEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: New York team\nA reversal ('running back') of SEEK ('look for') plus NAY, an envelope ('covering') of A ('area') in NY ('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: Decorate article that's boring too (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decorate\nAn envelope ('that's boring') of A (indefinite 'article') plus OVERLY ('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: Do well in filing of a report (2,3)","output":"### Answer: GO FAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do well\nA hidden answer in 'filin**G OF A R**eport'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 concealing eye colour (7)","output":"### Answer: MAGENTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\nAn envelope ('concealing') of AGENT (private 'eye') in MA (progenitor')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one in charge when head is sacked (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Need\nAn envelope ('in') of I ('one') in [r]ENTAL ('charge') minus the first letter ('when head is sacked')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 verboten to wear Speedos, say, for members of the clergy (9)","output":"### Answer: CARDINALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: members of the clergy\nAn envelope ('to wear') of N ('ultimately verbote**N**') in CAR DIALS ('speedos, say \u2013 that is, speedometers; not a budgie smuggler in 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: Party hearing about delivery groups likely to provoke argument (13)","output":"### Answer: CONTROVERSIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: likely to provoke argumen\nAn envelope ('about') of OVERS (cricket, 'delivery groups') in CON (Conservative, 'party') plus TRIAL ('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: Prep done by hybrid tool inspiring an early settler? (9)","output":"### Answer: SPADEWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prep\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of A DEW ('an early settler') in SPORK ('hybrid tool' \u2013 a portmanteau word for an eating utensil combining the functions of spoon and fork)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 put on crate, briefly (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dummy\nA charade of PLACE ('put') plus BO[x] ('crate') minus the 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: Country one visits while I head northwards (7)","output":"### Answer: TUNISIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA reversal ('northwards' in a down light) of an envelope ('visits') of I ('one') in AS ('while') plus 'I' plus NUT ('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: Drink on top of wardrobe featured in feast (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED WINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of RE ('on') plus DWINE, an envelope ('featured in') of W ('top of **W**ardrobe') in DINE ('feast'),"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Visitor to bank, perhaps, left in indignation (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Visitor to bank, perhaps\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('left') in ANGER ('indignation')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 child almost flipped over puzzle setter (5)","output":"### Answer: RUBIK \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle setter\nA charade of RUB ('polish') plus IK, a reversal ('flipped over') of KI[d] ('child') minus its last letter ('almost'). The definition refers to Rubik's 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: A basis for prayers (4-4)","output":"### Answer: PRIE-DIEU \n ### Explanation: A basis for prayers (4-4)\nCryptic definition; it is a prayer 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: Round bag (5)","output":"### Answer: CATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Round\nDouble definition, the first being a canonical 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: Sailor Bill opens two consecutive letters (4)","output":"### Answer: JACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailor\nAn envelope ('opens') of AC (account, 'bill') in J K ('two consecutive 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: At first sight, a campfire's about to engulf one (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PRIMA FACIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: At first sight\nAn envelope ('to engulf') of I ('one') in PRIMAFACE, an anagram ('about') of 'a campfire'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 replacing one with daughter, Merry (6)","output":"### Answer: TIDDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Merry\nTIDILY ('neatly') with the second I replaced by D ('replacing one with 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: Keeper likely to get a buzz from a new strip to go over international one (8)","output":"### Answer: APIARIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keeper likely to get a buzz\nA charade of 'a' plus PIARIST, an envelope ('to go over') of I ('international') plus A ('one') in PRIST, an anagram ('new') of 'strip', with a cryptic 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 out drugs for trials (7)","output":"### Answer: CROSSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: trials\nA charade of CROSS ('put out', annoyed) plus ES ('drugs'); 'trial' in the sense of a bugbear."}
{"instruction":"You 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 outskirts of Los Angeles, snake passes for fish? (7)","output":"### Answer: LADDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: passes for fish\nAn envelope ('in') of ADDER ('snake') in LS ('the outskirts of **L**os Angele**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: Infection of one's darling \u2014 getting one shot (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPETIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infection\nA charade of I'M ('one's' \u2013 one is) plus PET ('darling') plus I ('one') plus GO ('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: Rock group members' initially short tempers (6)","output":"### Answer: STONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock group members\nA charade of S ('initially **S**hort') plus TONES ('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: Black-eyed Susan, environmental activist and international ace (10)","output":"### Answer: THUNBERGIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black-eyed Susan\nA charade of THUNBERG (, 'environmental activist') plus I ('international', second appearance) plus A ('ace'), for the vine, one of the plants called Black-eyed Susans.."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old bowler possibly arrived at end of pitch? (4)","output":"### Answer: HATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Has old\nA charade of HAT ('bowler, possibly') plus H ('end of pitc**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: Wife is a printer? Shows she's not being serious (5)","output":"### Answer: WINKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shows she's not being serious\nA charade of W ('wife') plus INKS (is a 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: Dodgy dealer goes in back way for sewing machine parts (8)","output":"### Answer: TREADLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: sewing machine parts\nAn envelope ('goes in') of READLE, an anagram ('dodgy') of 'dealer' in TS, a reversal ('back') of ST ('way'). A somewhat old sewing machine part, at least in this part 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: Stranger from France reorganised IKEA on return (8)","output":"### Answer: FREAKIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stranger\nA charade of FR ('France') plus EAKI, an anagram ('reorganised') of 'IKEA' plus ER, a reversal ('return') of RE ('on'). I really wanted the answer to be FREAKINO, a bizarre elementary particle, perhaps the constituent of Dark 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: Aim at spot at centre of token (4)","output":"### Answer: SEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aim at\nA charade of SEE ('spot') plus K ('centre of to**K**en')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Surgical procedure means life and beginnings of prodigious sex \u2014 yes! (6)","output":"### Answer: BIOPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surgical procedure\nA charade of BIO- ('means life' \u2013 'means' indicates that the reference is to a prefix) plus PSY ('beginnings of **P**rodigious **S**ex \u2013 **Y**es'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 transplant claim involving setters? (7)","output":"### Answer: MUSICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hair\nAn envelope ('involving') of US ('setters') in MICAL, an anagram ('transplant') of 'claim'. The question mark indicates that 'Hair' is an indication by example of a 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: Asiatic cooks taking cocaine for painful condition (8)","output":"### Answer: SCIATICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: painful condition\nAn envelope ('taking') of C ('cocaine') in SCIATIA, an anagram ('cooks') of 'asiatic'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 term for a medium asteroid orbiting round America (5,5)","output":"### Answer: STEAM RADIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disparaging term for a medium\nAn envelope ('round') of AM ('America') in STERADIO, an anagram ('orbiting'?) of 'asteroid'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rockers possibly making church appearances (6)","output":"### Answer: CHAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rockers possibly\nA charade of CH ('church') plus AIRS ('appearances')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, missing nothing, considering disorder (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCERNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astute\nAn anagram ('disorder') of 'c[o]nsidering' minus the O ('missing 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: Placed in centre pile: 'Psycho\u00adlogical Recurring Attacks' (8)","output":"### Answer: EPILEPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recurring Attacks\nA hidden answer ('placed in') in 'centr**E PILE PSY**cological'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: X-ray unit or back specialist hospital department's information (8)","output":"### Answer: ROENTGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: X-ray unit\nA charade of RO, a reversal ('back') of 'or' plus ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat, 'specialist hospital department') plus 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: 2 in 100 Poles have a duty to go inside (7)","output":"### Answer: NOUGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2 in 100\nAn envelope ('to go inside') of OUGHT ('have a duty') in NS ('poles'). Indeed, there a two noughts in '100', count 'em."}
{"instruction":"You 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 doctor, one who favours war (6)","output":"### Answer: MOHAWK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native American\nA charade of MO ('doctor') plus HAWK ('one who favour`s 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: Treacherous types: racers, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: SNAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treacherou\nDouble definition (at least, the second is an indication by example, hence the '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: Said to be a conflicted character's mask (4)","output":"### Answer: HIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mask\nSounds like ('said') HYDE ('a conflicted character', a reference to *The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde* by Robert Louis 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: Regroup behind mountains (9)","output":"### Answer: REARRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regroup\nA charade of REAR ('behind') plus RANGE ('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: Brewer's agent definitely saves a ton (5)","output":"### Answer: YEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brewer's agent\nA charade of YEAS, an envelope ('saves') of 'a' in YES ('definitely'); plus T ('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: Australian and Yankee hosting finest PM (7)","output":"### Answer: AUTOPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM\nAn envelope ('hosting') of TOP ('finest') in AUS ('Australian') plus Y ('Yankee')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 power cut Repub\u00adlican gets shock (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shock\nAn envelope ('in the middle of') of R ('Republican') in OUTAGE ('power 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: Late spin doctor carried in current up north (5)","output":"### Answer: TARDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late\nAn envelope ('carried in') of RD, a reversal ('spin') of DR ('doctor') in TAY (river in Scotland, 'current up 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: Education graduates quietly study cover at night (9)","output":"### Answer: BEDSPREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover at night\nA charade of BEDS ('education graduates') plus P ('quietly') plus READ ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dentist before and after qualifying? (4,11)","output":"### Answer: ORAL EXAMINATION \n ### Explanation: Test for dentist before and after qualifying? (4,11)\nCryptic\/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: Labelled each book stolen by cardinal (9)","output":"### Answer: EARMARKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labelled\nA charade of EA ('each') plus RMARKED, an envelope ('stolen by') of MARK ('book' of the New Testament) in RED ('cardinal')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one drug inside another (5)","output":"### Answer: CHOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jam\nAn envelope ('inside') of H (heroin, 'one drug') in COKE (cocaine, '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: Replacement chopper unwisely turned east (7)","output":"### Answer: DENTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Replacement chopper\nA charade of DENTUR, an anagram ('unwisely') of 'turned'; plus E ('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: Scream one's stifled at church crush (7)","output":"### Answer: SQUELCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: s \nA charade of SQUE[a]L ('scream') minus the A ('one's stifled') plus CH ('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: Wife comes in behind Labour (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour\nAn envelope ('comes in') of W ('wife') in SEAT ('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: Game girl tours part of the UK, a fabulous place (9)","output":"### Answer: RURITANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabulous place\nThe components of the wordplay are clear: RU (Rugby Union, 'game'), RITA ('girl'), NI (Northern Ireland, 'part of the UK') and 'a'; but 'tours' would seem to indicate an envelope, leaving A NI in the wrong order. I think the 'a' should be placed before 'part' in the clue. *See Crucible's comment @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: Item in trunk you are missing in British seaside resort (10)","output":"### Answer: BREASTBONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Item in trunk\nA charade of BR ('British') plus EASTBO[ur]NE ('seaside resort') minus UR ('you are 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: I ate crab at sea, hence my indigestion? (8)","output":"### Answer: BACTERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: hence my indigestion?\nAn anagram ('at sea') of 'I ate crab', with an allusive \"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: Medic works on last bit of nasty complaint (6)","output":"### Answer: DROPSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\nA charade of DR ('medic') plus OPS ('works') plus Y ('last bit of nast**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: English sailors expressing a feeling of resentment (4)","output":"### Answer: ENVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: feeling of resentment\nA charade of E ('English') plus N[a]VY ('sailors') with the A removed ('expressing 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: Instant victory over Germany renewed strength (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SECOND WIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: renewed strength\nA charade of SECOND ('instant') plus WIN ('victory') plus D (*Deutschland*, IVR '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: Help revolutionary over variable period in US (8)","output":"### Answer: DYSTOPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: US\nAn envelope ('over') of Y (mathematical 'variable') plus STOP (full, 'period') in DIA, a reversal ('revolutionary') of AID ('help'). I take it that the \"definition\" is a comment on the recent state of affairs in the United States, which would make it an unannounced indication by example. U\/S for unnserviceable is the wrong part of speech. *See Crucible's comment @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: Taste last bit of tuna in dish (6)","output":"### Answer: PALATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste\nAn envelope ('in') of A ('last bit of tun**A**') in PLATE ('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: What irritated viewer during last year? (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What irritated viewer\nA hidden answer ('during') in 'la**ST YE**ar', the 'viewer' being an eye, 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: Boycott poet harbouring European buccaneer (10)","output":"### Answer: BLACKBEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: buccaneer\nAn envelope ('harbouring') of E ('European') in BLACK ('boycott') plus BARD ('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: Ass died carrying leader (10)","output":"### Answer: DUNDERHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ass\nA charade og D ('died') plus UNDER ('carrying') plus HEAD ('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: Withdraw two women university introduced (8)","output":"### Answer: EVACUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Withdraw\nAn envelope ('introduced') of U ('university') in EVA CATE ('two women'; the latter is much more commonly spelled with a K, although Cate Blanchett might demur)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rewrite ruling on former respiratory aid (4,4)","output":"### Answer: IRON LUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: former respiratory aid\nAn anagram ('rewrite') of 'ruling 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: Send up note for producer of junket (6)","output":"### Answer: RENNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: producer of junket\nA reversal ('send up' in a down light) of TENNER (\u00a310 'note'); The 'junket' is a dessert of flavoured milk curdled with rennet."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shakers film set in vineyards (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shakers\nAn envelope ('set in') of ET (the Extra-Terrestrial, to give the 'film' its full title) in CRUS ('vineyards'). The 'shakers' are for salt and pepper."}
{"instruction":"You 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 first half of find (4)","output":"### Answer: DISC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nDISC[over] ('find') 'first 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: Very old 8, for instance (4)","output":"### Answer: SORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very old\nDouble definition, the first being an 'old' word for 'very' (eg. the poem by Robert Louis Stevenson *Tempest Tossed and Sore Afflicted)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not real? Defending habit, I'm saying it is (2,5)","output":"### Answer: MY TRUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm saying it is\nAn envelope ('defending') of RUT ('habit') in MYTH ('what's not 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: Comic patter not right \u2014 starts to make tasteless crack (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: crack\nAn anagram ('comic') of 'patte[r]' minus the R ('not right') plus MT ('starts to **M**ake **T**asteless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 avoiding comparatively humourless artist (5)","output":"### Answer: DURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: artist\nD[o]URER ('comparatively humourless') minus O ('Oscar avoiding')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from the flood \u2014 keeping daughter oblivious (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE DARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: oblivious\nAn envelope ('keeping') of D ('daughter') in IN THE ARK ('safe from the 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: Sex? Nothing doing! (10)","output":"### Answer: LOVEMAKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sex\nA charade of LOVE (tennis, 'nothing') plus MAKING ('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: Vale! Leaving disheartened, having failed (4)","output":"### Answer: GLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vale\nAn anagram ('having failed') of 'le[avi]ng' minus its middle letters ('disheartened', although the extent of the heart is not 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: Wrong! Isn't that easy going round now (4,7)","output":"### Answer: THIS INSTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: now\nAn envelope ('going round') of SIN ('wrong') in ~~THIISTANT~~ *THISTANT*, an anagram ('easy') of 'isn't 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: Meal that, for Spooner, needed something alcoholic (6,5)","output":"### Answer: PACKED LUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meal\nA Spoonerism of LACKED PUNCH ('needed something 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: Vlad crosswords reportedly finish off country (4)","output":"### Answer: IRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nThe best I can suggest is I RAN[t] ('Vlad crosswords reportedly', with 'crosswords' fancifully as use cross words) minus the last letter ('finish 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: Royal 'leper' under pressure \u2014 he's not himself (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ROLE PLAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's not himself\nAn anagram ('under pressure') of 'royal leper'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in fix around college and university (9)","output":"### Answer: PRINCETON \n ### Explanation: Definition: university\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('Romeo', radio code) in PIN ('fix') plus C (*circa*, 'around') plus ETON ('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: Cancel culture's ending? Heartless construct (5)","output":"### Answer: ERASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\nA charade of E ('cultur**E**'s ending') plus RA[i]SE ('construct') minus 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: Comedian's back, one with incisive material (7)","output":"### Answer: NANKEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\nA charade of N ('comedia**N**'s back') plus AN ('one') plus 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: Coming on, tries to be inventive (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coming\nAn anagram ('to be inventive') of 'on 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: Working method required to cover large part of course (6)","output":"### Answer: MODULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of course\nAn envelope ('to cover') of L ('large') in MO (*modus operandi*, 'working method') plus DUE ('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: Flourish of trumpets at the start \u2014 king entering queen's home (6)","output":"### Answer: THRIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flourish\nA charade of T ('**T**rumpets at the start') plus HRIVE, an envelope ('entering') of R (*rex*, 'king') in HIVE ('queen's home' \u2013 queen bee, 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: Item turned up unbroken (10)","output":"### Answer: UNREMITTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: unbroken\nAn anagram ('up') of 'item 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: Nothing gained by rustic cricket shot (not one for purists) (5)","output":"### Answer: HOICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: cricket shot (not one for purists)\nAn envelope ('gained by') of O ('nothing') in HICK ('rustic')."}
{"instruction":"You 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! That's early in the morning for some into raves (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: 8!\nA charade of AT TEN ('that's early in the morning for some') plus TION, an anagram ('raves') of '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: Next time \u2014 what about November? (4)","output":"### Answer: THEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Next\nA charade of T ('time') plus HE, a reversal ('about') of EH? ('what') plus N ('November', radio 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: On record join Bread singer (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MEAT LOAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\nA charade of MEAT, sounding like ('on record') MEET ('join') plus LOAF ('bread'); for Michael Lee Aday, known by the stage name MEAT 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: Accept some money for watch (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TAKE NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: watch\nDefinition and literal interpretation"}
{"instruction":"You 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 changes round pub \u2014 they work on the surface (10)","output":"### Answer: ASPHALTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they work on the surface\nAn envelope ('round') of PH (Public House, 'pub') in AS ('like') plus ALTERS ('changes')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 crook about books (probably stolen) (3-6)","output":"### Answer: ILL-GOTTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: probably stolen\nAn envelope ('about') of OT (Old Testament, 'books') in ILLGTEN, an anagram ('crook') of '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: Leave home carrying penny metal fastener (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT PIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fastener\nAn envelope ('carrying') of P ('penny') in SPLIT ('leave') plus IN ('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: Event in Illinois accounted for uprising (8)","output":"### Answer: OCCASION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Event\nA hidden reverse ('uprising' in a down clue) in 'Illi**NOIS ACCO**unted'. 'For' is along for the 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: Bundle of energy upset a lot of the same nurses (6)","output":"### Answer: DYNAMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bundle of energy\nAn envelope ('nurses') of YNAM, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of MANY ('a lot of') in DO (*ditto*, '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: Suspend band on radio (6)","output":"### Answer: FREEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspend\nSounds like ('on radio') FRIEZE ('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: News in Brussels on current malaise (5)","output":"### Answer: ENNUI \n ### Explanation: Definition: malaise\nAn envelope ('in') of NN ('news'; N is 'new', so we have two of them here) in EU ('European Union, 'Brussels') plus I (usual symbol for electrical '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: Hard to stop virtuoso for long (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: long\nAn envelope ('to stop') of H ('hard') in ACE ('virtuoso')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rattled by death, calm Shakespearean character (4,7)","output":"### Answer: LADY MACBETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shakespearean character\nAn anagram ('rattled') of 'by death calm'. An apt extended 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: Collected idiot found in a body of water (7)","output":"### Answer: AMASSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collected\nAn envelope ('found in') of ASS ('idiot') in A MED ('a body 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: Initially oriental recreation, it generates animalist miniature imagery? (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIGAMI \n ### Explanation: Initially oriental recreation, it generates animalist miniature imagery? (7)\nFirst letters ('initially', ringing the changes on 'primarily') of '**O**riental **R**ecreation **I**t** G**enerates **A**nimalist **M**iniature **I**magery'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 section of comparative literature (5)","output":"### Answer: ELITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best\nA hidden answer ('section of') in 'comparativ**E LITE**rature'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 might you find plates of meat under a desk? (8)","output":"### Answer: FOOTREST \n ### Explanation: Where might you find plates of meat under a desk? (8)\nCryptic definition, relying on the rhyming slang 'plates of meat' for 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: Unhappy interrogator runs away twice, becomes diplomat (10)","output":"### Answer: NEGOTIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: diplomat\nAn anagram ('unhappy') of 'inte[rr]ogator' minus two Rs ('runs away 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: Flipping catastrophe leading to ill temper (4)","output":"### Answer: MOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: ill temper\nA reversal ('flipping') of DOOM ('catastrophe')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drop of Hermitage, old boy wanting seconds where food's prepared (4)","output":"### Answer: HOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: where food's prepared\nA charade of H ('a drop of **H**ermitage') plus OB ('Old Boy') plus S ('seconds'). Food preparation more often refers to activities prior to cooking, while a hob would be used for the actual stove-top 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: Handsome narcissist in angry radio broadcast (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DORIAN GRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handsome narcissist\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'angry radio', for the protagonist of Oscar Wilde's novel, *The Picture of Dorian Grey\u00a0Gray."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ignore anguished moving prayer (5,3)","output":"### Answer: AGNUS DEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: prayer\nAn anagram ('moving') of 'anguis[h]ed' minus the H ('hard to ignore')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 goddess. Guardian angel? Not entirely (5)","output":"### Answer: DIANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Virgin goddess\nA hidden ('not entirely\") answer in 'guar**DIAN A**ngel',"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ma wanting marsh tits represented in casual clothing (1-6)","output":"### Answer: T-SHIRTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: casual clothing\nAn anagram ('re-presented') of '[ma]rsh tits' minus MA ('ma wanting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 equipment that may be black and hairy? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LAB COAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective equipment\nDouble definition, the second referring to a Labrador 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: Movie's averages sources of pleasure, we're told (4,7)","output":"### Answer: MEAN STREETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Movie\nA charade of MEANS ('averages') plus TREETS, sounding like ('we're told') TREATS ('sources of pleasure'), for the 1973 film directed by Martin Scorsese."}
{"instruction":"You 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 oaf, primarily indolent, lazy, no good? (7)","output":"### Answer: LOAFING \n ### Explanation: Activity of oaf, primarily indolent, lazy, no good? (7)\nSomething in the vicinity of an &lit, if you allow 'activity of' to indicate an anagram, of 'oaf' plus ILNG ('primarily **I**ndolent **L**azy **N**o **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: Tense up, seeing cobblers, etc (8)","output":"### Answer: DESSERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cobblers, etc\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of STRESSED ('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: Announced young woman is accomplished (4)","output":"### Answer: MADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: accomplished\nSounds like ('announced') MAID ('young woman', antique 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: One with sweet tooth's terribly chic: oh, cool! (10)","output":"### Answer: CHOCOHOLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with sweet tooth\nAn anagram ('terribly') of 'chic oh 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: A depicter of English rural life, he brought down Al Capone (5)","output":"### Answer: ELIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A depicter of English rural life\nDouble definition, more or less: Mary Ann Evans, who wrote a well-regarded series of novels under the pen name ; 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: He's next to a bar, temperature becoming hot, getting rejection (5-2)","output":"### Answer: HEAVE-HO \n ### Explanation: Definition: rejection\nA charade of 'he' plus ('next to') A VETO ('a bar') with the T changed to H ('temperature becoming 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: Well, hot drink dispelled any hatred (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: HALE AND HEARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Well\nA charade of H ('hot') plus ALE ('drink') plus ANDHEARTY, an anagram ('dispelled') of 'any hatred'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pithy bard launched pretentious annual celebration (8,5)","output":"### Answer: BIRTHDAY PARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: annual celebration\nA charade of BIRTHDAYP, an anagram ('launched'?) of 'pithy bard'; plus ARTY ('pretentious')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyman's drained Soave in pubs with posh ladies (10)","output":"### Answer: BARONESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: posh ladies\nAn envelope ('in') of ONE'S ('Everyman's', with the impersonal personal pronoun) plus SE ('drained **S**oav**E**') in BARS ('pubs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 out in France: the starters of intestines and brains ingested \u2013 unfit for consumption (8)","output":"### Answer: INEDIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unfit for consumption\nAn envelope ('ingested') of IB ('the starters of **I**ntestines and **B**rains') in INED, an anagram ('out') of 'dine' plus LE ('in France: 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: Moral philosopher, dishonest pig (7)","output":"### Answer: BENTHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moral philosopher\nA charade of BENT ('dishonest') plus HAM ('pig'), 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: Rationale for decapitation: acts of betrayal (7)","output":"### Answer: REASONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rationale\n[t]REASONS ('acts of betrayal') minus the first letter ('for 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: Spy \u2026 or vicar? Odd characters noted in country (5)","output":"### Answer: SYRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nAlternate letters ('odd characters noted') of '**S**p**Y** o**R** v**I**c**A**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: Slight component of fisherman's lures (4)","output":"### Answer: SLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slight\nA hidden answer ('component of') in 'fisherman**S LUR**es'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on Prince Andrew? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: NO SWEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy\nIt helped here that I blogged a very similar clue with the same answer in the ; the reference is to an interview given by Prince Andrew in November 2019, in which part of his rebuttal of sexual charges depended on his claim that at the time he was medically unable to 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: Tone from this straight trip (1,2,1)","output":"### Answer: A TO B \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tone\nDouble definition, the first being a musical interval."}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting Tesla \u2014 bet he crashes! (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE BEATLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1\nAn anagram ('crashes') of 'tesla bet 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: Human ethical argument finally accepted (6)","output":"### Answer: MORTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Human\nAn envelope ('accepted') of T ('argumen**T** finally') in MORAL ('ethical')."}
{"instruction":"You 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\nA charade of SLAP ('hit') plus DASH ('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: Spooner gets B, D#, F# permutations from these instruments (9)","output":"### Answer: KEYBOARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these instruments\nA Spoonerism of B CHORDS ('B, D#, F# permutations')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Jesus raps from the east? Take a break (5)","output":"### Answer: PAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take a break\n'[j]esu[s] [r]ap[s] with the outer letters of both words removed ('endless') and reversed ('from the 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: Gem that's mostly white or pink with green sides (5)","output":"### Answer: PEARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gem that's mostly white or pink\nA charade of PEA ('green') plus RL (right and left, '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: Senior officers kiss cheek (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BRASS NECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheek\nA charade of BRASS ('senior officers') plus NECK ('kiss'). 'Cheek' in the sense of impudence."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with impenetrable vacant stare, reported appearance of US Mafiosi (4-4)","output":"### Answer: WISE-GUYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: US Mafiosi\nA charade of WI ('starting **W**ith **I**mpenetrable') plus SE ('vacant **S**tar**E**') plus GUYS, sounding like ('reported') GUISE ('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: Sounds coming from reactionary and half-hearted session (6)","output":"### Answer: NOISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sounds\nA reversal ('reactionary') of 'ses[s]ion' minus an S ('half-hearted', which is dodgy here, since the SS is not quite in 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: Best not to open this farm \u2014 no cows unfortunately! (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: CAN OF WORMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best not to open this\nAn anagram ('unfortunately') of 'farm no cows'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 monosaccharides get desiccated (4)","output":"### Answer: ARID \n ### Explanation: Definition: desiccated\nA hidden answer in 'monosacch**ARID**es'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tooth enamel defects (7)","output":"### Answer: THWARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prevents\nA charade of TH ('**T**oot**H** enamel' \u2013 and the enamel is indeed on the outside of a tooth) plus WARTS ('defects')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abundantly rocky planet, last in galaxy (7)","output":"### Answer: APLENTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abundantly\nA charade of APLENT, an anagram ('rocky') plus Y ('last in galax**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: Result of using tight controls on Middle Eastern leaders (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result\nFirst letters ('leaders') of **'O**f **U**sing **T**ight **C**ontrols **O**n **M**iddle **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: State half-time wager (5)","output":"### Answer: TIBET \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nA charade of TI ('half-*TI*me') plus 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: Dish including T-bone (7)","output":"### Answer: PATELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone\nAn envelope ('including') of 'T' in PAELLA ('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: Single, appearing for the first time, extremely arty, after love \u2026 (3-3)","output":"### Answer: ONE-WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Single\nA charade of O ('love') plus NEW ('appearing for the first time') plus AY ('extremely **A**rt**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: \u2026 and portrayed as shy (9)","output":"### Answer: WITHDRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: shy\nA charade of WITH ('and') plus DRAWN ('portrayed')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Purity of peas cultivated by relative (7)","output":"### Answer: ASEPSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Purity\nA charade of ASEP, an anagram ('cultivated') of 'peas'; plus SIS ('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: Disease from Eastbourne, say (7,6)","output":"### Answer: SEASIDE RESORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eastbourne, say\nWordplay in the answer: an anagram (RE-SORT) of SEASIDE is '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: Prohibit a clone being developed in this city (9)","output":"### Answer: BARCELONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nA charade of BAR ('prohibit') plus CELONA, an anagram ('being developed') of 'a clone'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about mine? A quiet final tribute (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: final tribute\nAn envelope ('about') of PIT ('mine') plus \"a' plus P (*piano*, 'quiet') in EH? ('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: Boot wearer, upset about closure, takes off (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SENDS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: takes off\nAn envelope ('about') of END ('closure') in SSUP, a reversal ('upset') of PUSS (in Boots, 'boot wearer'), with 'takes off' as mimics mockingly."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ethics to welcome mathematical chief boffin (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEMIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: boffin\nAn envelope ('to welcome') of M ('**M**athematical chief') in CHEIST, an anagram ('work') of 'ethics'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 idiot joining higher education establishment (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get the better of\nA charade of OU (Oxford or Open University, 'higher education establishment') plus TWIT ('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: Matilda's mature figure (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure\nA charade of I'M ('Matilda's') plus AGE ('mature')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reads grid, wrongly showing neglect (9)","output":"### Answer: DISREGARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: neglect\nAn anagram (\"wrongly') of 'reads 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: Entertains multitudes (5)","output":"### Answer: HOSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertains\nDouble 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: Foolishly presenting pearl to investor (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPING PARTNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: investor\nAn anagram ('foolishly') of 'presenting 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: Regularly downplays exclusive (4)","output":"### Answer: ONLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: exclusive\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'd**O**w**N**p**L**a**Y**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: Abandoned European souvenir in outskirts of Detroit (8)","output":"### Answer: DERELICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandoned\nAn envelope ('in') of E ('European') plus RELIC ('souvenir') in DT ('outskirts of **D**etroi**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: Savage female promises to accept returned Apple component (9)","output":"### Answer: FEROCIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Savage\nAn envelope ('to accept') of EROC, a reversal ('returned') of CORE ('apple component') in F ('female') plus IOUS ('promises' 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: Colour of old church, not quite red (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour\nA charade of O ('old') plus CH ('church') plus 're[d]' minus the 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: Is able to return home without me for food (5)","output":"### Answer: NACHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\nA charade of NAC, a reversal ('return') of CAN ('is able to') plus 'ho[me]' '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: Greyish-brown grease ruined clothing (9)","output":"### Answer: DUNGAREES \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothing\nA charade of DUN ('greyish-brown') plus GAREES, an anagram ('ruined') of 'grease'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by half-hearted mob is precious (8)","output":"### Answer: ADORABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: precious\nA charade of ADO ('fuss') plus RAB[b]LE ('mob') minus one of the middle Bs ('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: Returned plans for tinned meat (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: tinned meat\nA reversal ('returned') of MAPS ('plans')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for nice cat aunt took abroad (4,4,7)","output":"### Answer: TAKE INTO ACCOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make provision f\nAn anagram ('abroad') of 'nice cat aunt took'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 regularly sense ciphers (5)","output":"### Answer: CODES \n ### Explanation: Definition: ciphers\nA charade of COD ('fish') plus ES ('regularly s**E**n**S**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: Went down in action involving special constable before finale (9)","output":"### Answer: DESCENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went down\nAn envelope ('involving') of SC ('special constable') plus END ('finale') in DEED ('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: Dance record leading to love (5)","output":"### Answer: DISCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\nA charade of DISC ('record') ls O ('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: Queen after time is a charmer (7)","output":"### Answer: SPELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: charmer\nA charade of SPELL ('time') plus ER ('Queen'). Something has gone wrong here: the answer on the Guardian site is STELLAR \u2013 a perfectly respectable word, but not the answer 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: Spot English agent (4)","output":"### Answer: ESPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spot\nA charade of E ('English') plus SPY ('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: Relative is haggard \u2014 not good! (4)","output":"### Answer: AUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relativ\nA subtraction: [g]AUNT ('haggard') minus the G ('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: Gloomy journalist returning to be dealt with immediately (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPRESSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\nA charade of DE, a reversal ('returning') of ED ('journalist') plus PRESSING ('to be dealt with immediately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's daughter somehow ran off (10)","output":"### Answer: HORSEWOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Centaur's daughter\nAn anagram ('off') of 'somehow 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: Newspaper angle for swimmer (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: swimmer\nA charade of SUN ('newspaper') plus FISH ('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: Press agitated about hotel serving watered-down drinks (9)","output":"### Answer: SPRITZERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: watered-down drinks\nAn envelope ('about') of RITZ ('hotel') in SPERS, an anagram ('agitated') of '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: Whale upset by one caught in crazy gymnastic performances (10)","output":"### Answer: ACROBATICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gymnastic performances\nA charade of ACRO, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of ORCA (killer 'whale') plus BATICS, an envelope ('in') of I ('one') plus C ('caught') in BATS ('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: Good antique piece of tableware initially declared secure (4-6)","output":"### Answer: GOLD-PLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: secure\nA charade of G ('good') plus OLD ('antique') plus PLATE ('piece of tableware') plus D ('initially **D**eclared')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amazing fizzy drink gets a lot of criticism (9)","output":"### Answer: FANTASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amazing\nA charade of FANTA ('fizzy drink', trade name) plus STIC[k] ('criticism') cut short ('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: Saw Charlie secured (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOCKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\nA charade of C ('Charlie', radio code) plus LOCKED ('secured'). 'Saw' as 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: Provide a detailed account of old money (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide a detailed account\nA charade of EX ('old') plus POUND ('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: Dirt around middle of step becomes softened (5)","output":"### Answer: MUTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: softened\nAn envelope ('around') of TE ('middle of s**TE**p') in MUD ('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: Adopt a pseudonym to cover exploits (4)","output":"### Answer: TAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: exploits\nA hidden answer ('to cover') in 'adop**T A PS**eudonym'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaders of American college hiding expenses (4)","output":"### Answer: ACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\nFirst letters ('leaders') of '**A**merican **C**ollege **H**iding **E**xpenses'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jump onto coach after morning with husband (6)","output":"### Answer: AMBUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jump onto\nA charade of AM (*ante meridiem*, 'morning') plus BUS ('coach') plus H ('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: 'Lost', say \u2014 a cult TV series (8)","output":"### Answer: CASUALTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV series\nAn anagram ('lost') of 'say 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: Ambitious poisoner managed to inject it (8)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ambitious\nA charade of ASP ('poisoner') plus IRANT, an envelope ('to inject' \u2013 ambiguous as to which is the inner) of RAN ('managed') 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: Secondary selection of vehicles serviced (6)","output":"### Answer: LESSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secondary\nA hidden answer (selection of') in 'vehic**LES SER**viced'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 players romp back to the start (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: A few players\nRIOT ('romp') with the last letter moved to the front ('back to the 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: Awfully primitive nurses roughly following Florence's lead (10)","output":"### Answer: FEARSOMELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awfully\nA charade of F ('**F**lorence's lead') plus EARSOMELY, an envelope (\"nurses') of SOME ('roughly' \u2013 \"a crowd of some\/roughly fifty people\") in EARLY ('primitive')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 very like another is more unstable (6)","output":"### Answer: ISOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compound very like another\nAn anagram ('unstable') of '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: Escort to dungeon, perhaps, for final confrontation (8)","output":"### Answer: SHOWDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: final confrontation\nSHOW DOWN ('escort to dungeon, 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: Dumpier person in illicit occupation (8)","output":"### Answer: SQUATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dumpier\nDouble 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: Hamlet's last run in southern resort progressed well (6)","output":"### Answer: THROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: progressed well\nA charade of T ('Hamle**T**'s last') plus HROVE, an envelope ('in') of R ('run') in HOVE ('southern resort', forming a city with 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: Leader staging demonstration on the coast? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: KING CANUTE \n ### Explanation: Leader staging demonstration on the coast? (4,6)\nA rather vague cryptic 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: Inspiration needed as European problem returns (4)","output":"### Answer: MUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspiration\nA reversal ('returns') of E ('European') plus SUM ('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: In moody period, king prowls around (6)","output":"### Answer: SKULKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: prowls around\nAn envelope ('in') of K ('king') in SULKS ('moody 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: 'Go over' means drivers can't stop here (8)","output":"### Answer: CLEARWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: drivers can't stop here\nA charade of CLEAR ('go over' \u2013 jump) plus WAY ('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: I proclaimed borders of country a beautiful sight (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EYE CANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a beautiful sight\nA charade of EYE ('I proclaimed') plus C AND Y ('borders of **C**ountr**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: Lower demand to hold sports training in recession (6)","output":"### Answer: DEEPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lower\nA reversal ('in recession') of an envelope ('to hold') of PE ('sports training') in NEED ('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: Woman being kept alive disheartened lofty Windsor resident (8,7)","output":"### Answer: MISTRESS QUICKLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Windsor resident\nA charade of MISTRESS ('woman being kept') plus QUICK ('alive') plus LY ('disheartened **L**oft**Y**'), for the character in *The Merry Wives of Windsor* (and other 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: Regular place to study protocol (7)","output":"### Answer: UNIFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regular\nA charade of UNI (university, 'place to study') plus FORM ('protocol')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaders meeting hastily (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADFIRST \n ### Explanation: Definition: hastily\nHEAD and FIRST ('two leaders')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wench first to spurn sailor's arm (7)","output":"### Answer: CUTLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sailor's \nA charade of CUT ('spurn') plus LASS ('wench')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Preserves workers on board (5)","output":"### Answer: SALTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserves\nDouble 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: Bore took it (7)","output":"### Answer: ASSUMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bore\nDouble 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: English dons that love Wilde's fanciful novel of Victorian life (3,3,5,4)","output":"### Answer: THE OLD WIVES\u2019 TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel of Victorian life\nAn envelope ('dons') of E ('English') in THOLDWIVESTALE (or choose the second E if you prefer), an anagram ('fanciful\") of 'that love Wilde's', for the novel by Arnold Bennett."}
{"instruction":"You 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 parts where Riviera is improving (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE MEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: improving\nAn envelope ('parts') of N ('new') in ON THE MED ('where Riviera 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: Virtuous person funding play since regulars dropped out (7)","output":"### Answer: ANGELIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Virtuous\nA charade of ANGEL ('person funding play') plus IC ('s**I**n**C**e regulars dropped 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: Lusty Romeo set off, losing head close to balcony (7)","output":"### Answer: RAUNCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lusty\nA charade of R ('Romeo', radio code) plus [l]AUNCH ('set off') minus the first letter ('losing head') plus Y ('close to balcon**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: Shame troops seizing southern capital in rebellion (7)","output":"### Answer: REMORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shame\nAn envelope ('seizing') of EMORS, a reversal ('in rebellion' \u2013 unusual) of S ('southern') plus ROME ('capital') in RE (Royal Engineers, '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: Artist depicted backward native, causing offence (5)","output":"### Answer: ARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: offence\nA charade of AR, a reversal ('depicted backward') of RA ('artist') plus SON ('native')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lad, one flogging camera? (14)","output":"### Answer: WHIPPERSNAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little lad\nA charade of WHIPPER ('one flogging') plus SNAPPER ('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: Wild garlic from butts above square (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMSONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild garlic\nA charade of RAMS ('butts', verb) plus ON ('above') plus S ('square'). I only knew the plant as ramps."}
{"instruction":"You 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 attack when night becomes even darker? (7)","output":"### Answer: MOONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: when night becomes even darker?\nA charade of MO ('second') plus ONSET ('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: Chairs lacking covers, so get a takeaway (3,2)","output":"### Answer: EAT IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: so get a takeaway\n[s]EATIN[g] ('chairs') minus the outer letters ('lacking covers'). Or cook for yourselves, 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: Endures temperature \u2014 bitterly cold \u2014 at breaking point (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAST STRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: breaking point\nA charade of LASTS ('endures') plus T ('temperature') plus RAW ('bitterly 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: Seen on TV, they provide details of Ashes scores (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST CARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seen on TV\nDouble 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: Dandy that's experienced at sea (5)","output":"### Answer: SWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dandy\nDouble 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: Sources of Riesling in Oppenheim \u2014 just any wine? (5)","output":"### Answer: RIOJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nFirst letters ('sources') of '**R**iesling **I**n **O**ppenheim **J**ust **A**ny', for the Spanish wine. In the surface, the Oppenheimer Krotenbrunnen vineyard is the source of the best-known Riesling wines of the 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: Wind power in green area creating red tape (9)","output":"### Answer: PAPERWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: red tape\nAn envelope ('in') of PERWO, an anagram ('wind') of 'power' in PARK ('green 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: Awkward matter with sexy Charlotte? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: HOT POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awkward matter\nA charade of HOT ('sexy') plus POTATO ('Charlotte' is a variety of potato or, just possibly, a potato 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: Mondrian and a painting of the BVM (5)","output":"### Answer: PIETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: painting of the BVM\nA charade of PIET (first name of the artist 'Mondrian') plus 'a', for a painting of St. Mary sorrowing over the body of Christ."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 aggro is terrifying inside (7)","output":"### Answer: ROISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go wild\nA hidden answer ('inside') in 'agg**RO IS TER**rifying'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bearing gifts to mother \u2014 encircled by pieces of eight (3,4)","output":"### Answer: THE MAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those bearing gifts\nAn envelope ('encircled by') of MA ('mother') in THEGI, an anagram ('pieces of') 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: Pastor encourages English weed (9,5)","output":"### Answer: SHEPHERD\u2019S PURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: weed\nA charade of SHEPHERD ('pastor', religious or ovine) plus SPURS ('encourages') plus E ('English'). Remembered from botany some time in the dark ages: its seed capsule is a silicula, and its specific name is bursa-pastoris."}
{"instruction":"You 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 choristers were discordant (14)","output":"### Answer: WORCESTERSHIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: County\nAn anagram ('discordant') of 'choristers 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: Patients or prisoners at home with friends (7)","output":"### Answer: INMATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patients or prisoners\nA charade of IN ('at home') plus MATES ('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: Mobile phone and chemical company once \u2014 one in Dido's homeland (9)","output":"### Answer: PHOENICIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dido's homeland\nA charade of PHOEN, an anagram ('mobile') of 'phone' plus ICI ('chemical company once') plus A ('one'). Dido was queen of Carthage, a Phoenician city-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: He's kept busy stocktaking (7)","output":"### Answer: RUSTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's kept busy stocktaking\nCryptic 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: Unavoidable fate of Tyneside canteen, I gathered (7)","output":"### Answer: NEMESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unavoidable fate\nAn envelope ('gathered') of 'I' in NE (north-east, 'Tyneside') plus MESS ('canteen')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shallow waters upset sailing boat (5)","output":"### Answer: POOLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: These shallow waters\nA reversal ('upset' in a down light) of SLOOP ('sailing 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: Studio location of horror film with final bits cut (7)","output":"### Answer: ELSTREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Studio\nEL[m] STREE[t] (A nightmare on, 'location of horror film') minus the last letters ('with final bits 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: Book a week in it, local resort (1,4,4,5)","output":"### Answer: A TOWN LIKE ALICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\nAn anagram ('resort') of 'a week in it local', for the novel by Nevil Shute."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repository for wrecked car (rear end missing), perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPHEAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Repository for wrecked car (rear end missing), perhaps\nAn anagram ('wrecked') of 'ca[r]' minus the last letter ('rear end missing') plus 'perhaps'. with an extended 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: East German's wealthy bird (7)","output":"### Answer: OSTRICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nA charade of OST ('East German' \u2013 i.e. German for east) plus RICH ('wealthy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 broadcast that is plain (7)","output":"### Answer: PRAIRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plain\nA charade of PR ('publicity') plus AIR ('broadcast') plus IE (*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: Marked on the map, as the conspirator did (7)","output":"### Answer: PLOTTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marked on the map\nDouble 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: Outdoor work \u2014 drop of early rain affected (4,3)","output":"### Answer: OPEN AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outdoor\nA charade of OP (*opus*, 'work') plus E ('drop of **E**arly') plus NAIR, an anagram ('affected') 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: Dominant leg-spinner (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dominant\nA charade of ON ('leg', cricket) plus TOP ('spinner')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pile up tins for fish-eaters (8)","output":"### Answer: PELICANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish-eaters\nA charade of PELI, an anagram ('up') of 'pile' plus CANS ('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: Biblical figure suppressed by vilest Herod (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biblical figure\nA hidden answer ('suppressed by') in 'vil**EST HER**od'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 raptor in fantasy; fierce: I'm nervous, primarily! (7)","output":"### Answer: GRIFFIN \n ### Explanation: Grotesque raptor in fantasy; fierce: I'm nervous, primarily! (7)\nEveryman's usual 'primarily' &lit clue to provide an easy entry for beginners."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Denies time for the good in shelters (7)","output":"### Answer: REFUTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Denies\nA substitution: REFUGES ('shelters') with the G changed to T ('time for the 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: Faith's tied up, we're told (5)","output":"### Answer: TRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faith\nSounds like ('we're told') TRUSSED ('tied 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: Four notes describing a meeting (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: TETE-A-TETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: meeting\nTE may be a variant of TI or SI, a 'note' of the sol-fa, or a flattened TI; either way, there are four of them around ('describing') 'a'. Like 3D, diacritics may be desirable \u2013 circumflexes on the first and third E, and a grave accent on the A \u2013 but as the letters go into the lights as capitals, even the French may then omit them, despite the disapproval of the Acad\u00e9mie fran\u00e7aise."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 21st book of O.T.: timeless casket displayed food containing fruit (6,5)","output":"### Answer: ECCLES CAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: food containing fruit\nA charade of ECCLES (a standard abbreviation for Ecclesiastes, which in the Protestant Bible is the '21st book of O.T.') plus CAKES, an anagram ('displayed') of 'caske[t]' minus the T ('timeless')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Herod's legacy depicted in film with a couple of lines (7,4)","output":"### Answer: WESTERN WALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herod's legacy\nA charade of WESTERN ('film') plus W ('with') plus 'a' plus LL ('couple of lines'). The Western Wall, sometimes known as the Wailing Wall, in Jerusalem is a visible section of a longer retaining wall built for the Second Jewish Temple, in an expansion begun by Herod the 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: Everyman's run into lav: behold, Everyman's in a muddle (9)","output":"### Answer: IMBROGLIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a muddle\nA charade of I'M ('Everyman's') plus BROG, an envelope ('into') of R ('run') in BOG ('lav', slang for a toilet) plus LIO, another envelope ('in') of I ('Everyman') 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: Trainspotter ultimately missing mass transport system with old-school charm (5)","output":"### Answer: RETRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: old-school charm\nA charade of R ('trainspotte**R** ultimately') plus [m]ETRO (eg Parisian 'transport system') minus the M ('missing 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: Smelling what goose produces (7)","output":"### Answer: HONKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smelling\nDouble definition; the smell is 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: Dictionary, American, minimal cash invested \u2013 a tragedy (7)","output":"### Answer: OEDIPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tragedy\nAn envelope ('invested') of IP (1 P, 'minimal cash') in OED (Oxford English 'Dictionary') plus 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: Voyeur, dismal fianc\u00e9 \u2013 essentially, a creep (3-3)","output":"### Answer: YES-MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a creep\nMiddle letters ('essentially') of 'vo**YE**ur di**SM**al fi**AN**ce'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Charlotte's often seen to be fancy (2,6)","output":"### Answer: BY GEORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where Charlotte's often seen\nDouble definition, the first probably a reference to Prince William's first two children ('\u2026's often seen' might be more appropriate for them rather than, say, King George III and his Queen, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz), the second a mild interjection."}
{"instruction":"You 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, good and holy man with yen for filthy place (6)","output":"### Answer: PIGSTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: filthy place\nA charade of PI ('sanctimonious') plus G ('good') plus ST (saint, 'holy man') plus Y ('yen', as Japanese 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: In France, the dessert one threw up, being sick (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LAID UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sick\nA charade of LA ('in France, the', feminine) plus IDUP, a reversal ('threw up' in a down light) of PUD ('dessert') plus I ('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: Press relayed eerie fact (9)","output":"### Answer: CAFETIERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press\nAn anagram ('relayed') of 'eerie fact', for the coffee-making device, which for a really French French press should have a grave accent on the second 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: He can't go on only ordering creation of tiny things (14)","output":"### Answer: NANOTECHNOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: creation of tiny things\nAn anagram ('ordering') of 'he can't go on 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: South of Iowa's capital city (5)","output":"### Answer: SOFIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital city\nA charade of S ('south') plus 'of' plus IA ('Iowa'), for the 'capital city' of Bulgaria."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u00a31,000 sheds to become modern way of working (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HOT DESKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: modern way of working\nAn anagram ('become') of 'sheds to' plus K ('\u00a31,000'). New to me, a HOT DESK is a workstation used by different workers at different 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: Research Yeats. Puzzling? Don't worry! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: REST EASY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't worry!\nA charade of RES ('research') plus TEASY, an anagram ('puzzling') of 'Yeats'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ponytail to supply admission of error (7,7)","output":"### Answer: WRITTEN APOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: admission of error\nAn anagram ('supply', adverb from supple) of 'grew ponytail 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: Poet going north: 'Say, frightful water in Scotland, mostly' (9)","output":"### Answer: COLERIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nA reversal ('going north' in a down light) of EG ('say') plus DIRE ('frightful') plus LOC[h] ('water in Scotland') 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: In manner of a member of parliament? (8)","output":"### Answer: OWLISHLY \n ### Explanation: In manner of a member of parliament? (8)\nCryptic definition, depending on the collective 'parliament' of 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: New Saab assigned to Observer staff, recognizing good work? (2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: AS A BONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: recognizing good work?\nA charade of ASAB, an anagram ('new') of 'Saab' plus ON US ('assigned to Observer 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: Mist up oriel, a little haze (6)","output":"### Answer: STUPOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: haze\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'mi**ST UP OR**iel'."}
{"instruction":"You 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', Canadian native's announced (6)","output":"### Answer: MOUSSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dessert\nSounds like ('announced') MOOSE ('Canadian native' \u2013 the animal, that is, which is not confined to 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: Advisory board where some participants are late? (5)","output":"### Answer: OUIJA \n ### Explanation: Advisory board where some participants are late? (5)\nCryptic definition \u2013 and I think definitely one of the better 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: People in general work like snobs to fill position (8)","output":"### Answer: POPULACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: People in general\nAn envelope ('to fill') of OP ('work') plus U ('like snobs') in PLACE ('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: Colour in character in comic (6)","output":"### Answer: TINTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: character in comic\nA charade of TINT ('colour') plus '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: Podgorica once got over opening harangue, for the most part (8)","output":"### Answer: TITOGRAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Podgorica once\nAn envelope ('opening') of TOG, a reversal ('over') of 'got' in TIRAD[e] ('harangue') minus the last letter ('for the most part'). Podgorica is the capital city of Montenegro, and was once called Titograd, after the Yugoslav 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: Temperature of old Peruvian container (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TIN CAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: container\nA charade of T ('temperature') plus INCAN ('old Peruvian'; at its height, the Incan empire extended beyond Peru, but there lay its 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: Before a judge, fabricating a truth pitilessly? Oh, no \u2014 not this! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: UPON OATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: not this!\nA charade of UP ('before a judge') plus ONOATH, an anagram ('fabricating') of 'a t[ruth]' minus RUTH ('pitilessly') plus 'oh no', with an extended 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: John might dance (6)","output":"### Answer: CANCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\nA charade of CAN ('john', WC) plus CAN ('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: Even less like an oil painting in Louvre with its frame retouched (10)","output":"### Answer: UNLOVELIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even less like an oil painting\nAn anagram ('retouched') of 'in Louvre' plus LE ('its frame' \u2013 i.e. the outer letters of **L**ouvr**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: Retreat from one who pulls big teeth? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: IVORY TOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retrea\nDefinition and literal interpretation ( with TOWER as one who tows)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unnumbered British agent repeated blunder (3-3)","output":"### Answer: BOO-BOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: blunder\nA charade of B ('British') plus OO ('agent' OO7 'unnumbered') '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: Contraction of silver cracks beaker badly \u2014 result? (8)","output":"### Answer: BREAKAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: result\nAn envelope ('cracks') of AG (chemical symbol, 'contraction of silver') in BREAKE, an anagram ('badly') of 'beaker', with an extended 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 warming to Tootsie, this recipient of marching orders? (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One warming to Tootsie\nDouble definition, the second being military slang 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: Legendary spinner's general aches isolated in the heart (8)","output":"### Answer: LACHESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legendary spinner\nA hidden answer ('in the heart' \u2013 exactly) in 'genera**L ACHES IS**olated'. Lachesis was one of the fates; to be pedantic, sister Clotho did the spinning, Lachesis measured the thread of a person's life, and Atropos cut 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: In the South American tropical forests you may find it dry (3-3)","output":"### Answer: TEE-TEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In the South American tropical forests you may find it\nDouble definition, the first being a monkey, the second teetotal."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opens Barking Women's Institute, reviving time one missed (8)","output":"### Answer: UNTWISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opens\nAn anagram ('barking') of 'Women's Institute' minus ('missed') an anagram ('reviving') of 'time 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 about ahead in shot on green thing with a noisy engine (3-3)","output":"### Answer: PUT-PUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: thing with a noisy engine\nAn envelope ('in') of PU \u2013 the second version \u2013 a reversal ('coming about') of UP ('ahead') in PUTT ('shot on 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: Support for The Scaffold's turn: origins of Lily the Pink boosted university visits (6)","output":"### Answer: PUTLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support for The Scaffold\nAn envelope ('visits') of U ('university') in PTLOG, a reversal ('boosted' \u2013 not 'turn' doing double duty) of GO ('turn') plus LTP ('origins of **L**ily **T**he** P**ink'). Another Chambers nugget: **putlog** *n* a crosspiece in a scaffolding, the inner end resting in a hole left in 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: Daily Record design officer initially lost such a plot? (3-3)","output":"### Answer: LOG-LOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: such a plo\nA charade of LOG ('daily record') plus LOG[o] ('design') minus the O ('**O**fficer initially lost'), for a graph ('plot') with both scales logarithmic."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tradespeople together broadcast '10 4!' (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CRAFT UNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skilled tradespeople together\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of TIN CAN (the answer to '10'A) plus FOUR ('4\u2032). For the surface, '10-4' is a radio code for \"understood\", particularly in police 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: Copied it stopping one getting married? (8)","output":"### Answer: IMITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copied\nAn envelope ('stopping') of 'it' in I ('one') plus MATED ('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: Starters from Tijuana a connois\u00adseur of chilli's taken with it\u00ad (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TACO CHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starters from Tijuana a connois\u00adseur of chilli's taken with it\u00ad\nA charade of TACOC ('starters from **T**ijuana **A** **C**onnoisseur **O**f **C**hilli') plus HIP ('with it'), with a slightly tortuous &lit 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: Perhaps access refused for this heir's failure to renew investiture (3-5)","output":"### Answer: NON-ENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: heir's failure to renew investiture\nWith all the crossers, this all it could be, and rather to my surprise, Chambers gives: **non-entry**: (*Scots law, hist*) a vassal heir's failure to renew investiture; the payment that was due to the superior on such failure\n The first definition appears verbatim.The wordplay is a literal interpretation, with the suggestion that the vassal would be excluded as a result of the 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: Supporting De Niro cast with a set out in advance (10)","output":"### Answer: FOREORDAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: set out in advance\nA charade of FOR ('supporting') plus EORDAIN, an anagram ('cast') of 'De Niro' 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: 0 x 1 \u2014 so gradually 5 became 12, 22 26, 1 down 3, or 19 21 (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: BIT BY BIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: gradually\nA definition in the middle of the clue, with another (close to a) definition at the start \u2013 in computer binary, a BIT may be 0 or 1, and BY is 'x'. The rest is a listing of the four six-letter answer triplets, with the intermediate stage 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: Tick nobody with droning voice (8)","output":"### Answer: MONOTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: droning voice\nA charade of MO (moment, 'tick') plus ~~'no' plus TONE ('body')~~ *NOT ONE ('nobody')*. *Thanks to Dr. WhatsOn @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: Austrian parts around which you've yet to go cycling (8)","output":"### Answer: TYROLESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Austrian\nAn envelope ('around which') of ROLES ('parts') in TYE, which is 'yet' cycled."}
{"instruction":"You 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 laugh that's emitted by brass section from below (3-3)","output":"### Answer: HAW-HAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vulgar laugh\nA reversal ('from below' in a down light) of WAH-WAH, a sound 'emitted by brass section' by inserting 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: Ship's parts stuck, to begin with, in a gateway to the Dales (6)","output":"### Answer: HAWSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship's parts\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('**S**tuck, to begin with) in HAWES ('a gateway to the Dales', a town 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: Tolls finally followed by more of the same old taxes (6)","output":"### Answer: SESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: old taxes\nA charade of S ('toll**S** finally') plus ESSES ('more of the same' \u2013 i.e. more letters 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: Writer of Morse inserting line that's not so friendly (6)","output":"### Answer: COLDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: not so friendly\nAn envelope (inserting') of L ('line') in CODER ('writer of Morse' \u2013 Colin Dexter has nothing to do with the 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: We backed out of the wrong crowd (6)","output":"### Answer: THRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: crowd\nA subtraction: 'th[e w]rong' minus WE reversed ('backed 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: Generates deposits to get money after \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: SPAWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Generates\nA charade of S ('\u2026', Morse code) plus PAWNS ('deposits to get 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: Cambridgeshire pub following certain code from the start? (8)","output":"### Answer: INNATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: following certain code from the start\nINN AT ELY ('Cambridgeshire pub' \u2013 not a see in 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: Kind of art \u2014 work of 13? (4)","output":"### Answer: DECO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of art\nFrom 13A CODEBREAKER, DECO is an anagram ('work of' BREAKER \u2013 or should 'work' go with the definition?) of 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: Transforming study with a famous 13 (10)","output":"### Answer: DENATURING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transforming\nA charade of DEN ('study') plus 'a' plus TURING (Alan, 'famous 13')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 solver who doesn't obey set of rules? (11)","output":"### Answer: CODEBREAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of solver\nCODE as a 'set of 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: Secrecy measure unknown in Princeton, strangely (10)","output":"### Answer: ENCRYPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secrecy measure\nAn envelope ('in') of Y (mathematical 'unknown') in ENCRPTION, an anagram ('strangely') of 'Princeton'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contact group of spies (see above) (4)","output":"### Answer: RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contact\nDouble definition, along with a reference to 12A DENATU**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: Agree Leonardo's last section has been enciphered? (8)","output":"### Answer: COINCIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agree\nAn implied envelope of INCI (the 'last section' of 'Leonardo' da V**INCI**) in CODE ('has been enciphered' \u2013 note that \"in\" is part of the 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: English composer providing part for violin that's played by quartets (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: English composer\nTriple definition: the 'English composer' is Frank Bridge (Benjamin Britten studied with him); the bridge of a violin forms one end of the played strings, and conducts the vibrations to the sound box; and the quartet is NS and WE playing 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: For rousing passion, unfinished symphony by Beethoven eclipses his fourth (6)","output":"### Answer: EROTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: For rousing passion\nAn envelope ('eclipses') of T ('his fourth' \u2013 i.e. the fourth letter of Bee**T**hoven') in EROIC[a] ('symphony by Beethoven' \u2013 actually his third) minus the last letter ('unfinished' \u2013 no, that's Schubert's eighth)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 abodes sailors selected in port (6)","output":"### Answer: ODESSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'ab**ODES SA**ilors', for the Ukrainian port with the famous (Battleship) Potemkin 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: Fellows upset over nothing worked alone (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FLEW SOLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: worked alone\nAn envelope ('over') of O ('nothing') in FLEWSLO, an anagram ('upset') of 'fellows'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 couple holding hands, surrounded by offspring (6)","output":"### Answer: SENSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Became aware of\nAn envelope ('surrounded by') of NS ('couple holding hands', bridge) in SEED ('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: A teach-in switching parts leaves much to be desired? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CHINA TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves much to be desired\n'(a tea)(ch-in)' with the two bracketed sequences of letters exchanged ('switching 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: Who, for example, inverted degenerate set of principles endlessly? (6)","output":"### Answer: DOCTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who, for example\nA reversal ('inverted') of ROT ('degenerate', verb) plus COD[e] ('set of principles') minus the 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: Key change of price around end of month (6)","output":"### Answer: CIPHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key\nAn envelope ('around') of H ('end of mont**H**') in CIPER, an anagram ('change') of '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: Like some 18th-century music style in madrigal anthology (6)","output":"### Answer: GALANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some 18th-century music style\nA hidden answer in 'madri**GAL ANT**hology'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drinks in inn, reds we mixed (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DINNER WINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evening drinks\nAn anagram ('mixed') of 'in inn reds 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: Clear European vote in line with law, under pressure (8)","output":"### Answer: EXPLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\nA charade of E ('European') plus X ('vote') plus P ('pressure') plus LICIT ('in line with 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: Noblemen on time, namely enter\u00ading before everyone else? (8)","output":"### Answer: EARLIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: before everyone else\nAn envelope ('entering') of I.E. ('namely') in EARLS ('noblemen') plus ('on' in a down light) T ('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: Along with the letter, poem put in secret text (6)","output":"### Answer: ENCODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: put in secret text\nA charade of ENC (enclosed, 'along with the letter') plus ODE ('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: Riddle cracked in game (6)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Riddle\nAn anagram ('cracked') of 'in 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: Free, in a way, but it comes at a cost (6)","output":"### Answer: RANSOM \n ### Explanation: Free, in a way, but it comes at a cost (6)\nCryptic 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: Unimportant person could be problem for murder detective or winemaker (6)","output":"### Answer: NOBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unimportant person\nThe subsidiary indications both require NO 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: Receptacle on table, such as golf trophy (6)","output":"### Answer: EGGCUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Receptacle on table\nA charade of E.G. ('such as') plus G ('golf', radio code) plus CUP ('trophy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 situation outside Italy secured by primate (8)","output":"### Answer: APPOSITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suitable\nA double envelope ('outside' and 'secured by') of I ('Italy') in POST ('situation') in APE ('primate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 toff with mournful tone (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: with mournful tone\nA charade of PLAN ('proposition') plus GENT ('toff')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 character too short to reach medicine bottles (6)","output":"### Answer: PHIALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: medicine bottles\nA charade of PHI ('Spartan character' \u2013 i.e. Greek letter) plus ALS[o] ('too') 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: Old fogey, doctored, needing particular set of sheets (6-6)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE-RIGGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: needing particular set of sheets\nA charade of SQUARE ('old fogey') plus RIGGED ('doctored'); the 'sheets' are sails."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Onset of distinguished setter's swift decline (4)","output":"### Answer: DIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: swift decline\nA charade of D ('onset of **D**istinguished') plus I'VE ('setter's' i.e. setter 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: Reserve placed on abridgement of long almanac (8)","output":"### Answer: YEARBOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: almanac\nA charade of YEAR[n] ('long') minus its last letter ('abridgement of') plus BOOK ('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: Fixer for boss establishes company (8)","output":"### Answer: SETSCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fixer for boss\nA charade of SETS ('establishes') plus CREW ('company'). Collins: **Setscrew** A screw that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel, coupling, cam etc. and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is 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: Next bird perched on side of nest (4)","output":"### Answer: THEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nex\nA charade of T ('side of nes**T**') plus HEN ('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: Coppers formerly attending fete where no robbery's involved? (4,8)","output":"### Answer: FAIR EXCHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where no robbery's involved?\nA charade of FAIR ('fete') plus EX ('formerly') plus CHANGE ('coppers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with whiskey welcoming soldier back home, US style (6)","output":"### Answer: WIGWAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: home, US style\nA reversal ('back') of an envelope ('welcoming') of GI ('soldier') in MA ('mum') plus W ('with') plus W ('whiskey', radio 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: Pupils in nearby comprehensive (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ALL-ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: comprehensive\nAn envelope ('in') of LL ('pupils' \u2013 L for learner) in AROUND ('nearby'- around is generally a preposition, and nearby an adverb, but they can both be 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: Moorland accommodation failed to impress (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FELL FLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: failed to impress\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 updates, just the thing to stop whistle-blowers (6)","output":"### Answer: REFITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complete updates\nAn envelope ('to stop') of IT ('just the thing') in REFS ('whistle-blowers')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Outgrowth caused by parasite in cheek (4)","output":"### Answer: GALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outgrowth caused by parasite\nDouble definition, the first being e.g. an oak gall."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caddies stored up wine in empty cellars (9)","output":"### Answer: CANISTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caddies\nAn envelope ('stored') of ANISTER, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of RETSINA ('wine'; you're a day late for any further comment) in CS ('empty **C**ellar**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: Rent reduced in youngster's contract prior to match (3-3)","output":"### Answer: PRE-NUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: contract prior to match\nAn envelope ('in') of 'ren[t]' minus its last letter ('reduced') in PUP ('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: Quirky weatherman, 40, perfect for me! (5,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: AFTER MY OWN HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: perfect for me\nAn anagram ('quirky') of 'weatherman' plus FORTY ('40')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 potentially procure eco-friendly carrier (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PAPER BAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: eco-friendly carrier\nA charade of PAPER ('i') plus BAG ('potentially procure' \u2013 is 'potentially' necessary? Perhaps BAG in the sense of 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: Smart fleece (5)","output":"### Answer: STING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart\nDouble 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: Discussed naval base in appropriate port (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TALKED OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discussed\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('nava**L** base') in TAKE ('appropriate', verb) plus DOVER ('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: Moderate cook is reliable (10)","output":"### Answer: LIBERALISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moderate\nAn anagram ('cook') of 'is reliable'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not doing well with additional funds? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BETTER OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: with additional funds?\nA charade of BETTER ('gambler') plus OFF ('not doing 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: First beast of burden being loaded close to the centre (8)","output":"### Answer: PROXIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: close to the centre\nAn envelope ('being loaded') of OX ('beast of burden') in PRIMAL ('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: View back of sinister man adjusting flies? (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: man adjusting flies?\nA charade of ANGLE ('view') plus R ('back of siniste**R**'), with a cryptic 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: Reverse edges of inferior part of spur (5)","output":"### Answer: ROWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of spur\nLOWER ('inferior') with its first and last letters exchanged ('reverse 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: Insect pest in emerging nations (4)","output":"### Answer: GNAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insect pest\nA hidden answer in 'emergin**G NAT**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: Drink after drink \u2014 going topless, very laid back (6)","output":"### Answer: SUPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: very laid back\nA charade of SUP ('drink') plus [w]INE ('drink') minus its first letter ('going 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: False name employed in evident chicanery (8)","output":"### Answer: INVENTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: False\nAn envelope ('employed in') of N ('name') in INVETED, an anagram ('chicanery') of 'evident'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 song by tenor: The Cowboy's Accessory (6)","output":"### Answer: LARIAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Cowboy's Accessory\nA charade of L ('Latin') plus ARIA ('song') plus T ('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: Aircraft manufacturer, Dr Kee's manoeuvring guide (8)","output":"### Answer: BAEDEKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: guid\nA charade of BAE ('aircraft manufacturer') plus DEKER, an anagram ('manoeuvring') of 'Dr Kee'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drink interrupts Victor's speech (11)","output":"### Answer: VALEDICTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farewell\nAn envelope ('interrupts') of ALE ('drink') in V ('victor', radio code) plus DICTION ('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: Roll along clumsily? Not ruled out when short of oxygen (7)","output":"### Answer: TRUNDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: R\nAn anagram ('out') of 'n[o]t ruled' minus the O ('when short of 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: Elder's after nook for ornamental garden feature (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BAY TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ornamental garden feature\nA charade of BAY ('nook') plus TREE ('elder', unannounced indication by 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: Suppression of college at one time associated with mental disorder (11)","output":"### Answer: CONCEALMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suppression\nA charade of C ('college') plus ONCE ('at one time') plus ALMENT, an anagram ('disorder') of '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: Force instrument on ex-vice president \u2014 no pressure! (8)","output":"### Answer: VIOLENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\nA charade of VIOL ('instrument') plus [p]ENCE ('ex-president') minus the P ('no 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: Tip: one has to be cut for a salad ingredient (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \nA charade of END ('tip') plus I'VE ('one has', with 'to be cut' indicating the contraction)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sid's snapped flower \u2014 calamity! (8)","output":"### Answer: DISASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: calamity\nA charade of DIS, an anagram ('snapped') of 'Sid' plus ASTER ('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: Holds up part of theatre (6)","output":"### Answer: STALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holds up\nDouble 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: Pun about helper working as a volunteer? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNPAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: working as a volunteer?\nA charade of UNP, an anagram ('about') of 'pun plus AID ('helper')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consumed by fashionable South African furniture, one's voracious (10)","output":"### Answer: INSATIABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: voraciou\nAn envelope ('consumed by') of I ('one') in IN ('fashionable') plus SA ('South African'; Chambers gives just South Africa, which might be good enough) plus TABLE ('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: Bent figure study, extremely clunky (8)","output":"### Answer: TENDENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bent\nA charade of TEN ('figure') plus DEN ('study') plus CY ('extremely **C**lunk**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: It's vital swimming in rough sea to look forward with relish to good food (8)","output":"### Answer: SALIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: look forward with relish to good food\nAn envelope ('in') of LIVAT, an anagram ('swimming') of 'vital' in SAE, an anagram ('rough') of '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: Oil production in South American country's very risky (8)","output":"### Answer: PERILOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: very risky\nAn envelope ('in') of ILO, an anagram ('production') of 'oil' in PERU'S ('South American country'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: Nick, having very old wife, finally says: 'Enter a nunnery!' (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TAKE VOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: E\nA charade of TAKE ('nick', steal) plus V ('very') plus O ('old') plus W ('wife') plus S ('finally say**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: Free up king's ceremonial weapon (4)","output":"### Answer: DIRK \n ### Explanation: Definition: ceremonial weapon\nA charade of DIR, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of RID ('free') plus K ('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: Snogged after party, Jersey-style? (4-6)","output":"### Answer: CREW-NECKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jersey-\nA charade of CREW ('party') plus NECKED ('snogged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 time to burst above the ground, like a tube (8)","output":"### Answer: ARTERIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like a tube\nAn envelope ('to burst') of R ('right') plus T ('time') in AERIAL ('above 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: After exploit, the woman's down (8)","output":"### Answer: FEATHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: down\nA charade of FEAT ('exploit') plus HERS ('the 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: Slim, stop crushing Rex! (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slim\nAn envelope ('crushing') of R ('Rex') in DECEASE ('stop', perhaps close 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: Advanced, gaining ground initially \u2014 hour's duration (6)","output":"### Answer: LENGTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: duration\nA charade of LENGT, an envelope ('gaining') of G ('**G**round initially') in LENT ('advanced'); plus H ('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: Keen to back singer (4)","output":"### Answer: AVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\nA reversal ('to back') of DIVA ('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: Reading \u2013 Amsterdam, perhaps \u2013 discussed by these? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BOOK GROUPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\nCryptic definition, 'Amsterdam' being a novel by Ian McEwan."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not out of US Cabinet (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's not out\nA hidden answer in 'u**S CAB**inet'; SCAB as one who works through 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: Horrid child is vain? Not half, the French admitted: that's capital (10)","output":"### Answer: BRATISLAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital\nAn envelope ('admitted') of LA ('the French', feminine) in BRAT ('horrid child') plus 'is' plus VA ('**VA**in not half'), for the capital of Slovakia."}
{"instruction":"You 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 defeat a character from Greece (4)","output":"### Answer: BETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: character from Greece\nBET A, which may be pronounced as ('soundly') BEAT ('defeat') 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: Punch drunk earlier, journalist giving little away (5-6)","output":"### Answer: TIGHT-FISTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: giving little away\nA charade of TIGHT ('drunk') plus FIST ('punch', verb), with 'earlier' indicating the order of the particles, plus ED ('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: Rectangle \u2026 hang on \u2026 maybe bit unclear \u2026 squashed, primarily! (7)","output":"### Answer: RHOMBUS \n ### Explanation: Rectangle \u2026 hang on \u2026 maybe bit unclear \u2026 squashed, primarily! (7)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**R**ectangle **H**ang **O**n **M**aybe **B**it **U**nclear **S**quashed', with a rather tortuous &lit 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: Pamphlet tersely conveys messages (7)","output":"### Answer: LETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: messages\nA hidden answer ('conveys') ij 'pamph**LET TERS**ely**'**."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A priest, old-fashioned, got around, moved with the times (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAPTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: moved with the times\nA charade of 'a' plus DAPTED, an envelope ('got around') of P ('priest') in DATED ('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: Greek and a Scandinavian heading west to W Indies location (7)","output":"### Answer: GRENADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: W Indies location\nA charade of GR ('Greek') plus ENADA, a reversal ('heading west') of A DANE ('a Scandinavian')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-aimed dart, very fine to bag five hundred and one: drink? (6,5)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE VODKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nA charade of DOUBLE ('well-aimed dart') plus V ('very') plus ODK, an envelope ('to bag') of D ('five hundred', Roman numeral) in OK ('fine'); plus 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: Curry accompaniment, whichever way you look at it! (4)","output":"### Answer: NAAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curry accompaniment\nCryptic-ish definition, as a palindrome."}
{"instruction":"You 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 room getting statuary displaying monarch (4,6)","output":"### Answer: MARY STUART \n ### Explanation: Definition: monarch\nAn anagram ('displaying') of RM ('empty **R**oo**M**') plus 'statuary', for Mary of William and Mary, or her great great grandmother, Mary Queen of Scots."}
{"instruction":"You 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 essentially insane physio (4)","output":"### Answer: SAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orders\nMiddle letters ('essentially') of 'in**SA**ne ph**YS**io'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gone backward, Spanish car's finally gone forward \u2013 fixed! (4-6)","output":"### Answer: DEEP-SEATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: fixed\nA charade of DEEP, a reversal ('backward') of PEED ('gone') plus SEAT ('Spanish car', *Sociedad Espa\u00f1ola de Autom\u00f3viles de Turismo*, manufacturer and models) plus ED ('finally gon**E** forwar**D**'). A somewhat unhelpful definition with an elaborate 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: Two arts degrees, that's sweet (4)","output":"### Answer: BABA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nBA ('art degree') twice, for the dessert often soaked in 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: Romania, a little country (4)","output":"### Answer: OMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'r**OMAN**ia'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Initiate violence, toilet bag not prepared (2,4,6)","output":"### Answer: GO INTO BATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Initiate violence\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'toilet bag 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: Requires bilge, so babbles (7)","output":"### Answer: OBLIGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Requires\nAn anagram ('babbles') of 'bilge 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: Important rising star oddly missing football (7)","output":"### Answer: PIVOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Important\nA charade of PIV, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of VIP ('star'); plus 'f**O**o**T**b**A**l**L**' minus its odd-numbered letters ('oddly 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: Natter about vacuous froth, wee time wasted! (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CHEW THE FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Natter\nAn envelope ('about') of EWTHEF, an anagram ('wasted') of FH ('vacuous **F**rot**H**') plus 'wee' plus T ('time') in CHAT ('natter'), with an &lit 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: Desirous boy first getting small rest and biscuit (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BRANDY SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: biscuit\nA charade of B ('boy') plus RANDY ('desirous') with 'first' indicating the order of the particles, plus S ('small') plus NAP ('rest'). Brandy snaps are often cream-filled, putting them on the cusp between a biscuit and 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: '51: Attlee four times suffering rumours (6-6)","output":"### Answer: TITTLE-TATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rumours\nAn anagram ('suffering') of LI ('51' Roman numeral) plus 'At*t*lee' plus TTTT ('four 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: Dogs Spooner's given M Eastern culinary staples (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GREAT DANES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dogs\nA Spoonerism of DATE, GRAINS (*separately* 'M Eastern culinary staples')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 remix, bury a vocal that's list of words \u2026 (10)","output":"### Answer: VOCABULARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: list of words\nAn anagram ('in remix') of 'bury a vocal'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 crank up Greek character I've seen with intro of drums (7)","output":"### Answer: DEVIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: crank\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of ETA ('Greek character') plus 'I've' plus D ('intro of **D**rums'), with the definition in the sense of a person who departs from the norm."}
{"instruction":"You 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, pudgy, round \u2013 Everyman's diet's beginning \u2013 let's go (5-2)","output":"### Answer: GIDDY-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: let's go\nAn envelope ('round') of I ('Everyman') plus D ('**D**iet's beginning') in GDYUP, an anagram ('wobbly') of 'pudgy'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 catch fish?' 'Attack with dogs' (4)","output":"### Answer: BAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: How to catch fish\nDouble definition, the second as in bear-baiting."}
{"instruction":"You 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, bolt (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\nDouble 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: Creativity of that bloke is shown in pastry (3,4)","output":"### Answer: THE ARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creativity\nAn envelope ('is shown in') of HE ('that bloke') in TARTS ('pastry' as a collective term, to justify 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: Dove in America perched eyes down, primarily to take a breather \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: PLUNGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dove in America\nAn envelope ('to take') of LUNG ('a breather') in PED ('**P**erched **E**yes **D**own, primarily'), for the principally North American 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: \u2026 parts of which being low, best left incomplete (5)","output":"### Answer: LOBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: parts\n'**LO**w **BES**t' 'left incomplete'. The 'parts' would refer particularly to the lung from the previous 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: Love to follow dictator hiding in Scottish island? It's handy! (9)","output":"### Answer: MULTITOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's \nA envelope ('hiding in') of TITO (Josip Broz, Yugoslav 'dictator') plus O ('love') in MULL ('Scottish 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: Does cannon shot flash? (10)","output":"### Answer: NANOSECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: flash\nAn anagram ('shot') of 'does 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: Front view partially screened (2,2)","output":"### Answer: ON TV \n ### Explanation: Definition: screened\nA hidden answer ('partially') in 'fr**ONT V**iew'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Groomer getting fix by the Cutty Sark? (4,7)","output":"### Answer: NAIL CLIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Groomer\nA charade of NAIL (\"fix') plus CLIPPER (, 'Cutty Sark', with the question mark for the indication by 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: Treat all these as a capital (11)","output":"### Answer: TALLAHASSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: capit\nAn anagram ('treat') of 'all these as a', for the capital city of 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: Bad typos scattered around the back of newspaper, some of which are here (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BODY PARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: some of which are here\nAn envelope ('around') of R ('back of newspape**R**') in BODYPATS, an anagram ('scattered') of 'bad 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: Parties veto motion by broadcaster and writer (10)","output":"### Answer: DOSTOEVSKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\nA charade of DOS ('parties') plus TOEV, an anagram ('motion') of 'veto' plus SKY ('broadcaster')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 niece after honour at last redeemed for good behaviour (9)","output":"### Answer: OBEDIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: good behaviour\nA charade of OBE (Order of the British Empire, 'honour') plus D ('at last redeeme**D**') plus IENCE, an anagram ('naughty') of 'niece'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Naming and shaming starts and row gets worse (7)","output":"### Answer: NASTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: worse\nA charade of NAS ('**N**aming **A**nd **S**haming starts') plus TIER ('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: Just get rid of dad but don't let on! (4,3)","output":"### Answer: KEEP MUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just get rid of dad\nDouble definition, kind 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: Ability to get an old coin (6)","output":"### Answer: TALENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ability\nDouble 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: Be back before Crosby's decline (6)","output":"### Answer: EBBING \n ### Explanation: Definition: decline\nA charade of EB, a reversal ('back') of 'be'; plus BING ('Crosby')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Jesus did for breakfast? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ROSE SUNDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Jesus did\nDouble Christian definition, the first a reference to Easter Sunday, and the second (with a lift and separate) to the fourth Sunday in Lent (or the third in Advent), when the period of fast is 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: Spice up writer (5)","output":"### Answer: SUMAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spice\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of CAMUS (Albert, 'writer'), Apart from identifying the 'up' as referring to the 'writer', not the 'spice', the latter is not the first thing that comes to my mind for the shrub, but apparently the dried fruits of some species of sumac are ground for a spice used mainly in Middle Eastern cookery."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sporting event, kisses for high jumpers (4,5)","output":"### Answer: POLO NECKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: high jumpers\nA charade of POLO ('sporting event') plus NECKS ('kisses')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 continually upset to some extent (4)","output":"### Answer: UNIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One'\nA hidden answer ('to some extent') reversed ('upset' in a down light') in 'con**TINU**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: Adults can be wrong on purpose? Nothing odd in that (5-3)","output":"### Answer: GROWN-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adults\nA charade of GROWN, an anagram ('can be') of 'wrong'; plus UPS, the even numbered letters ('nothing odd in that') of 'p**U**r**P**o**S**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: Labour's end pitch (8)","output":"### Answer: DELIVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour's end\nDouble definition, the second being a reference to baseball, 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: Pleasant folk found in Provence? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NICE PEOPLE \n ### Explanation: Pleasant folk found in Provence? (4,6)\nA play on NICE as 'pleasant' or the city on 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: Where spiders might be up against it? (2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: IN A CORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where spiders might be\nDouble definition. I do not think that CORN counts as 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: Difficult objections raised and delivered (8)","output":"### Answer: STUBBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult\nA charade of STUB, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of BUTS ('objections') plus 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: Slow movers ultimately suffer in misusing dope and LSD (8)","output":"### Answer: PLODDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slow movers\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('ultimately suffe**R**') in PLODDES, an anagram ('misusing') of 'dope' plus 'LSD'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hotel stuff in place of seclusion (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: p\nA charade of AS ('like') plus H ('hotel') plus RAM ('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: Make adjustments to the bottom of chainsaw when cutting wood (5)","output":"### Answer: TWEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make adjustments to\nAn envelope ('when cutting') of W ('bottom of chainsa**W**') in TEAK ('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: Colette's soldiers (4)","output":"### Answer: GIGI \n ### Explanation: Colette's soldiers (4)\nGI ('soldier') twice, for Colette's novella."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Within cult, I'm a target for threats (8)","output":"### Answer: ULTIMATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: threats\nA hidden answer ('within') in 'c**ULT I'M A TA**rget'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spaces in Asian city holding nothing eastern (6)","output":"### Answer: AGORAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open spaces\nA charade of AGORA, an envelope ('holding') of O ('nothing') in AGRA ('Asian city'); plus E ('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: Story about Rome's beginning as capital of Italy some time ago (4)","output":"### Answer: LIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: capital of Italy some time ago\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('**R**ome's beginning') inn LIE ('story'), for a plural of lira, the Italian currency prior to adoption of 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: Small ignoramus I brought before head for indecency (10)","output":"### Answer: SMUTTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: indecency\nA charade of S ('small') plus MUTT ('ignoramus') plus 'I' plus NESS ('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: Excited expression of character in Hamlet, not king or queen (6)","output":"### Answer: YOICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excited expression\nA subtraction: YO[r]ICK'S ('of character in Hamlet' \u2013 of course, only his skull appears in the play; note the 'of' for the possessive 'S) minus the R ('not king or queen' \u2013 *Rex* or *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: Son thus goes into country, returning for flowers (8)","output":"### Answer: NARCISSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: flowers\nA reversal ('returning') of ISSICRAN, an envelope ('goes into') of S ('son') plus SIC ('thus') in IRAN ('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: Private places in clubs, protected by present distributor (6)","output":"### Answer: SANCTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Private pla\nAn envelope ('protected by') of C ('clubs') in SANTA ('present distributor')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Priests holding mass for religious feast (6)","output":"### Answer: LAMMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious feast\nAn envelope ('holding') of M ('mass') in LAMAS ('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: They work tirelessly, packing cut fruit in Gold Coast's centre (8)","output":"### Answer: AUTOMATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: They work tirelessly\nAn envelope ('packing') of TOMAT[o] ('fruit') minus the last letter ('cut') in AU (chemical symbol, 'gold') plus A ('co**A**st's 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: Preserve vessel for oil (6)","output":"### Answer: CANVAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: o\nA charade of CAN ('preserve') plus VAS ('vessel'); the definition is 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: We want these figures about English team, right? (10)","output":"### Answer: DESIDERATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: We want these\nAn envelope ('about') of E ('English') plus SIDE ('team') plus R ('right') in DATA ('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: One part of it produces things like doughnuts (4)","output":"### Answer: TORI \n ### Explanation: Definition: things like doughnuts\nT OR I ('one 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: Unfinished clue I'm altering, about utopian's head in clouds (6)","output":"### Answer: CUMULI \n ### Explanation: Definition: clouds\nAn envelope ('about') of U ('**U**topian's head') in CMULI (or \u2026), an anagram ('altering') of 'clu[e]' minus its last letter ('unfinished') plus '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: It produces reaction \u2014 litmus changes before its conclusion (8)","output":"### Answer: STIMULUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It produces reaction\nA charade of STIMUL, an anagram ('changes') of 'litmus'; plus US ('its conclusion' \u2013 i.e. of litm**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: Badly in love, is in this state (8)","output":"### Answer: ILLINOIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this state\nA charade of ILL ('badly') plus 'in' plus O ('love') plus '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: Cast objects to cut (4)","output":"### Answer: DICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cast objects\nDouble 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: First couple in Arizona initially leaving another part of US for a third (6)","output":"### Answer: KANSAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a third\nA subtraction: [ar]KANSAS ('another part of US') minus AR ('first couple in **AR**izona'); 'initially' simply says that the removed letters are at the start; and, of course, the 'third' is yet another part 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: Tiny creatures European found in ancient part of central Asia (8)","output":"### Answer: BACTERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tiny \nAn envelope ('found in') oof E ('European') in BACTRIA ('ancient part of central Asia' \u2013 in the region of Afghanistan; I only knew of it for the camel)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 column represented chaps running local government in America (10)","output":"### Answer: COUNCILMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: chaps running local government in America\nAn anagram ('re-presented') of 'nice column'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 neighbourhood of Italian town I tossed off fruit drink (6)","output":"### Answer: CASSIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit drink\nA charade of C (*circa*,'in the neighbourhood of') plus ASSIS[i] ('Italian town') minus the final I ('I tossed 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: Graduates left university in a minute part of UK (6)","output":"### Answer: ALUMNI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Graduates\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('left') plus U ('university') in 'a' plus M ('minute') plus NI (Northern Ireland, 'part of 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: Fault-finding survey about old port (10)","output":"### Answer: CENSORIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fault-finding\nAn envelope ('about') of O ('old') plus RIO ('port') in CENSUS ('survey\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 have parallels, giving thanks when receiving a prize in error (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAPEZIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: They have parallels\nAn envelope ('when receiving') of RAPEZI, an anagram ('in error') of 'a prize' in TA ('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: Scaly cobras disturbed more than just me (8)","output":"### Answer: SCABROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scaly\nA charade of SCABRO, an anagram ('disturbed') of 'cobras'; plus US ('more than just 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: Cold unfortunately trapping one in port (6)","output":"### Answer: CALAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\nAn envelope ('trapping') of I ('one') in C ('cold') plus ALAS ('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: Source of issue among computer users (6)","output":"### Answer: UTERUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of issue\nA hidden answer ('among') in 'comp**UTER US**ers'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Operated in group with lots of intelligence \u2014 they're full of brains (6)","output":"### Answer: CRANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're full of brains\nAn envelope ('in') of RAN ('operated') in CIA ('group with lots of 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: In this way, energy's extracted from so-called melting pot (4)","output":"### Answer: THUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: In this way\nA subtraction: TH[e] US ('so-called melting pot' \u2013 \"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses \u2026.\") minus the E ('energy's 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: University Challenge, which can make a splash (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BOAT RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: University Challenge\nA reference to the annual coxed eight races between Oxford and Cambridge (because of COVID-19, cancelled in 2020, and held on the Great Ouse in 2021); one hopes they do not make too much of a splash."}
{"instruction":"You 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 health improves one's mood (6)","output":"### Answer: CHEERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: G\nDouble definition, the first being 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: Used pony to travel with Mike (not his real name) (9)","output":"### Answer: PSEUDONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: not his real name\nA charade of PSEUDONY,an anagram ('to travel') of 'used pony'; plus M ('Mike', radio 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: Keep doing wrong? That's sticky (5)","output":"### Answer: RESIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: That's sticky\nRE-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: Give verdict on struggling mag: just spend! (4,8)","output":"### Answer: PASS JUDGMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give verdict\nAn anagram ('struggling') of 'mag just spend'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sure Mother has joined the Muslim community (4)","output":"### Answer: UMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Muslim community\nA charade of UM ('I'm not sure') plus MA ('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: Puppy, perhaps, we found in litter or otherwise (10)","output":"### Answer: ROTTWEILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puppy, perhaps\nAn envelope ('found in') of 'we' in ROTTILER, an anagram ('otherwise') of 'littter 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: Why fire top model? Rich man could make her this (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TROPHY WIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rich man could make her this\nAn anagram ('model') of 'why fire 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: Great love omitted from last letter (4)","output":"### Answer: MEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great\n[o]MEGA ('last letter' of the Greek alphabet) minus the O ('love 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: Retain attractive pupils for PE group (4-3,5)","output":"### Answer: KEEP-FIT CLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: PE group\nA chraade of KEEP ('retain') plus FIT ('attractive') plus CLASS ('pupils'); definition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 summarise, finally both sides lost (2,3)","output":"### Answer: IN ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: To summarise\nA subtraction: '[f]inall[y]' minus the two outer letters ('both sides 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: Bank's reply initially appallingly derisive (9)","output":"### Answer: RIVERSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bank\nA charade of R ('**R**eply initially') plus IVERSIDE, an anagram ('appallingly') of 'derisive'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adjusts what cockney repairman does? (6)","output":"### Answer: EMENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adjusts\n[h]E MENDS with the aspirate dropped ('what Cockney repairman 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: One severely criticised about nothing, abandoned by supporters (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: abandoned by supporters\nAn envelope ('about') of O ('nothing') in i ('one') plus SLATED ('severely criticised')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rolls on front by applying pressure steadily (4)","output":"### Answer: BAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rolls\nFirst letters ('on front') of '**B**y **A**pplying **P**ressure **S**teadily'. It so happens that I recently saw a list of the regional English names for bread rolls; baps was one that I knew."}
{"instruction":"You 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 copy given wrong mark (4)","output":"### Answer: APEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\nA charade of APE('copy') plus X ('wrong 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: Amend sketch showing two features of skin abrasion? (6)","output":"### Answer: REDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amend sketch\nRED RAW ('two features of skin abrasion')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tower being rebuilt in lake (8,5)","output":"### Answer: CONISTON WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lake\nAn anagram ('being rebuilt') of 'sanction tower'; CONISTON WATER is in the Lake District of NW 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: Let's start, say, visiting people in line for awards (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HERE GOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Le\nAn envelope ('visiting') of E.G. ('say') in HEROES ('people in line for awards')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 occurs for trades generally (10)","output":"### Answer: EASTERLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: trades generally\nA charade of EASTER ('festival') plus LIES ('occurs' \"Good Friday lies between Palm Sunday and Easter\"). with the answer referring to trade 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: Tories Alan booted from Upper House (10)","output":"### Answer: SENATORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: from \nAn anagram ('booted'?) of Tories Alan'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 belonging to fruity girl in a gospel scene (5,2,6)","output":"### Answer: MOUNT OF OLIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: a gospel scene\nA charade of MOUNT ('horse') plus OF OLIVE'S ('belonging to fruity girl'; no, not Carmen Miranda)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glazier's tool placed neatly at the start, if held by Yorkshireman (5-5)","output":"### Answer: PUTTY-KNIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glazier's to\nA charade of PUT ('placed') plus TYKNIFE, an envelope ('held by') of N ('**N**eatly at the start') plus 'if' in TYKE ('Yorkshireman')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the top and angry about male fashion (10)","output":"### Answer: IMMODERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Over the top\nAn envelope ('about') of M ('male') plus MODE ('fashion') in IRATE ('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: Bad mood in toboggan, having made faltering progress (8)","output":"### Answer: SHUFFLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made faltering progress\nAn envelope ('in') of HUFF ('bad mood')in SLED('toboggan')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Starry cast rally, though not all (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Starry\nA hidden answer ('though not all') in 'c**AST RAL**ly'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 through one's mounting paper (4)","output":"### Answer: SIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort through\nA charade of SI, a reversal ('mounting' in a down light) of I'S ('one's') plus FT (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: Running battle to get given a meal round university (4)","output":"### Answer: FEUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Running battle\nAn envelope ('round') of U ('university') in FED ('given 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: Narrow stripe in piece of meat round end of skewer (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Narrow stripe\nAn envelope ('round') of R ('end of skewe**R**') in STEAK ('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: Country conserving head of prehistoric freshwater creature (8)","output":"### Answer: TERRAPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: freshwate\nAn envelope ('conserving') of P ('head of **P**rehistoric') in TERRAIN ('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: Lowest points in faulty drains (6)","output":"### Answer: NADIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lowest points\nAn anagram ('faulty') of 'drains'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, perhaps, fixed games with sailor (8)","output":"### Answer: MEGASTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11, perhaps\nA charade of MEGAS, an anagram ('fixed') of 'games'; plus TAR ('sailor'), for 11A ERIC CLAPTON."}
{"instruction":"You 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 playing clarinet with cop (4,7)","output":"### Answer: ERIC CLAPTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'clarinet' plus 'cop'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and old Indepen\u00addent bath prepared to shack up together (7)","output":"### Answer: COHABIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: shack up together\nA charade of C ('Conservative') plus O ('old') plus HABIT, an anagram ('prepared') of I ('Independent') plus '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: Record part of poem in lounge (7)","output":"### Answer: RECLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lounge\nA charade of REC ('record') plus LINE ('part of 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: Food arrives on recycled black tiles (11)","output":"### Answer: COMESTIBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nA charade of COMES ('arrives') plus TIBLES, an anagram ('recycled') of B ('black') plus '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: Attention surrounding girl married to country's ultimate diplomat (8)","output":"### Answer: EMISSARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: diplomat\nA charade of EMISSAR, an envelope ('surrounding') of MISS ('girl') in EAR ('attention') plus ('married to') Y ('countr**Y**'s ultimate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 setter took after surgery (6)","output":"### Answer: OPIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\nA charade of OP (operation, 'surgery') plus I ATE ('setter took')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taken by business making a pastry dish (8)","output":"### Answer: TURNOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money taken by business\nDouble 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: Female diner rearranged china (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: china\nA charade of F ('female') plus RIEND, an anagram ('rearranged') of 'diner', for the rhyming slang '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: Wonderful hospital leaving well-funded structure (6)","output":"### Answer: FABRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: structure\nA charade of FAB ('wonderful') plus RIC[h] ('well-funded') minus the H ('hospital 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: Plates holding British (English) loan certificates (10)","output":"### Answer: DEBENTURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: l\nAn envelope ('holding') of B ('British') plus E ('English') in DENTURES ('plates')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enthusiasts about to drink a good new brandy (8)","output":"### Answer: ARMAGNAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: brandy\nAn envelope ('to drink') of 'a' plus G ('good') plus N ('new') in ARMAC, a reversal ('about') of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale, 'beer enthusiasts')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scene 10 rewritten as a punishment (8)","output":"### Answer: SENTENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a punishment\nAn anagram ('rewritten') of 'scene' plus 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: Warning issued by Conservatives infiltrated by far-right movement (8)","output":"### Answer: REDLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warn\nAn envelope ('infiltrated by') of EDL( English \u2013 or European \u2013 Defence League, 'far-right movement') in RIGHT ('Conservatives'). REDLIGHT as one word is not common, and, like its two-word and hyphenated versions, more commonly means a prohibition rather than a warning. However, dictionary.com does give the latter 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: PM's meagre salary halved (4)","output":"### Answer: PITT \n ### Explanation: Definition: PM\nThe first part ('halved') of PITT[ance] ('meagre salary'), for William PITT the Elder or 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: Standard number assigned to soldiers (4)","output":"### Answer: NORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standard\nA charade of NO ('number') plus RM (Royal Marines, '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: Stake money on northbound Underground before departure (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ANTE MORTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: before departure\nA charade of ANTE ('stake') plus M ('money') plus ORTEM, a reversal ('northbound' in a down light) of METRO ('Underground')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drowning feeble king in watercourse (8)","output":"### Answer: MILLRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: watercourse\nAn envelope ('drowning') of ILL ('feeble') plus R (*Rex*, 'king') in MACE ('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: Ridiculous debates about base of solid frame in dormitory (8)","output":"### Answer: BEDSTEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: frame in dormitory\nA envelope ('about') of D ('base of soli**D**') in BESTEAD, an anagram ('ridiculous') of 'debates'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 found with stolen ammunition (8)","output":"### Answer: BUCKSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ammunition\nA charade of BUCKS ('money') plus HOT ('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: Bring in setter's drink! (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bring in\nA charade of I'M ('setter's' i.e. setter is) plus PORT ('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: Bottom of well covered by moist leather strip (4)","output":"### Answer: WELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: leather strip\nAn envelope ('covered by') of L ('bottom of wel**L**') in WET ('moist')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fixture on river is level (4)","output":"### Answer: TIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: level\nA charade of TIE ('sporting fixture') plus 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: Blooms set up in a jumble (8)","output":"### Answer: PETUNIAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blooms\nAn anagram ('jumble') of 'set up 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: Computer in flipping pocket, mate (6)","output":"### Answer: LAPTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Computer\nA reversal ('flipping') of POT ('pocket', verb, in billiards, say) plus PAL ('mate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 candlelit? Is mum displaying snobbery? (7)","output":"### Answer: ELITISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: snob\nA hidden answer ('partially') in 'candl**ELIT IS M**um'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, sort out seafood (7)","output":"### Answer: OYSTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: seafood\nAn anagram ('out') of 'yes 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: Take possession of oceans, by sound of it (5)","output":"### Answer: SEIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take\nSounds like ('by the sound of it') 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: Dutch grub includes pies most feeble (9)","output":"### Answer: DROOPIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most feeble\nAn envelope ('includes') of 'pies' in D ('Dutch') plus ROOT ('grub', 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: For each spirit, a bubbly knocked back: no sweat (12)","output":"### Answer: PERSPIRATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweat\nA charade of PER ('for each') plus SPIRATI, an anagram (~~'knocked'~~ *'bubbly'*) of 'spirit a' plus ON, a reversal ('*knocked* back') of '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: Discloses secret: distressed staff beg, howl (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BLOWS THE GAFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discloses secret\nAn anagram ('distressed') of 'staff beg howl'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, King in palace to broadcast (9)","output":"### Answer: CLEOPATRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen\nAn envelope ('in') of R (*Rex*, 'king') in CLEOPATA, an anagram ('broadcast') of 'palace 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: Report of distant country (5)","output":"### Answer: CHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nSounds like ('report of') CHILLY ('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: God, write about air (7)","output":"### Answer: NEPTUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\nA charade of NEP, a reversal ('about') of PEN ('write'); plus TUNE ('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: Sad in France, English staying in seaside city (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIESTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: seaside city\nAn envelope ('staying in') of E ('English') in TRISTE ('sad 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: Son getting spa treatments lies back, rests (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rests\nA reversal ('lies back') of S ('son') plus PEELS ('spa treatments')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A founding father who demanded respect? (8)","output":"### Answer: FRANKLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A founding father\nDouble definition the first being Benjamin,the second (although the whole clue might be applied to the 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: Give satisfaction, if you'd be so kind (6)","output":"### Answer: PLEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give sa\nDouble definition; many will object to this clue, in that both define etymologically the same word. Against this, it might be maintained that the second definition, in an expression such as \"Yes,please\" has taken on a life of its own, virtually distinct from the first definition. You pays your money (or not, for the Guardian) and takes your 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: Tory, in vain, regularly advanced minutiae (6)","output":"### Answer: TRIVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: m\nA charade of TRIVI, alternate letters ('regularly') of '**T**o**R**y **I**n **V**a**I**n' plus A ('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: Losing unfurled umbrella, Simon Russell Beale unusually quiet (9)","output":"### Answer: NOISELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: quiet\nAn anagram ('unusually') of 'Simon Russell Beale' minus an anagram ('unfurled') of 'umbrella'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seas that Armada tours, going round the bend (2,3,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: AS MAD AS A HATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: going round the bend\nAn anagram ('tours?) of 'seas that 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: Extract from reggae's oppressed storyteller (5)","output":"### Answer: AESOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: s\nA hidden answer ('extract from') in 'regg**AE'S OP**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: 'The REM Introduction' begins with eerie instrument (8)","output":"### Answer: THEREMIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: eerie instrument\nJust what it says on the label: '**THE REM IN**troduction begins with'. The is an early electronic instrument, notable for being played without physical contact: the player's hands are waved in the vicinity of two antennae, controlling pitch and volume. Its speciality is eerie glissandi, as in this clip from Hitchcock's (scored by Mikl\u00f3s R\u00f3zsa)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assuming Post Office finding location (8)","output":"### Answer: POSITING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assuming\nA charade of PO ('Post Office') plus SITING ('finding 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: Toppling Trojan King: to me, it's a serious business (2,6,6)","output":"### Answer: NO JOKING MATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's a serious business\nAn anagram ('toppling') of 'Trojan King 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: Love pretentiousness? No thanks (9)","output":"### Answer: AFFECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\nA subtraction: AFFEC[ta]TION ('pretentiousness') minus TA ('no 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: Muscle vacuous: dangerous second prisoner held, escapes (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSCONDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: escapes\nAn envelope ('held') of S ('second') plus CON ('prisoner') in AB ('muscle') plus DS ('vacuous **D**angerou**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: Exasperated utterance, revolting slop he put before setter (2,4,2)","output":"### Answer: SO HELP ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exasperated utterance\nA charade of SO HELP, an anagram ('revolting') of 'slop he'; plus ME ('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: Conks out, 'empty' sign, learner driver wanting fuel (6)","output":"### Answer: DIESEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuel\nA charade of DIES ('conks out') plus E ('empty sign') plus L ('learner driver'). 'Wanting' is no more than connective 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: University official: 'Everyman's wearing, lower in reputation' (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: lower in reputation\nAn envelope ('wearing') of ME ('Everyman') in DEAN ('University 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: Flop down, Chubby (5)","output":"### Answer: PLUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flop down\nDouble 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 with rigid response to game, such as me (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with rigid response to game\nDouble definition, the first referring to the . A partner to 1D."}
{"instruction":"You 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 real me and others reassem\u00adbled container broken in half (6)","output":"### Answer: SELVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: The real me and others\nVES SEL ('container broken in half') with the two parts switched ('reassembled')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 parts of culture, as this itself is (4)","output":"### Answer: CLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this itself is\nAlternate letters ('odd parts') of '**C**u**L**t**U**r**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: Season preceded by 1960s' musical \u2014 watch part (10)","output":"### Answer: HAIRSPRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: watch part\nA charade of HAIR ('1960s' musical') plus 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: Ones who cut nested 12 (6)","output":"### Answer: HEWERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ones who cu\nAn envelope ('nested') of WE in HERS (both '12' \u2013 PRONOUNS)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formal declarations, excluding 27 words of certain type (8)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wo\nA subtraction: PRONOUN[cement]S ('formal declarations') minus CEMENT ('excluding 27' \u2013 more specifically, the answer to 27A)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 that may be first, second or third, without one negative comment (9)","output":"### Answer: ASPERSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: negative comment\nAn envelope ('without') of I ('one') in AS ('like') plus PERSON ('something that may be 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: Couple, pair of 12, one returned (4)","output":"### Answer: ITEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Couple\nA charade of IT plus EM, a reversal of ME ('pair of 12, one returned')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 distinguishes French girlfriend and boyfriend at this point (4)","output":"### Answer: HERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at this point\nIn French, 'boyfriend' is AMI, 'girlfriend' is AMIE, so they are distinguished by HER 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: Like something of yours or mine that's crazy (9)","output":"### Answer: POSSESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like something of yours or mine\nDouble 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: Small pub organised fine party in Ireland (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SINN FEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: party in Ireland\nA charade of S ('small') plus INN ('pub') plus FEIN, an anagram ('organised') 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: English 12 \u2014 one or the other (6)","output":"### Answer: EITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one or the other\nA charade of E ('English') plus IT HER ('12' PRONOUNS)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 elements second kind of star made available (10)","output":"### Answer: MONOVALENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some element\nA charade of MO ('second') plus NOVA ('kind of star' \u2013 sort of) plus LENT ('made 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: 2 removing me and then them, for you once (4)","output":"### Answer: THEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: you once\nA charade of THE[me] ('2 removing me') plus [them]E ('\u2026 and then 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: Like beauty pageant participants, for instance, that woman had put outside (6)","output":"### Answer: SASHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like beauty pageant participants\nAn envelope ('put outside') of AS ('for instance') in SHE'D ('that woman 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: American's ready, minimally, to embrace Brendan \u2014 it's hard stuff (6)","output":"### Answer: CEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard stuff\nAn envelope ('to embrace') of ME ('Brendan') in CENT ('America's ready, minimally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 like you \u2014 extremely passionate types, missing nothing (7)","output":"### Answer: SOLVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: People like you\nA subtraction: SO L[o]VERS ('extremely passionate types' \u2013 but SO is awkward) minus an O ('missing 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: Unifying idea that begins with and ends with 12 (5)","output":"### Answer: THEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unifying idea\nA charade of T ('**T**hat begins with') plus HE ME ('12' \u2013 i.e PRONOUNS)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in European power, second among 12 (7)","output":"### Answer: EPHESUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient city\nA charade of E ('European') plus P ('power') plus HESUS, an envelope ('among') of S ('second') in HE US ('12' \u2013 i.e. PRONOUNS)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 1 across and down together in school (6)","output":"### Answer: EUSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Station\nAn envelope ('in') of US ('1 across and down together') in ETON ('school'), for the railway 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: Extremely limited openings for it and others (9)","output":"### Answer: VERMOUTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: it and others\nA charade of VER[y] ('extremely') minus its last letter ('limited') plus MOUTHS ('openings'). In the definition 'it' refers to Italian vermouth."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for worst, verbally (7)","output":"### Answer: SYNONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg best for worst, verbally\nCryptic 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: Pen music, rondo needing change, sounding wrong (13)","output":"### Answer: MISPRONOUNCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: sounding wrong\nAn anagram ('needing change') of 'pen music rondo'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 or right, third person's invested in euros, oddly (9)","output":"### Answer: ERRONEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrong\nAn envelope ('invested in') of R ('right', the second R in the answer) plus ONE ('third person' \u2013 even if one is referring to oneself, one is doing it in the third person) in EROUS, an anagram ('oddly') of 'euros'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 man with the writer? On the contrary, you and me (7)","output":"### Answer: HEINOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awfu\nA charade of HE ('man') plus I ('the writer') plus NO ('on the contrary') plus US ('you and 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: Heterosexual couple hiding half of what's put inside cover (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover\nAn envelope ('hiding') of AT ('half of wh**AT**') in SHE HE ('heterosexual couple')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and I each represent one (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: He and I each represent one\nCryptic definition \u2013 He is helium, and I is 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: For example, initially he or she (6)","output":"### Answer: FEMALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: she\nA charade of FE ('**F**or **E**xample initially') plus MALE ('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: Money for church, as 12 after short time (5)","output":"### Answer: TITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money for church\nA charade of T ('short time') plus IT HE ('12' PRONOUNS)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 down \u2014 you moved left with your back to the wall (2,7)","output":"### Answer: IN TROUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with your back to the wall\nA charade of INTRO ('start') plus UBLE, which is BLUE ('down') with the U ('you') 'moved 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: Hoylake's third, middle of green \u2014 I fancy chance of eagle here (5)","output":"### Answer: EYRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chance of eagle here\nAn anagram ('fancy') of Y ('Ho**Y**lake's third') plus REE ('middle of g**REE**n') plus 'I'. For the surface, Hoylake in NW England is home to a prominent 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: Old politician's wife out \u2014 heat up meal (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HIGH TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal\nA charade of [w]HIG ('old politician') minus the W ('wife out') plus HTEA, an anagram ('up'?) 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: Charlie, turn key to go outside! Mug! (7)","output":"### Answer: ASSAULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mug\nA charade of ASS ('Charlie') plus AULT, an envelope ('to go outside') of U ('turn') in ALT ('key' on 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: Cycling articles for celebrity magazine (4)","output":"### Answer: HEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: celebrity magazine\nTHE A ('articles') '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: In fix, getting nothing after foolishly trusting flipping politicians (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FIANNA FAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: politicians\nA charade of FIAN, a reversal ('flipping') of NAIF ('foolishly trusting'); plus NAFAIL, an envelope ('in') of FA ('nothing') in NAIL ('fix'), for the Irish 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: One's well-known but talentless (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's well-known\nNOT ABLE ('talentless')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Badly wanted to pursue prince (was a tosser) (7)","output":"### Answer: PITCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: was a tosser\nA charade of P ('prince') plus ITCHED ('badly wanted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 month dons still sick \u2014 that's rough! (10)","output":"### Answer: UNCULTURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: rough\nAn envelope ('dons') of ULT ('last month') in UNCURED ('still 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: Fixes wheels \u2014 it prevents issue (4)","output":"### Answer: SNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: it prevents issue\nA reversal ('wheels') of PINS ('fixes'). The definition refers to a vasectomy."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taking money during period running country (7)","output":"### Answer: AMERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nA charade of A ('are', measure of area) plus M ('money') plus ERICA, an envelope ('during') of IC ( In Command, 'running') in ERA ('period'), for the common name given to 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: Oversight describing short politician as bore (7)","output":"### Answer: CALIBRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bore\nAn envelope ('describing') of LIB (Liberal, 'short politician') in CARE ('oversight')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 right offering little reward (5)","output":"### Answer: LEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hear\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') in LEAN ('offering little reward')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 (see models privately) (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ENTRE NOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: privately\nAn anagram ('models') of 'turn on 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: Hang out with horrible characters, becoming like Boris, ironically (5,10)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT HONOURABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Boris, ironically\nAn anagram ('characters') of 'hang out' plus 'horrible'. Boris Johnson could be styled such as 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: Still good, old woman's figure outwardly (8)","output":"### Answer: STAGNANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nAn envelope ('outwardly') of G ('good') plus NAN ('old woman') in STAT (statistic, '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: Billy \u2014 perhaps initially the best ever (4)","output":"### Answer: GOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Billy\nDouble definition, the second being an acronym for Greatest Of All 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 bar's busy and one's rough (8)","output":"### Answer: ABRASIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rough\nA charade of A ('one') plus BRAS, an anagram ('busy') of 'bars' plus I'VE ('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: Soldiers with major are outstanding (6)","output":"### Answer: REMAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: are outstanding\nA charade of RE (Royal Engineers, 'soldiers') plus MAIN ('major'). ~~'are' fits better with the surface than 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: Winger studied recording before kick-off (8)","output":"### Answer: REDSTART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winger\nA charade of RED, sounding like ('recording') READ ('studied') plus START ('kick-off'). The 'winger' is 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: Wound up mate originally in a cunning volte-face (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAUMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wound\nAn envelope ('in') of U M ('**U**p **M**ate originally') in TRAA, a reversal ('volte-face') of 'a' plus ART ('cunning', 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: 'Following ladies sleep around' sounds like a witty comment? (4,5,6)","output":"### Answer: NEXT SLIDE PLEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sounds like a witty comment\nA charade of NEXT ('following') plus SLIDE PLEASE, an anagram ('around') of 'ladies sleep'. The definition seems to refer to again, but I have not come across the clip before, and am not sure of its 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: What do we have to pay? They've been charged a hell of a lot! (8)","output":"### Answer: BILLIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a hell of a lot\nA charade of BILL ('what do we have to pay?') plus IONS ('they've been charged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 minister, who once attacked political correctness, claims most of others exaggerated (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESCOTT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour ministe\nA charade of PRESC, an envelope ('claims') of RES[t] ('others') minus its last letter ('most of') in PC ('political correctness'); plus OTT (over the top, 'exaggerated'). For the definition, 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: Manual worker right \u2014 there's an unpleasant smell inside (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDBOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manual\nAn envelope ('inside') of BO (body odour, 'an unpleasant smell') in HAND ('worker') plus OK ('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: Islander in secret announcement (6)","output":"### Answer: CRETAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Islander\nA hidden answer in 'se**CRET AN**nouncement'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nude carrying a little weight \u2014 not that impressed! (6)","output":"### Answer: UNAWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not that impressed\nAn envelope ('carrying') of 'a' plus W ('little **W**eight') in UNED, an anagram ('hairy') of '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: Dance around, getting suggestive look (4)","output":"### Answer: LEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: suggestive look\nA reversal ('around') of REEL ('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: Musician's time to follow sextet again (6)","output":"### Answer: VIBIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\nA charade of VI (Roman numeral, 'sextet') plus BIS ('again') plus T ('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: Stripping off, assistant crime-fighter breaks gun out (8)","output":"### Answer: UNROBING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stripping off\nAn envelope ('breaks') of ROBIN ('assistant crime-fighter' for Batman) in UNG, an anagram ('out') of '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: What stalker does for walks, oddly (6)","output":"### Answer: PROWLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What stalker does\nA charade of PRO ('for') plus WLS ('**W**a**L**k**S** oddly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 (100 years) in enclosure like each other across answer? (8)","output":"### Answer: BIRDCAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: enclosure like each other across answer\nA charade of BIRD ('time' in prison) plus C ('100') plus AGE ('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: Lager better in a cocktail? It's too bad (11)","output":"### Answer: REGRETTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: too bad\nAn anagram ('in a cocktail') of 'lager 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: Address to superior officer going back and forth in wind (7)","output":"### Answer: SIROCCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind\nA charade of SIR ('address to superior') plus OC CO (commanding 'officer going 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: Name again protected by secret? It leaks (7)","output":"### Answer: RETITLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Name again\nA hidden answer ('protected by') in 'sec**RET IT LE**aks'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quality of cape put on head of Swiss bank? (11)","output":"### Answer: SLENDERNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thin quality\nA charade of S ('head of **S**wiss') plus LENDER ('bank') plus NESS ('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: Alaskan often on the pull is quiet after sex (8)","output":"### Answer: MALEMUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alaskan often on the pull\nA charade of MALE ('sex') plus MUTE ('quiet'). Chambers gives the spelling as an alternative to malamute; the crossword's theme, as well as the wordplay, explains the choice of 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: Guy backing fighter where he had a thrilling fight? (6)","output":"### Answer: MANILA \n ### Explanation: Definition: where he had a thrilling figh\nA charade of MAN ('guy') plus ILA, a reversal ('backing') of ALI (Muhammad, 'fighter'), for the \"Thrilla in Manila\" boxing match between Ali and Joe Frazier."}
{"instruction":"You 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 feature, one parent of ugly ducklings? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ASWAN DAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: River feature\nA SWAN DAM; DAM usually refers to the mother of horses, but is here applied to the subject of the tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The river is the Nile."}
{"instruction":"You 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 writer's bit of exaltation in religious group (6)","output":"### Answer: CLARKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sci-fi writer\nAn envelope ('in') of LARK (the collective is an \"exaltation of larks\"; hence 'bit of exaltation') in CE (Church of England, 'religious group'), for Arthur C Clarke."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Princess has aged no end (6)","output":"### Answer: ISOLDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Princess\nIS OLDE[r] ('has aged') minus the 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: Wanting wood mite burned, unfortunately (10)","output":"### Answer: UNTIMBERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wanting wood\nAn anagram ('unfortunately') of 'mite burned'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loss of guts from fish biting large parts of line (4,4)","output":"### Answer: COLD FEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loss of guts\nA charade of COLD, an envelope ('biting') of L ('large') in COD ('fish') plus FEET ('parts of line' 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: Evil at heart, become bad and spiteful (8)","output":"### Answer: VIPERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: spiteful\nA charade of VI ('e**VI**l at heart') plus PERISH ('become 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: British feller's posters (8)","output":"### Answer: BLOGGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: posters\nA charade of B ('British') plus LOGGER'S ('feller's). Hey, that's 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: Trump, scratching bottom, is a terrible fellow (4)","output":"### Answer: IVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a terrible fellow\nIVAN[ka] ('Trump') minus the last two letters ('scratching bottom'), for the Russian 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: Errand boy not following viable plan (4)","output":"### Answer: GOER \n ### Explanation: Definition: viable plan\nA subtraction: GO[f]ER ('errand boy') minus the F ('not 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: Shades including black on woodcut (1-4,5)","output":"### Answer: T-BONE STEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: c\nA charade of TBONES, an envelope ('including') of B ('black') in TONES ('shades'); plus TEAK ('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: Harder pork pie consumed by pilot (8)","output":"### Answer: STEELIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ha\nAn envelope ('consumed by') of LIE ('pork pie', rhyming slang) in STEER ('pilot', 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: Each French writer holding universal sway (8)","output":"### Answer: PERSUADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sway\nAn envelope ('holding') of U ('universal') in PER ('each') plus SADE ('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: Setter gasping a small feature of Windows (8)","output":"### Answer: CASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: feature of Windows\nAn envelope ('gasping' \u2013 I'm sorry,I'll read that again \"grasping\") of 'a' plus S ('small') in CEMENT ('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: Swallowing tablet, recover in truth (6)","output":"### Answer: REALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in truth\nAn envelope ('swallowing') of E ('tablet') in RALLY ('recover')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 disheartened Madame Bovary? (4)","output":"### Answer: EMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bovary?\nAn anagram ('desperate') of 'ma[da]me' minus the inner letters ('disheartened'), for the second Mme. Bovary."}
{"instruction":"You 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 opening of bottle, down coke in New York (4)","output":"### Answer: BLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: coke in New York\nA charade of B ('opening of **B**ottle') plus LOW ('down'). I am assured that BLOW is colloquial for cocaine, particularly when snorted (although I would have thought blow was just not what you would 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: Transport country flower (9)","output":"### Answer: CARNATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\nA charade of CAR ('transport') plus NATION ('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: Animal succeeded? Exactly (5)","output":"### Answer: STOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\nA charade of S ('succeeded') plus TO A T ('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: Present in smithereens (5)","output":"### Answer: THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Present\nA hidden answer in 'smi**THERE**ens'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Calf's state (3,6)","output":"### Answer: NEW JERSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Calf\nDouble definition, the first being the offspring of a Jersey 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: Sword pierced girl (7)","output":"### Answer: CUTLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sword\nA charade of CUT ('pierced') plus LASS ('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: Averse to touching (7)","output":"### Answer: AGAINST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Averse to\nDouble 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: Some publicity permitted (5)","output":"### Answer: LICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: permitted\nA hidden answer in 'pub**LICIT**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: Partner's drink returned (3)","output":"### Answer: PAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Partner\nA reversal ('returned') of LAP ('drink', 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: Namely, wrongly sited (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ID EST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Namely\nAn anagram ('wrongly') of '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: Married excited fan (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fan\nAn anagram ('excited') of '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: Sprinkling small stuff (7)","output":"### Answer: SMATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sprinkling\nA charade of S ('small') plus MATTER ('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: Company car? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: TWO-SEATER \n ### Explanation: Company car? (3-6)\nCryptic 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: River quarter's sound (5)","output":"### Answer: FORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\n'Sounds' like FOURTH ('quarter')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's fashion statement (5)","output":"### Answer: MANOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: House\nSounds like ('statement') MANNER ('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: Unremunerative amateur match (3-6)","output":"### Answer: NON-PROFIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unremunerative\nA charade of NON-PRO ('amateur') plus FIT ('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: Writer's homophonous compatriot (4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: compatriot\nSounds like ('homophonous') SCOTT (Walter, 'writer', who was a Scot)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fishing club (6)","output":"### Answer: PRIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father\nDouble definition, the second being a club or mallet for killing 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: Criminal masculine element (10)","output":"### Answer: MALEFACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\nA charade of MALE ('masculine') plus FACTOR ('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: Private soldiers? Monsters (6)","output":"### Answer: GIANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monsters\nGI ANTS ('private 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: Mushroom drink (8)","output":"### Answer: SNOWBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mushroom\nDouble definition, the second being a mixture of advocaat and fizzy lemonade, or an elaboration thereon."}
{"instruction":"You 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 passage heard (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key\nSounds like ('heard') AISLE ('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: Empty points? Rubbish! (8)","output":"### Answer: NONSENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\nAn implied envelope of NNSENSE ('points' of the compass) with O inside ('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: Guy put off (4)","output":"### Answer: STAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guy\nDouble 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: Name a flower (5)","output":"### Answer: CALLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\nA charade of CALL ('name') 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: No-man's-land? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ANIMAL FARM \n ### Explanation: No-man's-land? (6,4)\nCryptic definition, with reference to George Orwell's novella."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Murphy's treat, cooked (5)","output":"### Answer: TATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Murphy\nAn anagram ('cooked') of 'treat'; murphy and tater both mean 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: Mixture \u2014 it's enclosed (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mixture\nDouble definition; chemists may not be happy with the 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: Sanctimonious seaman stealing (8)","output":"### Answer: PIRATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: stealing\nA charade of PI ('sanctimonious') plus RATING ('seaman')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Leap year, partly (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leap\nDouble 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: Plant's economy (6)","output":"### Answer: THRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nDouble 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: Raised issue, period (4)","output":"### Answer: TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: period\nA reversal ('raised' in a down light) of EMIT ('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: Mark's successor, semi-neurotic? (4)","output":"### Answer: EURO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark's successor\n'semi-n**EURO**tic', for the German 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: Strikes disrupted this (4)","output":"### Answer: HITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strikes\nAn anagram ('disrupted') 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: 12 sheep delay broadcast (10)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPYHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'sheep delay'. 12A RIP VAN WINKLE answers that 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: Employs guessers now and then (4)","output":"### Answer: USES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Employs\nAlternate letters ('now and then') of 'g**U**e**S**s**E**r**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: Traditional musician's fiddle enthralling ol' Kansas (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FOLK SINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Traditional musician\nAn envelope ('enthralling') of 'ol\" plus KS ('Kansas') in FINGER ('fiddle')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fossil fuel in eyeliner, we're told (4)","output":"### Answer: COAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fossil fuel\nSounds like ('we're told') KOHL ('eyeliner')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somnolent type to tear open vehicle with seafood (3,3,6)","output":"### Answer: RIP VAN WINKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somnolent type\nA charade of RIP ('tear open') plus VAN ('vehicle') plus WINKLE ('seafood'). Rip van Winkle is the eponymous central character of a story by Washington Irving, who falls asleep for twenty years, missing the American War of Independence."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 unclear, nervous beginner (7)","output":"### Answer: LEARNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginner\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'unc**LEAR NER**vous'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in boats to resort (7)","output":"### Answer: OBTAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets\nAn anagram ('to resort') of 'in 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: Spend a lot, swell place obtained (7)","output":"### Answer: SPLURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spend a lot\nAn envelope ('obtained') of PL ('place') in SURGE ('swell')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Dutch, splash out, save penny \u2013 stroke of luck! (7)","output":"### Answer: GODSEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: stroke of luck\nA charade of 'go' plus D ('Dutch') plus S[p]END ('splash out') minus P ('save 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: I saw Gary race around roads (12)","output":"### Answer: CARRIAGEWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: roads\nAn anagram ('around') of 'i saw Garry 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: Highway travelled by horse noisily (4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Highway\nSounds like ('noisily') of RODE ('travelled by 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: Fastidious Everyman given time: 'silly not to deliver' (10)","output":"### Answer: METICULOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fastidious\nA charade of ME ('Everyman') plus T ('time') plus [rid]ICULOUS ('silly') minus RID ('not to deliver'; 'deliver' as in \"Deliver us from evil\", but the 'to' does not sit happily 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: Egyptian city where god's rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: SUEZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Egyptian city\nA reversal ('rejected') of ZEUS ('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: Ungodliest, harrowing: together they circle the world (10)","output":"### Answer: LONGITUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: together they circle the world\nAn anagram ('harrowing') of 'ungodliest'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, spiritualist ultimately finding ihs?n? (4)","output":"### Answer: SUFI \n ### Explanation: Primarily, spiritualist ultimately finding ihs?n? (4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**S**piritualist **U**ltimately **F**inding **I**hsan', Sufism is Islamic mysticism, much concerned with finding ihsan, perfection 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: Beauty magazine, whichever way you look at it (4)","output":"### Answer: ELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beauty magazine\nA palindrome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Granadilla spread one consumed on Friday. Peeled? Quite (7,5)","output":"### Answer: PASSION FRUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Granadilla\nA charade of PASSION, an envelope ('consumed') of I ('one') in PASS ON ('spread'); plus FR ('Friday') plus UIT ('peeled? q**UIT**e'). The grantadilla is a fruiting vine in the Passiflora family, similar to the passion 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: Constituents of Antioch, an overseas principality once (7)","output":"### Answer: HANOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: principality once\nA hidden answer ('constituents of') in 'antioc**H AN OVER**seas'; Hanover was an independent state in what is now Germany, for a period ruled by a Prince Elector."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tucked into tea, not ardently consumed (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ATE INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: consumed\nAn envelope ('tucked into') of 'I' in ATENTO, an anagram ('ardently') of 'tea not'. The appearance of 'into' in clue and answer is unfortunate."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bouillon for starters: pungent, inedible, the French food not yet eaten? (10)","output":"### Answer: STOCKPILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: food not yet eaten\nA charade of STOCK ('bouillon') plus PI ('for starters: **P**ungent **I**nedible') plus LES ('the French'), with a rather loose 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: No end of fish and beef (10)","output":"### Answer: SILVERSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: beef\nA subtraction: SILVERSIDE[s] ('fish') minus the last letter ('no end of'). Silverside is a cut of beef hindquarters; silversides is a family of fish, unfortunately for the clue also treated as a 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: The raw bananas: I try a dish, but \u2026 (8,4)","output":"### Answer: BIRTHDAY SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: T\nAn anagram ('bananas') of 'I try a dish 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: Vulgar wiseacre's teaching aids (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FLASH CARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: teaching aids\nA charade of FLASH ('vulgar') plus CARDS ('wiseacre')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 material old duke ordered (6-4)","output":"### Answer: TAILOR-MADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bespoke\nAn anagram of 'material' plus O ('old') plus D ('duke'). Cf 18D, but I think that the justification here is a little more tenuous."}
{"instruction":"You 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 representing Creole? Good (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EL GRECO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nAn anagram ('re-presenting') of 'creole' plus G ('good'). This borders on a derived anagram, where the clue does not give the anagrist directly, and which is widely seen as unfair. However, the abbreviation of G for 'good' is so common that it may be forgiven."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slack-jawed at first, getting affectionate with royal (7)","output":"### Answer: GAWKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slack-jawed\nA charade of GA ('at first, **G**etting **A**ffectionate') plus W ('with') plus KING ('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: Spy giving up date of birth (including name) (4)","output":"### Answer: BOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spy\nA reversal ('giving up') of an envelope ('including') of N ('name') in DOB ('date of birth')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 avoiding insects and snakes (4)","output":"### Answer: ASPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: snakes\nA subtraction: [w]ASPS ('insects') minus the W ('**W**ife avoiding')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shared troughs, perhaps (7,6)","output":"### Answer: DRAUGHT HORSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They\nAn anagram ('perhaps') of 'shared troughs', with an extended 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: Army personnel will feed them (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTEATERS \n ### Explanation: Army personnel will feed them (9)\nCryptic 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: Correctly positioned on motor\u00adway when lorry at the front pulled out \u2014 ridiculous! (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ridiculous\nA subtraction: IN [l]ANE ('correctly positioned on motorway') minus the L ('when **L**orry at the front pulled 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: Lets out cry: 'Don't move a muscle!' (5)","output":"### Answer: FREES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lets out\nSounds like ('cry') FREEZE! ('don't move 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: Accepting work, easily filled a basket (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FIELD GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: basket\nAn envelope ('accepting') of GO ('work') in FIELDAL, an anagram ('easily') of 'filled a'; the definition refers to basketball."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A challenge keeping close to Jennifer and Dawn (7)","output":"### Answer: ARRIVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dawn\nAn envelope ('keeping') of R ('close to Jennife**R**') in 'a' plus RIVAL ('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: Round back of house, see mostly older type of plant (7)","output":"### Answer: SENECIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of plant\nAn envelope ('round') of E ('back of hous**E**') plus C ('see') in SENIO[r] ('older') 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: Crosses town to get suit, changing direction once (7)","output":"### Answer: THWARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crosses\nA charade of T ('town?') plus H[e]ARTS ('suit') with the E changed to W ('changing direction 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: Seat about six inside trailer (7)","output":"### Answer: PREVIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: trailer\nAn envelope ('inside') of RE ('about') plus VI (Roman numeral, 'six') in PEW ('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: Naughty boy \u2014 story about Tom maybe giving finger (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPLICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: finger\nA charade of IMP ('naughty boy') plus LICATE, an envelope ('about') of CAT ('Tom maybe') in LIE ('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: Lowry's first painting lacking substance? What about Turner? (5)","output":"### Answer: LATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turner\nA charade of L ('**L**owry's first') plus A[r]T ('painting') minus its middle letter ('lacking substance') plus HE, a reversal ('about') of EH? ('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: Henry has two islands and part of another (5)","output":"### Answer: HAITI \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of another\nA charade of H ('Henry', unit of inductance) plus AIT and I ('two 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: What will Jack do? That bloke's going to cause trouble! (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RAISE HELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause troubl\nA charade of RAISE ('what will jack do?') plus HE'LL ('thagt bloke's going 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: Historical victim of prejudice, right? Lady suffered terribly (6,7)","output":"### Answer: ALFRED DREYFUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Historical victim of prejudice\nAn anafgram ('terribly') of 'R ('right') plus 'lady syffered'. See .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: Shabby Italian rider's content to go up bridle path (6,3)","output":"### Answer: ROTTEN ROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: bridle path\nA reversal ('to go up 'in a down light) of WORN ('shabby') plus [d]ETTOR[i] (Frankie, jockey, 'Italian rider') minus the outer letters ('content'). Rotten Row is a bridle path in Hyde Park, 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: Range of paintings defaced (5)","output":"### Answer: URALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Range\nA subtraction: [m]URALS ('paintings') minus the first letter ('defaced')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Attentive husband occasionally found out \u2014 slippery character to catch! (7)","output":"### Answer: HEEDFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attentive\nA charade of H ('husband') plus EEDFUL, an envelope ('to catch') of DFU, an anagram ('out') of FUD ('occasionally **F**o**U**n*D')* in EEL ('slippery 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: Entertaining woman in stock\u00adings \u2014 time to get extremely suspicious (7)","output":"### Answer: HOSTESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: E\nA charade of HOSTE, an envelope ('in') of T ('time') in HOSE ('stockings'); plus SS ('extremely **S**uspiciou**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: Sun's nice and relaxing \u2014 but could this presage a change? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RAINDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: but could this presage a change?\nA charade of RA ('sun', Egyptian god) plus INDANCE, an anagram ('relaxing') of 'nice and', with an extended 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: Not a reason to give up \u2014 an inspiration (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: an inspiration\nA hidden ('to give') reversed ('up' in a down light) answer in 'n**OT A RE**ason', for the muse of lyric 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: When running helps at a fight (4,4,5)","output":"### Answer: HALF PAST EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: When\nAn anagram ('running') of 'helps at a fight'. There does not seem to be much of a definition, or 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: Train fare? (5-2-6)","output":"### Answer: MEALS-ON-WHEELS \n ### Explanation: Train fare? (5-2-6)\nCryptic 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 confirming truth about Scotland's number one poet (9)","output":"### Answer: VERSIFIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\nAn envelope ('about') of S ('**S**cotland's number one') in VERIFIER ('one confirming 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: Auctioneer carelessly spilling sweetheart's drink (9)","output":"### Answer: COINTREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nAn anagram ('carelessly') of 'auctione[e]r' minus an E ('spilling sw**E**etheart')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 signs of damage in chicken run (7)","output":"### Answer: SCARRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing signs of damage\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('run') in SCARED ('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: Totally clean? Not you, no way, Mr Johnson (7)","output":"### Answer: PREMIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Johnson\nA charade of P[u]RE ('totally clean') minus the U ('not you') plus MI[st]ER ('Mr.) minus ST ('no 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: Small bottle, as originally described by Collins? (5)","output":"### Answer: PHIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smal\nAn envelope ('described by) of A ('**A**s originally') in PHIL ('Collins' 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: Wind-up? Why to be wary (5)","output":"### Answer: LEERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wary\nA charade of LEER, a reversal (-'up' in a doiwn light) of REEL ('wind') plus Y ('why' 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: Message from public transport: 'Introduction of electronic support needed' (8)","output":"### Answer: TELEGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Message\nAn envelope ('introduction') of E ('electronic') plus LEG ('support') in TRAM ('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: For this particular purpose, include white wine, it's said (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AD HOC \n ### Explanation: Definition: For this particular purpose\nSounds like ('it's said') ADD HOCK ('include white 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: Joy, it's time to get into breathing out, having dropped an aitch! (10)","output":"### Answer: EXALTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joy\nEX[h]ALATION ('breathing out') minus the H ('having dropped an aitch') with a T inserted ('time to get 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: Joke leg manufactured for rambling group? (6)","output":"### Answer: GAGGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rambling group?\nA charade of GAG ('joke') plus GLE, an anagram ('manufactured') of 'leg'. The definition probably refers to garrulous people rather than geese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winter feature spells end of Christmas present season (8)","output":"### Answer: SNOWFALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winter feature\nA charade of S ('end of Christma**S**') plus NOW ('present') plus FALL ('season').. 'Spells' is just connective 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: Say, rather badly: 'Bread vs rocks' (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVERBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rather\nAn anagram ('rocks') of 'bread vs', with two indications by 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: One who fancies commercial muck, right? (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who fancies\nA charade of AD ('commercial') plus MIRE ('muck') plus R ('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: No miser needs special finish on everything (8)","output":"### Answer: SPENDALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: No miser\nA charade of SP ('special') plus END ('finish') plus ALL ('everythng')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the bongos again, possibly requiring backing to produce hit (6)","output":"### Answer: MURDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hit\nA reversal ('requiring backing') of RE-DRUM ('play the bongos again, 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: State Republican keen to sup\u00adpress independent legislative body (10)","output":"### Answer: PARLIAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: legislative body\nA charade of PA (Pennsylvania, 'state') plus R ('Republican') plus LIAMENT, an envelope ('to suppress') of I ('independent') in LAMENT ('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: Has a dated appreciation of accommodation (4)","output":"### Answer: DIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Has a dated appreciation of\nDouble 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: Spell of cold weather eventually penetrating the joint (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spell\nA charade of C ('cold') plus HARM, an envelope ('penetrating') of R ('weathe**R** eventually') in HAM ('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: Buckle in lid in defect construction (8)","output":"### Answer: BUILDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: construction\nAn envelope ('in', the second one) of ILDIN, an anagram ('buckle') of 'in lid' in BUG ('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: Rise up and fight daughter at the back (8)","output":"### Answer: REARWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: at the back\nA charade of REAR ('rise up') plus WAR ('fight') plus 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: Drink company (4)","output":"### Answer: BEVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nDouble definition, the first being an abbreviation of beverage."}
{"instruction":"You 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 'Don't move decoration' (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: decoration\nSounds like ('said') FREEZE ('don't 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: One's rather old-fashioned cul-de-sac (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cul-de-sac \nA charade of I'M ('one's') plus PASSE ('rather 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: Large amount of clubs needing creative work pack (8)","output":"### Answer: CARTLOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large amoun\nA charade of C ('clubs') plus ('needing') ART ('creative work') plus LOAD ('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: Brother's Wi-Fi rather dodgy (5,5)","output":"### Answer: WHITE FRIAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brother\nAn anagram ('dodgy') of 'wi-fi rather', for a member of the Carmelites, the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel."}
{"instruction":"You 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 instruction: sun acceptable when hot internally (6)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give instruction\nAn envelope ('internally') of H ('hot') in S ('sun') plus COOL ('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: Maybe seaweeds' improbable general age (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN ALGAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe seaweeds\nAn anagram ('improbable') of 'general 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 prepared to shoot transport members (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BEAR ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: B\nA charade of BEAR ('transport') plus ARMS (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: Fantastic Mere Man is coming! (8)","output":"### Answer: EMERGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: coming\nA charade of EMER, an anagram ('fantastic') of 'mere' plus GENT ('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: Quickly passes 'Men's Trousers Feature' \u2014 heartless youth! (5,2)","output":"### Answer: FLIES BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quickly \nA charade of FLIES ('men's trousers feature') plus B[o]Y ('youth') minus the inner 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: Caper results in country's leader being replaced (6)","output":"### Answer: PRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cape\nFRANCE ('country') with its first letter changed ('leader being replaced'), but the replacement is determined only by 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: Art set in amalgam, a rectangular arrangement (6)","output":"### Answer: MATRIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: a rectangular arrangemen\nAn envelope ('in') of ATR, an anagram ('set') of 'art' in MIX ('amalgam'), with a mathematical 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: Pop music centre regenerated Mary's classic sitcom (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DAD\u2019S ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: classic sitcom\nA charade of DAD ('pop') plus S ('mu**S**ic centre') plus ARMY, an anagram ('regenerated') of '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: Enjoys drink after chum's come around (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LAPS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: E\nA charade of LAP, a reversal ('comes around') of PAL ('chum') plus SUP ('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: Tree choked by parasitic plant in a miserable state (8)","output":"### Answer: MOPINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \nAn envelope ('choked by') of PINE ('tree') in MOSS ('parasitic plant'). Very possibly we have amongst our number some experts on the bryophytes who can give a authoritative answer, but as a layman, the description 'parasitic plant' seems to me wide of the mark. Chambers does say of mosses \"\u2026 the zygote grows into a small spore-bearing capsule that grows parasitically on the parent plant\", but that strikes me as like saying that a fetus is parasitic on its mother. I would have thought that parasitism only applies when the host is a different species. Even though many mosses grow on trees, they are epiphytic, not parasitic."}
{"instruction":"You 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 boss goes after officer \u2014 factual accounts shouldn't be this! (8)","output":"### Answer: COLOURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: factual accounts shouldn't be this!\nA charade of COL (colonel, 'officer') plus OUR ED ('Guardian 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: Poor cast includes three from Swedish group (6)","output":"### Answer: SHABBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: P\nAn envelope ('includes') of ABB[a] ('three from Swedish group') in SHY ('cast', 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: Food enthusiast gobbles starter for lunch (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nAn envelope ('gobbles') of L ('starter for **L**unch') in FAN ('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: Chase down weak animal round with heart aflutter (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: RUN TO EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chase down\nA charade of RUNT ('weak animal') plus O ('round') plus EARTH, an anagram ('aflutter') 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: A pair of females streak, creating disturbance (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: disturbance\nA charade of 'a' plus F F (pair of females') plus RAY ('streak')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 familiar sound of a zany (8)","output":"### Answer: ACQUAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make familiar\nSounds like ('sound of') 'a' plus QUAINT ('zany', 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: Bombast from silly rich Tories is to be ignored (8)","output":"### Answer: RHETORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bombast\nAn anagram ('silly') of 'rich tor[i]e[s]' less IS ('is to be 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: Home help with a superior manner keeping quiet (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AU PAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Home hel\nAn envelope ('keeping') of P *(piano*, 'quiet') in 'a' plus U ('superior') plus AIR ('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: Publicist with gift for concealing decline (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PRESS AGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Publicist\nAn envelope ('for concealing') of SAG ('decline') in PRESENT ('gift'). 'For' hardly belongs. Perhaps there is more than a hint of an extended 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: 'Little river' one will present here (4)","output":"### Answer: RILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: present \nA charade of R ('little river') plus I'LL ('one will'). 'Present here' is to absolve the real definition \u2013 'little river' \u2013 from the accusation of 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: Simple fellow eating nothing gets wind (6)","output":"### Answer: SIMOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind\nAn envelope ('eating') of O ('nothing') in SIMON ('simple fellow' \u2013 \"met a pieman\")."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A socialist gets to sit back inside, being detained (8)","output":"### Answer: ARRESTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: detained\nAn envelope ('gets \u2026 inside') of REST ('to sit back') in 'a' plus RED ('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: Idiots given notice \u2014 such must face the reckoning (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSESSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: such must face the reckoning\nA charade of ASSES ('idiots') plus SEE ('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: Something handed out for daughters to tuck into \u2014 it's child's play (6)","output":"### Answer: DODDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: child's play\nAn envelope ('for \u2026 to tuck into') of D D ('daughters') in DOLE ('something handed 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: Pleasant life or still life? (1,4,2,8)","output":"### Answer: A BOWL OF CHERRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pl\nDouble 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: Tongue-tied Oxford don to make love with hesitation (7)","output":"### Answer: SPOONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tongue-tied Oxford don\nA charade of SPOON ('make love') plus ER ('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: Artist dunking pencil into beer (9)","output":"### Answer: PORTRAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nAn envelope ('dunking \u2026 into') of RAY ('pencil'; think of a pencil of light) in PORTER ('beer'). The RAY from crossing 13A helped me 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: Mother figure spreading heavenly food around party (7)","output":"### Answer: MADONNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: M\nAn envelope ('spreading \u2026 around'; no anagram) of DO ('party') in MANNA ('heavenly 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: What gives some gripes \u2014 tomato sauce (5)","output":"### Answer: PESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce\nA hidden answer ('what gives some') in 'gri**PES TO**mato'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A drop of rain once more elevated river (7)","output":"### Answer: NIAGARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\nA reversal ('elevated' in a down light) of 'a' plus R ('drop of **R**ain') plus AGAIN ('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: Bizarre ban \u2014 all I must eat's a Scotch egg, some claimed (11,4)","output":"### Answer: SUBSTANTIAL MEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Scotch egg, some claimed\nAn anagram ('bizarre') of 'ban all I must eat's'. For those (like me) who are not up with the recent UK COVID restrictions, the definition refers to situations in which some pubs may remain open if they serve drinks with substantial meals, bringing up the question of whether, for example, a Scotch egg qualifies, or is just a 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: Put in lodgings right by unusual tree in courtyard (9)","output":"### Answer: QUARTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put in lodgings\nAn envelope ('in') of R ('right') plus TERE, an anagram ('unusual') of 'tree' in QUAD (quadrangle, 'courtyard')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silk suits more crumpled I'm to get rid of (7)","output":"### Answer: TUSSORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Si\nAn anagram ('crumpled') of 'su[i]ts [m]ore' less IM ('I'm to get rid 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: Revolutionary with others turning up in compound (7)","output":"### Answer: CHELATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: compound\nA charade of CHE (Guevara, 'revolutionary') plus LATE, a reversal ('turning up' in a down light) of ET AL ('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: Examined? That's not new after half-term (7)","output":"### Answer: PERUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ex\nA charade of PER[iod] ('term') cut in 'half' plus USED ('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: Relations to make trips, heading off (5)","output":"### Answer: AUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relations\nA subtraction: [j]AUNTS ('trips' or 'make trips') minus the first 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: Teaching assistant in school going back to mark (6)","output":"### Answer: NOTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mark\nAn envelope ('in') of TA ('Teaching Assistant') in NOTE, a reversal ('going back') of ETON ('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: Tear page off a tiny bit to see item in paper (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: item in paper\nA subtraction: [p]ARTICLE ('a tiny bit') minus the P ('take page 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: Trump to take five women home before date (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BREAK WIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trump\nA charade of BREAK ('take five') plus W ('women') plus IN ('home') plus D ('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: Nurses stripped for show (5)","output":"### Answer: ANNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nA subtraction: [n]ANNIE[s] ('nurses') minus its outer letters ('stripped'); the 'show' is a musical based on the comic strip \"Little orphan Annie\". Not my normal fare, but I actually saw the show on 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: Smashing plate for bread in old Greece (5)","output":"### Answer: LEPTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bread in old Greece\nAn anagram ('smashing') of 'plate', with 'bread' 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: Change for writer with no break (9)","output":"### Answer: MENOPAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\nA charade of ME ('writer') plus 'no' plus PAUSE ('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: Dealt with small vehicle parts for scrap (7)","output":"### Answer: DISCARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: scrap\nAn envelope (parts') of S ('small') plus CAR ('vehicle') in DID ('dealt 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: Space in front of bay to take ship (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: take ship\nNo, interpreted correctly there is no double duty. A charade of EM ('space' longer than the more common \u2013 in crosswords \u2013 en) plus ('in front of') BARK ('bay' \u2013 \"baying hounds\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about a boy (6)","output":"### Answer: REASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Debate\nA charade of RE ('about') plus 'a' plus 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: One brought back to earth after Sun's character assassination (7)","output":"### Answer: SLANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: character assassination\nA charade of S ('sun') plus LANDER ('one brought back 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: Teacher's perhaps after hard work and playground activity (9)","output":"### Answer: HOPSCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: playground activity\nA charade of H ('hard') plus OP ('work') plus SCOTCH (a brand of the drink, 'Teacher's 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: So nurses against patient (5)","output":"### Answer: STOIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: patien\nAn envelope ('nurses') of TO ('against'; not a common meaning, but it is there \u2013 \"lean-to\" comes to mind) in SIC ('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: Middle of day, run out to get mum bouquet (5)","output":"### Answer: AROMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bo\nA charade of A ('middle of d**A**y') plus RO ('run out', separately or together in cricket summaries) plus MA ('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: One running around with single escort (9)","output":"### Answer: CANDIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One running\nA charade of C (*circa*, 'around') plus AND ('with') plus I ('one') plus DATE ('escort')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 band replacing member with Suggs at the front (7)","output":"### Answer: SADNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blues\nMADNESS ('band') with M ('member') replaced by S ('**S**uggs at the front'). The British 'band' did indeed replace lead singer Dikron Tulane with Suggs in 1977."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advantages of good grades put before classes (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A\nA charade of As (good grades') plus SETS ('classes')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 out of end of pen ran (7)","output":"### Answer: NIBBLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit\nA charade of NIB ('end of pen') plus BLED ('ran' \"the first time I wore it in the rain, the colours 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: Prepare to drive Peugeot: go out for a spin (3,2)","output":"### Answer: TEE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to drive\nAn anagram ('for a spin') of 'Peu[g]e[o]t' minus the letters GO ('go 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: Food in bags to carry out (9)","output":"### Answer: TAKEAWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nA definition, cryptic only in that the clue looks as if it might have wordplay. *Yes, well, I missed that one, didn't I? Spooner's catflap got in first @12, followed up from the hobo's mouth @24. Thanks to both for the correction; the wordplay is:*\n *An envelope ('to carry') of AWAY ('out') in TAKES ('bags'), with (of course) an extended 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: Bankers from Santander moving slowly (7)","output":"### Answer: ANDANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: slowly\nAn anagram ('moving') of '[s]antande[r]'minus its outer letters ('bankers from'); As a musical direction, it means literally at a walking pace, leisurely but 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: Walker's my name (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walker\nDouble 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: Picking up nose on wine after you and taster ultimately agreed (9)","output":"### Answer: CONCURRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: agreed\nA charade of CONC, sounding like ('picking up') CONK ('nose') plus U R ('yo**U** and taste**R** ultimately' \u2013 no textspeak) plus 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: Opening line on film: watch at the start (6)","output":"### Answer: EYELET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\nA charade of EYE ('watch') plus L ('line') plus ET (crossword compilers' favourite 'film'). 'At the start' indicates the order of the 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: Shot fired over man's head with the other hand (6)","output":"### Answer: FILMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shot\nAn envelope ('over') of M ('**M**an's head') in FILED, which is 'fired' with the R replaced by L ('with the other 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: Pen to run out describing husband? Turn over (9)","output":"### Answer: SHEEPFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pen\nA charade of SHEEP, an envelope ('describing') of H ('husband') in SEEP ('run out') plus FOLD ('turn 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: Stands in front of royals: guards, at the start, going for their headgear (9)","output":"### Answer: BEARSKINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: their headgear\nA charade of BEARS ('stands') plus ('in front of') KIN[g]S ('royals') minus the G ('**G**uards, at the start, 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: Signs section for work (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: S\nAn anagram ('for work') of '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: Enigmatic person is cross after panic outside hospital (6)","output":"### Answer: SPHINX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enigmatic person\nAn envelope ('outside') of H ('hospital') in SPIN ('panic' \u2013 \"knocked for a spin\") plus X ('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: Disease obtained from insects? Not primarily (7)","output":"### Answer: RICKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disease\nA subtraction: [c]RICKETS ('insects') minus the first letter ('not primarily'). Disease in the looser sense of an abnormal condition, not something caused by a pathogen."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hot food, following starter of chicken (6)","output":"### Answer: CHEATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Does\nA charade of C ('starter of **C**hicken') plus H ('hot') plus EATS ('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: Stop runs from part of wicket (5)","output":"### Answer: CEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\nA subtraction: C[r]EASE ('part of wicket') minus R ('runs 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: Like one that gets laid? Love endless sex squeezing butt (5)","output":"### Answer: OVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like one that gets laid\nAn envelope ('squeezing') of VAT ('butt') in O ('love') plus E ('endless [s]**E**[x]). Egg-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: Potato I coated in chocolate and seed put before Queen (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MARIS PIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Potato\nAn envelope ('coated in') of 'I' in MARS (Bar, 'chocolate' \u2013 is it OK to imply the bar?) plus PIP ('seed') plus ('put before') ER (*Elizabeth Regina*, 'Queen'). Apparently, it is now the most widely grown in the UK, being versatile and resistant to some nematodes."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Noisy scene, mass online chat (4)","output":"### Answer: ZOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: online chat\nA charade of ZOO ('noisy scene') plus M ('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: Concede around New Year: 'Florida's where retiree might live' (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GRANNY FLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: where retiree m\nAn envelope ('around') of N('new') plus Y ('year') plus FLA ('Florida') in GRANT ('concede')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spearing, we're told, in hellish river (4)","output":"### Answer: STYX \n ### Explanation: Definition: hellish ri\nSounds like ('we're told') STICKS ('goes spearing' as in pig-sticking)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pilots returning, each a long way off (7,5)","output":"### Answer: STREETS AHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long way off\nAn envelope ('about') of T ('time') in SREETS, a reversal ('returning') of STEERS ('pilots') plus A HEAD ('each' \u2013 \"only five quid a 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: Pronounced a little slaver 'redeemable' (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pronounced\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'sl**AVER RED**eemable'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 oversee French swine, not on air (2-5)","output":"### Answer: CO-CHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help to oversee\nA charade of COCH[on] ('French swine'; pushing the envelope of the French expected of English speakers) minus ON ('not on') plus '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: Hot liquid state (7)","output":"### Answer: TABASCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot liquid\nDouble definition: the hot sauce, and the Mexican state. The sauce is named for its principal ingredient, the tabasco pepper, and the pepper is named for 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: Author's two automobiles? Almost (7)","output":"### Answer: CARROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\nA charade of CAR and ROLL[s] ('two automobiles') minus the last letter ('almost'); there are probably several other authors, but surely Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) is 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: Being successful, UN had pop tune composed (2,3,2-3-2)","output":"### Answer: ON THE UP-AND-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: successfu\nAn anagram ('composed') of 'UN had pop tune'. The phrase has two meanings: successful or honest. It is probably your choice whether 'being' is part of the definition (the slightly awkward \"he is being successful\") or just introduces 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: Expensive ducks (4)","output":"### Answer: DEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: E\nDouble definition, the second being 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: Palace where ninth stanza read aloud? (10)","output":"### Answer: VERSAILLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Palace\nSounds like ('read aloud') VERSE I ('ninth stanza' if the previous ones were lettered A, B 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: Nasty infestation tormenting scalps, primarily! (4)","output":"### Answer: NITS \n ### Explanation: Nasty infestation tormenting scalps, primarily! (4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**N**asty **I**nfestation **T**ormenting **S**calps' &lit (but to be pedantic, it is not the nits which torment, but the lice which hatch from them \u2013 OK, Chambers does give an alternate meaning of nit as a young louse)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that dodgy actress secures vehicles (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE CARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicles\nAn envelope ('that\u2026 secures') of ATE ('upset') in ESTCARS, an anagram ('dodgy') of '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: Faces simpletons (4)","output":"### Answer: MUGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faces\nDouble 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: Read 1,000, not 500 + 500 sheets of paper (4)","output":"### Answer: REAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 500 sheets of paper\n'Read' with the D (Roman numeral '500') replaced by M (likewise, '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: The son shrugs off noisy creatures (4,8)","output":"### Answer: SONG THRUSHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: noisy creatures\nAn anagram ('off') of 'the son shrugs'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Toward wicket, one lacking faith died down (7)","output":"### Answer: INFIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toward wicket\nINFIDEL (one lacking faith') with the D moved to the end ('died down' in a down 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: The last ictodosaur, somewhat resilient (7)","output":"### Answer: ELASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: re\nA hidden answer ('somewhat') in 'th**E LAST IC**todosaur'. Why did Everyman choose the obscure ictodosaur rather than, say, the better known icthyosaur (or, to take a quite different tack, ice-age)? Wikipedia does not even mention the word, and a search turns up mainly dictionary definitions (perhaps it is a discredited interpretation of the fossil record?)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 may be seen here, avoiding saloon? (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE WAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cowboy may be seen her\nI suppose this is intended as a double definition, but I cannot say that I like it: covered wagons and cowboys are both prominent in Western lore, but the former would be used by settlers, and cowboys might be familiar with the chuckwagon, but not on it. Everyman seems to be fond of clues which straddle the divide between a double definition and an extended crypticish definition (cf. 13D)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sound of quiz with plenty of meat (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MIXED GRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: plenty of meat\nA charade of MIXED ('adjusted sound of') plus GRILL ('quiz', 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: Ruin anecdote about some choreography (5,7)","output":"### Answer: DANCE ROUTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: some choreography\nAn anagram ('about') of 'ruin anecdote'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 are harmless are said to have no weapons? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: EAST LONDON \n ### Explanation: Where those who are harmless are said to have no weapons? (4,6)\nWhat would you call this? It refers to the dropping of aspirates , so that harmless comes out as 'armless ('no 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: Everyman has pound, wanting a drink and a snack (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MELBA TOAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: snack\nA charade of ME ('Everyman') plus LB ('pound') plus ('wanting') A TOAST ('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: Unopened body of work describing he who went to Hell and back? (7)","output":"### Answer: ORPHEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: who went to Hell and back\nAn envelope ('describing') of 'he' in [c]ORPUS ('body of work') minus the first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 time for drive in Trudeau's land: it's a pastime (7)","output":"### Answer: CANASTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: pastime\nCANADA ('Trudeau's land' \u2013 a whole family prominent in the country, including the current Prime Minister Justin) with the D ('drive' \u2013 not in Chambers except in combination \u2013 FWD for front or four wheel drive) replaced by S ('second') plus T ('time'), for 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: Regularly pulling at bone (4)","output":"### Answer: ULNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bone\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'p**U**l**L**i**N**g **A**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: Goddess brought about emphatic agreement in Mexico (4)","output":"### Answer: ISIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Goddess\nA reversal ('brought about') of SI SI ('emphatic agreement 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: Six rulers are Norsemen (7)","output":"### Answer: VIKINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Norsemen\nA charade of VI (Roman numeral, 'six') plus KINGS ('rulers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to have no more room for packages? (7)","output":"### Answer: BALEFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threatening\nBALE-FULL, with the homophone suggested 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: Approach maturity in state prison (5)","output":"### Answer: RIPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approach maturity\nA charade of RI (Rhode Island, the smallest US 'state') plus PEN ('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: Hang on: one way to get a tip? (4,3,2)","output":"### Answer: WAIT FOR IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hang on\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 speak for everyone on the register (10)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: everyone on the register\nA charade of ELECT ('choose') plus ORATE ('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: One facing op may have to take this by mouth (3)","output":"### Answer: NIL \n ### Explanation: One facing op may have to take this by mouth (3)\nCrypticish 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: Clear speech launches ritual action (12)","output":"### Answer: ARTICULATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: C\nAn anagram ('launches'?) of 'ritual 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: Latest possible moment for silently remembering the Armistice? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ELEVENTH HOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Latest possible moment\nDefinition and reference to the Armistice ending the First World War, signed on 11 November 1918, and which went into effect at 11am. on that 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's the point in Herodotus? (3)","output":"### Answer: DOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: point\nA hidden answer in 'Hero**DOT**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: Unofficial show for prisoner near end of sentence? (3-7)","output":"### Answer: PRE-RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unofficial show\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A measure of warmth in the direction of drain cover (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOG RATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: A measure of warmth\nTO GRATING ('in the direction of drain cover'). TOG is a measure of insulation efficiency."}
{"instruction":"You 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 I dole out (5)","output":"### Answer: OLDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Magazine\nAn anagram ('out') of 'I dole'; the magazine is officially The Oldie."}
{"instruction":"You 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 eager to tour a country (7)","output":"### Answer: HUNGARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cou\nAn envelope ('to tour') of 'a' in HUNGRY ('very 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: Engaged one tank in action (5,2)","output":"### Answer: TAKEN ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Engage\nAn anagram ('in action') of 'one 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: Former lover putting on a French green top (6)","output":"### Answer: VERTEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: top\nA charade of VERT ('a French green' \u2013 not 'a' translated but 'green'; the 'a' is there just for camouflage) plus EX ('former 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: One in bed that's smoked (6)","output":"### Answer: KIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One in bed\nDouble 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: Hopeless course, main meal or pudding suggested (3-7)","output":"### Answer: NON-STARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hopeless course\nIn a meal, if it is not a starter \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: Parable of small man in debt (5)","output":"### Answer: SOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parable\nA charade of S ('small') plus OWER ('man in debt'). The Parable of the Sower is recounted in all three synoptic Gospels (Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, Luke 8:4-15)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 play but maintain contact (2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: BE IN TOUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: maintain contact\nDefinition and reference to a sport such as 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: Free ride that takes one up and down (4)","output":"### Answer: LIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free ride\nDouble 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: Sick conifers get such investigation (8)","output":"### Answer: FORENSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: such \nAn anagram ('sick') of 'conifers'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to mention being undisturbed (3,5)","output":"### Answer: LET ALONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not to mention\nDouble definition (or definition followed by literal interpretation?)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 labour to created user guide? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MANUAL WORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard labour\nDefinition and literal interpretation. The first word is clearly clued; the second 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: Train is awfully nice: try it! (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERCITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Train\nAn anagram ('awfully') off 'nice try 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: Socialist to abandon Worcestershire seat (8)","output":"### Answer: REDDITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worcestershire seat\nA charade of RED ('socialist') plus DITCH ('abandon'). Redditch is a town and parliamentary costituency in Worcestershire."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Write name on official building (8)","output":"### Answer: PENTAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: offi\nA charade of PEN ('write') plus TAG ('name') plus '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: I am about to study young woman (6)","output":"### Answer: MAIDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: youn\nA charade of MAI, an anagram ('about') of 'I am' plus DEN ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 church dignitary who's holding me up (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belittle\nAn envelope ('who's holding') of EM, a reversal ('up', in a down light) of 'me' in DEAN ('church dignitary')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not initially intelligent (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tory\nA subtraction: [b]RIGHT ('intelligent') minus its first letter ('not 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: Starts off hostilities, a Kiwi activity (4)","output":"### Answer: HAKA \n ### Explanation: Starts off hostilities, a Kiwi activity (4)\nFirst letters ('starts off') of '**H**ostilities **A K**iwi **A**ctivity', &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: Single forehand shot and scores are settled (2,4,8)","output":"### Answer: NO HARD FEELINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: scores are settled\nAn anagram ('shot') of 'single forehand'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forced one to take the stairs, thus getting exercise (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAD LIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: exercise\nDefinition (from weightlifting) and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cycling in Yorkshire? (6)","output":"### Answer: RIDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cycling\nDouble\/cryptic definition; Yorkshire is divided into three ridings: North, West and East (and the City of 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: Singletons? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: LONELY HEARTS \n ### Explanation: Singletons? (6,6)\nCryptic definition, sort of; in a card game such as bridge, one (lonely) heart in a hand would be a singleton."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Resorts of times past (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resorts\nA hidden answer ('of') in 'time**S PAS**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: Monk sounds drunk on gin (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAPPIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monk\n'Sounds' like TRAP ('gin') PISSED ('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: Mushy peas served with pork pie, right for trainer (8)","output":"### Answer: ESPALIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: trainer\nA charade of ESPA, an anagram ('mushy') of 'peas' plus LIE ('pork pie', rhyming slang) plus R ('right'), with a slightly cryptic definition: an espalier is a lattice on which a plant may be 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: 15's range (4)","output":"### Answer: OVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nA hidden answer in Pr**OVEN**cal, the answer to '15'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 European's bearing? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETIC POLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bearing?\nA charade of MAGNETIC ('attractive') plus POLE ('European'), with a definition which merits 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: Make secure? (6)","output":"### Answer: RESCUE \n ### Explanation: Make secure? (6)\nAn anagram ('make') of 'secure', &lit. Very 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: Inflexible, as if in Fife (8)","output":"### Answer: IRONCLAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inflexible\n'Fife' is *'if' *CLAD in Fe (chemical symbol, IRON). *Thanks michelle @1 for the clarification."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Their own pants became threadbare (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WORE THIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: became threadbare\nAn anagram ('pants') of 'their 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: Stick around, admitting love by the end of fiery speech (6)","output":"### Answer: EULOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: speec\nA charade of EULOG, an envelope ('admitting') of O ('love') in EULG, a reversal ('around') of GLUE ('stick'); plus Y ('the end of fier**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: Projection, which could produce a headache with part exchange (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERHANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Projection\n'Exchange' the two parts and you get HANGOVER ('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: Dual Asian model somewhere in southern Europe \u2026 (9)","output":"### Answer: ANDALUSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in southern Europe\nAn anagram ('model') of 'dual Asian', for the region in the south of 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: \u2026  lowers self for Europeans \u2014 just saying! (6)","output":"### Answer: DEIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition:  lowers self\nSounds like ('just saying') DANES ('Europeans')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 float at a tantric gathering (5,10)","output":"### Answer: FATAL ATTRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nAn anagram (gathering') of 'float at a tantric', for the 1987 film with Michael Douglas and Glenn 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: What about cunning bloke? He's no alien (8)","output":"### Answer: EARTHMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's no alien\nA charade of EARTH, an envelope ('about') of ART ('cunning') in EH? ('what');plus MAN ('bloke')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one's best, left to admit defeat on the radio (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: GONE TO SEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Past one's best\nSounds like ('on the radio') GONE TO CEDE ('left to admit 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 father's wise rewriting of an idiot's novel (1,7,2,5)","output":"### Answer: A PASSAGE TO INDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\nA charade of 'a' plus PA'S ('father's') plus SAGE ('wise') plus TO INDIA, an anagram ('rewriting') of '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: Nice person demonstrated a little energy (9)","output":"### Answer: PROVENCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nice person\nA charade of PROVEN ('demonstrated') plus CAL (calorie, 'a little energy'); Nice being, of course, the southern 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: 2% of Hawaii, as a state (8)","output":"### Answer: FIFTIETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2%\nDouble definition; Hawaii was the fiftieth (and last so far) state admitted to 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: After a short time, moved up and down (6)","output":"### Answer: MOROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: down\nA charade of MO ('a short time') plus ROSE ('moved up'). Very 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: Special position of hotel in 15 location (5)","output":"### Answer: NICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Special position\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('hotel') in NICE ('15 location'; unfortunate that the city is named in the clue for 15)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 money for US chain (9)","output":"### Answer: STARBUCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: U\nA charade of STAR ('top') plus BUCKS ('money' \u2013 or, if you prefer, add 'for US' here, and leave just 'chain' 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: Relax, having forced in the plug (7,2)","output":"### Answer: LIGHTEN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relax\nAn anagram ('forced') of 'in the plug'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 news after one (3)","output":"### Answer: INN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loca\nA charade of I ('one') plus NN ('news' as the plural of 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: Can with ten free nuts, last of those going in tin? (8,3)","output":"### Answer: ENTRANCE FEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: g\nA charade of ENTRANCEFE, an anagram ('nuts') of 'can' plus 'ten free'; plus E ('last of thos**E**'), with a cryptic definition. 'tin' being the money for 'going 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: Blow into hole in burner (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GAS LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: burner\nAn envelope ('into') of SLAM ('blow') in GAP ('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: Wood taking minutes instead of seconds in film studios (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ELM TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: W\nELSTREE ('film studios') with M replacing S ('taking minutes instead of 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: Less clear, fade in drum beat (7)","output":"### Answer: MUDDIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Less clear\nAn envelope ('in') of DIE ('fade') in MUDR, an anagram ('beat') of '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: Broadcast about child ending in squalor \u2014 here? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SKID ROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: here?\nAn envelope ('about') of KID ('child') plus R ('ending in squalo**R**') in SOW ('broadcast'). The definition 'here' relieves 'squalor' of 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: Bees, perhaps, built honeytrap to trap me! (11)","output":"### Answer: HYMENOPTERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bees, \nAn envelope ('to trap') of 'me' in HYNOPTERA, an anagram ('built') of 'honeytrap'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fastener lacking in a zip for Americans? (3)","output":"### Answer: NIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: zip for Americans\nNAIL ('fastener') minus the A ('lacking 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: Rocky, having struck bow in tilt \u2014 narrow vessel (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CANAL BOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: narrow vesse\nAn envelope ('in') of [b]ALBOA ('Rocky' of film series) minus the first letter ('having struck bow') in CANT ('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: Island where unknown character has broken bone, having struck head (5)","output":"### Answer: IBIZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nAn envelope ('has broken') of Z ('unknown character') in [t]IBIA ('bone') minus the first letter ('having struck 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: Refusal to admit someone good is bad (5)","output":"### Answer: NASTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: b\nAn envelope ('to admit') of ST (saint, 'someone good') in NAY ('refusal')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, was jousting for some time (9)","output":"### Answer: FORTNIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: so\nSounds like ('verbally') FOUGHT KNIGHT ('was jousting')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Expulsion, rough stuff (7)","output":"### Answer: SACKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: E\nDouble 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 student in compound before sunup (7)","output":"### Answer: ALUMNUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old student\nA charade of ALUM ('compound') plus NUS, a reversal (-'up') of '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: Damn sexist filmed pinching the bottoms of Israeli and Filipino women (11)","output":"### Answer: BOTHERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damn\nA charade of BOTHERAT, an envelope ('pinching') of 'the' in BORAT ('sexist filmed', Sacha Baron Cohen's character); plus I O N ('bottoms of Israel**I** and Filipin**O** wome**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: Horse carrying daughter and old man up \u2014 one of two runners? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: COLD TAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: on\nA charade of COLDT, an envelope ('carrying') of D ('daughter') in COLT ('horse') plus AP, a reversal ('up' in a down light') of PA ('old man'), with a cryptic 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: It indicates the gang, I suspect, somewhat set up (7)","output":"### Answer: SIGNAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It indicates\nA hidden ('somewhat') reversed ('set up') answer in 'th**E GANG I S**uspect'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 books (3)","output":"### Answer: LIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brilliant\nDouble 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: Wood: one saved by grant (7)","output":"### Answer: CONIFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood\nAn envelope ('saved by') of I ('one') in CONFER ('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: Legal body that's corrupt use suspect to stitch me up (7,5)","output":"### Answer: SUPREME COURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal body\nAn envelope ('to stitch \u2026 up' \u2013 I prefer that than using 'up' to indicate a reversal) of 'me' in SUPRECOURT, an anagram ('suspect') of 'corrupt 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: First of inspectors, people parting tidy hair \u2014 might they be on the case? (11,5)","output":"### Answer: COMBINATION LOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: might they be on the case?\nAn envelope ('parting') of I ('first of **I**nspectors') plus NATION ('people') in COMB LOCKS ('tidy 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: Complain about noise coming from boozer, perhaps, punk style (7)","output":"### Answer: MOHICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: punk style\nAn envelope ('about') of HIC ('noise coming from boozer, perhaps') in MOAN ('complain')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Execute mythical king in US chain (7)","output":"### Answer: DOMINOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: US chain\nA charade of DO ('execute') plus MINOS ('mythical king' of 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: Accusation by theatre where fiddler played? (7)","output":"### Answer: REPROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accusatio\nA charade of REP ('theatre') plus ROOF ('where fiddler played' \u2013 a reference to the musical *Fiddler on 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: Loud speaker, improvisation of tenor underway? (7)","output":"### Answer: STENTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loud speaker\nA charade of ST (street, -'way') plus ENTOR, an anagram ('improvisation') of 'tenor', with 'under'- indicating the order of the particles in the down 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: Creator of famous solver given good position (7)","output":"### Answer: RANKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: position\nA charade of RANKIN (ian, author of the Inspector Rebus novels, 'creator of famous solver') plus 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: US chain bringing up regulations on public transport? (7)","output":"### Answer: WALMART \n ### Explanation: Definition: US chain\nA reversal ('bringing up') of TRAM LAW ('regulations 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: Place where cap knocked from toy (3)","output":"### Answer: LAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place\nA subtraction: [p]LAY ('toy', verb) minus the first letter ('cap knocked 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: Improvise as supplier of a cross, exactly what's needed (4,2)","output":"### Answer: WING IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improvise\nA charade of WING ('supplier of a cross', soccer) plus IT ('exactly what's 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: Varied across goals achieved by top players (6)","output":"### Answer: OSCARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: goals achieved by top players\nAn anagram ('varied') of 'across'; The 'top players' would be film 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: Go across for game (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go across\nDouble 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: Walk across, having finished backing favourites (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERSTEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk acros\nA charade of OVER ('finished') plus STEP, a reversal ('backing') of PETS ('favourites')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 word that either part of down clue can be, never across (4)","output":"### Answer: VERB \n ### Explanation: Kind of word that either part of down clue can be, never across (4)\nIngenious cryptic definition: 'down' and 'clue' can be verbs, but 'across' 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: Like some politics across the pond in programme about alliance (10)","output":"### Answer: SENATORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some politics across the pond\nAn envelope ('about') of NATO ('alliance') in SERIAL ('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: Stretch over and right every thing this makes with 8 (5,6)","output":"### Answer: REACH ACROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stretch over\nA charade of R ('right') plus EACH ('every thing') plus A CROSS ('this makes with 8' \u2013 8D and 13A do indeed cross, and form 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: Moves across battlefield making me a nervous wreck (10)","output":"### Answer: MANOEUVRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moves across battlefield\nAn anagram ('wreck') of 'me a nervous'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 made by removing ends of protective jewel (4)","output":"### Answer: MULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\n[a]MULE[t] ('protective jewel') minus first and last letters ('removing 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: Puzzle producing what sounds like a bad-tempered sign of approval (8)","output":"### Answer: ACROSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle\n'Sounds like' A CROSS TICK ('a bad-tempered sign 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: 60% of bars across France produced this wine (6)","output":"### Answer: BARSAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: France produced this wine\nThe first six of the ten letters ('60%') of '**BARS AC**cross', for the Bordeaux, sharing the Sauternes appellation for sweet white wines."}
{"instruction":"You 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 precisely, repeatedly runs across two articles (6)","output":"### Answer: RATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More precisely\nAn envelope ('across') of A plus THE ('two articles') in R R ('repeatedly 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: Wild animals that may be camouflaged when crossing? (6)","output":"### Answer: ZEBRAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild animals\nI suppose that on a road a Zebra Crossing may be said to be camouflaged -painted to resemble \u2013 the animal, but the choice of the word 'camouflaged' seems to me 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: Lie in bed, poorly \u2014 it's impossible to get down (8)","output":"### Answer: INEDIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it\nAn anagram ('poorly') of 'lie 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: End of chase, heading off people on horses \u2014 we get down from them (6)","output":"### Answer: EIDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: we get down from them\nA charade of E ('end of chas**E**') plus [r]IDERS ('people on horses') minus the first 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: Person who agrees with fool put down (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person who agrees\nA charade of ASS ('fool') plus ENTER ('put down' in a written record)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 employer who makes things go down in America? (6)","output":"### Answer: CAUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: who makes things go\nA charade of CA (*circa*, 'about') plus USER ('employer'). I am a little puzzled by 'down in America' (apart from the thematic 'down'). Is it Brendan's point that causer rather than cause is a Americanism? I have not been able to dig up any support for 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: Perturbed re snow, go downhill (6)","output":"### Answer: WORSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: go downhill\nAn anagram ('perturbed') of 're snow'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, in present and past, move up and down (6)","output":"### Answer: SEESAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: move up and down\nA charade of SEE ('observe in present' [tense]) plus SAW ('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: Drink with Irish patron in Ulster town (11)","output":"### Answer: DOWNPATRICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ulster town\nA charade of DOWN ('drink') plus PATRICK ('Irish patron' Saint). A small town in County down; the cathedral is said to be the burial place of St Patrick."}
{"instruction":"You 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 amongst them is one of the shortest company releases (8)","output":"### Answer: COUNTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Down amongst them\nA charade of CO ('company') plus UNTIES ('releases'). Off the top of my head, Cork and Mayo, both also Irish, are the only other counties I can think of with a four-letter 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: Looking down on king, old hat (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMBRERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: hat\nA charade of SOMBRE ('looking down') plus R (*Rex*, 'king') plus O ('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 taking steps to provide first part of down clue's requirement, we hear (6)","output":"### Answer: DANCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One taking steps\nA charade of D ('firstgt part of **D**own') plus ANCER, sounding like ('we hear') ANSWER ('clue's requirement')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 law, say, that describes how things fall down (6)","output":"### Answer: ALWAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: that describes how things fall down\nAn anagram ('breaking') of 'law say'. I suppose the definition refers to Murphy's 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: Oddly deficient, down to last husband? Bound to be honest (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON OATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bound to be honest\nEven numbered letters ('oddly deficient') of 'd**O**w**N **t**O** l**A**s**T**' plus H ('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: Warship went down, part of larger group (6)","output":"### Answer: SUBSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of larger group\nA charade of SUB (marine, 'warship') plus SET ('went down' as 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: Bay's home, standing firm (6)","output":"### Answer: STABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bay's home\nDouble definition; in the first, 'bay' is a horse. Having twigged that, I spent far too long wondering why the answer was STALLS."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clots in kitchens, cooking (8)","output":"### Answer: THICKENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clots\nAn anagram ('cooking') of 'kitchens'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, English, ultimately smitten with posh ladies (6)","output":"### Answer: ENGELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Communist\nA charade of E ('English') plus N ('ultimately smitte**N**') plus GELS ('posh 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: Cave in, having consumed most of ale, in resort port on the Med (8)","output":"### Answer: VALENCIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: po\nAn envelope ('having consumed') of AL ('most of **AL**e') in VENCIA, an anagram ('in re-sort') of 'cave 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: Up to cultivate the land (4)","output":"### Answer: TILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Up to\nDouble 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: What moon reveals after autumn in Oregon Trail (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FALL BEHIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trail\nA charade of FALL ('autumn in Oregon', using the primarily American term for the season) plus BEHIND ('what moon reveals', another Americanism, but I think it has travelled)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 humility, half of mum's brothers advanced (11)","output":"### Answer: UNCHASTENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: With no humility\nA charade of UNC[les] ('half of mum's brothers') plus HASTENED ('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: Pulling muscles earlier in inattentive state (11)","output":"### Answer: ABSTRACTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: inattentive state\nA charade of ABS ('muscles') plus TRACTION ('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: 'Pudding!' announced by footballer in glad rags (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SUNDAY BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: glad rags\nA charade of SUNDAY, sounding like ('announced') SUNDAE ('pudding'? \u2013 perhaps in the general sense of dessert); plus BEST (George, most likely, 'footballer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sound of it, put up with a swine (4)","output":"### Answer: BOAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: swine\nSounds like ('by sound of it') BORE ('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: Arrest, finding weapon in bibliophiles' association (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BOOK CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: bibliophiles' association\nA charadde of BOOK ('arrest') plus CLUB ('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: Trained gudong, one working with hunters (3,3)","output":"### Answer: GUN DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one working with hunters\nAn anagram ('trained') of 'gudong'. Maybe there is nothing to demand that the anagrist must be a word, but one suspects that Everyman meant dugong, which at least exists,"}
{"instruction":"You 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 herb stews; they're regenerative (8)","output":"### Answer: REBIRTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're regenerative\nAn anagram ('stews') of 'stir 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: Fancy: 'Prussia' contains name of another country (6)","output":"### Answer: CYPRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: name of another country\nA hidden answer ('contains') in 'fan**CY PRUS**sia'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 small, not large \u2013 pick! (8)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ra\nA charade of S ('small') plus P[l]ECTRUM ('pick') minus the L ('not 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: Perhaps Merkel's eaten 40% of icing that's used on cakes (8)","output":"### Answer: ANGELICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's used on cakes\nAn envelope ('eaten') of IC ('40% of **IC**ing') in ANGELA ('perhaps Merkel')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, gilt edges removed, clutched by gutted lady (4)","output":"### Answer: LILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nAn envelope ('clutched by') of IL ('g**IL**t edges removed') in LY ('gutted **L**ad**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: Old range destroyed in quiet stampede (8,4)","output":"### Answer: HEADLONG RUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: stampede\nAn envelope ('in') of EADLONGR, an anagram ('destroyed') of 'old range' in HUSH ('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: Smarty-pants, cold, the French musician, vacuous crook (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CLEVER DICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smarty-pants\nA charade of C ('cold') plus LE ('the French') plus VERDI (Guiseppe, 'musician') plus CK ('vacuous **C**roo**K**')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 had cryptic clue earlier: 'father of geometry?' (6)","output":"### Answer: EUCLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: father of geometry\nA charade of EUCL, an anagram ('cryptic') of 'clue' plus I'D ('setter 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: 'How do you spell \"shy\"?' That's pretty light stuff (6)","output":"### Answer: SHANDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretty light stuff\nSH 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: Silly, stupid, bad: a fast scramble (4,2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: DAFT AS A BRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silly\nA charade of DAFTASAB, an anagram ('stupid') of 'bad a fast'; plus RUSH ('scramble')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 modernized African democracy, although governor's a strongman called Andry Rajoelina? (10)","output":"### Answer: MADAGASCAR \n ### Explanation: Primarily modernized African democracy, although governor's a strongman called Andry Rajoelina? (10)\nThe trademark Everryman 'primarily' clue, and, yes, Andry Rajoelina is the President of 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: Incomplete romantic gift Everyman had offered up in muddle (8)","output":"### Answer: DISORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: muddle\nA reversal ('offered up' in a down light) of RED ROS[e] ('romantic gift') minus the last letter ('incomplete') plus I'D ('Everyman 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: Perhaps krypton might make you angriest? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: INERT GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps krypton\nAn anagram ('might make you') of 'angriest'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weatherman's line: 'I weep over a drop of rain' (6)","output":"### Answer: ISOBAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weatherman's line\nA charade of 'I' plus SOB ('weep') plus 'a' plus R ('drop of **R**ain')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 belligerent ombudsman in Bury (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bury\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'belliger**ENT OMB**udsman'. Like 13A, the definition has a misleading capital 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: Report of low reef in wharf (4)","output":"### Answer: QUAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wharf\nSounds like ('report of') KEY ('low reef')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Atomiser sprayed around a perfume (9)","output":"### Answer: AROMATISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: perfume\nAn envelope ('around') of 'a' in AROMTISE, an anagram ('sprayed') of 'atomiser'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 opposed to 27 backing place for better learner (5)","output":"### Answer: LONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person opposed to 27\nA reversal ('backing') of RENO ('place for better' \u2013 known for its casinos) plus L ('learner'); BOND here is just 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: Day behind bar in 27 work (5)","output":"### Answer: SAVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 27 work\nA charade of SAVE ('bar' \"bar\/save none\") plus D ('day'), for Edward BOND'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: Criminal dares to get involved with dope (9)","output":"### Answer: DESPERADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\nAn anagram ('to get involved') of 'dares' plus 'dope'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 receiving little knock in instances of corporal punishment (7)","output":"### Answer: HIDINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: instances of corporal punishment\nAn envelope ('receiving') of DING ('little knock') in HIS ('the 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: One who incarnated 27 almost learnt lines (7)","output":"### Answer: CONNERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who incarnated 27\nA charade of CONNE[d] ('learnt') minus its last letter ('almost') plus RY (railway, 'lines'), for the original film James 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: Sacred work is a tiny bit tacky at the outset (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sacred work\nA charade of MOTE ('a tiny bit') plus T ('**T**acky at the outset')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Balletic movement not for Depardieu (3)","output":"### Answer: PAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Balletic movement\nDouble definition \u2026 and definitely not balletic for G\u00e9rard Depardieu; there is a reason he was cast 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: Showing false modesty, leading around rodent (5)","output":"### Answer: COYPU \n ### Explanation: Definition: rodent\nA charade of COY ('showing false modesty') plus PU, a reversal ('around') of UP ('leading')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 carries jug round? Impossible! (2,3,2)","output":"### Answer: NO CAN DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impossible\nA charade of NOCAND, an envelope ('carries') of CAN ('jug' prison or otherwise) in NOD ('bob'); plus O ('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 person, about to stop affair, is creator of 27 (7)","output":"### Answer: FLEMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: creator of 27\nAn envelope ('to stop') of EM, a reversal ('about') of ME ('this person') in FLING ('affair'), for Ian, the author of the original James Bond 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: Make blue colour hems in Gerald's jacket (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BRING DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make blue\nAn envelope ('hems') of 'in' plus GD ('**G**eral**D**'s jacket') in 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: Pulse in broth that needs stirring (5)","output":"### Answer: THROB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pulse\nAn anagram ('that needs stirring') of 'broth'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bridal accessory said to provide help (5)","output":"### Answer: AVAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: provide help\nSounds like ('said') A VEIL ('a bridal accessory')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 accounts with exaggerated depiction (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some accounts\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from 27 works in Spielberg film (4)","output":"### Answer: JAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character from 27 works\nDouble definition, the first being from the James Bond films *The Spy Who Loved Me* and *Moonraker"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shoe may be repaired, outside very cracked (6)","output":"### Answer: SOLVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cracked\nAn envelope ('outside') of V ('very') in SOLED ('how shoe may be repaired')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from 27 works readapting 27 works (10,4)","output":"### Answer: PADDINGTON BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character from 2\nAn anagram ('works', the second) of 'readapting' plus BOND ('27'), for the creation of Michael 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: Believers back from America? (6)","output":"### Answer: HINDUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Believe\nA charade of HIND ('back') plus US ('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: Qualified teacher strikes to get retirement cover (8)","output":"### Answer: BEDSOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: retirement cover\nA charade of B ED (Bachelor of Education, 'qualified teacher' \u2013 identified by the qualification) plus SOCKS ('strikes')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creator of 27 in toboggan, raising \u00a31,000 (4)","output":"### Answer: GLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creator of 27\nLUGE ('toboggan') with the G ('\u00a31,000') moved to the front ('raising' 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: Take back grappling iron left in a risky way (8)","output":"### Answer: UNSAFELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a risky way\nAn envelope ('grappling') of FE (chemical symbol, 'iron') plus L ('left') in UNSAY ('take 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: 27 work about way to the north (2,2)","output":"### Answer: DR NO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 27 work\nA charade of DR, a reversal ('to the north' in a down clue) of ON ('about') plus RD ('road, 'way'), for the first James BOND 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: One who incarnated 27 English put in song (5)","output":"### Answer: HYMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who incarnated 27\nAn envelope ('put in') of E ('English') in HYMN ('song'), for the god of marriage (not as 14A)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 need clout, fooling around \u2014 it's in my DNA (10)","output":"### Answer: NUCLEOTIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's in my DNA\nAn anagram ('fooling around') of 'I need clout'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 yet getting on with my inter\u00adlocutor, nattering emptily (5)","output":"### Answer: YOUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not yet getting on\nA charade of YOU ('my interlocutor') plus NG ('**N**atterin**G** emptily')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Strategic opening of play in tense state (8)","output":"### Answer: TACTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strategic\nAn envelope ('in') of ACT I (i.e. Act 1, 'opening of play') in T ('tense') plus CAL (California, '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: Rules of behaviour for officer to keep to (8)","output":"### Answer: PROTOCOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rules of behaviour\nAn envelope ('to keep') of 'to' in PRO ('for') plus COL (colonel, '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: 1 and 8 shot, including a hostile attack (6)","output":"### Answer: INROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: hostile attack\nAn envelope ('including') of 'a' in I ('1') plus NROD, an anagram ('shot') of DR NO (the 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: Person opposed to 27 shot after part of target (10)","output":"### Answer: GOLDFINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Person opposed to 27\nA charade of GOLD ('part of target') plus FINGER ('shot', a 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: English playwright sure to leave university (4)","output":"### Answer: BOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: English playwright\nBO[u]ND ('sure') minus U ('to leave, university' \u2013 the inserted comma explains the inverted syntax) \u2013 or to put it another way, if you take BOND from BOUND, U will be left (with U). Christopher or 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: It's prepared during social event in space (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: space\nAn envelope ('during') of IST, an anagram ('prepared\") of 'its' in DANCE ('social 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: Setter's role is to communicate (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPART \n ### Explanation: Definition: communicate\nA charade of I'M ('setter's') plus PART ('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: Ruminant and insect run away to get married (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTELOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruminant\nNot the structure I expected on first reading. A charade of ANT ('insect') plus ELOPE ('run away to get 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: Royal runs off, allegedly (6)","output":"### Answer: PRINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Royal\nSounds something like ('allegedly') PRINTS ('runs 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: Sacrifice bad English jewellery (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sacrifice\nA charade of OFF ('bad') plus E ('English') plus RING ('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: Spouse detailed to return with catch (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: catch\nPARTNE[r] ('spouse') minus its last letter ('de-tailed') and reversed ('to 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: Assorted charts lead to places of worship (10)","output":"### Answer: CATHEDRALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: places of worship\nAn anagram ('assorted' \u2013 or perhaps 'as sorted') of 'charts 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: Butcher left these with a set of choppers (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FALSE TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: set of choppers\nAn anagram ('butcher') of 'left these' 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: Cut out tax (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut out\nDouble 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: Make light of not working after performance (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAY DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make light of\nA charade of PLAY ('performance') plus DOWN ('not working')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 keeping company with another (6)","output":"### Answer: DEACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\nAn envelope ('keeping') of CO ('company') in DEAN ('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: New star dies in accident (8)","output":"### Answer: DISASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: accident\nAn anagram ('new') of 'star 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: Leftie eating endless leeks smelt awful (6)","output":"### Answer: REEKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: smelt awful\nAn envelope ('eating') of ~~'[r]eek[s]'~~ '[l]eek[s]\u00a0minus both ends ('endless') in RED ('leftie')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leading to hot dispute in airport (8)","output":"### Answer: HEATHROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: airport\nA charade of HEAT ('passion') plus H ('hot') plus ROW ('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: Monster depriving old horseman of oxygen (6)","output":"### Answer: DRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monster\nDRAGO[o]N ('old horseman') minus one O ('depriving \u2026 of 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: Leave the outskirts of Seville with upper-class twit (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SET OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\nA charade of SE ('the outskirts of **S**evill**E**') plus TOFF ('upper-class twit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 at university about to appeal (6)","output":"### Answer: ALLURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: appeal\nA charade of ALL ('everyone') plus U ('university') plus RE ('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: Capital trick involving hen being changed into paper leaf (10)","output":"### Answer: COPENHAGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capita\nA double envelope ('involving' and 'into') of ENH, an anagram ('being changed') of 'hen' in PAGE ('paper leaf') in CON ('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: Prepared to go round a bottom\u00adless piece of ice that's steep (8)","output":"### Answer: MARINADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: steep\nAn envelope ('to go round') of 'a' plus RIN[k] ('piece of ice') minus its last letter ('bottomless' in a down light) in MADE ('prepared'). Quite devious, with not the first 'piece of ice' that comes to mind, and the definition 'steep' 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: Newborn adopted by holy man rejected as strange (8)","output":"### Answer: ABNORMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: strang\nAn envelope ('adopted by') of BNOR, an anagram ('new'-) of -'born' in AMAL, a reversal ('rejected\") of LAMA (the one-l kind, 'holy 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: Unlawful occupation of locked resort? (8)","output":"### Answer: TRESPASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unlawful occupation\nAn implied envelope of SPA ('resort') in TRESS ('locked') Would the wordplay have been better with the answer TRESPASSES?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in a chateau having friendly talk with girl (10)","output":"### Answer: CHATELAINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mistress in a chateau\nA charade of CHAT ('friendly talk') plus ELAINE ('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: Culprit placed old farthing on part of fireplace (8)","output":"### Answer: OFFENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Culpr\nA charade of O ('old') plus F ('farthing') plus FENDER ('part of 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: Instructed to include seal to prevent entry (8)","output":"### Answer: BLOCKADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prevent entry\nAn envelope ('to include') of LOCK ('seal') in BADE ('instructed')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gnome set out to find precious rock (8)","output":"### Answer: GEMSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: precious rock\nAn anagram ('out') of 'gnome 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: Despot's extremely tetchy outburst (6)","output":"### Answer: TYRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Despot\nA charade of TY ('extremely **T**etch**Y**') plus RANT ('outburst')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 carry drink (6)","output":"### Answer: PORTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One may carry\nDouble 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: Article represented a patron saint (6)","output":"### Answer: ANDREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: a patron saint\nA charade of AN (indefinite 'article') plus DREW ('represented'), for the 'patron saint' 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: Report of chronicler on burial site, potentially a cracker (12)","output":"### Answer: CRYPTANALYST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \nA charade of CRYPT ('burial site, potentially') plus ANALYST, sounding like ('report of') ANNALIST ('chronicler')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 quote too much love poetry with uniform content (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps quote too much\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 content') of U ('uniform') in O ('love') plus VERSE ('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: Robin flying around church's inner passages (7)","output":"### Answer: BRONCHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: inner passages\nAn envelope ('around') of CH ('church') in BRONI, an anagram ('flying') of '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: Stern composed features female's lacking (7)","output":"### Answer: AUSTERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ster\nAn anagram ('composed') of '[f]eatures') minus the F ('female's 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: An ancient Greek is charged with negativity (7)","output":"### Answer: ANIONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: charged with negativity\nA charade of 'an' plus IONIC ('ancient Greek' dialect). Do you know your anions?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sole behind cat's third claw (5)","output":"### Answer: TALON \n ### Explanation: Definition: claw\nA charade of T ('ca**T**'s third') plus ALON[e] ('sole') minus its last letter ('most 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: Toddlers kept engaged by this dramatic series? (9)","output":"### Answer: PLAYGROUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Toddlers kept engaged by this\nDefinition and literal interpretation (as PLAY 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: Interminable street party growing louder (9)","output":"### Answer: CRESCENDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: growing louder\nA charade of CRESCEN[t] ('street') minus the last letter ('interminable') plus DO ('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: Variety of wine bar bottles 50 cents (5)","output":"### Answer: BLANC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Variety of wine\nA charade of BLAN, an envelope ('bottles') of L (Roman numeral, '50') in BAN ('bar'); plus C ('cents')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enduring stars in stage terms? (7)","output":"### Answer: LEGENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enduring stars\nA charade of LEG ('stage') plus ENDS ('terms' \u2013 cf 16A)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Moulded sink thrown away (3-4)","output":"### Answer: DIE-CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moulded\nA charade of DIE ('sink') plus CAST ('thrown 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: Emit cry of pain close to mummy, looking rather sickly (7)","output":"### Answer: YELLOWY \n ### Explanation: Definition: looking rather sickly\nA charade of YELL OW ('emit cry of pain') plus Y ('close to mumm**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: Whiff of sodium beginning to develop? (7)","output":"### Answer: NASCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: beginning to develop\nA charade of NA ('chemical symbol, 'sodium') plus SCENT ('whiff')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 feel dry runs should be organ\u00adised and easy to follow (4-8)","output":"### Answer: USER-FRIENDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: easy to follow\nAn anagram ('should be organised') of 'I fell dry 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: Oily liquid cools off, covering middle of street (7)","output":"### Answer: CREOSOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oily liquid\nAn envelope ('covering') of RE ('middle of st**RE**et') in COSOL, an anagram ('off') of 'cools'."}
{"instruction":"You 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! And, if we're taking turns, I'm off (5,2)","output":"### Answer: YOU\u2019RE ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreed\nDefinition and literal interpretation ('I'm off' and YOU'RE 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: Engineers in open hut worried at that point (9)","output":"### Answer: THEREUPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: at that point\nAn envelope ('in') of RE (Royal 'Engineers') in THEUPON, an anagram ('worried') of 'open hut'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nile region once served up excellent cake (5)","output":"### Answer: NUBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nile regio\nA reversal ('served up', in a down light) of AI (A1, 'excellent') plus BUN ('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: Releasing toilet pipe (7)","output":"### Answer: LOOSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Releasing\nA charade of LOO ('toilet') plus ~~PIPE ('sing')~~ *SING ('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: Twinkling finale for virtuoso part in duet (7)","output":"### Answer: SECONDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: part in duet\nA charade of SECOND ('twinkling' \u2013 \"\u2026 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye \u2026\") plus O ('finale for virtuos**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: Jerk stabbing Caesar's associate, maybe with passion (12)","output":"### Answer: ROMANTICALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with passion\nAn envelope ('stabbing') of TIC ('jerk') in ROMAN ALLY ('Caesar's associate, 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: Immobilise one cover raised in Peru's old national gallery (12)","output":"### Answer: INCAPACITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immobilise\nAn envelope ('in') of PACI, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of I ('one') plus CAP ('cover') in INCA ('Peru's old national') plus TATE ('gallery')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A worthless African party orig\u00adinally encouraged shirking (9)","output":"### Answer: AVOIDANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shirking\nA charade of 'a' plus VOID ('worthless') plus ANC (African National Congress, 'African party') plus E ('originally **E**ncouraged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 precious coat to US serviceman left wearing scraps (7)","output":"### Answer: ENGILDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gives precious coat\nAn envelope ('wearing') of GI ('US serviceman') plus L ('left') in ENDS ('scraps')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 preserving grim impartiality (7)","output":"### Answer: CANDOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: impartiality\nA charade of CAN ('means of preserving') plus DOUR ('grim')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revered head of board removing editor (7)","output":"### Answer: BLESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revered\nA charade of B ('head of **B**oard') plus LESS ('removing') plus ED ('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: Nutmeg's supporting commercial plugging superb college (7)","output":"### Answer: ACADEMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: college\nA charade of ACADE, an envelope ('plugging') of AD ('commercial') in ACE ('superb'); plus MY ('Nutmeg's'), with 'supporting' giving the order of the particles in the down 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: More furtive adult missed by violent killer (5)","output":"### Answer: SLYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More furtive\nA subtraction: SL[a]YER ('violent killer') minus the A ('adult 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: US party political switch in social trick (9)","output":"### Answer: DECEPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: trick\nRECEPTION ('social') with the R changed to D (Republican to Democrat, 'US party political 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: Doctor has odd brown beds (5)","output":"### Answer: BONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor\n'Odd' letters of '**B**r**O**w**N** b**E**d**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: Fruity bureaucrats? (9)","output":"### Answer: MANDARINS \n ### Explanation: Fruity bureaucrats? (9)\nPunning 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: Film in shadow (5)","output":"### Answer: GHOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nDouble definition, the first being a 1990 production with Patrick Swayze."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prime minister's upset, ultimately very tired (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: tired\nA charade of SLEEP, a reversal ('upset' \u2013 more common in a down light, but not here) of PEEL'S (Sir Robert, 'former Prime Minister's' \u2013 quite a bit former, 1834-35 and 1841-46); plus Y ('ultimately ver**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: Pub requires no money for a sort of smoothie? (8)","output":"### Answer: INNOCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \nA charade of INN ('pub') plus O CENT ('no money'), with a definition which definitely needs 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: Cloth manufactured by a German and a Scotsman (7)","output":"### Answer: HESSIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloth\nA charade of HESS ('a German') plus IAN (crossword's token '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: Terminal at Heathrow initially breaks rules (7)","output":"### Answer: CATHODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Terminal\nAn envelope ('breaks') of 'at' plus H ('**H**eathrow initially') in CODE ('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: Rich duke wears spectacles after springtime? (4-2-2)","output":"### Answer: WELL-TO-DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rich\nA charade of WELL ('spring'-) plus T (-'time') plus ODO, an envelope ('wears') of D ('duke') in O O ('spectacles')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'Preach to choir!' minister to roar, ultimately in shock (6)","output":"### Answer: HORROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: shock\nLast letters ('ultimately') of 'preac**H** t**O** choi**R** ministe**R** t**O** roa**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: Love playing game to the end (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the end\nA charade of O ('love') plus MEGA, an anagram ('playing') of 'game', for the end of the Greek alphabet, or other metaphorical 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: 'e led Wise's production of a song (9)","output":"### Answer: EDELWEISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a song\nAn anagram ('production') of 'e led wise's', for the song from *The Sound 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: Derrick's bird (5)","output":"### Answer: CRANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Derrick\nDouble 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: Moved judge jails old king over daughter (9)","output":"### Answer: RELOCATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moved\nA charade of RELOCATE, an envelope ('jails') of ELOC, a reversal ('over') of COLE ('old king', from the nursery rhyme) in RATE ('judge'); plus 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: Feature in how to turn a cat into a man (6)","output":"### Answer: DETAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature\nTo make 'man' from MAN[x] ('a cat') you would DE-TAIL 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: He's about to reform Slade without leader (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: without leader\nAn envelope ('about') of ADLES, an anagram ('to reform') of 'Slade' in '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: Principal's lines are sparkling (6)","output":"### Answer: STARRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sparkling\nA charade of STAR ('principal') plus RY (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: Erratic motion around Lagrange point as revealed by satellite (7)","output":"### Answer: MOONLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: revealed by satellite\nAn envelope ('around') of L ('**L**agrange point') in MOONIT, an anagram ('erratic') of '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: Romantic grasped style, doffing cap (6)","output":"### Answer: GOTHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romantic\nA charade of GOT ('grasped') plus [c]HIC ('style') minus the first letter ('doffing 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: Experienced uplifting drugs like 1 down? (8)","output":"### Answer: SEASONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experienced\nA charade of SE, a reversal ('uplifting' in a down light) of ES ('drugs') plus AS ('like') plus ONE ('1') plus D ('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: Contents of tin can once found in South America (4)","output":"### Answer: INCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: once found in So\nA hidden answer ('contents of') in 't**IN CA**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: Always move different sappers to protect the Queen (8)","output":"### Answer: EVERMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Always\nAn envelope ('to protect') of ER ('the Queen') in EVMO, an anagram ('different') of 'move' plus RE (Royal Engineers, 'sappers')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A cyclist's greeting, in the main (4)","output":"### Answer: AHOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: greeting, in the main\nA charade of 'a' plus HOY (Chris, 'cyclist')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Viking decapitated rider (8)","output":"### Answer: HORSEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: rider\nA charade of H ('hard') plus [n]ORSEMAN ('Viking') minus the 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: Sunday? That's right, man (7)","output":"### Answer: SOLDIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\nA charade of SOL ('sun'-) plus D ('-'day') plus I.E. ('that's) plus R ('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: Star setter's raised to finish (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\nA charade of LEG, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of GEL ('setter') plus END ('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: 75% of prison is empty (6)","output":"### Answer: HOLLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: empty\nHOLLOW[ay] ('prison', now closed) minus the last two letters of the eight ('75% 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: Fabulous story involves English travel card? (6)","output":"### Answer: OYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: travel card\nAn envelope ('involves') of E ('English') in OYSTR, an anagram ('fabulous') of 'story', The Oyster is a stored-value card for travel in the London 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: Forward and back, witch's cat (12)","output":"### Answer: OVERFAMILIAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forward\nA charade of OVER ('back'?) plus FAMILIAR ('witch's 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: Love, I managed, if in a roundabout way, to see an opera (7)","output":"### Answer: FIDELIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: an opera\nA reversal ('in a roundabout way') of O ('love') plus 'I' plus LED ('managed') plus 'if', for the final version of Beethoven's 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: Win a motorbike (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIUMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Win\nDouble 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: East End theologian's kind of a sponge (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of a sponge\nFor once, the East Ender does not just drop an H, but mangles Luther. Then, of course, there is the definition: is a loofa (or loofah or luffa) well defined as a kind of sponge? This has been argued before in these hallowed grounds, and there is at least some justification \u2013 Chambers, for a start, gives \"used as a rough, hard 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: Elderly relatives transfixed by Brussels body, one serving Europeans (8)","output":"### Answer: GRECIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Europeans\nAn envelope ('transfixed by') of EC (European Commission, 'Brussels body') plus I ('one') in GRANS ('elderly relatives'). 'Serving' seems just to join wordplay to definition (Chambers does give a definition of Grecian as \"an Irish labourer recently arrived in England\", but it would be a stretch for that to cover '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: What come and go, largely, in the main? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TIDAL RACES \n ### Explanation: What come and go, largely, in the main? (5,5)\nCryptic 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: After end of jog, before start of ablutions, Everyman's smelling like old meat (4)","output":"### Answer: GAMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: smelling like old meat\nA charade of G ('end of jo**G**') plus A ('start of **A**blutions') plus MY ('Everyman'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: Got up for wine (4)","output":"### Answer: ROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got up\nDouble definition, ignoring the acute accent for the 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: Grand won by tyrant after card game somewhere in Balkans (10)","output":"### Answer: MONTENEGRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere in Balkans\nAn envelope ('won by') of G ('grand') in MONTE ('card game') plus NERO (Roman 'tyrant')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 you eat meatiest stews (8)","output":"### Answer: TEATIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: When you eat\nAn anagram ('stews') of 'meatiest'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pooh's friend's time for bed (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: bed\nA charade of ROO'S ('Pooh's friend's') plus T ('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: Lady on rock, evermore lethally emitting intoning, primarily? (7)","output":"### Answer: LORELEI \n ### Explanation: Lady on rock, evermore lethally emitting intoning, primarily? (7)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**L**ady **O**n **R**ock **E**vermore **L**ethally **E**mitting **I**ntoning'. &lit, of course, but for my money one of the clumsier 'primarily' 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: Ordering \u00e0 la carte, rejecting starters of andouillettes and a\u00efoli, English getting something sweet (7)","output":"### Answer: TREACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something sweet\nAn anagram ('ordering') of '[a] l[a] carte' plus E ('English') minus two As ('starters of **A**ndouillettes and **A**ioli')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trembling, gutted after comic genius dismisses second philosopher (12)","output":"### Answer: WITTGENSTEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: philosopher\nA charade of WIT ('comic') plus TG ('**T**remblin**G** gutted') plus E[i]NSTEIN ('genius') minus the second letter ('dismisses second'). Ludwig is the 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: Six initially dubious etymologies dictionary recorded (7)","output":"### Answer: VIDEOED \n ### Explanation: Definition: recorded\nA charade of VI (Roman numeral, 'six') plus D E ('initiallly **D**ubious **E**tymologies') plus OED (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: Without fail, staggering blearily (8)","output":"### Answer: RELIABLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Without fail\nAn anagram ('staggering') of 'blearily'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Slavonic (4)","output":"### Answer: AVON \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\nA hidden answer in 'Sa**AVON**ic'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slips into conversation: 'Cistern jet's faulty' (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERJECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slips into conversation\nAn anagram ('faulty') of 'cistern jet'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 fossil I acquired forming part of pelvis (5)","output":"### Answer: ILIAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: forming \nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'foss**IL I AC**quired'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bachelor, a pudding full of booze (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUM BABA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pudding full of booze\nA charade of RUMBA ('dance') plus 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: Move fast, with bravery at last, daring to find source of spirit (6,6)","output":"### Answer: WHISKY BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of spirit\nA charade of WHISK ('move fast') plus Y ('braver**Y** at last') plus BOTTLE ('daring')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 speed. Satisfied \u2026?' met with silence (4,8)","output":"### Answer: FULL THROTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top speed\nA charade of FULL ('satisfied') plus ('met with') THROTTLE ('silence', 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: Singer's festive song getting longer (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CAROLE KING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\nA charade of CAROL ('festive song') plus EKING ('getting longer')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inert gas combusts, most hot (8)","output":"### Answer: ANGRIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most hot\nAn anagram ('combusts') of '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: Bird in box leading to argument (7)","output":"### Answer: SPARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA charade of SPAR ('box') plus ('leading to') ROW ('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: Coaching with amateur wanting to boil dumplings (7)","output":"### Answer: GNOCCHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: dumplings\nAn anagram ('to boil') of 'co[a]ching' minus the A ('with amateur wanting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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? Perhaps. Hole? So we're told (5)","output":"### Answer: ISLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Key? Perhaps\nSounds like ('so we're told') EYELET ('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: Shock as potty is overturned (4)","output":"### Answer: STUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock\nA reversal ('is overturned') of NUTS ('potty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 entrance unknown for a long time (9)","output":"### Answer: CENTENARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long time\nA charade of CENTENAR, an anagram ('building') of 'entrance'; plus Y ('unknown'). A centenary can be a the period of a hundred years, as well as the anniversary."}
{"instruction":"You 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 natives from city in the way of \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: NYALA \n ### Explanation: Definition: African natives\nA charade of NY (New York, 'city') plus A LA ('in the way of'). An African 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: \u2026 repairing outer road (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: road\nAn anagram ('repairing') of 'outer'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A prince's fruit and gin cocktail turning up (9)","output":"### Answer: APPEARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: turning up\nA charade of 'a' plus P ('prince') plus PEAR ('fruit') plus ING, an anagram ('cocktail') of '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: National Front of Belfast tense with Irish revolutionary (7)","output":"### Answer: BRITISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nationa\nAn anagram ('revolutionary') of B ('front of **B**elfast') plus T ('tense') plus '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: Start getting judge to sit astride horse (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start\nAn envelope ('to sit astride') of GG ('horse') in TRIER ('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: Shop around hot city (5)","output":"### Answer: DELHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nAn envelope ('around') of H ('hot') in DELI ('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: Might sound like Roman from successful period (3)","output":"### Answer: DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: period\nDE, generally pronounced as DAY, is Latin answering to 'from', but where does 'successful' fit in? Is it a reference to \"Make my 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: Flower power shortly facing the end of hostility (5)","output":"### Answer: POPPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flowe\nA charade of P ('power') plus OPP (shortly facing') plus Y ('the end of hostilit**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: Key leader removed fencing \u2014 bitter shock? (7)","output":"### Answer: STARTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shock\nAn envelope ('fencing') of TART ('bitter') in [i]SLE ('key') minus the first letter ('leader 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: Confinement at home after making inventions (5-2)","output":"### Answer: LYING-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confinemen\nA charade of LYING ('making inventions') plus 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: Diet of rolls \u2014 add sandwiches from French (9)","output":"### Answer: BUNDESTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diet\nAn envelope ('sandwiches') of DE ('from French') in BUNS ('rolls') plus TAG ('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: Former student given finally more Guinness double stout (5)","output":"### Answer: OBESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stout\nA charade of OB (Old Boy, 'former student') plus ESE ('finally mor**E** Guinnes**S** doubl**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: Infilling suspect cavity (5)","output":"### Answer: SINUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cavity\nAn envelope (-'filling') of 'in'- in SUS ('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: Fancier has best that is last of litter (9)","output":"### Answer: FLOWERIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancier\nA charade of FLOWER ('best') plus I.E. ('that is') plus R ('last of litte**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: Mark mobile soldiers' second uprising (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\nA reversal ('uprising' in a down light) of RAC ( Royal Armoured Corps, 'mobile soldiers') plus S ('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: Rings one set aside at the beginning (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNULI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rings\nA charade of ANNUL ('set aside') plus I ('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: Scientist testing ice melting (10)","output":"### Answer: GENETICIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist\nAn anagram ('melting') of 'testing 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: Sailor has bath outside in river (6)","output":"### Answer: WABASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\nAn envelope ('has \u2026 outside') of AB (able-bodied 'sailor') in WASH ('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: Setter's upward stroke blocks shot \u2014 pity! (8)","output":"### Answer: SYMPATHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pity\nAn envelope ('blocks') of YM, a reversal ('upward' in a down light) of MY ('setter's') plus PAT ('stroke') in SHY ('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: Old copper has piano from East Enders sweetheart's scratched (4)","output":"### Answer: ANNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old coppe\nA subtraction: [jo]ANNA ('piano from East Enders') minus JO ('sweetheart's scratched'), for the obsolete Indian (and other) 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: Finishing off each can, dog's thrown up (6,2)","output":"### Answer: EATING UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finishing o\nA charadde of EA ('each') plus TIN ('can') plus GUP, a reversal ('thrown up' in a down light) of PUG ('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: General hospital getting a soldier upset (4)","output":"### Answer: HAIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: General\nA charade of H ('hospital') plus 'a' plus IG, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of GI ('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: President's withholding the last of human remains (5)","output":"### Answer: BIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: remains\nBIDE[n]'S ('President's') minus the N ('witholding the last of huma**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: Shut up! Setter's dug around issue (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPRISONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shut up\nAn envelope ('around') of SON ('issue') in I'M ('setter's') plus PRIED ('dug')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Raymond gets removed from boards (5)","output":"### Answer: RAYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabric\nI do not see how this works: MD is removed from 'Raymond' \u2013 Managing Director? Any better suggestions?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 introduce the head of religious education (8)","output":"### Answer: LEARNING \n ### Explanation: Definition: education\nA envelope ('to introduce') of R ('the head of **R**eligious') in LEANING ('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: Means of staining poor-quality trousers, rather tight in front (8)","output":"### Answer: DYESTUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Means of staining\nAn envelope ('trousers') of YES ('rather' \u2013 \"Would you like that?\" \u2013 \"Rather\") plus T (**T**ight in front') in DUFF ('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: Force restraint of member: not right (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\nA subtraction: LEG IRON ('restraint of member') minus the R ('not 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 painter dreadfully rueing \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: GUERIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: French painter\nAn anagram ('dreadfully') of 'rueing', for various French painters, none of them very 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: \u2026 worst risks son's raised (4)","output":"### Answer: BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: worst\nBETS ('risks') with the S moved up in the down light ('son's raised')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One Direction getting brute to lose face (4)","output":"### Answer: EAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One Direction\nA subtraction: [b]EAST ('brute') minus the 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: Peer pressure ultimately applied against a heartless prince (4)","output":"### Answer: EARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peer\nA charade of E ('pressur**E** ultimately') plus ('applied against') 'a' plus R[oya]L, ('prince') minus the interior 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: Swimmers' academy? (6)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmers\nDouble 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: Lust is sadly seen over Brighton & Hove? (8)","output":"### Answer: SALACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lus\nA charade of SALA, a reversal ('over') of ALAS ('sadly') plus CITY ('Brighton and Hove' \u2013 with the question mark to convey the indication by 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: A media king half ignored this social activity (5-3)","output":"### Answer: APRES-SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: social activity\nA charade of 'a' plus PRESS ('media') plus 'ki[ng]' 'half 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: Rowing boat club? I remember some of that (6)","output":"### Answer: BIREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rowing boat\nA hidden answer ('some of that') in 'clu**B I REME**mber'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 zip location (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BELOW THE BELT \n ### Explanation: Foul zip location (5,3,4)\nCryptic\/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: This type of clue is back \u2014 without a couple of letters, it's a killer! (4)","output":"### Answer: ORCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: killer\nACRO[ss] ('this type of clue') reversed ('back') and minus the SS ('without a couple of letters' \u2013 or letter 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: Cruise with a warmonger's axe or missile (8)","output":"### Answer: TOMAHAWK \n ### Explanation: Definition: axe or \nA charade of TOM \"Cruise', film actor) *plus 'a' *plus HAWK ('a warmonger')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rigorous check requires coupon in order to set up deposit account (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ACID TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rigorous check\nA kind of \"reverse anagram\": ACID TEST plus ('requires') 'coupon' forms an anagram ('in order to set up') of 'deposit 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: Second buzzer for auntie (4)","output":"### Answer: BEEB \n ### Explanation: Definition: aunti\nBEE B ('second buzzer' following BEE A); BEEB, like 'auntie', is a nickname for 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: Annoyed with piece of furniture for TV (5-7)","output":"### Answer: CROSS-DRESSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV\nA charade of CROSS ('annoyed') plus DRESSER ('piece of furniture'); TV as transvestite."}
{"instruction":"You 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 back or chest (6)","output":"### Answer: ROBUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong\nA charade of RO, a reversal ('back') of 'or' plus BUST ('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: Endless spin in many institutions starts around copier (8)","output":"### Answer: IMITATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: copier\nA reversal ('around') of ROTAT[e] ('spin') minus its last letter ('endless') plus IMI ('**I**n **M**any **I**nstitutions starts')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spend the summer dividing 1,000 by 200 in a rough calculation (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spend the summer\nESTI[m]ATE ('rough calculation') with the M (Roman numeral '1000') replaced by V (the result of 'dividing 1000 by 200')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veg party (6)","output":"### Answer: GREENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Veg\nDouble 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: City conflict ends with weapon deployment (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CAPE TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nAn anagram ('deployment') of CT ('**C**onflic**T** ends') plus '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: Lovers stripped with poet to embrace love in the water (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the w\nAn envelope ('to embrace') of O ('love') in OVER (l**OVER**s stripped') plus BARD ('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: In conclusion, layabout primarily swings the lead (6)","output":"### Answer: LASTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: In conclusion\nAn envelope (-'about') of STL ('primarily **S**wings **T**he **L**ead') in '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: Don't make waves? (4,4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: SWIM WITH THE TIDE \n ### Explanation: Don't make waves? (4,4,3,4)\nBarely cryptic 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: What's up after stink in feeble opera (2,6)","output":"### Answer: LA BOHEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: opera\nAn envelope ('in') of BO ('stink') plus HE, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of EH ('what') in LAME ('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: American taxi round American centre (5)","output":"### Answer: CARIB \n ### Explanation: Definition: American\nAn envelope ('round') of RI ('Ame**RI**can centre') in 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: The Guardian has coverage of gastric haemorrhage as a sign of desolation (10)","output":"### Answer: TUMBLEWEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sign of desolation\nAn envelope ('has coverage of') of WE ('The Guardian') in TUM BLEED ('gastric haemorrhage')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unreliable and expensive cover for Alpha Romeo (10)","output":"### Answer: PRECARIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unreliable\nAn envelope ('cover for') AR ('Alpha Romeo') in PRECIOUS ('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: Breathe in\/out and have a long sleep (9)","output":"### Answer: HIBERNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ha\nAn anagram ('out') of 'breathe 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: Bitter quarrel initially talked about after surgeon pockets tip (8)","output":"### Answer: VENDETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bitter quarrel\nAn envelope ('pockets') of END ('tip') in VET ('surgeon') plus TA ('initially **T**alked **A**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: Pleading for Quarex? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pleading\nA charade of AS ('qua'-) plus KING (-'rex'). For what it is worth, Quarex seems to be a character in a fantasy 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: Scar shown by Arab (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arab\nA charade of 's'- plus AUDI (-'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: Break one's word (9)","output":"### Answer: HYPHENATE \n ### Explanation: Break one's word (9)\nCryptic 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: Dog number ten, a rare item (5)","output":"### Answer: CURIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a rare item\nA charade of CUR ('dog') plus IO (looking like 10, 'number 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: Change loose dress (5)","output":"### Answer: SHIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\nDouble 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: Kept quiet, being shy (9)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kept\nA charade of P (*piano*, musically 'quiet') plus RESERVED ('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: The indignant take it as a violation (7)","output":"### Answer: OFFENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The indignant take it\nDouble 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: Get snappy here when very warm in rear of ship (5,2)","output":"### Answer: PHOTO OP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get snappy here\nAn envelope ('in') of HOT ('very warm') in POOP ('rear of 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: Agitated by the disorder at university (3,2)","output":"### Answer: HET UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agitated\nA charade of HET, an anagram ('disorder') of 'the'; plus UP ('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: Part of a Dutch name for a vehicle (3)","output":"### Answer: VAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of a Dutch name\nDouble 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: When spoken endlessly, very Italian (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: very Italian\nA charade of AS ('when') plus SAI[d] ('spoken') minus the last letter ('endlessly'), for an Italian word used in musical directions (e.g. Allegro assai)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 repetitive work attracts no living wage (7)","output":"### Answer: ROBOTIC \n ### Explanation: Such repetitive work attracts no living wage (7)\nCryptic 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: Naughtily fool guy with mystery science (7)","output":"### Answer: UFOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mystery science\nAn anagram ('naughtily') of 'fool 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: Military command contemplates where armies clash (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EYES FRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Military command\nA charade of EYES ('contemplates') plus FRONT ('where armies clash')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quality is not entirely the same (5)","output":"### Answer: EQUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: the same\nA hidden answer ('not entirely') in 'th**E QUAL**ity'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 coin in change for part of south-east Asia (9)","output":"### Answer: INDOCHINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of south-east Asia\nAn anagram ('change') of 'had coin 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: Alternative PM that represents England for Shakespeare? (4,5,4)","output":"### Answer: THIS OTHER EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alternative PM\nDouble cryptic definition, the first a reference to Anthony Eden, former Prime Minister, and the second a quote from *Richard 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: Joint almost broken with doubled force (6)","output":"### Answer: SPLIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint\nA charade of SPLI[t] ('broken') minus its last letter ('almost') plus FF ('doubled force'), for a marijuana 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: A stirring race meeting? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: MELTING POT \n ### Explanation: A stirring race meeting? (7,3)\nPunning 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: Bird's periodical food (6)","output":"### Answer: MAGPIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nA charade of MAG (magazine, 'periodical') plus PIE ('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: Apostle meeting God? It's child's play (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PETER PAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: child's play\nA charade of PETER ('apostle') plus PAN (Greek 'god'), with a cryptic definition for J M Barrie'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: Youth spotted this problem (4)","output":"### Answer: ACNE \n ### Explanation: Youth spotted this problem (4)\nCryptic 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: I prove criminal American gets a police record (8)","output":"### Answer: PREVIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a police record\nA charade of PREVIO, an anagram ('criminal') of 'I prove'; plus 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: Dolls are scattered round outhouse: one should be in cabinet (4,5,4)","output":"### Answer: LORD PRIVY SEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: one should be in cabinet\nAn envelope ('round') of PRIVY ('outhouse') in LORDSEAL, an anagram ('scattered') of 'dolls are', for an office which has long outlived its original function; as the holder Ernest Bevin said, he was \"neither a Lord, nor a Privy, nor a Seal\" (but had a place in the 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: No square dealings in this seat of power? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OVAL OFFICE \n ### Explanation: No square dealings in this seat of power? (4,6)\nCryptic 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: Bill sounds cheap for pictures (8)","output":"### Answer: TABLEAUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: pictures\nA charade of TAB ('bill') plus LEAUX, 'sounds' like LOW ('cheap')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 royal pulled down, one in Africa (8,5)","output":"### Answer: VICTORIA FALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in Africa\nDefinition (just) and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 representation of nudity (6)","output":"### Answer: UNTIDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scruffy\nAn anagram ('re-presentation') of 'nudity'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 at youngster climbing platform in the sea (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OIL RIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: platform in the sea\nA reversal ('climbing' in a down light) of GIRL OI ('shout at 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: Took a tumble from deadly hill (4)","output":"### Answer: FELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took a tumble\nTriple definition: verb, adjective and noun, all of different derivation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 securing old, old driver (7)","output":"### Answer: WAGONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old driver\nAn envelope ('securing') of O ('old')i WAGNER (Richard or Siegfried, composer, '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: Quintet and quartet where one might check out 2 (7)","output":"### Answer: VIVALDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nA charade of V (Roman 5, 'quintet') plus IV ('Roman 4, 'quartet') plus ALDI (supermarket, 'where one might check 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: 2 drops in for meat (4)","output":"### Answer: CHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: meat\nCHOP[in] ('2' \u2013 composer -) minus '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: Cheese left, acknowledge unfinished (4,5)","output":"### Answer: PORT SALUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\nA charade of PORT ('left') plus SALUT[e] ('acknowledge') minus the 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: 2 picking up record (5)","output":"### Answer: LISZT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nSounds like LIST ('record')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gong bagged by more than one of twelve (8)","output":"### Answer: NOVEMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of twelve\nA charade of N ('name') plus OVEMBER, an envelope ('bagged by') of MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; among the accoutrements of the holders of such royal awards is a medal \u2013 'gong') in OVER ('more than')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stuff, Hindu music rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: AGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wobbly stuff\nA reversal ('rejected') of RAGA ('Hindu 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: 2's flute, perhaps (5)","output":"### Answer: GLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nDouble definition, the composer being the prolific Philip 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: 2 shut up (4)","output":"### Answer: CAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nDouble definition, the composer being John Cage, best known for 4'33\", named for the elapsed time, during which the audience hears ambient sounds, while the \"musicians\" do nothing in particular but be 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: Suitcase on bed before end of life \u2014 where one pegs out (8)","output":"### Answer: CRIBBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where one pegs o\nA charade of CRIB ('bed') plus BAG ('suitcase') plus E ('end of lif**E**'). For 'pegs out', 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: Small skirt's pinned on back (5)","output":"### Answer: MINOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small\nA reversal ('back') of ~~ROMIN~~ *RONIM*, an envelope ('pinned') of 'on' in RIM ('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: On reflection, what one might have said on meeting river with a religious leader (9)","output":"### Answer: AYATOLLAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious leader\nA reversal ('on reflection') of HALLO TAY ('what one might have said on meeting river') 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: 17 across, composer appearing in month \u2014 where reason for being late remains unknown? (4,7)","output":"### Answer: OPEN VERDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: w\nAn envelope ('appearing in') of PEN ('17 across', CAGE as an enclosure, not the composer) plus VERDI (~~Guiseppi~~ * Guiseppe Giuseppe*, that one is the composer *'2' \u2013 I read the clue as I think it ought to have appeared)* in OCT (October, 'month'). 'Late' (and 'remains'?) referring to a coroner's decision on a death.\u00a0*Better late than\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: Army, one broken from now on (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ANY MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: from now on\nAn anagram ('broken') of 'army one'; used negatively \u2013 \"I can't take it 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: 2 succeeding often on the radio \u2014 as another? (4)","output":"### Answer: BACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\n~~OFEN~~* OFFEN* ('often on the radio') BACH is 'another' composer. For BACH, your choice of JS CPE \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: Maestro primarily inspired by work in creation of score? (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPOSER \n ### Explanation: Maestro primarily inspired by work in creation of score? (8)\nA double envelope ('inspired by' and 'in') of M ('**M**aestro primarily') in OP ('work') in COSER, an anagram ('creation') of 'score', with an &lit 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: Tyrant locking last of opponents in garage (6)","output":"### Answer: DESPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tyrant\nAn envelope ('locking \u2026 in') of S ('last of opponent**S**') in DEPOT ('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: Notes from female 2 (8)","output":"### Answer: MISSIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notes\nA charade of MISS ('female') plus IVES (Charles, composer '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: 20 down, 19 and 12 across in Dutch village once (6)","output":"### Answer: HARLEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch village once\nAn anagram ('19 and 12 across' \u2013 Brahms and Liszt is rhyming slang for pissed, drunk) of MAHLER ('20 down'). The Dutch city of Haarlem was a village once, and here appears in the English variant, which was adopted by the New York 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: Correct, somewhat vindicated I thought (4)","output":"### Answer: EDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correct\nA hidden answer ('somewhat') in 'vindicat**ED I T**hought'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, number being all wrong, take one back (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: RING A BELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: take one back\nAn anagram ('wrong') of R ('ultimately, numbe**R**') plus 'being 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: 14, 19 and 12 across drink (5)","output":"### Answer: LA GER \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\nAn anagram (~~'14 19 across'~~ *'19 12 across'*\u2013 as 5D) of ELGAR (~~'12 across'~~ *'14'*)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 looking discontented, musical talent claims (5)","output":"### Answer: ELGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nAn envelope ('claims') of LG ('**L**ookin**G** discontented') in EAR ('musical 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: Directors of Indian state embark (2,6)","output":"### Answer: GO ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: embark\nA charade of GOA ('Indian state') \\plus BOARD ('directors')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 solid design of aero\u00adnautical engineering triumph (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCORDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: de\nAn envelope ('in') of CORD ('line') in CONE ('solid' \u2013 mathematically, a cone is a surface, not a 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: Musical section briefly captivating royal 2 (6)","output":"### Answer: BRAHMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nAn envelope ('captivating') of HM (His or Her Majesty, 'royal') in BRAS[s] ('musical section' of orchestra) minus the 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: 2: chap stealing hearts, ending in despair (6)","output":"### Answer: MAHLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nA charade of MAHLE, an envelope ('stealing') of H ('hearts') in MALE ('chap'); plus R ('ending in despai**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: 2, one being paid without limits (4)","output":"### Answer: ARNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\n[e]ARNE[r] ('one being paid') minus its outer letters ('without limits'). Thomas Arne was the composer of \"Rule Brittania\" (and \"A-hunting we will go\", *The Beggar's Opera*, and much else besides)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Score the finest music, 'Messiah' last of all (4)","output":"### Answer: ETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Score\nLast letters ('last of all') of 'th**E** fines**T** musi**C** Messia**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: Ones who do sums to slice when wastage occurs, finding turning point (6,8)","output":"### Answer: SUMMER SOLSTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: turning point\nA charade of SUMMERS ('ones who do sums') plus OLSTICE, an anagram ('when wastage occurs') of 'to slice'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A refusal in Paris will be coming soon (4)","output":"### Answer: ANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: soon\nA charade of 'a' plus NON ('refusal 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: These are collarless, fitted and they might keep you warm (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SOLAR CELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they might keep you warm\nAn anagram ('fitted') of 'collarless'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gelato blended smoothly (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoothly\nAn anagram ('blended') of 'gelato'. We seem to have had a spate of musical directions in crosswords 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: Endless, unceasing, awful pest (8)","output":"### Answer: NUISANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pest\nAn anagram ('awful') of 'unceasin[g]' 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: 'Slow down!' making you more likely to run? (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT SO FAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slow\nDefinition and literal interpretation, referring to a non-colour-fast 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: Berries regularly consumed in Jewish rite (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jewish rite\nAlternate letters ('regularly consumed') of '**B**e**R**r**I**e**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: Goddess of discord returns to see father (4)","output":"### Answer: SIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: father\nA reversal ('returns') of ERIS (Greek 'Goddess of discord')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sick-looking film about ballet (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SWAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: film about ballet\nA charade of BLACKS ('boycotts') plus WAN ('sick-looking'), for the 2010 film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Natalie Portman."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Superlatively skilful, refined ancients (8)","output":"### Answer: CANNIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superlatively skilful\nAn anagram ('refined') of '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: Socialist actors run out (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Socialist\nA charade of CAST ('actors') plus RO ('run out', cricket 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: With feet pointing inward, glutton takes age to come forward at last (6-4)","output":"### Answer: PIGEON-TOED \n ### Explanation: Definition: With feet pointing inward\nA charade of PIG ('glutton') plus ('taking') EON ('age') plus 'to' plus ED ('com**E** forwar**D** at 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: Ultimately frugal: Everyman has to be (4)","output":"### Answer: LIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to \nA charade of L ('ultimately fruga**L**') plus I'VE ('Everyman 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: Listen: eat less, starting with small cutlery? (9,5)","output":"### Answer: STAINLESS STEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutlery\nAn anagram ('starting' \u2013 as response to a surprise, I suppose) of 'listen eat less' plus S ('small'), with a somewhat tenuous definition \u2013 or indication by example, which might account for 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: Southern European Roman resort? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SAN REMO \n ### Explanation: Southern European Roman resort? (3,4)\nAn anagram ('re-sort') of S ('southern') plus E ('European') plus 'Roman', with an &lit 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: Craze that is, we're told, increasingly 'leonine'? (5)","output":"### Answer: MANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Craze\nSounds like ('we're told') MANIER, a whimsical coinage for having a more prominent mane."}
{"instruction":"You 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 East End that man's going to relent (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EASE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: relent\n'E'S OFF, with 'in East End' suggesting both the dropped aspirate and the 'sounds 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: At first surgeon dresses \u2026 wrapping key component of cleaning wounds (6,9)","output":"### Answer: SALINE SOLUTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: component of cleaning wounds\nAn envelope ('wrapping') of SOLUTION ('key') in S ('at first **S**urgeon') plus A-LINES ('dresses')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Librarian and rhymester, Kingston-upon-Hull's ill-humoured notable, primarily? (6)","output":"### Answer: LARKIN \n ### Explanation: Librarian and rhymester, Kingston-upon-Hull's ill-humoured notable, primarily? (6)\nThe 'primarily' clue, treating the hyphens as forming single words; a potted biography of the poet Philip Larkin, although he moved about quite a bit, and only lived the latter part of his life in Hull (he was the Librarian of the Uniiversity of Hull). He was also a jazz critic, and a fellow alumnus of St.John's, Oxford."}
{"instruction":"You 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 son devoured by songbird, detailed in book (9)","output":"### Answer: THESAURUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\nAn envelope ('devoured by') of ESAU ('Isaac's son') in THRUS[h] ('songbird') minus the last letter ('de-tailed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 little economical, I costed plain white fabrics (7)","output":"### Answer: CALICOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: plain white fabrics\nA hidden answer ('being a little') in 'economi**CAL I COS**ted'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 writer supports peaceful \u2026 engrossing \u2026 good time in national park (9)","output":"### Answer: SERENGETI \n ### Explanation: Definition: national park\nA charade of SERENGE, an envelope ('engrossing') of G ('good') in SERENE ('peaceful'); plus T ('time') plus I ('the writer', with 'supports' placing the I at the bottom of the down 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: In Jacques Tati's 'Trafic' we see advocate of big government (7)","output":"### Answer: STATIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: advocate of big go\nA hidden answer ('in \u2026 we see') in 'Jacque**S TATI'S T**raffic' \u2013 an actual 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: Noisy beasts, 101 reprobates, Australian being hugged (7)","output":"### Answer: CICADAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noisy beast\nA charade of CI (Roman numeral '101') plus CADAS, an envelope of A ('Australian') in CADS ('reprobates')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 radio a contender's coming (7)","output":"### Answer: ARRIVAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: coming\nSounds like ('on the radio') A RIVAL ('a contender')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 raised taking note of a king (6)","output":"### Answer: REGNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a \nAn envelope ('taking') of N ('note') in REGAL, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of LAGER ('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: What you're trying to do, alone, very engrossed (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What you're trying to do\nAn envelope ('engrossed') of V ('very') in SOLE ('alone'). Cf. 'engrossing' in 13D."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on line in bill, leading man to appeal (6,3,5)","output":"### Answer: TICKLE THE FANCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: app\nA charade of TICKLETHE, an envelope ('in') of L ('line') in TICKET ('bill') plus HE ('man'); plus FANCY ('elaborate'). 'Leading' seems to be required by neither surface nor wordplay, but does no harm. 'On' is required, to indicate the order of the 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: Forced to rise, being directed across sierra (7)","output":"### Answer: ROUSTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forced to ris\nAn envelope ('across') of S ('sierra', radio code) in ROUTED ('directed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 city's grain brought across current Turkish borders (7)","output":"### Answer: CORINTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek city\nA charade of CORIN, an envelope ('brought across') of I (electrical symbol, 'current') in CORN ('grain'); plus TH ('**T**urkis**H** borders')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 short of phosphorous compound (5)","output":"### Answer: ESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: compound\n[p]ESTER ('badger') minus the P ('without phosphorous')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 keeping unruly racists in order (9)","output":"### Answer: OSTRACISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exile\nAn envelope ('keeping') of STRACIS, an anagram ('unruly') of 'racists' in OM ('Order' of Merit)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lawman, it's said, puts down government supporters (9)","output":"### Answer: LOYALISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: government \nA charade of LOYA, sounding like ('it's said') LAWYER ('lawman' with the usual dialect problems) plus LISTS ('puts 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: Society invested in remedy for affliction (5)","output":"### Answer: CURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: affliction\nAn envelope ('invested in') of S ('society') in CURE ('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: Seabird uncommon in Atlantic state (5)","output":"### Answer: NODDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seabird\nAn envelope ('in') of ODD ('uncommon') in NY (New York, 'Atlantic 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: Transport bacon \u2014 ham's off! (6,3)","output":"### Answer: HANSOM CAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport\nAn anagram ('off') of 'bacon hams'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 against accepting old van on motorway (9)","output":"### Answer: MANTOVANI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conductor\nA charade of M ('motorway') plus ANTOVANI, an envelope ('accepting') of O ('old') plus 'van' in ANTI ('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: Name adopted by conventional poet (5)","output":"### Answer: DONNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: poet\nAn envelope ('adopted by') of N ('name') in DONE ('conventional' \u2013 \"the done 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: Smart painter regularly showing bends in track (7)","output":"### Answer: CHICANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bends in track\nA charade of CHIC ('smart') plus ANE ('p**A**i**N**t**E**r regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colourful result of hitting buffers? (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colourful result\nDouble definition (the first suggests \u2013 but does not demand \u2013 a singular 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: Trained stagehands do it, con\u00adfounding expectations (7,3,4)","output":"### Answer: AGAINST THE ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: con\u00adfounding expectations\nAn anagram ('trained') of 'stagehands 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: Senseless victims in the crime bled horribly (5,5,4)","output":"### Answer: THREE BLIND MICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Senseless victims\nAN anagram ('horribly') of 'in the crime bled'. Lacking one sense, 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: Consider empty rectory, taking steps to provide leisure activity (7,7)","output":"### Answer: COUNTRY DANCING \n ### Explanation: Definition: leisure activity\nA charade of COUNT ('consider') plus RY ('empty **R**ector**Y**') plus DANCING ('taking 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: Overdue improvement on the side (9)","output":"### Answer: LATERALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the \nA charade of LATE ('overdue') plus RALLY ('improvement')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 crown of England during studio broadcast (7)","output":"### Answer: TEDIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wearing\nAn envelope ('during') of E ('crown of **E**ngland' -another way of indicating a first letter) in TDIOUS, an anagram ('broadcast') of 'studio'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up references in support of unopened congress (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wo\nA charade of [s]EX ('congress') minus its first letter ('unopened') plus CITES ('references'), with 'in support of' indicating the order of the particles in the down 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: Craft gathering round a major vessel (5)","output":"### Answer: AORTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: maj\nA charade of AORT, an envelope ('gathering') of O ('round') in ART ('craft'); 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: More subtle control upped following stir (7)","output":"### Answer: CANNIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More subtle\nA charade of CAN (prison, 'stir') plus NIER, a reversal ('upped' in a down light) of REIN ('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: Nearby chemists supply home flu protection, might you say? (7,7)","output":"### Answer: CHIMNEY BREASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: home flu protection, might you sa\nAn anagram ('supply') of 'nearby chemists', with a cryptic definition, relying on the sound-alike ('might you say') FLUE ('flu')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 crowded raucous square where ecstasy's to be had? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CLOUD NINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where ecstasy's to be had?\nA charade of C ('head for **C**rowned') plus LOUD ('raucous') plus NINE ('square' of 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: They'll cheat hotel over chops with right stuffing (7)","output":"### Answer: HOAXERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They'll cheat\nA charade of H ('hotel') plus O ('over') plus AXERS, an envelope ('with \u2026 stuffing') of R ('right') in AXES ('chops')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fixed without a carpenter's tool (4,3)","output":"### Answer: NAIL SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: carpenter's tool\nAn envelope ('without') of 'a' in NIL ('nothing') plus SET ('fixed'). Otherwise known as a nail punch."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and guard meet head on (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: meet h\nA charade of CON ('prisoner') and TEND ('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: Took a picture featuring African browser (5)","output":"### Answer: OKAPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: African browser\nA hidden answer ('featuring') in 'to**OK A PI**cture'."}
{"instruction":"You 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: circle in two dances (4-4)","output":"### Answer: HULA HOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\nAn envelope ('in') of O ('circle') in HULA and HOP ('two dances')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on back of door, only reversed on the outside (5)","output":"### Answer: ENROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign on\nAn envelope ('on the outside') of R ('back of doo**R**') in ENOL, a reversal ('reversed') of LONE ('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: Out-of-work comedian? (4)","output":"### Answer: IDLE \n ### Explanation: Out-of-work comedian? (4)\nPunning reference to Eric of that ilk."}
{"instruction":"You 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 brown, green is unlikely (10)","output":"### Answer: TANGERINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nA charade of TAN ('brown') plus GERINES, an anagram ('unlikely') of 'green 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: 2 complaint (6)","output":"### Answer: GROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nDouble 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: Bowler is in agreement, almost (8)","output":"### Answer: HARMISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bowler\nAn envelope ('in') of 'is' in HARMON[y] ('agreement') minus the last letter ('almost'), 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: Ludicrous cost in writing material available for sale (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: availa\nAn envelope ('in') of STOC, an anagram ('ludicrous') of 'cost' in INK ('writing 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: Boor tackling hard in 2 (8)","output":"### Answer: PHEASANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nAn envelope ('tackling') of H ('hard') in PEASANT ('boor')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 joy on loo \u2014 2 (6)","output":"### Answer: BOGGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nA charade of BOG ('loo') plus GLE[e] ('joy') 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: 2, itself unfinished entering second day (10)","output":"### Answer: BACKGAMMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nAn envelope ('entering') of GAM[e] ('itself', ie. the answer to '2') minus the last letter ('unfinished') in BACK ('second') plus MON ('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: Lose one's cool in 2 (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nDouble 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: Walls of temple retaining a cheerful colour (5)","output":"### Answer: TAUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\nAn envelope ('retaining') of 'a' plus UP ('cheerful') in TE ('walls of **T**empl**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: 2 swimmers (8)","output":"### Answer: SARDINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nDouble 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: 2, ignorant crows? (6,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: MURDER IN THE DARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nDefinition and literal interpretation, depending on the collective \"murder 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: Go for one, ready to try it? (4)","output":"### Answer: GAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go for one\nDouble definition \u2013 or, at least, the first being an announced indication by 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: Drink in best hotel prepared for 2 (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: SPIN THE BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nAn envelope ('in') of PINT ('drink') in SHEBOTTLE, an anagram ('prepared') of 'best 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: Look into first of rooms: see drunken principal (8)","output":"### Answer: RESEARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look into\nA charade of R ('first of **R**ooms') plus ESE, an anagram ('drunken') of 'see'; plus ARCH ('principal'). for quite a while I was convinced that 'principal' was 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: Rodent with plain tail (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PRAIRIE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rodent\nA charade of PRAIRIE ('plain') plus DOG ('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: One of these, party 2 (6)","output":"### Answer: CLUEDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nA charade of CLUE ('one of these') plus DO ('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: Foul in the extreme, hunk cavorting with aunt showing no appreciation (10)","output":"### Answer: UNTHANKFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing no appreciation\nn anagram ('cavorting') of FL ('**F**ou**L** in the extreme') plus 'hunk' plus '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: 2 where she requires a card to play (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nAn anagram ('to play') of 'she' plus '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: 50% off rent, wealthy charged again (8)","output":"### Answer: RELOADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: charged again\nA charade of 're[nt]' minus the last two letters ('50% off\") plus LOADED ('wealthy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 seem discombobulated after computer systems break down (7)","output":"### Answer: ITEMISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: break down\nA charade of IT (Information Technology, 'computer systems') plus EMISE, an anagram ('discombobulated') of 'I seem'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 centres (6)","output":"### Answer: HEARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2\nDouble 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: Dispose of a line of 2 (6)","output":"### Answer: BINARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: of 2\nA charade of BIN ('dispose of\") plus 'a' plus RY (railway 'line'). This time '2' does not mean that 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 use spoon (4)","output":"### Answer: STIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Can\nDouble definition, the first being 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: Socks, maybe churchwarden's gardening gear (8)","output":"### Answer: HOSEPIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gardening gear\nA charade of HOSE ('socks') plus PIPE ('maybe churchwarden' \u2013 a is a long-stemmed tobacco 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: Forced to work one's way up in Palladium (6)","output":"### Answer: PRISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forced\nAn envelope ('in') of RISE ('work one's way up') in PD (chemical symbol, 'palladium')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 pictures rolled up by artist on set (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BOX CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One takes pictures\nA charade of BOX ('set' \u2013 a box of crayons, perhaps) plus CAME ('rolled up') plus RA ('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: Leader pushed to back of room gets through (5)","output":"### Answer: COPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: gets through\nSCOPE ('room') with the first letter ('leader') S moved to the end ('pushed to 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: Officers rent retail outlet (7,5)","output":"### Answer: GENERAL STORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: retail outlet\nA charade of GENERALS ('officers') plus TORE ('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: Taverns in France avoided by north Europeans (4)","output":"### Answer: INNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tav\n[f]INNS ('northern Europeans') minus the F ('France avoided')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 applied to criminal faction or one cheating partner (10)","output":"### Answer: FORNICATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: one cheating part\nA charade of FORNICATO, an anagram ('criminal') of 'faction or'; plus R ('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: Might they demolish a nice supper, having spent a penny? (10)","output":"### Answer: EPICUREANS \n ### Explanation: Might they demolish a nice supper, having spent a penny? (10)\nAn anagram ('demolish') of 'a nice su[p]per' minus one P ('having spent a penny'), with an extended 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: As soon as possible, couple cleared out (4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: As soon as\nA charade of ON ('possible') plus CE ('**C**oupl**E** 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: Item for man of letters said to be correcting journal (7,5)","output":"### Answer: WRITING PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Item for man of letter\nSounds like ('said to be') RIGHTING ('correcting') PAPER ('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: Taps into source of mineral pigment (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pigment\nAn envelope ('into') of CH (cold and hot, 'taps') in ORE ('source of 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: Put more plainly, tenor and soprano's parting was overdue (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put more plainly\nA charade of T ('tenor') plus RANSLATE, an envelope ('parting') of S ('soprano') in RAN LATE ('was overdue')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 perversion of son stopping legendary king's return (6)","output":"### Answer: SADISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cruel perversion\nAn envelope ('stopping') of S ('son') in SADIM, a reversal ('return') of MIDAS ('legendary 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: Lines on baby's foot (8)","output":"### Answer: INFANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: foot\nA charade of INFANT ('baby') plus RY (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: Rolling Stone who bought sandwiches (4)","output":"### Answer: HOBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rolling Stone\nA hidden answer in ('sandwiches') 'wHO 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: Noon service? It's on time (4)","output":"### Answer: SEXT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noon \nA charade of SEX ('it') plus T ('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: Rang a licentiate in profound reflection (6)","output":"### Answer: PEALED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rang\nAn envelope ('in') of 'a' plus L ('licentiate') in PEED, a reversal ('reflection') of DEEP ('profound')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 put energy into old contest for real money (6,2,5)","output":"### Answer: PIECES OF EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: real money\nA charade of PIECES ('men' in chess) plus O ('old') plus FEIGHT, an envelope ('put \u2026 into') of E ('energy') in FIGHT ('contest'), with a play on 'real' as Spanish 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: Some players at Twickers rifle kitbag (8)","output":"### Answer: RUCKSACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: kitbag\nA charade of RUCK ('some players at Twickers[) plus SACK ('riflw')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rep needs such protection, should limb be broken (10,4)","output":"### Answer: SUPPORTING CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Every \nDefinition and literal interpretation, with 'rep' being a repertory theatre 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: Crush food prepared and consumed with right filling (10)","output":"### Answer: DISHEARTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crush\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 filling') of R ('right') in DISH ('food prepared') plus EATEN ('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: A land with military commander elected time after time (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: AGAIN AND AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: time after time\nA charade of 'a' plus GAIN (land' \u2013 \"I landed a job\") plus AND ('with') plus AGA ('military commander') plus IN ('elected')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sportsman ultimately losing in row with some clubs (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TIGER WOODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: US sports\nA charade of TIGER, an envelope ('in') of G ('ultimately losin**G**') in TIER ('row'); plus WOODS ('some 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: Cryptically 'trad' items carried forward to the next meeting? (10,8)","output":"### Answer: UNFINISHED BUSINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: items carried forward to the next meeting?\nWordplay in the answer: 'trad' is TRAD[e] (BUSINESS) 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: Praise diverse kingdom of old (6)","output":"### Answer: PERSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: kingdom of old\nAn anagram ('diverse') 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: Turn down end of alley, following retreat (4)","output":"### Answer: DENY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn down\nA charade of DEN ('retreat') plus Y ('end of alle**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: Powder room makes sleepyhead somehow appear dishevelled (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: LOOK A MESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: appear \nA charade of LOO ('powder room') plus KAMESS, an anagram ('somehow') of 'makes' plus S ('**S**leepyhead')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sign in heart oddly ignored (5)","output":"### Answer: INNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Essential\nEven letters ('oddly ignored') of 's**I**g**N** i**N** h**E**a**R**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: Pound discovered in a bath robe (5)","output":"### Answer: THROB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pound\nA hidden answer 'discovered' in 'ba**TH ROB**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: Helen and Ruth unclothed by champion of alternative medicine (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEUTHERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: alt\nA charade of '[H]ele[n]' plus '[R]ut[h]', both minus their outer letters ('unclothed') plus HERO ('champion'), for a plant, Siberian ginseng, used as an 'alternative 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: Turbulent river in Europe, as far as the Guardian is concerned (7)","output":"### Answer: RIOTOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turbulent\nA charade of RIO ('river in Europe' \u2013 Portuguese specifically, or Spanish without the accent) plus TO US ('as far as the Guardian is concerned')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on fire? (7)","output":"### Answer: BLAZERS \n ### Explanation: Clothes on fire? (7)\nPunning 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: Live or die, that's come out nicely (5)","output":"### Answer: DWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Live\nA charade of 'd[ie]' minus I.E. ('that's come out'- 'that's' being that is) plus WELL ('nicely')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A city in Tanganyika, doesn't matter which (3)","output":"### Answer: ANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: doesn't matter which\nTwo wordplays and a definition: 'a' plus NY ('city'); and a hidden answer 'in' 'Tang**ANY**ika'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Portsmouth & Co (5)","output":"### Answer: OSTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\nThe port of Rome;and the plural ('& Co') of OSTIUM a 'mouth'. The S could be \"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: East German in mature comeback (7)","output":"### Answer: RIPOSTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: c\nAn envelope ('in') of OST ('east' in 'German') in RIPE ('mature')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 quaint and ultimately obsolete (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTIQUE \n ### Explanation: Terribly quaint and ultimately obsolete (7)\nAn anagram (\"terribly') of 'quaint' plus E ('ultimately obsolet**E**'), wuth an &lit 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: Is it best to have laid out a stall that's disgusting? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAST LAUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is it best\nA charade of LASTLA, an anagram ('to have laid out') of 'a stall'; plus UGH ('that's disgusting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hapless are to speak (5)","output":"### Answer: ORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: speak\nAn anagram ('the hapless') of 'are 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 art without frames, extremely versatile and daring (5)","output":"### Answer: NERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: daring\nA charade of NER, ('[o]**NE**'[s] [a**]R[**t] without frames') plus VE ('extremely **V**ersatil**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: Writer's book contains clever mixed metaphors (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOM SHARPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nDefinition and two wordplays: an envelope ('contains') of SHARP ('clever') in TOME ('book'); and an anagram ('mixed') of 'metaphors'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boodle's mark (4)","output":"### Answer: BLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: mark\nA charade of 'b'- plus LOT (-'oodle')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 day, on reflection, for correspondent (6)","output":"### Answer: JOURNO \n ### Explanation: Definition: correspondent\nA charade of JOUR ('Nice day' \u2013 French) plus NO, a reversal ('reflection') of '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: Brambles not right as an environment for raising wildlife and fools (10)","output":"### Answer: BAMBOOZLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fools\nAn envelope ('as an environment for') of OOZ, a reversal ('raising' in a down light) of ZOO ('wildlife') in 'b[r]ambles' minus the R ('not 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: Religious people gathering shells, essentially as ornaments (6)","output":"### Answer: JEWELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ornaments\nAn envelope ('gathering') of EL ('sh**EL**ls essentially') in JEWS ('religious 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: Group competently curbs rising disorder (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSEMBLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\nAn envelope ('curbs') of SSEM, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) in ABLY ('~~completely~~ *competently*')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old, will droop (4)","output":"### Answer: WILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: droop\nAn archaic form ('being old') of 'will', second person 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: Dine out on little money? That's vulgar (8)","output":"### Answer: INDECENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vulgar\nA charade of INDE, an anagram ('out') of 'dine'; plus CENT ('little 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: Working majority of 13 across or 3 (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3\nAn anagram ('working') of a 'majority' (just) of RIOT[ous] ('13 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: Up or down detector (5)","output":"### Answer: RADAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: de\nA palindrome ('up or 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 too bad a mark (10)","output":"### Answer: APOSTROPHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mark\nAn anagram ('bad') of 'perhaps 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: Showing Europe's upset about vote (8)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing\nAn envelope ('about') of X ('vote') in EPOSURE, an anagram ('upset') of 'Europes'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 said, every now and then, on match (8)","output":"### Answer: ADEQUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enough\nA charade of AD, alternate letters ('every now and then') of 's**A**i**D**'; plus EQUATE ('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: In the Mao revolution (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: In\nAn anagram ('revolution') of 'the Mao'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stone that is sought by hunters (6)","output":"### Answer: QUARRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Source of stone\nDouble 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: No portrait of elaborate lap dances (9)","output":"### Answer: LANDSCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: No p\nAn anagram ('elaborate') of 'lap dances'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 thin is right (4)","output":"### Answer: LIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: right\nSounds like ('they say') LEAN ('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: Brew beer, only half jug (4)","output":"### Answer: EWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: jug\n'[Br]**EW** [be]**ER**' retaining 'onlyt half' of each 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: Not half handsome, newspaper employee overate (6)","output":"### Answer: GORGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: overate\nA charade of GORG[eous] ('handsome') minus the last four of its eight letters ('not half') plus ED (editor, 'newspaper 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: Basic epicurean concoction heaped atop moussaka's exquisite layers, primarily? (8)","output":"### Answer: B\u00c9CHAMEL \n ### Explanation: Basic epicurean concoction heaped atop moussaka's exquisite layers, primarily? (8)\nThe 'primarily' clue for this week: the first letters of the first eight words of the clue, with an &lit 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: Skipping starter, meat with endless wine; amaretti and grappa at the end: heavenly dining! (8)","output":"### Answer: AMBROSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavenly dining\nA charade of [l]AMB ('meat') minus the first letter ('skipping starter') plus ROS[\u00e9] ('wine') minus the last letter ('endless') plus IA ('amarett**I** and grapp**A** 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: Run into rowdy place to drink (6)","output":"### Answer: TROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: place \nAn envelope ('into') of R ('run') in TOUGH (noun, 'rowdy')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Filleted bass stuffed with chopped oregano, old fruit (5,7)","output":"### Answer: BLOOD ORANGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\nAn envelope ('stuffed with') of LOODORANGE, an anagram ('chopped') of 'oregano old' in BS ('filleted **B**as**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: Gull pur\u00e9e (4)","output":"### Answer: FOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gull\nA double definition, neither common: 'gull' as deceive, and FOOL as a dessert of mashed 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: Fruit in beds after All Fools' Day (8)","output":"### Answer: APRICOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nA charade of APR I (April 1, 'All Fools' Day') plus COTS ('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: Diva unhappy with diet, wanting something with flavour? (8)","output":"### Answer: ADDITIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: something with flavour?\nAn anagram ('unhappy') of 'diva' plus 'diet'. The definition surely merits 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: Flipping doctor, a large fatty block (4)","output":"### Answer: LARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: f\nA reversal ('flipping') of DR ('doctor') plus 'a' plus L ('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: What to serve with cheese? Best nuts not finished (5,7)","output":"### Answer: CREAM CRACKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: What to serve with cheese\nA charade of CREAM ('best') plus CRACKER[s] ('nuts') minus the last letter ('not 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: Knocked back champagne with duck: time for fish (6)","output":"### Answer: TURBOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nA charade of TURB, a reversal ('knocked back') of BRUT (dry, of wine, particularly 'champagne') plus O ('duck', cricket) plus T ('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: Fervently eyed turf where cheap booze is found (4-4)","output":"### Answer: DUTY-FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where cheap\nAn anagram ('fervently') of 'eyed turf'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lustier, prone to cause more satisfaction (8)","output":"### Answer: HEARTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lustier\nDouble definition, but they are very 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: Give sustenance to naked luckless vagrant (6)","output":"### Answer: SUCKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give sustenance to\nAn anagram ('vagrant') of '[l]**UCKLES**[s]' minus its outer 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: A little luncheon meat \u2013 I'll pay (2,2)","output":"### Answer: ON ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'll pay\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'lonche**ON ME**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: In speech, actor Oldman, one who's thin on top, gets a biscuit (9)","output":"### Answer: GARIBALDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a biscuit\nSounds like ('in speech') GARY ('Oldman', film actor) plus BALDY or BALDIE ('one who's thin on 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: Snack food hidden in cupboard is costly (6)","output":"### Answer: DISCOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snack food\nA 'hidden' answer in 'cupboar**D IS COS**tly'. A product of KP 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: Fanatic relaxed ban restricting hot cocktail (6,9)","output":"### Answer: BRANDY ALEXANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cocktail\nAn envelope ('restricting') of RANDY ('hot') in BALEXANDER, an anagram ('fanatic?') of 'relaxed ban'. A mixture of brandy, cr\u00e8me de cacao and 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: They supply food in renovated terraces (8)","output":"### Answer: CATERERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They supply food\nAn anagram ('renovated') of 'terraces'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 hard growth is a squirrel's treat (5)","output":"### Answer: ACORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a squirrel's treat\nA charade of 'a' plus CORN ('small hard 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: They're found in kitchen playing best reggae (3,7)","output":"### Answer: EGG BEATERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're found in kitchen\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'best reggae'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 grumble in game (4,6)","output":"### Answer: WOOD GROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA charade of WOOD (golf 'club') plus GROUSE ('grumble'), for the game 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: Fattening fizzy cola borne by orifice, essentially (9)","output":"### Answer: CALORIFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fattening\nA charade of CALO, an anagram ('fizzy') of 'cola' plus ('borne by', in a down light) RIFIC ('o**RIFIC**e essentially')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unexpectedly, Stoic bit into almondy treats (8)","output":"### Answer: BISCOTTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: almondy treats\nAn anagram ('unexpectedly') of 'stoic 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: Fish from Alaska tested (6)","output":"### Answer: SKATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nA hidden answer ('from') in 'Ala**SKA TES**ted'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ale that's light, one for the road (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type \nDouble definition, the second being either a sodium street lamp, or the orange of a traffic 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: Everyman getting a large repast (4)","output":"### Answer: MEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: r\nA charade of ME ('Everyman') plus 'a' plus L ('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: Part-time ambassador, having to do housework, failed (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: BIT THE DUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: failed\nA charade of BIT ('part') plus T ('time') plus HE (His or Her Excellency, 'ambassador') plus DUST ('do housework')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of prisoners rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: SWOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exchange\nA reversal ('rejected') of POWS ('prisoners' 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: Dissolute master joining ship that's changed sides (10)","output":"### Answer: PROFLIGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dissolute\nA charade of PRO ('master') plus FRIGATE ('ship') with the R changed to L (right to left \"changed 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: Works poorly after end of term (4)","output":"### Answer: MILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Works\nA charade of M ('end of ter**M**') in ILL ('poorly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proposing eco-friendly links, to some extent? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: PUTTING GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: links, to some extent?\nA charade of PUTTING ('proposing') plus GREEN ('eco-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: Brewing empire's leading wine opened first (9)","output":"### Answer: PREMIERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: opened first\nA charade of PREMIE, an anagram ('brewing') of 'empire'; plus 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: Recalled part of Wagnerian opera being broadcast (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: being broadcast\nA hidden ('part of') reversed ('recalled') answer in 'Wagne**RIAN O**pera'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Secondary proposition from man docked on lunar module (5)","output":"### Answer: LEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secondary proposition\nA charade of LEM ('lunar' excursion 'module') plus 'ma[n]' minus its last letter ('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: Manchester ground not cameraman's last picture (3,6)","output":"### Answer: THE SCREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: picture\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'Ma[n]chester' minus the N ('not camerama**N**'s last'), for Edvard Munch's 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: Merlot best in mixed drinks (6,6)","output":"### Answer: BITTER LEMONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinks\nAn anagram ('mixed') of 'merlot best 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: Doing less than (2,2)","output":"### Answer: UP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doing\nDouble 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: Horse died \u2014 Sue admits boundless regret (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DAPPLE GREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\nAn envelope ('admits') of '[r]egre[t]' minus its outer letters ('boundless') in D ('died') plus APPLY ('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: The necessary spot of sweetener in tonic (4)","output":"### Answer: DOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: The necessary\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('spot of **S**weetener') in DOH ('tonic' solfa), for the slang term 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: Plant grew further behind ditch (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DESERT ROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nA charade of DESERT ('ditch') plus ROSE ('grew further')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Snack bar's offering primarily beans and pork sausages (4)","output":"### Answer: BAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snack bar's offering\nFirrst letters ('primarily') of '**B**eans **A**nd **P**ork **S**ausages'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 heart in right-wing city of old (4)","output":"### Answer: TROY \n ### Explanation: Definition: city of old\nTORY ('right-wing') with the middle letters reversed ('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: Achilles' aunt in play sees visions (12)","output":"### Answer: HALLUCINATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: sees visions\nAn anagram ('in play') of 'Achilles 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: Any number have a liking for sex (5)","output":"### Answer: DIGIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Any number\nA charade of DIG ('have a liking for') plus IT ('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: Assault force becoming excited (3,2,4)","output":"### Answer: SET ON EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: excited\nA charade of SET ON ('assault') plus EDGE ('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: Clear standard breached by training policy proposals by government (5,5)","output":"### Answer: WHITE PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: policy \nAn envelope ('breached by') of PE ('training') in WHITE ('clear') plus PAR ('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: Daughter invested in Italian china, apparently, for mum or dad? (10)","output":"### Answer: PALINDROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: m\nAn envelope ('invested in') of D ('daughter') in PAL IN ROME ('Italian china' \u2013 rhyming slang). The question mark indicates that 'mum' and 'dad' are examples of palindromes."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old prisoner is transported, when one can agree to act (3,2,7)","output":"### Answer: AGE OF CONSENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: when one can agree to act\nA charade of AGE OF ('how old') plus CON ('prisoner') plus SENT ('transported')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hitchcock film sure to follow interval (10)","output":"### Answer: SPELLBOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hitchcock film\nA charade of SPELL ('interval') plus BOUND ('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: Doctor met diarist to make superficial complaint (10)","output":"### Answer: DERMATITIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: s\nAn anagram ('doctor') of 'met diarist'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 when expected, I subsequently hit back (9)","output":"### Answer: RETALIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hi\nA reversal ('rising' in a down light) of ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival, 'when expected') plus 'I' plus LATER ('subsequently')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 chopping tree up for timber (5)","output":"### Answer: MAPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: timber\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of an envelope ('chopping') of PA ('dad') in 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: Serving men very roughly (2,2)","output":"### Answer: OR SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: roughly\nA charade of OR ('serving men') plus SO ('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: Defence ultimately presented by bank employee (4)","output":"### Answer: DYKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defence\nLast letters ('ultimately') of 'presente**D** b**Y** ban**K** employe**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: Girl briefly also called when touring state (6)","output":"### Answer: ALASKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nAn envelope ('when touring') of LAS[s] ('girl') minus the last letter ('briefly') in AKA (Also Known As, 'also 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: French city cut employment for another one (8)","output":"### Answer: TOULOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: another one\nTOULO[n] ('French city' on the Riviera) minus the last letter ('cut') plus USE ('employment'), for 'another one', a French city a ways to the west of Toulon."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stink over North American water (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LAKE ERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: North American water\nAn envelope ('about') of *'a' plus* KEER, a reversal ('over') of REEK ('stink') in LIE ('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: Troops set back a party sign blocking way (4,2)","output":"### Answer: ROAD UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sign blocking way\nA charade of RO, a reversal ('set back') of OR ('troops') plus 'a' plus DUP (Democratic Unionist 'Party' 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: His happy orgy disrupted study of 5 down (12)","output":"### Answer: PHYSIOGRAPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: study of 5 down\nAn anagram ('disrupted') of 'his happy orgy'. And if you did not know what physiography is, look at 5D 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: Occasionally meet star climbing this? (4)","output":"### Answer: MESA \n ### Explanation: Definition: climbing \nAlternate letters ('occasionally') of '**M**e**E**t **S**t**A**r'). Am I missing something, or is the definition scarcely adequate?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 younger rocks form our islet (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTLIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isolated younger rocks\nAn anagram ('form') of 'our islet', with a very adequate definition of the geological 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: Posh tablet rejected in reading Little Women here? (8)","output":"### Answer: LILLIPUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little Women here?\nAn envelope ('in') of LLIPU, a reversal ('rejected') of U ('posh') plus PILL ('tablet') in LIT (literature, '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: Adversaries at table abandon country garden (4)","output":"### Answer: EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: garden\n[sw]EDEN ('country') minus S W ('adversaries at table' \u2013 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: Ford a channel going west, following new range (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SIERRA NEVADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: range\nA charade of SIERRA ('Ford' car) plus N ('new') plus EVADA, a reversal ('going west') of 'a' plus DAVE ( '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: Car dumps English fruit (6)","output":"### Answer: CITRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\nCITRO[e]N (French 'car') minus E ('dumps 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: Northern city's deer dispersed in a local peak (8)","output":"### Answer: ABERDEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Northern city\nAn envelope ('in') of ERDE, an anagram ('dispersed') of 'deer' in 'a' plus BEN ('peak' \u2013 'local' because it is a Scottish word, and Aberdeen is 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: Enraged Indiana bank crushes strike (8)","output":"### Answer: INFLAMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enraged\nAn envelope ('crushes') of LAM ('strike') in IN ('Indiana') plus FED ('the Federal Reserve System, US '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: Plan to get shot of rose beds (6)","output":"### Answer: STRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: beds\nSTRATA[gem] ('plan') minus GEM ('rose' \u2013 a cut of a precious stone, so perhaps an unannounced indication by example; but there is the out that either word may have the sense of paragon)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Luscious oranges and melons primarily growing in this? (4)","output":"### Answer: LOAM \n ### Explanation: Definition:  t\nHere's a good reason to do Everyman crosswords. First letters ('primarily') of '**L**uscious **O**ranges **A**nd **M**elons', with an extended 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: Player who's fancied fruit left item in ring? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SEED PEARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: item in rin\nA charade of SEED ('player who's fancied' \u2013 tennis) plus PEAR ('fruit') plus 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: Cowboy or ranger's helping on way up ravine (6)","output":"### Answer: ARROYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: r\nA hidden ('helping') reversed ('on way up') answer in 'cowb**OY OR RA**nger'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old athlete ruined with heroin? It's how things are (3,3,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: THE LIE OF THE LAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's how t\nAn anagram ('ruined') of 'fine old athlete' plus H ('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: Posts at university linked to entitlements (8)","output":"### Answer: UPRIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Posts\nA charade of UP ('at university') plus RIGHTS ('entitlements')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tyrone town evicts German with a place in Nebraska (5)","output":"### Answer: OMAHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: place in Nebrask\nA charade of OMA[g]H ('Tyrone town' in Northern Ireland) minus the G ('evicts German') 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: Georgian perhaps runs three trips round Ohio (10)","output":"### Answer: SOUTHERNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Georgian perhaps\nAn envelope ('round') of O ('Ohio' \u2013 not a standard abbreviation, but the expression \"O for Ohio\" has some currency) in SUTHERNER, an anagram ('trips') of 'runs 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: Dictionary entry that's clearer when higher (10)","output":"### Answer: DEFINITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dictionary entry\n'Higher' DEFINITION is 'clearer'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decorator houses deer for Reykjavik resident (9)","output":"### Answer: ICELANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: R\nAn envelope ('houses') of ELAND ('deer' \u2013 actually an antelope) in ICER (cake 'decorator')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hung maps showing growth in bogs (8)","output":"### Answer: SPHAGNUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: growth in bogs\nAn anagram ('school') of 'hung 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: Large rock formerly down under 26 (6)","output":"### Answer: LAYERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 26\nA charade of L ('large') plus AYERS ('rock formerly down under' \u2013 now known as , 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: Country river, Russian one (5)","output":"### Answer: RURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of R ('river') plus URAL ('Russian one' \u2013 i.e. 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: Quietly put away accumulated 19 of 16 (4)","output":"### Answer: PEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: accumulated 19 of 16\nA charade of P ('quietly') plus EAT ('put 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: High point after New Year's Day for one cleaning up (7)","output":"### Answer: JANITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: on\nA chaaade of JAN I ('New Year's Day') plus TOR ('high 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: Nothing on course to relieve irritation (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nothing on course\nDouble definition, the first being of a golfer, say, without a handicap."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nurses undressed in Broadway show (5)","output":"### Answer: ANNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broa\n[n]ANNIE[s] ('nurses') minus the outer letters ('undressed'). I blogged virtually the same clue in a last September."}
{"instruction":"You 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 covering page in old books was extravagant (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSPENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: was extravagant\nA double envelope ('covering' and 'in') of P ('page') in VERSE ('poetry') in O ('old') plus NT (New Testament, '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: Third person by eighth vehicle? It may be fruitful (10,4)","output":"### Answer: GOOSEBERRY BUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: I\nA charade of GOOSEBERRY ('third person' unwanted by an amorous couple) plus BUS H ('eighth vehicle' BUS A etc.), with a definition which may be taken literally, or in the sense of a baby\"found under the gooseberry 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: Resistance with some current inclination (4)","output":"### Answer: RAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: inclination\nA charade of R ('resistance') plus AMP ('some 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: Peru and Iran unfortunately in run-down state (8)","output":"### Answer: UNREPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: r\nAn anagram ('unfortunately') of 'Peru' plus '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: Firm is no merchant holding dubious label (8)","output":"### Answer: MISNOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: dubious label\nA hidden answer ('holding') in 'fir**M IS NO MER**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: Scottish island hiding unknown girl (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\nISLA[y] ('Scottish island') minus ('hiding') Y ('unknown') \u2013 ISLA seems also to be a Scottish 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: May Eden, say, tend to be found between 11 and 13? (5,9)","output":"### Answer: PRIME MINISTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: May Eden, say\nAn envelope ('to be found between') of MINISTER ('tend', verb) in PRIMES ('11 and 13\u2032, with the question mark indicating indication by examples), with Theresa 'May' and Anthony 'Eden' likewise being examples ('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: Possession of unopened tranquillisers and joint (9)","output":"### Answer: OWNERSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possession\nA charade of [d]OWNERS ('tranquilisers') minus the first letter ('unopened') plus HIP ('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: Something on the menu is finished article (5)","output":"### Answer: PASTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something on the menu\nA charade of PAST ('finished') plus A (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: A lot of rudeness shocked consumer, finally (3-4)","output":"### Answer: END-USER \n ### Explanation: Definition: consumer, finally\nAn anagram ('shocked') of 'rudenes[s]' minus the last letter ('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: Retired model is a source of revelations (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: s\nEX-POSER ('retired 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: Woman changing gender in France in short trousers (4)","output":"### Answer: JEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: W\nTwo definitions and a wordplay: \u2026 or one definition and two wordplays \u2026 or whatever: JEAN[s] ('trousers') minus the last letter ('short'), for the English woman's name, which is a male 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: Description of rank cod and onion men prepared, tucked into by girl (3-12)","output":"### Answer: NON-COMMISSIONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Description of rank\nAn envelope ('tucked into by') of MISS ('girl') in NONCOMIONED, an anagram ('prepared') of 'cod' plus 'onion 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 with faith is tense on a job (6)","output":"### Answer: THEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with faith\nA charade of T ('tense')plus HEIST (criminal '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: Character in Sophocles married sexually open-minded figures (6)","output":"### Answer: RHOMBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: figures\nA charade of RHO ('character in Sophocles' and essentially any other writer in Greek) plus M ('married') plus BI ('sexually open-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: Formally induct government that's promising (8)","output":"### Answer: SWEARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: p\nA charade of SWEAR IN ('formally induct') plus G ('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: Dump large grass skirts, getting made over (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTYLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: m\nAn envelope ('skirts') of STY ('dump') plus L ('large') in REED ('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: Work set in France and Spain, then US and Israel's so awful (3,3,4,5)","output":"### Answer: THE SUN ALSO RISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work set in France and Spain\nAn anagram ('awful') of 'then us' plus 'Israel's so', for Ernest Hemingway'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: Leave time to get star into successful promo (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: HIT THE ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\nAn envelope ('into') of T (the second one, 'time') plus HERO ('star') in HIT AD ('successful promo')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stuff! Work by Polish player from long ago (10)","output":"### Answer: GRAMOPHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: player from long ago\nA charade of G ('good') plus RAM ('stuff') plus OP ('work') plus HONE ('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: In a jittery state, go as fire's spread (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FOIE GRAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spread\nAn anagram ('in a jittery state') of 'go as 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: Monkey sports with one female between two rivers (8)","output":"### Answer: PERISHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monkey\nA charade of PE ('sports') plus RISHER, an envelope ('between') of I ('one') plus SHE ('female') in R R ('two rivers'), with the definition of an obstreperous 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: Spot one like Rees-Mogg occupy\u00ading grandiose residence (6)","output":"### Answer: PIMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spot\nAn envelope ('occupying') of MP ('one like Rees-Mogg'; Jacob, Member of Parliament) in PILE (ironic, 'grandiose 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: Return of P\u00e9tain and Quisling, say, wanting power increase (4,2)","output":"### Answer: STEP UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: increase\nA reversal ('return') of PUP[p]PETS ('P\u00e9tain and Quisling') minus one of the Ps ('wanting 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: Piano tune for possible performers of duet (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: possible performers of duet\nA charade of P ('piano') plus AIR ('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: Backing man and daughter to crack cryptic clues, going slowly (6,8)","output":"### Answer: BEHIND SCHEDULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: going slowly\nA charade of BEHIND ('backing') plus SCHEDULE, an envelope ('to crack') of HE ('man') plus D ('daughter') in SCULE, an anagram ('cryptic') 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: Gentleness keeping idiot in line (6)","output":"### Answer: LENITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gentleness\nAn envelope ('keeping \u2026in') of NIT ('idiot') in LEY ('')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not breaking any laws on terror (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suggested\nA charade of IMP ('terror', a obstreperous child; last week it was perisher and monkey) plus LICIT ('not breaking any laws'), with 'on' indicating the order of the 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: Travels round with some soldiers and privates (6)","output":"### Answer: ORBITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Travel\nA charade of OR ('some soldiers') plus BITS (presumably naughty, 'privates')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 trick taking in broadcasters, say (8)","output":"### Answer: COMEDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Card\nAn envelope ('taking in') of MEDIA ('broadcasters, say') in CON ('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: Cricketer less streamlined after a couple of starters for lunch (3-7)","output":"### Answer: ALL-ROUNDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cricketer\nA charade of 'a' plus L L ('couple of starters for **L**unch') plus ROUNDER ('less streamlined')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 made great scores in game with cracking drive (10)","output":"### Answer: MONTEVERDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: He made great scores\nA charade of MONTE ('game') plus VERDI, an anagram ('cracking') of 'drive'. Two days in a row \u2013 a composer in a clue with a 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: A saying about limiting consump\u00adtion, fundamentally (2,6)","output":"### Answer: AT BOTTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: fundamentally\nAn envelope ('limiting') of TB (tuberculosis, 'consumption') in 'a' plus OTTOM, a reversal ('about') of MOTTO ('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: General staff ultimately administered business (6)","output":"### Answer: FRANCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: General\nA charade of F ('staf**F** ultimately') plus RAN ('administered') plus CO (company, '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: Drink \u2014 it's knocked back by family member breaking into song (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TIA MARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of TI, a reversal ('knocked back') of 'it' plus AMARIA, an envelope ('breaking into') of MA ('family member') in ARIA ('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: Decisive strike with daring German spirit (6)","output":"### Answer: KOBOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: German spirit\nA charade of KO (knock out, 'decisive strike') plus BOLD ('daring'), for a German goblin \u2013 and the derivation of cobalt; early attempts to smelt cobalt ores were unsuccessful, producing a noxious smoke from the contained arsenic, which was attributed to the work of a goblin."}
{"instruction":"You 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 flavoursome apple that's warmer (8,6)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRIC HEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: warmer\nA charade of ELECT ('pick') plus RICH ('flavoursome') plus EATER ('apple')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 soothing spoken by man in the corner in a holiday home (8,6)","output":"### Answer: BALMORAL CASTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday home\nA charade of BALM ('something soothing') plus ORAL ('spoken') plus CASTLE ('man on the corner' in chess, more often called a rook). Not just any 'holiday home' \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: Threw party, embracing new game (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nAn envelope ('embracing') of N ('new') in HAD BALL ('threw 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: Signs midday's about time when lunch is taken? (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signs\nAn envelope ('about') of T ('time') plus AT I (at one, 'when lunch is taken') in NOON ('midday')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contests securing figure London theatre parts (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPONENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: parts\nAn envelope ('securing') of ONE ('figure') plus NT (National Theatre, 'London theatre') in COMPS (abbreviation for competitions, 'contests')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 setter in trim condition picked up (6)","output":"### Answer: EILEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lady\nSounds like I LEAN ('setter in trim condition') for our own *grande dame*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ragamuffin staggering out of bounds (6)","output":"### Answer: URCHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ragamuffin\n[l]URCHIN[g] ('staggering') minus its outer letters ('out of bounds')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 diet, or danger, is this? (6,8)","output":"### Answer: EATING DISORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: this?\nAn anagram ('troubled') of 'diet or danger is', with an extended 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: An indication of assent over car's current age (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ANNO DOMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: current age\nA charade of 'an' plus NOD ('indication of assent') plus O ('over') plus MINI ('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: Bagging 500 in opening spell of bowling is excessive (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: excessive\nAn envelope ('bagging') of D (Roman numeral, '500') in OVER ONE ('opening spell of bowling')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Highlight from fight, including its location (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BRING OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Highlight\nAn envelope ('including') of RING ('its location') in BOUT ('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: Burning tar by lounge (6)","output":"### Answer: ABLAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burning\nA charade of AB (able-bodied seaman, 'tar') plus LAZE ('lounge')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's special feature (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Channel\nA charade of S ('special') plus TRAIT ('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: Music prone to blast in theatrical feature (10)","output":"### Answer: PROSCENIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: theatrical feature\nAn anagram ('to blast') of 'music prone'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Apostles' contribution to Scripture, primarily? (4)","output":"### Answer: ACTS \n ### Explanation: Apostles' contribution to Scripture, primarily? (4)\nThe 'primarily' 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: Performing, a singer \u2013 but one full of hot air? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: GAS TURBINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one \nAn anagram ('performing') of 'a singer 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: Gloomy poet retires (4)","output":"### Answer: DRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\nA reversal ('retires') of BARD ('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: Absorb costs: that includes unspecified amount, if you catch my drift (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TAKE THE HINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: if you catch my drift\nAn envelope ('that includes') of N ('unspecified amount') in TAKE THE HIT ('absorb costs')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thoroughbred who defected to the West? (7)","output":"### Answer: NUREYEV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thoroughbred\nDouble definition: the racehorse, and the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev after whom he was 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: Michigan city right to take in alien (7)","output":"### Answer: DETROIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Michigan city\nAn envelope ('to take in') of ET (extraterrestrial, 'alien') in DROIT ('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: Gave power to English knight, one that's exhausted (7)","output":"### Answer: ENABLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave power to\nA charade of E ('English') plus N ('knight', chess notation) plus A ('one') plus BLED ('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: Bobby, we're told, is a portraitist (7)","output":"### Answer: SARGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: portraitist\nSounds like ('we're told') SERGEANT ('bobby', policeman), for John Singer Sargent."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fast sportspeople, despite business attire (4,7)","output":"### Answer: PACE BOWLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're fast sportspeople\nA charade of PACE (generally pronounced pa-chay or thereabouts, 'despite') plus BOWLERS ('business 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: Lean on musical instrument, keeling over (4)","output":"### Answer: ABUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lean on\nA reversal ('keeling over') of TUBA ('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: 'Restrained'? Sadly, I mess about (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSTEMIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restrained\nAn anagram ('sadly') of 'I mess 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: 'Help!', bishop stifled howls (4)","output":"### Answer: SOBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: howls\nAn envelope ('stifled') of B ('bishop') in SOS ('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: Resting on a streak of foamy water is worrying (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LYING AWAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: worrying\nA charade of LYING ('resting') plus 'a' plus WAKE ('streak of foamy water'). \"\u2026 with a dismal headache, and repose is taboo'd by 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: Servant's sheet (4)","output":"### Answer: PAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servant\nDouble 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: Brown bread, unopened oven (4)","output":"### Answer: OAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: oven\nA subtraction: [t]OAST ('brown bread', 'brown' as verb or adjective) minus the first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Chad irons (perhaps) in leisure centres (7,5)","output":"### Answer: COUNTRY CLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: leisure centre\nTwo 'perhaps'es, two indications by example: COUNTRY ('perhaps Chad') plus CLUBS ('irons 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: Naturalised American \u2013 Vladimir, initially \u2013 harbouring troublesome book? (7)","output":"### Answer: NABOKOV \n ### Explanation: Naturalised American \u2013 Vladimir, initially \u2013 harbouring troublesome book? (7)\nAn envelope ('harbouring') of BOKO, an anagram ('troublesome') of 'book' in N A V ('**N**aturalised **A**merican **V**ladimir initially'), with a splendid &lit definition, with the 'book' being *Lolita*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disregarded some fun (not educational) (7)","output":"### Answer: UNNOTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disregarded\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'f**UN NOT ED**ucational'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 groups including four subordinate to American Navy Seals? (10)","output":"### Answer: CARNIVORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seals?\nAn envelope ('including') of A ('American') plus RN (Royal 'Navy' \u2013 $$not$$ American) plus IV (Roman numeral ('four') in CORES ('key groups'). 'Subordinate' gives the order of the particles in the down light, and the question mark gives the indication by 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: Proxy \u2013 but it set us up (10)","output":"### Answer: SUBSTITUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proxy\nAn anagram ('up') of 'but it set 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: Awareness Tom displayed in former sovereign state (7,5)","output":"### Answer: WESTERN SAMOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: former sovereign state\nAn anagram ('displayed') of 'awareness Tom'. Now, just Samoa, or, officially. the Independent State of Samoa."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Examples of teamwork when party line's neglected (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERPLAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Examples of teamwork\nAn anagram ('neglected' \u2013 one of Everyman's adventurous anagrinds) of 'party 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: Bachelor explored book about odd British component of Scotch egg (10)","output":"### Answer: BREADCRUMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: c\nA charade of B ('bachelor') plus READ ('explored book') plus C (*circa*, 'about') plus RUM ('odd') plus B ('British'). You would need more than one for a Scotch 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: Covered in hair, suffused with bad smell: steady on! (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DOWN BOY \n ### Explanation: Definition: steady on!\nAn envelope ('suffused with') of BO ('bad smell') in DOWNY ('covered in 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: Wickedness overcoming the French pastor, model lingered in bed (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SLEPT IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: lingered in bed\nAn envelope ('overcoming') of LE ('the French') plus P ('pastor' \u2013 yes, it's in Chambers') plus T (Ford 'model') in SIN ('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: Comfy spot Francis of Assisi hides (4)","output":"### Answer: SOFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comfy spot\nA hidden answer ('hides') in 'Franci**S OF A**ssisi'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, perhaps? Reportedly, Everyman will (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rum, perhaps\nSounds like ('reportedly') I'LL ('Everyman will'), with the Scottish island as 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: Bill joins in peaceful song (8)","output":"### Answer: SERENADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\nAN envelope ('joins in') of AD ('bill') in SERENE ('peaceful')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dances to an organ (5)","output":"### Answer: RENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: to an organ\nAn anagram ('dances') of 'learn'; 'to' is a little odd to indicate the adjectival 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: The number of people reached conceal how old they are (8)","output":"### Answer: COVERAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The number of people reached\nA charade of COVER ('conceal') plus AGE ('how old 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: Jack Sprat wouldn't gossip (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: CHEW THE FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack Sprat wouldn't\nDouble definition; if you are not familiar with the rhyme, 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: My fees are high; that's unfortunate (4,2)","output":"### Answer: DEAR ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's unfortunate\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up, let vicar out (8)","output":"### Answer: VERTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Standing up\nAn anagram ('out') of 'let 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: Heavenly body that rises with the sun? (7)","output":"### Answer: MERCURY \n ### Explanation: Heavenly body that rises with the sun? (7)\nCryptic definition, with MERCURY as a thermometer \u2013 also very nearly as a planet, since it is so near the sun that its rising is never far in time from the sun's (except perhaps at times near the poles, where one might just rise when the other 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: Lack of experience of top-class doctor in New York (7)","output":"### Answer: NAIVETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lack of experience\nAn envelope ('in') of A I (A 1, 'top class') plus VET ('doctor') in NY ('New York'). An alternative to naivet\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: Occupying platform, nationalist is to make no progress (8)","output":"### Answer: STAGNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to make no progress\nAn envelope ('occupying') of NAT ('nationalist') in STAGE ('platform')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 be bold enough to succeed famous scientist (6)","output":"### Answer: DARWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: famous scientist\nA charade of DAR[e] ('be bold enough') minus the last letter ('almost') plus WIN ('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: Cop it badly, after lie about fast connection (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FIBRE OPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast connection\nA charade of FIB ('lie') plus RE ('about') plus OPTIC, an anagram ('badly') of 'cop it'. I have not come across the answer as the noun that the clue seems to require, and as a adjective it is generally hyphenated; however, Wikipedia does redirect \"Fibre Optic\" to \"Optical 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: It signifies death of Dickens's little girl on the radio (5)","output":"### Answer: KNELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It signifies death\nSounds like ('on the radio') NELL ('Dickens's little girl', Nell Trent, in *The Old Curiosity 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: Contemplate change in friend (8)","output":"### Answer: MEDITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contemplate\nAn envelope ('in') of EDIT ('change', verb) in 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: Madly keen to receive love, a source of energy (8)","output":"### Answer: KEROSENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a source of energy\nAn envelope ('to receive') of EROS ('love') on KENE, an anagram ('madly') of '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: Produce army officer's short note (8)","output":"### Answer: GENERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produce\nA charade of GENERA[l] ('army officer') minus the last letter ('short') plus TE (or TI, 'note' of the sol-fa)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to be left on the other side of the Channel (6)","output":"### Answer: GAUCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awkward\nDouble 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: Join the army again? One is not in the front line (7)","output":"### Answer: RESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join the army again?\nDouble definition, the first as RE-SERVE."}
{"instruction":"You 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's name finally included in new airport (8)","output":"### Answer: PRETORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nAn envelope ('included in') of E ('nam**E** finally') in PRTORIA, an anagram ('new') of '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: Live as Liberal in college, always a sceptic (10)","output":"### Answer: UNBELIEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: sceptic\nAn envelope ('in') of BE ('live') plus L ('Liberal') in UNI (university, 'college') plus EVER ('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: Animal found in mountain area, roughly (6)","output":"### Answer: ALPACA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\nA charade of ALP ('mountain') plus A ('area') plus CA (*circa*, 'roughly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and weed, which you may have in the back yard (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ROCK GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: which you may have in the back yard\nA charade of ROCK ('music') plus GARDEN ('weed', 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: Readjust such files? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: READ-ONLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: such files?\nA charade of 'read' plus ONLY ('just'). Of course, you do not have permission to to do this, even if it is 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: Closely follow the scandal of the Three Blind Mice? (8)","output":"### Answer: TAILGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closely follow\nA whimsical reference to the tailless mice, and the 'scandal'ous suffix -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: Source of milk I'm beginning to exploit between lunch and dinner (7)","output":"### Answer: TEATIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: between lunch and dinner\nA charade of TEAT ('source of milk') plus 'I'm' plus E ('beginning to **E**xploit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bridge be called this complicated? (6)","output":"### Answer: TRICKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: complicated\nDefinition and whimsical 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: Resolve of detectives to enter river (6)","output":"### Answer: DECIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resolve\nAn envelope ('to enter') of CID ('detectives') in DEE ('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: Plumed hat not quite right in formal dance (8)","output":"### Answer: BALMORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plumed hat\nAn envelope ('in') of MORA[l] ('right') minus the last letter ('not quite') in BALL ('formal dance'). A Balmoral is a bonnet with a pompon, but I find it difficult to justify the description 'plumed' (although some historically related headgear sprouted plumes)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 husband blocking free entertainment (6)","output":"### Answer: THREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Risk\nAn envelope ('blocking') of H ('husband') in TREAT ('free 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: Left-wing dictator and dictator's bird tailed (6)","output":"### Answer: STALIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Left-wing dictator\nSounds something like ('dictator's') STARLIN[g] ('bird') minus the last letter ('tailed') \u2013 omitting the final g when pronouncing a word is 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: Birds and fish-eating mammals devouring rejected haul (8)","output":"### Answer: SEAGULLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Birds\nAn envelope ('devouring') of GUL, a reversal ('rejected') of LUG ('haul') in SEALS ('fish-eating 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: Last letter from America? (3)","output":"### Answer: ZEE \n ### Explanation: Last letter from America? (3)\nCryptic 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: Very little Brahms and Liszt? (6)","output":"### Answer: TIDDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very little\nDouble 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: Stone Age pottery, possibly first pieces found in county (8)","output":"### Answer: SAPPHIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone\nA envelope ('found in') of APP ('**A**ge **P**ottery **P**ossibly first pieces') in SHIRE ('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: One impressed by potential titles? (7)","output":"### Answer: ELITIST \n ### Explanation: One impressed by potential titles? (7)\nAn envelope ('impressed by') of I ('one') in ELTIST, an anagram ('potential') of 'titles', with an &lit 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: A presenter at home cutting unusually large borders (7)","output":"### Answer: ADJOINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: borders\nA charade of 'a' plus DJ ('presenter') plus OINS, an envelope ('cutting') of IN ('at home') in OS ('unusually 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: Express difficulty finding temporary solution (5,3)","output":"### Answer: QUICK FIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: temporary solution\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from mischievous child given tremendous backing (6)","output":"### Answer: BAFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzle\nA reversal ('backing') of ELF ('mischievous child') plus FAB ('tremendous')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 internet company returned (3)","output":"### Answer: PSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter\nA reversal ('returned') of ISP (Internet Service Provider, 'internet 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: Extra note is switched for two (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIDUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\nA charade of RE ('note' of the sol-fa) plus SI ('is switched') plus DUAL ('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: Unoccupied cottage on cliff in demand (6)","output":"### Answer: SCARCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in demand\nA charade of SCAR ('cliff') plus CE ('unoccupied **C**ottag**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: Only female parts concerned patroness of the arts (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: patroness of the arts\nAn envelope ('parts') of HEN ('only female' as hen party) in ATE ('concerned')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 chemist rotated screen, extracting middle substance (8)","output":"### Answer: DRUGGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: US chemist\nA charade of DRUG, a reversal ('rotated') of GU[a]RD ('screen' as in firescreen) minus the middle letter ('extracting middle') plus GIST ('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: Typically stand in line with key (4)","output":"### Answer: WAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Typically stand in line\nA charade of W ('with') plus AIT ('key', 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: Adventure story's thematic end televised out of sequence (4,3,3,10)","output":"### Answer: EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adventure story\nAn anagram ('our of sequence') of 'thematic end televised', for the novel written in German by Erich K\u00e4stner."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from Cook tackling England opener down under (6)","output":"### Answer: FRENZY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outburst\nAn envelope ('tackling') of E ('**E**ngland opener') plus NZ ('down under'; making a change from Oz) in FRY ('cook')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stuffiest bar on street (7)","output":"### Answer: CLOSEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stuffiest\nA charade of CLOSE ('bar') plus ST ('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: Hard up but bound to get paid? (8,3,4)","output":"### Answer: STRAPPED FOR CASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hard up\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accomplished Republican bribed guards (7,3)","output":"### Answer: BROUGHT OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accomplished\nAn envelope ('guards') of R ('Republican') in BOUGHT OFF ('bribed')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pot roughly round, roughly litre content (8)","output":"### Answer: CAULDRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pot\nA charade of CA (*circa*, 'roughly' the first) plus ULDRON, an envelope ('content') of L ('litre') in UDRON, an anagram ('roughly' the second) of '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: Award winner from bureau limited charges recently (8)","output":"### Answer: LAUREATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award winner\nAn envelope ('charges') of '[b]urea[u]' minus its outer letters ('limited') in LATE ('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: Oddly, stuff merges fast in floods (8)","output":"### Answer: SUFFUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: floods\nA charade of SUF ('oddly **S**t**U**f**F**') plus FUSES ('merges')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stars do it, dropping in (3)","output":"### Answer: SHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\nSH[in]E ('stars do it') minus IN ('dropping 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: Tramp pursuing former wife finally set off (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPLODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: set off\nA charade of EX ('former') plus PLOD ('tramp') plus E ('wif**E** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 starter replaced by second-rate soup (6)","output":"### Answer: BISQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: soup\nRISQU\u00c9 ('spicy') with its first letter ('starter') 'replaced by' B ('second-rate'), and the accent 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: Ship in the past taking king aboard (4)","output":"### Answer: ARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\nAn envelope ('taking \u2026 aboard') of R (*rex*, 'king') in AGO ('in 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: Misplace in record, like file not in use (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: like file not in use\nAn envelope ('in') of LOSE ('misplace') in CD ('record')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 more of text, namely by revolutionary movement (6)","output":"### Answer: SCROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expose more of text\nA charade of SC (*scilicet*, 'namely') plus ROLL ('revolutionary 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: Word processor using right IT to fill in answer? Not half (6)","output":"### Answer: WRITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Word processor\nAn envelope ('to fill in') of R ('right') plus 'IT' in '[ans]wer' minus the first three 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: Closing university email messed about time and time again (8)","output":"### Answer: ULTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closing\nA charade of U ('university') plus LTIMATE, an anagram of 'email' plus T T ('time and time 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: Unit of computer data left out of great deal (4)","output":"### Answer: WORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unit of computer data\nA subtraction: WOR[l]D ('a great deal') minus the L ('left 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: For analysis of data, it's twice cast out (10)","output":"### Answer: STATISTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: analysis of data\nAn anagram ('out') of ITS ITS ('it's twice') plus '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: Data organiser's unusually desperate about call for peace (11)","output":"### Answer: SPREADSHEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Data organiser\nAn envelope ('about') of SH ('call for peace' and quiet) in SPREADEET, an anagram ('unusually') of 'desperate'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revises software for king, surrounded by lots of paper (10)","output":"### Answer: REPROGRAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revises software\nAn envelope ('surrounded by') of PRO GR ('for king' if it is King George) in REAMS ('lots of 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: Begin to use file, for example, starting off prison escape nicely (4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Begin to use file, for example\nFirst letters ('starting') of '**O**ff **P**rison **E**scape **N**icely'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trap seabird within location for surfing (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: location for surfing\nAn envelope ('within') of TERN ('seabird') in I NET ('I 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: What Yahoo initially requires from typist? That's devious (6)","output":"### Answer: SHIFTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: devious\nSHIFT-Y (i.e. the upper-case letter) is 'what **Y**ahoo initially requires from typist'. Ingenious."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motivational factors \u2014 they may be hard to keep data on (6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Motivational factors\nDouble definition, the second a reference to hard 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: The writer's holding capital back for part of computer system (6)","output":"### Answer: MEMORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of computer system\nAn envelope ('holding') of EMOR, a reversal ('back') of ROME ('capital') in MY ('the 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: Started rising also inside base in revolt (6,2)","output":"### Answer: BOOTED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Started\nAn envelope ('inside') of OOT, a reversal ('rising' in a down light) of TOO ('also') in BED ('base') plus UP ('in revolt')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muffed sitter in computer game (6)","output":"### Answer: TETRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: computer game\nAn anagram ('muffed') of 'sitter'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 become intoxicated about leading edge in computers, like Macs (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOTTISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Macs\nAn envelope ('about') of C ('leading edge in **C**omputers') in SOTTISH ('liable to become 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: Favouring first quarter in mathematical arrangement of data (6)","output":"### Answer: FORMAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: arrangement of data\nA charade of FOR ('favouring') plus MAT ('first quarter of **MAT**hematical')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dog almost hurting pointer (6)","output":"### Answer: CURSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: pointer\nA charade of CUR ('agressive dog') plus SOR[e] ('hurting') minus the 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: Key in hotel changed without using electronics (2-4)","output":"### Answer: LO-TECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: without using electronics\nAn envelope ('in') of C (musical 'key') in LOTEH, an anagram ('changed') of '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: Rearrange text telling how to put up wallpaper? (3,3,5)","output":"### Answer: CUT AND PASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rearrange text\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 always supporting smart designer of software, say (8)","output":"### Answer: ENGINEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: designer of software, say\nA charade of ENG (English, 'language') plus IN ('smart') plus E'ER ('always'), with 'supporting' indicating the order of the last two particles in the down 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: Way to express feelings \u2014 distressed economist has more than one (8)","output":"### Answer: EMOTICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way to express feelings\nAn anagram ('distressed') of 'economi[s]t'. With the S, the anagram is or the plural EMOTICONS; hence 'has more than 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: Enclosed what's written, but not using word processor (6)","output":"### Answer: PENNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enclosed\nDouble definition \u2013 the long and the short 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: Small part of input for person given challenging task requiring password (6)","output":"### Answer: SENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: person given challenging task requiring password\nA charade of S ('small') plus ENTRY ('part of input'). The definition refers to a soldier who requires the correct password to allow someone to 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: Again change text in part of screed I type (2-4)","output":"### Answer: RE-EDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Again change text\nA hidden answer ('in part of') in 'sc**REED I T**ype'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, say, as a team, cutting out articles (6)","output":"### Answer: SYSTEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Network\n's[a]y [a]s [a] te[a]m' minus all four As ('cutting out 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: Classical maiden tripping over down with unknown speed (4,5)","output":"### Answer: WOOD NYMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical maiden\nA charade of WOODN, an anagram ('tripping') of O ('Over') plus 'down'; plus Y (mathematical 'unknown') plus MPH ('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: Broadcast overlooked film (4)","output":"### Answer: MIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\nSounds like ('broadcast') MISSED ('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: Rapid measuring system Zeno introduced, oddly abandoned (8)","output":"### Answer: METEORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rapid\nAn envelope ('introduced') of EO ('Z**E**n**O** \u2026 oddly abandoned') in METRIC ('measuring 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: Spooner's US agent stuns night-time prowler (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RED FOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: night-time prowler\nA Spoonerism of FED ('US agent') plus ROCKS ('stuns')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 within media company short of meat (6)","output":"### Answer: SKINNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: short of meat\nAn envelope ('within') of INN ('eatery') in SKY ('media 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: Expert wished good riddance? (8)","output":"### Answer: EXORCIST \n ### Explanation: Expert wished good riddance? (8)\nCryptic 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: Member behind review of spots to stay under canvas (6)","output":"### Answer: ENCAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: stay under canvas\nA charade of ENCA, a reversal ('review') of ACNE ('spots') plus MP ('Member' of 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: Latin graduate admitted to dodgy translation of prayer (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HAIL MARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: translation of \nAn envelope ('admitted to') of L ('Latin') plus MA ('graduate') in HAIRY ('dodgy'), the prayer being \"Ave Maria\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glittering range of surplus trousers (8)","output":"### Answer: LUSTROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glittering\nA hidden answer ('range'?) in 'sirp**LUS TROUS**ers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to receive back payment for strain (6)","output":"### Answer: MELODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: strain\nAn envelope ('to receive') of ELOD, a reversal ('back') of DOLE ('payment') in MY ('I'm surprised')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pooh, investing first of his old pennies, made a nicker (8)","output":"### Answer: WHINNIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made a nicker\nAn envelope ('investing') of H ('first of **H**is') in WINNIE (the 'Pooh') plus D ('old pennies')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 role as local ruler (6)","output":"### Answer: SATRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition:  local ruler\nA reversal ('revolutionary') of PART ('role') plus '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: Fraternise during swimming lessons (6)","output":"### Answer: MINGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fraternise\nA hidden answer ('during') in 'swim**MING LE**ssons'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 legal restrictions on container port (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BIND OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place legal restrictions on\nA charade of BIN ('container') plus DOVER ('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: Kid runs into club (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kid\nAn envelope ('into') of R ('runs') in BAT ('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: Wrangling with father, husband lost and went berserk (5,1,3)","output":"### Answer: THREW A FIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: went berserk\nAn anagram ('wrangling') of 'wit[h] father' minus an H ('husband 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: Demolition site where we play gets reported (5)","output":"### Answer: WRECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demolition\nSounds like ('gets reported') REC ('site where we 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: Stone chucked by a canoeist hit islands in the Pacific (7)","output":"### Answer: OCEANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: islands in the Pacific\nAn anagram ('hit') of 'a canoei[st]' minus ST ('stone chucked')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leading lady departs in state (5)","output":"### Answer: NERDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obsessive\nAn envelope ('in') of ER ('leading lady' \u2013 the Queen) plus D ('departs') in NY ('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: Anguished king's US subject accepting award (7)","output":"### Answer: MACBETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anguished king\nAn envelope ('accepting') of CBE (Commander of the British Empire, 'award') in MATH ('US subject', rendered as maths 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: Drone blocked by extension on current instrument (9)","output":"### Answer: HARMONIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nAn envelope ('blocked by') of ARM ('extension') plus 'on' plus I ('current') in HUM ('drone')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bit of poetry mother's penning (7)","output":"### Answer: MODICUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little bit\nAn envelope ('penning') of ODIC ('of poetry') in MUM ('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: Subsidised do with no press involved (9)","output":"### Answer: SPONSORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Subsidised\nAn anagram ('involved') of 'do' plus 'no 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: Smuttier note increasingly snooty beginner dropped (9)","output":"### Answer: NAUGHTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smuttier\nA charade of N ('note') plus [h]AUGHTIER ('increasingly snooty') minus the first letter ('beginner 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: Leading setter's charges immediately reduced (9)","output":"### Answer: PROMINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leading\nAn envelope ('charges') of MINE ('setter's') in PRONT[o] ('immediately') minus the 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: Infant clothing at hand after sunset? (7)","output":"### Answer: TONIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: after sunset\nAn envelope ('clothing') of NIGH ('at hand') in TOT ('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: Team attending pub strip in window (7)","output":"### Answer: SIDEBAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: strip in window\nA charade of SIDE ('team') plus 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: Tenancies cancelled, excuses being made (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LETS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: excuses\nA definition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weight plummeting in pig's fibrous tissue (5)","output":"### Answer: SINEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: fibrous tissue\nSWINE ('pig') with the W moved to the end ('weight plummeting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 50% of travellers in distress (5)","output":"### Answer: AVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn away\nAn anagram ('in distress') of TRAVE ('50% of **TRAVE**llers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, actors and soldiers getting behind students' flipping paper (6,5)","output":"### Answer: CASTOR SUGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's sweet\nA charade of CAST ('actors') plus OR ('soldiers') plus SU ('students' union?) plus GAR, a reversal ('flipping') of RAG ('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: Worry, tense, wanting money (7)","output":"### Answer: TROUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worry\nA charade of T ('tense') plus ('wanting') ROUBLE ('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: Hour in cutter assembled in Dutch city (7)","output":"### Answer: UTRECHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch city\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('hour') in UTRECT, an anagram ('assembled') of 'cutter'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, huge, in northwest Europe, primarily? (5)","output":"### Answer: RHINE \n ### Explanation: River, huge, in northwest Europe, primarily? (5)\nThe 'primarily' clue, &lit as per."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enclosure and most of container to get food for sale (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CASH CROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: food for sale\nA reversal ('returned') of PORCH ('enclosure') plus SAC[k] ('container') minus its last letter ('most 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: Character in A Winter's Tale perhaps too farcical (10)","output":"### Answer: APOSTROPHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character in A Winter's Tale\nHastily pretending that I was not hunting out my copy of Shakespeare, an anagram ('farcical') of 'perhaps too'. It's between the R and the 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: Listen to me: wasps sting, taking a segment (4)","output":"### Answer: PSST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Listen to me\nA hidden answer ('taking a segment') in 'was**PS ST**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: Above using some coupons (4)","output":"### Answer: UPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Above\nA hidden answer ('using some') in 'co**UPON**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: Where US troops are in uniform \u2026 in Georgia \u2026 Montana, possibly? (10)","output":"### Answer: GUANTANAMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where US troops are\nAn envelope ('in', the second one; the first is just linkage) of U ('uniform') in GA ('Georgia') plus NTANAMO, an anagram ('possibly') 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: Warning: wine before beer starts off rumbly tummy (3,5)","output":"### Answer: RED ALERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\nA charade of RED ('wine') plus ALE ('beer') plus R T ('starts off **R**unbly **T**ummy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, quiet overcomes Everyman, who shuns wider society? (5)","output":"### Answer: AMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: who shuns wider society?\nAn envelope ('overcomes') of I ('Everyman') in AM ('in the morning') plus SH ('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: Contract killing involving artist that's twisted: it's essential to hearing (7)","output":"### Answer: EARDRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's essential to hearing\nReversal ('that's twisted') of MURDRAE, an envelope ('involving') of RA ('artist') in MURDE[r] ('killing') minus the last letter ('contract' i.e. the instruction \"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: European proposal's a sensation (7)","output":"### Answer: EMOTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sensation\nA charade of E ('European') plus MOTION ('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: Taking to pieces lax messy ad-libs (11)","output":"### Answer: DISASSEMBLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taking to pieces\nAn anagram ('lax') of 'messy ad-libs',"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sausage, unfinished slice and port, imbibing last of fizz (7)","output":"### Answer: CHORIZO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sausage\nAn envelope ('imbibing') of Z ('last of fiz**Z**') in CHO[p] ('slice') minus its last letter ('unfinished') plus RIO ('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: Queen's given these topics (8)","output":"### Answer: SUBJECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen's given these\nDouble 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: Promised a poem read aloud (4)","output":"### Answer: OWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promised\nSounds like ('read aloud') ODE ('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: Very good: America supported by largely bogus instrument (10)","output":"### Answer: SOUSAPHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nA charade of SO ('very good') plus USA ('America') plus PHONE[y] (sometimes spelled without the E, 'bogus') minus the 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: Measure of belly's wrong, right? (5)","output":"### Answer: GIRTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Measure of belly\nAn anagram ('wrong') of '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: Criminal convictions concerning trousers (7)","output":"### Answer: RECORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal convictions\nA charade of RE ('concerning') plus CORDS ('trousers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cake, water and starters of raw rissoles offered by the French, rising to get feisty (5,1,7)","output":"### Answer: START A QUARREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: get feisty\nA charade of S ('small') plus TART ('cake') plus AQUA ('water') plus R R ('starters of **R**aw **R**issoles') plus EL, a reversal ('rising', in a down light) of LE ('the 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: Got in hot pants, resolved to be ruthless (4,2,7)","output":"### Answer: STOP AT NOTHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be ruthless\nAn anagram ('resolved') of 'got in hot 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: Director represented Maud and Oscar in fictionalised events (10)","output":"### Answer: DOCUDRAMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: fictionalised events\nA charade of D ('director') plus OCUDRAMAS, an anagram ('represented') of 'Maud' plus 'Oscar'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 guy with a grooming item that's cool and underground? (8)","output":"### Answer: CATACOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's cool and underground?\nA charade of CAT ('cool guy') plus 'a' plus COMB ('grooming 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: Chose from menu that's laid out neatly (7)","output":"### Answer: ORDERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chose from menu\nDouble 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: German supplanting Britain in talent for nimbleness (7)","output":"### Answer: AGILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: nimbleness\nA[b]ILITY ('talent') with the B replaced by G ('German supplanting 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: Reportedly praises sporting venue (5)","output":"### Answer: LORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sporting venue\nSounds like ('reportedly') LAUDS ('praises'), for the cricket 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: Simple lake (4)","output":"### Answer: MERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple\nDouble 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: Entertainment venue close to bath full of chlorine (9)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTCLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertainment venue\nAn envelope ('full of') of CL (chemical symbol, 'chlorine') in NIGH ('close') plus TUB ('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: Milk? Fail to provide enough, nicking quarter of pint (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Milk?\nSKIM[p] ('fail to provide enough') minus ('nicking') the P ('quarter of **P**int')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Convenient to adopt unsuitable name for fibre (8)","output":"### Answer: FILAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fibre\nAn envelope ('to adopt') of LAME ('unsuitable') plus N ('name') in FIT ('convenient')."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 about lake on fire (6)","output":"### Answer: AFLAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: on fire\nAn envelope ('about') of L ('lake') in 'a' plus FAME ('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: Fan chasing diminished top seed (6)","output":"### Answer: PEANUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: seed\nA charade of PEA[k] ('top') minus the last letter ('diminished') plus NUT ('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: Crawler identifying former president's wife (8)","output":"### Answer: LADYBIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crawler\nDouble definition, the second being the nickname of Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, the wife of the 36th. President of the USA, Lyndon B 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: In general, lecturers rejected underground room (6)","output":"### Answer: CELLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: underground room\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('rejected') answer in 'gene**RAL LEC**turers'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Involuntary response when calling to do with sound of speech (8)","output":"### Answer: PHONETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: to do with sound of speech\nA charade of PHONE ('calling') plus TIC ('involuntary 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: Special constable carrying radio, pulled out every so often? (8)","output":"### Answer: SPORADIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: every so often?\nAn envelope ('carrying') of ORADI, an anagram ('pulled out') of 'radio' in S ('special') plus PC ('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: Fool in show of enjoyment backed rebellion (6)","output":"### Answer: MUTINY \n ### Explanation: Definition: rebellion\nThe reversal ('backed') of an envelope ('in') of NIT ('fool') in YUM ('show of enjoyment' \u2013 'show' seems a little 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: Positive articles regarding all the gods (8)","output":"### Answer: PANTHEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: all the gods\nA charade of P ('positive') plus AN and THE ('articles') plus ON ('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: Spiritual range, undergoing change of direction? Rubbish (6)","output":"### Answer: SEWAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubbish\nNEW AGE ('spiritual range') with the N replaced by S ('undergoing change of 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: Male breaking in to knock off old cape (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cape\nAn envelope ('breaking in') of M ('male') in DO IN (colloquially, kill 'knock off') plus O ('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: Escapes including receipts? They shouldn't really be seen (3-5)","output":"### Answer: OUT-TAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They shouldn't really be seen\nAn envelope (including') of TAKE ('receipts') in OUTS ('escapes')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 component of repeated penalty? (4)","output":"### Answer: TYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\nAn indirect hidden answer ('component of') in 'penal**TY**' '**PE**nalty' ('repeated 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: Dodgily roped in to swallow hot new painkiller (9)","output":"### Answer: ENDORPHIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: painkiller\nA charade of ENDORPHI, an envelope ('to swallow') of H ('hot') in ENDORPI, an anagram ('dodgily') of 'roped in'; plus 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: Chart-topper set cut unmusical sound (5)","output":"### Answer: NOISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unmusical sound\nA charade of NO I (i.e. No. 1, 'chart-topper') plus 'se[t]' minus the 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: Large waves swamping tips of pontoon anchor (7)","output":"### Answer: GRAPNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: anchor\nAn envelope ('swamping') of PN ('tips of **P**ontoo**N**') in GRAEL, an anagram ('waves') of '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: Handle subject of diplomatic negotiations but not completely (5)","output":"### Answer: TREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle\nTREAT[y] ('subject of diplomatic negotiations') minus the last letter ('but 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: Give away rental properties before impertinent speech (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LET SLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give away\nA charade of LETS ('rental properties') plus LIP ('impertinent 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: Get on with climbing fell \u2014 location of high-level discussion? (9)","output":"### Answer: BOARDROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: location of high-level discussion?\nA charade of BOARD ('get on') plus ROOM, a reversal ('climbing' in a down light) MOOR ('fell')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 accepting half of UK invested in pound? That can be sorted out (7)","output":"### Answer: SOLUBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That can be sorted out\nA double envelope ('accepting' and 'invested in')) of U ('half of **U**K') in LB ('pound' avoirdupois) in SOLE ('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: I'm the writer with a writer's complaint, say, working in complete absorption (9)","output":"### Answer: IMMERSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: complete absorption\nA charade of 'I'm' plus ME ('the writer') plus RSI (repetitive strain injury, 'a writer's complaint') plus ON ('working')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 figures in garden, with first couple moving back as a penance (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPIATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a penance\nA charade of EX ('former') plus PIATORY, which is TOPIARY ('figures in garden') with TO ('the first couple') shifted ('moving 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: Timber European found below crest (9)","output":"### Answer: RIDGEPOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Timber\nA charade of RIDGE ('crest') plus POLE ('European'), with 'found below' indicating the order of the particles in the down 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: Despicable rise in attention about national costume (7)","output":"### Answer: RATLIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Despicable\nA reversal ('rise' in a down light) of an envelope ('about') of KILT ('national costume') in EAR ('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: Line about number turning up close to fantastic US city (7)","output":"### Answer: CONCORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\nAn envelope ('about') of ON, a reversal ('turning up') of NO ('number') plus C (the one in the middle, 'close to fantasti**C**') in CORD ('line'), for the state capital of New Hampshire."}
{"instruction":"You 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 evidence of bovine activity in most of the canal trail (7)","output":"### Answer: TOWPATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: canal trail\nAn envelope ('in') of [c]OWPAT ('evidence of bovine activity') minus the first letter ('head off') in 'th[e]' minus the last letter ('most 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: Independent blocking another newspaper displaying instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: SITAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nAn envelope ('blocking') of I ('Independent') in STAR ('another 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: Ecological style of writing about to be promoted (5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ecological\nGENRE ('style of writing') with RE ('about') moved nearer the start ('to be 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: Reasonably OK, as a slow car may be? (8)","output":"### Answer: PASSABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reasonably OK\nDefinition and literal interpretation (or double definition 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: Judge hopes to reform this man (6)","output":"### Answer: JOSEPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: this man\nAn anagram ('to reform') of J ('judge') plus 'hopes' (or exclude the J to make a vanilla 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: Disinfectant is no help in fever (6)","output":"### Answer: PHENOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disinfectant\nAn anagram ('in fever') of 'no 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: Leave freezing block entire? That would make no difference (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: CUT NO ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: That would make no difference\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 driver's speed on the ground, flat out (9)","output":"### Answer: PROSTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the ground, flat out\nA charade of PROST (Alain Marie Pascal, French former 'racing driver') plus RATE ('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: Thick stone removed (5)","output":"### Answer: STOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thick\nA charade of ST ('stone') plus OUT ('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: Almost in the lead for a brief moment (6)","output":"### Answer: SECOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Almost in the lead\nDouble 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: Goes, some say, for wily scheme (6)","output":"### Answer: WHEEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wily scheme\nSounds like ('some say') WEES ('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: Supporting band's skill in German (6)","output":"### Answer: GARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporting band\nAn envelope ('in') of ART ('skill') in GER ('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: Edge into church at a war zone (6)","output":"### Answer: CRIMEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: war zone\nAn envelope ('into') of RIM ('edge') in CE ('Church' of England) 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: Disney and an unknown dance as a couple (5)","output":"### Answer: WALTZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance as a couple\nA charade of WALT ('Disney') plus Z ('an 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: Dead Roman transformed: Greek hero to her rescue (9)","output":"### Answer: ANDROMEDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek hero to her rescue\nAn anagram ('transformed') of 'dead Roman'; Perseus was the hero who saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for the stars? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: MILKY WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\nDouble 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: Full agreement boy must go to college (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Full agreement\nA charade of UNI ('college') plus 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: Matters awaiting attention at home: sounding characteristic (2-4)","output":"### Answer: IN-TRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matters awaiting attention\nA charade of IN ('at home') plus TRAY, 'sounding' like TRAIT ('characteristic'; I would pronounce the final T, but there are them as 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: You are told to enter design for puppet (8)","output":"### Answer: CREATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: puppet\nAn envelope ('to enter') of U R, sounding like ('told') 'you are' in CREATE ('design', 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: Like hard wood (3)","output":"### Answer: ASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: wood\nA charade of AS ('like') plus H ('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: Swallows singular fluids (5)","output":"### Answer: SINKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swallows\nA charade of S ('singular') plus INKS ('fluids')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One exerting a lot of pull in the church (4-6)","output":"### Answer: BELL-RINGER \n ### Explanation: One exerting a lot of pull in the church (4-6)\nCryptic 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 almost left, Charlie enters to stir things up (6)","output":"### Answer: EXCITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stir things up\nAn envelope ('enters') of C ('Charlie') in EXITE[d] ('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: Old invader that's employed in sacking (4)","output":"### Answer: JUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old invader\nDouble 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: Expedient appreciated by bored pupils? (5-4)","output":"### Answer: SHORT-TERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expedient\nDefinition (as an adjective) and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Visualise limousine with daughter, perhaps the Queen of Hearts (7,4)","output":"### Answer: PICTURE CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: perhaps the Queen of Hearts\nA charade of PICTURE ('visualise') plus CAR ('limousine') plus 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: Giving notice eating irons must be replaced (11)","output":"### Answer: RESIGNATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Giving notice\nAn anagram ('must be replaced') of 'eating irons'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alcoholic drink cures heart failure (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARTREUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alcoholic drink\nAn anagram ('failure') of 'cures 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: Custodian who does conscientious work? (9)","output":"### Answer: CARETAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Custodian\nCARE TAKER"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dishes may be here to wash, we hear (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN SYNC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matching\nSounds like ('we hear') IN SINK ('dishes may be here to wash')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is horribly damp (5)","output":"### Answer: MOIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: damp\nAn anagram ('horribly') of 'Tom 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: Influence of rock? (4)","output":"### Answer: SWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Influence\nDouble 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: How to start old aeroplane: rotate propeller (3)","output":"### Answer: OAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: propeller\nFirst letters ('how to start') of '**O**ld **A**eroplane **R**otate'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Keener criminal further up the scale (7)","output":"### Answer: SHARPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keener\nTriple 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: Flower in front of garden recalled fairy rings (7)","output":"### Answer: KINGCUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flower\nAn envelope ('rings') of 'in' plus G ('front of **G**arden') in KCUP, a reversal ('recalled') of PUCK ('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: Suffer side-effects from touching performance (5)","output":"### Answer: REACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suffer side-effects\nA charade of RE ('touching' \u2013 concerning, in the matter of) plus ACT ('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: Get together and manage to admit nothing to judge (2-7)","output":"### Answer: CO-OPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get together\nA charade of COOPE, an envelope ('to admit') of O ('nothing') in COPE ('manage'); plus RATE ('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: Come round with boring requests for regional holidays (5,5)","output":"### Answer: WAKES WEEKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: regional holidays\nA charade of WAKE ('come round') plus SWEEKS, an envelope ('boring') of W ('with') in SEEKS ('requests'); for the definition, 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: Those beginning to scheme against reigning monarch (4)","output":"### Answer: TSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: monarch\nFirst letters ('those beginning') of '**T**o **S**cheme **A**gainst **R**eigning'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Queens' vital matches (11)","output":"### Answer: EQUIVALENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: matches\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'queens 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: Essex town providing staff for plane, maybe (11)","output":"### Answer: MANNINGTREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Essex town\nA charade of MANNING ('providing staff') plus TREE ('plane, 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: Test confidence without restraining me (4)","output":"### Answer: ORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Test\n[m]ORAL[e] ('confidence') minus ME ('without restraining me' \u2013 'restraining' to indicate that the M and E are outer 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: Taxonomist in mid-life gets posher housing (10)","output":"### Answer: CLASSIFIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taxonomist\nAn envelope ('gets \u2026 housing') of IF ('mid-l**IF**e') in CLASSIER ('posher')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Limpet and rocks firmly fixed (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPLANTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: firmly fixed\nAn anagram ('rocks') of 'limpet 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: Return of one pound two shillings for ecstasy (5)","output":"### Answer: BLISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ecstasy\nA charade of BLI, a reversal ('return of') of I LB ('one pound') plus S S ('two shillings')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 value is recurrent problem, with board game involved (7)","output":"### Answer: MODULUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolute value\nA reversal ('recurrent') of an envelope ('with \u2026 involved') of LUDO ('board game') in SUM ('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: Eg Romeo dismissing Juliet's second film sequence (7)","output":"### Answer: MONTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: film sequence\nMONTAG[u]E ('e.g. Romeo') minus the U (dismissing J**U**liet's 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: Clutch them when all looks lost, but avoid the short one! (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clutch them when all looks lost\nDouble not-quite definition, but references to sayings about straws."}
{"instruction":"You 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 question, enclosing note with answer (6)","output":"### Answer: ALASKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nA charade of ALASK, an envelope of LA ('note' of the sol-fa) in ASK ('question'); plus A ('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: Confectioner's pastries ruined diet, essentially (10)","output":"### Answer: PATISSERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confectioner\nA charade of PATISSER, an anagram ('ruined') of 'pastries' plus IE ('d**IE**t essentially')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cardinal in Roman Catholic church (5)","output":"### Answer: RECCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Investigate\nAn envelope (in') of E ('cardinal' \u2013 all I can think of is the hex number corresponding to decimal 14) in RC ('Roman Catholic') plus CE ('church' \u2013 not RC)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batsman's innings ended \u2014 accidentally fell (5,4)","output":"### Answer: KNOCK OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: accidentally fell\nA charade of KNOCK ('batsman's innings') plus OVER ('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: Be obliged to work with hands when caught (4)","output":"### Answer: NEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be obliged\nSounds like ('when caught') KNEAD ('work with 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: Ditties of French boys after one quits series (8)","output":"### Answer: CHANSONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ditties of French\nA charade of CHA[i]N ('series') minus the I ('one quits') plus SONS ('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: Cuts ripe bananas for dessert topping (3,5)","output":"### Answer: PIE CRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: dessert topping\nAn anagram ('bananas') of 'cuts 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: Bubblier fans running for top prize (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BLUE RIBBON \n ### Explanation: Definition: top prize\nA charade of BLUERIBB, an anagram ('fans') of 'bubblier'; plus ON ('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: Bogeyman in book heading off to trap tardy deer, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: UNGULATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: deer, perhaps\nAn envelope ('to trap') of LATE ('tardy') in [f]UNGUS ('Bogeyman in book' \u2013 is a children's book by Raymond Briggs) minus the first 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: Euro MP worried about current mass market (8)","output":"### Answer: EMPORIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: market\nA charade of EMPORIU, an envelope ('about') of I ('current') in EMPORU, an anagram ('worried') of 'Euro MP'; plus M ('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: Yet to participate in test without cover (8)","output":"### Answer: UNCAPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yet to participate in test\nDouble 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: Mineral found in first two of six limestone caves (6)","output":"### Answer: SILICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mineral\n'First two' letters of each word of '**SI**x **LI**mestone **CA**ves'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oblique tip of elaborate stick for game (6)","output":"### Answer: CROSSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stick for game\nA charade of CROSS ('oblique') plus E ('tip of **E**laborate' or the other tip if you prefer), the 'game', naturally, being lacrosse."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clearing large borders, exposed umbelliferous plant (5)","output":"### Answer: SEDUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nA hidden answer in 'expo**SED UM**belliferous', the 'large borders' being 'expo' and 'belliferous'. The plant, of course, is not umbelliferous."}
{"instruction":"You 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 search each large building (4)","output":"### Answer: HALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: large building\nA charade of H ('ultimately searc**H**') plus ALL ('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: Asian swallow flying west across India gradually disappears (9)","output":"### Answer: TAIWANESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian\nAn envelope ('across') of I ('India') plus WANES ('gradually disappears') in TAE, a reversal ('flying west' in an across light) of EAT ('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: OO12 (5)","output":"### Answer: RINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\nA charade of RING ('O') plus '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: Gales etc back towards the front \u2014 wind! (7)","output":"### Answer: WREATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wind\nWEATHER ('gales etc') with the final letter moved up ('back towards 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: Stranger at back of band? (7)","output":"### Answer: DRUMMER \n ### Explanation: Stranger at back of band? (7)\nA charade of D ('back of ban**D**') plus RUMMER (more strange, 'stranger'), with an attempt at an &lit definition, although 'stranger' hardly applies."}
{"instruction":"You 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 12 (4)","output":"### Answer: RICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absurd\nDouble definition, with Buddy RICH, the jazz drummer."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tunisian built on second peninsular peak (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MOUNT SINAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: peninsular peak\nA charade of MO ('second') plus UNTSINAI, an anagram ('built') of 'Tunisian'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 entertains retired minister in restaurant (7)","output":"### Answer: CARVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: restaurant\nAn envelope ('entertains') of VER, a reversal ('retired') of REV ('minister') in CARY ('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: 12's possible reason for high amount of power? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: CHARLIE WATTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\nA charade of CHARLIE (cocaine, 'possible reason for high') plus WATTS (physical units, 'amount 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: Fair, fair love in the Lord (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PRETTY GOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fair\nA charade of PRETTY ('fair') plus GOOD, an envelope ('in') of O ('love') in GOD ('the 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: First spent, extra cash for duty (4)","output":"### Answer: ONUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: duty\n[b]ONUS ('extra cash') minus the first letter ('first 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: TV connector, zero switches, piece behind back of clock (7)","output":"### Answer: LINKMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV connector\nA charade of LIN, a reversal ('switches') of NIL ('zero') plus K ('back of clock') plus MAN (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: Opponent originally chasing tie in lead \u2014 which has no real effect (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: which has no real effect\nA charade of PLACEB, an envelope ('in') of LACE ('tie') in PB (chemical symbol, 'lead'); plus O ('**O**pponent originally'), with 'chasing' indicating the order of the 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: Mixture of hot and cold on a chip (5)","output":"### Answer: NACHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: chip\nAn anagram ('mixture') of H ('hot') plus C ('cold') plus '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: I create works including very specialised stuff (9)","output":"### Answer: ESOTERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: specialised stuff\nAn envelope ('including') of SO ('very') in ETERICA, an anagram ('works') of 'I create'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 3 replaced? No replacement! (7,8)","output":"### Answer: STEWART COPELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\nAn anagram ('replacement') of WATTS ('3', answer to 3D) plus 'replaced 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: Because round leg not quite right, one's attached to arm (8)","output":"### Answer: SILENCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's attached to arm\nA charade of SILENCE, an envelope ('round') of 'le[g]' minus its last letter ('not quite') in SINCE ('because'); plus R ('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: First of contenders, or enemy beaten \u2014 formality (8)","output":"### Answer: CEREMONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: formality\nAn anagram ('beaten') of C ('first of **C**ontenders') plus 'or 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: Band ultimately entering part of joint? (6)","output":"### Answer: TENDON \n ### Explanation: Band ultimately entering part of joint? (6)\nAn envelope ('entering') of D ('ban**D** ultimately') in TENON (and mortise,'part of joint'), with an &lit 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: Initially tight on artist, match kit (9)","output":"### Answer: TROUSSEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: match kit\nA charade of T ('initially **T**ight') plus ROUSSEAU (Henri, Douanier \u2013 or others \u2013 'artist'), with a slightly cryptic 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: Diminutive figure briefly working, bit of an old timer (6)","output":"### Answer: GNOMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit of an old timer\nA charade of GNOM[e] ('diminutive figure') minus its last letter ('briefly') plus ON ('working'), with a cryptic definition, for the finger that casts a shadow in a sundial."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Partners after the Guardian's money entering loan, if poorly represented in time? (4-11)","output":"### Answer: FOUR-DIMENSIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: represented in time?\nAn envelope ('entering') of OUR ('the Guardian's') plus DIME ('money') plus NS ('bridge 'partners') in FIONAL, an anagram ('poorly') of 'loan if'. After some hesitation, I plumped for including 'represented' 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: Picture finally framed by buddies on display behind 12 (5,4)","output":"### Answer: KEITH MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\nAn envelope ('framed by') of E ('pictur**E** finally') in KITH (and kin, 'buddies') plus MOON ('display behind'), for the drummer of 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: Children's author in study penning playful affair on troublemakers, primarily (8)","output":"### Answer: CROMPTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Children's author\nAn envelope ('penning') of ROMP ('playful affair') plus T ('**T**roublemakers primarily') in CON ('study'), for Richmal CROMPTON, author best known for the 'Just William' 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: Rule about 21 underwear (8)","output":"### Answer: LINGERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: underwear\nAn envelope ('about') of GERI (Halliwell, GINGER ('21') Spice) in LINE ('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: Palace guard Newcastle United centre half after eight unbelievable headers (6)","output":"### Answer: EUNUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Palace guard\nFirst letters of **'E**ight **U**nbelievable') and '**N**ewcastle **U**nited **C**entre **H**alf'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, one cooking something spicy? (6,5)","output":"### Answer: GINGER BAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 12\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sausage \u2014 small amount \u2014 more's consumed \u2014 entirety knocked back (10)","output":"### Answer: MORTADELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sausage\nA charade of MORTADE, an envelope ('consumed') of TAD ('small amount') in 'more'; plus LLA, a reversal ('knocked back') of ALL ('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: Put a little design on one cake's exterior? (4)","output":"### Answer: ICED \n ### Explanation: Put a little design on one cake's exterior? (4)\nA charade of I ('one') plus CE ('**C**ak**E**'s exterior') plus D ('a little **D**esign') with an &lit 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: Respected Costa Ricans abandoning island for resort (10)","output":"### Answer: SACROSANCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Respected\nAn anagram ('for resort') of 'Costa R[i]cans' minus the I ('abandoning 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: In retirement, dined on fine cheese (4)","output":"### Answer: FETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\nA charade of F ('fine') plus ('on' to give the order of the particles) ETA, a reversal ('in retirement') of 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: Dessert platter, ripe piece of fruit prepared (5,7)","output":"### Answer: APPLE FRITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dessert\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'platter ripe' plus F ('piece of **F**ruit')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indulgences lapsed Catholic applies? (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indulgences\nA charade of EX ('lapsed') plus C ('Catholic') plus USES ('applies')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scampered round pale Dutch national (7)","output":"### Answer: RWANDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: national\nAn envelope ('round') of WAN ('pale') plus D ('Dutch') in RAN ('scampered')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dictionaries' inclusion of 'LOLsome'? (7)","output":"### Answer: COMEDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'LOLsome'?\nA hidden answer ('inclusion') in 'wel**COME DIC**tionaries'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in rule after year's end (7)","output":"### Answer: DECLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lapse\nA charade of DEC (December, 'year's end') plus LINE ('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 France, having tucked into bean tart, you'll get something to drink (4,2,6)","output":"### Answer: PINT OF BITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: something to drink\nAn envelope ('having tucked into') of F ('France') in PINTO ('bean') plus BITTER ('tart'; the tastes are sometimes distinguished). 'In' is along for the 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: Knowing what's between heel and toes (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knowing\nDouble 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: Practical information announced, underwear in piles (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BRASS TACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Practical information\nIf pronounced carelessly, sounds like ('announced') BRA STACKS ('underwear in 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: Infielder regularly gets a flower (4)","output":"### Answer: NILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a flower\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'i**N**f**I**e**L**d**E**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: Losing train of thought visiting Australian bronzed fella (2,1,7)","output":"### Answer: AT A TANGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Losing train of thought\nA charade of AT ('visiting') plus A ('Australian') plus TAN ('bronzed') plus GENT ('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: Semi-solid extract? (4)","output":"### Answer: MASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Semi-solid\nDouble definition. *The official answer is MISO, as a hidden answer ('extract') in 'se***MI-SO***lid', with an &lit definition. Since I still think my original version is an acceptable \u2013 if inferior \u2013 answer to the clue, I will leave it at 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: Meet people (4)","output":"### Answer: RACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meet\nDouble definition, the first being 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: Rather than pose, Pa stood awkwardly (2,7,2)","output":"### Answer: AS OPPOSED TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rather than\nAn anagram ('awkwardly') of 'pose Pa 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: Gives power to Lebanese, endlessly in revolution (7)","output":"### Answer: ENABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gives power to\nAn anagram ('in revolution') of 'Lebanes[e]' minus the 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: Fallen angel's striking if cruel (7)","output":"### Answer: LUCIFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fallen angel'\nAn anagram ('striking') of 'if 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: Singer's credit test declined (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CRESTED TIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\nAn anagram ('declined') of 'credit 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: I look just like someone: Quasimodo, famously (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DEAD RINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I look just like someone\nDefinition and literal interpretation, with reference to Victor Hugo's *The Hunchback of Notre Dame."}
{"instruction":"You 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 contains awe in congregation (5,6)","output":"### Answer: ISAAC NEWTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Physicist\nAn anagram ('in congregation') of 'contains awe'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 heading to Egypt, a piece of headgear covered in blotchy marking (3,7)","output":"### Answer: SEA CAPTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mariner\nAn envelope ('covered in') of E ('heading to **E**gypt') plus 'a' plus CAP ('piece of headgear') in STAIN ('blotchy marking')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Interdenominational material welcoming trendy (essentially smug) church offered up (10)","output":"### Answer: ECUMENICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Interdenominational\nA reversal ('offered up' in a down light) of LACINE, an envelope ('welcoming') of IN ('trendy') in LACE ('material'); plus MU ('essentially s**MU**g') plus CE ('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: '70s film Taxi Driver abrasive, ultimately capturing a time (7)","output":"### Answer: CABARET \n ### Explanation: Definition: '70s film\nA charade of CABARE, an envelope ('capturing') of 'a' in CAB ('taxi') plus RE ('drive**R** abrasiv**E**' ultimately); plus T ('time'). The surface encapsulates a quite different 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: Spooner's chosen a time for collection of information (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DATA SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: collection of information\nStretching the definition of a Spoonerism: SET A DATE ('chosen 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: Here you see outsized competitors hover excitingly, primarily? (4)","output":"### Answer: OCHE \n ### Explanation: Here you see outsized competitors hover excitingly, primarily? (4)\nNot one of the better 'primarily' 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: Surreptitious announcement: 'May I also say: good man' (4)","output":"### Answer: PSST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surreptitious announcement\nA charade of PS (postscript, 'may I also say') plus ST (saint, '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: Not all of eighteenth on our seventeenth level (7,4)","output":"### Answer: HONOURS EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: level\nA hidden answer ('not all of') in 'eighteent**H ON OUR SEVEN**teenth'. One of the more unlikely hidden 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: Perhaps describing bolts no longer stuck fast? (4,7,9)","output":"### Answer: LIKE GREASED LIGHTNING \n ### Explanation: Perhaps describing bolts no longer stuck fast? (4,7,9)\nCryptic 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: Country again bitter about quarantining rules, primarily (5,7)","output":"### Answer: GREAT BRITAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn envelope ('quarantining') of R ('**R**ules, primarily') in GREATBITAIN, an anagram ('about') of 'again bitter' \u2013 with an extended 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: US city recalled Hindu festivals (5)","output":"### Answer: SALEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\nA reversal ('recalled') of MELAS ('Hindu festivals' \u2013 the word is used for all sorts of gatherings). There are numerous places in the US with the name Salem, several having the designation 'city'. The clue needs some help (I had the final M, which is enough) to determine to which end the 'recalled' refers."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Avoidance of reality with Conservative in impasse, unfortunately (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoidance of reality\nAn envelope ('in') of C ('Conservative') in ESAPISM, an anagram ('unfortunately') of 'impasse'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one of them as yet untamed, about a hundred feral animals (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ALLEY CATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: feral animals\nAn envelope ('about') of C (Roman numeral, 'a hundred') in ALL ('every one') plus EYATS, an anagram ('untamed') of 'as 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: Group stealing jewel and cheap regalia finally unlocked crown? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BALD PATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: unlocked crown\nAn envelope ('stealing') of LDPA ('jewe**L** an**D** chea**P** regali**A** finally') in BATCH ('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: Little sound that echoes just the same? (4)","output":"### Answer: PEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little sound\nA palindrome."}
{"instruction":"You 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 popular: stick around (7)","output":"### Answer: CUISINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nAn envelope ('around') of 'is' plus IN ('popular') in CUE ('stick' eg 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: Slough's roundabout, one in desert (4)","output":"### Answer: GOBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: desert\nA charade of GOB, a reversal ('roundabout') of BOG ('slough') plus I ('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: Out of bounds, perhaps, drive ultimately hooked? Totally incompetent! (8)","output":"### Answer: HOPELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Totally incompetent\nAn envelope ('hooked') of E ('driv**E** ultimately') in HOP-LESS ('out of bounds')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thrash metal about right for band (6)","output":"### Answer: ARMLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: band\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') in AMLET, an anagram ('thrash') of '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: Music, say, rubbish? I'm not sure, for jazz pianist (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ART TATUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: jazz pianist\nA charade of ART ('music, say') plus TAT ('rubbish') plus UM ('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: Ring a bell, or play the piano? (6,1,5)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE A CHORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring a bell\nDouble 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: A little crack in gingerbread man (4)","output":"### Answer: KING \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'crac**K IN G**ingerbread'; 'man' as a 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: Volume turned up after seabird bites head of injured auk (9)","output":"### Answer: GUILLEMOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: auk\nAn envelope ('bites') of I ('head of **I**njured') in GULL ('seabird') plus EMOT, a reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of TOME ('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: Put to practical use \u2014 like some fruit? (5)","output":"### Answer: APPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put to practical use\nOr perhaps APPLE-Y ('like some 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: Equipment with long cord bound to catch fish (8,4)","output":"### Answer: SKIPPING ROPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Equipment with long cord\nA charade of SKIP ('bound' \u2013 like 2D, in the sense of leap) plus PIN ('catch') plus GROPE ('fish' \u2013 to 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: Really poor (or not unorthodox) training method (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROLE PLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: training method\nAn anagram ('unorthodox') of 'really po[or]' minus OR ('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: Briefly hot, 9 25 10, is it? (1,5,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: A FLASH IN THE PAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Briefly hot\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 squealer's country music (9)","output":"### Answer: BLUEGRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: country music\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cuts well inside cheese roll (7)","output":"### Answer: BRIOCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: roll\nA double envelope ('cuts' and 'inside') of C ('cold') in OH ('well' as a stalling interjection) in BRIE ('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: Sweet tone? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ETON MESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nA wordplay-in-the-answer: 'tone' is an anagram (MESS) of ETON. A dessert of strawberries, meringue and whipped 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: Verbally, one suddenly attacking country (6)","output":"### Answer: RUSSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nSounds like ('verbally') RUSHER ('one suddenly attacking')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about trimmer border (8)","output":"### Answer: HEDGEROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: border\nAn envelope ('about') of EDGER ('trimmer') in HOW ('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: Worshipping establishment, peculiar old leader (9)","output":"### Answer: CHURCHILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: old leader\nA charade of CHURCH ('worshipping establishment') plus ILL ('peculiar' \u2013 \"I'm feeling 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: Garment: top on which written soldiers' 4? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRI PANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\nA charade of CAP ('top') plus RIP ANTS ('soldiers' 4\u2032 \u2013 the answer to 4D being EPITAPH)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cooking liquid (5)","output":"### Answer: STOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keep\nDouble 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: Paradise Lost originally penned by chap in fear (9)","output":"### Answer: DREAMLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paradise\nA double envelope ('penned by' and 'in') of L ('**L**ost originally') in MAN ('chap') in DREAD ('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: Determined, Blair acted recklessly (10)","output":"### Answer: CALIBRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determined\nAn anagram ('recklessly') of 'Blair acted'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wood, including bark of sycamore? (7)","output":"### Answer: BESEECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Request\nAn envelope ('including') of SE ('bark of **S**ycamor**E**') in BEECH ('wood'). A very strong 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: Back on form in poetry (7)","output":"### Answer: REVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back\nA charade of RE ('on') plus VERSE ('form in 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: Correct, labyrinthine route north of Switzerland (7)","output":"### Answer: RETOUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correct\nA charade of RETOU, an anagram ('labyrinthine') of 'route' plus CH (IVR, '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: Commemoration: what about inscribing it in gibberish? (7)","output":"### Answer: EPITAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commemoration\nA double envelope ('about' and 'inscribing \u2026 in') of 'it' in PAP ('gibberish') in EH ('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: Bad hair day, having abandoned a city in the Middle East (6)","output":"### Answer: RIYADH \n ### Explanation: Definition: city in the Middle East\nAn anagram ('bad') of 'h[a]ir day' minus an A ('having abandoned a'), for the 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: This minute chicken's split at the back? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ON THE NAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: This minute\nAn envelope ('split') of HEN ('chicken') in ON TAIL ('at the 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: Hold garment up, one of 24 dresses (7)","output":"### Answer: HARBOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold\nAn envelope ('dresses') of ARB, a reversal ('up' in a down light') of BRA ('garment') in HOUR ('one of 24')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gathering old maestro and commoner up, creative (8,5)","output":"### Answer: BACHELOR PARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Male gathering\nA charade of BACH (JS principally, 'old maestro') plus ELORP, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of PROLE ('commoner') plus ARTY ('creative')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trick covered by journalist in solemn observance (9)","output":"### Answer: RECONDITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Puzzling\nA double envelope ('covered by' and ('in') of CON ('trick') in ED ('journalist') in RITE ('solemn observance')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 by spike, deadly scrap metal objects (7)","output":"### Answer: TINWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: metal objects\nAn envelope (secured by') of WAR ('deadly scrap') in TINE ('spike')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 12, a puzapuzapuzzlezlezle? (1,6,7,2,1,7,6,2,6)","output":"### Answer: A RIDDLE WRAPPED IN A MYSTERY INSIDE AN ENIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 14's 12\nChurchill's ('14') famous definition of Russia ('12'), with Paul's literal take 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: Endless beauty in cojones \u2014 for those showing them? (7)","output":"### Answer: NUDISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: for those showing them?\nAn envelope ('in') of DIS[h] ('beauty') minus the last letter ('endless') in NUTS ('cojones'), with the question mark for the indication by 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: Fungus in a bulb, light initially extinguished (6)","output":"### Answer: AGARIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fungus\nA subtraction: A GAR[l]IC ('a bulb') minus the L ('**L**ight initially extinguished')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Misery at the front in an unspecified battle (5)","output":"### Answer: SOMME \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\nAn envelope ('in') of M ('**M**isery at the front') in SOME ('an unspecified')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 blade with phoney coating's a cracker (12)","output":"### Answer: SLEDGEHAMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cracker\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 coating') of L ('large') plus EDGE ('blade') in SHAMMER ('phoney', noun, as a person who is not genuine)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lawyer retired last month (5)","output":"### Answer: ADULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mature\nA charade of AD, a reversal ('retired') of DA (District Attorney, 'lawyer') plus ULT (*ultimo*, 'last 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: Modified Bronx diet, one with lighter content (9)","output":"### Answer: TINDERBOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: one with lighter content\nAn anagram ('modified') of 'Bronx diet', with a cryptic 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: Work colleague conclusively classifying short fibrous protein (7)","output":"### Answer: KERATIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fibrous protein\nA charade of K E ('worK colleagu**E** conclusively') plus RATIN[g] ('classifying') minus the 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: Barrel transporting vintage spirit across island (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OIL DRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barrel\nAn envelope ('transporting \u2026 across') of I ('island') in OLD RUM ('vintage 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: Vigilant dancing in Swan Lake? (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: ON ONES TOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vigilant\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 last of errors in project (4)","output":"### Answer: JUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correct\nAn envelope ('in') of S ('last of error**S**') in JUT ('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: Team from busy Cheshire station on the air (4)","output":"### Answer: CREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Team\nSounds like ('on the air') CREWE ('busy Cheshire 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: Revives female pen-pushers despatching first novel (8,2)","output":"### Answer: FRESHENS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revives \nAn anagram ('novel') of F ('female') plus '[p]en-pushers' minus the first letter ('despatching 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: Wine the French rejected drunk by agent (7)","output":"### Answer: MOSELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\nAn envelope ('drunk by') of SEL, a reversal ('rejected') of LES ('the French', plural for a change) in MOLE ('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: Not quite happening (5,2)","output":"### Answer: GOING ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not quite\nDouble definition; for the first, for example, \"You are sixteen going on seventeen\" from *The Sound 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: Loud insistent call oddly tender (9)","output":"### Answer: CLAMOROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loud insistent\nA charade of CL ('**C**a**L**l oddly') plus AMOROUS ('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: Moving 23? (5)","output":"### Answer: ASTIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moving\nAn anagram ('moving') of STAIR (the answer to '23'), with the double duty of 'moving' as definition suggested 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: Acclaim luminary meriting advance (12)","output":"### Answer: CREDITWORTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: meriting advance\nA simple charade of CREDIT ('acclaim') plus WORTHY ('luminary')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Accredited goal secures championship (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTITLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accredited\nAn envelope ('secures') of TITLE ('championship') in END ('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: Board agree to progress (3,2)","output":"### Answer: GET ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\nTriple 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: Transmissions from an English port in case of hostilities (9)","output":"### Answer: HANDOVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transmissions\nAn envelope ('in') of 'an' plus DOVER ('English port') in HS ('case of **H**ostilitie**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: Every seven days, leader apparently turned up submissively (6)","output":"### Answer: MEEKLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: submissively\nWEEKLY ('every seven days') with the first letter ('leader') W inverted ('apparently turned up') to form 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: What remains of passion and honour in hero's heart (5)","output":"### Answer: EMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: What remains of passion\nAn envelope ('in') of MBE (Member of the British Empire, 'honour') in ER ('h**ER**o's 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: Engineer can request a book, needing to start afresh, it's said (4,2,6,3)","output":"### Answer: BACK TO SQUARE ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: needing to start afresh, it's said\nAn anagram ('engineer') of 'can request a book'. 'It's said' to indicate a colloquial 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: Former European politician with time to spare (6)","output":"### Answer: EXEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: spare\nA charade of EX ('former') plus EMP ('European politician') plus T ('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: Like canine amputee in yard? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: THREE FOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like canine amputee\nDouble 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: Horrid ugly things not good for recycling (9)","output":"### Answer: UNSIGHTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horrid\nAn anagram ('for recycling') of 'u[g]ly things' minus the G ('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: Stammering man's just what's needed by worker (8)","output":"### Answer: HESITANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stammering\nA charade of HE'S IT ('man's just what's needed') plus ANT ('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: Extraterrestrial's son's declining wits (6)","output":"### Answer: COMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wits\nCOSMIC ('extraterrestrial') with the S moved down ('declining' in a down 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: Need university dons to write lines (6)","output":"### Answer: PENURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Need\nAn envelope ('dons') of U ('university') in PEN ('write') plus RY (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: Nutty Scottish leader once losing face (6)","output":"### Answer: ALMOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nutty\nA subtraction: [s]ALMOND ('Alex, 'Scottish leader once' \u2013 he is still the leader of the Alba Party, but was once First Minister of Scotland) minus the first letter ('losing face'). ALMOND as an adjective \u2013 eg an almond 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: Amateur in prison making way up (5)","output":"### Answer: STAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: way up\nAn envelope ('in') of A ('amateur') in STIR ('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: Zest revolutionised hot sugary drinks (5)","output":"### Answer: GUSTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Zest\nA hidden ('drinks') reversed ('revolutionised') answer in 'h**OT SUG**ary'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 flour? Of course, no longer sure \u2014 it's faded (3-6)","output":"### Answer: OFF-COLOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: faded\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'flour of co[urse]' minus 'sure' OFF-COLOUR can have various meanings \u2013 mildly ill, slightly louche, but also 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: In the Mirror, comic Brand plugs impression of wine (5)","output":"### Answer: RIOJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nA reversal ('in the mirror') of an envelope ('plugs') of JO (Josephine 'Brand\") in AIR ('impression')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 steals one advanced piece of jewellery (5)","output":"### Answer: TIARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: piece of jewellery\nA charade of TIAR, an envelope ('steals') of I ('one') in TAR ('sailor'); plus A ('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: How to maintain an accurate tally of fortified towers? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: KEEP COUNT \n ### Explanation: How to maintain an accurate tally of fortified towers? (4,5)\nA play on KEEP as part of 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: Brexit negotiator swaps note with Republican fence (7)","output":"### Answer: BARRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fence\nMichel BARNIER (French \"Brexit negotiator') with the N replaced by R ('swaps note with 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: Elves are beautiful in elegant stripy tops (7)","output":"### Answer: FAIRIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elves\nA charade of FAIR ('beautiful') plus IES ('**I**n **E**legant **S**tripy 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: Material carried by wobbly crate (5)","output":"### Answer: LYCRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Material\nA hidden answer ('carried by') in 'wobb**LY CRA**te'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 an old political journalist (3)","output":"### Answer: DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time\nDouble definition; the journalist was Robin 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: Lord installs square safe (5)","output":"### Answer: PETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: safe\nAn envelope ('installs') of T ('square') in PEER ('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: More flexible to take Latin during meal (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More flexible\nAn envelope ('to take \u2026 during') of L ('Latin') in SUPPER ('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: Penny's annoyed by design originally being copied without permission (7)","output":"### Answer: PIRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: copied without permission\nA charade of P ('penny') plus IRATE ('annoyed') plus D ('**D**esign 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: Bishop walking and picking fruit (9)","output":"### Answer: BRAMBLING \n ### Explanation: Definition:  picking fruit\nA charade of B ('bishop') plus RAMBLING ('walking'). The fruit being picked are probably blackberries."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enters 25 countries (5)","output":"### Answer: LANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: countries\nAn envelope ('enters') of N ('national') in LADS (the answer to 25D is 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: Woman returns recent delivery with contents missing (5)","output":"### Answer: WENDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman\nA charade of WEN, a reversal ('returns') of NEW ('recent') plus DY ('**D**eliver**Y** with contents 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: Queen always follows a half of stout with tablet (9)","output":"### Answer: GUINEVERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Queen\nA charade of GUIN[ness] ('half of stout') plus EVER ('always') plus E ('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: Missed final? Nothing replaces Arsenal's crown (4)","output":"### Answer: LOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Missed\nLAST ('final') with the A ('**A**rsenal's crown') replaced by 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: Business relationship (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Business\nDouble 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: As a finish to hatter's ambition? (2,3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: TO CAP IT ALL \n ### Explanation: As a finish to hatter's ambition? (2,3,2,3)\nDouble\/cryptic 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: King breaks nose, shirtless, of rugby player (6)","output":"### Answer: HOOKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: rugby player\nHOOTER ('nose', which may come as news to some in the US) minus the T ('shirtless') but with a K ('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: Novelist drops back knowing one's a pest (8)","output":"### Answer: GREENFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's a \nA charade of Graham GREEN[e] ('novelist') minus the last letter ('drops back') plus FLY ('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: Short reptile in half of China (4)","output":"### Answer: CROC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short reptile\n'Short' as an abbreviation for crocodile, and half of CROC[kery] ('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: Welsh football manager once hugged by Kitty as 'a man of the people' (8)","output":"### Answer: POPULIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: a man of the people\nAn envelope ('hugged by') of PULIS (, 'Welsh football manager once') in POT ('kitty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 decorate? Not I! (4)","output":"### Answer: PANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long\nPAINT ('decorate') minus the I ('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: Whisky calls? (5)","output":"### Answer: BELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whisky\nDouble 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: Simultaneously elected soldier and three students taking English (2,8)","output":"### Answer: IN PARALLEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simultaneously\nA charade of IN ('elected') plus PARA ('soldier') plus LLEL, an envelope ('taking') of E ('English') in LLL ('three 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: A bit of her novel is set within Scotland's borders (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: A bit\nAn envelope (is set within') of HRE, an anagram ('novel') of 'her' in SD ('**S**cotlan**D**'s borders')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pisa can't be rebuilt by leaders (8)","output":"### Answer: CAPTAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaders\nAn anagram ('rebuilt') of 'Pisa can'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: Discontented Japanese leave teas, wanting Eastern favourites (8)","output":"### Answer: DARLINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: favourites\nDAR[jee]LINGS ('teas') minus (leave') JE ('discontented **J**apanes**E**') and also minus ('wanting') E ('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: Soldiers go back-to-back during exercise, 1 out of 10? (6)","output":"### Answer: PIGGIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 out of 10\nAn envelope ('during') of IG plus GI ('soldiers go back-to-back') in PE ('exercise'), for a toe (\"This little piggie went to market \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: Naughty child can regularly keep reading (6)","output":"### Answer: TINKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Naughty child\nA charade of TIN ('can') plus KE ('regularly **K**e**E**p') plus R ('reading', one of the three Rs)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blackbird's dish? (4)","output":"### Answer: BOWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\nA charade of B ('black-') plus OWL (-'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: Young people cry when lifted up over your head (4)","output":"### Answer: BOYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young people\nAn envelope ('over') of Y ('**Y**our head') in BOS, a reversal ('when lifted up' in a down light) of SOB ('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: Walk dogs, perhaps in retirement (4)","output":"### Answer: STEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk\nA reversal ('in retirement') of PETS ('dogs 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: Berating daughter, not grand in dress that's far from formal (8,4)","output":"### Answer: DRESSING DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Berating\nDRESSING GOWN ('dress that's far from formal'; the appearance of 'dress' in clue and answer is unfortunate) with the G replaced by D ('daughter not 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: Coffee time (7)","output":"### Answer: INSTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coffee\nDouble definition, although I would object to the first on grounds of 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: A Maine resort with a lack of vitality (7)","output":"### Answer: ANAEMIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of vitality\nAn anagram ('resort') of 'a Maine' plus 'a' (which you can include in the anagram, or not, as 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: In France, you tucked into vessel of coffee \u2026 leading to change of plan (1-4)","output":"### Answer: U-TURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: change of plan\nAn envelope ('tucked into') of TU ('in France, you') in URN ('vessel of 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: Dutch doctor's note unopened, producing delay (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFERRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: delay\nA charade of D ('Dutch') plus [r]EFERRAL ('doctor's note') minus its first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 end siesta groggily in Malaysia \u2013 or maybe Philippines? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: EAST INDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malaysia \u2013 or maybe Philippines?\nAn anagram ('groggily') of 'I end siesta'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 left starts to organise communitarian alliance (4)","output":"### Answer: BLOC \n ### Explanation: Definition: alliance\nA charade of B ('British') plus L ('left') plus OC ('starts to **O**rganise **C**ommunitarian')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 aware of latest via report (4)","output":"### Answer: KNEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was aware\nSounds like ('via report') NEW ('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: A famous Peruvian has more than one way of serving beef (10)","output":"### Answer: WELLINGTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: A famous Peruvian has more than one\nDouble definition. The first refers to Paddington Bear, who is generally depicted as wearing a pair Wellington boots \u2013 although that is not taken from the original stories; the connection arose from a , which was given some clodhoppers to let it stand upright. Beef Wellington is an elaborate dish of fillet steak \u2013 tenderloin \u2013 in puff 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: Let's Dance first offers rhythmic groups of notes (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIPLETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rhythmic groups of notes\nA charade of TRIP (the light fantastic, 'dance') plus 'lets'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 undelectable pick (5)","output":"### Answer: ELECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: pick\nA hidden answer ('somewhat') in 'und**ELECT**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: Dash back to look at very famous dancer (7)","output":"### Answer: NUREYEV \n ### Explanation: Definition: famous dancer\nA charade of NUR, a reversal ('back') of RUN ('dash') plus EYE ('look at') plus V ('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: After brief second, press 'one' endlessly for operator (7)","output":"### Answer: SURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: operator\nA charade of S ('brief second') plus URGE ('press') plus 'on[e]' minus the 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: Install tools following crash: there's still hope (3,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL IS NOT LOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: there's still hope\nAn anagram ('following crash') of 'installs tools'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 extraordinary saves (7)","output":"### Answer: RESCUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: saves\nAn anagram ('extraordinary') of 'secures'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hosts catch marine gastropod (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SEA SNAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: marine gastropod\nA charade of SEAS ('hosts' \u2013 \"to take arms against a sea of troubles\" *Hamlet*) plus NAIL ('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: Leading character in Iliad (likewise in our translation, additionally?) (4)","output":"### Answer: IOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leading character in Iliad\nFirst letters ('likewise' \u2013 ie first characters) of '**I**n **O**ur **T**ranslation **A**dditionally'. The definition refers to the first Greek character in the word 'Iliad', not the 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: Aussie criminal's after favour for movie star (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GRACE KELLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: movie star\nA charade of GRACE ('favour') plus KELLY (, 'Aussie 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: Regularly taking hour, tatty Everyman's beginning to deliver speech (5)","output":"### Answer: ORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: deliver speech\nA charade of ORAT, alternate letter ('regularly taking') of 'h**O**u**R** t**A**t**T**y'; plus E ('**E**veryman's 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: Perhaps one playful Ulsterman's no saint (7)","output":"### Answer: NUMERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps one\nAn anagram ('playful') of 'Ul[st]erman' minus ST ('no saint')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 royal personage fencing at Olympic event (6,7)","output":"### Answer: FIGURE SKATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Olympic event\nAn envelope ('fencing') of 'at' in FIGURES ('judges') plus KING ('royal personage')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chill with Antiguan, tipsy, under the influence? (13)","output":"### Answer: HALLUCINATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: under the influence\nAn anagram ('tipsy') of 'chill' plus 'Antiguan'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one of these in The Ugly Duckling and two in The Little Red Hen (10)","output":"### Answer: ADJECTIVES \n ### Explanation: There's one of these in The Ugly Duckling and two in The Little Red Hen (10)\nCryptic (until you see it) definition. 'The' is an article, regarded as a part of speech separate from 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: Solution of triangle not involving fractions (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEGRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: not involving fractions\nAn anagram ('solution') of '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: Elizabeth I gets cheers, touring about country (7)","output":"### Answer: ERITREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nAn envelope ('touring') of RE ('about') in ER ('Elizabeth' *Regina*) plus I ('one') plus TA ('cheers')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wobbles: support's abrupt, abrupt (7)","output":"### Answer: TEETERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wobbles\nA charade of TEE (golf ball or other 'support') plus TERS[e] ('abrupt', the first) minus its last letter ('abrupt', 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: Put up with old lecturer that's reliable (5)","output":"### Answer: LOYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: reliable\nA reversal ('up' in a down light, which needs to refer to the particles before and after it) of LAY ('put') plus O ('old') plus L ('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: Capital of Laos: Louangphabang? (4)","output":"### Answer: OSLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nA hidden answer ('of') in 'La**OS LO**uangphabang'. Of course, OSLO is not the capital of Laos \u2013 nor is Louangphabang, although the latter is a city in that country; the capital is Vientiane"}
{"instruction":"You 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 using a single pin that's enormous (8)","output":"### Answer: WHOPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: enormous\nA charade of W ('wife') plus HOPPING ('using a single pin' \u2013 'pin' being a leg, and the appearance of PIN in the answer has nothing to do with the 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: City bores showing skill in desert (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: desert\nAn envelope ('bores') of EC ('city') in DEFT ('showing 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: They help to run vessel laden with fish (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They help to run\nAn envelope ('laden with') of PIKE ('fish') in SS ('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: This person's overturned umpire's rule (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPERIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: rule\nA charade of I'M ('this person's') plus PERIUM, an anagram ('overturned') of 'umpire'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nietzsche, say, putting away hot eastern dish (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FRIED RICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\nA charade of FRIEDRIC[H] first name of ('Nietzsche, say') minus the H ('putting away hot') plus E ('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: What computer enthusiasts do to generate number (5)","output":"### Answer: DIGIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: number\nDIG IT ('what computer enthusiasts do' \u2013 IT being Information 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: Extra soft at the front, like such bras? (6)","output":"### Answer: PADDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: like such bras?\nA charade of P ('soft', musically) plus ADDED ('extra'), with 'at the front' indicating the order of the particles, and with an extended 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: Smashing individual, say, in line behind museum (6)","output":"### Answer: VANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smashing individual, say\nA charade of V AND A (Victoria and Albert, London 'museum') plus L ('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: A security measure plugged by Conservative flyer from Canada (6)","output":"### Answer: ALCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: flyer from Canada\nAn envelope ('plugged by') of C ('Conservative') in 'a' plus LOCK ('security measure'), for John ALCOCK, who was British, but, with navigator Arthur Whitten Brown, flew the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to 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: Fan to gain immediate victory (6)","output":"### Answer: WINNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan\nWIN NOW ('gain immediate 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: Homer, say, entertaining English classicist (5)","output":"### Answer: BEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: classicist\nAn envelope ('entertaining') of E ('English') in BARD ('Homer, say'), for Mary BEARD, Cambridge Professor of Classics."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tasting buffet before a person in a party (9)","output":"### Answer: GUSTATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concerned with tasting\nA charade of GUST ('buffet') plus 'a' plus TORY ('person in 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: Perpetually angry people irritating to barmen (4-1-3)","output":"### Answer: RENT-A-MOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perpetually angry people\nAn anagram ('irritating') of 'to barmen'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clement in a shelter, keeping dry (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTLEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clement\nAn envelope ('keeping') of TT (teetotal, 'dry') in 'a' plus LEE ('shelter'), for the British Prime Minister 1945-51."}
{"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: Could this possibly come from electronic store? (6)","output":"### Answer: STEREO \n ### Explanation: Could this possibly come from electronic store? (6)\nAn anagram ('could this possibly come from') of E ('electronic') plus 'store', with an extended 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: Leaves less polluting van in York (8)","output":"### Answer: GREENERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaves\nA charade of GREENER ('less polluting') plus Y ('van in **Y**ork')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in and on work posting (3,11)","output":"### Answer: HIP REPLACEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint operation\nA charade of HIP ('in') plus RE ('on') plus PLACEMENT ('work posting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nothing for tea (5)","output":"### Answer: PEKOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tea\nAn envelope ('eating') of O ('nothing') in PEKE ('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: Rising desperation shown by current partners at first (10)","output":"### Answer: INSURGENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rising\n**A charade of I (electric 'current') plus NS ('partners' eg. in bridge) plus URGENCY ('desperation')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tech trouble ends in god-awful irritation (6)","output":"### Answer: GLITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tech trouble\nA charade of GL ('ends in **G**od-awfu**L**') plus ITCH ('irritation')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Engage in sport or cheat at it (4)","output":"### Answer: DOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheat at it\nDO PE ('engage in 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: Favouring penny-pinching world leader is a no-no (9)","output":"### Answer: FORBIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: no-no\nA charade of FOR ('favouring') plus BIDDEN, an envelope ('-'pinching') of D (old 'penny'-) in BIDEN ('world 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: Damage from blows or a fire? Cue wall being rebuilt (11,3)","output":"### Answer: CAULIFLOWER EAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damage from blows\nAn anagram ('being rebuilt') of 'or a fire cue 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: Judge publication top class? (10)","output":"### Answer: MAGISTRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\nA charade of MAG ('publication') plus IST RATE (first rate, '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: Cold cuts from French speaker for painter (9)","output":"### Answer: DECORATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: painter\nAn envelope ('cuts') of C ('cold') in DE ('from French') plus ORATOR ('speaker')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 virus going round, medic gets a little pouch (6)","output":"### Answer: BUMBAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: little pouch\nAn envelope ('going round') of MB ('medic') plus 'a' in BUG ('virus')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 erasing one sizable figure (5)","output":"### Answer: TITAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sizable figure\nTIT[i]AN ('artist') minus an I ('erasing 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 following on from morning rounds (4)","output":"### Answer: AMMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: rounds\nA charade of AM (*ante meridiem*, 'morning') plus MO (Medical Officer, '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: Encourages recount \u2014 you might say 'pardon' (9)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pardon\nSounds like ('you might say') EGGS ON A RATE. *\u2026 That should read EGGS ON NARRATE. Thanks to grantinfreo @1 for being the first to correct this \u2013 and to Boatman (et al) for the confirmation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one to advance as a paradigm (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: paradigm\nA charade of I'M ('Boatman's' i.e. Boatman is) plus A ('one') plus GO ('advance'). The definition is a stretch; perhaps image is the nearest link."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fin or tail of whiting are broken at the end (5)","output":"### Answer: ORGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps fin\nA charade of 'or' plus G ('tail of whitin**G**') plus A ('are', 100 square metres) plus N ('broke**N** 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: Forsaken, nevertheless reportedly a looker (9)","output":"### Answer: LORGNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a looker\nSounds like ('reportedly') LORN YET ('forsaken nevertheless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 been used to make sauce for aeons by fermentation (7)","output":"### Answer: SOYBEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's been used to make sauce\nAn anagram ('fermentation') of 'aeons by'.\u00a0*With an extended definition, as Gervase @35 points 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: Inclines to take radical stances (7)","output":"### Answer: ASCENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inclines\nAn anagram ('radical') of 'stances'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 take a different position in the issue of sight (5)","output":"### Answer: OPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of sight\nTOPIC ('issue') with T ('time') moved ( 'to take a different 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: Sliced mullet? (3)","output":"### Answer: CUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sliced\nDouble definition. For those who have not come across it, the Chambers definition of mullet, when it is not a fish or a pentagram, is \"A hairstyle that is short at the front, long at the back, and ridiculous 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: Go into chippy, if fish goes first (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go into\n[CARP]ENTER ('chippy') if CARP ('fish') goes 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: Having fun in a boat going in to fish (7)","output":"### Answer: LARKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having fun\nAn envelope ('going in to') of ARK ('boat') in LING ('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: Bit of bread offered to newt, which Ken Livingstone liked (3,4)","output":"### Answer: FAR-LEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: which Ken Livingstone liked\nA charade of FARL ('bit of bread': Chambers \"a quarter of a round cake of flour or oatmeal\") plus EFT ('newt'). Two less than common words in one clue. EFT is the same word as newt, with the n coming from an 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: On fishing for orca, I spy tuna's snout \u2014 that's fishy (9)","output":"### Answer: PISCATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: On fishing\nAn anagram ('that's fishy' \u2013 I think that is the better anagrind, with the definition at the other end) of 'orca I spy' plus T ('**T**una's 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: Julienne or fillet of fish re-dressed (5)","output":"### Answer: SHRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Julienne\nA hidden answer ('fillet of\") in 'fi**SH RE**\u2013**D**ressed'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of shark's teeth: evil, edged like a sword (5)","output":"### Answer: STEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sword\nFirst letters ('tips') of '**S**hark's **T**eeth **E**vil **E**dged** L**ike'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 expel ill-treated guide (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: guide\nAn anagram ('ill-treated') of 'Iran expel'. Of course,the surface would be happier with 'expels', but an imperative is 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: Warning about a little lost fish (4)","output":"### Answer: NEMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little lost fish\nA reversal ('about') of OMEN ('warning'). The definition refers to the Pixar\/Disney 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: About little lost fish (6)","output":"### Answer: ROUGHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nROUGH[l]Y ('about') minus the L ('little lost', a questionable abbreviation, but the pairing with the previous clue grants some leeway)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheerness embracing King and Crown with one last word (7,3)","output":"### Answer: DERNIER CRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: last word\nA charade of DERNIER, an envelope ('embracing') of R (*Rex*, 'king') in DENIER ('sheerness' of eg. silk); plus CR ('Crown') plus I ('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: Fish both ways in the sea (6)","output":"### Answer: MARLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\nAn envelope ('in') of RL (right and left, 'both ways') in MAIN ('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: Place trap for fish around regions close to the Nile Delta? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NEAR EAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: close to the Nile Delta?\nAn envelope ('around') of AREAS ('regions') in NET ('trap for 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: Even a smidgen of evidence (4)","output":"### Answer: SIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: evidence\n'Even' letters of 'a **S**m**I**d**G**e**N**'. For once, the 'a' is 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: Instrument with which to try to catch fish? (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instrument\nCAST A NET ('try to catch fish'). The sound of one hand clapping."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Dover sole (4)","output":"### Answer: DONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cooked\nA charade of 'D'- plus (-'over' in a down light) ONE ('sole'). I 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: Many fish thus swallowing hard on a line (5)","output":"### Answer: SHOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Many fish\nA charade of SHO, an envelope ('swallowing') of H ('hard') in SO ('thus'); plus 'a' plus L ('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: Beloved as earth to Spooner, that's obvious (5,2,3)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR AS DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's obvious\nDEAR AS 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: Traps set for little fish (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: little fish\nAn anagram ('set') of 'traps'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mess of catching hammer\u00adhead, getting beaten (8)","output":"### Answer: THRASHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: beaten\nAn envelope ('catching') of H ('**H**ammerhead') in TRASHED ('made a mess 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: Familiar name for humble member of a large organisation (women only) (8)","output":"### Answer: COGNOMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Familiar name\nA charade of COG ('humble member of a large organisation') plus NO MEN ('women only'). COG brings to mind that many (MANY) years ago there was in London a Business Efficiency Exhibition, for which some bright spark came up with a logo of three cogs intermeshing. Three cogs interrmeshing are completely immovable."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fish thoroughly saut\u00e9ed \u2014 it's first for gut-busting cuisine (3-3)","output":"### Answer: FRY-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gut-busting cuisine\nA charade of FRY ('little fish') plus UP ('thoroughly'; yes, it's in Chambers) plus S ('**S**auteed \u2013 its first' \u2013 the apostrophe is extraneous)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 missing an hour, going astray (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: going astray\n[h]ERRING ('fish') minus the H ('missing 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: Old man eats fish guts in Italy (4)","output":"### Answer: PISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Italy\nAn envelope ('eats') of IS ('f**IS**h guts') in PA ('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: Boatman put one out skilfully (4)","output":"### Answer: ABLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: skilfully\nA charade of AB (Able Bodied 'boatman') plus L]a]Y ('put') minus the A ('one out' cf. 10A)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 instrument brought up unknown quantity of fish (4)","output":"### Answer: DORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nA charade of DOR, a reversal ('brought up' in a down light) of ROD ('angler's instrument') plus Y ('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: Adult female has messed about with speed (4,5,5)","output":"### Answer: FULL STEAM AHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: with speed\nAn anagram ('messed about') of 'adult female 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: Way to bitch regularly \u2014 not if this (5)","output":"### Answer: STOIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: not if this\nA charade of ST (street, 'way') plus OIC, alternate letters ('regularly') of 't**O** b**I**t**C**h', with an extended 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: Stage name of chairman carrying large first book? (8)","output":"### Answer: MALVOLIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stage name\nAn envelope ('carrying') of L ('large') plus VOL I (Volume 1, 'first book') in MAO ('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: Film literally produced down under (7)","output":"### Answer: AMADEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nAn implied envelope: the answer is MADE in AUS (Australia, 'down 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: Proverbial madman on tail of nervous wreck (7)","output":"### Answer: SHATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: wreck\nA charade of S ('tail of nervou**S**') plus HATTER ('proverbial madman')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simpson breaking bugger's back where fights occur (5)","output":"### Answer: DOJOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: where fights occur\nAn envelope ('breaking') of OJ ('Simpson', that one) in DOS, a reversal ('back') of SOD ('bugger'). One meaning of *dojo* is a training hall for Japanese martial 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: Blast, say, dynamite left by sailor around vacated emplacement (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLETIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blast, say\nEXPLOSIVE ('dynamite' \u2013 'say' doubles here and the definition) minus (if it seems the wrong way round \u2013 \"the meeting was left by several people\") OS ('sailor') and replaced by ET ('vacated **E**mploymen**T**'), with a suitably mild example in place of 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: Unpredictable state \u2014 storm is brewing (3-2-4)","output":"### Answer: HIT-OR-MISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpredictable\nA charade of HI (Hawaii, 'state') plus TORMISS, an anagram ('brewing') of 'storm 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: Bent solver caught by question (5)","output":"### Answer: ASKEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bent\nA charade of ASK ('question') plus EW, sounding like ('caught') YOU ('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: Cherished getting nonsense on tap (7)","output":"### Answer: PETCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: tap\nA charade of PET ('cherished', as \"a pet project\") plus ('getting \u2026 on') COCK ('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: Rabble-rousing shunning leader in newspaper issue (7)","output":"### Answer: EDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: newspaper issue\nA subtraction: [s]EDITION ('rabble-rousing') minus the first letter ('shunning 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: Yacht leak to be fixed (8)","output":"### Answer: KEELBOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yacht\nAn anagram ('fixed') of 'leak 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: Way to work on sadly curtailed mission (5)","output":"### Answer: ALAMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: mission\nA charade of ALA[s] ('sadly') minus the last letter ('curtailed') plus MO (*modus operandi*, 'way to work'). I spent far too long trying to shoehorn *a la mode* into it 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: Deviant sex in cemetery introducing good ways to escape (9,5)","output":"### Answer: EMERGENCY EXITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ways to escape\nAn anagram ('deviant') of 'sex in cemetery' plus 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: Meal deal might be used by him, if served up with drink shortly beforehand (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: FISH AND CHIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meal\nA charade of FI, a reversal ('served up' in a down light) of 'if', plus SHAND[y] ('drink') minus its last letter ('shortly') plus CHIPS (a carpenter, 'deal might be used by him'), with 'beforehand' indicating the order of the 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: Sponge John having picked up a bit of fluff (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sponge\nA charade of LOO (toilet, 'john') plus FA, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of 'a' plus F ('bit of **F**luff'). I hope we have exhausted the dispute over the definition of LOOFA as 'sponge' \u2013 it came up not so 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: One who follows somebody on Radio Four, ultimately (9)","output":"### Answer: SUCCESSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who follows\nA charade of SUCCESS ('somebody') plus OR ('radi**O** fou**R**, ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 breaks in general essentially all together (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN MASSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: all together\nAn envelope ('breaks in') of MASS ('service') in ENE (\"g**ENE**ral essentially' \u2013 a little off-centre). *As DougV @1 & 2 points out, moving the 'in' to 'in g**ENE**ral' places the particle squarely in the 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: Masculine types work for wimp (7)","output":"### Answer: MILKSOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: wimp\nA charade of M ('masculine') plus ILKS ('types') plus OP ('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: Commotion in area south of back-to-back houses (3-2)","output":"### Answer: HOO-HA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commotion\nA charade of HO plus OH ('back-to-back houses') plus A ('area'), with 'south of' indicating the order of the particles in the down 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: Unreasonable dunce would be this (1,3,5)","output":"### Answer: A BIT THICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unreasonable\nDouble 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: Through these you can see jockey ride lions \u2014 wow! (5,7)","output":"### Answer: ORIEL WINDOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Through these you can see\nAn anagram ('jockey') of 'ride lions wow'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 example in New Street covered by press (3,6)","output":"### Answer: JET STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current example\nAn envelope ('covered by') of ETSTRE, an anagram ('new') of 'street' in JAM ('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: Get rid of character abroad, caught by international venture being withdrawn (9)","output":"### Answer: ERADICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\nA reversal ('being withdrawn') of ETA (Greek 'character abroad') plus C ('caught') plus I ('international') plus DARE ('venture' \u2013 \"I dare to say that is the intended 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: Old tax office work finally getting a little tedious (7)","output":"### Answer: IRKSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: tedious\nA charade of IR (Inland Revenue, up tp 2005 'old tax office') plus K ('wor**K** finally) plus 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: One refusing to buy anything (7)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTIC \n ### Explanation: One refusing to buy anything (7)\nCryptic definition, with 'buy' in the sense of 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: Mathematician once picked up in tanker (5)","output":"### Answer: OILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tanker\nSounds like ('picked up') EULER (Leonhard, 'mathematician once' \u2013 and one of the greats)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 interrupt reporter, asking questions in a form of Arabic (5)","output":"### Answer: IRAQI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a form of Arabi\nPrimarily ('starts to') '**I**nterrupt **R**eporter **A**sking **Q**uestions **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: Pelvic floor exercises for footballers (9,1,1)","output":"### Answer: LIVERPOOL F C \n ### Explanation: Definition: footballers\nAn anagram ('exercises') of 'pelvic floor'. A remarkable anagram find 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: Heart attack may be actually about right (7)","output":"### Answer: INFARCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heart attack\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') in IN FACT ('actually'). An infarct is tissue that has died from a shortage of oxygen, for example heart tissue in a myocardial infarction \u2013 that is, a heart 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: Excites readers? (7)","output":"### Answer: KINDLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excites\nDouble definition, the second being a reference to Amazon's line of e-readers."}
{"instruction":"You 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 trader is stocking Goya, Chagall and Cezanne at last (3,6)","output":"### Answer: ART DEALER \n ### Explanation: Free trader is stocking Goya, Chagall and Cezanne at last (3,6)\nAn envelope ('is stocking') of ALE ('Goy**A**, Chagal**L** and Cezann**E** at last') in ARTDER, an anagram ('free') of 'trader', with an &lit 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: Left murder victim's identific\u00adation tag (5)","output":"### Answer: LABEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: identific\u00adation tag\nA charade of L ('left') plus ABEL (first 'murder victim', 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: Move swiftly into the westbound autostrada (4)","output":"### Answer: DART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move swiftly\nA hidden ('into') reversed ('westbound') answer in 'autos**TRAD**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: Old fogies wandering around south London neighbourhood (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE OF DOGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: London neighbourhood\nAn envelope ('around') of S ('south') in ILEOFDOGS, an anagram ('wandering') of 'old fogies'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cheat, having toyed with blonde (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAYED FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Didn't cheat\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 available in limited amounts (4)","output":"### Answer: EDAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheese\nA hidden ('is available in') in 'limit**ED AM**ounts'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nursing home, sign on form for discharge (5)","output":"### Answer: RHEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge\nAn anagram ('form') of 'nursing home' minus ('leaving') the letters of 'sign 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: Where to have a cuppa? With commander in rented building (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TEA GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to have a cuppa?\nAn envelope ('in') of AGA (Turkish 'commander') in TERDEN, an anagram ('building') of 'rented'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Celebration that might follow discovery of a dinosaur's femur? (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINDIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebration\nDefinition and punning interpretation (SHIN DIG; after finding the femur, the archaeologists would search for the shin bones \u2013 tibia and fibula)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: W is for weapon (7)","output":"### Answer: WARHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\nThe HEAD of **W**AR."}
{"instruction":"You 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 underground in trade, reversing basic principles (6,5)","output":"### Answer: GOLDEN RULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: basic principles\nA charade of GO ('try') plus LDENRULES, an envelope ('in') of DENRU, an anagram (\"ground') of 'under'- in LLES, 'reversing' SELL ('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: Finish last, beset by flat tire and engine failure, potentially fatal (4-11)","output":"### Answer: LIFE-THREATENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: potentially fatal\nAn envelope ('beset by') of H ('finis**H** last') in LIFETREATENING, an anagram ('failure') of 'flat tire' plus '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: Passion of Dior ultimately found within vintage Vogue covers (5)","output":"### Answer: VERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passion\nAn envelope ('found within') of R ('Dio**R** ultimately') in V E V E ('**V**intag**E** **V**ogu**E** covers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 toys (7)","output":"### Answer: RATTLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: toys\nA reference to Sir Simon Rattle, currently director of the London Symphony 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: It's mighty fine to go round a street endlessly (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OAK TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's mighty\nA charade of OAK, an envelope ('to go round') of 'a' in OK ('fine'); plus TREE ('s**TREE**t 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: To begin with, lack of energy overwhelms wild fling's durability (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LONG LIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: durability\nAn envelope of NGLIF, an anagram ('wild') of 'fling' in LOE ('to begin with, **L**ack **O**f **E**nergy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 feature that's needed for premeditated murder (4-11)","output":"### Answer: COLD-BLOODEDNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monitor feature\nDouble definition (kind of) the first referring to a monitor 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: Harry's one drawback, capturing the heart of citizens (6)","output":"### Answer: WIZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harry's one\nAn envelope ('capturing') of IZ ('the heart of cit**IZ**ens') in WARD ('**DRAW**back'), with reference to Harry Potter."}
{"instruction":"You 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 note charity's songs of praise (6)","output":"### Answer: PSALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: songs of praise\nA charade of PS (*post scriptum*, 'finally note') plus ALMS ('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: Latest version making me old? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: NEW MODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Latest version\nWordplay in the answer: An anagram (NEW) of MODEL is 'me 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: Expression wears thin when spoken (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expression\nSounds like ('when spoken') FRAYS ('wears 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: Lethargy shown by overweight Miguel taking clothes off (7)","output":"### Answer: FATIGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lethargy\nA charade of FAT ('overweight') plus IGUE ('M**IGUE**l taking clothes 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: Intelligence about artist giving rise to natural conflict (4,3)","output":"### Answer: IRAQ WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: conflict\nA charade of IRAQ, an envelope ('about') of RA ('artist') in IQ ('intelligence'); plus WAR, a reversal ('giving rise' in a down light) of RAW ('natural')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting temperamental around November (6)","output":"### Answer: MONODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lament\nAn envelope ('around') of N (radio code, 'November') in MOODY ('temperamental')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A range that can be heard (5)","output":"### Answer: AURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: that can be heard\nA charade of 'a' plus URAL (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: Monsoon, so golf's abandoned: here's a good book! (4,2,7)","output":"### Answer: SONG OF SOLOMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a good book!\nAn anagram ('abandoned') of 'monsoon so 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: Shy actors (4)","output":"### Answer: CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shy\nDouble definition, verb and 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: Edifies the vacuous English knight in need of reform (10)","output":"### Answer: ENLIGHTENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Edifies\nAn anagram ('in need of reform') of TE ('**T**h**E** vacuous') plus 'English' plus N ('knight', 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: Largely superficial on-screen device (6)","output":"### Answer: CURSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: on-screen device\nA suntraction: CURSOR[y] ('superficial') 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: Feline coils wool (he's known for playing) (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TOM HANKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: he's known for playing\nA charade of TOM (cat, 'feline') plus HANKS ('coils wool'; HANK is listed as a verb, but as far as I can tell not in this sense, so I must interpret this as a noun, as coils of wool), for the 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: Everyman's retreated inside, mean Northern heavyweight wanting a game (9)","output":"### Answer: BADMINTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nAn envelope ('inside') of MI, a reversal ('retreated') of I'M ('Everyman's' \u2013 ie. Everyman is) in BAD ('mean') plus N ('Northern') plus TON ('heavyweight'). 'Wanting a' does not serve much purpose, unless 'mean' is BAAD."}
{"instruction":"You 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 issued punishment verbally (4)","output":"### Answer: FIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\nSounds like ('verbally') FINED ('issued 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: What's found in some sausages? (4)","output":"### Answer: SAGE \n ### Explanation: What's found in some sausages? (4)\nA hidden answer in 'sau**SAGE**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: Bringing off the boil, begin clam stews (9)","output":"### Answer: BECALMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bringing off the boil\nAn anagram ('stews') of 'begin clam'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hearty piece of steak and drinks (8)","output":"### Answer: CORDIALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinks\nA charade of CORDIAL ('hearty') plus S ('piece of **S**teak'). Not the happiest 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: Back-to-front Italian headgear worn by one in Gauguin's subject (6)","output":"### Answer: TAHITI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gauguin's subject\nA reversal ('back-to-front') of an envelope of I ('one') in IT ('Italian') plus HAT ('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: Playing Castle (card game) (4-6)","output":"### Answer: CATS-CRADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'castle 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: Perhaps Murdoch's integral to Blairism? (4)","output":"### Answer: IRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps Murdoch\nA hidden answer ('integral to') in 'Bla**IRIS**m', for the 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: Honest type dated cameraman (6,7)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE SHOOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honest type\nA charade of SQUARE ('dated') plus SHOOTER ('cameraman')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Implement argument over university city in California (7)","output":"### Answer: SPATULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Implement\nA charade of SPAT ('argument') ~~plus O ('over')~~ plus U ('university') plus LA (Los Angeles, 'city in 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: Jottings offering twisted attack (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jottings\nA reversal ('twisted') of SET ON ('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: Exceed a single in cricket after six balls (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERRUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exceed\nA charade of OVER ('six balls') plus RUN ('a single 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: Cracks up and leaves a ship on 15th March? (6,4,5)","output":"### Answer: SPLITS ONES SIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cracks up\nA charade of SPLITS ('leaves') plus ONE ('a') plus SS ('ship') plus IDES ('15th 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: Fleshy tissue and starter of escargots with the French bean (6)","output":"### Answer: LEGUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: bean\nA charade of LE ('the French') plus ('with' is a weak indicator of the order of the particles) GUM ('fleshy tissue') plus E ('starter of **E**scargots')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Losing time, ultimatums resolved, needing interdependence (9)","output":"### Answer: MUTUALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: interdependence\nAn anagram ('resolved') of 'ultima[t]ums' minus one T ('losing 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: Rector leaving, no drinks drunk, not slipping about (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NON-SKID \n ### Explanation: Definition: not slipping about\nAn anagram ('drunk') of 'no d[r]inks' minus the R ('rector leaving' \u2013 another questionable 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: Converted Siam dough in Indian Ocean port (9)","output":"### Answer: MOGADISHU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian Ocean port\nAn anagram ('converted') of 'Siam 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: Mottos without \u2026 without function (7)","output":"### Answer: SLOGANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mottos\nAn envelope ('without', the second one) of LOG (logarithm, 'function') in SANS ('without', the first 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, arty Roaring Twenties design embracing chrome ornamentation! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ART DECO \n ### Explanation: Initially, arty Roaring Twenties design embracing chrome ornamentation! (3,4)\nFirst letters ('initially') of '**A**rty **R**oaring** T**wenties **D**esign **E**mbracing **C**hrome **O**rnamentation', &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: Better-dressed nephew (not primarily shabbier) (7)","output":"### Answer: NATTIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better-dressed\nA charade of N ('nephew' \u2013 not a standard abbreviation) plus [t]ATTIER ('shabbier') minus the first letter ('not primarily')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 above board with fewer clouds seen (6)","output":"### Answer: FAIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More above board\nDouble 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 lacking faith not at bank job (5)","output":"### Answer: HEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: bank job\nA subtraction: [at]HEIST ('one lacking faith') minus AT ('not 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: Stokes is bowling? That's a blessing! (7)","output":"### Answer: BENISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a blessing\nBEN IS ON ('Stokes is bowling'), a reference to Ben Stokes, the bowler and captain of the England Test Cricket 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: Dissent shown by American gangster meeting official (7)","output":"### Answer: REFUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dissent\nA charade of REF (eg. football 'official') plus US ('American') plus AL (Capone, '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: Substance (heroin) found in part of Ireland (5)","output":"### Answer: MEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of Ireland\nA charade of MEAT ('substance') plus H ('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: Most elegant dog's seen in court (9)","output":"### Answer: CLASSIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most elegant\nAn envelope ('seen in') of LASSIE'S ('dog's') in CT ('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: Frothy stuff in bird's hole in the ground (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CUCKOO SPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frothy stuff\nA charade of CUCKOO'S ('bird's') plus PIT ('hole in the ground'). For the definition, 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: Mad turns creating shock (4)","output":"### Answer: STUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: shock\nA reversal ('turns') of NUTS ('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: They had characters arranged in circles in old offices (5-6)","output":"### Answer: DAISY-WHEELS \n ### Explanation: They had characters arranged in circles in old offices (5-6)\nA cryptic definition, referring to the all but 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: Late entertainer, greatest in the cemetery? (3,8)","output":"### Answer: MAX BYGRAVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Late entertainer\nMAX BY 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: Uninspiring game (4)","output":"### Answer: LAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uninspiring\nDouble 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 self-boosting drug obtained, something really good (3-7)","output":"### Answer: EGO-TRIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One self-boosting\nA charade of E ('drug') plus GOT ('obtained') plus RIPPER ('something really 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: Currency to recover, most importantly? (9)","output":"### Answer: CENTRALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: most importantly\nA charade of CENT ('currency') plus RALLY ('recover')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, one about to give a long account (5)","output":"### Answer: ILIAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long account\nA reversal ('about') of DAIL (Irish 'Parliament') plus I ('one'), with as definition a reference to Homer's detailed account of a short period in the siege of Troy."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaving a message? (7)","output":"### Answer: TWEETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nDouble 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: Show contempt for doctor, conveyed by digital signal (6)","output":"### Answer: BEMOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show contempt for\nAn envelope ('conveyed by') of MO ('doctor') in BECK ('digital signal' with a crooked finger)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Refinement of holy woman going round a church (6)","output":"### Answer: NUANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refinement\nA charade of NUAN, an envelope (going round') of 'a' in NUN ('holy woman'); plus CE ('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: Choosy lads spoilt in time at Rugby, say (10)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLDAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: time at Rugby, say\nAn anagram ('spoilt') of 'choosy lads', with reference to Rugby, the prominent 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: What sounds like zero marks (5)","output":"### Answer: NICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: marks\n'Sounds like' NIX ('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: New combination of art and levity in screen entertainment (7,2)","output":"### Answer: REALITY TV \n ### Explanation: Definition: screen entertainment\nAn anagram ('new combination') of 'art' plus 'levity'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 all this band is ordinary (4)","output":"### Answer: FESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tell all\nDouble definition; the first is a colloquial abbreviation for confess, the second refers to a , a basic heraldic form \u2013 'ordinary \u2013 on an escutcheon."}
{"instruction":"You 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 more damp \u2014 being changeable, as it were (8)","output":"### Answer: SWEATIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more damp\nAn anagram ('being changeable') of '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: Musician with superior number appearing in catalogue (8)","output":"### Answer: LUTENIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\nAn envelope ('appearing in') of U ('superior') plus TEN ('number') in LIST ('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: Little child is involved in a deception \u2014 gets punishment (10)","output":"### Answer: CHASTISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: punishment\nA charade of CH ('little child') plus ASTISING, an envelope ('involved in') of 'is' in A STING ('a deception')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 English do is not normal (9)","output":"### Answer: IRREGULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: not normal\nThe English verb 'do' (did, done) is 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: Absolute straightforwardness putting outsiders off (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolute\n[s]IMPLICIT[y] ('straightforwardness') minus its outer letters ('putting outsiders 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's scrutinised an explosive device in river (8)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's scrutinised\nAn envelope ('in') of A MINE ('an explosive device') in EXE ('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: Dash employed by various printers (6)","output":"### Answer: SPRINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dash\nA hidden answer ('employed by') in 'variou**S PRINT**ers'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 engineers rush up (6)","output":"### Answer: TRADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ship\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of RE (Royal 'engineers') plus DART ('rush')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 commotion outside? Inside you once played (5)","output":"### Answer: TOYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: played\nAn envelope ('outside, inside') of YE ('you once') in TO-D[o] ('commotion') 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: Red in revolutionary wrongdoing (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\nA reversal ('revolutionary') of TORT ('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: One embracing violent criminal in secret (6-6)","output":"### Answer: HUGGER-MUGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: in secret\nDefinition and literal interpretation; HUGGER ('one embracing') plus MUGGER ('violent 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: Bristles 'e'd begun to groom (8,7)","output":"### Answer: DESIGNER STUBBLE \n ### Explanation: Bristles 'e'd begun to groom (8,7)\nAn anagram ('to groom') of 'bristles 'e'd begun'). An amusing &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: Talk like the Beatles to right-winger (6)","output":"### Answer: CONFAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talk\nA charade of CON (we'll take that as an abbreviation for Conservative, 'right-winger') plus FAB (Four, the 'Beatles'),"}
{"instruction":"You 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 going back, walked across one unmade track (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DIRT ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: unmade track\nA charade of DIR, a reversal ('going back') of RID ('clear') plus TROAD, an envelope ('across') of A ('one') in TROD ('walked')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 comfortable \u2014 advocate getting new investment (8)","output":"### Answer: SNUGGEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely comfortable\nAn envelope ('getting \u2026 investment') of N ('new') in SUGGEST ('advocate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 large bull (6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bull\nA charade of DRIVE ('approach', golf) plus L ('large'). *As pointed out by ArmchairScot @26 et al, DRIVE as a driveway give a much better fit for 'approach'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 singer on dope cycling in house (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: house\nA charade of ORA (Rita, 'female singer') plus NGE, 'cycling' GEN ('dope'), for the (originally Dutch) Royal house of William III."}
{"instruction":"You 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 manipulates earl during two different services (8)","output":"### Answer: MASSEUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: She manipulates\nAn envelope (during') of E ('earl') in MASS plus USE ('two different services' \u2013 one religious, the second as in \"no earthly use\/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: Clashing with Troy, except if sweetheart intervenes (8)","output":"### Answer: TUNELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clashing\nAn envelope ('intervenes') of E ('sw**E**etheart') in T ('Troy', system of weights) plus UNLESS ('except 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: Absolute twist in tail describing Spieth's second round (6)","output":"### Answer: SPHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: round\nAn envelope ('describing') of p ('s**P**ieth's second') in SHERE, which is SHEER ('absolute') with the final RE transposed ('twist in 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: Those legal? Watch criminal avoid serious punishment (5,3,7)","output":"### Answer: CHEAT THE GALLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: avoid serious punishment\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'those legal 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: Returns policy is awful and ultimately needs changing \u2014 that is accepted (6)","output":"### Answer: YIELDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Returns\nAn envelope ('accepted') if IE ('that is') in YLDS, an anagram ('needs changing') of YSLD ('polic**Y** i**S** awfu**L** an**D** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One cadet in uniform's holding back (6)","output":"### Answer: UNITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: One\nA hidden ('holding') reversed ('back') answer in 'ca**DET IN U**niform'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, upset and unhappy over Carrie's last party (7)","output":"### Answer: HOEDOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: party\nAn envelope ('over') of E ('Carri**E**'s last') in HO, a reversal ('upset') of OH! ('I'm surprised') plus DOWN ('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: Foreign travels not on, causing trouble (5)","output":"### Answer: GRIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\nAn anagram ('travels') of 'f[o]reig[n]' minus the letters ON ('not on'), with another surface nod to COVID."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bloke in rowing venue's content to get honour (7)","output":"### Answer: ENNOBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: honour\nAn envelope ('in') of NOB ('posh bloke') in [h]ENLE[y] ('rowing venue') minus its outer letters ('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: Spoke total sense at last to Democrat (7)","output":"### Answer: UTTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoke\nA charade of UTTER ('total') plus E ('sens**E**at last') plus D ('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: Mac's breeding a bastard? (9)","output":"### Answer: GABERDINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mac\nAn anagram ('bastard') of 'breeding a'). The definition is a mackintosh 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: Deliver on contract (7)","output":"### Answer: RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliver\nA charade of RE ('on') plus LEASE ('contract')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 brief review journalist penned (6)","output":"### Answer: CREDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\nAn envelope ('penned') of ED ('journalist') in CRIT ('brief review')."}
{"instruction":"You 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? Ordered lager (English) and a mixer (6,3)","output":"### Answer: GINGER ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a mixer\nA charade of GIN ('drink') plus GERALE, an anagram ('ordered') of 'lager' plus E ('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: Poly associate admits 'I hated that'!Not exactly (7)","output":"### Answer: ROUGHLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not exactly\nAn envelope ('admits') of UGH ('I hated that') in ROLY ('poly associate' as in pudding)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 court in English city, not having succeeded (7)","output":"### Answer: ELECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: In\nAn envelope ('in', the second one) of CT ('court') in E ('English') plus LEED[s] ('city') minus the S ('not having 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: Millions implored to be socially responsible during pandemic? (6)","output":"### Answer: MASKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: socially responsible during pandemic\nA charade of M ('millions') plus ASKED ('implored')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 country after revolution with reputational damage? (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\nA charade of SU, a reversal ('after revolution') of US ('country'); plus STAIN ('reputational 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: Number here centre banned \u2014 day completely ruined (7)","output":"### Answer: SCREWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: completely ruined\nA charade of SC[o]RE ('number here' \u2013 referring to the clue number) minus the middle letter ('centre banned'); plus WED ('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: Everyone in the group heading off \u2014 he wasn't free (5)","output":"### Answer: HELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: he wasn't free\n[t]HE LOT ('the group') minus the first 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: Loose coins ruin her plans (8)","output":"### Answer: SHRAPNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loose coins\nAn anagram ('ruin') of 'her plans'. Collins gives this 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: 3 vehicle clamped in Kensington Gardens (5)","output":"### Answer: TONGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3 vehicle\nA hidden answer ('clamped in') in 'Kensing**TON GA**rdens'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Washington Post journalist took drugs (4)","output":"### Answer: USED \n ### Explanation: Definition: took drugs\nA charade of US ED ('perhaps Washington Post 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: Current head of school quits physics, say, about little cash at the beginning (10)","output":"### Answer: INCIPIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the beginning\nA charade of IN ('current') plus CIPIENCE, an envelope ('about') of IP (one P, 'little cash') in [s]CIENCE ('physics,say') minus the S ('head of **S**chool quits')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trotsky buys pint with old money (6)","output":"### Answer: LEPTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: old money\nAn envelope ('buys') of PT ('pint') in LEON (or Lev 'Trotsky'). According to Wikipedia, the term LEPTON is still used in Greece for a euro cent."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a delicate starter of p\u00e2t\u00e9 beforehand (8)","output":"### Answer: APPETITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taste\nA charade of 'a' plus P ('starter of **P**\u00e2t\u00e9') plus PETITE ('delicate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scoundrel breaks into song in rural paradise (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCADIA \n ### Explanation: Definition:  rural paradise\nAn envelope ('breaks into') of CAD ('scoundrel') in ARIA ('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: Criminal prepared to kidnap queen (7)","output":"### Answer: CROOKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\nAn envelope ('to kidnap') of R (*Regina*, 'queen') in COOKED ('prepared')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One running out of clothes? (8)","output":"### Answer: STREAKER \n ### Explanation: One running out of clothes? (8)\nCryptic 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: During two days US player once ran (6)","output":"### Answer: DASHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: ran\nAn envelope ('during') of ASHE ('US player once' Arthur, of tennis) in D D ('two 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: Provide excessively favourable conditions down under? (7-3)","output":"### Answer: FEATHER-BED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide excessively favourable conditions\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leaves capital \u00a31,000 pine (4)","output":"### Answer: LONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: pine\nA charade of LON[don] ('capital') minus DON ('fellow leaves') plus G ('\u00a31,000')."}
{"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: Choppers \u2014 helicopters transport emergency equipment to retiring leaders (5)","output":"### Answer: TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Choppers\nFirst letter ('leaders') in reverse order ('retiring') of '**H**elicopters **T**ransport **E**mergency **E**quipment **T**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: Dig out old wine \u2014 terrible! It lacks body (8)","output":"### Answer: EXCAVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dig out\nA charade of EX ('old') plus CAVA ('wine') plus TE ('**T**erribl**E** \u2013 it lacks 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: Hunter with dreadful curse has to be kept inside (8)","output":"### Answer: CHASSEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hunter\nAn envelope ('to be kept inside') of 'has' in CSEUR, an anagram ('dreadful') of '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: Tough little pieces skinned (4)","output":"### Answer: HARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\n[s]HARD[s] ('little pieces') minus its outer letters ('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: Keeling over, said to be legless in pub or restaurant (6)","output":"### Answer: INDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: restaurant\nAn envelope ('in') of DIA[s], a reversal ('keeling over') of 'said', minus its last letter (after the reversal \u2013 'legless') in INN ('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: Very slow girl eats up single calorie (7)","output":"### Answer: GLACIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very slow\nAn envelope ('eats') of LACI, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of I CAL ('single calorie') in GAL ('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: How to go from capitals of Spain, Russia, Qatar and Peru. (4)","output":"### Answer: STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: .\nS TO P, with the definition being the period after '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: Ideas at home on cooking venison with a bit of thyme (10)","output":"### Answer: INVENTIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ideas\nA charade of IN ('at home') plus VENTIONS, an anagram ('cooking') of 'venison' plus T ('bit of **T**hyme')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 race's talisman (6)","output":"### Answer: MASCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: talisman\nA charade of M ('master') plus ASCOT (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: Dire Straits event has no new time for parodies (10)","output":"### Answer: TRAVESTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: parodies\nAn anagram ('dire') of 'straits eve[nt' minus NT ('has no new 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 Dad's starting to recede (3)","output":"### Answer: PAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even\nA charade of PA ('dad') plus R ('starting to **R**ecede')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 3 in 1,000? (3)","output":"### Answer: INK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps 3\nA charade of 'in' plus K ('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: God wants daughter to protect bird forever (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: forever\nAn envelope ('to protect') of TERN ('bird') in [d]EITY ('god') minus the D ('wants 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: Difficulty for retiring opera singer to sack alto (7)","output":"### Answer: PROBLEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficulty\nA charade of PRO ('for') plus BLEM, a reversal ('retiring') of MELB[a] (Dame Nelly, 'opera singer') minus the A ('to sack alto')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 close to pay agreement (6)","output":"### Answer: TREATY \n ### Explanation: Definition: agreement\nA charade of TREAT ('doctor') plus Y ('close to pla**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: Work out 2 \u00f7 500 (6)","output":"### Answer: DEDUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work out\nAn envelope ('\u00f7', divided by) of D (Roman numeral '500') in DEUCE ('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: Multiple choice includes repetition (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: repetition\nA hidden answer ('includes') in 'multipl**E CHO**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: Desire to solve cryptic without thesaurus \u2013 finally! (4)","output":"### Answer: LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desire\nAn anagram ('cryptic') of '[s]olve' minus the S ('without thesauru**S** \u2013 finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bestow the title of 'sir' on Picaroon? Time to party till dawn! (4,1,5,2,2)","output":"### Answer: MAKE A NIGHT OF IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: party till dawn!\nThis parsing requires a little care: sounds like ('reportedly') MAKE A KNIGHT OF ('bestow the title of 'sir' on') plus I ('Picaroon'; of course, the nominative does not match the previous expression, so must not be seen as part of it) plus T ('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: Sought-after item from good pork pie manufacturer returned (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sought-after item\nA charade of G ('good') plus RAIL, a reversal ('returned') of LIAR ('pork pie manufacturer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one rule broken in rigged vote (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TRUE LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The one\nAn envelope ('in') of RUEL, an anagram ('broken') of 'rule' in TOVE, an anagram ('rigged') of 'vote'. 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: After new trouble, save digital enhancements here (4,3)","output":"### Answer: NAIL BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: digital enhancements here\nA charade of N ('new') plus AIL ('trouble') plus BAR ('save' \"they all escaped bar\/save 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: Answer on most of epic Faerie Queen (7)","output":"### Answer: TITANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faerie Queen\nA charade of TITANI[c] ('epic', James Cameron's film) minus the last letter ('most of') plus A ('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: Scholar in fresh air catching bees (5)","output":"### Answer: RABBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scholar\nAn envelope ('catching') of BB ('bees') in RAI, an anagram ('fresh') of '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: On isle, leave healthy food (9)","output":"### Answer: MANGETOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: healthy food\nA charade of MAN ('isle') plus GET OUT ('leave'), for the sugar snap pea (or snow pea)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Appealing on set or stage, entice running around (9)","output":"### Answer: TELEGENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appealing on set\nAn envelope ('around') of LEG ('stage') in TEENIC, an anagram ('running') of 'entice'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 statesman from Germany with zero cash abroad (5)","output":"### Answer: DOYEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Elder statesman\nA charade of D (IVR, 'Germany') plus O YEN ('zero cash' if you happen to be 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: Acclaim novel method when scrubbing inn (7)","output":"### Answer: OVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Acclaim\nA subtraction: [inn]OVATION ('novel method') minus ('when scrubbing') 'inn'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Claims member tucked into alcoholic drinks (7)","output":"### Answer: ALLEGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Claims\nAn envelope ('tucked in to') of LEG ('member') in ALES ('alcoholic 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: What female tanner may put on small strip (8)","output":"### Answer: SUNDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What female tanner may put on\nA charade of S ('small') plus UNDRESS ('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: Harden cover son's left out (5)","output":"### Answer: INURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harden\nIN[s]URE ('cover') minus the S ('son's left 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: Perhaps have received ideal offer at first (7,7)","output":"### Answer: PRESENT PERFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps have received\nA charade of PRESENT ('offer') plus PERFECT ('ideal'), for a grammatical construct of which 'have received' 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: Single quantity of DNA that I'm allocated? (2,10)","output":"### Answer: MY GENERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Single\n*Double definition, the first being a reference to the song by The Who.* *What I passed off as the second \"definition\" is better described as wordplay MY GENE RATION."}
{"instruction":"You 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 round hotel area head for interior shade (5)","output":"### Answer: KHAKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: shade\nA charade of KHAK, an envelope ('round') of H ('hotel') plus A ('area') in K K ('thousands'); plus I ('head for **I**nterior')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winging it in promo, politician to throw away \u00a31,000 (2-7)","output":"### Answer: AD-LIBBING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winging it\nA charade of AD ('promo') plus LIB ('politician') plus BIN ('throw away') plus G (\u00a31,000\u2032)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 school holidays, engaging one caretaker (7)","output":"### Answer: INTERIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: caretaker\nAn envelope ('engaging') of I ('one') in IN TERM ('out of school holidays')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 home, not from South American city (7)","output":"### Answer: HOUSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: American city\nA charade of HOUS[e] ('home') minus the last letter ('almost') plus TON, a reversal ('from south', in a down light) of '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 Parisian punching couple around hooter (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: hooter\nAn envelope ('punching') of LE ('the Parisian') in OWT, a reversal ('around') of TWO (\"couple')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 what fibbers do endlessly, one such as Boris (9)","output":"### Answer: INVENTORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: List\nA charade of INVEN[t] ('what fibbers do') minus the last letter ('endlessly') plus TORY ('one such as Boris')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 blocking ball by old footballer in decline (4,4,4)","output":"### Answer: PAST ONES BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: in decline\nAn envelope ('blocking') of TONE ('character') in PASS ('ball') plus BEST ('old footballer', George being the most prominent)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 right behind English in Second Division (9)","output":"### Answer: BELEAGUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trouble\nA charade of BELEAGUE, an envelope ('in') of E ('English') in B LEAGUE ('second division'); plus R ('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: Supply airlifted for end of fast festivity (3,2-4)","output":"### Answer: EID-AL-FITR \n ### Explanation: Definition: end of fast festivity\nAn anagram ('supply') of 'airlifted'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's lead article has sharp material (7)","output":"### Answer: NANKEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\nA charade of N ('**N**ewspaper's lead') plus AN (indefinite 'article') plus KEEN ('sharp')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 win over bowlers, say, in competition (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CHATS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tries to win over\nAn envelope ('in') of HATS ('bowlers, say') in CUP ('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: What Asian banks hold from half of factories etc (5)","output":"### Answer: INDUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Asian banks hold\nINDUS[tries] ('factories etc') minus its second '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: Judge, say, goes north round part of the summer (5)","output":"### Answer: GAUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\nAn envelope ('round') of AUG (August, 'part of summer') in GE, a reversal ('goes north' in a down light) of EG ('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: Rely on doctor, having cold in a university city \u2013 he takes bloods (5,7)","output":"### Answer: COUNT DRACULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: he takes bloods\nA charade of COUNT ('rely') plus DR ('doctor') plus ACULA, an envelope ('in') of C ('cold') in 'a' plus U ('university') plus LA (los Angeles, 'city'). A curious plural, 'bloods'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 robberies (4-3)","output":"### Answer: HOLD-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delays\nLike most two-word clues, a double definitiion."}
{"instruction":"You 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 colours shown by East End artist? (7)","output":"### Answer: RAINBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seven colours\nA charade of RA ('artist') IN BOW ('East End'; traditionally, a Cockney is someone born within earshot of Bow Bells, the bells of the church of St Mary-le-Bow 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: Primarily, 'Lord' in erstwhile genuflectory England? (5)","output":"### Answer: LIEGE \n ### Explanation: Primarily, 'Lord' in erstwhile genuflectory England? (5)\nFirat letters ('primarily') of '**L**ord **I**n **E**rstwhile **G**enuflectory **E**ngland', &lit \u2013 that is, the entire clue may be read as the wordplay described, bur also as 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: Without levity, individual, macho Australian's dismissed (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLEMNLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Without levity\nA charade of SOLE ('individual') plus M[a]NLY ('macho') minus the A ('Australian's 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: 'Veggie options?' 'Fruitcake and prune.' 'Let's.' (3,7)","output":"### Answer: NUT CUTLETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Veggie options?\nA charade of NUT ('fruitcake' as an insult to a person's intelligence) plus CUT ('prune') plus 'let'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: Bother, it's French bread (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bother\nDouble 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: Performed hip-hop for audience, wholly engrossed (4)","output":"### Answer: RAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wholly engrossed\nSounds like ('for audience') RAPPED ('performed hip-hop')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gratification in sun, aimless, unwinding (10)","output":"### Answer: SENSUALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gratification\nAn anagram ('unwinding') of 'sun aimless'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chronicler of nonsense Scottish island's brought back (8)","output":"### Answer: NARRATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chronicler\nA reversal ('brought back') of ROT ('nonsense') plus ARRAN ('Scottish 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: Unvariegated lowland? (5)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unvariegated\nDouble 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: Everyman cries loudly: take a close look (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: take a close look\nSounds like ('loudly') I BAWL ('Everyman cries')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 summer, there's a buzz about this hairstyle (7)","output":"### Answer: BEEHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairstyle\nWhat I refer to as a \"definition and literal interpretation\",; you might alternatively call 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: Unwillingly assembled French and German articles for exam (5,7)","output":"### Answer: UNDER PROTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unwillingly\nA charade (very unusually, indicated by 'assembled') of UN DER ('French and German articles', indefinite and definite respectively) plus PRO ('for') plus TEST ('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: Within gazebo I lie stagnating, extremely unctuous (7)","output":"### Answer: OILIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: extremely unctuous\nA hidden answer ('within') in 'gazeb**O I LIE ST**agnating'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 twice involved in horrible season: it's sickening (8)","output":"### Answer: NAUSEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sickening\nAn anagram ('horrible') of 'season' with U U ('united twice 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: Hard turf offered up for cash (4)","output":"### Answer: DOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: cash\nA reversal ('offered up' in a down light) of H ('hard') plus SOD ('turf')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 attendant has stories to reel off (3,7)","output":"### Answer: AIR HOSTESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former attendant\nAn anagram ('to reel off') of 'has 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: In Whitsun I tearfully wed (5)","output":"### Answer: UNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wed\nA hidden answer in 'Whits**UN I TE**arfully'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 assuming pseudonym abruptly in Balkan state (7)","output":"### Answer: ALBANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Balkan state\nAn envelope ('assuming') of BAN ('outlaw', verb) in ALIA[s] ('pseudonym') minus the last letter ('abruptly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 eagle represented old American icon (3,4,6)","output":"### Answer: THE LONE RANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old American icon\nAn anagram ('re-presented') of 'northern eagle'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 arrangement, a Wagnerian may offer a seasonal song (4,2,1,6)","output":"### Answer: AWAY IN A MANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a seasonal song\nAn anagram ('in arrangement') of 'a Wagnerian may'; not by Wagner, and not this 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: Improper to arrest working class (4-6)","output":"### Answer: BLUE-COLLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: working class\nA charade of BLUE ('improper', sexually explicit) plus COLLAR ('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: Epitaphs rewritten to become most jolly (8)","output":"### Answer: HAPPIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most jolly\nAn anagram ('rewritten') of 'epitaphs'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spiralling up, raven is a climber of sorts (7)","output":"### Answer: PARVENU \n ### Explanation: Definition: a climber of sorts\nAn anagram ('spiralling') of 'up raven'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 list altered showing characters like these (7)","output":"### Answer: ITALICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: characters like these\nAn anagram ('altered') of '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: Ace part of hospital getting prize (5)","output":"### Answer: AWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: prize\nA charade of 'a' plus WARD ('part of 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 time for potato, perhaps in taxi (4)","output":"### Answer: UBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: taxi\nA subtraction: [t]UBER ('potato, perhaps') minus the T ('no 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: Broadcast skirmish, so touch up pictures (8)","output":"### Answer: AIRBRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: touch up pictures\nA charade of AIR ('broadcast') plus BRUSH ('skirmish')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crockery may be flying! (6)","output":"### Answer: SAUCER \n ### Explanation: Crockery may be flying! (6)\nCrypticish 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: Two couches, a uniform between them smeared (8)","output":"### Answer: BEDAUBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: smeared\nAn envelope ('between them') of 'a' plus U ('uniform') in BED BED ('two couches')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 road through most of Russian city that is in pieces (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: that is in pieces\nAn envelope ('through') of AI (A1, 'main road' though not as main as it once was) in MOSC[ow] ('Russian city') minus the last two letters ('most of', which more often docks just one 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: Such a corrupt fund that is melting messily away (5)","output":"### Answer: SLUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such a corrupt fund\nDouble 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: Aloud, criticise a vote counter smoking this? (9)","output":"### Answer: PANATELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: smoking this?\nSounds like ('aloud') PAN A TELLER ('criticise a vote 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: Mean to be taking off some rind? (12)","output":"### Answer: CHEESEPARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cause carnage, shortly bid to relax (12)","output":"### Answer: BLOODTHIRSTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eager to cause carnage\nAn anagram ('relax') of 'shortly bid 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: Beans finished in seconds? (7-2)","output":"### Answer: RUNNERS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: seconds\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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? Sounds like a cow at end of lane (5)","output":"### Answer: MOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deer\nA charade of MOOS ('sounds like a cow') plus E ('end of lan**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: Communications that may bring a smile (6)","output":"### Answer: EMAILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Communications\nAn anagram ('that may bring') of 'a 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: For the present, this part of tourist attraction remains open (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GIFT SHOP \n ### Explanation: For the present, this part of tourist attraction remains open (4,4)\nCryptic 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: Pet, what are you in after nine gear changes? (6)","output":"### Answer: KITTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pet\nKIT TEN \u2013 KIT as what you are wearing. An indication by example \u2013 not all kittens are pets (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: Remarkably rare find that is out of our range (8)","output":"### Answer: INFRARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: out of our range\nAn anagram ('remarkably') of 'rare find', the 'range' being of 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: Assailant here needs a good hiding (6)","output":"### Answer: AMBUSH \n ### Explanation: Assailant here needs a good hiding (6)\nCryptic 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: Spoke of part of arm (6)","output":"### Answer: RADIUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoke\nDouble 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: Ride this, trampling over everyone (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUGHSHOD \n ### Explanation: Ride this, trampling over everyone (9)\nCryptic definitionish."}
{"instruction":"You 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 seethe with excitement for this race (12)","output":"### Answer: STEEPLECHASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this race\nAn anagram ('with excitement') of 'places seethe'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 way a short distance (5)","output":"### Answer: AFOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Under way\nA charade of 'a' plus FOOT (fairly '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: Minister who sounds like a Charlie (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAPLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minister\n'Sounds like' CHAPLIN ('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: Replace electricity Her Grace wasted (8)","output":"### Answer: RECHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Replace electricity\nAn anagram ('wasted') of 'Her 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: Temporary break ruins routine print (12)","output":"### Answer: INTERRUPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Temporary break\nAn anagram ('ruins') of 'routine 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: Pilot needs this to be highly accurate (9)","output":"### Answer: ALTIMETER \n ### Explanation: Pilot needs this to be highly accurate (9)\nA play on 'highly' as measuring 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: Regularly humbled rogue seeks top-class techie (4,4)","output":"### Answer: UBER GEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: top-class techie\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 'h**U**m**B**l**E**d **R**o**G**u**E** s**E**e**K**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: Some Northern Irish players unhappy (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: unhappy\nDOWN CAST ('some Northern Irish players', a reference to County 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 has horse slaughtered and ritually prepared (6)","output":"### Answer: KOSHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: ritually prepared\nA charaed of K ('king', chess) plus OSHER, an anagram ('slaughtered') of '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: Part of entrance security vital to flat (6)","output":"### Answer: KEYPAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of entrance security\nA charade of KEY ('vital') plus PAD (apartment, '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: The girl from Montpellier (5)","output":"### Answer: ELLIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The girl\nA hidden answer in 'Montp**ELLIE**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: Is appearing in better act with zero rehearsal (9)","output":"### Answer: IMPROVISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: act with zero rehearsal\nAn envelope ('in') of 'is' in IMPROVE ('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: Took a picture that includes this game (5)","output":"### Answer: OKAPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: this game\nA hidden answer ('that includes') in 'to**OK A PI**cture'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 expert fabricated ahead of time (7)","output":"### Answer: PRETEXT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excuse\nA charade of PRETEX, an anagram ('fabricated') of 'expert'; plus ('ahead of') T ('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: Inconclusive row echoed in article relating to old university (7)","output":"### Answer: OXONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: relating to old university\nA charade of OXO ('inconclusive row' in noughts and crosses) plus NI, a reversal ('echoed') of 'in' plus AN (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: Something intoxicating about kiss? A lot could turn on it (4)","output":"### Answer: AXLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lot could turn on it\nAn envelope ('about') of X ('kiss') in ALE ('something intoxicating')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leader of tiny organised protest about nothing (10)","output":"### Answer: TRANSITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\nA charade of T ('leader of **T**iny') plus RAN ('organised') plus SITION, am envelope ('about') of O ('nothing') in SIT IN ('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: Intersects with 4, like 23 and 26 (7)","output":"### Answer: CROSSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intersects\n'23' HINNY and 26 TIGON are genetic 4 MIXTURES, hence CROSSES"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shotgun \u2014 Bond has two (7)","output":"### Answer: NOUGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bond has two\nAn anagram ('modified') of 'shotgun', with reference to 007."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to another rank, bishop checking again (10)","output":"### Answer: BREVETTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moving to another rank\nA charade of B ('bishop') plus RE-VETTING ('checking again'), 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: Skin, so to speak, brace of ducks (4)","output":"### Answer: PAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: brace of ducks\nSounds like ('so to speak') PARE ('skin', 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: Like part of Africa, loves idiosyncrasy (7)","output":"### Answer: NILOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like part of Africa\nA charade of NIL plus O (both representing zero, 'loves') plus TIC ('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: Playing duo that is in a way most unpleasant (7)","output":"### Answer: SNIDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most unpleasant\nA charade of SN (south and north, in bridge 'playing duo') plus ID EST ('that is in a way' \u2013 in a Latin 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: Result of unusual match can, eclipsing game for two (5)","output":"### Answer: TIGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result of unusual match\nAn envelope ('eclipsing') of GO ('game for two') in TIN ('can'), for a cross between a lion and a tiger."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cross belonging to church, with new hymn (9)","output":"### Answer: INCENSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting cross\nA charade of IN ('belonging to') plus CE ('church') plus N ('new') plus SING ('hymn', verb), with the definition 'getting' in the sense of 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: Showing cases spread out over part of plane in consumer guides (7,8)","output":"### Answer: DISPLAY CABINETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing cases\nAn envelope ('in') of SPLAY ('spread out') plus ('over' in a down light) CABIN ('part of plane') in DIETS ('consumer 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: Petition befitting love, bearing ring (6,2)","output":"### Answer: APPEAL TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Petition\nAn envelope ('bearing') of PEAL ('ring') in APT ('befitting') plus O ('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: Letter and next two found between opposing letters in manuscript (5)","output":"### Answer: CODEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: manuscript\nA charade of C ('letter', arbitrary) plus ODEX, an envelope ('found between') of DE ('next two' letters following C) in OX ('opposing letters' \u2013 noughts and crosses 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: Vote with workers in messy situations \u2014 their constituents are diverse (8)","output":"### Answer: MIXTURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: their constituents are diverse\nAn envelope ('in') of X ('vote') plus TU (Trade Union, 'workers' in MIRES ('messy situations')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Louis, for one, found in meditative practice (4,2)","output":"### Answer: ZERO IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Focus\nAn envelope ('found in') of ROI (French king, 'Louis for one') in ZEN ('meditative 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: Turns I botched, including three in game of ill repute (9)","output":"### Answer: NOTORIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: of ill repute\nAn anagram ('botched') of 'turns I' 'including' O O O ('three in game' \u2013 three turns in noughts and crosses)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that's taken over island that's taken over island (6)","output":"### Answer: TAHITI \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\nI think I have the right definition! A reversal (the second 'that's taken over') of I (the first 'island') plus TIHAT, an envelope (the first 'taken over') of I (the second 'island') in 'that' (the first). And the party of the first part \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: Women's part of test? Attempt, having secured a get-up that ensures success (7,8)","output":"### Answer: WINNING STRATEGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: that ensures success\nA charade of W ('women') plus INNINGS ('part of test' cricket) plus TRATEGY, a envelope ('having secured') of 'a' plus TEG, a reversal (-'up' in a down light) of 'get'- 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: Like unedited report and leader in Guardian, agreeing (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSENTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: agreeing\nA charade of AS SENT IN ('like unedited report') plus G ('leader in 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: There's nothing like it on bone \u2014 is much initially cut? (8)","output":"### Answer: NONESUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's nothing like it\nFirst letters removed ('initially cut') from 'o**N** b**ONE** i**S** m**UCH**'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 had need to be converted \u2014 used cross to achieve goal (6,2)","output":"### Answer: HEADED IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: used cross to achieve goal\nAn anagram ('to be converted') of 'I had need', with the answer a reference to soccer."}
{"instruction":"You 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 you exploded about line in speech containing nothing bad? (6)","output":"### Answer: EULOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech containing nothing bad\nAn envelope ('about') of L ('line') in EUOGY, an anagram ('exploded') of 'eg 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: Exchange first two pieces in game as gambit (6)","output":"### Answer: TACTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: gambit\nThe 'game' being TIC-TAC-TOE, better known in England as noughts and crosses."}
{"instruction":"You 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 horse shedding weight at the start, or another equine (5)","output":"### Answer: HINNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: another equine\nA subtraction: [w]HINNY ('sound made by horse') minus the initial W ('shedding **W**eight at the start'), for the cross of a stallion and a jenny, a female donkey (as opposed to a mule, which has a donkey for father, and mare for 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: Sort of dress said to restrain a disciplinarian? (9)","output":"### Answer: STRAPLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of dress\n'Said' does not indicate a homophone, but means that issuing the command STRAP LESS might do the 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: Is a consumer jailed without society? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PUTS AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is a consumer\nAn envelope ('without') of S ('society') in PUT AWAY ('jailed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 German's attempt to interrupt call by hospital (8)","output":"### Answer: VISIGOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old German\nAn envelope ('to interrupt') of GO ('attempt') in VISIT ('call') plus H ('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: Beaune, not the ultimate in wine, drunk with date and flowing water (6)","output":"### Answer: DANUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flowing water\nAn anagram ('drunk') of 'Beaun[e]' minus the E ('not the ultimate in win**E**') plus D ('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: Brood that might be disengaged (6)","output":"### Answer: CLUTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brood\nDouble 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: Employ information technology in low-key, on-screen assistance (8)","output":"### Answer: SUBTITLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on-screen assistance\nAn envelope ('employ \u2026 in') of IT ('information technology') in SUBTLE ('low-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: Disease makes son shapely (6)","output":"### Answer: SCURVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disease\nA charade of S ('son') plus CURVY ('shapely')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shortage of boxes? Shame, but no pressure (8)","output":"### Answer: SPARSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shortage\nA charade of SPARS ('boxes') plus [p]ITY ('shame') minus the P ('no 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: Bullying has journalists con\u00advinced to drop leader (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESSURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bullying\nA charade off PRESS ('journalists') plus [s]URE ('convinced') minus the first letter ('to drop 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: To some extent includes cryptic spot (6)","output":"### Answer: DESCRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: spot\nA hidden answer ('to some extent') in 'inclu**DES CRY**ptic'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 glass on a mobile (2,4,2)","output":"### Answer: AS LONG AS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provided\nAn anagram ('mobile') of 'glass 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: Bear out of honey finally, after changing fiver (6)","output":"### Answer: VERIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear out\nA charade of VERIF, an anagram ('changing') of 'fiver'; plus Y ('hone**Y** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 time around noon \u2014 can't wait! (6)","output":"### Answer: URGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: can't wait\nA charade of N ('noon') in URGE ('drive') plus T ('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: Fast current at the start makes you anxious (8)","output":"### Answer: INSECURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: anxious\nA charade of IN ('current') plus SECURE ('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: A girl more suited for performance (9)","output":"### Answer: RIGMAROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: performance\nAn anagram ('suited'?) of 'a girl 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: Pitch spread in piles (5)","output":"### Answer: SPIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pitch\nAn anagram ('spread') of 'piles'. My first reaction was that 'in' did not sit well in the wordplay, but the clue might be seen as an abbreviated version of something like: \"A word meaning pitch, which may be seen spread in 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: List includes Independent Party (7)","output":"### Answer: ROISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Party\nAn envelope ('includes') of I ('independent') in ROSTER ('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: Pound back on hot dog (5)","output":"### Answer: POOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\nA charade of POOC, a reversal ('back') of COOP ('pound' in the sense of enclosure, yer another excuse for the link to the ); plus H ('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: Losing hair, Uriah Heep's playing southern city of old (7)","output":"### Answer: EPHESUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: city of old\nA charade of EPHESU, an anagram ('playing') of 'u[riah] heeps' minus ('losing') the letters of *'hair'; plus S ('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: Bank management furniture (9)","output":"### Answer: SIDEBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: furniture\nA charade of BANK ('side') plus BOARD ('management')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 that is contributing to heavy breathing (7)","output":"### Answer: PANTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Underwear\nAn envelope ('contributing to') of I.E. ('that is') in PANTS ('heavy breathing')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 spreadsheet user thanks innovative Labour technology head (9)","output":"### Answer: TABULATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe spreadsheet user\nA charade of TA ('thanks') plus BULATOR, an anagram ('innovative') of 'labour' plus T ('**T**echnology 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: Irish town's company provides assistance to wine drinker? (9)","output":"### Answer: CORKSCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: assistance to wine drinker?\nCORK'S CREW ('Irish town's 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: Wagging tongues in your heartless youth (9)","output":"### Answer: YOUNGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: youth\nAn envelope ('in') of OUNGSTE, an anagram ('wagging') of 'tongues' in YR ('**Y**ou**R** 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: Wet person in debt included in cast (7)","output":"### Answer: SHOWERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wet\nAn envelope ('included in') of OWER ('person in debt') in SHY ('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: Course initially falls short in banqueting (7)","output":"### Answer: EASTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Course\nA subtraction: [f]EASTING ('banqueting') minus the F, with your choice of the mechanism \u2013 either F as the first letter or 'initially **F**alls'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is getting up \u2014 fabulous flyer needs company (7)","output":"### Answer: SIROCCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wind\nA charade of SI, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of 'is' plus ROC ('fabulous flyer') plus CO ('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: Senior Tory leaders getting in by means of Panorama (5)","output":"### Answer: VISTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Panorama\nAn envelope ('getting in') of ST ('**S**enior **T**ory leaders') in VIA ('by means 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: Rival holding back Greek fashion (5)","output":"### Answer: FORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashion\nAn envelope ('holding') of RG, a reversal ('back') of GR ('Greek') in FOE ('rival')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 found on the Thames? (7)","output":"### Answer: BELFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nDevious: Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, and the Belfast-on-Thames is , now a museum ship 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: Gentle sound putting butter on bread? (3-1-3)","output":"### Answer: PIT-A-PAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gentle sound\nA pun."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in Australian city dropping back (4)","output":"### Answer: PERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forward\nA subtraction: PERT[h] ('Australian city') minus the 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: A virtual fool, thirty, dressed up as children's character (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TOOTH FAIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: children's character\nAn anagram ('dressed up') of 'a' plus 'foo[l]' ('virtual fool' \u2013 but not quite) plus 'thirty'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in fun dismissing leader (8)","output":"### Answer: ALLIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Union\nA subtraction: [d]ALLIANCE ('fun') minus the first letter ('dismissing 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: Exciting piece from Bremen (thus in German) (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTHUSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exciting\nA hidden answer ('piece from') in 'Brem**EN THUS IN G**erman'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fixer (5)","output":"### Answer: SCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Con\nDouble 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: Prayer about body half lost in heaven? (5)","output":"### Answer: ABOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in heaven?\nAn envelope ('about') of 'bo[dy]' minus the last two letters ('half lost') in AVE (Maria, '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: Idiot called when first of messages missed, produced a tweet? (9)","output":"### Answer: TWITTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: produced a tweet\nA charade of TWIT ('idiot') plus TER[m]ED ('called') minus the M ('when first of **M**essages 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: Country in Iran having disheartened Slovak, unfortunately (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SRI LANKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn anagram ('unfortunately') of 'Iran' plus 'Sl[ov]ak' minus two middle 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: Off past this London station goes old raconteur in speech? (6)","output":"### Answer: EUSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: this London station\nEUSTON 'off' sounds like ('in speech') Ustinov, Peter, the 'old raconteur'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in beard made of ice, did you say? (10)","output":"### Answer: CHINCHILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fur\nSounds like ('did you say?') CHIN CHILLER (\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: God returned in screen idol (4)","output":"### Answer: ODIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('returned') answer in 'scree**N IDO**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: Novelist and ex-con back in custody for sport (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCHERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\nA charde of ARCHER ( Baron Archer of Weston-super-Mare, 'novelist and ex-con') plus Y ('bsck in custod**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: Old lover in affair showing some muscle? (7)","output":"### Answer: FLEXING \n ### Explanation: Definition: showing some muscle\nAn envelope ('in') of EX ('old lover') in FLING ('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: Criminal nowhere \u2014 Butler did it! (7)","output":"### Answer: EREWHON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butler did it\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'nowhere', for the novel by Samuel Butler."}
{"instruction":"You 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 furniture in airport initially changed (5)","output":"### Answer: FUTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comfortable furniture\nLUTON is the '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: Comfortable furniture in place over river (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comfortable furniture\nA charade of SET ('place') plus TEES ('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: Overwhelming quantity 15, according to the French? (9)","output":"### Answer: AVALANCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Overwhelming quantity\nOuch. If said with an outrageously fake French accent, 15 HAVE LUNCH might sound like this \u2013 possibly with an article in 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: Speaker's authority in chamber (7)","output":"### Answer: AURICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: chamber\nSounds something like ORACLE ('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: Drunk low on Stella has Chenin blanc never! (3,1,9,6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: NOT A SNOWBALL\u2019S CHANCE IN HELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: never!\nAn anagram ('drunk') of 'low on Stella has Chenin blanc'. Stella is a brand of beer, and chenin blanc a grape varietal, or a wine made 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: Eat meat having dropped article inside loin and leg (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HAVE LUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eat\nAn envelope ('inside') of VE[a]L ('meat') minus the A ('having dropped article') in HAUNCH ('loin and 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: King's predecessor in restaurant listened to old citizen (7)","output":"### Answer: BURGHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: old citizen\nSounds like ('listened to') BURGER 'King' ('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: Tail one wags, extreme part (7)","output":"### Answer: TOENAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: extreme part\nAn anagram ('wags') of 'tail 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: English poet, sensation (7)","output":"### Answer: EMOTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: sensation\nA charade of E ('English') plus MOTION (Sir Andrew, '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: Attachment to boat behind 25 10 in large ship, by the sound of it? (6)","output":"### Answer: ANCHOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attachment to boat\nThe answer to 25 is SIOUX, and 10, PERT, so SIOUX PERT ANCHOR sounds like ('by the sound of it') SUPERTANKER ('large 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: People in North America (6\/4, essentially) (5)","output":"### Answer: SIOUX \n ### Explanation: Definition: People in North America\nAn envelope ('\/' \u2013 divided by)of [f]OU[r] ('4 essentially') in SIX ('6')."}
{"instruction":"You 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: money mislaid at the back of inspector's carriages \u2014 it ends in Lost Property (9)","output":"### Answer: DISTRAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it ends in Lost Property\nA charade of DI'S ('inspector's') plus TRAIN ('carriages') plus 't[rouble] minus ROUBLE ('money mislais'). Distraint is the siezure of goods for 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: Died before becoming a poet (5)","output":"### Answer: DANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a poet\nA charade of D ('died') plus 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: Scarlet woman in court, English: her name? (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARLOTTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: her name?\nAn envelope ('in') of HARLOT ('scarlet woman') in CT ('court') plus E ('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: Desperate man welcomes four in bed (5)","output":"### Answer: DIVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: bed\nAn envelope ('welcomes') of IV (Roman numeral, 'four') in DAN ('desperate man' in The Dandy comic)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with very strange name (6)","output":"### Answer: WYVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heraldic beast\nA charade of W ('with') plus YVER, an anagram ('strange') of 'very' plus N ('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: Turner sketched a general, partly from the rear (8)","output":"### Answer: RENEGADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turner\nA hidden ('partly') reversed ('from the rear') answer in 'sketch**ED A GENER**al'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 relaxing brought over, for example tea (7)","output":"### Answer: MASSAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something relaxing\nA reversal ('brought over') of EG ('for example') plus ASSAM ('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: Humble Catholic hasn't lost any fingers (7)","output":"### Answer: CHASTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humble\nA charade of C ('Catholic') plus HAS TEN ('hasn't lost any fingers'); 'humble' 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: Stretch of water for which rower perhaps needs love and energy (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE NILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stretch of water\nA charade of BLUE ('rower, perhaps') plus NIL (zero, 'love') plus 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: Even money, in truth (6)","output":"### Answer: SMOOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Even\nAn envelope ('in') of M ('money') in SOOTH ('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: Regret loss of earth washed off mountains (5)","output":"### Answer: MOURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regret\nA reference to the Mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland \u2013 minus the E ('loss 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: Pounds a bit short, saving one in case for a significant event (9)","output":"### Answer: MILESTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a significant event\nAn envelope ('saving') of I ('one') plus LEST ('in case' \u2013 kind of equivalent, but kind of direct opposite?) in MONE[y] ('pounds') minus the last letter ('a bit 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: Loud breather chucked away (5)","output":"### Answer: FLUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: chucked away\nA charade of F (*forte*, 'loud') plus LUNG ('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: In teeming rain, a compiler put on shirt: will this keep it off? (9)","output":"### Answer: TARPAULIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: will this keep it off?\nA charade of T ('shirt') plus ARPAULIN, an envelope ('in') of PAUL ('a compiler' of Guardian crosswords) in ARIN, an anagram (teeming') of 'rain', with 'put on' giving the order of the 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: Is it possible he could be heard? Great! (6)","output":"### Answer: MIGHTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great\nSounds like ('could be heard') MIGHT HE ('is it possible 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: Like streakers, dodging about to avoid capture at last (8)","output":"### Answer: STARKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like streakers\nAn anagram ('dodging about') of 'str[e]akers' minus an E ('to avoid captur**E** at last'), with an extended 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: Deep red jumper chap's shut away (6)","output":"### Answer: MAROON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deep red\nAn envelope ('shut away') of ROO (kangaroo, 'jumper') in MAN ('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: Routine disturbed awaiting delivery (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN UTERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: awaiting delivery\nAn anagram ('disturbed') of '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: Python finally slithering by fence (6)","output":"### Answer: PALING \n ### Explanation: Definition: fence\nA charade of PALIN (Michael, member of the Monty 'Python' comedy team) plus G ('finally slitherin**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: Getting stand with legs well spaced, led off with violin (8)","output":"### Answer: STRADDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stand with legs well spaced\nA charade of STRAD (Stradivarius 'violin') plus DLE, an anagram ('off') of '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: Island one wouldn't yield, if extremely resolute (4)","output":"### Answer: INCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nDouble definition, the second allusive."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comprehensive college? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALL SOULS \n ### Explanation: Comprehensive college? (3,5)\nA cryptic reference to an Oxford college \u2013 and a questionable one, since All Souls does not take undergraduates."}
{"instruction":"You 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 ingrained dirt finally wiped (4)","output":"### Answer: GRIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ghastly\nA subtraction: GRIM[e] ('ingrained dirt') minus the last letter ('finally wiped')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 way to make Brie? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SHORT CUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quick way\nWordplay in the answer: 'Brie' is BRIEF (SHORT) minus its lst 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: Bird, large one about to be caged? (7)","output":"### Answer: PELICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nAn implied envelope of L ('large') plus I (one') plus CA (*circa*, 'about') IN PEN ('to be caged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sort of knight (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrong\nDouble 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: Grumpy companion, underhand, about to go up (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grumpy companion\nAn envelope ('about') of EEP, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of PEE ('to go') in SLY ('underhand'), for one of the Seven Dwarfs, as named by Disney."}
{"instruction":"You 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 reporter's stint inexcusably deficient (6)","output":"### Answer: TINTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy reporter\nA hidden answer ('deficient') in 's**TINT IN**excusably'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Centralised arrangement for employment qualifications (11)","output":"### Answer: CREDENTIALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: employment qualifications\nAn anagram ('arrangement') of 'centralised'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ransome's written about a group in a boat (7)","output":"### Answer: OARSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a group in a boat\nAn anagram ('written about') 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: Revolutionary painting? Very upset: it's hard work (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAVAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard work\nA charade of TRA, a reversal ('revolutionary') of ART ('painting') plus V ('very') plus AIL ('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: Leaves out some whom I.T. suggests (5)","output":"### Answer: OMITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaves out\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'wh**OM I.T. S**uggests."}
{"instruction":"You 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 duck \u2013 or beautiful bird (8)","output":"### Answer: FLAMINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: beautiful bird\nA charade of FLAMING ('blasted') plus O (zero, '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: United appoint endlessly wealthy Australian dietician, ultimately opposed to apple pie? (10)","output":"### Answer: UNAMERICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: opposed to apple pie?\nA charade of U ('united') plus NAME ('appoint') plus RIC[h] ('wealthy') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus A ('Australian') plus N ('dieticia**N** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyman finally did change a lightbulb \u2013 in a manner of speaking (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: lightbulb \u2013 in a manner of speaking\nA charade of I ('Everyman') plus D E, the last letters ('finally') of 'di**D** chang**E**' 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: Friends: they'll give you flowers (4)","output":"### Answer: BUDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friends\nDouble 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: Mountain rock by cape; piercing yell \u2013 who's making it? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SCREECH OWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: who's making it?\nA charade of SCREE ('mountain rock') plus C ('cape') plus HOWL ('piercing 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: Male bird of prey one captured with weapon (8)","output":"### Answer: TOMAHAWK \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\nAn envelope ('captured') of A ('one') in TOM ('male') plus HAWK ('bird 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: Provide new container for flipping drunkard (5)","output":"### Answer: REPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provide new container\nA reversal ('flipping') of TOPER ('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: Land in trouble tucking into dodgy cure (7)","output":"### Answer: ECUADOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\nAn envelope ('tucking into') of ADO ('trouble') in ECUR, an anagram ('dodgy') of '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: No longer working, detective, unerring marksman (4-3)","output":"### Answer: DEAD-EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: unerring marksman\nA charade of DEAD ('no longer working') plus EYE (private of that kind, '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: Blockbusting books from footballer and comedian (11)","output":"### Answer: BESTSELLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blockbusting books\nA charade of BEST ('footballer', George being the most famous) plus SELLERS (Peter, '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: I'm taken aback and largely ill on a French island (7)","output":"### Answer: CORSICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: French island\nA charade of COR ('I'm taken aback') plus SIC[k] ('ill') minus its last letter ('largely') 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: Needs hem altering, being tangled up (8)","output":"### Answer: ENMESHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: tangled up\nAn anagram ('altering') of 'needs 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: Eagle \u2013 rather nautical eagle, primarily? (4)","output":"### Answer: ERNE \n ### Explanation: Eagle \u2013 rather nautical eagle, primarily? (4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**E**angle **R**ather** N**autical **E**agle', with an &lit definition \u2013 that is, the entire clue functions as definition as well as 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: Tantalised by a little bird, I will have dined on starter of duck (10)","output":"### Answer: TITILLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tantalised\nA charade of TIT ('a little bird') plus I'LL ('I will') plus ATE ('dined') plus D ('starter of **D**uck')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rattle and bell, often (5)","output":"### Answer: ALARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rattle\nI suppose one would call this 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: A little barista in Edinburgh is covered in blotches (7)","output":"### Answer: STAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: covered in blotches\nA hidden answer ('a little') in 'bari**STA IN ED**inburgh'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unhealthy cornet cut out, assuming bachelor's wanting vegan fare (7,6)","output":"### Answer: COCONUT BUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegan fare\nAn envelope ('assuming') of B ('bachelor') in COCONUTUTTER, an anagram ('unhealthy?) of 'cornet cut out'. 'Wanting' as a link word has been used by Everyman before, and I still do not 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: Regrettably, a tour fell flat making you nervous (3,2,1,7)","output":"### Answer: ALL OF A FLUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: nervous\nAn anagram ('regrettably'?) of 'a tour fell 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: Minister having disagreement about church to speak with delicacy (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MINCE WORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: speak with delicacy\nAn envelope ('about') of CE ('Church' of England) in MIN ('minister') plus WORDS ('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: Protection from wind given to top pilot in film (8)","output":"### Answer: SCARFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\nA charade of SCARF ('protection from wind') plus ACE ('top pilot'). Decidedly misleading."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chump and onion that's hard to see? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DIM BULB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chump\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shore up revival for legendary musician (7)","output":"### Answer: ORPHEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary musician\nAn anagram ('revival') of 'shore 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: Doesn't show animals' skin (5)","output":"### Answer: HIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doesn't show\nDouble 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: Superstar's out of work, we're told (4)","output":"### Answer: IDOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superstar\nSounds like ('we're told') IDLE ('out 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: To feed starving mutt, this woman's focus \u2014 there's nothing from table (6,7)","output":"### Answer: MOTHER HUBBARD \n ### Explanation: To feed starving mutt, this woman's focus \u2014 there's nothing from table (6,7)\nA charade of MOT, which is 'mutt' with the internal letters replaced by O (nothing inside \u2013 i.e. 'starving') plus HER ('this woman's') plus HUB ('focus') plus B[o]ARD ('table') minus the O ('there's nothing from'). Complicated, but I prefer this to treating MOTHER as 'this woman'. The clue is then an &lit. *As James @29, to whom thanks, points out, the O in MOT is the one taken from B[o]ARD at the other end of the clue. Waste not, want 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: Notice accepted by Italian who has work on the way? (7)","output":"### Answer: ROADMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: who has work on the way?\nAn envelope ('accepted by') of AD ('notice') in ROMAN ('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: One entering time that's competitive \u2014 not this? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIVIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: not this?\nA envelope ('entering') of I ('one') in T ('time') plus RIVAL ('that's competitive')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 strict diet for one apparently leading pack? (5)","output":"### Answer: VEGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: strict diet\nOver to you: I toyed with I'VE GANG, but I cannot quite make it work. *Thanks Flavia @1; it is an implied envelope (which I ought to have seen, having blogged a similar one in the Imogen last week) of EG ('for one') IN VAN ('apparently leading pack'). I think that is much preferable to the second thoughts of Flavia @2, with 'pack' as the envelope indicator, which has syntax problems (the adjectival 'leading' and 'pack' itself). Curiously, the correct parsing came to me out of nowhere at an ungodly hour this 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: The air crew produces witness caught by shed (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SEA SHANTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: The air crew produces\nA charade of SEA, sounding like ('caught') SEE ('witness') plus SHANTY (hovel, 'shed'). For the definition, try putting 'that' after '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: Queen ruled out Observer? (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Observer\nNOT ER ('Queen ruled 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: An afternoon brew, when chap's opening the drink down under (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TASMAN SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the drink down under\nAn envelope ('opening') of AS ('when') plus MAN\"S ('chap's') in TEA ('an afternoon 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: Work like 'The Raven'? Put in 'Always' and 'Nevermore', say (9)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'Always' and 'Nevermore', say\nA charade of OP ('work') plus POSITES, an envelope ('in') of SIT ('put') in POE'S ('like The Raven' \u2013 a reference to Edgar Allen Poe's 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: Trained soldiers repeatedly left deserts arid (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: arid\nA subtraction: DRI[ll]ED ('trained soldiers', verb) minus LL ('repeatedly left deserts\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shouldn't have eg Yankees bagging our seats (9)","output":"### Answer: TABOURETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: seats\nAn envelope ('bagging') of 'our' in TA (thank you, 'you shouldn't have') plus BETS ('eg Yankees' \u2013 an elaborate multiple bet 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: Sort of inspiration needed to fill guest rooms (5)","output":"### Answer: ESTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of inspiration\nA hidden answer ('needed to fill') in 'gu**EST RO**oms'. A jorum for me: the inspiration is poetic."}
{"instruction":"You 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 'frisky' college dons do one! (7)","output":"### Answer: GERTCHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: do one!\nAn envelope ('dons') of C ('college') in GERTHA, an anagram ('frisky') of 'gather'. 'Do one' as a command to get 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: Doing one's nut up? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: AIR RAGE \n ### Explanation: Doing one's nut up? (3,4)\nCryptic definition, to describe abuse of flight crews (or perhaps 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: Mess duty \u2014 my troops ordered to keep volume at a minimum (5-8)","output":"### Answer: TOPSY-TURVYDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mess\nAn envelope ('to keep') of V ('**V**olume at a minimum') in TOPSYTURYDOM, an anagram ('ordered') of 'duty my 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: Fiddle operating, I may have a flutter (6,3)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE TIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: I may have a flutter\nAn anagram ('fiddle') of 'operating', for 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: Secure hours at work including staff here? (5,9)","output":"### Answer: HUMAN RESOURCES \n ### Explanation: Secure hours at work including staff here? (5,9)\nAn envelope ('including') of MAN ('staff', verb) in HURESOURCES, an anagram ('at work') of 'secure hours'. A notable &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: Gymnastic exercise gives a person a buzz (5)","output":"### Answer: RINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gymnastic exercise\nDouble 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: Extreme beliefs upset moralist \u2014 nothing's left between us (9)","output":"### Answer: ULTRAISMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extreme beliefs\nAn envelope ('between') of LTRAISM, an anagram ('upset') of 'm[o]ralist' minus the O ('nothing's left') in '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: Prohibition restricting entitlement a lot at sunrise? (6,3,5)","output":"### Answer: BRIGHT AND EARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sunrise?\nA charade of BRIGHTAN, an envelope ('restricting') of RIGHT ('entitlement') in BAN ('prohibition'); plus DEARLY ('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: 62.5% turn back on time as Queen (5)","output":"### Answer: REIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: time as Queen\nThe first five of the 8 letters ('62.5%') of REIGN[ore] ('turn back on'). I am not convinced that I have it right, but I cannot see anything better. *Thanks Flavia @8: it is REIGN[ite] \u2013 which I looked at and rejected \u2013 a clear case of tunnel vision, when I could not get past the other meaning of 'turn back 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: Ground chicken pie, of sorts? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CRAVEN COTTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ground\nA charade of CRAVEN (cowardly, 'chicken') plus COTTAGE ('pie, of sorts'), for Fulham's football 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: Pretend not to care about stage work that's pretty incomprehensible (4,4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: PLAY HARD TO GET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretend not to care about\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lifelong shoemaker, so devoted? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TO THE LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lifelong\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 excite a fan of necking bad French port (5-4)","output":"### Answer: SAINT-MALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: port\nA charade of SA (sex appeal, 'something to excite') plus INTMALO, an envelope ('necking') of MAL ('bad') in INTO ('a fan of'). MAL as a prefix is English, leaving 'French' for the definition; or MAL as French for '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: Donkey women pulled out of hole (5)","output":"### Answer: BURRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Donkey\nA subtraction: BURRO[w] ('hole') minus W ('women pulled 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: Movement to adopt the first step (5)","output":"### Answer: STAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: step\nAn envelope ('to adopt') of A ('the first') in STIR ('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: One in irrational panic or con\u00adcealing the onset of anxiety (9)","output":"### Answer: PARANOIAC \n ### Explanation: One in irrational panic or con\u00adcealing the onset of anxiety (9)\nAn envelope ('concealing') of A ('the onset of **A**nxiety') in PARANOIC, an envelope ('in') of A ('one') in PARNOIC, an anagram ('irrational') of 'panic or', with an &lit (roughly) definition. Take your choice of which A is which."}
{"instruction":"You 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 girl with boy's heart (5)","output":"### Answer: LASSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nA charade of LASS ('girl') plus O ('b**O**y's 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: They buy things from menu, cross when order is wrong \u2026 (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSUMERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They buy things\nAn anagram ('when order is wrong') of 'menu 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: \u2026 because the French girl \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: CARLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: girl\nA charade of CAR ('because') plus LA ('the'; both '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: \u2026 put a whiskey into another drink to catch a boy (6)","output":"### Answer: GAWAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boy\nAn envelope ('to catch') of 'a' (the second one in the clue)in GAWIN, another envelope ('put \u2026 into') of 'a' (the first) plus W (radio code 'whiskey' \u2013 note the spelling) in GIN ('another 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: Game prince left, to be replaced by a democratic leader (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nCHARLES ('Prince') with the L 'to be replaced by' 'a' plus D ('**D**emocratic 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: No-fault break-up: it might be what, say, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth had (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NUT LOAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: it might be what, say, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth had\nAn anagram ('break-up') of 'no-fault'. The surface points to their divorce, but both have been vegan."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spotted in report: it doesn't look good (7)","output":"### Answer: EYESORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it doesn't look good\nSounds like ('in report') I ('Boatman') SAW ('spotted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 banks accept some economic restrictions, as this effectively is a way to control inflation (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BASE RATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a way to control inflation\nFirst letters ('leaders') of '**B**anks **A**ccept **S**ome **E**conomic **R**estrictions **A**s **T**his **E**ffectively'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 before we get growth (6)","output":"### Answer: CREASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tuck\nWith 'in' before, we get INCREASE ('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: Girl to change hotel (5)","output":"### Answer: EDITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA charade of EDIT ('change') plus H ('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: Fixed penalty discussed in connection with compromised ideals (9)","output":"### Answer: FINALISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fixed\nA charade of FIN, as pronounced in the answer, sounds like ('discussed') FINE ('penalty') plus ALISED, an anagram ('compromised') of '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: Our queen, looking back to girl as a princess? (5)","output":"### Answer: REGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: as a princess?\nA charade of RE, a reversal ('looking back') of ER ('our queen') plus GAL ('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: Extends merger of tech giants (9)","output":"### Answer: ELONGATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extends\nA charade of ELON (Musk) plus GATES (Bill) \u2013 two 'tech 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: Girl from outskirts of Yokohama not above dancing a lot (6)","output":"### Answer: LATOYA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nA charade of LATO, an anagram ('dancing') of 'a lot' plus ('not above' \u2013 indeed below, in a down light) YA ('outskirts of **Y**okoham**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: Planet has room for a boy (8)","output":"### Answer: MARSHALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boy\nA charade of MARS ('planet') plus HALL ('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: Boy and not adult male (6)","output":"### Answer: NORMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy\nA charade of NOR ('and not') plus MAN ('adult 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: Boy to prepare for journey with intermittent steroid injection (7)","output":"### Answer: PATRICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 injection') of TRI ('intermittent s**T**e**R**o**I**d') in PACK ('prepare for 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: Able to take girl into the country (6)","output":"### Answer: CANADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the country\nA charade of CAN (is 'able to') plus ADA ('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: Wagner's girl is more daring, removing clothes (6)","output":"### Answer: ISOLDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wagner's gir\nA charade of 'is' plus [b]OLDE[r] ('more daring') minus the outer letters ('removing 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: Boy to get surgery at last to become a woman (4)","output":"### Answer: LADY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a woman\nA charade of LAD ('boy') plus Y ('surger**Y** at 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: Beast last to be caught by fleece (3)","output":"### Answer: DZO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beast\nAn envelope ('to be caught by') of Z ('last' letter of alphabet) in DO (hoodwink, 'fleece'). One of various spellings for this 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: Catch name? Boatman (3)","output":"### Answer: NAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nA charade of N ('name') plus AB (able-bodied seaman '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 time, is girl a soft thing to be discarded? (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a soft thing to be discarded?\nA charade of T ('time') plus 'is' plus SUE ('girl'). 'In' is just along for the 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: Unconventional, androgynous: a boy coming out (4)","output":"### Answer: ALAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boy\nA hidden answer ('coming out') in 'unconvention**AL AN**drogynous'"}
{"instruction":"You 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's free article for boy (8)","output":"### Answer: SHERIDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boy\nA charade of SHE ('that girl') plus RID ('free') plus AN (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: Level up, housing sick boy (7)","output":"### Answer: NEVILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: boy\nAn envelope ('housing') of ILL ('sick') in NEVE, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of EVEN ('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: One was even a boy (6)","output":"### Answer: ANDREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boy\nA charade of AN ('one') plus DREW ('was 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: Catch spouse getting up, leaving last part of newspaper (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nA reversal ('getting up' in a down light) of PARTNE[r] ('spouse') minus the R ('leaving last part of newspape**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: Shed a tear about girl's cleavage (6)","output":"### Answer: CRANNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleavage\nAn envelope ('about') of ANN ('girl') in CRY ('shed 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 good person, just a boy (6)","output":"### Answer: STEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a boy\nA charade of ST (saint, 'a good person') plus EVEN ('just')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 quit drugs to inhale oxygen, deuterium and tritium, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOTOPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: deuterium and tritium, perhaps\nAn envelope ('to inhale') of O (chemical symbol, 'oxygen') in I STOP ES ('I quit drugs'). The examples are isotopes of hydrogen."}
{"instruction":"You 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 behind urn? (6)","output":"### Answer: OUTRUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave behind\nWordplay in the answer: an anagram (OUT) of RUN is 'urn'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 breakthrough when club's discarded (4)","output":"### Answer: VERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Real\nA subtraction: [disco]VERY ('breakthrough') minus DISCO ('when club's discarded')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insects need septic tanks (10)","output":"### Answer: CENTIPEDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insects\nWhoops, a duff definition: clearly an anagram ('tanks') of 'need septic', but insects have six legs, and centipedes belong to another class of the arthropod phylum"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Japan expels contests (6)","output":"### Answer: JOUSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: contests\nA charade of J (IVR, 'Japan') plus OUSTS ('expels')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of river current included liquid (8)","output":"### Answer: MOISTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: liquid\nAn envelope ('included') of I (physics symbol, 'current') in MOST ('majority of') plus URE ('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: Law broken by government after a day to decide (7)","output":"### Answer: ADJUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: decide\nA charade of 'a' plus D ('day') plus JUDGE, an envelope ('broken by') of G ('government') in JUDE ('Law', 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: One attacking home with sci-fi villain? (7)","output":"### Answer: INVADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One attacking\nA charade of IN ('home') plus VADER (Darth of that ilk, 'sci-fi villain')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 out for last half of Magic Roundabout character (8)","output":"### Answer: PROTRUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick out\nA charade of PRO ('for') plus [ermin]TRUDE ('last half of Magic Roundabout 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: Standard and Sun cover training records (6)","output":"### Answer: PAPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: records\nAn envelope ('cover') of PE (physical education, 'training') in PAR ('standard') plus S ('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: Significant worker's sacked with obligation for tax (6,4)","output":"### Answer: IMPORT DUTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: tax\nA charade of IMPORT[ant] ('significant') minus ANT ('worker's sacked') plus DUTY ('obligation')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 writer grasps Latin (4)","output":"### Answer: POLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\nAn envelope ('grasps') of L ('Latin') in POE (Edgar Allan, '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: One raced around shopping area (6)","output":"### Answer: ARCADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shopping area\nA charade of A ('one') plus RCADE, an anagram ('around') of '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: Card revoked over fine finish by Everton's lead footballer (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFENDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: footballer\nAn envelope ('over') of F ('fine') plus END ('finish') plus E ('**E**verton's lead') in DER, a reversal ('revoked') of RED ('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: A performance enhancer: it might have a huge impact (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTEROID \n ### Explanation: Definition: it might have a huge impact\nA charade of 'a' plus STEROID ('performance enhancer')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 time in, for example (4)","output":"### Answer: STAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last\nAn envelope ('in') of T ('time') in SAY ('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: During the weekend, walk in open areas (6)","output":"### Answer: SPACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: open areas\nAn envelope ('during') of PACE ('walk') in SS (Saturday and Sunday, '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: Throughout Whitsun, a minister gets big wave (7)","output":"### Answer: TSUNAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: big wave\nA hidden answer ('throughout') in 'Whi**TSUN A MI**nister'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 occupied by Prince Charming is not around No. 10 (8)","output":"### Answer: POSITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place occupied\nA charade of P ('prince') plus *\u2026 wait for it \u2026 OSITION, an envelope ('around') of IO ('No. 10') in OSITN, an anagram ('charming' \u2013 unusual, but I like it) of '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: Letters translated on unusual map provide illumination (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STREET LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: illumination\nA charade of STREETL, an anagram ('translated') of 'letters'; plus AMP, another anagram ('unusual') of '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: Film-maker's car loses wheel going up street in Paris (6)","output":"### Answer: AUTEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film-maker\nA charade of AUT[o] ('car') minus the O ('loses wheel') plus EUR, a reversal ('going up' in a down light) of RUE ('street 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: Rum? No, must want double (10)","output":"### Answer: STUNTWOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: double\nAn anagram ('rum') of 'no must 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: Baking a gluten tart initially is a challenge (8)","output":"### Answer: GAUNTLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a challenge\nAn anagram ('baking'?) of 'a gluten' plus T ('**T**art 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: Registered nurse extremely upset with older criminal stealing a pound (8)","output":"### Answer: ENROLLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Registered\nA charade of EN, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of NE ('**N**urs**E** extremely') plus ROLLED, an envelope of L ('a pound') in ROLED, an anagram ('criminal') of '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: Pleasure cracking open wines with money back (7)","output":"### Answer: REFUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: money back\nAn envelope ('cracking open') of FUN ('pleasure') in REDS ('wines')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from film divorcee overturned (6)","output":"### Answer: REMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Statement\nA reversal ('overturned') of KRAMER ('film divorcee' \u2013 either party in the film *Kramer vs. Kramer*)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bribe (3,3)","output":"### Answer: PAY OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Result\nDouble definition \u2013 the first is often hyphenated or a single 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: Cleaner removing outside smell (4)","output":"### Answer: PONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: smell\n[s]PONG[e] ('cleaner') minus the first and last letter ('removing 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: My beer keeping cold in boat (7)","output":"### Answer: CORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\nAn envelope ('keeping') of C ('cold') in COR ('my'!) plus 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: Ate hastily \u2014 result of injury to mouth? (7)","output":"### Answer: GOBBLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ate hastily\nGOB BLED ('result of injury to 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: President not supplied with right wine (5)","output":"### Answer: MACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nA subtraction: MAC[r]ON (Emmanuel, 'President' of France) minus the R ('not supplied with right'), for the southern Bourgogne appellation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 university \u2014 get irritated about ending of generous grant (9)","output":"### Answer: VOUCHSAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: grant\nA charade of V ('very') plus O ('old') plus U ('university') plus CHSAFE, an envelope ('about') of S ('ending of generou**S**') in CHAFE ('get irritated')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 water shining \u2014 a warning signal (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BRAKE LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a warning signal\nA Spoonerism of ~~WAKE~~ *LAKE *BRIGHT ('water shining')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is heard in this old region (4)","output":"### Answer: GAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: old region\nSounds like ('is heard') GALL ('anger'; not the most common 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: Baal centres? Very different from these places of worship! (11)","output":"### Answer: TABERNACLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: places of worship\nAn anagram ('very different') of 'Baal centres'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to study din round second old city (11)","output":"### Answer: CONNOISSEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expert\nA charade of CON ('study') plus NOISSE, an envelope ('round') of S ('second') in NOISE ('din'); plus UR ('old 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: River has a chemical found in pee (4)","output":"### Answer: UREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: chemical found in pee\nA charade of URE ('river' in Yorkshire) 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: A fine corgi \u2014 source of delight for one, possibly (3-7)","output":"### Answer: DOG-FANCIER \n ### Explanation: A fine corgi \u2014 source of delight for one, possibly (3-7)\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'a fine corgi' with one I replaced by D ('source of **D**elight for one'), with an &lit 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: Indifferent in a way, having heartless set of values (9)","output":"### Answer: APATHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indifferent\nA charade of 'a' plus PATH ('way') plus ET[h]IC ('set of values') minus the H ('heartless', both as the card suit and as the middle 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: One without regrets maybe needing to change husband (5)","output":"### Answer: EDITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: One without regrets maybe\nA charade of EDIT ('to change') plus H ('husband'). The definition refers to Edith Piaf, and perhaps her best known 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: Write on this \u2014 not extended record, short announcement (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTEPAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Write on this\nA charade of 'not' plus EP ('extended record') plus AD ('short announcement')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glides in country dance, beset by impertinent talk (7)","output":"### Answer: SASHAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glides\nAn envelope ('beset by') of HAY ('country dance') in SASS ('impertinent 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: This writer gets in taxi \u2014 celebrity finally picked up (4,2)","output":"### Answer: CAME BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: picked up\nAn envelope ('gets in') of ME ('this writer') in CAB ('taxi') plus Y ('celebrit**Y** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 enters revolutionary den of people (6)","output":"### Answer: RACIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of people\nAn envelope ('enters') of AC ('bill') in RIAL, a reversal ('revolutionary') of LAIR ('den')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opposing element in camp, trendy about nothing in argument (10)","output":"### Answer: CONTENTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: argument\nA charade of CON ('opposing element' \u2013 'element' is misleading, but just refers to the opposition in an argument) plus TENT ('camp') plus ION, an envelope ('about') of O ('nothing') in IN ('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: Messenger cut short one final message (5)","output":"### Answer: ENVOI \n ### Explanation: Definition: final message\nA charade of ENVO[y] ('messenger') minus the last letter ('cut short') plus I ('one'). A concluding part of a book or 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: Social ineptitude could make you ultimately cagier, eh? (9)","output":"### Answer: GAUCHERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Social ineptitude\nAn anagram ('could make') of U ('yo**U** ultimately') plus 'cagier 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: Eastern money brings expression of disgust over time (4)","output":"### Answer: BAHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eastern money\nA charade of BAH ('expression of disgust') plus T ('time'). The monetary unit in Thailand, equal to 100 satang."}
{"instruction":"You 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 one might get from a letter? (8)","output":"### Answer: LEASABLE \n ### Explanation: Like something one might get from a letter? (8)\nA cryptic definition, depending on interpreting 'letter' as someone who lets."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with various duties crossing lines (8)","output":"### Answer: DUELLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fighter\nAn envelope ('crossing') of LL ('lines') in DUEIST, an anagram ('various') of '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: Protected customers sounded off endlessly about goods? Quite the opposite! (10)","output":"### Answer: WARRANTEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protected customers\nAn envelope ('about', with the particles exchanged by 'quite the opposite') of RANTE[d] ('sounded off') minus the last letter ('endlessly') in WARES ('goods'). A warantee is a customer to whom a guarantee is given."}
{"instruction":"You 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 noticed, having blemishes? (9)","output":"### Answer: BESPOTTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having blemishes?\nBE SPOTTED."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in religious group names composer (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHUMANN \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\nA charade of SCHUMA, an envelope ('in') of CHUM ('friend') in SA (Salvation Army, 'religious group'); plus NN ('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: Communicate what could be intricate, first off (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Communicate\nAn anagram ('what could be') of ['i]ntricate' minus the first 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: A bishop about to leave RC church? This matter is insoluble (6)","output":"### Answer: SILICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: This matter is insoluble\nA subtraction: [ba]SILICA ('RC church') minus ('to leave') BA, a reversal ('about') of 'a' plus B ('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: Musician offering support with hymns, regularly (6)","output":"### Answer: BRAHMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\nA charade of BRA ('support') plus HMS ('**H**y**M**n**S** regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 religious book providing pieces of information (5)","output":"### Answer: FACTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pieces of information\nA charade of F ('fine') plus ACTS (of the Apostles, 'religious 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: Meat quickly offered, not half! (4)","output":"### Answer: CHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\nA reference to the pidgin CHOP-CHOP ('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: After time, I have chess kit laid out for friendly (5,2,7)","output":"### Answer: THICK AS THIEVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: friendly\nA charade of T ('time') plus HICKASTHIEVES, an anagram ('laid out') of 'I have chess 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: Dry burger (not filling) in France you sent back (4)","output":"### Answer: BRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dry\nA charade of BR ('**B**urge**R** (not filling)') plud UT, a reversal ('sent back') of TU ('in France you'). 'Dry' of a wine, particularly 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: For free gin, turning to handy index? (10)","output":"### Answer: FOREFINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: handy index?\nAn anagram ('turning to') of 'for free 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: Student follows code, in small part (6)","output":"### Answer: MORSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: small part\nA charade of MORSE ('code') plus L ('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: Much-performed play, in more ways than one (3,5)","output":"### Answer: WAR HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Much-performed play\nDouble definition ('in more ways than one'), The 'play' titled WAR HORSE (which is much-performed for such a new play) is an adaptation by Nick Stafford of the novel of the same name by Michael Morpurgo. A WAR HORSE is also any play performed perhaps too often."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stridently yelling about '80s film selling out (9)","output":"### Answer: BETRAYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: selling out\nAn envelope ('about') of ET ('80s film' \u2013 1982 to be precise) in BRAYING ('stridently yelling')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, Everyman's beginning to take against nephew: that's not odd (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's not odd\nA charade of EVE, an envelope ('to take') of V (*versus*, 'against') in E E ('twice, **E**veryman's beginning') plus N ('nephew' \u2013 not in Chambers as an 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: Moving starter of potato to end for desserts (4)","output":"### Answer: PUDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: desserts\nSPUD ('potato') with the initial ('starter') S 'moving \u2026 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: Heart aflutter amid nervous motions: what a performance (9)","output":"### Answer: THEATRICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: what a performance\nAn envelope ('amid') of HEATR, an anagram ('aflutter') of 'heart' in TICS ('nervous motions')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 that's most thick English abandoned (8)","output":"### Answer: STOCKIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retailer\nA subtraction: STOCKI[e]ST ('most thick') minus the E ('English 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: One of a pair in All's Well That Ends Well? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVERB \n ### Explanation: One of a pair in All's Well That Ends Well? (6)\nCryptic definition, with 'well' as the ADVERB."}
{"instruction":"You 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 account of self-absorbed period (10)","output":"### Answer: WITHDRAWAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reduction in account\nDouble 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: Ring from swimming facility returned (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\nA reversal ('returned') of POOL ('swimming facility')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'Wonky tea trolley fixed by tool?' 'We don't yet know' (3,5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: TOO EARLY TO TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: We don't yet know\nAn envelope ('fixed by') of EARLYTOTEL, an anagram ('wonky') of 'tea trolley' in '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: Constitutional regulator seizing some wealth or money (7)","output":"### Answer: HORMONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constitutional regulator\nA hidden answer ('seising some') in 'wealt**H OR MONE**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: Names and locations in report (5)","output":"### Answer: CITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Names\nSounds like ('in report') SITES ('locations')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dreadfully (7)","output":"### Answer: AWFULLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolutely\nDouble 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: Knitted her tent with wool? Give up (5,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: THROW IN THE TOWEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give up\nAn anagram ('knitted') of 'her tent with 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: No firm's infirm, in brief (6)","output":"### Answer: INFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: brief\nAn anagram ('infirm') of 'no 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: Vehicle to go across \u2026 to go across university city (9)","output":"### Answer: VANCOUVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nAn envelope ('to go across' \u2013 the second time) of U ('unuversity') in VAN ('vehicle') plus COVER ('to go across' \u2013 the 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: Crushes a relative (7)","output":"### Answer: STEPSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a relative\nSTEPS 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: Leaves from orchid CIA cultivated (9)","output":"### Answer: RADICCHIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leaves\nAn anagram ('cultivated') of 'orchid CIA'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, smooth and funny individual (7)","output":"### Answer: PATRIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nationalist\nA charade of PAT ('smooth') plus RIOT ('funny 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: American, obscenely bloated, losing energy: don't trust him (1,3,3)","output":"### Answer: A BAD LOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: don't trust him\nA charade of A ('American') plus BADLOT, an anagram ('obscenely') of 'bloat[e]d' minus the E ('losing 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: Author wanting banger, perhaps with bread (7)","output":"### Answer: CARROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Author\nA charade of CAR ('banger, perhaps') plus ROLL ('bread' \u2013 for once the staff of life). Author CARROLL is most likely Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, author of the Alice 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: Character in pursuit of Romeo? (6)","output":"### Answer: SIERRA \n ### Explanation: Character in pursuit of Romeo? (6)\nCryptic reference to the NATO 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: Vigilant, attentive lackey: expeditiously tending, primarily? (5)","output":"### Answer: VALET \n ### Explanation: Vigilant, attentive lackey: expeditiously tending, primarily? (5)\nThe 'primarily' clue: first letters of '**V**igilant **A**ttentive **L**ackey **E**xpeditiously **T**ending', with an &lit 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: 15 location's endless wine (6)","output":"### Answer: GRAVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\nA subtraction: GRAVES[end] ('15 location') minus END ('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: Shark that's more confident behind you (6)","output":"### Answer: USURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shark\nA charade of U ('you') plus SURER ('more confident'), with the 'shark' being of the loan 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: Wood somewhere in 15 (4)","output":"### Answer: DEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wood\nDouble 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: Indian fitting in, by the sound of it, as commander of vessel (3,7)","output":"### Answer: SEA CAPTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: commander of vessel\nSounds something like ('by the sound of it') SIKH APT 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: Cheese sandwiches are cut for author (6)","output":"### Answer: BARRIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: author\nAn envelope ('sandwiches') of 'ar[e]' minus its last letter ('cut') in BRIE ('cheese'), for J M Barrie, best known for Peter 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: Extremes of emotion in tedious passage, put on (8)","output":"### Answer: SCREENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: put on\nAn envelope ('in') of EN ('extremes of **E**motio**N**') in SCREED ('tedious 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: Junk dominates 15 location (9)","output":"### Answer: MAIDSTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 15 location\nAn anagram ('jumk') of 'dominates'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sibling separated from dysfunctional parent, finally understood (4)","output":"### Answer: KENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: understood\nA charade of [bro]KEN ('dysfunctional') minus BRO (brother, 'sibling separated'); plus T ('paren**T** finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 echoing in some music (4)","output":"### Answer: MEMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('echoing') answer in 's**OME M**usic'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 15 location, centre of Luton to the west \u2014 15 or Beds, for example? (9)","output":"### Answer: TETRAGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 15 or Beds, for example\nA reversal ('to the west') of an envelope ('in') of R (the first one, 'river') in MARGATE ('somewhere in 15') plus T ('centre of Lu**T**on'). KENT ('15') AND 'Beds' both have 4 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: Worryingly bad signs for corporations? (8)","output":"### Answer: ABDOMENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: corporations\nA charade of ABD, an anagram ('worryingly') of 'bad' plus OMENS ('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: Pure underwear, half with skirts off (6)","output":"### Answer: VESTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pure\nA charade of VEST ('underwear') plus '[h]al[f]' minus its outer letters ('with skirts 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: Immigration of unknown number into 15 port, I gathered \u2014 is that feared by 15? (10)","output":"### Answer: KRYPTONITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: is that feared by 15?\nAn envelope ('immigration \u2026 into') of Y ('unknown number') in KRPTONITE, an anagram ('gathered') of KENT ('15') plus 'port I'. The '15' in the definition is, for a change, Clark KENT, Superman."}
{"instruction":"You 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 somewhere in 15 collapsed (6,4)","output":"### Answer: KEELED OVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: collapsed\nA charade of KEELE ('university') plus DOVER ('somewhere in 15')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 somewhere in 15, not somewhere in Greater Manchester (6)","output":"### Answer: CANTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run\nA subtraction: CANTER[bury] ('somewhere in 15') minus ('not') BURY ('somewhere in Greater 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: Rock garden overlooking a Caribbean location (7)","output":"### Answer: GRENADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caribbean location\nAn envelope ('overlooking') of 'a' in GRENDA, an anagram ('rock') of '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: More skilful old wife has escaped a quickie, say (5)","output":"### Answer: ABLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More skilful\nA subtraction: A B[ow]LER ('a quickie, say', with to bowl in the sense of move quickly) minus OW ('old wife has ecaped')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of son I see, at least challenging (7)","output":"### Answer: EASIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: least challenging\nAn anagram ('development') of S ('son') plus 'i see 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: Flight where American girl leaves 15 location (6)","output":"### Answer: STAIRS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flight\nA subtraction: [broad]STAIRS (in Kent, '15 location') minus BROAD ('American girl leqaves')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Carnivore on rocky hill climbing over head of gazelle that stinks (6,3)","output":"### Answer: ROTTEN EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: that stinks\nA charade of ROTTEN EG, a reversal ('climbing' in a down light) of GENET ('carnivore') plus TOR ('rocky hill'); plus G ('head of **G**azelle')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 breaks damaged threads (7)","output":"### Answer: RAIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: threads\nAn envelope ('breaks') of AIM ('object') in RENT ('damaged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with greenish fluid in hand on top of palm (9,4)","output":"### Answer: PASSENGER SHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessel\nAn envelope ('in') of ENGER SHI, an anagram ('fluid') of 'greenish' in PASS ('hand on') plus P ('top of **P**alm')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fruity dish from 13 taking piano instead of trombone, originally (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DAMSON PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruity dish\nAn anagram ('from') of MAIDSTONE ('13') with the T replaced by P ('taking **P**iano instead of **T**rombone 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: In uprising, king, a queen and a poor old African leader (7)","output":"### Answer: MUBARAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: old African leader\nA reversal ('uprising' in a down light) of K ('king') plus 'a' plus R ('queen') plus 'a' plus BUM ('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: Coastal area: Mexican artist touring one (7)","output":"### Answer: RIVIERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coastal area\nAn envelope ('touring') of I ('one') in RIVERA ('Mexican artist'; various, but probably Diego, muralist husband of Frida Kahlo)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a colleague, unctuous reprobate initially lay (7)","output":"### Answer: AMATEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: lay\nA charade of 'a' plus MATE ('colleague') plus UR ('**U**nctuous **R**eprobate 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: Journalist holding book up, lower in rank (6)","output":"### Answer: DEMOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lower in rank\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of an envelope ('holding') of TOME ('book') in ED ('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: Game put on (5)","output":"### Answer: SPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\nDouble definition (\"he sported a new 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: Receipt: reduced margin on it (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SALES SLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Receipt\nA charade of SA (sex appeal, 'it') plus LESS ('reduced') plus LIP ('margin'). 'On' suggests the order of the partcles; despite this, I toyed with the idea that the second word should be CHIT."}
{"instruction":"You 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 skill with money in 10? (8)","output":"### Answer: RUDIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Basic skill\nAn envelope ('in') of DIME ('money') in RUNT ('10?'; like 11\/22\/6 HAM-LET is, by synecdoche, a little pig, and there is another layer here, that a little pig is an example of a RUNT, which accounts for 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: Concealed behind books (6)","output":"### Answer: LATENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concealed\nA charade of LATE ('behind') plus NT ('books' of 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: Play well, trapping Middlesex's opener before tea, say (6)","output":"### Answer: HAMLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play\nAn envelope ('trapping') of M ('**M**iddlesex's opener') in HALE ('well') plus T ('tea, 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: Grinding of her teeth prefaces 10's moral tale (3,5,6,4)","output":"### Answer: THE THREE LITTLE PIGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: moral tale\nI think this is Paul being at his most outrageously \/ wittily (depending on your view) inventive: a charade of THETHREE, an anagram ('grinding') of 'her teeth' plus LITTLE PIG (HAM-LET, '10') plus S (the apostrophe s from 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: Artist with prize for Turner? (6)","output":"### Answer: DRAWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nA reversal ('for turner') of REWARD ('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: One of seven, for example, grabbing a stool (8)","output":"### Answer: SATURDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of seven\nAn envelope ('grabbing') of A TURD ('a stool') in SAY ('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: Official drop before mum cuts great deal (8)","output":"### Answer: DIPLOMAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Official\nA charade of DIP ('drop') plus LOMAT, an envelope ('cuts') of MA ('mum') in LOT ('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: Rhythmic performer, one preparing for Christmas broadcast? (6)","output":"### Answer: RAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rhythmic performer\nSounds like ('broadcast') WRAPPER ('one preparing for 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: Moody leader in Claudius in 10? (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOWLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moody\nAn envelope ('in', the second one) of C ('leader in **C**laudius') in SOW-LING ('10' HAM-LET 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: African country, accordingly at the forefront (6)","output":"### Answer: SOMALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: African\nA charade of SO ('accordingly') plus MALI ('country'), with 'at the forefront' indicating the order of the particles. Note that 'country' is not part of the definition, and that MALI happens to be in Africa, but the clue does not depend on 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: Chance of doing deal slim, initially (4)","output":"### Answer: ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chance\nFirst letters ('initially') of '**O**f **D**oing **D**eal **S**lim'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, one tucking into narrow fissure? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: GAS HEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warmer\nGASH EATER (as a bizarre phrase, 'one tucking into narrow fissure')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taken in Vaasa, unashamedly? (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bath\nA hidden answer ('taken in') in 'Vaa**SA UNA**shamedly'. Vaasa is in Finland, so the clue has an extended 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: Wall I'd built in which hole found, struck down (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LAID LOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: struck down\nAn envelope (in which \u2026 found') of O ('hole') in LAIDLW, an anagram ('built') of 'wall 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: Romantic words with love hearts, say, inspiring love (5,8)","output":"### Answer: SWEET NOTHINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romantic words\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of NOTHING ('love', tennis) in SWEETS ('love hearts', a trade name for a kind of confectionary, so that, if Truth in Capitalisation were being observed, that should be 'Love 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: Small amount of drink mopped up by a tissue, falsely? That's an understatement (7)","output":"### Answer: LITOTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: an understatement\nAn envelope ('mopped up by') of TOT ('small amount of drink') in LIES ('a tissue, falsely'. I take this as a reference to courtroom dramas in which a witness is accused of uttering \"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: Alkaline solution in something covered with glue \u2013 resin (9)","output":"### Answer: POLYESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: resin\nAn envelope ('in') of LYE ('alkaline solution') in POSTER ('something covered with glue')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, one that suddenly goes up and down? (7)","output":"### Answer: PITCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessel\nDouble 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: Drink alcoholic beverage, 23 brewed with care, ultimately (6,3)","output":"### Answer: GINGER ALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of GIN ('alcoholic beverage') plus GERAL, an anagram ('brewed') of LAGER ('23') plus E ('car**E** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 suspension in stirred cauldron, eye reportedly dropped in? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RAIN CLOUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Black suspension\nAn anagram ('stirred') of 'cauldron' plus I ('eye reportedly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 embracing first of evangelists, cardinal left (9)","output":"### Answer: REMAINING \n ### Explanation: Definition: left\nAn envelope ('embracing') of E ('first of **E**vangelists') plus MAIN ('cardinal') in RING ('group'; mathematically, an indication by example, but more generally a synonym)."}
{"instruction":"You 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, first of all, wayward: miles away in defeat (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LOW MASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Service\nAn envelope ('in') of WMA ('first of all, **W**ayward **M**iles **A**way') in LOSS ('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: Stews: a tiny bit of gristle stuck in teeth (7)","output":"### Answer: TAGINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stews\nAn envelope ('stuck in') of 'a' plus G ('tiny bit of **G**ristle') in TINES ('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: Country's defender, 3 smothered in a bit of butter (7)","output":"### Answer: PATRIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country's defender\nAn envelope ('smothered in') of TRIO ('3') in PAT** ('**a bit of 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: Burning gas able to move easily (5)","output":"### Answer: LITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: able to move easily\nA charade of LIT ('burning') plus HE (helium, noble '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: Drink for a sovereign served up (5)","output":"### Answer: LAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA reversal ('served up' in a down light) of REGAL ('for a 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: Initially high flyers sort of crack (8)","output":"### Answer: HAIRLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sort of crack\nA charade of H ('Initially **H**igh') plus AIRLINE ('flyers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 victory sign, steer dad into street interview (3,3)","output":"### Answer: VOX POP \n ### Explanation: Definition: street interview\nA charade of V ('victory sign') plus OX ('steer') plus POP ('dad')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 be poor at the last with little around (4)","output":"### Answer: WERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Used to be\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 around') of R ('poo**R** at last') in WEE ('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: Master of camouflage worried, if scent found on meadow (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LEAF INSECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Master of camouflage\nA charade of LEA ('meadow') plus FINSECT, an anagram ('worried') of 'if scent'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 loved, even if up in price (6)","output":"### Answer: DEARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More loved\nDouble 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: Star smiles in bright lights (8)","output":"### Answer: SUNBEAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bright lights\nA charade of SUN ('star') plus BEAMS ('smiles')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 being involved in support (5,2)","output":"### Answer: STAND BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoid being involved\nDouble 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: Wave going right through vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: BREAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wave\nAn envelope ('going \u2026 through'; 'going' does not sit comfortably either as a container or as connective tissue) of R ('right') in BEAKER ('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: In super-busy environment had failed to feed little animal (8)","output":"### Answer: MADHOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: super-busy environment\nAn envelope ('to feed') of ADH, an anagram ('failed') of 'had' in MOUSE ('little 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: Cover small moor (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\nA charade of S ('small') plus HEATH ('moor')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 iron prepared for old George (10)","output":"### Answer: HANOVERIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: old George\nAn anagram ('prepared') of 'have an iron'. The 'old George' could be I, II. III or 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: Heard some pressure in drain (4)","output":"### Answer: SUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: drain\nA charade of SUM, sounding like ('heard') 'some' plus P ('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: Not very bright, about to father baby (6)","output":"### Answer: MIDGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: baby\nA charade of MID, a reversal ('about') of DIM ('not very bright') plus GET ('father', 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: Happiness in life, moving to big place (8)","output":"### Answer: FELICITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happiness\nA charade of FELI, an anagram ('moving') of 'life' plus CITY ('big 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: Worthless people finally put in cellar (8)","output":"### Answer: BASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cellar\nA charade of BASE MEN ('worthless people') plus T ('finally pu**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: Press for admission to surgery (4)","output":"### Answer: URGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Press\nA hidden answer ('admission to') in 's**URGE**ry'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One working the land is used to steer (6)","output":"### Answer: TILLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One working the land\nDouble definition, the second with an implied \"something 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: After starters of tapas, very delightful private meal on lap? (2,6)","output":"### Answer: TV DINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal on lap\nA charade of TVD (' starters of **T**apas **V**ery **D**elightful') plus INNER ('private')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 annoy old flame eat pears messily (10)","output":"### Answer: EXASPERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: annoy\nA charade of EX ('old flame') plus ASPERATE, an anagram ('messily') of 'eat 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: Starts to run over many classic old movies, this sort typical? (6)","output":"### Answer: ROMCOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: this sort typical?\nFirst letters of ('starts to') '**R**un **O**ver **M**any **C**lassic **O**ld **M**ovies'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bottom of slope and slip (6)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass\nA charade of E ('bottom of slop**E**') plus LAPSE ('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: In rehearsal hurry from beginning to end (3,7)","output":"### Answer: RUN THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: rehearsal\nA charade of RUN ('hurry') plus THROUGH ('from beginning 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: Beast about to grab a girl \u2014 not fair (8)","output":"### Answer: BRUNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a girl \u2014 not fair\nAn envelope ('about') of NET ('grab') in BRUTE ('beast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 I'm trespassing in someone's grounds (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Think\nAn envelope (in') of 'I'm' in ESTATE ('someone's 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: Give a wrong idea of felon's first conviction (6)","output":"### Answer: BELIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: conviction\nA charade of BELIE ('give a wrong idea of') plus F ('**F**elon's 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: Language of associate academician and writer (6)","output":"### Answer: ARABIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Language\nA charade of A ('associate') plus RA ('academician'; member of the Royal Academy) plus BIC (trade name, '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: English railways directed up past it (6)","output":"### Answer: SENILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: past it\nA reversal ('directed up' in a down light) of E ('English') plus LINES ('railways')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pouches in which commandos keep cape (4)","output":"### Answer: SACS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pouches\nAn envelope ('keep') of C ('cape') in SAS ('commandos')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 English degree is specialised for an American (7)","output":"### Answer: MAJORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: specialised for an American\nA charade of MAJOR ('officer') plus E ('English') plus D ('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: Order within tea room (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: room\nAn envelope ('within') of MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 'order') in CHAR ('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: Poet dropping right in (4)","output":"### Answer: HOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: in\nHOME[r] ('poet') minus R ('dropping 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: Note: master of riding waves to rise up once more (9)","output":"### Answer: RESURFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rise up once more\nA charade of RE ('note' of the solfa) plus SURF ACE ('master of riding 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: During scare, lacking guts, not turning into this? (5)","output":"### Answer: STONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nAn envelope ('during') od TON, a reversal ('turning') of 'not' in 's[car]e' minus its interior letters ('lacking guts'), with an extended 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: Soldiers welcome band signing up again (8)","output":"### Answer: REHIRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: signing up again\nA charade of RE (Royal Engineers, 'soldiers') plus HI ('welcome') plus RING ('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: Former F1 champion's peak? (4)","output":"### Answer: HILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former F1 champion\nDouble definition; the champion is Graham Hill, or his son Damon."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from Porridge breaks into vault which ends in trouble (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character\nAn anagram ('in trouble') of ESOTH, last letters ('ends') of 'porridg**E** break**S **int**O** vaul**T** whic**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: Troy departing from barren island (4)","output":"### Answer: SARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\nA subtraction: S[t]ARK ('barren') minus T ('troy departing')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 roofer's chicken after heading to tower (8)","output":"### Answer: THATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps roofer\nA charade of T ('heading to **T**ower') plus HATCHER ('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: Tortured antihero's been abandoned by Richard in scrubland (5)","output":"### Answer: HEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: scrubland\nA subtraction: HEATH[cliff] ('tortured antihero' of *Wuthering Heights*) minus CLIFF ('abandoned by Richard', with reference to singer Cliff Richard)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 receives a million to get Pele playing with zest (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LEMON PEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: zest\nA charade of LEMON, an envelope ('receives') of M ('a million') in LEON ('man' \u2013 a man's name); plus PEEL, an anagram ('playing') of 'Pele'. The zest is the coloured part of the 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: Happy state \u2014 being hugged by grandad on vacation (4)","output":"### Answer: GLAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happy\nAn envelope ('being hugged') of LA (Louisiana, 'state') in GD ('**G**randa**D** 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: Joined one inside and exercised (7)","output":"### Answer: WIELDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: exercised\nAn envelope ('inside') of I ('one') in WELDED ('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: National insurance's introduction is real variable (7)","output":"### Answer: ISRAELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: National\nA charade of I ('**I**nsurance's introduction') plus SRAELI, an anagram ('variable') of 'is 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: Chairman devouring last of curry sauce (4)","output":"### Answer: MAYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce\nAn envellope ('devouring') of Y ('last of curr**Y**') in MAO ('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: Cricket ground has slower ball spinning: all out, including duck (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ROSE BOWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cricket ground\nAn anagram ('spinning') of 'slower b[all]' minus ALL ('all out') plus O ('including duck'). It's in West End, Hampshire, near Southampton.."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheddar, possibly \u2014 cheese, finally eaten by king (6)","output":"### Answer: GEORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: king\nAn envelope ('eaten by' \u2013 the word order is twisted) of E ('chees**E** finally') in GORGE ('Cheddar, 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: Orders around half of your tablets in such buildings? (8)","output":"### Answer: CHURCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: such buildings?\nA charade of CHURCH, an envelope ('around') of UR ('half of yo**UR**') in CH CH (Companion of Honour, 'orders'); plus ES ('tablets')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 1 + 1,000 + 2? (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spoil\nA charade of I ('1') plus M (again Roman numeral, '1,000') plus PAIR ('2'). Qaos is noted for his numerical 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: River crosses northern valley (4)","output":"### Answer: DENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: valley\nAn envelope ('crosses') of N ('northern') in DEE ('river' \u2013 tere are several of them). DENE as a (steep-sided) 'valley' survives in dialect, and 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: Extra cost keeping car in drive outside entrance to home (9)","output":"### Answer: SURCHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra cost\nA double envelope ('keeping \u2026 in' and 'outside') of H ('entrance to **H**ome') in 'car' in SURGE ('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: Economist hits out over money (5)","output":"### Answer: SMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Economist\nAn envelope ('over') of M ('money') in SITH, an anagram ('out') of 'hits'. The economist is probably Adam Smith."}
{"instruction":"You 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 position or third, thereabouts (5)","output":"### Answer: NORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pole\nA hidden answer ('thereabouts') in 'positio**N OR TH**ird'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Improved, he can dribble during final (8)","output":"### Answer: ENHANCED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improved\nAn envelope ('during') of HANCE, an anagram ('dribble') of 'he can' in END ('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: Press into service in City (8)","output":"### Answer: SHANGHAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nDouble 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: In London, stop politician hiding in box (6)","output":"### Answer: TEMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In London, stop\nAn envelope ('hiding in') of MP ('politician') in TELE ('box'), for the station on the London Underground, Circle and District 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: Theory that alcohol is more than the sum of its parts? (6)","output":"### Answer: HOLISM \n ### Explanation: Theory that alcohol is more than the sum of its parts? (6)\nA hidden answer in 'alco**HOL IS M**ore'. HOLISM, the idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts, might whimsically be applied to alcohol, with 'parts' carbon, hydrogen and 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: Even Alsatians rested (4)","output":"### Answer: LAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: rested\n'Even' letters of 'A**L**s**A**t**I**a**N**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: Clever stories have no intro\u00adduction or conclusion (4)","output":"### Answer: ABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever\n[f]ABLE[s] ('stories') minus the first and last letters ('have no introduction or 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: Consolidates, unusually low (12)","output":"### Answer: DISCONSOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: low\nAn anagram ('unusually') of 'consolidates'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batty, naked, one in France getting sun acclimatizes (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTUNES \n ### Explanation: Definition: acclimatizes\nA charade of '[b]att[y]' minus its outer letters ('naked') plus UNE ('one in France') plus S ('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: Pooh's friend Rabbit's beginning to intervene and provoke (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIGGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: provoke\nAn envelope ('to intervene') of R ('**R**abbit's beginning') in TIGGER ('Pooh's 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: Considerable part of molecular genetics (5)","output":"### Answer: LARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Considerable\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'molecu**LAR GE**netics'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sweetheart suppressing fury (6-2)","output":"### Answer: HANGER-ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dependent\nAn envelope ('suppressing') of ANGER ('fury') in HON ('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: A pair such as the solver and a sheep? (10)","output":"### Answer: HOMOPHONES \n ### Explanation: A pair such as the solver and a sheep? (10)\nYOU ('the solver') and EWE ('a sheep') are 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: Natural element, odourless and noble, primarily? (4)","output":"### Answer: NEON \n ### Explanation: Natural element, odourless and noble, primarily? (4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**N**atural **E**lement **O**dourless and **N**oble'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Temperature dropped in important medicine bottle (4)","output":"### Answer: VIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: medicine bottle\nA subtraction: VI[t]AL ('important') minus the T ('temperature 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: Enormous pleasure boat navy's left in condition of poor visibility (10)","output":"### Answer: CLOUDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: condition of poor visibility\nA charade of CLOUD [n]INE ('enormous pleasure') minus an N ('navy's left') plus SS (steamship, '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: Adore old resort, fabulous place (2,6)","output":"### Answer: EL DORADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: fabulous place\nAn anagram ('re-sort') of 'adore 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: Say earl is retreating seeing military blockade (5)","output":"### Answer: SIEGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: military blockade\nA reversal ('retreating') of EG ('say') plus E ('earl') plus '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: Stinking king, endeavouring to abandon son (7)","output":"### Answer: REEKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stinking\nA charade of R (*rex*, 'king') plus [s]EEKING ('endeavouring') minus the S ('to abandon 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: Rise above horse chestnut, we're told (7)","output":"### Answer: CONQUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rise above\nSounds like ('we're told') CONKER (the nut of the 'horse chestnut')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Needleworkers with southeastern American accents (12)","output":"### Answer: SEAMSTRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Needleworkers\nA charade of SE ('southeastern') plus AM ('American') plus STRESSES ('accents')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caretaker in Bury on WhatsApp? (7)","output":"### Answer: INTERIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caretaker\nA charade of INTER ('bury') plus IM (instant messaging, 'WhatsApp')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 politician to invite scorn (8)","output":"### Answer: CONTEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: scorn\nA charade of CON ('right-wing politician') plus TEMPT ('invite')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Meddlesome Everyman too bumptious and fussy in the end (4)","output":"### Answer: NOSY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meddlesome\nLast letters ('in the end') of 'Everyma**N** to**O** bumptiou**S** and fuss**Y**. As in 16A, the 'and' does not contribute."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Age, tortuous, time wasted: intolerable! (10)","output":"### Answer: OUTRAGEOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: intolerable\nAn anagram ('new') of 'age [t]ortuous' minus a T ('time 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: Copying what a microwave might produce (5)","output":"### Answer: APING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copying\nA microwave might give A PING when the cooking is 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: Agitated, enraged swordsman's call (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN GARDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: swordsman's call\nAn anagram ('agitated') of 'enraged'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting trim in sports: is anyone listening? (5,4,4)","output":"### Answer: WALLS HAVE EARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: is anyone listening?\nAn envelope ('in') of ALL ('everyone') plus SHAVE ('trim') in WEARS ('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: What could be sharp, ensuring reshaping? (7,6)","output":"### Answer: PRUNING SHEARS \n ### Explanation: What could be sharp, ensuring reshaping? (7,6)\nAn anagram ('reshaping') of 'sharp ensuring', with an extended 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: According to Spooner, Holmes' creator pleads for simple culinary fare (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BOILED EGGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: simple culinary fare\nA Spoonerism which relies on treating the D as belonging with EGGS, to be swapped with the B: DOYLE BEGS."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dustiness: no university objects (8)","output":"### Answer: DISSENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: objects\nAn anagram ('fussy') of 'd[u]stiness' minus the U ('no 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: Lecture that might be a little flat (7)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lecture\nDouble definition, the second somewhat 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: Carry out \u2013 take out, officially (7)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carry out\nDouble 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: Self-portrait 'accidentally' includes healthy foodstuff (5)","output":"### Answer: RAITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: foodstuff\nA hidden answer ('includes') in 'self-port**RAIT A**ccidentally'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and Mark left following injury (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cliff\nDouble 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: A king amid excited fans at palace quite unruffled (4,2,1,7)","output":"### Answer: FLAT AS A PANCAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite unruffled\nAn envelope ('amid') of 'a' plus K ('king') in FLATASAPANCE, an anagram ('excited') of 'fans at palace'. Was this clue thought up in the last few 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: Fell over can I dropped, getting notice from landlord? (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: ROOM TO LET \n ### Explanation: Definition: notice from landlord?\nA charade of ROOM, a reversal ('over') of MOOR (\"fell') plus TO[i]LET ('can') minus the I ('I 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: Impossible, however you look at it (3,2)","output":"### Answer: NOT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impossible\nA palindrome."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unlikely worshipper in church in Durham? (5)","output":"### Answer: HINDU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unlikely worshipper\nA hidden answer in 'churc**H IN DU**rham, with an extended 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: Earl passed over after working with a single duke? (3-6)","output":"### Answer: ONE-HANDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with a single duke?\nA charade of ON ('working') plus E ('earl') plus HANDED ('passed 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: Chaste lady on vacation avoiding excess (8)","output":"### Answer: MODESTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: avoiding excess\nA charade of MODEST ('chaste') plus LY ('**L**ad**Y** 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: Taking A-road, head west for treeless plain (6)","output":"### Answer: TUNDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: treeless plain\nA reversal ('taking \u2026 west') of 'a' plus RD ('road') plus NUT ('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: Draw attention to lover scratching Nutmeg's back (6)","output":"### Answer: STRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw attention to\nA subtraction: [mi]STRESS ('lover') minus ('scratching') MI, a reversal ('back') of I'M ('Nutmeg'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: Encourage chopper making extension for hatching birds (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EGG TOOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: extension for hatching birds\nA charade of EGG ('encourage') plus TOOTH ('chopper'), for the temporary projection which aids a hatchling to break out of its 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: Red iron pot in ground (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PINOT NOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'iron pot in', for the grape varietal generally made into 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: Thrashes noisy mobs (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thrashes\nDouble 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: Soothe relative with a kiss (5)","output":"### Answer: RELAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soothe\nA charade of REL ('relative') plus 'a' plus X ('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: Country area close to region with granite rocks (9)","output":"### Answer: ARGENTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn anagram ('rocks') of A ('area') plus N ('close to regio**N**') plus 'granite'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vigorously contest red card, but acknowledge one's error (5,9)","output":"### Answer: STAND CORRECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: acknowledge one's error\nAn anagram ('vigorously') of 'contest red 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: Tips from Tom Hanks in leading role, mainly (3,3,4,4)","output":"### Answer: FOR THE MOST PART \n ### Explanation: Definition: mainly\nAn envelope ('in') of TH ('tips from **T**om **H**anks') in FOREMOST PART ('leading 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: New dons loved wearing robes, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: ADORNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: wearing robes, perhaps\nAn envelope ('dons') of N ('new') in ADORED ('loved')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Gore relies on retaining current benefactors (9)","output":"### Answer: ALTRUISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: benefactors\nAn envelope ('retaining') of I ('current') in AL ('Mr Gore') plus TRUSTS ('relies 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: Total of fishes caught for late feast (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALL SOULS \n ### Explanation: Definition: late feast\nSounds like ('caught') ALL SOLES ('total of 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: Part of plant, one more deficient in oxygen (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of plant\nA subtraction: AN[o]THER ('one more') minus the O ('deficient in 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: Something to beat line dancing? (5)","output":"### Answer: CONGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something to beat\nDouble definition \u2013 the drum, and the 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: Susan Coolidge's girl learned cricket in US (7)","output":"### Answer: KATYDID \n ### Explanation: Definition: cricket in US\nA charade of KATY ('Susan Coolidge's girl'; Susan Coolidge was the pen name of the author of a series of books starting with *What Katy Did*) plus DID (from the book title or, rather loosely, 'learned'). A katydid is an insect cricket, named for its stridulating 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: Oscar's best mate? (2,5,7)","output":"### Answer: AN IDEAL HUSBAND \n ### Explanation: Oscar's best mate? (2,5,7)\nCrypticish definition, for Oscar Wilde'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: Pure daughter leaving disco, it's said (9)","output":"### Answer: UTTERANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's said\nA charade of UTTER ('pure') plus [d]ANCE ('disco') minus the D ('daughter 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: A fish by itself derived nutrient from algae (4-4)","output":"### Answer: AGAR-AGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: nutrient from algae\nA GAR ('a fish') plus the same ('by itself'), for the jelly-like substance derived from seaweed, used as a nutrient for humans and bacteria."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hairband with minor problem (7)","output":"### Answer: RINGLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hair\nA charade of RING ('band') plus LET ('minor 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: Medic examining pupils? (7)","output":"### Answer: OCULIST \n ### Explanation: Medic examining pupils? (7)\nCryptic 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: Ancient lawgiver's work pieced together (6)","output":"### Answer: MOSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient lawgiver's\nDouble 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: Metal casing over unknown poison (5)","output":"### Answer: TOXIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: poison\nAn envelope ('casing') of O ('over') plus X ('unknown') in TIN ('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: Trump initially in near enlightened state (7)","output":"### Answer: NIRVANA \n ### Explanation: Trump initially in near enlightened state (7)\nIVANA ('Trump') with I, the first letter or initial ('initially'), in NR ('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: Dismissive comment by two Americans about university design school (7)","output":"### Answer: BAUHAUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: design school\nAn envelope ('about') of U ('university') in BAH ('dismissive comment') plus A plus US ('two 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: Make vague promo for jacket with no back (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make vague\nA subtraction: BLUR[b] ('promo for jacket' of book) minus its last letter ('with no 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: Preserve body part nursed by sick Parisian (9)","output":"### Answer: MARMALADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve\nAn envelope ('nursed by') of ARM ('body part') in MALADE ('sick 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: Inspiring love, blonde bombshell actress entrances (5)","output":"### Answer: DOORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrances\nAn envelope (inspiring') of O ('love') in DORS (Diana, 'blonde bombshell actress' \u2013 going back 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: They may be on the drink \u2014 or the drink may be on them! (8)","output":"### Answer: COASTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may be on the drink\nCryptic double definition: 'drink' as the sea, for the ship, and the mat under 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: Rage-filled policeman features in predicament (4,7)","output":"### Answer: DIRE STRAITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: predicament\nA charade of DIRES, an envelope (-'filled') of IRE ('rage'-) in DS (Detective Sergeant, 'policeman'); plus TRAITS ('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: Boris's tips for the across solutions here (5)","output":"### Answer: BANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the across solutions here\nB AND S ('**B**ori**S**'s tips')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 act poorly in bash (4)","output":"### Answer: WHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: bash\nA charade of W ('women') plus HAM ('act poorly')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nurses consume whiskey in very sticky period (8)","output":"### Answer: HEATWAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: very sticky period\nAn envelope ('nurses') of EAT ('consume') plus W ('whiskey', radio alphabet) in HAVE ('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: Place for refreshment, old and without changes (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for refreshment\nA charade of O ('old') plus AS IS ('without changes')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 look mischievous, poking far-sighted people (9)","output":"### Answer: SEARCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They look\nAn envelope (poking') of ARCH ('mischievous') in SEERS ('far-sighted 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: Religious father figure rabbi had to disrobe (4)","output":"### Answer: ABBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious father figure\n'[r]ABB[i] [h]A[d]' minus the outer letters of each word ('to disrobe')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jewellery from Britain and its ancient inhabitants (7)","output":"### Answer: BANGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jewellery\nA charade of B ('Britain') plus ANGLES (with Jutes and Saxons, 'its ancient inhabitants')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 19th-century intellectual's works (4)","output":"### Answer: MILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19th-century intellectual\nDouble definition, the first being probably either James or son John Stuart."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Emotionally exhausted in triumph or defeat (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emotionally exhausted\nDouble definition ('triumph' and 'defeat' give the same meaning from opposite sides, victor and vanquished)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drops from a rain cloud giving bad feeling (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad feeling\nA subtraction: A NIM[b]US ('a rain cloud') minus the B ('black drops 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: Area between two vehicles on special convoys (8)","output":"### Answer: CARAVANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: convoys\nAn envelope ('between') of A ('area') in CAR VAN ('two vehicles') plus S ('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: Married couple tucking into pastry dish in foil (6)","output":"### Answer: THWART \n ### Explanation: Definition: foil\nAn envelope ('tucking into') of H W (husband and wife. 'married couple') in TART ('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: Inspirational figure's catty comments overheard (4)","output":"### Answer: MUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: nspirational figure\nSounds like ('overheard') MEWS ('catty 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: Soldiers, crook and even rogue meet again (9)","output":"### Answer: RECONVENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: meet again\nA charade of RE (Royal Engineers, 'soldiers') plus CON ('crook') plus VENE, an anagram ('rogue') of '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: Cheat at football without right motivation (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: motivation\nAn envelope ('without') of R ('right') in DIVE ('cheat at 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: Studies concerning marketing tools (5)","output":"### Answer: READS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Studies\nA charade of RE ('concerning') plus ADS ('marketing tools')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 dull clothing, red or very white (8)","output":"### Answer: BLANCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: very white\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 clothing') of CHE (Guevara, 'red') in BLAND ('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: Rinse off residue of fire in vacant Wichita street (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WASH AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rinse off\nAn envelope ('in') of ASH ('residue of fire') in WA ('vacant **W**ichit**A**') plus 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: Disheartened, throw accordion gently? It's sounding like a guitar (6)","output":"### Answer: TWANGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: sounding like a guitar\nOuter letters ('disheartened') of '**T**hro**W A**ccordio**N G**entl**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: One breaking stone ground at that place (2-4)","output":"### Answer: ON-SITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at that place\nAn envelope ('breaking') of I ('one') in ONSTE, an anagram ('ground') of '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: Roast starter of smoked meat cut (4)","output":"### Answer: SLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roast\nA charade of S ('starter of **S**moked') plus LAM[b] ('meat') minus its last letter ('cut'). With no crossers, I confidently entered RIBS."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and hotel in old Roman town (4)","output":"### Answer: BATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: old Roman town\nA charade of BAT ('club') plus H ('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: Drop car into vessel (8)","output":"### Answer: DIMINISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drop\nAn envelope ('into') of MINI ('car') in DISH ('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: Shakespeare character in car, on the phone? (6)","output":"### Answer: PORTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shakespeare character\nSounds like ('on the phone') PORSCHE ('car'), for the character in *The Merchant of 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: Throw son into Jaguar, for example (4)","output":"### Answer: CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Throw\n$$An envelope $$('into') of S ('son') in CAT ('jaguar, 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: Still writing equipment being discussed (10)","output":"### Answer: STATIONARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nSounds like ('being discussed') STATIONERY ('writing 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: A metal-plated American car of old (6)","output":"### Answer: AUSTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: car of old\nAn envelope (-'plated') of US ('American') in 'a' plts TIN ('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: Awful car pinched by Nazi (8)","output":"### Answer: HOPELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Awful\nAn envelope ('pinched by') of OPEL ('car') in HESS (Rudolf, 'Nazi')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Renault changed gear (7)","output":"### Answer: NEUTRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: gear\nAn anagram ('changed') of 'Renault'. NEUTRAL is a position of a gear lever, but does that make it a '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: Carrying family member, car reversed round the bend (7)","output":"### Answer: BANANAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: round the bend\nAn envelope ('carrying') of NAN ('family member') in BAAS, a reversal ('reversed') of SAAB ('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: Car: a car keeping right entering motorway (8)","output":"### Answer: MASERATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Car\nA double envelope ('keeping' and 'entering') of R ('right') in 'a' plus SEAT (Spanish 'car' manufacturer, now owned by Volkswagen) in MI (M1, '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: Revealed in Volkswagen data \u2014 something hidden? (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: something hidden?\nA hidden answer ('revealed in') in 'Volksw**AGEN DA**ta'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 car, around which walkers with torch finally set out at night? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FALSE TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: set out at night?\nAn envelope ('around which') of ALSET, a reversal ('backing') of TESLA ('car') in FEET ('walkers') plus H ('torc**H **finally')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, not posh, a good deal (4)","output":"### Answer: LOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a good deal\nA subtraction: LOT[u]S ('car') minus the U ('not 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: Poached eggs first, no cereal, the bacon last of all (6)","output":"### Answer: STOLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poached\nLast letters ('last of all') of 'egg**S** firs**T** n**O** cerea**L** th**E** baco**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: Place on a road for old car (8)","output":"### Answer: STANDARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: old car\nA charade of STAND ('place') plus 'a' plus RD ('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: Bond with gun breaking rule, I suspect (8)","output":"### Answer: LIGATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bond\nAn envelope ('breaking') of GAT ('gun') in LIURE, an anagram ('suspect') of 'rule 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: Proper to impound a car (4)","output":"### Answer: FIAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\nAn envelope ('to impound') of 'a' in FIT ('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: Car is not entirely all there after demolition, ultimately (6)","output":"### Answer: NISSAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Car\nA charade of N ('demolitio**N** ultimately') plus 'is' plus SAN[e] ('all there') minus the 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: Cover uncultivated land in middle of desert (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\nAn envelope ('in') of HEATH ('uncultivated land') in SE ('middle of de**SE**rt')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dried soup ingredient (se_ed?) (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT PEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dried soup ingredient\nPEA is 'seed' SPLIT (by the 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: Build battlements when Norman's head is found in basket, dead (10)","output":"### Answer: CRENELLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Build battlements\nAn envelope ('is found in') of N ('**N**orman's head') in CREEL ('basket') plus LATE ('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: Fruit squash almost covers it (6)","output":"### Answer: CITRUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nAn envelope ('covers') of 'it' in CRUS[h] ('squash') minus the last letter ('almost'). CITRUS is a kind of fruit, or the trees that prodece 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: Ragged clothes, the lot \u2014 check fabric (10)","output":"### Answer: TATTERSALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: check fabric\nA charade of TATTERS ('ragged clothes') plu ALL ('the 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: Notice giant panda initially confused, adjusting to environment (8)","output":"### Answer: ADAPTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: adjusting to environment\nA charade of AD ('notice') plus APTING, an anagram ('confused') of 'giant' plus P ('**P**anda 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: On hearing car, someone leaning to the right (8)","output":"### Answer: AUDITORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: On hearing\nA charade of AUDI (car') plus TORY ('someone leaning to the 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: Various birds on roof of edifice (7)","output":"### Answer: DIVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Various\nA charade of DIVERS ('birds') plus E ('roof of **E**difice' \u2013 although one might argue that either E is the 'roof' of 'edifice')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 needing a wash, last of water brought in (6)","output":"### Answer: ABARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Car\nAn envelope ('brought in') of R ('last of wate**R**') in 'a' plus BATH ('wash'), for the Italian racing and road car manufacturer."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 sheep in blessed retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: ASHRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: blessed retreat\nA charade of 'a' plus SH ('quiet'!) plus RAM ('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: Reportedly cool place for car (4)","output":"### Answer: LADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\nSounds like ('reportedly') LARDER ('cool 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: Insisted on personal pieces, initially at a loss (5,2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: STUCK TO ONES GUNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insisted\nA charade of STUCK ('at a loss') plus TO ('on') plus ONES GUNS ('personal pieces'), with 'initially' indicating the order of the 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: Rather greasy seafood with a dry stuffing (7)","output":"### Answer: FATTISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rather greasy\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 stuffing') of 'a' plus TT (teetotal, 'dry') in FISH ('seafood')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A knight in royal household running for herald (7)","output":"### Answer: COURANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: running for herald\nAn envelope ('in') of 'a' plus N ('knight', chess notation) in COURT ('royal household'); in the definition, a 'herald' is someone who knows about 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: Nature trail (3)","output":"### Answer: WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nature\nDouble 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: We dig and unearth a potty (3,8)","output":"### Answer: THE GUARDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: We\nAn anagram ('potty') of 'dig' plus 'unearth 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: Hero on overseas trip books event for players (10)","output":"### Answer: TOURNAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: event for players\nA charade of TOUR ('overseas trip'; 'overseas' seems redundant, although it is a French word as well as English. Perhaps Nutmeg had the Grand Tour in mind) plus NAME ('hero'?) plus NT (New Testament, '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: Kind of word sent round in brief note (4)","output":"### Answer: VERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of word\nA reversal ('sent round') of BREV[e] ('note') minus its last letter ('brief')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 commentator's travelled up (4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Path\nSounds like ('commentator's') RODE ('travelled up' i.e. on 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: Dissatisfied fellow delivered a lecture on corruption (10)","output":"### Answer: FRUSTRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dissatisfied\nA charade of F ('fellow') plus RUST ('corruption') plus RATED ('delivered a lecture')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tips on better information technology for businessmen (11)","output":"### Answer: CAPITALISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: businessmen\nA charade of CAP ('better', verb) plus IT ('information technology') plus A ('advanced') plus LISTS ('tips', leans)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 boot from West? (3)","output":"### Answer: TOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of boot\nTO E ('from 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: Plants unknown in drained area beside meadows (7)","output":"### Answer: AZALEAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plants\nAn envelope (in') of Z (mathematical 'unknown') in AA ('drained **A**re**A**') plus ('beside') LEAS ('meadows')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Macron's ready to accommodate English politician (3-4)","output":"### Answer: PRE-EMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anticipate\nAn envelope ('to accommodate') of E ('English') plus MP ('politician') in PRET ('Macron's ready')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's prime article that may upset diplomatic aide (8,7)","output":"### Answer: MILITARY ATTACHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: diplomatic aide\nAn anagram ('upset') of I ('**I**nvestigator's prime') plus 'article that 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: Worst fate potentially encountered in bath? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SOFT WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: encountered in bath?\nAn anagram ('potentially') of 'worst 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: First 20 letters broadcast not my choice? (2,2,3)","output":"### Answer: UP TO YOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: not my choice\nSounds like ('broadcast') UP TO U ('first 20 letters' 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: Ulster Times introduced to man on board craft (8)","output":"### Answer: KNITTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: craft\nAn envelope ('introduced to') of NI ('Ulster'; as usual, Northern Ireland is only loosely equivalent, in that Ulster is in the north of the island Ireland, but it is too useful for crossword setters to give it up) plus T T ('times') in KING ('man on board', 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: Drag, shifting old pigment (5)","output":"### Answer: OCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pigment\nCHORE ('drag') with the O moved ('shifting 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: Audibly criticise acts providing night music (9)","output":"### Answer: NOCTURNES \n ### Explanation: Definition: night music\nSounds like ('audibly') KNOCK TURNS ('criticise 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: Decent honest Conservative? (6)","output":"### Answer: SQUARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Decent\nTriple definition, although rather 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: Contrasting articles from Paris and London on 'love in moderation' (7)","output":"### Answer: UNALIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contrasting\nA charade of UN A ('articles from Paris and London') plus LIKE ('love in moderation')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 attack (3,2)","output":"### Answer: SET ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determined\nDouble 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: Preacher's spoken, boring Scrooge (9)","output":"### Answer: MORALISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preacher\nAn envelope ('boring') of ORAL ('spoken') in MISER ('Scrooge')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Convertible seating poorly tested within working group (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BED SETTEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Convertible seating\nAn envelope ('within') of EDSETT, an anagram ('poorly') of 'tested' in BEE ('working 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: Regularly curved track? (8)","output":"### Answer: CRESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regularly curved track?\nA charade of CRE ('regularly **C**u**R**v**E**d') plus SCENT ('track'), with an &lit 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: Regal killer has right implement lying around (7)","output":"### Answer: ASPRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lying around\nA charade of ASP ('regal killer', following the popular legend \u2013 and Shakespeare \u2013 that Cleopatra died by allowing an asp to bite her) plus R ('right') plus AWL ('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: Venerable revolutionary I satisfied in bed (7)","output":"### Answer: TOTEMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Venerable\nA reversal ('revolutionary') of an envelope ('in') of I MET ('I satisfied') in COT ('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: Sturdy plant blocking stone path (6)","output":"### Answer: STREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: path\nAn envelope ('blocking') of TREE ('sturdy plant') in ST ('stone', 14 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: Rent such as minister retains (5)","output":"### Answer: CHASM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rent\nA hidden answer ('retains') in 'su**CH AS M**inister'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tint of marine coats particularly intense at first (5)","output":"### Answer: SEPIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tint\nAn envelope ('coats') of PI ('**P**articularly **I**ntense at first') in SEA ('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: English figurehead scrapped segregation (5,6)","output":"### Answer: SAINT GEORGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: English figurehead\nAn anagram ('scrapped') of 'segregation'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dozen or more deliveries before English finally secure run (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: run\nA charade of OVERS ('dozen or more deliveries', cricket) plus E ('English') plus another E ('finally secur**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: Aristocrat to avoid: awful cad with allure regularly lacking (7)","output":"### Answer: DRACULA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aristocrat to avoid\nIn crosswordese, 'regularly' normally means \"every other letter\", but that is not what the word actually says, and not what is required in this case: an anagram ('awful') of 'cad' plus 'al[l]ur[e]' minus every third letter ('regularly lacking'); for the blood-drinking 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: Harry, graduate, assembled doctrine (5)","output":"### Answer: DOGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: doctrine\nA charade of DOG ('harry') plus MA ('graduate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Memory's nudger, edifying, maybe one neatly inducing commemoration using initial letters? (8)","output":"### Answer: MNEMONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Memory's nudger, edifying, maybe one neatly inducing commemoration using initial letters\nThe 'primarily' clue in disguise ('using initial letters') of '**M**emory's **N**udger **E**difying **M**aybe **O**ne **N**eatly **I**nducing **C**ommemoration', with an &lit definition (if slightly 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: U.S. novel in translation defeats one (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: EAST OF EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: U.S. novel\nAn anagram ('in translation') of 'defeats one', for the novel by John Steinbeck."}
{"instruction":"You 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 and duck kiss, seen on-and-off (4)","output":"### Answer: OXEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cattle\n~~A charade of O ('duck', cricket) plus X ('kiss, seen\" \u2013 indicating a written representation of a kiss) plus 'on'-, with -'and-off' indicating that the first 'and' in the clue is to be ignored. A couple of unusual devices in this clue, but I think my interpretation makes sense of it.~~ *A charade of O ('duck', cricket) plus X ('kiss') plus EN ('se**EN** on-and off' or 's**E**e**N** on-and off'; either way \"off-and-on\" might have been more descriptive)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 follows tango in hotel? (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: What follows tango in hotel? (4)\nCryptic definition: in the word 'hotel' the T ('tango', radio alphabet) is followed by E (ECHO, also radio alphabet). 'Hotel' also belongs to the radio alphabet, but that has nothing to do with the 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: True tale I adapted about rector for serious reading (10)","output":"### Answer: LITERATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: serious reading\nAn anagram ('adapted') of 'true tale I' plus R ('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: After Stella, tipsy Lord Lieutenant spills the beans (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TELLS ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: spills the beans\nA charade of TELLSA, an anagram ('tipsy') of 'Stella' plus LL ('Lord Lieutenant')"}
{"instruction":"You 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 film is made (Inception) (5)","output":"### Answer: ONSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inception\nON SET ('where a film is made' \u2013 many of them, 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: It's boos, regrettably, for woodwind players (7)","output":"### Answer: OBOISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: woodwind players\nAn anagram ('regrettably') of 'its boos'. A change from viola jokes."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lost bronze, Farah in Mediterranean city? (7)","output":"### Answer: PALERMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mediterranean city\nA charade of PALER ('having lost bronze') plus MO ('', long distance Olympic 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: Ruthless interrogation for Ph.D.? (5,6)","output":"### Answer: THIRD DEGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruthless interrogation\nDouble definition, the second being more a literal interpretation, as well as questionable (as perhaps the question mark suggests). A Ph.D. would be geneally at least a second 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: Winter transport conveying butchers to the audience (7)","output":"### Answer: SLEIGHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winter transport\nSounds like ('to the audience') SLAYS ('butchers' \u2013 not rhyming slang 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: Rinse a songbird's stuffing that's fit to be eaten (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN SEASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fit to be eaten\nA hidden answer ('stuffing') in 'r**INSE A SON**gbird'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up rain, intensely (4)","output":"### Answer: TEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: rain, intensely\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of MEET ('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: Threatened over suppressing fury (10)","output":"### Answer: ENDANGERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Threatened\nAn envelope ('suppressing') of ANGER ('fury') in ENDED ('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: Switching sides near the end, give new weapons to kingdom (5)","output":"### Answer: REALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: kingdom\nREARM ('give new weapons') with the second R ('near the end') changed to L (right to left, 'switching 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: In the end, Don Quixote wasting time, roaming when season ends (7)","output":"### Answer: EQUINOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: when season ends\nAn anagram ('roaming') of N ('in the end, do**N**') plus 'Quixo[t]e' minus the T ('wasting time'). The equinoxes mark roughly the end of winter and 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: Essential part of successful wedding: four bars, perhaps (4,9)","output":"### Answer: GOOD RECEPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Essential part of successful wedding\nDouble definition, the second referring to, say, mobile phone 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: 'No, Bond: act nice' wavering in faulty phone line (3,10)","output":"### Answer: BAD CONNECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: faulty phone line\nAn anagram ('wavering') of 'no Bond act 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: Appearing at regular intervals, unhinged idealisers (10)","output":"### Answer: SERIALISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appearing at regular intervals\nAn anagram ('unhinged') of 'idealisers'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 entertainer, children's author, runs off with hesitant expression (8)","output":"### Answer: CAROLLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Festive entertainer\nA charade of CAR[r]OLL (Lewis, 'children's author') minus an R ('runs off' \u2013 in cricket notation, a single R can represent run or runs) plus ER ('hesitant expression')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 offer (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HOLD OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last\nDouble 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: Prosperous periods, yen showing rise (7)","output":"### Answer: UPSURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rise\nA charade of UPS ('prosperous periods') plus URGE ('yen'). 'Showing' just links 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: S. American chain regularly offering rice-based dish (5)","output":"### Answer: SUSHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: rice-based dish\nA charade of S ('south') plus US ('American') plus HI ('c**H**a**I**n regularly' \u2013 this time with the more usual 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: Everyman's beginning to go under: a quiet bit of snoozing in part of church (4)","output":"### Answer: APSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of church\nA charade of 'a' plus P ('quiet') plus S ('bit of **S**noozing') plus E ('**E**veryman's beginning'), with 'to go under' indicating the order of the 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: Mother hosting police ball is upset? Just a bit (7)","output":"### Answer: MODICUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just a bit\nAn envelope ('hosting') of ODIC, a reversal ('is upset') of CID ('police') plus O ('ball') in MUM ('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: Approaching a road in roughly two seconds (7)","output":"### Answer: TOWARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approaching\nAN envelope ('in') of 'a' plus RD ('road') in TOW, an anagram ('roughly') of 'two' plus S ('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: Who's keen to play Partridge Queen? (5)","output":"### Answer: GAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who's keen to play\nA charade of GAME ('partridge' \u2013 with the question mark appended to indicate the example) plus R (*Regina*, '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: Casual member wants back pay (4-5)","output":"### Answer: PART-TIMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Casual\nA charade of PART ('member' of the cast) plus TIMER, a reversal ('back') of REMIT ('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: Slough has one trapped, progress hampered? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BOGGED DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: progress hampered\nDefinition and literal interpretation, depending on the identification of BOG as '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: Failure, for example, of NBC broadcast with astronaut (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ABSTRACT NOUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Failure, for example\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'NBC' plus 'astronaut'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Harrowing neck torture (5-7)","output":"### Answer: NERVE-RACKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harrowing\nA charae of NERVE ('neck', effrontery) plus RACKING ('torture')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 merging with delta may be cut off (10)","output":"### Answer: DETACHABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: may be cut o\nAn anagram ('merging with') of 'beach' plus 'delta'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 child's most important problem? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MAIN ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: most important problem\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 lower than 'the man sadly emasculated' (5)","output":"### Answer: NEATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet's lower than\nAn anagram ('sadly') of 'the [m]an' minus the M ('emasculated')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 arrest and looking haggard (7)","output":"### Answer: PINCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Under arrest\nDouble 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: Machine operator altered shift (7)","output":"### Answer: TREADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Machine operator\nAn anagram ('shift') of 'altered'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Lincoln as a former leader (6)","output":"### Answer: MUGABE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a former leader\nA charade of MUG ('face') plus ABE ('Lincoln'), for Robert MUGABE, the Zimbabwean Prime Minister and then 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: Mother, get on ruin! (6)","output":"### Answer: DAMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruin\nA charade of DAM ('mother') plus AGE ('get 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: Hackneyed stuff by journalist with complaint \u2014 probably canned (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CORNED BEEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: probably canned\nA charade of CORN ('hackneyed stuff') plus ED ('journalist') plus BEEF ('complaint'), with a descriptive '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: Transport was miserable (5)","output":"### Answer: MOPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Transport\nDouble definition (with different pronunciations)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 'Reversion' cast and support (9)","output":"### Answer: THROWBACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reversion\nA charade of THROW ('cast') plus BACK ('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: Proudly accompanying the ambassador on a date, kept getting excited? (4,4,4,4)","output":"### Answer: WITH HEAD HELD HIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proudly\nA charade of WITH ('accompanying') plus HE (His or Her Excellency, 'the ambassador') plus 'a' plus D ('date') plus HELD ('kept') plus HIGH ('excited')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 downstairs? Nonsense, according to a shanty singer (8)","output":"### Answer: RUMBELOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nonsense, according to a shanty singer\nA charade of RUM ('drink') plus BELOW ('downstairs'). Definition in Chambers: RUMBELOW A meaningless refrain occuring in old sea-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: Screeching of small missile (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screeching\nA charade of S ('small') plus TRIDENT ('missile')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Misspelt the Genoese name for an eastern monument (10)","output":"### Answer: STONEHENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: monument\nAn anagram ('misspelt') of 'the Genoese' with one E replaced by N ('name for an 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: Crossed a playwright with a paper figure (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAVERSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crossed\nA charade of TRAVERS (Ben, 'a playwright' of farces such as *A Cuckoo in the Nest* and *Thark*) plus ED ('a paper figure' -which makes a change from '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: East Hampton otherwise now known as famous (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ON THE MAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: now known as famous\nAn anagram ('otherwise') of E ('east') plus 'Hampton'. Is 'now known as' part of the definition, or just filler?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 an awful lot of birdsong on island first (8)","output":"### Answer: TRILLION \n ### Explanation: Definition: an awful lot\nA charade of TRILL ('birdsong') plus I ('island') plus '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: Ace management team on a ship (6)","output":"### Answer: ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: on a ship\nA charade of A ('ace') plus BOARD ('management 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: Nerdy expert element of Aztec hierarchy (6)","output":"### Answer: TECHIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nerdy expert\nA hidden answer ('element of') in 'Az**TEC HIE**rarchy'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vigilant prince consort ditches bishop (5)","output":"### Answer: ALERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vigilant\nA subtraction: AL[b]ERT ('Prince Consort' \u2013 should be capitalised \u2013 Queen Victoria's husband) minus the B ('ditches 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: Predicament about marine predator in holiday resort (7)","output":"### Answer: MAJORCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: holiday resort\nA charade of MAJ, a reversal ('about') of JAM ('predicament') plus ORCA ('marine 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: Backing rich man with problem round old French house (7)","output":"### Answer: BOURBON \n ### Explanation: Definition: French house\nA reversal ('backing') of NOB ('rich man') plus ROUB, an envelope ('round') of O 9'old') in RUB (\"Ay, there's the rub\", '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: What remainers do, eg accepting Brexit ultimately (4)","output":"### Answer: STAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: What remainers do\nAn envelope ('accepting') of T ('Brexi**T** ultimately') in SAY ('eg')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cavalier and knight stopping a flu cure working (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCAREFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cavalier\nAn anagram ('working') of N (chess notation, 'knight') plus 'a flu 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: Dolly, perhaps, was 151? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dolly, perhaps\nA charade, requiring a little mathematics \u00e0 la Qaos: 151 = 150 + 1; then a charade of CL (150) plus ONE (1). The in question was a 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: One concealing fancy undies, mostly, in public (8)","output":"### Answer: AUDIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: public\nAn envelope ('concealing') of UDIEN, an anagram ('fancy') of 'undie[s]' minus the last letter ('mostly') in ACE ('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: Boxer, you heard, punching cook (4)","output":"### Answer: FURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boxer\nAn envelope ('punching') of U ('you heard') in FRY ('cook), for , British heavyweight 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: Salient, good point following a lot of rubbish (5)","output":"### Answer: BULGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salient\nA charade of BUL[l] ('rubbish') minus the last letter ('a lot of') plus G ('good') plus E ('point' of the compass). I think of 'salient' as angular, but BULGE as rounded, but they are both prominences."}
{"instruction":"You 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 said to be average appearance (4)","output":"### Answer: MIEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: appearance\nSounds like ('what's said') MEAN ('average', near 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: A number on Broadway perform in new titles (4,2,2)","output":"### Answer: LETS DO IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A number on Broadway\nAn envelope ('in') of DO ('perform') in LETSIT, an anagram ('new') of 'titles', for the Cole Porter standard, first introduced in the musical *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: Pair maybe 200 metres beyond Belgium's capital (5)","output":"### Answer: BRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pair\nA charade of B ('**B**elgium's capital') plus RACE ('maybe 200 metres', a 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: Newcomers in clothing of Stockport FC (9)","output":"### Answer: STRANGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Newcomers\nA charade of ST ('clothing of **S**tockpor**T**') plus RANGERS (Scottish 'FC')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-breaking compiler's very relaxed (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: very relaxed\nAn envelope (-'breaking') of I'M ('compiler's') in LP ('record'-)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sudden change of direction, absorbing right tips from Magritte (7)","output":"### Answer: VERMEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nAn envelope ('absorbing') of R ('right') plus ME ('tips from **M**agritt**E**') in VEER ('sudden change of 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: A pair of names adopted by Zeus? Oddly, this one's for a girl (7)","output":"### Answer: SUZANNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this one's for a girl\nAn envelope ('adopted by') of 'a' plus NN ('pair of names') in SUZE, an anagram ('oddly') of 'Zeus'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 missed by card sharp (4)","output":"### Answer: TART \n ### Explanation: Definition: sharp\nA subtraction: TAR[o]T ('card') minus O ('nothing's 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: Stout men put up walls of lovely old college (4-4)","output":"### Answer: ROLY-POLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stout\nA charade of RO, a reversal ('put up' in a down light) of OR (military 'men') plus LY ('walls of **L**ovel**Y**') plus POLY (polytechnic, 'old 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: Second track Queen's put out \u2014 it's like the Beatles (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's like the Beatles\nA charade of S ('second') plus COU[r]SE ('track') minus R (*Regina*, :Queen's put out'). Very clever."}
{"instruction":"You 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 convicts do half-heartedly, wanting cash by bank (8)","output":"### Answer: PORRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What convicts do\nA charade of PO[o]R ('wanting cash') minus one interior O ('half-heartedly') plus RIDGE ('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: Right back providing extremely loose play (6)","output":"### Answer: TRIFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: play\nA charade of TR, a reversal ('back') of RT ('right') plus IF ('providing') plus LE ('extremely **L**oos**E**'). 'Play' 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: Charlie following ladies around (4)","output":"### Answer: FOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charlie\nA charade of F ('following') plus OOL, a reversal ('around') of LOO ('ladies', an indication by 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: Welsh Church's plan to secure good deal on energy (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARLOTTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welsh Church\nA charade of CHARLOTT, an envelope ('to secure') of LOT in CHART ('plan'); plus E ('energy'). for singer CHARLOTTE 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: British racer keeping ahead in this kind of car (5)","output":"### Answer: COUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this kind of car\nAn envelope ('keeping') of UP ('ahead') in COE (Sebastian, 'British 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: Cloth seller plugging jacket of cashmere (5)","output":"### Answer: CREPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloth\nAn envelope ('plugging') of REP ('seller') in CE ('jacket of **C**ashmer**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: Guides have cheese sandwiches with hint of salsa (8)","output":"### Answer: BROWNIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guides\nAn envelope ('sandwiches') of OWN ('have') in BRIE ('cheese') plus S ('hint of **S**alsa')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, engaging a lounge singer (4,4)","output":"### Answer: MEAT LOAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\nA charade of MEAT, an envelope ('engaging') of 'a' in MET ('satisfied'); plus LOAF ('lounge'), for the stage name of Michael Lee Aday."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Jean, losing weight, is a diminutive sort (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a diminutive sort\nA subtraction: SHRIMP[ton] ('model Jean') minus TON ('losing 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: Family member knocked over that Parisian porcelain (6)","output":"### Answer: BISQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: porcelain\nA charade of BIS, a reversal ('knocked over') of SIB (sibling, 'family member') plus QUE ('that 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: Moderate old Conservatives, after revolution, in nervy state (4)","output":"### Answer: STEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: nervy state\nA reversal ('after revolution') of WETS ('moderate old Conservatives' under Margaret 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: The two of us, informally, showing where all other down answers may be found (4)","output":"### Answer: MENU \n ### Explanation: Definition: where all other down answers may be found\nME 'N' U (me and you, 'the two of us, informally'), indicating that all the other down answers are food 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: Do not attend church service when drunk or collection when disorderly (8)","output":"### Answer: MISHMASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: collection when disorderly\nSounds like an inebrieated version ('when drunk') of MISS MASS ('do not attend 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: Walk and talk aimlessly (6)","output":"### Answer: RAMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Walk\nDouble 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: A little money surely needed for reorientation (6,2,6)","output":"### Answer: CHANGE OF COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reorientation\nA charade of CHANGE ('a little money') plus OF COURSE ('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: Christian starting off with a measure of whisky? (5)","output":"### Answer: OPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: a measure of whisky?\nA subtraction: [c]OPTIC ('Christian', principally in Egypt) minus the first letter ('starting off'). An OPTIC is the device attached to an inverted bottle to measure a standard amount of a spirit, with the question mark for whisky 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: China cut back Chinese social media conclusions at home (9)","output":"### Answer: PORCELAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: China\nA charade of PORC, a reversal ('back') of CROP ('cut') plus ELA, last letters ('conclusions') of 'Chines**E** socia**L** medi**A**' plus 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: Dating? Must grab apartment at top speed \u2026 (5,4,3)","output":"### Answer: GOING FLAT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: at top speed\nAn envelope ('must grab') of FLAT ('apartment') in GOING OUT ('dating')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 shown by them getting pissed in Somerset, possibly (12)","output":"### Answer: SPEEDOMETERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shown by them\nAn envelope ('in') of PEED ('pissed') in SOMETERS, an anagram ('possibly') of 'Somerset'. The definition is a reference to the 'speed' in the previos clue, 14A."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nomad shot real vulture, having ignored us (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAVELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nomad\nAn anagram ('shot') of 'real v[u]lt[u]re' minus UU \u2013 'us' is to be read as the plural of 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: Cards from a suit or a trump to West (5)","output":"### Answer: TAROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cards\nA hidden ('from') reversed ('to West') answer in 'a sui**T OR A T**rump', with 'a' serving no 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: Polluted air not helping (6)","output":"### Answer: RATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: helping\nAn anagram ('polluted') of 'air 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: Everybody negotiating a nice partnership (8)","output":"### Answer: ALLIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: partnership\nA charade of ALL ('everybody') plus IANCE, an anagram ('negociating') of '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: Bone picked up from the last of half a dozen roosters? (6)","output":"### Answer: COCCYX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bone\nSounds like ('picked up') COCK SIX ('the last of half a dozen roosters'). Note the 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: Star in danger after moving east (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTERISK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\nA charade of ASTE, an anagram ('moving') of 'east' plus RISK ('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: President sounds sustained by it (6)","output":"### Answer: MACRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: President\nDouble definition: the French President, and a diacritic line placed above a vowel to indicate that it is long ('sustained')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cat among pigs? (6)","output":"### Answer: SCATTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silly\nAn implied envelope: 'cat' IN STY ('among pigs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 please (5,4)","output":"### Answer: MAGIC WORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spell\nDouble definition, the second a reference to 'please' as the embellishment to a request which prompts a positive 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: Leaping into little retail outlet? No, a big one! (8,4)","output":"### Answer: SHOPPING MALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: retail outlet? No, a big one!\nAn envelope ('into') of HOPPING ('leaping') in SMALL ('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: Home origins of Anne Bront\u00eb poem (5)","output":"### Answer: ABODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Home\nA charade of AB ('origins of **A**nne **B**ronte') plus ODE ('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: Blocks providing coverage of ghastly Love Island (8)","output":"### Answer: BARBADOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nAn envelope ('providing coverge') of BAD ('ghastly') plus O ('love') in BARS ('blocks')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tree developing all the time (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: all the time\nAn anagram ('developing') of 'tiny 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: Patisseries getting income distributed or else (12)","output":"### Answer: PROFITEROLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Patisseries\nA charade of PROFIT ('income') plus EROLES, an anagram ('distributed') of 'or else'. The definition is pastries, rather than the more common version, a shop which sells 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: Tunes three-wheeler for raid (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIR STRIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: raid\nA charade of AIRS ('tunes') plus TRIKE ('three-wheeler')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Abstruse Euro-sceptic cup running over (8)","output":"### Answer: ESOTERIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abstruse\nAn anagram ('over') of 'Euro-sceptic' minus 'cup' ('cup 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: Calls up movement to do with words (8)","output":"### Answer: SEMANTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: to do with words\nA charade of SEMAN, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of NAMES ('calls') plud TIC ('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: Carla touring East Asian country (6)","output":"### Answer: BRUNEI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian country\nAn envelope ('touring') of E ('east') in BRUNI ('', the wife of Nicolas Sarkosy) ."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is out to frolic and run naked (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: run naked\nAn anagram ('to frolic') of ASTER[is]K, the answer to 27A, minus IS ('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: Lastly, latte? Skinny or black? (5)","output":"### Answer: EBONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: black\nA charade of E ('lastly, latt**E**') plus BONY ('skinny')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 satirist cutting a line priest rejected (8)","output":"### Answer: JUVENILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor\nA charade of JUVEN[al] (Roman 'satirist') minus A L ('cutting a line') plus ILE, a reversal ('rejected') of ELI ('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: Set up accommodation leader spots to the west (6)","output":"### Answer: ENCAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set up accommodation\nA reversal ('to the west' in an across light) of PM (Prime Minister, 'leader') plus ACNE ('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: In recital, poet performed (4)","output":"### Answer: DONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: performed\nSounds like ('in recital') DONNE (John, 'poet' \u2013 and it seems that is how the name was pronounced)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A million pocketed by ruler \u2014 tax is high, without boundaries (10)","output":"### Answer: EXTRAMURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: without boundaries\nAn envelope ('pocketed by') of A M ('a million') in EXTRURAL,an anagram ('is high') of 'ruler tax'. 'Without' in the sense of 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: Expresses inspiring thanks for Asian dishes (6)","output":"### Answer: SATAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian dishes\nAn envelope ('inspiring') of TA ('thanks') in SAYS ('expresses')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 energy-guzzling old banger! (8)","output":"### Answer: EXECRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Damn\nAn envelope (-'guzzling') of E ('energy'-) in EX ('old') plus CRATE ('banger', decrepid 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: Dope with European camper possibly is Swiss (7)","output":"### Answer: GENEVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swiss\nA charade of GEN ('dope') plus E ('European') plus VAN ('camper 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: Old partners scoffing bananas seen in harmony (7)","output":"### Answer: ONENESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: harmony\nAn envelope ('scoffing') of ENES, an anagram ('bananas') of 'seen' in O ('old') plus NS (bridge 'partners')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 team's mostly neat, languid swimmers (8)","output":"### Answer: MANATEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: languid swimmers\nAn anagram ('swimming') of 'team's' plus 'nea[t]' 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: Country heading for shambles with Etonian premier (6)","output":"### Answer: SWEDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of S ('heading for **S**hambles') plus W ('with') plus EDEN (Anthony, 'Etonian premier')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 very cerebral Lib Dem playing with words, briefly (10)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLEBROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not very cerebral\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'Lib Dem' plus 'word[s]' 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: Went backwards, a long way down (4)","output":"### Answer: DEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long way down\nA reversal ('backwards') of PEED ('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: Was mother clean eating doughnut with daughter? (6)","output":"### Answer: POURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was mother\nA charade of POURE, an envelope ('eating') of O ('doughnut', from its shape) in PURE ('clean'); plus D ('daughter'). \"To be mother\" is to pour the 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: Czech, say, is so concerned with sound around bathroom (8)","output":"### Answer: SLAVONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Czech, say, is so\nAn envelope ('around') of LAV ('bathroom') in SONIC ('concerned with 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: Pre-programme car, 50% less consumed (8)","output":"### Answer: AUTOMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pre-programme\nA charade of AUTOM[obile] ('car') minus the last 5 letters ('50% off') 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: Celebration time, getting put in charge (4)","output":"### Answer: FETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebration\nAn envelope ('getting put in') of T ('time') in FEE ('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: King splits trousers? They're in all across solutions here (6)","output":"### Answer: RIVERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're in all across solutions here\nAn envelope (no, not 'splits', but 'trousers' in the sense of pockets) of R (the second one, *Rex*, 'king') in RIVES ('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: Cover of Bible tale represented Saint Paul and John? (7)","output":"### Answer: BEATLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paul and John?\nA charade of BE ('cover of **B**ibl**E**') plus ATLE, an anagram ('re-presented') of 'tale' plus S ('saint')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enact novel about great creature like Moby-Dick (8)","output":"### Answer: CETACEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: creature like Moby-Dick\nAn envelope ('about') of ACE ('great') in CETAN, an anagram ('novel') of 'enact'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 raised a lot of money locally, back in trade event (10)","output":"### Answer: OCCURRENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: event\nA charade of OC, a reversal ('raised' in a down light) of CO (company, 'firm') plus CURRENC[y] ('money') minus its last letter ('a lot of') plus E ('back in trad**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: Lend one thousand rupees to be invested by postman? (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lend\nA charade of I ('one') plus M (Roman numeral, 'thousand') plus PART, an ernvelope ('to be invested by') of R ('rupees') in 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: Umbelliferous plant of Pope and Pushkin, say (10)","output":"### Answer: ALEXANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Umbelliferous plant\nBoth Pope and Pushkin had the first name Alexander; and the plant 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 cross English teacher's cutting equipment (3,5)","output":"### Answer: AXE HEADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutting equipment\nA charade of 'a' plus X ('cross') *plus E ('English') *plus HEAD'S ('teacher'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: Sinner to dwell to the north, by Slough (3-5)","output":"### Answer: SHE-DEVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sinner\nA charade of SHED ('slough', pronounced sluff) plus EVIL, a reversal ('to the north' in s down light) of LIVE ('dwell')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, as opposed to red, dresses kept in dry (7)","output":"### Answer: TSARIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: White, as opposed to red\nAn envelope ('kept in') of SARIS ('dresses') in TT (tee-total, 'dry'). The definition refers to Russians at the time of the revolution."}
{"instruction":"You 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 allies love punching American fighters (6)","output":"### Answer: AMIGOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fo\nAn envelope ('punching') of O ('love') in A ('American') plus MIGS (Russian planes, 'fighters')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 care it's an often-muddy female accessory (2,4)","output":"### Answer: SO WHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: I don't care\nA charade of SOW ('often-muddy female') plus HAT ('accessory')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 catch medic before work (4)","output":"### Answer: DROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fail to catch\nA charade of DR (doctor, 'medic') plus OP ('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: Tiny shrill sound perhaps \u2026 Young birds (not large) in trees (7,7)","output":"### Answer: WEEPING WILLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trees\nA charade of WEE ('tiny') plus PING ('shrill sound') plus WILL ('perhaps Young' \u2013 Will Young, singer-songwriter-actor) plus OW[l]S ('birds') minus the L ('not 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: Everyman, note, tucked into very old booze (4)","output":"### Answer: VINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: booze\nAn envelope ('tucked into') of I ('Everyman') plus N ('note') in V ('very') plus O ('old'). I'll raise my glass of Dow '77 to 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: Hollywood big shots actively kept a chart (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: THE RAT PACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hollywood big shots\nAn anagram ('actively') of 'kept a chart'. For the definition, 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: Somewhat damp, ref abandons building (6)","output":"### Answer: PREFAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: building\nA hidden answer ('somewhat') in 'dam**P REF AB**andons'."}
{"instruction":"You 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, interest and care shown adopting Pole (2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: IN THE END \n ### Explanation: Definition: At last\nA charade of INT ('interest') plus HEEND, an envelope ('shown adopting') of N ('pole') in HEED ('care'). It took me a while to un-see TEND 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: Surely sad? Sad, surely (9)","output":"### Answer: ASSUREDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surely\nAn anagram ('sad') of 'sad surely'. 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: Primarily, Antony's spouse's pets, sadly! (4)","output":"### Answer: ASPS \n ### Explanation: Primarily, Antony's spouse's pets, sadly! (4)\nThe 'primarily' clue, '**A**ntony's **S**pouse's **P**ets **S**adly', with reference to Cleopatra."}
{"instruction":"You 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 stuck to bath oil that's in make-up bag (4)","output":"### Answer: KOHL \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's in make-up bag\nThe flip side of the 'primarily' clue: last letters ('ultimately') of 'stuc**K** t**O** bat**H** oi**L**'. I do not think it would be found in every make-up bag, although mascara serves a similar 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: Mending and sorting washed socks? (9)","output":"### Answer: REPAIRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mending\nRE-PAIRING ('sorting washed 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: Word from above: disheartened Jewish scholar leaves (8)","output":"### Answer: KOHLRABI \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves\nA charade of KOHL ('word from above' \u2013 directly above, 16A) plus RA[b]BI ('Jewish scholar') minus the middle letter ('disheartened'). Kohlrabi does have leaves (and you can eat them), but it is grown for its swollen 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: In nobleman's house, outspoken style (6)","output":"### Answer: MANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\nSounds like ('outspoken') MANOR ('nobleman'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: Tenth hiker represented in sculpture (3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE THINKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: sculpture\nAn anagram ('re-presented') of '~~tehth~~ *tenth* hiker', for Rodin's famous 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: Ably and supply (4)","output":"### Answer: WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ably\nDouble definition; the second could be with either pronunciation of 'supply'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 war, new soldiers displayed malaise (5-9)","output":"### Answer: WORLD-WEARINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: malaise\nAn anagram ('in \u2026 displayed'?) of 'war new 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: Dodgy r\u00e9gimes may produce these? (7)","output":"### Answer: \u00c9MIGR\u00c9S \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\nAn anagram ('dodgy') of 'r\u00e9gimes', with an extended 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: Strength of spirit in demonstration (5)","output":"### Answer: PROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strength of spirit\nDouble 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: Outstanding number at head of data collection (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outstanding\nA charade of NO ('number') plus ('at head of') TABLE ('data 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: Who'll shortly send you to sleep? (3,6,6)","output":"### Answer: WEE WILLIE WINKIE \n ### Explanation: Who'll shortly send you to sleep? (3,6,6)\nCrypyic definition, with a play on 'shortly' for WEE. The character comes from an 1841 poem\/nursery rhyme in Scots dialect written by one William Miller. And a follow-on from last Sunday's 1A SLEEP TIGHT."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nestled among azalea, N.T. officer's shed? (4-2)","output":"### Answer: LEAN-TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: shed\nA hidden answer ('nestled among') in 'aza**LEA NT O**fficer'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 proposers horribly (9)","output":"### Answer: OPPRESSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bully\nAn anagram ('horribly') of 'proposers'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approves another helping (7)","output":"### Answer: SECONDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approves\nDouble 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: Cushion on horseback, cowboy's accessory (9)","output":"### Answer: UPHOLSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cushion\nA charade of UP ('on horseback') plus HOLSTER ('cowboy's accessory')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Specialised skill? Get to work in the allotment immediately, says Spooner (4-3)","output":"### Answer: KNOW-HOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Specialised skill?\nA Spoonerism of HOE NOW ('get to work in the allotment immediately')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One loves seeing Star Wars villain, helmet removed, capturing space station (7)","output":"### Answer: ADMIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One loves seeing\nAn envelope ('capturing') of MIR (Russian 'space station') in [v]ADER (Darth of that ilk, 'Star Wars villain') minus the first letter ('helmet 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: Post-Christmas d\u00e9bris is irritating (7)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: is irritating\nA humorous reference to a shedding Christmas tree ('post-Christmas d\u00e9bris')."}
{"instruction":"You 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-ranging, strove to secure a run (6)","output":"### Answer: VARIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wide-ranging\nAn envelope ('to secure') of 'a' plus R ('run') in VIED ('strove')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Absence of plonk nearly certain to end in failure (2-3)","output":"### Answer: NO-WIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: certain to end in failure\nNO WIN[e] ('absence of plonk') 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: These ridden miles \u2014 newspaper articles follow (6)","output":"### Answer: MOPEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: These ridden\nA charade of M ('miles') plus OP EDS ('newspaper articles' \u2013 an OP ED is an article on the page opposite to the edtorial, and expressing a independent 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: Opportunity for tax rebate is a present help (4,3)","output":"### Answer: GIFT AID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opportunity for tax rebate\nand literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unwanted bones in meat dish (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPARE RIBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: meat dish\nA charade of SPARE ('unwanted') plus RIBS ('bones') \u2013 or another definition and literal interpretation, 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: Award of supersized vehicle (5)","output":"### Answer: OSCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\nA charade of OS ('supersized') plus CAR ('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: Mali's flourishing religion (5)","output":"### Answer: ISLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: religion\nAn anagram ('flourishing') of 'Mali's', with an extended definition (the country is 95% Moslem)."}
{"instruction":"You 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, don't move around so much (9)","output":"### Answer: SHIFTLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lazy\nSHIFT 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: Pig went for coarse plant (7)","output":"### Answer: HOGWEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: coarse plant\nA charade of HOG ('pig') plus WEED ('went'). Giant hogweed is particularly pernicious; its sap renders the skin abnormally sensitive to light, raising serious blisters."}
{"instruction":"You 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 woman's name (6)","output":"### Answer: GLADYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: name\nA charade of G ('grand') plus LADY'S ('woman's'), with an extended 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: Myrtle blossoms three times a year (6)","output":"### Answer: TERMLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: three times a year\nAn anagram ('blossoms') of 'myrtle'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 studied under obligation (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBJECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something studied\nDouble 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: From casual survey appear fat (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LOOK ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: casual survey\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tons swindle cargo boat (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cargo boat\nA charade of T ('short **T**ons') plus RAMP ('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: Proper to shield singular source of spectral effects (5)","output":"### Answer: PRISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of spectral effects\nAn envelope ('to shield') of S ('singular') in PRIM ('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: Clearly superior cave about to collapse (1,3,5)","output":"### Answer: A CUT ABOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clearly superior\nAn anagram ('to collapse') of 'cave 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: Struggle for breath, death intervening for one hanging by the neck (7)","output":"### Answer: PENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one hanging by the neck\nAn envelope ('intervening') of END ('death') in PANT ('struggle for breath'), with a ghoulish 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: Me and my dog (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Me\nDouble 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: Lionel, with a piece of Handel \u2014 this one? (7)","output":"### Answer: MESSIAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: this one\nA charade of MESSI ('Lionel', soccer star) plus 'a' plus H ('piece of **H**andel'), with an extended 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: Stone in fruit, large (5)","output":"### Answer: PEARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stone\nA charade of PEAR ('fruit') plus L ('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: An ideal group of rhymes (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DREAM TEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: An ideal group\nIndeed, the two words do 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: Try strap for lifting bird (7)","output":"### Answer: GOSLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nA charade of GO ('try') plus SLING ('strap for lifting')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 obey loud yob (5)","output":"### Answer: FLOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse to obey\nA charade of F (*forte*, musically 'loud') plus LOUT ('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: Original model of cheap tyre burst (9)","output":"### Answer: ARCHETYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Original model\nAn anagram ('burst') of 'cheap 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: Pepys, for one, is said to be the worst (6)","output":"### Answer: DIREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: the worst\nSounds like ('is said to be') DIARIST ('Pepys, 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: Situated, protecting one with one-sided views (6)","output":"### Answer: BIASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with one-sided views\nAn envelope ('protecting') of I ('one') in BASED ('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: eg roaring out this chant (9)","output":"### Answer: GREGORIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: this chant\nAn anagram ('out') of 'eg roaring', without an extended 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: Judge irate brat needs correction (9)","output":"### Answer: ARBITRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Judge\nAn anagram ('needs correction') of 'irate brat'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not to leave (3,4)","output":"### Answer: YOU WAIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 element, if contracted, could be not available (6)","output":"### Answer: SODIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemical element\nThe symbol for SODIUM is Na (N\/A, ignoring punctuation and the capital, '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: Fourth or fifth TV programme? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOP GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fourth or fifth\nDouble definition, the first an appropriate reference to many cars' gearboxes."}
{"instruction":"You 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 suggested such a celebratory meal? (4-2)","output":"### Answer: SLAP-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: such a celebratory meal?\nWordplay in the answer: SLAP UP, in a down light, gives PALS ('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: Moves from Cuba (5)","output":"### Answer: RUMBA \n ### Explanation: Moves from Cuba (5)\nCryptic 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: About female, much is up in the air (5)","output":"### Answer: ALOFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: up in the air\nAn envelope ('about') of F ('female') in A LOT ('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: Laureate's wiles manipulated with delicacy (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: CECIL DAY LEWIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Laureate\nAn anagram ('manipulated') of 'wiles' plus 'delicacy', for the Poet Laureate 1968-1972; the name is often hyphenated DAY-LEWIS."}
{"instruction":"You 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 taking off front wagon that could be so split (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN TWAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: so split\nA charade of [h]INT ('suggest') minus its first letter ('taking off front') plus WAIN ('wagon')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 a councillor get returned by a rural area (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCADIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: rural area\nA reversal ('get returned') of AID ('help') plus 'a' plus CR ('councillor') 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: Organised data for board (5)","output":"### Answer: TABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Organised data\nDouble 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: Fight some paper disposal scheme (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPPAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: disposal scheme\nA charade of SCRAP ('fight') plus PAGE ('some 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: Squeezed wife and spoke (5)","output":"### Answer: WRUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Squeezed\nA charade of W ('wife') plus RUNG ('spoke' of a ladder)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Complains at length when volume's zero (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SOUNDS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complains at length\nDefinition and literal interpretation (with an apostrophe)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 English composer has died? I'm flabbergasted (1,5,3)","output":"### Answer: I NEVER DID \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm flabbergasted\nA charade of IN ('popular') plus E ('English') plus VERDI ('composer') plus D ('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: Mass behind small hill in bad weather (5)","output":"### Answer: STORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad weather\nA charade of S ('small') plus TOR ('hill') plus M ('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: Tricky in the extreme? Shorten it drastically (9)","output":"### Answer: THORNIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tricky in the extreme\nAn anagram ('drastically') of 'shorten 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: Expand length and sound menacing (5)","output":"### Answer: GROWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: sound menacing\nA charade of GROW ('expand') plus L ('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: Note pocketed by sweet little thing needing no deciphering (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN CLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: needing no deciphering\nAn envelope ('pocketed by') of N ('note') in\u00c9CLAIR ('sweet little 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: Saint, tortured about a month, sustained energy (7)","output":"### Answer: STAMINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sustained energy\nAn envelope ('about') of 'a' plus M ('month') in STINA, an anagram ('tortured') of 'saint'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 car in industrial park (7,6)","output":"### Answer: TRADING ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: industrial park\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 speak up, wretch: you a traitor too? (2,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ET TU BRUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: you a traitor too?\nA charade of ETTU, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of UTTE[r] ('speak') minus its last letter ('almost'); plus BRUTE ('wretch')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 creature that is about (5)","output":"### Answer: IRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild\nAn envelope ('about') of RAT ('creature') in I.E. (*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: Having drunk last of gin, passes on eats (5)","output":"### Answer: DINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: eats\nAn envelope ('having drunk') of N ('last of gi**N**') in DIES ('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: All the work of Dickens, never a week off (4-5)","output":"### Answer: YEAR-ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: never a week off\nwas a magazine founded and owned 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: Daring moves \u2014 key, a spade finesse (9)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daring moves\nA charade of ESC ('key' on a computer keyboard) plus APADES, an anagram ('finesse' \u2013 a subtlety of invention or design, with a surface reference to bridge) of '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: Country I may represent (5)","output":"### Answer: INDIA \n ### Explanation: Country I may represent (5)\nCrypticish definition (but not even an IVR)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wrongly set kilts, I show organ (4,1,8)","output":"### Answer: KIST O\u2019 WHISTLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: organ\nAn anagram ('wrongly') of 'set kilts I show', for the musical instrument (KIST is a 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: Maybe granny often seen with foot above head among friends (13)","output":"### Answer: MATERFAMILIAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe granny\nAn envelope ('among') of RFAMILIA, which is FAMILIAR ('often seen') with the final R moved to the front ('with foot above head' in a down light); in MATES ('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: Could this identity document reverse a dismissal? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GREEN CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: identity document\nThe 'dismissal' being a RED CARD, for the document which indeed allows me re-entry into 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: Native American's needs grew after development (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SEDGE WREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native American\nAn anagram ('after development') of 'needs grew'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 man I wish to report first (9)","output":"### Answer: OTOLOGIST \n ### Explanation: Medical man I wish to report first (9)\nA charade of O ('I wish' \u2013 \"O for a muse of fire\" in the prologue to *Henry V *\u2013 but not the later \"wooden O\"*)* plus 'to' plus LOG ('report') plus IST ('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: Unblemished award? (5)","output":"### Answer: OSCAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: award\nO SCAR ('Unblemished')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not as terrible, if limited (5)","output":"### Answer: TASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discrimination\nA hidden answer ('if limited') in 'no**T AS TE**rrible'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 soldiers are enormous (5)","output":"### Answer: GIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: enormous\nGI and ANT ('two 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: Fibrous material in rope across width in rolled-over timber (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GLASS WOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fibrous material\nA double envelope ('across' and 'in') of W ('width') in LASSO ('rope') in GOL, a reversal ('rolled over') of LOG ('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: Bath, perhaps, where vulgar sounds detected behind people (10)","output":"### Answer: RACECOURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bath, perhaps\nA charade of RACE ('people') plus COURSE, sounding like ('sounds detected') COARSE ('vulgar'), with 'behind' indicating the order of the 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: Sticker on vessel has cow's head, around which written Farmer's Brew? (8)","output":"### Answer: BARNACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticker on vessel\nAn envelope ('around which written') of C ('**C**ow's head') in BARN ALE ('Farmer's Brew?\" \u2013 with the question mark applying equally to the clue's 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: Test judgement, having turned on solicitor? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: NOT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Test judgement\nA charade of NO, a reversal ('turned') of 'on', plus TOUT ('solicitor'); the 'test' being a cricket match, 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: Endlessly fine talent, novelty (4-4)","output":"### Answer: NICK-NACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: novelty\nA charade of NIC[e] ('fine') plus KNACK ('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: For each person, a filled dish came unfilled (6)","output":"### Answer: APIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: For each person\nA charade of 'a' plus PIE ('filled dish') plus CE ('**C**am**E** unfilled')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with cane enslaves a minister (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAPLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: minister\nAn envelope ('enslaves') of 'a' in CHAPLIN (Charlie, 'old star with 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: Thoroughbred bay, say, for 6 10 (8)","output":"### Answer: GOODWOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6 10\nGOOD WOOD ('thoroughbred bay, say' \u2013 'bay' as 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: Piano rock repulsed pretty delicate little things (6)","output":"### Answer: PETALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: pretty delicate little things\nA charade of P ('piano') plus ETALS, a reversal ('repulsed') of SLATE ('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: A musical affair? (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIANGLE \n ### Explanation: A musical affair? (8)\nCryptic\/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: Dirty coat's first darned (6)","output":"### Answer: CRUDDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dirty\nA charade of C ('**C**oat's first') plus RUDDY ('darned' as an imprecation)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 thing taking millions at 6 10 (6)","output":"### Answer: MASCOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lucky thing\nA charade of M ('millions') plus ASCOT (RACECOURSE, '6 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: Capital letter reversed lower cases? (8)","output":"### Answer: FREETOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\nAn envelope ('cases') of EET, a reversal ('reversed') of TEE ('letter') in FROWN ('lower', verb, to rhyme with tower; also spelled lour). It's the capital of Sierra Leone."}
{"instruction":"You 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 everyone's trapped (4)","output":"### Answer: VERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: So\nA hidden answer ('trapped') in 'e**VERY**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: Circled by bees, the drunk kicks out (9)","output":"### Answer: DETHRONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: kicks out\nAn envelope ('circled by') of ETH, an anagram ('drunk') of 'the' in DRONES ('bees')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fertiliser everyone can see fed to flipping old badger (5)","output":"### Answer: GUANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fertiliser\nAn envelope ('fed to') of U (film rating, 'everyone can see') in GANO, a reversal ('flipping') og NAG ('badger') plus O ('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: Isn't grass cut for 6 10? (7)","output":"### Answer: AINTREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6 10\nA charade of AIN'T ('isn't') plus REE[d] ('grass') minus the 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: 6 10 abroad, tourist destination not far from 5 (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SACRE COEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: tourist destination not far from 5\nAn anagram ('abroad') of RACECOURSE ('6 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: Nice skin of orca shimmering on sea, say, in deep water? (7)","output":"### Answer: OCEANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: in deep water\nA charade of OCEANI, an anagram ('shimmering') of 'nice' plus OA ('skin of **O**rc**A**'); plus C ('sea, 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: 6 10 marathon winner (9)","output":"### Answer: LONGCHAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6 10\nA charade of LONG ('marathon') plus CHAMP ('winner'). It's in the Bois de Boulogne, near Paris (see 3,22)."}
{"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: Proper screens an element of bronzing \u2014 catching rays? (7)","output":"### Answer: RETINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: catching rays?\nAn envelope ('screens') of TIN ('element of bronzing' along with copper and perhaps other elements) in REAL ('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: 6 10 with the cloth on rough floors (9,5)","output":"### Answer: CHURCHILL DOWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6 10\nA charade of CHURCH ('the cloth') plus ILL ('rough') plus DOWNS ('floors', verb). It's in 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: Father supporting container filled with last of wine (9)","output":"### Answer: PROCREATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father\nAn envelope ('filled with') of E ('last of win**E**') in PRO ('supporting') plus CRATE ('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: When massaged, a toned leg stretched (9)","output":"### Answer: ELONGATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: stretched\nAn anagram ('when massaged') of 'a toned 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: Homework covering principal rule of two (7)","output":"### Answer: DIARCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: rule of two\nAn envelope ('covering') of ARCH ('principal') in DIY (Do It Yourself, 'homework')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 the fryer, I appreciate that meal served up into which last of ketchup goes (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DEEP FAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something in the fryer\nAn envelope ('into which \u2026 goes') of P ('last of ketchu**P**') in DEEFAT, a reversal ('served up' in a down light) of TA ('I appreciate that') plus FEED ('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: Don't stop making fun of 6 10 (7)","output":"### Answer: TAUNT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6 10\nTAUNT ON ('don't stop making 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: Finding fag end in fancy cat food is a catastrophe (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: ACT OF GOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: catastrophe\n\u2026 particularly for the cat. Apart from that, very amusing. An envelope ('finding \u2026 in') of G ('fa**G** end') in ACTOFOD, an anagram ('fancy' free) of 'cat 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: Cheers and jeers are forbidden (6)","output":"### Answer: TABOOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: are forbidden\nA charade of TA ('cheers' as thank you) plus BOOS ('jeers'), with a \"definition\" which does not follow the usual crossword \"rules\", but makes a kind of 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: Diplomat shows downside with those leading such unhealthy lives (6)","output":"### Answer: CONSUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomat\nA charade of CON ('downside' \u2013 the pros and cons) plus SUL ('those leading **S**uch **U**nhealthy **L**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: Protective mechanism ensures triumph against dangerous opponents (4-4)","output":"### Answer: FAIL-SAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective mechanism\nI think that the wordplay must be to interpret 'opponents' as opposites: a charade of FAIL (opposite of 'triumph', verb) plus ('against') SAFE (opposite of 'dangerous'). 'Ensures' serves as connective 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: Plant two drugs (9)","output":"### Answer: HORSEWEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nA charade of HORSE (heroin) and WEED (marijuana) \u2013 ('two drugs'). Several plants are called hosceweed."}
{"instruction":"You 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 parliament holds president back (5)","output":"### Answer: TEPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weak\nA reversal ('back') of an envelope ('holds') of P ('president') in DIET ('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: Send out from Dover, for instance (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Send out\nA charade of EX ('from') plus PORT ('Dover, for instance'), with an extended 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: Broadcast second number on old record next (6)","output":"### Answer: BESIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: next\nSounds like ('broadcast') B-SIDE ('second number on old record'). The most obvious correlation is between BESIDE and \"next to\"; both BESIDE and 'next' can be used as various parts of speech, and there may be usages where they are more nearly equivalent, but off the top of my head I cannot think of one. I did consider \"\u2026 and beside, the wench is dead\", but a) the quote is \"besides\", although either would do, and b) although \"next\" would fit in and make sense, I am not convinced that it is a near enough synonym. 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: Award for pub in old city (6)","output":"### Answer: TROPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Award\nAn envelope ('in') of PH (public house, 'pub') in TROY ('ols 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: Chap's complaint when hearing what the Wright brothers achieved (3,3)","output":"### Answer: MAN FLU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chap's complaint\nSounds like ('when hearing') MAN FLEW ('what the Wright brothers achieved'). For the definition, 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: Handle first fruit picker held in both hands (5)","output":"### Answer: LEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle\nAn envelope ('held in') of EVE ('first fruit picker') in LR ('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: Rich spent wildly to acquire muscle (9)","output":"### Answer: SPHINCTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: muscle\nAn anagram (wildly') of 'rich 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: Explode elite agenda trying to appeal to everybody (8)","output":"### Answer: POPULIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: trying to appeal to everybody\nA charade of POP ('explode') plus U ('elite') plus LIST ('agenda')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 finish off performance that's not been prepared (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPROV \n ### Explanation: Definition: performance that's not been prepared\nA subtraction: IMPROV[e] ('better') minus its last letter ('finish 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: Trendy outlet for make up (6)","output":"### Answer: INVENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: make up\nA charade of IN ('trendy') plus 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: One criticising terribly easy yarn (8)","output":"### Answer: NAYSAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One criticising\nAn anagram ('terribly') of 'easy 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: Bill's regular companion in lovemaking? (3)","output":"### Answer: COO \n ### Explanation: Bill's regular companion in lovemaking? (3)\nA reference to the expression \"\". A cryptic 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: Present state supporting old refuge (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: refuge\nA charade of O ('old') plus AS IS ('present 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: Slag off deserving author (10)","output":"### Answer: GALSWORTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: author\nA charade of GALS, an anagram ('off') of 'slag'; plus WORTHY ('deserving'), for John GALSWORTHY, the author of *The Forsyte Saga."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One sketching plans omits first rule \u2014 that's not so sensible (6)","output":"### Answer: DAFTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: not so sensible\nA subtraction: D[r]AFTER ('one sketching plans') minus the first R ('omits first 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: Star pilot regularly forms part of this group (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: this group\nAlternate letters ('regularly') of 's**T**a**R** p**IlO**t'. 'Part of' seems to be just along for the 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: Change fibre seal \u2014 it protrudes slightly (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BAS RELIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: it protrudes slightly\nAn anagram ('change') of 'fibre seal'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 team standard is hard to explain (7,4)","output":"### Answer: OFFSIDE RULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: is hard to explain\nA charade of OFF ('bad') plus SIDE ('team') plus RULE ('standard'), with an attribute for a 'definition\".Cf 6A."}
{"instruction":"You 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 be recovered from exposure? (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: OVER THE MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glad\nA charade of OVER ('to be recovered from') plus THE MOON ('exposure')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 level holds key when reversing fundamental theory (10)","output":"### Answer: RELATIVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fundamental theory\nA reversal ('when reversing') of an envelope ('holds') of VITAL ('key') i Y (mathematical 'variable') plus TIER ('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: Charge when flower pruned in private borders (9)","output":"### Answer: PROSECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge\nAn envelope ('in') of ROSE ('flower' \u2013 yes, an actual bloo for once) plus CUT ('pruned') in PE ('**P**rivat**E** borders')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 become affectionate when there's no time? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SPOT ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Right\nRemove the T ('when there's not time') from SPOT ON, and you get SPOON ('become affectionate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 available when college finished each year (5)","output":"### Answer: CUPPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of C ('college') plus UP ('finished') plus PA (*per annum,* 'each 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: Gear placed around loch that covers a lot of Scotland (4)","output":"### Answer: KILT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that covers a lot of Scotland\nAn envelope ('placed around') of L ('loch') in KIT ('gear'), with a definition more amusing than accurate."}
{"instruction":"You 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 obligation to participate in rising casework (3)","output":"### Answer: OWE \n ### Explanation: Have an obligation to participate in rising casework (3)\nA hidden ('to participate in') reversed ('rising' in a down light) answer in 'cas**EWO**rk'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Smug observation, not involving me, to take place (10)","output":"### Answer: COMPLACENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smug\nAn envelope ('to take') of 'place' \u2013 lifted straight from the clue (not that there is anything wrong with that, as long as it is not too obvious, and, as here, it fits naturally into the surface) \u2013 in COM[me]NT ('observation') minus ME ('not involving 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: Four letters demanding one reply? (4)","output":"### Answer: RSVP \n ### Explanation: Four letters demanding one reply? (4)\nR\u00e9pondez s'il vous pla\u00eet. Cryptic definition. We had ASAP in the same place in last week's Everyman (with a somewhat different 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: Making a prune a cake's ingredient (10)","output":"### Answer: SHORTENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Making a prune\nDouble definition, the first referring to cutting a tree or vine."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sweet, Shakespearean turncoat you and I rejected (4)","output":"### Answer: BRUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Far from sweet\nA subtraction: BRUT[us] ('Shakespearean turncoat') minus US ('you and I rejected')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sought by Smiley and Scarecrow? (12)","output":"### Answer: INTELLIGENCE \n ### Explanation: What's sought by Smiley and Scarecrow? (12)\nDouble\/cryptic definition: George Smiley, the intelligence officer in many of John le Carr\u00e9's novels, and the Scarecrow who was looking for a brain in *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz* by L Frank Baum- and, again, other books by the same 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: Lost energy having run out, took performance-enhancing drugs (7)","output":"### Answer: DROOPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lost energy\nAn envelope ('having') of R O ('run out', cricket) in DOPED ('took performance-enhancing 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: Routine spies' operation, capturing resistance that's turned (7)","output":"### Answer: PROSAIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Routine\nA reversal ('that's turned') of an envelope ('capturing') of R ('resistance') in CIA'S ('spies\") plus OP ('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: Impertinent behaviour that's commemorated by a statue (7)","output":"### Answer: LIBERTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impertinent behaviour\nDouble definition. An echo of last week's PATRIOTISM."}
{"instruction":"You 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 'Raymond', autistic, in notable movie also named \u2026? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: RAIN MAN \n ### Explanation: Initially 'Raymond', autistic, in notable movie also named \u2026? (4,3)\nFirst letters ('initially') of the rest of the words in the clue, with an (approximately) &lit definition: in the 1988 movie directed by Barry Levinson, Dustin Hoffman plays an autistic savant named Raymond. The film won the Berlin Golden Bear and four Oscars."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forgetful episode: having ingested iodine, Spaniard meets consequence (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SENIOR MOMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forgetful episode\nAn envelope ('having ingested') of I (chemical symbol, 'iodine') on SE\u00d1OR ('Spaniard') plus ('meets') MOMENT ('consequence' \u2013 \"a person of moment\")."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Cabernet and a bird (4)","output":"### Answer: ERNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bird\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'Cab**ERNE**t\". Taking Cabernet as Cabernet Sauvignon, my glass of '75 Haut-Brion probably contains more Merlot (but no merle)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 'Generation Y' converted a linen mill (10)","output":"### Answer: MILLENNIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Member of 'Generation Y'\nAn anagram ('converted') of 'a linen 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: Sample a slice of white sturgeon (4)","output":"### Answer: TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sample\nA hidden answer ('a slice of') in 'whi**TE ST**urgeon'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on trail that's glittering (10)","output":"### Answer: IRIDESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: glittering\nA charade of 'I' plus RIDE ('travel') plus SCENT ('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: Actors in shed (4)","output":"### Answer: CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actors\nDouble 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: Spirit, to those listening, sounded like a cow (4)","output":"### Answer: MOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spirit\nSounds like ('to those listening') MOOED ('sounded like a 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: Interpolated questionable stretch of inactivity (6,6)","output":"### Answer: LATENT PERIOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: stretch of inactivity\nAn anagram ('questionable') of 'interpolated'. Everyman seems to be making a habit of coming up with one-word anagrams."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Conservative nurse (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Challenge\nA charade of CON ('Conservative') plus TEND ('nurse')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up slop: inn less likely to cause accidents (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NON-SLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: less likely to cause accidents\nAn anagram ('cleared up') of 'slop inn'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gran storms off, seeing bullies (6-4)","output":"### Answer: STRONG-ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bullies\nAn anagram ('off') of 'gran storms'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rotting, erupt with odour \u2013 becoming this? (10)","output":"### Answer: PUTRESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nA charade of PUTRE, an anagram ('after rotting') of 'erupt', plus SCENT ('odour' \u2013 the only one of three -SCENTs to be so defined), with an extended 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: Instance of longevity, diagnosing no upsets (1,4,7)","output":"### Answer: A GOOD INNINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instance of longevity\nAn anagram ('upsets') of 'diagnosing no'. A curiosity: in baseball, INNINGS is treated as a plural, with singular inning."}
{"instruction":"You 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 American on benefits given small amount of money (10)","output":"### Answer: ADOLESCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Young\nA charade of A ('American') plus ('on') DOLES ('benefits') plus ('given') CENT ('small amount 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: Outdo frantic bigwigs (3,7)","output":"### Answer: TOP BANANAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bigwigs\nA charade of TOP ('outdo') plus BANANAS ('frantic'). Apparently, the banana was an actual fruit given to the commedian on delivering the punch line in a popular skit, with the commedian as TOP BANANA as opposed to his stooges."}
{"instruction":"You 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 mouth-watering \u2013 Yankee with fewer teeth \u2013 not good! (7)","output":"### Answer: YUMMIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More mouth-watering\nA charade of Y ('Yankee', radio alphabet) plus [g]UMMIER ('with fewer teeth') minus the G ('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: Discovered truth about what neglected corporation may have done (7)","output":"### Answer: RUMBLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discovered truth\nDouble definition; in the second, the 'corporaion' is 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: Short day, then Everyman's in dingy drinking den (4)","output":"### Answer: DIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dingy drinking den\nA charade of D ('short day') plus I'VE ('Everyman's' \u2013 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: Verbally mete out lashings (1,3)","output":"### Answer: A LOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: lashings\nSounds like ('verbally') ALLOT ('mete 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: Outside broadcast for scale (8)","output":"### Answer: ALFRESCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outside\nAn anagram ('broadcast') of 'for 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 retrospect, young man's fine cutting corners (5)","output":"### Answer: NOOKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: corners\nAn envelope ('cutting') of OK ('fine') in NOS, a reversal ('in retrospect') of SON ('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: Bar room finally has cordon bleu cooking (4)","output":"### Answer: SNUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar room\nLast letters ('finally') of 'ha**S** cordo**N** ble**U** cookin**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: A binman, on working with a womble, describes small mythical creature (10,7)","output":"### Answer: ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: mythical creature\nAn envelope ('describing') of S ('small') in ABOMINABLENOWMAN, an anagram ('working') of 'a binman on' plus 'a womble'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 counter, say with peppers filling dish (6)","output":"### Answer: STODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: filling dish\nA reversal ('on the counter') of EG ('say') plus DOTS ('peppers', 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: Queen's duty-bound to practice (8)","output":"### Answer: EXERCISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: practice\nAn envelope (-'bound') of ER ('Queen') in EXCISE ('duty'-). The spelling 'practice' is, at least in British English, used for the noun, but 'to' can be a link word, with a nounal 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: 4 down, 1 to go \u2014 lay waste (7)","output":"### Answer: CORRODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: waste\nA charade of CORR, which is CORONER ('4 down') minus ONE ('1 to go'); plus ODE ('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: Expert politician, Kennedy could be motivated (8)","output":"### Answer: PROMPTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: motivated\nA charade of PRO ('expert') plus MP ('politician') plus TED ('Kennedy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 producer's assets essentially unchanged (6)","output":"### Answer: SESAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oil producer\nA charade of SE ('as**SE**ts essentially') plus SAME ('unchanged')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Weirdly, I censor intern after dismissing the news desk (10)","output":"### Answer: ESCRITOIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: desk\nAn anagram ('weirdly') of 'I ce[n]sor i[n]ter[n]' minus NNN ('the 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: Ages in Westgate-on-Sea (4)","output":"### Answer: EONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ages\nA hidden answer in 'Westgat**E**\u2013**ON**\u2013**S**ea'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leads to simple poacher's goal (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pass\nA charade of SP ('leads to **S**imple **P**oacher's') plus END ('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: First to move on from Cream? (3-5)","output":"### Answer: OFF-WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cream\nA charade of OFF ('from') plus WHITE ('first to move', chess), with 'on' indicating the order of the 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: Drifters not mountain climbing around North Korea's capital (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANKTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drifters\nAn envelope ('around') of N ('North') plus K ('**K**orea's capital') in PLATON, a reversal ('climbing' in a down light) of 'not' plus ALP ('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: King wearing obscure jumper (4)","output":"### Answer: FROG \n ### Explanation: Definition: jumper\nAn envelope ('wearing') of R (*Rex*, 'king') in FOG ('obscure', 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: Copy key to open bolt (6)","output":"### Answer: ESCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bolt\nA charade of ESC ('key' top left) plus APE ('copy') with 'to open' indicating the order of the 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: Singer's first disc rising to second place \u2014 official! (7)","output":"### Answer: CORONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: official\nCROONER ('singer') with the first O ('first disc') moved up one ('rising to second 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: Perhaps Rupert Pupkin's on the air, somehow (4-4)","output":"### Answer: ANTI-HERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps Rupert Pupkin\nAn anagram ('somehow') of 'on the air'. Rupert Pupkin, played by Robert De Niro, is the anti-hero in the film directed by Martin Scorsese."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 90% discount on opening of neighbourhood business \u2014 approach succeeded \u2014 they make some noise (5,5)","output":"### Answer: VOCAL CORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they make some noise\nA charade of VOCAL, which is LOCAL ('neighbourhood') with the initial L replaced by V (Roman numerals, 50 replaced by 5, '90% discount on opening') plus CO (company, 'business') plus RD (road, 'approach') plus S ('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: Songs of praise revealed second thoughts over charity (6)","output":"### Answer: PSALMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Songs of praise\nA charade of PS ('second thoughts') plus ALMS ('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: Investing own money in bad film is common (10)","output":"### Answer: DOWNMARKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: common\nAn envelope ('investing') of 'own' plus M ('money') in DARK ('bad') plus ET ('The Extraterrestrial, '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: Uncover fatty bits with topless, risqu\u00e9 pose (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTITUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pose\nA charade of ATT IT ('uncover f**ATT**y b**IT**s') plus [r]UDE or even [n]UDE ('risqu\u00e9') minus the first 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: Military Intelligence inside give command (8)","output":"### Answer: DOMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: command\nAn envelope ('inside') of MI ('military intelligence') in DONATE ('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: Guide for audience to put on face mask (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVISOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guide\nSounds like ('for audience') ADD VISOR ('to put on face mask')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is interrupting break (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weather\nAn envelope ('interrupting') of 'is' in 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: Bundles that man and a female on board ship (6)","output":"### Answer: SHEAFS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bundles\nAn envelope ('on board') of HE ('that man') plus 'a' plus F ('female') in SS ('ship'). The plural sheaves is far more 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: All wanting a ring to copy (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: copy\nA charade of E[a]CH ('all') minus A ('wanting a') plus O ('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: Artists first impressed by youngsters (7)","output":"### Answer: CUBISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist\nAn envelope ('impressed by') of IST ('first') in CUBS ('youngsters')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dishevelled engineers put back more grating (7)","output":"### Answer: ROUGHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more grating\nA charade of ROUGH ('dishevelled') plus ER, a reversal ('put back') of RE (Royal 'engineers')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 top (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief\nDouble definition, the first being the verb, to inform."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A grim tortuous character performance (9)","output":"### Answer: RIGMAROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: performance\nA charade of RIGMA, an anagram ('tortuous') of 'a grim'; plus ROLE ('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: Prayer leads to our redemption, I gather (9)","output":"### Answer: COLLECTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: I gather\nA charade of COLLECT ('prayer') plus OR ('leads to **O**ur **R**edemption')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spades cut in dull card game (5)","output":"### Answer: OMBRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: card game\nA subtraction: [s]OMBRE ('dull') minus the S ('spades 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: Physician left after a woman's protracted delivery (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: protracted delivery\nA charade of DR ('physician') plus 'a' plus W ('woman') plus 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: Music for dancing bears spanning prohibition era (9)","output":"### Answer: HABANERAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music for dancing\nAn envelope ('spanning') of BAN ('prohibition') plus 'era' in HAS ('bears'). Who else was confused by the dancing bears?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 stops a sailor boarding container vessel (9)","output":"### Answer: CATAMARAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel\nA double envelope ('stops' and 'boarding') of MA ('mum') in 'a' plus TAR ('sailor') in CAN ('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: Study setter's material (5)","output":"### Answer: DENIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\nA charade of DEN ('study') plus I'M ('setter'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 in action regularly dropped off here? (5)","output":"### Answer: CABIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dropped off here?\nAn envelope (in') of AB (able bodied 'sailor') in CIN, alternate letters ('regularly') of 'a**C**t**I**o**N**', with an extended 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: Hip fractured recently in pursuit (9)","output":"### Answer: PHILATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: pursuit\nA charade of PHI, an anagram (fractured') of 'hip' plus 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: WWII fighter to make unauth\u00adorised flight, returning seaman (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DESERT RAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: WWII fighter\nA charade of DESERT ('make an unauthorised flight') plus RAT, a reversal ('returning') of TAR ('seaman'). For the definition, 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: Sauce recipes, tomato included (5)","output":"### Answer: PESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sauce\nA hidden answer ('included') in 'reci**PES TO**mato'.I have come across a version including 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: Below par wage? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SICK PAY \n ### Explanation: Below par wage? (4,3)\nCryptic 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: Degenerate Republican's falling asleep (7)","output":"### Answer: RELAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Degenerate\nA charade of R ('Republican') plus ELAPSE~~ ('falling asleep', noun)~~ *, an anagram ('falling') of '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: English medic turned up with hat on, first landing here? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: CAPE COD \n ### Explanation: Definition: first landing here?\nA charade of CAP ('hat') plus E ('English') plus COD, a reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of DOC ('medic'); with reference to the Puritan colonists 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: Outstanding lakes in Britain polluted (9)","output":"### Answer: BRILLIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outstanding\nAn envelope ('in') of LL ('lakes') in BRIIANT, an anagram ('polluted') of '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: School's top people finally cracking Nutmeg's riddle (5)","output":"### Answer: SIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: riddle\nA charade of S ('**S**chool's') plus IEVE, an envelope ('cracking') of E ('peopl**E** finally') in I'VE ('Nutmeg's' i.e. Nutmeg has). Here I had a nudge from 3D in Bluth's recent Independant crossword 11,283."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with orders to carry out on battlefield? (9,5)","output":"### Answer: STRETCHER PARTY \n ### Explanation: Those with orders to carry out on battlefield? (9,5)\nCryptic 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: Renowned athlete bearing name initially misprinted in schedule (5,9)","output":"### Answer: ROGER BANNISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Renowned athlete\nAn envelope (in') of GERBANNI, an anagram ('misprinted') of 'bearing' plus N ('**N**ame initially') in ROSTER ('schedule')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 northern parts a Breton loved (9)","output":"### Answer: UNADORNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bare\nAn envelope ('parts') of N ('northern') in UN ('a Breton'; the indefinite article in Breton, with feminine una. So now you know) plus ADORED ('loved')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's younger and nastier cousin admitting personal problem to hospital doctor (1-4)","output":"### Answer: H-BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Little Boy's younger and nastier cousin\nAn envelope ('admitting') of BO ('personal problem') in H ('hospital') plus MB (Medecinae Baccalaureus, 'doctor'). Little Boy was the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Touring East, passes on hand-rolled ciggies (7)","output":"### Answer: REEFERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hand-rolled ciggies\nAn envelope ('touring') of E ('East') in REFERS ('passes 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: Tart flavouring a little bit sweet (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LEMON DROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nA charade of LEMON ('tart flavouring') plus DROP ('a little 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: Not the best variety of bean to eat? (7-2)","output":"### Answer: RUNNERS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not the best\nA charade of RUNNER ('variety of bean') plus SUP ('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: Scoundrel blocking intelligence agency's bugs (7)","output":"### Answer: CICADAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bugs\nAn envelope ('blocking') of CAD ('scoundrel') in CIA'S ('intelligence agency'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: Seasonal post with strings attached? (7)","output":"### Answer: MAYPOLE \n ### Explanation: Seasonal post with strings attached? (7)\nA charade of MAY ('seasonal') plus POLE ('post'), with an extended 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: Modern language degree, so it appears (5)","output":"### Answer: BASIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Modern language\nA charade of BA ('degree') plus SIC ('so it appears'), for the computer 'language', which may or may not be 'modern', depending on your 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: Outrage as a Guardian setter's reported (5)","output":"### Answer: APPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outrage\nSounds like ('reported') A PAUL ('a Guardian 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: Hopping mad \u2014 we get VAT on traditional British fare (4,3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: MEAT AND TWO VEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: traditional British fare\nAn anagram ('hopping') of 'mad we get VAT 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: Now their work became less acceptable (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WORE THIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: became less acceptable\nAn anagram ('work') of 'now their'."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 racing at venue for another \u2014 largely a shambles (6)","output":"### Answer: FIASCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a shambles\nA charade of FI (F1 'one type of racing') plus ASCO[t] ('venue for another'), minus the 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: Slightly backtracking, show deference to biblical couple going steady (2,2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: ON AN EVEN KEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: going stead\nA charade of ONAN plus EVE ('biblical couple' \u2013 in as far as they both feature in the Old Testament) plus NKEEL, which is KNEEL ('show deference') with the first two letters reversed ('slightly backtracking')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Escapes, just about, on hearing wife's in the vicinity (4,6)","output":"### Answer: NEAR MISSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Escapes, just about\nSounds like ('on hearing') NEAR MISSUS ('wife's in the vicinity')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 old trouble (3)","output":"### Answer: ADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\nA charade of AD ('bill' \u2013 Bill Posters will be prosecuted) plus O ('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: Neckwear could be junk, mostly (3)","output":"### Answer: BOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neckwear\nBOA[t] ('junk', Chinese) minus the 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: Plant ground more millet (10)","output":"### Answer: IMMORTELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nAn anagram ('ground') of 'more millet', for an everlasting 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: Checking work from one of the Royals playing game? (12)","output":"### Answer: PROOFREADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Checking work\nPRO OF READING \u2013 the Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team based in Reading, 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: They may be in bed \u2014 one's about to get up (6)","output":"### Answer: IRISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may be in bed\nAn envelope ('about') of RISE ('get up') in I ('one') plus (apostrophe) S from 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: Like a teacher, used role-play at one college (8)","output":"### Answer: DIDACTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a teacher\nA charade of DID ACT ('used role-play') plus I ('one') plus C ('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: 'That OK then?' Lad rudely: 'I'm not interested!' (4,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TALK TO THE HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm not interested\nAn anagram ('rudely') of 'that OK then lad'. Not an expression that I knew."}
{"instruction":"You 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 money originally cut (4)","output":"### Answer: MOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\nA charade of M ('money') plus OWN ('admit'), with 'originally' indicating the order of the 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: Dangerous to leave hotel, which is spacious (4)","output":"### Answer: AIRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: spacious\nA subtraction: [h]AIRY ('dangerous') minus the H ('to leave 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: One fashionable piece of writing? Could be yes and no (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTONYMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Could be yes and no\nA charade of AN ('one') plus TONY ('fashionable') plus MS (manuscript, '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: Countryman's pronounced stoop (5)","output":"### Answer: DEIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: stoop\nSounds like ('pronounced') DANE ('countryman')."}
{"instruction":"You 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's sounding off \u2014 wife cross (6)","output":"### Answer: WHINNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nag's sounding off \nA charade of W ('wife') plus HINNY ('cross' between a male horse and a female donkey)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 through corruption, start to speak to meeting in a deeply emotional way (10)","output":"### Answer: VISCERALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a deeply emotional way\nA charade of VISCE, an envelope ('cutting through') of S ('start to **S**peak') in VICE ('corruption'); plus RALLY ('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: Sentimental slush \u2014 see right through the German beauty queen? (4-6)","output":"### Answer: GOOD-LOOKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: beauty queen\nA charade of GOO ('sentimental slush') plus DLOOKER, an envelope ('right through') of LOOK ('see') in DER ('the 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: Poet taking sweetheart round Spanish city (6)","output":"### Answer: OVIEDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish city\nA charade of OVIED, an envelope ('taking') of E ('sw**E**etheart') in OVID (Publius Ovidius Naso, Latin 'poet'); plus O ('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: Protestant archbishop's first proscription overturned \u2014 past it sadly (10)","output":"### Answer: ANABAPTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protestant\nA charade of A ('**A**rchbishop's first') plus NAB, a reversal ('overturned') of BAN ('proscription') plus APTIST, an anagram ('sadly') of 'past 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: Can you connect with this form of humour? (10)","output":"### Answer: LAVATORIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of humour\nA play on 'can' as lavatory."}
{"instruction":"You 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, nearly three quarters of words explosive (6)","output":"### Answer: SEMTEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: explosive\nA charade of SEM[i] ('half') minus the last letter ('nearly') plus TEX[t] ('words'), taking just the first three letters ('three quarters 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: United lifted in first leg a long time ago (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STONE AGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a long time ago\nSTAGE ONE ('first leg'), with ONE ('united') shifted up, in a down light ('lifted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 French regularly interrupting at the back (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move\nAn envelope ('interrupting') of FEC ('**F**r**E**n**C**h regularly') in AFT ('the 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: Tenor Domingo's initial break (5)","output":"### Answer: DRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tenor\nA charade of D ('**D**omingo's initial') plus RIFT ('break'). 'Tenor' not as in Placido (even before he turned baritone)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 up before, this smoker (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this smoker\nA reversal ('given up' in a down light) of ANTE ('before'). Recently, the volcano has been doing more than just 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: Holed in one side, catamaran partly capsized (4)","output":"### Answer: ACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holed in one\nA hidden ('partly') reversed ('capsized') answer in 'si**DE CA**tameran'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not featuring in Enigmatic Variations is attractive (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: attractive\nAn anagram ('variations') of 'enigmat[i]c' minus an I ('Boatman not featuring' \u2013 should that suggest removing both 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: Like to monitor typos in Guardian? No way! (6)","output":"### Answer: IGUANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like to monitor\nAn anagram ('typos in') of 'gua[rd]ian' minus RD ('no way'). The definition refers to a monitor lizard (with an unusual meaning of '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 curse, deleting one article after another (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A\nA charade of AN ('another' article) plus SWE[a]R ('curse') minus A ('deleting one 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: Abuse from security service, apparently a special experience (8)","output":"### Answer: MISTREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abuse\nA charade of MIS, which, in some fonts more than others, looks like ('apparently') MI5 ('security service'); plus TREAT ('a special 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: Second of second; second page; second sight (3)","output":"### Answer: ESP \n ### Explanation: Definition: second sight\nA charade of E ('second of s**E**cond') plus S (third 'second') plus P ('page'). How abot not having an argument over enumeration?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enjoyed Independent: emerged with no content corrected (6)","output":"### Answer: EDITED \n ### Explanation: Definition: corrected\nOuter letters only ('with no content') of '**E**njoye**D I**ndependen**T E**merge**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: Forever and always, including time with tiny changes (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forever\nA charade of ETER, an envelope ('including') of T ('time') in E'ER (poetic 'always'); plus NITY, an anagram ('changes') of '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: Challenges again from different setters (7)","output":"### Answer: RETESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Challenges again\nAn anagram ('different') of '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: OneNote audio input extension (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: input extension\nA charade of AN ('one') plus TENNA, which sounds like ('audio') TENNER (ten pound '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: Spooner derides brown cowboy (8)","output":"### Answer: STOCKMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cowboy\nA Spoonerism of MOCKS TAN ('derides brown')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Furthest off the mark with last two in Toughie (6)","output":"### Answer: WIDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Furthest off the mark\nA charade of W ('with') plus ID EST (i.e. IE, 'last two in Tough**IE**')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 seen in agony \u2014 ouch! (3)","output":"### Answer: YOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solver\nA hidden answer in 'agon**Y OU**ch', hopefully without an extended 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: Stripped of flesh, act fatal: icy tombs found here (8)","output":"### Answer: CATACOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\nMinus the outer letters ('stripped of flesh' \u2013 I suppose the idea is down to the bare bones) 'a**C**t f**ATA**l i**C**y t**OMB**s', with an extended 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: Both Telegraph and Herald are noteworthy (6)","output":"### Answer: SIGNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Telegraph\nTriple 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 challenges you to give in, taking on Observer, say (6)","output":"### Answer: DEFIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One challenges you\nAn envelope ('taking in') of I ('Observer'; the 'say' suggests a two-step process: observer -> eye -> I) in DEFER ('give 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: Video deception by leaders in dubiously elected executive presidencies fooling all, kindling enmity (8)","output":"### Answer: DEEPFAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Video deception\nFirst letters of ('leaders in') '**D**ubiously **E**lected** E**xecutive **P**residencies **F**ooling **A**ll **K**indling **E**nmity'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Listener misdirection at last (4)","output":"### Answer: EARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get\nA charade of EAR ('listener') plus N ('misdirectio**N** at 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: Recognise one with all-consuming interests being upset (4)","output":"### Answer: KNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recognise\nA reversal ('being upset') of WONK ('one with all-consuming 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: Boatman replaces leader of house in Slough with fixed gaze (6)","output":"### Answer: STARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with fixed gaze\nA substitution: SHED ('slough' pronounced sluff) with the H ('leader of **H**ouse') replaced by TAR ('boatman'). We have a parts of speech 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: Skip Wee Stinker, inverting riddle's outer limits (7)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skip\nA charade of SCAMP ('wee stinker' \u2013 an annoying child) plus ER, a reversal ('inverting') of RE ('**R**iddl**E**'s outer 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: About one oddly intense Genius (8)","output":"### Answer: EINSTEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Genius\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one', Roman numeral or personal pronoun) in ENSTEIN (or \u2026), an anagram ('oddly') of 'intense'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 old penniless escort on an 'orse (10)","output":"### Answer: GUARANTEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certain\nA charade of GUAR[d] ('escort') minus D ('old penniless')\u00a0*plus 'an'* plus [s]TEED (h'orse', with the apostrophe indicating the dropping of the first letter, not, as is usual, specifically an 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: Release slow Orwellian nurse (8)","output":"### Answer: UNFASTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Release\nA charade of UNFAST ('slow' \u2013 'Orwellian' referring to of *Nineteen Eighty-four*; Roz, look up Grammar under Newspeak in Wikipedia, if you need more expalanation) plus EN (enrolled 'nurse')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 do with less': politician ousted to go downhill fast (3)","output":"### Answer: SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: go downhill fast\nA subtraction: SKI[mp] ('make do with less') minus MP ('politician ousred')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hesitation and bluster (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rambling\nA charade of ER ('hesitation') plus RANT ('bluster')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 officer in charge preceding disloyal person in command, claiming divine authority (10)","output":"### Answer: THEOCRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: claiming divine authority\nA charade of 'the' plus OC ('officer in charge') plus ('preceeding') RAT ('disloyal person') plus IC ('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: Times creates puzzle that's rather dry (5,3)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA SEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: rather dry\nAn anagram ('puzzle') of X ('times') plus 'creates'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 domesticated some pigs by the sound of drums (8)","output":"### Answer: TAMBOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drums\n.A charade of TAM[e] ('domesticated') minus its last letter ('almost') plus BOURS, sounding like ('by the sound of') BOARS ('some pigs')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 really do by nature become uplifted by Everyman (7)","output":"### Answer: ANYBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Everyman\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('become uplifted') answer in 'reall**Y DO BY NA**ture'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 systems \u2014 nothing odd here \u2014 create ineffectual people (6)","output":"### Answer: WUSSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: ineffectual people\nEven letters ('nothing odd here') of 'a**W**f**U**l **S**y**S**t**E**m**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: Age of bird, not beast (3)","output":"### Answer: EON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Age\nA subtraction: [pig]EON ('bird') minus PIG ('not beast')."}
{"instruction":"You 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! One newspaper has flair (4)","output":"### Answer: GIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: flair\nA charade of G ('good') plus I ('one') plus FT (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: What the Inquisitor does: challenges where you must set aside time (4)","output":"### Answer: ASKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What the Inquisitor does\nA subtraction: [t]ASKS ('challenges') minus T ('where you must set aside 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: Top cop covers up weird tattoos (5)","output":"### Answer: DRUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tattoos\nAn envelope ('covers up') of RUM ('weird') in DS (Detective Superintendent, 'top cop')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Incitement to treason by politicians ultimately? Correct \u2014 one charged (8)","output":"### Answer: SEDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Incitement to treason\nA charade of S ('politician**S** ultimately') plus EDIT ('correct') plus ION ('one charged')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 settle up Stormy's suit \u2013 that's about right (4,4,6)","output":"### Answer: STIR YOUR STUMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move\nAn envelope ('that's about') of R ('right') in STIYOURSTUMPS, an anagram ('to settle') of 'up Stormy's 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: Manipulate mind of blonde by talk (8)","output":"### Answer: GASLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manipulate mind\nA charade of GAS ('talk') plus LIGHT ('blonde'), with Ingrid Bergman making for an extended 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: Outsiders removed from noisy party \u2013 language! (5)","output":"### Answer: HINDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\nSHINDIG ('noisy party') minus the outer letters ('outsiders 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: Writer's book not a lot of money (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EZRA POUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nA charade of EZRA ('book' of the Old Testament) plus POUND ('not a lot of money' at current exchange 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: Make break \u2014 not Bingham's first (5)","output":"### Answer: REACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make\nA subtraction: [b]REACH ('break') minus the B ('not **B**ingham's first'). The surface is possibly a reference to Richard John Bingham, the infamous Lord Lucan."}
{"instruction":"You 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 right about director \u2014 24 didn't want him (5)","output":"### Answer: BIDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24 didn't want him\nAn envelope ('about') of D ('director') in BIEN ('Parisian 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: Gerard's visit to mother-in-law lasted too long! (7,2)","output":"### Answer: DRAGGED ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: lasted too long\nAn envelope of GED (an abbreviation for the name 'Gerard') in DRAGON ('mother-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: Fellow with empty pockets swapping sides (5)","output":"### Answer: BLOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fellow\nBROKE ('with empty pockets') with the R replaced by L ('swapping 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: At a certain place accepting incitement to action in name of ex-president (8)","output":"### Answer: THEODORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: name of ex-president\nAn envelope ('accepting') of O, DO ('incitement to action') in THERE ('at a certain place'), for THEODORE Roosevelt."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Licit operators in action? Not at all! (7,7)","output":"### Answer: CAPITOL RIOTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not at all!\nAn anagram ('in action') of 'licit operators'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 spent and ruined (6,2)","output":"### Answer: LOUSED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruined\nA charade of LO ('look') plus USED UP ('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: Foul dictator has lost out (5)","output":"### Answer: STAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foul\nA subtraction: STA[l]IN ('dictator') minus the L ('lost 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: New arrival carefully selected \u2014 'doubtful breeding', say British involved (8,4)","output":"### Answer: DESIGNER BABY \n ### Explanation: Definition: New arrival carefully selected\nAn envelope ('Involved') of B ('British') in DESIGNER ABY, an anagram ('doubtful') of 'breeding 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: With no prospect of compensation, totally loveless marriage turned bitter (9)","output":"### Answer: UNINSURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: With no prospect of compensation\nUNI[o]N S[o]URED ('marriage turned bitter') minus both Os ('totally loveless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 though not quiet \u2014 they're in the groove (5)","output":"### Answer: STYLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're in the groove\nA subtraction: STYLI[sh] ('smart') minus SH ('not quiet'), with reference to vinyl 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: Is topless, rich and amusing (duke kept back money for immoral purposes) (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SLUSH FUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: money for immoral purposes\nA charade of S ('i**S** topless') plus LUSH ('rich') plus FUN ('amusing') plus D ('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: Shot by nasty piece of work over drugs (4)","output":"### Answer: DOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shot\nA charade of DOS, a reversal ('over') of SOD ('nasty piece of work') plus E ('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: Woman doctor has to pull out \u2014 might this prevent misrepresentation? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TRUTH DRUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: might this prevent misrepresentation?\nAn envelope ('has \u2026 out') of RUTH ('woman') plus DR ('doctor') in TUG ('pull')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 uprooted catnip, roses and stonecrop (5)","output":"### Answer: ORPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: stonecrop\nA hidden ('partly') reversed ('uprooted') answer in 'cat**NIP RO**ses'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 war one's hit easily going over the top? No (6,6)","output":"### Answer: WITHIN REASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: going over the top? No\nAn anagram ('easily') of 'in war ones 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: Take fright over US politician's suggestions initially for Covid etc (9)","output":"### Answer: PANDEMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Covid etc\nA charade of PANDEMIC, an envelope ('over') of DEM (Democrat, 'US politician') in PANIC ('take fright'); plus S ('**S**uggestions 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: Cut up nurses worried that it's life-threatening (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DEATH TRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's life-threatening\nAn envelope ('nurses') of ATHT, an anagram ('worried') of 'that' in DERAP, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of PARED ('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: Robot (the writer's out for himself) on a Sky feature (9)","output":"### Answer: ANDROMEDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sky feature\nA charade of ANDROMED, which is ANDROID ('robot') with the I replaced by ME ('the writer's out for himself'); plus 'a', for the constellation or the galaxy wthin 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: Back-to-back in South Island location (5)","output":"### Answer: OTAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: South Island location\nA charade of OT, a reversal (the first 'back') of 'to' plus AGO (the second 'back'), for a region in the South Island of 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: English tenor enthralled by sailor's instruments (5)","output":"### Answer: OBOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: instruments\nAn envelope ('enthralled by') of BOE (, 'English tenor') in OS (Ordinary Seaman, '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: Cross closer to turn (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\nA reversal ('to turn') of DOOR ('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: Need to stop by Sudanese recycling plant (5-4,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK-EYED SUSAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nAn envelope ('to stop') of LACK ('need') in BEYEDSUSAN, an anagram ('recycling') of 'by Sudanese'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regret about an eastern monarchy spinning charm (7)","output":"### Answer: ENAMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: charm\nA reversal ('spinning') of an envelope ('about') of OMAN ('an eastern monarchy' \u2013 specifically a sultanate) in RUE ('regret')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bend arm (7)","output":"### Answer: LONGBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: arm\nA charade of LONG ('wish') plus BOW ('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: Smooth ridges going west (5)","output":"### Answer: SLEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smooth\nA reversal ('going west' in an across light) of KEELS ('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: City's former special police after fashionable old writer (9)","output":"### Answer: INVERNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nA charade of IN ('fashionable') plus VERNE (Jules, 'old writer') plus SS (Schutzstaffel, 'former special police' \u2013 the Allgem*e*ine SS had the more police-like duties), with 'after' indicating the order of the 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: Mediocre performer wanting praise, forgetting line after overacting (9)","output":"### Answer: HAMFATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mediocre performer\nA charade of HAM ('overacting' \u2013 but the word is probably derived from hamfatter) plus F[l]ATTER ('praise') minus the L ('forgetting line'). 'After' gives the order of the particles, and 'wanting' is a link 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: Work component of photo scanner (5)","output":"### Answer: TOSCA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Work\nA hidden answer ('component of') in 'pho**TO SCA**nner', for Puccini's 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: Last pair taken from shoe shop (5)","output":"### Answer: SNEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: shop\nA subtraction: SNEAK[er] ('shoe') minus the final two letters ('last pair 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: Stadium leaders saving skin in short newspaper section (9)","output":"### Answer: COLOSSEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stadium\nAn envelope ('in') of [b]OSSE[s] ('leaders') minus the outer letters ('saving skin') in COLUM[n] ('newspaper section') minus the 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: Ordinary bloke initially escaping suspicion surrounding complete maverick (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: ODD ONE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: maverick\nAn envelope ('surrounding') of DONE ('complete') in O ('ordinary') plus DOU[b]T ('suspicion') minus the B ('**B**loke initially escaping'). And with that, the blog is 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: Adult underwear picked up in the sunshine? (5)","output":"### Answer: ABASK \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the sunshine\nA charade of A ('adult') plus BASK, sounding like ('picked up') BASQUE ('underwear' \u2013 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: Starts to see phantom, true ghost from the past (7)","output":"### Answer: SPRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ghost from the past\nA charade of SP ('starts to **S**ee **P**hantom') plus RIGHT ('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: Old Italian footballer recalled first couple of internationals \u2014 it's a long time since he scored (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSSINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's a long time since he scored\nA charade of ROSSI (Paolo, 'old Italian footballer') plus NI, a reversal ('recalled') of IN ('first couple of **IN**ternationals'), for the composer Gioachino Rossini."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not disturb unaccompanied spring holidays taken retrospectively? (5,4,5)","output":"### Answer: LEAVE WELL ALONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do not disturb\nTaking the words in reverse order ('taken retrospectively'): ALONE ('unaccompanied') WELL ('spring') LEAVE ('holidays')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 period mostly covered by book \u2014 inferior revised thesis (5,4,5)","output":"### Answer: BLESS THIS HOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\nAn envelope ('covered by') of HOU[r] ('period') minus the last letter ('mostly') in B ('book') plus LESS ('inferior') plus THISSE, an anagram ('revised') of 'thesis'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hospital in area north of Maine, abandoned (7)","output":"### Answer: ANAHEIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\nAn envelope ('in') of H ('hospital') in A ('area') plus ('north of' \u2013 which just states the obvious, in a down light) NAEIM, an anagram ('abandoned') of '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: Turn down drink (5,4)","output":"### Answer: KNOCK BACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn\nDouble 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: Risky to upset old royal supporter (7)","output":"### Answer: YORKIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: old royal supporter\nAn anagram ('upset') of 'risky 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: Did rail, northbound, for free (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: free\nA reversal ('northbound') of REVILED ('did rail')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Curling regularly pared part of a bone (5)","output":"### Answer: ULNAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: of a bone\nA charade of ULN ('c**U**r**L**i**N**g' regularly') plus AR ('p**AR**ed 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: Leisurely walkers better ignoring leader, heading south (7)","output":"### Answer: AMBLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leisurely walkers\nA charade of [g]AMBLER~~S~~ ('better~~s~~') minus the first letter ('ignoring leader') plus S ('heading **S**outh')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 safe, my risk wins multi-tasking aid (5,4,5)","output":"### Answer: SWISS ARMY KNIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: multi-tasking aid\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'safe my risk wins'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 island protected by French vessel on American body of water (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TASMAN SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: body of water\nAn envelope ('protected by') of MAN ('British island') in TASSE (cup, 'French vessel') plus A ('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: Sanction Diana, for one, bearing crosses (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sanction\nAn envelope ('crosses') of DORS ('Diana, for one' \u2013 she made an appearance in Guardian 28869 by Picaroon, which I blogged last September) in ENE (east-north-east, '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: Constant love in vigil over Native American (7)","output":"### Answer: CHOCTAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native American\nA charade of C ('constant' \u2013 the speed of light, for example) plus HOCTAW, an envelope ('in') of O ('love') in HCTAW, a reversal ('over') of WATCH ('vigil')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 signifying a huge amount in colloquial little typo (7)","output":"### Answer: LITERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: typo\n*An envelope ('in') of TERA (prefix, 'Something signifying a huge amount') in LIL ('colloquial little typo').* *Thanks to A Different Geof @1, the first to supply the omitted parsing \u2026 and to SueB @56 for the better 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: Cut up nothing, devouring game earnestly (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EX ANIMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: earnestly\nAn envelope ('devouring') of NIM ('game'; this matchstick game came up not so long ago, but I have not yet tracked down where, even though I commented on it \u2013 the only reference I could find was to a Qaos puzzle that I blogged in 2017) in EXA, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of AXE ('cut'); plus 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: Laze mindlessly, seen regularly around desert (5)","output":"### Answer: NEGEV \n ### Explanation: Definition: desert\nA reversal ('around') of VEG ('laze mindlessly') plus EN ('s**E**e**N** regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bentley originally in workshop that is put out for collection (7)","output":"### Answer: GARBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that is put out for collection\nAn envelope ('in') of B ('**B**entley originally') in GARAGE ('workshop')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, maybe regularly do crossword (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free\nA charade of AB ('m**A**y**B**e regularly') plus SOLVE ('do 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: Sticks around, complacent (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: complacent\nA reversal ('around') of GUMS ('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: Dragon made terrible battle (10)","output":"### Answer: ARMAGEDDON \n ### Explanation: Definition: battle\nAn anagram ('terrible') of 'dragon 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: Came to life again, we hear, with natural colour (6)","output":"### Answer: UNDYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with natural colour\nSounds like ('we hear') UN-DIED ('came to life 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: Club member managed to keep one on schedule (8)","output":"### Answer: ROTARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Club member\nA charade of ROTA ('schedule') plus RIAN, an envelope ('to keep') of I ('one') in 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: As an example, was beyond nervous (4,5)","output":"### Answer: PAST TENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: As an example, was\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bowled over, wicket being due (5)","output":"### Answer: WOWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bowled over\nA charade of W ('wicket', cricket summary) plus OWED ('being 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: Heavy blow caught oaf (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavy blow\nA charade of C ('caught', cricket summary) plus LOUT ('oaf')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 partner as one's final move (9)","output":"### Answer: CHECKMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's final move\nA charade of CHECK ('spy on') plus MATE ('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: Don't loaf around so much, it being dark (8)","output":"### Answer: MOONLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: it being dark\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 scorch mark on a uniform (6)","output":"### Answer: AUBURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reddish\nA charade of 'a' plus U ('uniform') plus BURN ('scorch 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: Magazine in the loo (6,4)","output":"### Answer: POWDER ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Magazine\nDouble 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: A small whisky be hanged! (4)","output":"### Answer: DROP \n ### Explanation: Definition: A small whisky\nDouble 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: Minor explosion \u2014 after a time, I go away (7)","output":"### Answer: ATISHOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor explosion\nA charade of 'a' plus T ('time') plus 'I' plus SHOO ('go away' as an imperative)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Summarily shot by rifle (7)","output":"### Answer: BRIEFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Summarily\nAn anagram ('shot') of 'by rifle'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 not cold initially travelling the country (7)","output":"### Answer: ARMENIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the country\nAn anagram ('travelling') of 'Ameri[c]an' minus the C ('not cold 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: Pushchair filled with tiny crawlers (5)","output":"### Answer: BUGGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pushchair\nDouble 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: Happy to pass on what Dame Edna throws to her audience (7)","output":"### Answer: GLADDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what Dame Edna throws to her audience\nA charade of GLAD ('happy') plus DIE ('pass on'); if you do not know Barry Humphries' 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: Important scriptures make people opinionated (6)","output":"### Answer: BIGOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: people opinionated\nA charade of BIG ('important') plus OTS (an improbable plural, or 'scripture'- plus -'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: What I want delivered here: good behaviour by pupils (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ORDER FORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: What I want delivered here\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 instrument, going to terrible extremes (7)","output":"### Answer: VIOLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break\nA charade of VIOLA ('instrument' \u2013 a reference to the crime wave of drive-by viola recitals) plus TE ('**T**erribl**E** 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: Unknown treasure guide? (1,5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: X MARKS THE SPOT \n ### Explanation: Unknown treasure guide? (1,5,3,4)\nCryptic 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: Ron used to cook steak (9)","output":"### Answer: TOURNEDOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: steak\nAn anagram ('cook') of 'ron 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: Be careful, like Wenceslas (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LOOK OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be careful\n\"Good King Wenceslas looked out \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: Snake-handler who removes warts? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snake-handler\nAccording to some, both snakes and may be charmed."}
{"instruction":"You 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 as quorum regularly absent during work (7)","output":"### Answer: TURMOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commotion\n.An envelope ('during') of URM ('q**U**o**R**u**M** regularly absent') in TOIL ('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: Married love captivates Irish eccentric (6)","output":"### Answer: WEIRDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: eccentric\nAn envelope ('captivates') of IR ('Irish') in WED ('married') plus O ('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: Endlessly pester for membership token? (5)","output":"### Answer: BADGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: membership token\nA subtraction: BADGE[r] ('pester') 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: Cut down on the jumping; it's going on and on! (9)","output":"### Answer: BOUNDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's going on and on\nDefinition and literal interpretation (BOUND 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: Gather undoctored author lacks English (4)","output":"### Answer: SUSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gather\nA subtraction: S[e]USS (Theodore Seuss Geisel, who wrote under the pen name Dr. Seuss \u2013 'undoctored' because the \"Dr.\" is not in the answer, and also because he left Oxford without getting a D Phil \u2013 although he was later awarded an honory doctorate by Dartmouth, becoming, as he put it, Dr. Dr. Seuss) minus the E ('lacks 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: Story of western state with arable land (8)","output":"### Answer: WAVERLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Story\nA charade of W ('western') plus AVER ('state') plus LEY (a variant of lea, 'arable land'), for the novel by Sir Walter 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: Chain reaction starts melting lead protection rocker? (6)","output":"### Answer: CRADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: protection rocker\nA charade of C R ('**C**hain **R**eaction') plus ADLE, an anagram ('melting') of '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: Well prepared for means of restraining corporation (6)","output":"### Answer: CORSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: means of restraining corporation\nA charade of COR ('well' as an interjection) plus SET ('prepared'). As frequently in crosswords, a 'corporation' is a belly, particularly a prominent 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 sister needs to go steady with flood (8)","output":"### Answer: INUNDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flood\nA charade of I ('one', pronoun or Roman numeral) plus NUN ('sister') plus DATE ('go 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: Tip: on board ship, they help one look down on others (6)","output":"### Answer: STILTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they help one look down on others\nAn envelope ('on board') of TILT ('tip') in SS (steam '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: Annoying press broadcast on moorland plant (8)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoying\nA charade of NEED, sounding like ('broadcast') KNEAD ('press'); plus LING ('moorland 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: Dozens abroad show disgust (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GROSS OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: disgust\nA charade of GROSS (twelve 'dozens') plus OUT ('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: Within litter, hearts beat (6)","output":"### Answer: THRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat\nAn envelope ('within') of H ('hearts', cards, particularly bridge) in TRASH ('litter')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recover from unfinished excursion nursed by old official (8)","output":"### Answer: RETRIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recover\nAn envelope ('nursed by') of TRI[p] ('excursion') minus the last letter ('unfinished') in REEVE ('old official'; a sheriff was a shire reeve)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of South Africa: river within a river with drink (6)","output":"### Answer: PROTEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emblem of South Africa\nAn envelope ('within') of R (the first 'river') in PO ('a river') plus TEA ('drink'). The has a stylised Protea above the crossed spear and knobkierrie, and merging into the secretary bird. Protea cynaroides, King Protea. Photo Bernard Spragg"}
{"instruction":"You 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 those who are no longer represented by mayor \u2014 true? Not quite (8)","output":"### Answer: MORTUARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for those who are no longer\nAn anagram ('re-presented') of 'mayor tru[e]' minus the 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: Animals vocalised on the way back (4)","output":"### Answer: GNUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animals\nA reversal ('on the way back') of SUNG ('vocalised'). Cue ."}
{"instruction":"You 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-cost airline once involving Moss \u2014 surprisingly, it's unprofitable (9)","output":"### Answer: LOSSMAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's unprofitable\nAn envelope ('involving') of OSSM, an anagram ('surprisingly') of 'Moss' in LAKER ('low cost airline 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: Do live on a wreck! (5)","output":"### Answer: BEANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do\nA charade of BE ('live') plus ANO, an anagram ('wreck') of 'on a'. 'Do' as a party or feast."}
{"instruction":"You 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 iTunes on large device (7)","output":"### Answer: UTENSIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: device\nA charade of UTENSI, an anagram ('playing') of 'iTunes'; plus L ('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: Dutch city was the first to get up a newspaper (5)","output":"### Answer: DELFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dutch city\nA charade of DEL, a reversal ('to get up' in a down light) of LED ('was the first') plus FT (Financial Times, '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: Fantastic island life \u2014 yes, one would be dead blessed here! (7,6)","output":"### Answer: ELYSIAN FIELDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: one would be dead blessed here\nAn anagram ('fantastic') of 'island life 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: Uncle's cut off a cactus? (9)","output":"### Answer: SUCCULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cactus?\nAn anagram ('off') of 'uncles cut', with a question mark for the indication by example (most cacti are succulents, in that they are adapted for storage of water, but, horticulturally, the word succulent is often used specifically to exclude cacti)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Malicious gossip when Charlie appears in casual wear (7)","output":"### Answer: SCANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malicious gossip\nAn envelope ('appears in') of C ('Charlie', radio code) in SANDAL ('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: Shock problem arising from acrobatic manoeuvre over object (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock problem\nAn envelope ('over') of END ('object') in SPLITS ('acrobatic 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: Golf club about to be engulfed by the press (5,4)","output":"### Answer: THREE IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Golf club\nAn envelope ('to be engulfed by') of RE ('about') in 'the' plus IRON ('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: Obstruct a film director with everything (9)","output":"### Answer: STONEWALL \n ### Explanation: Obstruct a film director with everything (9)\nA charade of STONE (Oliver, 'film director' of many films, including *Platoon*) plus W ('with') plus ALL ('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: Cloud's position hiding rook (7)","output":"### Answer: STRATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloud\nAn envelope ('hiding') of R ('rook', chess notation) in STATUS ('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: In fact, her most insulated soup holder? (7)","output":"### Answer: THERMOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: insulated soup holder?\nA hidden answer 'in' 'fac**T HER MOS**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: Woodland dweller's bank, said to have not much money (7)","output":"### Answer: ROEBUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woodland dweller\nA charade of ROE, sounding like ('said') ROW ('bank') plus ('to have') BUCK ('not much money'. The other day, with Vlad, it was a POUND \u2013 not much different)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 meeting wanting tramp beheaded (5)","output":"### Answer: FORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Public meeting\nA charade of FOR ('wanting' in the sense of wishing to have) plus [b]UM ('tramp') minus the first 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: Old city captured by the Germanic artist (5)","output":"### Answer: DURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: artist\nAn envelope ('captured by') of UR (the perennial 'old city') in DER ('the Germanic', if masculine). Albrecht DURER was German, but the wordplay has precedence."}
{"instruction":"You 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 side of dayroom offering somewhere to sleep (4)","output":"### Answer: DORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: somewhere to sleep\nD OR M ('either side of **D**ayroo**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: King further imprisoning old sculptor (5,5)","output":"### Answer: HENRY MOORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sculptor\nAn envelope ('imprisoning') of O ('old') in HENRY ('King', one of eight in England) plus MORE ('further')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, country harbouring African desert? (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAD \n ### Explanation: Primarily, country harbouring African desert? (4)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**C**ountry **H**arbouring **A**frican **D**esert', with an &lit definition (part of the Sahara lies within Chad)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Signed off work in posh coat, cultivated, heading off (10)","output":"### Answer: FURLOUGHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signed off work\nA charade of FUR ('posh coat') plus [p]LOUGHED ('cultivated') minus its first 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: Play in a forest in a way that makes one happy (2,3,4,2)","output":"### Answer: AS YOU LIKE IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Play in a forest\nDouble definition. Shakespeare's play is set mainly in the Forest of Arden."}
{"instruction":"You 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 piece of oyster I left (7)","output":"### Answer: STERILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dry\nA hidden answer ('piece of') in 'oy**STER I LE**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: Retire in resort, a Red Sea destination (7)","output":"### Answer: ERITREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red Sea destination\nA charade of ERITRE, an anagram ('in resort') of 'retire'; 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: Stationery for origami practitioners? (7)","output":"### Answer: FOLDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stationery\nDouble 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: Politicians' furniture (7)","output":"### Answer: CABINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politicians\nDouble 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: What may make you green in the blue? (11)","output":"### Answer: SEASICKNESS \n ### Explanation: What may make you green in the blue? (11)\nCryptic definition ('blue' being 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: Misguidedly stipulated inanities (10)","output":"### Answer: PLATITUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: inanities\nAn anagram ('misguidedly') of 'stipulated'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 back parts of brooches (4)","output":"### Answer: PINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: parts of brooches\nA reversal ('back') of SNIP ('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: Compensating, adding more oil and vinegar? (10)","output":"### Answer: REDRESSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compensating\nRE-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: Requests wine containers, unopened (4)","output":"### Answer: ASKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Request\nA subtraction: [c]ASKS ('wine containers') minus the first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 access to students engaged in worship (10)","output":"### Answer: DECLASSIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increase access to\nAn envelope ('engaged in') of CLASS ('students') in DEIFY ('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: Convenience food's modified \u2026 Alarmed? Yes! (5,5)","output":"### Answer: READY MEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: C\nAn anagram ('modified') of 'alarmed yes'. Include the 's in the definition, or not, as 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: Finally, above all, American crossword setter's hard to understand (7)","output":"### Answer: ELUSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard to understand\nA charade of EL ('finally abov**E** al**L**') plus US ('American') plus I'VE ('setter's' \u2013 i.e. setter 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: To once again experience entertaining earl's release (7)","output":"### Answer: RELIEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: release\nAn envelope ('entertaining') of E ('earl') in RELIVE ('once again 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: Ken, I'm in U-boat, unusual form of transport (8,4)","output":"### Answer: MOUNTAIN BIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: form of transport\nAn anagram ('unusual') of 'ken I'm in 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: Darts player stands here in part of Rochester (4)","output":"### Answer: OCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Darts player stands here\nA hidden answer ('in part of') in 'r**OCHE**ster'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyman's beginning to get doddery, regularly in a spin (4)","output":"### Answer: EDDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a spin\nA charade of E ('**E**veryman's beginning') plus DDY ('**D**od**D**er**Y** regularly' \u2013 once every three letters is just as regular as once every 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: Professional's sin: 'blue skies' condemned (12)","output":"### Answer: BUSINESSLIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Professional\nAn anagram ('condemned') of 'sin blue skies'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reorganise nuts and fruits' location (10)","output":"### Answer: ORANGERIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruits' location\nAn anagram ('nuts') of 'reorganise', Should that read 'locations'?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 fasts, stirring visionaries (10)","output":"### Answer: FANTASISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: visionaries\nAn anagram ('stirring') of 'saints 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: Sculptures honouring people's laws? Not a third time (7)","output":"### Answer: STATUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sculptures honouring people\nA subtraction: STATU[t]ES ('laws') minus the third T ('not a third 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: Lawbreaking with an inhabitant of Yalta? (7)","output":"### Answer: CRIMEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: inhabitant of Yalta?\nA charade of CRIME ('lawbreaking') plus 'an'. The question mark is for the indication by 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: Blows up box (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: box\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of RAPS ('blows'). Like 24A PINS, the clue could be read the other way round, with the required version coming from either the more natural reading, or from crossers."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prohibited, we're told (4)","output":"### Answer: BAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musicia\nSounds like ('we're told') BANNED ('prohibited')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 has male excited (4-2)","output":"### Answer: COCK-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boob\nA charade of COCK ('male' bird) plus UP ('excited')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 American president receiving head from Monica (6)","output":"### Answer: AMBUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attack\nAn envelope ('receiving') of M ('head from **M**onica') in A ('American') plus BUSH (either 'president'). For a start, two clues with remarkable 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: Wife wearing eye make-up, ultimately used something that goes over face (5,6,4)","output":"### Answer: SWEEP SECOND HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: something that goes over face\nAn envelope ('wearing') of W ('wife') in SEE ('eye') plus P ('make-u**P** ultimately') Plus SECOND HAND ('used'); the 'face' in the definitions being of a watch or 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: Cold beer (6)","output":"### Answer: BITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold\nDouble 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: Shambles of a club recalled brawl (8)","output":"### Answer: ABATTOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shambles\nA charade of 'a' plus BAT ('club') plus TOIR, a reversal ('recalled') of RIOT ('brawl'). The original meaning of shambles."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for Marks and Spencer newer fancy clothing department (8)","output":"### Answer: MENSWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: clothing department\nAn anagram ('fancy') of M A S ('heads for **M**arks **A**nd **S**pencer') plus 'newer'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 men by hotel getting tip for trouser press (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: press\nA charade of EX ('old') plus H ('hotel') plus OR (other ranks, 'men') plus T ('tip for **T**rouser')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A model lives in the present state (2,2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IT IS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the present state\nA charade of 'a' plus SIT ('model') plus IS ('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: Still breaks hip (8)","output":"### Answer: SNAPSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nA charade of SNAPS ('breaks') plus HOT ('hip', 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: Hot air from this duke, essentially lost title (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot air from this\nA charade of DE, which is 'd[uk]e' minus the interior letters ('essentially lost') plus MISTER ('title'), for the device to clear a car's windscreen, 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: Did groom turn up by day to accept bride, primarily? (6)","output":"### Answer: COMBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did groom\nAn envelope ('to accept') of B ('**B**ride primarily') in COME ('turn up') plus ('by') D ('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: Train set, large circuit to make features of rock? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRIC GUITARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: features of rock\nAn anagram ('train') of 'set large 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: Struggle to take exam again outside school (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\nAn envelope ('outside') of S ('school') in RESIT ('take exam 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: Swiped right, finally put in single name (6)","output":"### Answer: STOLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swiped\nAn envelope ('put in') of T ('righ**T** finally') in SOLE ('single') plus N ('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: Leather whip shortly for breaking rules (7)","output":"### Answer: COWHIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leather\nAn envelope ('for breaking' \u2013 'for' seems out of place and unnecessary) of 'whi[p]' minus its last letter ('shortly') in CODE ('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: Crack cocaine handed down (5)","output":"### Answer: CLEFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crack\nA charade of C ('cocaine') plus LEFT ('handed 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: Rise in court: make legal claim about case of racketeering (7)","output":"### Answer: UPSURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rise\nA charade of UP ('in court') plus SURGE, an envelope ('about') of RG ('case of **R**acketeerin**G**') in SUE ('make legal claim')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 McDonald's, along with a drink that's reduced (7)","output":"### Answer: MANDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\nA charade of M ('McDonald's', presumeably the golden arches) plus AND ('along with') plus 'a' plus TE[a] ('drink') minus the last letter ('that's 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: Divorces one with troubles (9)","output":"### Answer: UNHITCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divorces\nA charade of UN ('one' \u2013 either dialect 'un or unannounced French) plus HITCHES ('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: More attractive darling, inform\u00adally meeting snogger with no heart (7)","output":"### Answer: HUNKIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More attractive\nA charade of HUN ('darling, informally' \u2013 I would spell it HON, for honey) plus KI[ss]ER ('snogger') minus the middle letters ('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: Sweet English girl (6)","output":"### Answer: ECLAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nA charade of E ('English') plus CLAIR ('girl'). I think dodgy on two counts: the girl's name is generally Claire, and although an eclair is sweet in the sense of sugared, I would think of it as more of a tea-time item than a sweet as dessert (unlike its close relative, the profiterole)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 men rehearsed moves for play? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: SET PIECES \n ### Explanation: Definition: rehearsed moves for play\nA charade of SET ('TV') plus PIECES ('men', in chess 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: Fab McCartney, perhaps with introduction from Ringo (7)","output":"### Answer: STELLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fab\nA charade of STELLA ('McCartney', daughter of Paul) plus R ('introduction from **R**ingo')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Closes up damaged uterus following section (7)","output":"### Answer: SUTURES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closes up\nA charade of S ('section') plus UTURES, an anagram ('damaged') of 'uterus'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 south on lorry (6)","output":"### Answer: STRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Came to\nA charade of S ('south') plus TRUCK ('lorry')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 record of one Conservative aristocrat (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Business record\nA charade of A ('one') plus C ('Conservative') plus COUNT ('aristocrat')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 too long? Left work (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERRUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go on too long\nA charade of OVER ('left') plus RUN ('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: Mark and the others lead? (5)","output":"### Answer: METAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: lead?\nA charade of M ('mark') plus ET AL ('and the rest'), with the question mark for the indication by 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: Proposing one time over jewellery (7)","output":"### Answer: TABLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proposing\nA charade of TA, a reversal ('over') of A ('one') plus T ('time'); plus BLING ('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: America to colonise outside here? (7)","output":"### Answer: SEATTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\nAn envelope ('outside') of A ('America') in SETTLE ('colonise'), with an extended 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: Fury as bonnet falls off old car (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fury\nA subtraction: [b]ANGER ('old car') minus the first letter ('as bonnet falls 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: Online drug trade? (1-8)","output":"### Answer: E-COMMERCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Online\nA charade of E ('drug') plus COMMERCE ('trade') with an extended 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: Fictional material kept in Tory organisation (10)","output":"### Answer: KRYPTONITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fictional material\nAn anagram ('organisation') of 'kept in Tory', for Superman's 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: Unit in preliminary retreat (4)","output":"### Answer: MILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unit\nA hidden ('in') reversed ('retreat') answer in 'pr**ELIM**inary'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freewheel from 18 to 5 across? (5-2-5)","output":"### Answer: COAST-TO-COAST \n ### Explanation: Freewheel from 18 to 5 across? (5-2-5)\nA pun on 'coast'; of course, neither PHILADELPHIA ('18') nor SEATTLE ('5 across') is actually on the coast, but near enough \u2013 on the Delaware River and Puget Sound 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: Foreign character left theatre with a drop of Amarone and cheese (12)","output":"### Answer: PHILADELPHIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheese\nA charade of PHI (Greek 'foreign character') plus L ('left') plus ADELPHI (London 'theatre') plus A ('drop of **A**marone'), for a proprietary cream 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 course on holiday (4)","output":"### Answer: AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: on holiday\nA charade of 'a' plus WAY ('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: Smartphone program starting to really tempt novice (10)","output":"### Answer: APPRENTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: novice\nA charade of APP ('smartphone program') plus R ('starting to **R**eally') plus ENTICE ('tempt')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Farmers maybe produce strong punch with last of apples (9)","output":"### Answer: HAYMAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farmers maybe\nA charade of HAYMAKER ('strong punch') plus S ('last of apple**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: Bachelor, evicted from bars, bolts (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bolts\nA subtraction: [b]LOCKS ('bars') minus the B ('bachelor evicted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 prime minister's on board with cases (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEATHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cases\nAn implied envelope of HEATH (Ted, 'former prime minister') in SS ('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: In the '60s, partygoers sacked women entertainers (7)","output":"### Answer: SINGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: entertainers\nA subtraction; S[w]INGERS ('in the '60s, partygoers') minus the W ('sacked 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: Vessels filled with last of Scotch \u2014 cheers! (6)","output":"### Answer: THANKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheers\nAn envelope ('filled with') of H ('last of Scotc**H**') in TANKS ('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: Might Sasquatch have one for looking at a tropical fish? (6)","output":"### Answer: BIGEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tropical fish\nEvidently, Sasquatch has not only a big 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: Helping stop rail strike? That's foolish (10)","output":"### Answer: IRRATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: foolish\nAn envelope ('stop') of RATION ('helping') in IRAL, an anagram ('strike') of 'rail'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Recycling unlimited energy is environmentally friendly (5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: environmentally friendly\nAn anagram ('recycling') of 'energ[y]' minus its last letter ('unlimited')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 clothing covers up grass (9)","output":"### Answer: SHORTSTOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baseball player\nA charade of SHORTS ('clothing') plus ('covers' \u2013 suitable in a down light) TOP, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of POT (marijuana, '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: Forces woman to shelter Romeo (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forces\nAn envelope ('to shelter') of R ('Romeo', Nato alphabet) in AMY ('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: Final computer workstation (8)","output":"### Answer: TERMINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final\nDouble 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: Pieces of gold and silver, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pieces\nDouble 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: No capital? Broke, getting new to-do list (6,4)","output":"### Answer: ACTION PLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: to-do list\nAn anagram ('broke') of 'no capital' plus N ('new'; the clue suggests that this is not part of the 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: Sweden's PM once recalled the French head of state without rest (9)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: without rest\nA charade of S ('Sweden', IVR) plus LEEP, a reversal ('recalled') of PEEL (British 'PM once') plus LES ('the French') plus S ('head of **S**tate')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, she's making lead stories (8)","output":"### Answer: SPLASHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: lead stories\nA charade of SPLA, a reversal ('climbing' in a down light) of ALPS ('mountains'); plus 'she'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: Soldier to talk, yet shaking to bits (8)","output":"### Answer: GIGABYTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bits\nA charade of GI ('soldier') plus GAB ('talk') plus YTE, an anagram ('shaking') of 'yet'. Bits, lots 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: 101 reading about Latin and English group (6)","output":"### Answer: CIRCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: group\nA charade of CI (Roman numeral '101') plus R ('reading', one of the three Rs) plus C ('about') plus L ('Latin') plus E ('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: Around beginning of Easter, goes without food and large meals (6)","output":"### Answer: FEASTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: large meals\nAn envelope ('around') of E ('beginning of **E**aster') in FASTS ('goes without 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: Opposing abolishing small lunchtime breaks (5)","output":"### Answer: RESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: breaks\nThis looks to me like a subtraction: RE[si]STS ('opposing' \u2013 but why not opposes?) minus ('abolishing') S ('small') plus I (one o'clock, '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: Get rid of actors (4)","output":"### Answer: CAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\nDouble 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: Artificial grit, target of 6 22? (7,6)","output":"### Answer: PLASTIC BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: target of 6 22?\nA charade of PLASTIC ('artificial') plus BOTTLE (courage, 'grit')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 boxes contaminate oxygen, substance used in clinical trials (7)","output":"### Answer: PLACEBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: substance used in clinical trials\nA charade of PLACEB, an envelope ('boxes') of LACE ('contaminate') in PB (chemical symbol, 'lead'); plus O (chemical symbol, '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: 3 last seen in coat pocket (4)","output":"### Answer: TWEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 3\nA charade of T ('last seen in coa**T**') plus WEE (small, '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: Very hot \u2014 or very nippy? (10)","output":"### Answer: BLISTERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very hot\nDouble cefinition \u2013 the second referring to 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: Unaware where the bulbs have gone? (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE DARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unaware\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Che Guevara perhaps in US city, revolutionary air around me in target of 6 22? (5-8)","output":"### Answer: LATIN-AMERICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Che Guevara perhaps\nA charade of LA (Los Angeles, 'US city') plus TINAMERICAN, a double envelope ('around' and 'in') of 'me' in ARI, an anagram ('revolutionary') of 'air' in TIN CAN ('target of 6 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: Button done on the outside, silk finally threaded through eyelet casually (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DELETE KEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Button\nA charade of DE ('**D**on**E** on the outside') plus LETEKEY, an envelope ('threaded through') of K ('sil**K** finally') in LETEEY, an anagram ('casually') of '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: Country held hostage by learned cheat (8)","output":"### Answer: WOMANISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheat\nAn envelope ('held hostage by') of OMAN ('country') in WISE ('learned')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aquatic insect in river starts to nudge drifting reeds around fish (4,6)","output":"### Answer: POND SKATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aquatic insect\nA charade of PO (Italian 'river') plus NDSKATER, an envelope ('around') of SKATE ('fish') in NDR ('starts to **N**udge **D**rifting **R**eeds'). I spent a while trying to fit SPIDER into the second 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: Loco senior dancing around short nude (4,5)","output":"### Answer: IRON HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loco\nAn envelope ('around') of HOR ('s**HOR**t nude') in IRONSE, an anagram ('dancing') of 'senior'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Daddy's skin covered with pig and head of tiger \u2014 tattoos, say? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BODY ART \n ### Explanation: Definition: tattoos, s\nAn envelope ('covered with') of DY ('**D**add**Y**'s skin') in BOAR ('pig') plus T ('head of **T**iger')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Contemptible dope (3-4)","output":"### Answer: LOW-DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Contemptible\nDouble definition, the second as 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: Target of 6 22, M&M and Eminem by the sound of it? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SWEET WRAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Target of 6 22\nA charade of SWEET (candy, 'M&M', for example) plus WRAPPER, sounding like ('by the sound of it') RAPPER ('Eminem', again an example, again justified 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: I want to squeeze brother, no other \u2014 keep it in the family? (7)","output":"### Answer: INBREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: keep it in the family?\nAn envelope ('to squeeze') of BR ('**BR**other no other') in I NEED ('I 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: Spooner's taster of kind of bread stick grabbing butt, perhaps? (6-6)","output":"### Answer: LITTER-PICKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stick grabbing butt, perhaps?\nA Spoonerism of PITTA LICKER ('taster of a kind of bread'). The 'butt' would be a cigarette 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: Designed article stuffed with silver tissue (9)","output":"### Answer: CARTILAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tissue\nAn envelope ('stuffed with') of AG (chemical symbol, 'silver') in CARTILE, an anagram ('designed') of '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: Girl entering country detailed language (7)","output":"### Answer: BENGALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: language\nAn envelope ('entering') of GAL ('girl') in BENI[n] ('country') minus its last letter ('de-tailed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 difference emerges and it's not right (13)","output":"### Answer: DISAGREEMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one difference\nAn anagram ('not right') of 'emerges and 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: Union member on railway conservation (9)","output":"### Answer: HUSBANDRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: conservation\nA charade of HUSBAND ('union member') plus RY ('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: Sherry sadly unopened (7)","output":"### Answer: OLOROSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sherry\nA subtraction: [d]OLOROSO (instruction in musical score, 'sadly') minus the first letter ('unopened')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, sovereign or ruler (7)","output":"### Answer: EMPEROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruler\nA charade of E ('European') plus MP ('politician') plus ER (Elizabeth Regina or Eduardus Rex, onetime 'soverieign') plus '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: Abomination observed by me, reportedly (7)","output":"### Answer: EYESORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abomination\nSounds like ('reportedly') I SAW ('observed by 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: Sharp mint, target of 6 22? (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CRISP PACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: target of 6 22?\nA charade of CRISP ('sharp') plus PACKET (a large sum of money, '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: Sailor showing snake, beginning of nasty atmosphere aboard (7)","output":"### Answer: BOATMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailor\nAn envelope ('aboard') of ATM ('atmosphere') in BOA ('snake') plus N ('beginning of **N**asty')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Midlander starting to bet before card game announced (7)","output":"### Answer: BRUMMIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Midlander\nA charade of B ('starting to **B**et') plus RUMMIE, sounding like ('announced') RUMMY ('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: Revered person from Honolulu appeared to be retiring (4)","output":"### Answer: PAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revered person\nA hidden ('from') reversed ('to be retiring') answer in 'Honolu**LU AP**peared'. The definition refers to St. Paul."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Qualification is incomplete, elite dancer miserable (10)","output":"### Answer: CREDENTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Qualification\nAn anagram ('niserable') of 'elit[e]' minus its last letter ('incomplete') plus '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: God's love commonly recalled about noon (6)","output":"### Answer: VULCAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: God\nA charade of VUL, a reversal (recaled') of LUV ('love commonly') plus *C*A ('about') plus N ('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: Key (B not A, then E) going to pot (8)","output":"### Answer: CRUCIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pot\nA charade of CRUCI[a]L ('key') with the A replaced by B ('B not A') plus ('then') '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: Dance with one chorus is bright (9)","output":"### Answer: PROMISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: bright\nA charade pf PROM ('dance') plus I ('one') plus SING ('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: Fruit starter of gooseberry and pear salad (5)","output":"### Answer: GRAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nA charade of G ('starter of **G**ooseberry') plus RAPE, an anagram ('salad') of '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: Abbreviated exchange about power walk (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: walk\nA charade of TRAM, a reversal ('about') of MART (market, 'abbreviated exchange') plus P ('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: Different English phone box is one that's not foreigner-friendly (9)","output":"### Answer: XENOPHOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one that's not foreigner-friendly\nAn anagram ('different') of E ('English') plus 'phone 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: Rogue told to choose a new jumper for collection (8)","output":"### Answer: PICAROON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rogue\nAn envelope ('for collection') of ROO (kanga, 'jumper') in PIC, sounding like ('told') PICK ('choose') plus 'a' plus 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: One who may file patent leather shoe at last takes on first concession around (10)","output":"### Answer: REGISTRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who may file patent\nA charade of R E ('leathe**R** sho**E** at last') plus ('takes on') GISTRANT, an envelope ('around') of IST (1st. 'first') in GRANT ('concessiuon')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Robin, perhaps, returning prize to king (4)","output":"### Answer: PUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Robin, perhaps\nA charade of PUCm a reversal ('returning') of CUP ('prize') plus K ('king'). Yje definition is a reference to Robin Goodfellow, aka PUCK."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Staggered retreat with fanatics turning back (7)","output":"### Answer: STUNNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Staggered\nA reversal ('turning back') of DEN ('retreat') plus NUTS ('fanatics')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 something for breakfast, sandwiches run out (7)","output":"### Answer: BRENDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saint\nAn envelope ('sandwiches') of END ('run out') in BRAN (often with raisins, 'something 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: Queen involved in enigmatic opera that's more impenetrable (7)","output":"### Answer: OPAQUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more impenetrable\nAn envelope ('involved in') of QU ('queen') in OPAER, an anagram ('enigmatic') of '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: The Madrile\u00f1o blocking, twitching and moving towards goal (5)","output":"### Answer: TELIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: moving towards goal\nAn envelope ('blocking') of EL (Spanish \u2013 for someone from Madrid \u2013 'the') in TIC ('twitching')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 account with small amounts of money (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marks\nA charade of AC ('account') plus CENTS ('small amounts 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: One of a troop rushes about (6)","output":"### Answer: RHESUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of a troop\nAn anagram ('about') of 'rushes'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 briefly courts 17 outside (9)","output":"### Answer: MATRIARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mother\nAn envelope ('outside') of ~~ATRIA~~ A*TRI[a]* (plural of atrium, 'courts') *minus its last letter ('briefly')*\u00a0in MARCH ('17', the clue with answer TRAMP)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agitated one with short pants to wrap (2,1,4)","output":"### Answer: IN A FLAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agitated\nA charade of I ('one') plus NAF[f] (worthless, 'pants') minus the last letter ('short') plus LAP ('wrap')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 let in entrance for a significant anniversary (13)","output":"### Answer: TERCENTENNIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a significant anniversary\nAn anagram ('criminal') of 'let in entrance'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 held up claw of cat perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: MAMMALIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cat perhaps\nA charade of MAMMA ('7' MATRIARCH) plus LIAN, a reversal ('held up' in a down light) of NAIL ('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: One crew entertained by sailor having returned dress (7)","output":"### Answer: RAIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dress\nAn envelope ('entertained by') of I ('one') plus MEN ('crew') in RAT, a reversal ('having returned') of TAR ('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: Massage to rear end of pigeon fancier (7)","output":"### Answer: ORNATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: fancier\nAn anagram ('massage') of 'to rear' plus N ('end of pigeo**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: Rock band at first visits sports area with spies (7)","output":"### Answer: BRECCIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock\nA charade of B ('**B**and at first') plus ('visits') REC ('sports area') plus CIA ('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: What baby might need is courage (6)","output":"### Answer: BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What baby might need\nDouble 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: Easy score, at a pinch included (3-2)","output":"### Answer: TAP-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy score\nA hidden answer ('included') in 'a**T A PIN**ch'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in club with some cura\u00e7ao, very laid-back (4,2,1,8)","output":"### Answer: COOL AS A CUCUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: very laid-back\nAn anagram ('dancing') of 'club' plus 'some curacao'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 socialise in Scottish port gripped by terrible fate (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DAY ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place to socialise\nAn envelope ('gripped by') of AYR ('Scottish port') in DOOM ('terrible 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: What may keep you from prison in Bali, bizarrely (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: What may keep you from prison\nA hidden answer in 'B**ALI BI**zarrely'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 gust, wind to go somewhere else (6)","output":"### Answer: TRAVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: go somewhere else\nA charade of T ('end of gus**T**') plus RAVEL ('wind' to rhyme with 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: Lunettes designed to upset (8)","output":"### Answer: UNSETTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: upset\nAn anagram ('designed') of 'lunettes'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Everyman had announced what The Observer did (4)","output":"### Answer: EYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: what The Observer did\nSounds like ('announced') I'D ('Everyman did'); the capitals for 'The Observer' are for obfuscation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with sense of humour after wife leaves showing bravery (10)","output":"### Answer: GRITTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bravery\nA charade of GR (*Georgius Rex*, 'King George') plus [w]ITTINESS ('sense of humour') minus the W ('after wife 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: Flavouring of fruit that's old for you and me (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LEMON THYME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flavouring\nA charade of LEMON ('fruit') plus THY ('old for you' which just about works if one equates THY with 'for you') plus '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: Flipping cross, wanting some shut-eye (4)","output":"### Answer: NAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: some shut-eye\nA reversal ('flipping') of SPAN ('cross'). Is the intention for NAPS to be read as a verb or a plural noun? In the first case, 'wanting' hardy works as part of the definition, and in the latter case, it seems to me wayward as a link word (and the plural is only hinted at by 'some'). Unless I am missing something, not the happiest 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: Detective, first class, originally called for one kept in custody (8)","output":"### Answer: DETAINEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one kept in custody\nA charade of DET ('detective') plus AI (A1, 'first class') plus NEE ('originally 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: Title character in American theatre \u2013 and cinema, unusually (6)","output":"### Answer: ICEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Title character in American theatre\nAn anagram ('unusually') of 'cinema'; the definition is a reference to Eugene O'Neill's play *The Iceman Cometh*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 saw's sharp parts (5)","output":"### Answer: TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Power\nDouble 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: Warm lisper's escorted to the door (4,3)","output":"### Answer: THAW OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warm\nAs a 'lisper' might say SAW OUT ('escorted to the 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: True fact: rec room, when tidied up, gives you source of domestic well-being (8,7)","output":"### Answer: CREATURE COMFORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of domestic well-being\nAn anagram ('when tidied up') of 'true fact rec 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: Tidy hospital attendant (7)","output":"### Answer: ORDERLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tidy\nDouble 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: Set down strange kind of line in report (3)","output":"### Answer: LAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set down\nSounds like ('in report') LEY ('strange kind of line'; for ley lines 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: Emphasise insulting comment about Kitty (9)","output":"### Answer: SPOTLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emphasise\nAn envelope ('about') of POT ('kitty') in SLIGHT ('insulting 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: Performing my minuet, concert in civic venue (9,6)","output":"### Answer: COMMUNITY CENTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: civic venue\nAn anagram ('performing') of 'my minuet 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: About to argue, upset in dice game (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dice game\nA charade of C (*circa*, 'about') plus RAPS, a reversal ('upset' in a down light') of SPAR ('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: Continuation of financial support (11)","output":"### Answer: MAINTENANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Continuation\nDouble 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: Ultimately implausible claims about the French food (7)","output":"### Answer: EDIBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\nAn envelope ('about') of LE ('the French') in E ('ultimately implausibl**E**') plus DIBS ('claims' generally \"dibs on\" for \"claims 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: Rebooted 'ace, rad' movie \u2013 using this? (5,6)","output":"### Answer: VIDEO CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nAn anagram ('rebooted') of 'ace rad movie', with an extended 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: Those people fuss about central pair of oiks in operetta (3,6)","output":"### Answer: THE MIKADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: o\nAn envelope ('about') of IK ('central pair of o**IK**s') in them ('those people') plus ADO ('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: Seven terms describing a racehorse (7)","output":"### Answer: EVENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: racehorse\nA hidden answer ('describing') in 's**EVEN TER**ms'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prattle about what might be seafood (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: what might be seafood\nAn anagram ('about') of 'prattle'."}
{"instruction":"You 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: nationalist extraordinaire historically, Raj's usurper? (5)","output":"### Answer: NEHRU \n ### Explanation: Primarily: nationalist extraordinaire historically, Raj's usurper? (5)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**N**ationalist **E**xtraordinaire **H**istorically **R**aj's **U**serper', with an &lit 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: Lout, left out, to mooch about (3)","output":"### Answer: OAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lout\nA subtraction: [l]OAF ('mooch about') minus the L ('left 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: One powerful goal, with rich result (8)","output":"### Answer: OLIGARCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: One powerfu\nAn anagram ('result'?) of 'goal' plus '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: Protest article's purpose (6)","output":"### Answer: OBJECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protest\nTriple 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: Writer, some lefties say, is Tory (8)","output":"### Answer: ESSAYIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'lefti**ES SAY IS T**ory'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Nick appearing in \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: CAVEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notice\nA charade of CAVE (\"Nick', singer etc) plus AT ('appearing 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: Dusty town in an unspecified location (11)","output":"### Answer: SPRINGFIELD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dusty\nDouble definition: the singer Dusty SPRINGFIELD, and the numerous towns of 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: Relish short dance (5)","output":"### Answer: SAMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\nA subtraction: SAMBA[l] (Indonesian 'relish') 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: Britain's entanglement with EU law starts a tense situation (4-5)","output":"### Answer: NAIL-BITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a tense situation\nAn anagram ('entanglement') of 'Britain' plus EL ('**E**u **L**aw starts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 style mostly followed by one in five (9)","output":"### Answer: MANNEQUIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Model\nA charade of MANNE[r]) ('style') minus its last letter ('mostly') plus QUIN ('one in 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: Island egg shelled, so to speak? (5)","output":"### Answer: SLANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: so to speak?\n'i**SLAN**g e**G**g' minus the outer letters ('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: One way of seeing action is to have a row (11)","output":"### Answer: ALTERCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: row\nWordplay in the answer: an anagram (ALTER) of CATION is '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: Throw covers not even cheap! (6)","output":"### Answer: SHODDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheap\nAn envelope ('covers') of ODD ('not even') in SHY ('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: Start fishing for one of a pair (8)","output":"### Answer: CASTANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of a pair\nCAST A NET ('start fishing')."}
{"instruction":"You 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, be human and, finally, enjoy this wine (6)","output":"### Answer: SHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: this wine\nA charade of SH ('be quiet!') plus ERR ('be human' \u2013 \"to err is human, to forgive divine\" Alexander Pope) plus Y ('finally enjo**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: Matilda's mate? Crikey! Right into the devil's clutches (2,6)","output":"### Answer: MY FRIEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Matilda's mate?\nA charade of MY ('crikey!') plus FRIEND, an envelope ('into \u2026 clutches') of R ('right') in FIEND ('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: One's silly to accept portal entry initials with identical password (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN SESAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: password\nA charade of OPENSE, an envelope ('to accept') of PE ('**P**ortal **E**ntry initials') in ONSE, an anagram ('silly') of 'ones'; plus 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: Home before ten, perhaps play guitar or something similar (10)","output":"### Answer: INSTRUMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: something similar\nA charade of IN ('home') plus STRUM ('play guitar') plus ENT, an anagram ('perhaps') 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: Race fairly, gain evenly (5)","output":"### Answer: ARYAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Race\nAlternate letters ('evenly') of 'f**A**i**R**l**Y **g**A**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: Fun to tie cast in knots \u2014 that's entertainment (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: COSI FAN TUTTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's entertainment\nAn anagram ('in knots') of 'fun to tie cast', for Mozart's 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: Endless abuse after directors take public transport (5,1,3)","output":"### Answer: BOARD A BUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: take public transport\nA charade of BOARD ('directors') plus 'a bus[e]' minus the 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: Smooth beginning out of this clue (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smooth\nThe clue is number [s]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: Collection for Catherine (4)","output":"### Answer: TATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collection\nDouble definition: the art collection, and the actor comedian and 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: Carefully selected result by breeding as ordered (8,4)","output":"### Answer: DESIGNER BABY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Carefully selected result\nAn anagram ('ordered') of 'by breeding as', with an extended 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: A television song with nations competing (Eurovision) starts in disagreement (2,8)","output":"### Answer: AT VARIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: in disagreement\nA charade of 'a' plus TV ('television') plus ARIA ('song') plus NCE ('**N**ations **C**ompeting **E**urovision starts')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about drink after one began (10)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: began\nAn envelope ('about') of I ('one') plus GIN ('drink') in ORATED ('spoke'),"}
{"instruction":"You 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 would need to swap places for religious leader (9,4)","output":"### Answer: ALEXANDER POPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poet\nThere have been 8 Roman POPE ALEXANDERs and one Coptic. Note 26A."}
{"instruction":"You 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 still a prison (5)","output":"### Answer: ASTIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not still\nA charade of 'a' plus STIR ('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: A member of the family in this state (2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in this state\nA SIS ('a member of 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: He is placed second in this (8,5,2,3,8)","output":"### Answer: PERIODIC TABLE OF THE ELEMENTS \n ### Explanation: He is placed second in this (8,5,2,3,8)\nCryptic definition \u2013 He is the chemical symbol for helium."}
{"instruction":"You 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 colour of 11, apart from the tips (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OLD GOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dark colour\n[e]DUCAT[e] ('11 apart from the tips') was an old gold 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: Eton's head expected to cover up whip in school (7)","output":"### Answer: EDUCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: school\nAn envelope ('to cover up') of CAT ('whip') in E ('English') plus DUE ('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: One form of carbon, slangily, is unstable (5)","output":"### Answer: ROCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: is unstable\nA slang term for diamonds ('one form of 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: Reminders of duels, including my boastful claim and swords (9)","output":"### Answer: SCIMITARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: swords\nAn envelope ('including') of I'M IT ('my boastful claim') in SCARS ('reminders of duels')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 kind of soldier, good and smart (5)","output":"### Answer: STING \n ### Explanation: Definition: smart\nA charade of S ('second') plus TIN ('kind of soldier' \u2013 literally a toy, or someone who pretends to act like a soldier) plus G ('good'); 'smart' as a verb in the sense of to feel 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: Mix our two tins to provide nourishment (9)","output":"### Answer: NUTRITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: nourishment\nAn anagram of 'our' plus 'tin' 'tin' ('two tins' \u2013 skirting derived anagram 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: eg restyle, after conversion, in bluish colour (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STEEL GREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bluish colour\nAn anagram (after conversion') of 'eg restyle', with 'in' as a link word, for muffin's especial 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: Encountered 6 as an example of this (5)","output":"### Answer: METAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: an example of this\nA charade of MET ('encountered') plus AL (chemical symbol, '6' ALUMINIUM), with 'this' referring to ALUMINIUM."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Adjusts minimal amounts of elements, including uranium in small quantities (9)","output":"### Answer: ACCUSTOMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adjusts\nA double envelope ('including' and 'in') of U ('uranium') in CCS (cubic centimetres, 'small quantities'), giving CCUS, in ATOMS ('minimal amounts of 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: Words like iron and lead, perhaps, but not cobalt and tungsten (5)","output":"### Answer: VERBS \n ### Explanation: Words like iron and lead, perhaps, but not cobalt and tungsten (5)\nCryptic 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: Famous metalworker and I put in small room with nickel (7)","output":"### Answer: CELLINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Famous metalworker\nAn envelope ('put in') of 'I' in CELL ('small room') plus NI (chemical symbol, 'nickel'), for the sculptor and goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini."}
{"instruction":"You 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 try gas (not oxygen) when containing bad air (7)","output":"### Answer: ARRAIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare to try\nAn envelope ('when containing') of RAI, an anagram ('bad') of 'air' in ARG[o]N ('gas') minus the O ('not 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: Kind of system operating in body, giving directions on timeless principle (9)","output":"### Answer: ENDOCRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of system operating in body\nA charade of E N ('directions') plus DOC[t]RINE ('principle') minus the T ('timeless')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in which performers of awful acts may be clapped (5)","output":"### Answer: IRONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clubs\nDouble\/cryptic 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: Clothed English or American guys (5)","output":"### Answer: DUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: American guys\nAn implied envelope \u2013 E ('English') in DUDS (including the \"in\", 'clothed')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shortened dress leading to attempt to create instinctive amorous interaction (9)","output":"### Answer: CHEMISTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: instinctive amorous interaction\nA charade of CHEMIS[e] ('dress') minus its last letter ('shortened') plus ('leading to') 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: Product of mine, light and strong \u2014 the second one's superfluous for Americans (9)","output":"### Answer: ALUMINIUM \n ### Explanation: Product of mine, light and strong \u2014 the second one's superfluous for Americans (9)\nCryptic definition (dressed up as if there is some wordplay), with the reference to the American spelling aluminum."}
{"instruction":"You 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 protects quick ascending climber (5)","output":"### Answer: LIANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: climber\nA reversal ('ascending' in a down light) of A NAIL ('something that protects quick' \u2013 'quick' as the sensitive flesh under a finger or toe nail)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Opposite of belligerence characteristic of copper? (3-10)","output":"### Answer: NON-RESISTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opposite of belligerence\nDouble definition; the second is questionable scientifically \u2013 the metal does have some resistance, even if it is a good conductor of 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: Making unique version of spiral neon sign, omitting one name (13)","output":"### Answer: PERSONALISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Making unique\nAn anagram ('version of') of 'spiral [n]eon sign' minus an N ('omitting one name'). I suppose you could include 'version' in the definition, leaving 'of' as the 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: Irish author or 24, for example (9)","output":"### Answer: GOLDSMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irish author\nDouble definition; the author would be Oliver Goldsmith, best known for the novel *The Vicar of Wakefield* and the play *She stoops to Conquer*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affect with drug, producing odd reaction laced with sulphur (9)","output":"### Answer: NARCOTISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affect with drug\nAn envelope ('laced with') of S (chemical symbol, 'sulphur' aka sulfur) in NARCOTIE, an anagram ('odd') of 'reaction'. Yes, it is a straight anagram, but this parsing makes sense of 'laced 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: At home abstaining, having drunk cider inside bar (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar\nAn envelope ('having \u2026 inside') of ERDIC, an anagram ('drunk') of 'cider' in IN ('at home') plus TT (teetotal, 'abstaining')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 leader symbolically lists three elements and start of another (5)","output":"### Answer: CALIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious leader\nCa, LI, and F are the chemical symbols for the elements calcium, lithium and fluorine respectively, and CALIF[ornium] is a transuranic element with too short a half-life to be found in more than trace amounts 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: Prepare drink for 007, something fermented with hydrogen in it (5)","output":"### Answer: SHAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepare drink for 007\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 in it') of H ('hydrogen') in SAKE ('something fermented', the Japanese alcoholic beverage), for James Bond's preferred recipe for a martini: 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: Part of silver necklace for French author (5)","output":"### Answer: VERNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French author\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'sil**VER NE**cklace', for Jules VERNE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 study of scalp thus prodding nit (12)","output":"### Answer: ASTROPHYSICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientific study\nAn envelope ('prodding') of TROPHY ('scalp') plus SIC (indicating an error copied from a source, not an error in the copying, 'so') in ASS ('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: Item of furniture, very Indian? (5)","output":"### Answer: DIVAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Item of furniture\nAn implied envelope: V ('very') 'in'- -'dian'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 greater in US city (9)","output":"### Answer: BALTIMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\nA charade of BALTI ('Indian dish' even if it may be a Pakistani curry from the UK) plus MORE ('greater')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tree made for squirrel (7)","output":"### Answer: SECRETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: squirrel\nA charade of SEC ('dry', of a wine) plus RETE, an anagram ('made') of 'tree'. 'Squirrel' 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: Soother, eg Assam? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BACK RUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soother,\nA reversal (BACK) of 'eg Assam' is MASSAGE (RUB)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unsatisfying resolution where claimant I gathered has got cross (10)","output":"### Answer: ANTICLIMAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsatisfying resolution\nA charade of ANTICLIMA, an anagram ('gathered') of 'claimant I'; plus ('has got') X ('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: Mean for name, say, to have an M removed in Indian city (4)","output":"### Answer: AGRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian city\n[an]AGRA[m] ('mean for name, say') minus ANM ('to have **AN M** 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: Wheeze while visiting doctor (4)","output":"### Answer: GASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wheeze\nAn envelope ('visiting') of AS ('while') in GP (General Practitioner, '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: New Delhi bad, or unsentimental (4-6)","output":"### Answer: HARD-BOILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: unsentimental\nAn anagram ('new') of 'Delhi bad 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: Recollection of passage from intermezzo, so romantically, tenderly played (7)","output":"### Answer: AMOROSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: tenderly played\nA reversed ('recollection') hidden answer ('passage from') in 'intermezz**O SO ROMA**ntically', for the instruction in a musical 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: Connoisseur engaging US vice-president and British PM in conversation? (7)","output":"### Answer: GOURMET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Connoisseur\nSounding like ('in conversation') GORE ('US vice-president') plus MAY ('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: Hot drink, case of cocoa fed to a sheep (9)","output":"### Answer: AMERICANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hot drink\nAn envelope ('fed to') of CA ('case of **C**oco**A**') in 'a' plus MERINO ('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: Dig ground initially bare? (5)","output":"### Answer: NUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dig\nAn implied envelope of G ('**G**round initially') in NUDE (including the in, 'bare')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 make for poser (7,5)","output":"### Answer: FASHION MODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: poser\nFASHION and MODEL both can mean 'make'. A fashion model may walk on a runway or pose for a photographer."}
{"instruction":"You 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 voted, as a Liberal stuffed by Conservative (9)","output":"### Answer: ADVOCATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporters\nAn envelope ('stuffed by') of C ('Conservative') in ADVOATES, an anagram ('liberal') of 'voted 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: Course: figure office has cancelled it in city (8)","output":"### Answer: TENDENCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Course\nA charade of TEN ('figure') plus DEN ('office') plus 'c[it]y' minus IT ('has cancelled 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: Ring doctor about card game (5)","output":"### Answer: OMBRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: card game\nA charade of O ('ring') plus MB ('doctor') plus RE ('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: Wobbly flab in store where one's fed breakfast and evening meal (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HALF BOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: where one's fed breakfast and evening meal\nAn envelope ('in') of ALFB, an anagram ('wobbly') of 'flab' in HOARD ('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: Darn pain! (6)","output":"### Answer: STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Darn\nDouble 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: Voices heard in paper, reportedly? (5)","output":"### Answer: CHOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Voices heard\nSounds like QUIRE (a quantity of 'paper'). Just for the record, quire is also an obsolete spelling of 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: Cricketing format has trans\u00adformed Indian state (6)","output":"### Answer: ODISHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian state\nA charade of ODI (One Day International, 'cricketing format') plus SHA, an anagram ('transformed') of '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: Country in India surrounded by wild bears (6)","output":"### Answer: SERBIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nAn envelope ('surrounded by') of I (NATO alphabet, 'India') in SERBA, an anagram ('wild') of 'bears'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 tickling Maria, not Oscar (9)","output":"### Answer: INAMORATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lover\nAn anagram ('tickling') of 'Maria not' plus O (NATO alphabet, 'Oscar')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 girl crossing over the hill and sea (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GOLD MEDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honour\nAn envelope ('crossing') of OLD ('over the hill') plus MED (Mediterranean, 'sea') in GAL ('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: Inhospitable housing union men built with pillars (8)","output":"### Answer: COLUMNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: with pillars\nAn envelope ('housing') of U ('union') plus MNE, an anagram ('built') of 'men' in COLD ('inhospitable')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of south-west India beat it! (2,4)","output":"### Answer: GO AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat it\nGOA WAY ('custom of south-west India'). I had a feeling that GOA would crop up somewhere."}
{"instruction":"You 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 muck guzzling the stew (6)","output":"### Answer: DITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: stew\nAn envelope ('guzzling') of 'the' in DIR[t] ('muck') minus its last letter ('finish 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: Popular Indian leader, shut your face! (6)","output":"### Answer: MODISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Popular\nA charade of MODI (Narendra, 'Indian leader') in SH (instruction to be quiet, 'shut your 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: The end of my eight gates ajar, all opening (5)","output":"### Answer: OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: The end\nFirst letters ('all opening') of '**O**f **M**y **E**ight **G**ates **A**jar'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 capacity for curry (5)","output":"### Answer: GROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: curry\nA charade of G ('good') plus ROOM ('capacity')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 recalled difficulty with water in Grenoble (6)","output":"### Answer: BUREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Office\nA charade of BUR, a reversal ('recalled') of RUB (ay, there's the, 'difficulty') plus EAU ('water in Grenoble')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Washing line moved to reveal flowering plant (8)","output":"### Answer: ABUTILON \n ### Explanation: Definition: flowering plant\nABLUTION ('washing') with the L ('line') '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: We're getting on much better without the gag (3,5,7)","output":"### Answer: NOW YOU\u2019RE TALKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: We're getting on much better\nDouble\/cryptic 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: Working girl prepared to collar ex-President (8)","output":"### Answer: STRUMPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Working girl\nAn envelope ('to collar') of TRUMP ('ex-President') in SET ('prepared'), with 'working girl' as a jocular euphemism for a prostitute."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Martian invader seen as result of taking drugs, too many drugs (6)","output":"### Answer: TRIPOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Martian invader\nA charade of TRIP ('result of taking drugs') plus OD (overdose, 'too many drugs'), for a fighting machine used by the Martians in *The War of the Worlds* by H G Wells"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Composed article to engross old fuel supplier (7)","output":"### Answer: COALMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuel supplier\nAn envelope ('to engross') of O ('old') in CALM ('composed') plus AN (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: Difficult problem in returning horse leading to sharp comment? (7)","output":"### Answer: EPIGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: sharp comment\nAn envelope ('in') of PIG ('difficult problem') in ERAM, a reversal ('returning') of MARE ('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: Holiday hire? Bells ring to demarcate end of period (6)","output":"### Answer: PEDALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holiday hire?\nAn envelope ('to demarcate'?) of D ('end of perio**D**') in PEAL ('bells') plus O ('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: Company in Australia leading movement regarding sound quality (8)","output":"### Answer: ACOUSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: regarding sound quality\nAn envelope ('in') of CO ('company') in AUS (\"Australia') plus ('leading') TIC ('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: River from the East had swirled round Luxembourg (3,6,6)","output":"### Answer: OLD FATHER THAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: River\nAn envelope ('round') of L (IVR, 'Luxembourg') in ODFATHERTHAMES, an anagram ('swirled') of 'from the east 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: Angry moo possibly a concern for rural workers (8)","output":"### Answer: AGRONOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a concern for rural workers\nAn anagram ('possibly') of 'angry moo'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 about reduced mass presented in newspaper article (6)","output":"### Answer: COLUMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: newspaper article\nAn envelope ('about') of LUM[p] ('mass') minus its last letter ('reduced') in CON ('study')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 approach to increasing foot traffic? (3,3,4,5)","output":"### Answer: PUT OUT MORE FLAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\nDefinition and literal interpretation, depending on FLAGS meaning flagstones, used for pavements; for the novel by Evelyn Waugh."}
{"instruction":"You 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 half of curt farewell (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SEE YOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: curt farewell\nSounds like ('hearing') C U ('half of **CU**rt')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremes of unrest repeatedly upset former Archbishop (4)","output":"### Answer: TUTU \n ### Explanation: Definition: former Archbishop\nUT ('extremes of **U**nres**T**') twice ('repeatedly') and reversed ('upset' in a down light); for Desmond Tutu, South African archbishop and anti-apartheid 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: End time involved in stirring a lot of potato soup (3,1,4,2)","output":"### Answer: PUT A STOP TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: End\nAn envelope ('involved in') of T ('time') in PUASTOPTO, an anagram ('stirring') of 'potat[o]' minus its last letter ('a lot of') plus '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: Heather's pursuing instant source of amusement (8)","output":"### Answer: TICKLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of amusement\nA charade of TICK ('instant') plus LING ('heather'), with 'pursuing' indicating the order of the 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: Difficult issue for Ashmolean \u2013 I'm beginning to discover cracks (5,2,1,7)","output":"### Answer: HORNS OF A DILEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Difficult issue\nAn anagram ('cracks') of 'for Ashmolean I'm' plus D ('beginning to **D**iscover'). In the surface, the Ashmolean is a museum in Oxford."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Deflects state borders of Texas (6)","output":"### Answer: AVERTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deflects\nA charade of AVER ('state') plus TS ('borders of **T**exa**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: Bench also option when playing (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PIANO STOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bench\nAn anagram ('when playing') of 'also option'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 edited for page giving you a jump (8)","output":"### Answer: LEAPFROG \n ### Explanation: Definition: jump\nA charade of L ('line') plus EAPFROG, an anagram ('edited') of '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: Understand party ultimately involves jolly good fun (6)","output":"### Answer: GAIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fun\nAn envelope ('involves') of AI (A1, 'jolly good') in GET ('understand') plus Y ('part**Y** ultimately')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 small spot in restaurant (6)","output":"### Answer: STABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure\nA charade of S ('small') plus TABLE ('spot in 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: Point to show direction (4)","output":"### Answer: TACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Point\nThis seems to be a double definition, but I am not sure of the intended meaning of 'point' \u2013 perhaps a course taken in presenting an argument, or maybe even the corner of a sail. Either way, it is essentially the same word as the second 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: Singer is withdrawn from this race (6)","output":"### Answer: THRUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\nA charade of 'th[is]' minus IS ('is withdrawn') plus RUSH ('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: Queen punches British bully, 19 (6)","output":"### Answer: BERCOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19\nAn envelope ('punches') of ER ('Queen') in B ('British') plus COW ('bully'), for John Bercow, a past speaker ('19') of the House of Commons."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: March Ides essentially, short time (4)","output":"### Answer: DEMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: March\nA charade of DE ('i**DE**s essentially') plus MO ('short 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: Conditions bad for 19 (10)","output":"### Answer: WEATHERILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19\nA charade of WEATHER ('conditions') plus ILL ('bad'), for Bernard Weatherill, a past speaker ('19') of the House of Commons."}
{"instruction":"You 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 high clouds (6)","output":"### Answer: STRATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: clouds\nAn anagram ('high') of '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: Bomb soaring over entrance to Russian fortress (8)","output":"### Answer: GARRISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: fortress\nAn envelope ('over') of R ('entrance to **R**ussian') in GARISON, an anagram ('bomb', as an imperative) of 'soaring'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 permits for jewellery (9)","output":"### Answer: BRACELETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: jewellery\nA charade of BRACE ('two') plus LETS ('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: Might that be Arctic roll, did you say? (4)","output":"### Answer: TERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might that be Arctic\nDoubly cryptic 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: 1 down's communication (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: communication\n'1 down' TWEETER as a user of 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: 'Coochy-coo' etc: additional vacuous expressions embraced by yours truly (9)","output":"### Answer: MOTHERESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'Coochy-coo' etc\nAn envelope ('embraced by') of OTHER ('additional') plus ES ('vacuous **E**xpression**S**') in ME ('yours truly'). I could not find MOTHERESE in my Chambers, but is is in Collins online, and in Wikipedia, under baby 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: Train during parade transports leader of carnival (8)","output":"### Answer: INSTRUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Train\nAn envelope ('transports') of C ('leader of **C**arnival') in IN ('during') STRUT ('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: 19 \u2014 27, for example (6)","output":"### Answer: WOOFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19\nDouble definition: a loudspeaker, and 27 as a 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: Application by the way collected by 19 for publishing conventions (5,5)","output":"### Answer: HOUSE STYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: publishing conventions\nAn envelope ('collected by') of USE ('application') plus ('by') ST (street, 'the way') in HOYLE (Sir Lindsay, current speaker ('19') of the House of Commons)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 accident, cover ripped off (4)","output":"### Answer: LUKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\nA subtraction: [f]LUKE ('accident') minus its first letter ('cover ripped 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: 1 down's 19 (6)","output":"### Answer: MARTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 down\nDouble definition: a bird (TWEETER) and Michael MARTIN, a past speaker ('19') of the House of Commons,"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Volleyball player races into spectator (6)","output":"### Answer: SETTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Volleyball player\nAn envelope ('into') of TT ('races') in SEER ('spectator')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 15, for example (7)","output":"### Answer: TWEETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 19\nDouble definition: the loudspeaker (cf. 22A WOOFER) and TWEETER as a bird, although I suspect that is a poor description of a TERN's vocalising."}
{"instruction":"You 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: port certainly in Hamburg (5)","output":"### Answer: RIOJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wine\nA charade of RIO (de Janeiro, 'port') plus JA (German for yes, 'certainly in Hamburg')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 philosopher cutting works? (7)","output":"### Answer: SAWMILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutting works\nA charade of SAW ('understood') plus MILL (John Stuart, '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: Urge in old flame burning: that's about right (6)","output":"### Answer: EXHORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urge\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('right') in EX ('old flame') plus HOT ('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: Soldier in ditch, last of five saved by nurse (9)","output":"### Answer: CARBINEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\nAn envelope ('saved by') of BIN ('ditch', verb, discard) plus E ('last of fiv**E**') in CARER ('nurse')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in milk can collected by white tongue (7)","output":"### Answer: WALLOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: tongue\nAn envelope ('collected by') of L ('third in mi**L**k') plus LOO ('can') in WAN ('white'), for Belgian 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: Move forgotten, lady finally caught by male dancer (6,7)","output":"### Answer: MARGOT FONTEYN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dancer\nAn envelope ('caught by') of RGOTFONTE, an anagram ('move') of 'forgotten' plus Y ('lad**Y** finally') in MAN ('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: Pose kept up by horse flogger (9)","output":"### Answer: CHASTISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flogger\nAn envelope ('kept') of TIS, a reversal ('up' in a down light) of SIT ('pose') in CHASER ('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: Do document, toe the line (7)","output":"### Answer: CONFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: toe the line\nA charade of CON (hoodwink, 'do') plus FORM ('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: Aggressor and detective court witness? (4-3)","output":"### Answer: HAWK-EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: court witness\nA charade of HAWK ('aggressor') plus EYE (private, 'detective'), for the computerized ball tracker in sports such as 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: Into empty shower 22 carries a chair (7)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: chair\nA double envelope ('into' and 'carries') of 'a' in PEKE ('22' WOOFER as a dog) in SR ('empty **S**howe**R**'), with 'chair' as a meeting 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: It's for breakfast: material detailed, including first of eggs (6)","output":"### Answer: MUESLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's for breakfast\nAn envelope ('including') of E ('first of **E**ggs') in MUSLI[n] ('material') minus its last letter ('de-tailed')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 doesn't have wings, time for little 1 down! (5)","output":"### Answer: OWLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: little 1 down\nA charade of [h]OWLE[r] ('monkey') minus its outer letters ('doesn't have wings') plus T ('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: Footballer, one with marriage potential (6)","output":"### Answer: KEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footballer\nDouble definition, the second being a reference to a date who shows the potential for a long-term 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: One who painted his mother, a referee? (8)","output":"### Answer: WHISTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who painted his mother,\nDouble definition, the first referring to James Abbott McNeill Whistler, whose paintings include one with the official title of *Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1*, better known as *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: Desired being massaged in the auditorium (6)","output":"### Answer: NEEDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desired\nSounding like ('in the auditorium') KNEADED ('massaged')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: SEALs ran amok in military stores (8)","output":"### Answer: ARSENALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: military stores\nAn anagram ('amok') of 'SEALs 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: Fools around in baths (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: baths\nA reversal ('around') of SAPS ('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: Back in control, staggered to welcome cast etc. (9)","output":"### Answer: REELECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Back in control\nAn envelope ('to welcome') of ECT, an anagram ('cast') of 'etc' in REELED ('staggered')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 storage item, one that's cracked: it's a familiar story (3,8)","output":"### Answer: OLD CHESTNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: familiar story\nA charade of OLD ('antique') plus CHEST ('storage item') plus NUT ('one that's cracked')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 racy, I compose silly, amusing entertainments (5,6)","output":"### Answer: COMIC OPERAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: amusing entertainments\nAn anagram ('silly') of 'rac[y] minus the last letter ('largely') plus 'I compose'. Of course, there is not the slightest hint of an extended 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: Nap, Sweetie? (9)","output":"### Answer: REFRESHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nap\nDouble definition; a 'refresher' is more often a cold drink, but could refer to a piece of confectionery, particularly one which claims to be a breath freshener."}
{"instruction":"You 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 some remittances (4)","output":"### Answer: EMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Send out\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'r**EMIT**tances'"}
{"instruction":"You 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: tempura's getting further from mouth (8)","output":"### Answer: UPSTREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: further from mouth\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'tempura's'. Everyman likes one-word anagrams."}
{"instruction":"You 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 next to empty lighthouse, a grand edifice (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a grand edifice\nA charade of CAST ('shed' \"ne'er cast a clout till May be out\") plus LE ('empty **L**ighthous**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: In Athens, letter written \u2013 returned \u2013 blast! (8)","output":"### Answer: DETONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: blast!\nA reversal ('returned') of ETA ('in Athens letter') NOTED ('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: Everyman affectedly starts to speechify in extremely shapeless garment (6)","output":"### Answer: ONESIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shapeless garment\nA charade of ONE (\"Everyman affectedly' \u2013 high falutin' use of the impersonal personal pronoun) plus SIE ('starts to **S**peechify** I**n **E**xtremely'). Note that here 'extremely' does not indicate first and last letters of something; a little insider 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: Monarchs getting to finally sojourn in Caribbean destination (8)","output":"### Answer: KINGSTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caribbean destination\nA charade of KINGS ('monarchs') plus 'to' plus N ('finally sojour**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: Dodgy dealers pocketing money and gemstones (8)","output":"### Answer: EMERALDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gemstones\nAn envelope ('pocketing') of M ('money') in EERALDS, an anagram ('dodgy') of 'dealers'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tent's roof removed for Olympic event (4)","output":"### Answer: EPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Olympic event\n[t]EPEE ('tent' of a particular kind) minus its first letter ('roof 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: Spooner's made callous deer a means of transporting goods (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: HORSE AND CART \n ### Explanation: Definition: a means of transporting goods\nAn approximate Spoonerism of COARSEN ('made callous') HART ('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: Clich\u00e9 in way of playing music genre (10)","output":"### Answer: STEREOTYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clich\u00e9\nA charade of STEREO ('way of playing music') plus TYPE ('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: Part of humble Antony's humble abode (4-2)","output":"### Answer: LEAN-TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: humble abode\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'humb**LE ANTO**ny'."}
{"instruction":"You 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's home and manage without parking (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make one's home\n[p]RESIDE ('manage') minus the P ('without 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: I promise bravery after angry and shocked exclamation (5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: CROSS MY HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: I promise\nA charade of CROSS ('angry') plus MY ('shocked exclamation') plus HEART ('bravery')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Afraid to manage space with multiple layers? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CHICKEN RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: space with multiple layers?\nA charade of CHICKEN ('afraid') plus RUN ('manage'), with a cryptic definition depending on identifying hens as 'layers'. Everyman has shown an interest in films, and here is another, even if it is not identified 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: Archbishops in particular ate seconds (8)","output":"### Answer: PRIMATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Archbishops\nA charade of PRIM ('particular') plus 'ate' plus S ('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: In a way, weariest \u2013 put another way \u2026 (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: AS IT WERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a way\nAn anagram ('put another way') of 'weariest'. I think 'in a way' wins over 'put another way' as definition, but only by a short 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: Where you can see football team crumbled (6)","output":"### Answer: GROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where you can see football team\nDouble 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: Compensate for TV with no power? (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compensate\nOFF SET ('TV with no 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: Piece \u2013 albeit weak \u2013 numerous at the outset? (4)","output":"### Answer: PAWN \n ### Explanation: Piece \u2013 albeit weak \u2013 numerous at the outset? (4)\nThe 'primarily' clue in disguise: first letters ('at the outset')** of 'P**iece **A**lbeit **W**eak **N**umerous', with an &lit definition describing 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: If you start this event, you will never reach the end (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RELAY RACE \n ### Explanation: If you start this event, you will never reach the end (5,4)\nA rather nice cryptic 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: US sect quiet beside a motorway (5)","output":"### Answer: AMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: US sect\nA charade of 'a' plus MI (M1, 'motorway') plus SH ('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: Cooked meat eaten in tube (7)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGE \n ### Explanation: Cooked meat eaten in tube (7)\nCrypticish 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: Long-suffering cat treated with oils (7)","output":"### Answer: STOICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long-suffering\nAn anagram ('treated') of 'cat' plus ('with') '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: Bouncer in city house (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bouncer\nA charade of EC (partial postcode, London 'city') plus HO ('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: Take on bets, after arranging a cut (1-4,5)","output":"### Answer: T-BONE STEAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cut\nAn anagram ('after arranging') of 'take on 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: This is how daughter prepared cabbage: why does it all go wrong? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SOD\u2019S LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: why does it all go wrong?\nA charade of SO ('this is how') plus D ('daughter') plus SLAW ('prepared cabbage'). Murphy's law: if it can go wrong, it will; sod's law: if it can go wrong, it 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: Country is fine away from the coast (7)","output":"### Answer: FINLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nA charade of F ('fine') plus INLAND ('away from the 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: Bear walking along and not returning (10)","output":"### Answer: PADDINGTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bear\nA charade of PADDING ('walking along') plus TON, a reversal ('returning') of '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: Some coming back assemble in dining hall (4)","output":"### Answer: MESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dining hall\nA hidden ('some') reversed ('coming back') answer in 'a**SSEM**ble'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on being in a plane? (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERFLY \n ### Explanation: Miss out on being in a plane? (7)\nI think that this counts as a cryptic definition; Collins online gives (American English): 3 To fly over or past instead of making a scheduled 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: Farmer fled, caught by some woman (7)","output":"### Answer: RANCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Farmer\nA charade of RAN ('fled') plus C ('caught', cricket statistics) plus HER ('some 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: Speed of work was satisfying, just about (5)","output":"### Answer: TEMPO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speed\nA reversal ('just about') of OP ('work') plus MET ('was satisfying')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wistful, losing cat in a crash (9)","output":"### Answer: NOSTALGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wistful\nAn anagram ('in a crash') of 'losing 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: EU makes speeches about the end of irregular vegetables (8,7)","output":"### Answer: BRUSSELS SPROUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetables\nA charade of BRUSSELS ('EU') plus SPROUTS, an envelope ('about') of R ('the end of irregula**R**') in SPOUTS ('makes speeches')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 badly in toboggan that hurt (8)","output":"### Answer: SLOUCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sat badly\nAn envelope ('in') of OUCH ('that hurt') in SLED."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Welshman taken in by shady landlord (5)","output":"### Answer: DYLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welshman\nA hidden answer ('taken in by') in 'sha**DY LAN**dlord', with Dylan being a generic Welsh name, or perhaps a reference to Dylan Thomas (but probably not *The Magic Roundabout)*."}
{"instruction":"You 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 orchestra will acknowledge applause (4,1,3)","output":"### Answer: TAKE A BOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader of orchestra will\nDouble definition, the first being because the 'leader of orchestra' is the first 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: Individual finally asleep with horrible snore (6)","output":"### Answer: PERSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Individual\nA charade of P ('finally aslee**P**') plus ERSON, an anagram ('horrible') of 'snore'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 shaking awake for drinking session (9)","output":"### Answer: CAROUSING \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinking session\nA charade of CA (*circa*, 'roughly') plus ROUSING ('shaking awake')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 seats here in the theatre (6)","output":"### Answer: CIRCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ring\nDouble 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: In this part of the country athletic kit's red, surprisingly (3,4,8)","output":"### Answer: THE LAKE DISTRICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: this part of the country\nAn anagram ('surprisingly') of 'athletic kits 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: Prairie fare is nothing spicy (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PLAIN FOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: nothing spicy\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 basis of bread is hard to grow profusely (8)","output":"### Answer: FLOURISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: grow profusely\nA charade of FLOUR ('the basis of bread') plus 'is' plus H ('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: Each sigh movingly suggests one is more valuable than a king (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ACES HIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: one is more valuable than a king\nAn anagram ('movingly') of 'each 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: Very attractive male ready to dance (6)","output":"### Answer: DREAMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very attractive\nAn anagram ('to dance') of M ('male') plus 'ready'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 fun of man about to be burned? (6)","output":"### Answer: GUYING \n ### Explanation: Making fun of man about to be burned? (6)\nRoasting? A play on GUY as on November 5, Bonfire Night (although the original Guy Fawkes died by hanging, the escape of Parliament and King was celebrated by lighting bonfires, and the practice became conflated with the pagan burning of a straw or wicker 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: Said to require massage (5)","output":"### Answer: KNEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: massage\nSounds like ('said') NEED ('require')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bird traversing lake, a noted flyer (6)","output":"### Answer: ALCOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a noted flyer\nAn envelope ('traversing') of L ('lake') in 'a' plus COCK ('bird'), for Captain Sir John William ALCOCK, the pioneer aviator."}
{"instruction":"You 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 plate supports gemstone (8)","output":"### Answer: BRASSARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protective plate\nA charade of BRAS ('supports') plus SARD ('gemstone'; a BRASSARD can be arrmour for the 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: Observe learner keeping quiet \u2014 backward type interacting weakly (6)","output":"### Answer: LEPTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: type interacting weakly\nA reversal ('backward') of an envelope ('keeping') of P (*piano*, 'quiet') in NOTE ('observe') plus L ('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: Friendly note within an urgent message? (8)","output":"### Answer: AMICABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Friendly\nAn envelope ('within') of MI ('note' of the sol-fa) in A CABLE ('an urgent 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: Aids to those researching wicked Etonian squires (14)","output":"### Answer: QUESTIONNAIRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aids to those researching\nAn anagram ('wicked') of 'Etonian squires'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A submarine captain, first person to attempt meteorological technique (10)","output":"### Answer: ANEMOMETRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: meteorological technique\nA charade of 'a' plus NEMO ('submarine captain' in Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and *Mysterious Island)* plus ME ('first person' accusative) plus 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: Yield from what's sown in garden, reportedly (4)","output":"### Answer: CEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yield\nSounds like ('reportedly') SEED ('what's sown in 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: Spoil vote, as one looking for revolution? (4)","output":"### Answer: MARX \n ### Explanation: Definition: one looking for revolution?\nA charade of MAR ('spoil') plus X ('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: Extended treatise penned by professional wordsmith (10)","output":"### Answer: PROTRACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extended\nAn envelope ('penned by') of TRACT ('treatise') in PRO ('professional') plus ED ('wordsmith' \u2013 a change from journalist 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: Absence of instruments to welcome in golden prizewinners (5,9)","output":"### Answer: NOBEL LAUREATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: prizewinners\nAn envelope ('to welcome in') of AUREATE ('golden') in NO BELLS ('absence of 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: Brief about pee containing metallic element (8)","output":"### Answer: TELLURIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: containing metallic element\nA charade of TELL ('brief') plus URIC ('about pee'), the 'metallic element' being tellurium, generally regarded as a metalloid."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with this Roman vessel (6)","output":"### Answer: HICCUP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problem\nA charade of HIC ('this Roman', Latin) plus CUP ('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 marvellous to celebrate drinking squash (8)","output":"### Answer: SMASHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: marvellous\nAn envelope ('drinking') of MASH ('squash') in SING ('celebrate')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parlay has a king thus functioning (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN PLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: functioning\n'Parlay' is an envelope of 'a' plus R (*rex*, 'king') IN PLAY ('thus', referring to '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: Bar left in sack (4)","output":"### Answer: AXLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\nAn envelope ('in') of L ('left') in AXE (dismiss, '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: Catch caught on river, suitable for catching (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch\nAn envelope ('for catching') of APT ('suitable') in C ('caught') plus URE ('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: Weapon to pass through the East End? (8)","output":"### Answer: CROSSBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weapon\nA charade of CROSS ('pass through') plus BOW (the district in 'the East End', of London, or the entire area, within sound of Bow Bells)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Payer regarding Spooner's dividend (11)","output":"### Answer: REMUNERATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Payer\nA charade of RE ('regarding') plus MUNERATOR. Here the idea of a Spoonerism is stretched: rather than exchanging sounds from two words, the exchange occurs within one, from NUMERATOR ('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: Amateur seaman turned up for party (6)","output":"### Answer: SOCIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: party\nA reversal ('turned up' in a down light) of LAIC ('amateur') plus OS (ordinary 'seaman')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tavern's purple fruit not popular (7)","output":"### Answer: AUBERGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tavern\nA subtraction: AUBERG[in]E ('purple fruit' \u2013 their general colour) minus IN ('not 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: What's said to be terrible root crop or plant (5-4)","output":"### Answer: DYER\u2019S WEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nA charade of DYER, sounding like ('what's said') DIRE ('terrible') plus SWEED, again sounding like (eliding the word break, and ignoring the s-z sound difference) SWEDE ('root crop'; it's called a rutabaga in this neck of the woods), for a plant, woad 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: You might notice it in one bar, I fancy (11)","output":"### Answer: INEBRIATION \n ### Explanation: You might notice it in one bar, I fancy (11)\nAn anagram ('fancy') of 'it in one bar I', with an extended 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: Fossils \u2014 a couple of thousand on new site (9)","output":"### Answer: AMMONITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fossils\nA charade of 'a' plus MM ('Roman numeral or numerals, 'a couple of thousand') plus 'on' plus ITES, an anagram ('new') 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: Swimming race \u2014 a time to dive in (8)","output":"### Answer: NATATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimming\nAn envelope ('to dive in') of 'a' plus T ('time') in NATION ('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: Difficulty leads to jazz singer making a complaint (7)","output":"### Answer: RUBELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a complaint\nA charade of RUB ('difficulty') plus ELLA (Fitzgerald, 'jazz 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: Hawkish type with various cruelties putting us off (7)","output":"### Answer: TIERCEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hawkish type\nAn anagram ('various') of 'cr[u]eltie[s]' minus US ('putting us off'). A TIERCEL or tercel is a male 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: Pilgrim's bad experience somewhere near Windsor (6)","output":"### Answer: SLOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pilgrim's bad experience\nDouble definition, the first being a reference to The Slough of Despond, in John Bunyan's *The Pillgrim'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: Doctor shower's output, not right (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor\nA subtraction: SP[r]AY ('shower's output') minus the R ('not 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: Cleaner tackles little boy's chamber (7)","output":"### Answer: BEDROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: chamber\nAn envelope ('tackles') of ED ('little boy') in BROOM ('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: Best clothes seen on TV? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOP GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best clothes\nDouble 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: Nothing good is postponed (2,3)","output":"### Answer: ON ICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: postponed\nA charade of O ('nothing') plus NICE ('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: Sid's organ playing 'Stop' and 'Roundabout'? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ROAD SIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 'Stop' and 'Roundabout'?\nAn anagram ('playing') of 'Sid's organ', with the question mark for the indication by 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: Fruity red and triple sec seen drunk in style (5,5)","output":"### Answer: DRESS SENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\nA charade of DRE, an anagram ('fruity') of 'red' plus SSS ('triple sec' \u2013 'sec for second) plus ENSE, an anagram ('drunk') of '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: Drink in Wetherspoons, for example, 20% off (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA subtraction: CHAI[n] ('Wetherspoons, for example', a firm operating a chain of pubs in the UK and Ireland) minus the last letter of 5 ('20% 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: Sophisticated magazine (12)","output":"### Answer: COSMOPOLITAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sophisticated\nDouble 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: Start of 21 badly needs a wash, extremely dirty (3,9)","output":"### Answer: ASH WEDNESDAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start of 21\nAn anagram ('badly') of 'needs a wash' plus DY ('extremely **D**irt**Y**'), with '21' LENT being the Christian 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: Essentially gifted and advanced (4)","output":"### Answer: LENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: advanced\n[ta]LENT[ed] ('essentially gifted')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 device for reading pet barcodes? (3,7)","output":"### Answer: CAT SCANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medical device\nDefinition and (whimsical) literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 water finally on a table as fluid (9)","output":"### Answer: ALABASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mineral\nAn anagram ('fluid') of 'R ('wate**R** finally') plus 'a table 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: Opening of cinema features parts of films (5)","output":"### Answer: CLIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: parts of films\nA charade of C ('opening of **C**inema') plus LIPS (facial '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: Letter only composed to inspire another (7)","output":"### Answer: YPSILON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Letter\nAn envelope ('to inspire') of PSI ('another' \u2013 i.e. another Greek letter) in YLON, an anagram ('composed') of '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: Could Solomon be a member of the Mafia? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: WISE GUY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a member of the Mafia\nDefinition plus literal interpretation \u2013 Solomon was noted for his 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: Curse? He'll go red (6)","output":"### Answer: BLOODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curse? He'll\nDouble definition, with a misleading apostrophe."}
{"instruction":"You are 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 down Amazon, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One travelling\nA charade of D ('down') plus RIVER ('Amazon, 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 server's corrupted \u2014 firm employed draws lines through (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERSCORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: draws lines through\nAn envelope ('employed') of CO ('firm') in O ('old') plus VERSRES, an anagram ('corrupted') of 'servers'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: ..\/-.\/\u2026\/.\u2013.\/.\/-.-.\/-\/\u2014\/.-. ? (5)","output":"### Answer: MORSE \n ### Explanation: ..\/-.\/\u2026\/.\u2013.\/.\/-.-.\/-\/\u2014\/.-. ? (5)\nThe clue is Morse code for INSPECTOR. My first thought was that it would turn out to be ENDEAVOUR."}
{"instruction":"You 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 independence, instructs naughty pets in parts of church (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSEPTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: parts of church\nA charade of TRA[i]NS ('instructs') minus the I ('wanting independence') plus EPTS, an anagram ('naughty') of 'pets'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 to sit (4)","output":"### Answer: POSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ask\nDouble 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: For example, going back and forth grappling with cooking ingredient (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EGG WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: ingredient\nAn envelope ('grappling') of WHIT, an anagram ('cooking') of 'with' in EG GE ('for example, going 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: PM once ignoring head of Treasury to protect Welsh woman and foreign nationals? (8)","output":"### Answer: RUSSIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign nationals\nAn envelope ('to protect') of SIAN ('Welsh woman') in [t]RUSS (Mary Elizabeth, or Liz, 'PM once' \u2013 or did you blink?) minus the T ('ignoring head of **T**reasury')"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Permissions for king put in jail with occasional access (10)","output":"### Answer: CLEARANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Permissions\nAn envelope ('put in') of LEAR ('king') in CAN ('jail') plus CES ('occasional a**C**c**E**s**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: 'This war's over!' \u2014 that fake article by nuclear project (9)","output":"### Answer: MANHATTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: nuclear project\nA charade of MAN, a reversal ('over') of NAM (Vietnam, 'this war') plus HATT, an anagram ('fake') of 'that' plus AN (indefinite 'article'), for the World War II development of the atom bomb."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hirsute man in prayer (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HAIL MARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: prayer\nA Spoonerism of MALE, 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: Chats with mate endlessly next to footballers' partners (8)","output":"### Answer: CHINWAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chats with\nA charade of CHIN[a] (plate, rhyming slang 'mate') minus the last letter ('endlessly') plus WAGS (wives and girlfriends, 'footballers' partners')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veiled legend in grand finale (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: finale\nA hidden answer ('veiled') in 'leg**END IN G**rand'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reliable Tory trading gold for iron oxide? (6)","output":"### Answer: TRUSTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reliable\n'Tory' with OR ('gold') replaced by RUST ('iron 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: Guard's company (5)","output":"### Answer: SCREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guard\nA charade of S (following the apostrophe) plus CREW ('company'), for a prison '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: PIN number 1150? (4)","output":"### Answer: NAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: PIN\nA charade of N ('number') plus A (one, '1') plus I ('1\u2032) plus L (Roman numeral, '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: Talking of setter's wheezing heartlessly creates an pleasant atmosphere (6)","output":"### Answer: MIASMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: an pleasant atmosphere\nSounds like ('talking of') MY('setters') plus AS[th]MA ('wheezing') minus the middle letters ('heartlessly'). Why the article 'an'? Because a miasma is an unpleasant atmosphere \u2013 the UN went AWOL at some 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: African native like George or Kate once? (8)","output":"### Answer: BUSHBABY \n ### Explanation: Definition: African native\nGeorge might be either US former President; Kate Bush is not in that 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: Rose scent mostly covered by commercial journalist (8)","output":"### Answer: ASCENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rose\nAn envelope ('covered by') of 'scen[t]' minus its last letter ('mostly') in AD (advert, 'commercial') plus ED (editor, '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: Verbose in speech supporting tongue action (6)","output":"### Answer: PROLIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Verbose\nA charade of PRO ('supporting') plus LIX, sounding like ('in speech') LICKS ('tongue action'; 'action can justify 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: Space in New Orleans for a Londoner (6,6)","output":"### Answer: SLOANE RANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Londoner\nAn envelope ('in') of RANGE ('space') in SLOANER, an anagram ('new') of '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: Optimal strategy with 21 skinned worms (8)","output":"### Answer: PLANARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: worms\nA charade of PLAN A ('optimal strategy') plus [bRIA[r], the answer to '21' across, minus the outer letters ('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: Bar lock getting reinforcement (8)","output":"### Answer: BUTTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: reinforcement\nA charade of BUT ('bar' \"all the down answers bar two begin with a consonant\") plus TRESS ('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: Football's premier league's travelling in this part of the plane (8)","output":"### Answer: FUSELAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: this part of the plane\nA charade of F ('**F**ootball's premier') plus USELAGE, an anagram ('travelling') of '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: Particular flyer's articulations being excellent (3,4,5)","output":"### Answer: THE BEE\u2019S KNEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: excellent\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 for one returning skirt (6)","output":"### Answer: GEMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\nA charade of GE, a reversal ('returning') of E.G. ('for one') plus MINI ('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: With heavy heart, said farewell into the bargain? (1,4,3)","output":"### Answer: A GOOD BUY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bargain\nA charade of ('he**A**vy heart') plus GOOD BUY, soundling like ('said') GOODBYE ('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: Nothing in the east of France grabs you \u2014 ultimately being greedy (8)","output":"### Answer: ESURIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: greedy\nAn envelope ('grabs') of U ('yo**U** ultimately') in ESRIENT, an envelope ('in') of RIEN ('nothing') in EST ('east'), both in French (\"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: To begin with, Calvin Klein makes little money (6)","output":"### Answer: NICKEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: little money\nAn anagram ('makes') of C ('to begin with, **C**alvin') plus 'Klein'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 law, half of epic site journals must be edited (4,4)","output":"### Answer: IPSO JURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: By law\nAn anagram ('must be edited') of the first halves ('half') of ep[ic] si[te] jour[nals]. It helps to be able to drag up a little Latin from the dim and distant 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: Stops behaving foolishly with a series of directions (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SEES SENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stops behaving foolishly\nComposed entirely of cardinal points of the compass ('a series 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: Injured hand that hurts a lot (3,3)","output":"### Answer: AND HOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lot\nA charade of ANDH, an anagram ('injured') of 'hand' plus OW ('that hurts')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fart aloud finally with baked beans cooked in guest house (3,3,9)","output":"### Answer: BED AND BREAKFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: guest house\nAn anagram ('cooked') of 'fart' plus D ('alou**D** finally') plus 'baked 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: Mushy peas? Value what they're not (8)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what they're not\nA charade of SEPA, an anagram ('mushy') of 'peas' plus RATE ('value'). If the peas are mushy \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: Tan ruined when switching sides (5)","output":"### Answer: BROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tan\nBLOWN ('ruined') with L replaced by R ('switching sides', left to right). The wording of the clue perhaps gives BROWN as the answer rather than BLOWN."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is, I misplaced protective gear (10)","output":"### Answer: BOILERSUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: protective gear\nAn anagram ('misplaced') of 'trouble is 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: Butchers giggling in sports clothing (10)","output":"### Answer: SLAUGHTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butchers\nAn envelope ('in') of LAUGHTER ('giggling') in SS ('**S**port**S** 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: Enraptured dad turns up among a variety of orchids (9)","output":"### Answer: RHAPSODIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enraptured\nAn envelope ('among') of AP, a reversal ('turns up' in a down light) of PA ('dad') in RHSODIC, an anagram ('variety of') of 'orchids'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 little break for a little jazz (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TAKE FIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have a little break\nDouble definition; the jazz is from the Dave Brubeck 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: Lament funny Beano comic's central character (6)","output":"### Answer: BEMOAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lament\nAn anagram ('funny') of 'Beano' plus M ('co**M**ic's central 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: Wild Erica2,3 Arborea1,2,3 (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIAR \n ### Explanation: Wild Erica2,3 Arborea1,2,3 (5)\nAn anagram ('wild') of RI ('e**RI**ca2,3) plus ARB ('**ARB**orea1,2,3), The wood of Erica arborea, tree heath, is known as briar root, and is used to make briar pipes. In the original, the figures are superscripts."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Marilyn's sweetheart to take care of a little rusty instrument (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FRENCH HORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\nAn envelope ('to take care of') of R ('a little **R**usty') in FRENCH ('perhaps Marilyn'; , American author) plus HON ('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: Betrayer turned, protecting second despot (4)","output":"### Answer: TSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: despot\nAn envelope ('protecting') of S ('second') in TAR, a reversal ('turned') of RAT ('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: Enthrone in rumpled satinet (7)","output":"### Answer: INSTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enthrone\nAn anagram ('rumpled') of 'satinet'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Americans handing us 'avocado', 'tomato', linguistically (primarily)? (7)","output":"### Answer: NAHUATL \n ### Explanation: Native Americans handing us 'avocado', 'tomato', linguistically (primarily)? (7)\nFirst letters ('primarily') of '**N**ative **A**mericans **H**anding **U**s **A**vocado **T**omato **L**inguistically'; as Nahuatl is the Aztec language, this is a very neat &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: Some prequalify in uniform (5)","output":"### Answer: EQUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: uniform\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'pr**EQUAL**ify'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rain's stopped play? It's a foregone conclusion (2,7)","output":"### Answer: NO CONTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rain's stopped play?\nDouble definition, 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: A witch may have this assistant, bit of a fright (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SECOND SIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: A witch may have this\nA charade of SECOND ('assistant') plus SIGHT ('bit of a fright' \u2013 either indicating someone who looks unkempt)."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Destructive policy: a pact must be arranged (11)","output":"### Answer: APOCALYPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Destructive\nAn anagram ('must be arranged') of 'policy a pact'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 woodsman, one that's out for a bit (9)","output":"### Answer: SLUMBERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one that's out for a bit\nA charade of S ('small') plus LUMBERER ('woodsman')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 British king (5)","output":"### Answer: BLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dim\nA charade of B ('British') plus LEAR ('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: Medically assessed the 'riddle' at the outset: Everyman's got old (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIAGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medically assessed\nA charade of TR ('**T**he **R**iddle at the outset') plus I AGED ('Everyman's got 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: Adds quality to multiple TV episodes (7)","output":"### Answer: SEASONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adds quality to\nDouble 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: Woman essential to United Nations (4)","output":"### Answer: EDNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman\nA hidden answer ('essential to') in 'Unit**ED NA**tions'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 assessed judgment, briefly seeing bird (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CRESTED TIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nA Spoonerism of TESTED CRIT \u2013 CRIT being short for ('briefly') criticism ('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: Foundered when afield, reeling (6)","output":"### Answer: FAILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foundered\nAn anagram ('reeling') of 'afield'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relax: that man's not still in bed, Cockney informs us (4,2)","output":"### Answer: EASE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relax\nSounds like ('informs us') 'E'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: Inventor: Bach and Elgar's confused with Barber \u2013 runs off (7,7)","output":"### Answer: CHARLES BABBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inventor\nAn anagram ('confused') of 'Bach' 'Elga[r]s' 'Ba[r]ber'minus both Rs ('runs 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: Hullabaloo near duchy that's neglected (3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: HUE AND CRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hullabaloo\nAn anagram ('neglected'?) of 'near duchy'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 operations, in charge of mysterious characters (5)","output":"### Answer: RUNIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of mysterious characters\nA charade of RUN ('lead operations') plus IC ('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: Sensible to get to grips with bit of progress that's cutting-edge (5-3)","output":"### Answer: SPACE-AGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cutting-edge\nAn envelope ('to get to grips with') of PACE ('a bit of progress' i.e. a step) in SAGE ('sensible')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sympathise with concern (6,2)","output":"### Answer: RELATE TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sympathise with\nDouble 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: Gorges on English seafood, right away, with most of roll and vegetable (7,7)","output":"### Answer: CHINESE CABBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\nA charade of CHINES ('gorges' as ravines; I have only come across the word on the Isle of White, with the best known being Shanklin Chine) plus E ('English') plus C[r]AB ('seafood') minus the R ('right away') plus BAGE[l] ('roll') minus the last letter ('most 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: Attests to the bona fides of suspicious se\u00f1oritas (9)","output":"### Answer: NOTARISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attests to the bona fides\nAn anagram ('suspicious') of 'senoritas'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in difficult test case (8)","output":"### Answer: CASSETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tape\nAn anagram ('difficult') of 'test 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: This answer may be saline (8)","output":"### Answer: SOLUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: This answer\nDouble 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: Make new arrangement for holidaymaker's destination (6)","output":"### Answer: RESORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make new arrangement\nDouble definition, the first usually hyphenated \u2013 RE-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: For model: cheers! (6)","output":"### Answer: PROSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheers!\nA charade of PRO ('for') plus SIT ('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: Set of pulses directed one way \u2026 or another (5)","output":"### Answer: RADAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set of pulses\nA palindrome."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is either Edward or Kelly being a rat-catcher? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: NEVER MIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forget it\nAn envelope ('being a \u2026-catcher') of VERMIN ('rat'-) in NED ('either Edward or Kelly'; a familiar form of the name, and one such being the Australian outlaw Ned Kelly)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 Parisian you dressed in bit of lady's underwear (3,2)","output":"### Answer: CUT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sad\nAn envelope ('dressed in') of TU ('Parisian you') in CUP ('bit of lady's 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: Tense nurse speaks about damn silly instructions for man taking tablets (3,12)","output":"### Answer: TEN COMMANDMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: instructions for man taking tablets\nAn envelope ('about') of ANDM, an anagram ('silly') of 'damn' in T ('tense') plus EN (enrolled 'nurse') plus COMMENTS ('speaks'), with a cryptic 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: Is in possession of one drug or another (4)","output":"### Answer: HASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\nA charade of HAS ('is in possession of') plus H (heroin, 'one drug'), the definition being 'another' drug, hashish, a marijuana 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: Running a web browser, search\u00ading for wild animals (2,6)","output":"### Answer: ON SAFARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: search\u00ading for wild animals\nA charade of ON ('running') plus SAFARI ('a web browser' from Apple)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 some beer, eating egg hard-boiled, perhaps (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PINOT NOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nA charade of PINOT, an envelope ('eating') of O ('egg' \u2013 yet another way of indicating the letter) in PINT ('some beer'); plus NOIR (as in *film noir*, 'hard-boiled, perhaps'), for wine made from the grape varietal."}
{"instruction":"You 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 animal almost weed on Imogen's jacket (5)","output":"### Answer: INDRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: African animal\nA charade of IN ('**I**moge**N**'s jacket') plus DRI[p] ('weed'; no, not a verb, but a name for an insignificant person); the is a lemur, found in 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: Didn't stand by younger man who's a bit of an animal (5)","output":"### Answer: SATYR \n ### Explanation: Definition: man who's a bit of an animal\nA charade of SAT ('didn't stand') plus ('by') YR ('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: Fit female wearing a wonderful flip-flop in America (5-4)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT-FACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flip-flop in America\nAn envelope ('wearing') of BOUT ('fit', seizure) plus F ('female') in 'a' plus ACE ('wonderful')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 pilot receiving officer promotion and praise (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCOLADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: promotion and praise\nAn envelope ('receiving') of CO (commanding 'officer') in 'a' plus CLADE (, WW11 Luftwaffe 'pilot'). *\u2026 but see russtoo @2 for a parsing which avoids the name unfamiliar to many (at the expense of using ACE in two adjacent 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: I try welcoming bishop in a West African language (4)","output":"### Answer: IGBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a West African language\nAn envelope ('welcoming') of B ('bishop') in 'I' plus GO ('try', 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: Fancying that man wearing felt hose out dogging (3,2,3,5,2)","output":"### Answer: HOT ON THE HEELS OF \n ### Explanation: Definition: dogging\nA charade of HOT ON ('fancying') plus THE HEELS OF, an envelope ('wearing') of HE ('that man') in THEELSOF, an anagram ('out') of 'felt hose'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manufacturer of pop, like one Jack drinks (5)","output":"### Answer: OASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manufacturer of pop\nAn envelope ('drinks') of AS ('like') plus I ('one', Roman numeral or personal pronoun) in OS (Ordinary Seaman, 'Jack'), for one of the pop music bands so named (but not the soft drink \u2013 it is a brand name of the drink, not its manufacturer, and 'pop' generally refers to something carbonated; thus the definition is 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: One bringing up issue that's arisen with mud wrestling (9)","output":"### Answer: NURSEMAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: One bringing up issue\nAn anagram ('wrestling') of 'arisen' plus 'mud'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 accepted by criminal up in nick (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: nick\nA reversal ('up' in a down light) of H ('hard') plus CTOH, an envelope ('accepted by') of T ('time') in CON ('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: Word spoken by Caesar before child's game (7)","output":"### Answer: VENISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nA charade of VENI (vidi, vici 'word spoken by Caesar'; the famous phrase is recorded as being written by Julius Caesar, but the single word would obviously have been spoken by him) plus 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: Cross thoroughfare with nothing covering area inside it (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\nAn envelope ('inside it') of O ('nothing') plus ('covering') A ('area') in RD (road, '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: Something penned by William Blake? (4)","output":"### Answer: IAMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Something penned by William Blake?\nA hidden answer (something penned') in 'Will**IAM B**lake', with an &lit 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: 500 homes tidy up mess, say (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DINING ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: mess, say\nA charade of D ('Roman numeral, '500') plus In (home) plus IN (home, hence 'homes') plus GROOM ('tidy 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: Poets, we hear, making clangers? (10)","output":"### Answer: CYMBALISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: clangers?\nSounds like ('we hear') SYMBOLISTS ('poets', of a style pioneered by Baudelaire)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 removing odd bits of sacred drinking vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: TANKARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinking vessel\nA charade of TANK ('fail') plus 's**A**c**R**e**D**' 'removing odd bits'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 team with jerk in a danger to cricket? (9)","output":"### Answer: PESTICIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a danger to cricket?\nAn envelope ('with \u2026 in') of TIC ('jerk') in PE ('sports') plus SIDE ('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: Special note probing govern\u00adment's dishonesty and plots (10)","output":"### Answer: STORYLINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: plots\nAn envelope ('probing') of N ('note') in S ('special') plus TORY LIES ('government's dishonesty')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 wizard, this being the case at times (3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: NOW AND THEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: at times\nA charade of NO WAND ('problem for wizard') plus THEN ('this being the 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: Crazy chap, is it? Character resembling a football nut (9)","output":"### Answer: PISTACHIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: nut\nA charade of PISTACHI, an anagram ('crazy') of 'chap is it'; plus O ('character resembling a 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: Ancient writer understood Guardian readers (7)","output":"### Answer: TACITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient writer\nA charade of TACIT ('understood') plus US ('Guardian readers'), for Publius Cornelius Tacitus, Roman historian."}
{"instruction":"You 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 heard blow is consumed by teetotallers in American capital (7)","output":"### Answer: AUGUSTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: American capital\nAn envelope ('is consumed') of U ('you heard') plus GUST ('blow') in AA (Alcoholics Anonymous, 'teetotallers'), for the capital city of 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: Old G-man with a stutter is taken out (5)","output":"### Answer: OFFED \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken out\nA charade of O ('old') plus F-FED ('G-man with a stutter'). The definition is colloquial for killed."}
{"instruction":"You 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 black tea (4)","output":"### Answer: CHAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make black\nDouble 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: Amused expression inspired by 25 (2-2)","output":"### Answer: HE-HE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amused expression\nA hidden answer ('inspired by') in 'hot on t**HE HE**els of' ('25'). Since the expression is not actually part of the clue, the convention hardly applies that a hidden answer should not contain words not a part 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: Records go into wall hanging (8)","output":"### Answer: TAPESTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wall hanging\nA charade of TAPES ('records') plus TRY ('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: Tries to take first of tricks in card game (6)","output":"### Answer: HEARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: card game\nAn envelope ('to take') of T ('first of **T**ricks') in HEARS ('tries'), for a group of similar card games with various other names, including Dirty Maggie."}
{"instruction":"You 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, say, king caught in move (8)","output":"### Answer: BEGRUDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Resent\nAn envelope ('caught in') of E.G. ('say') plus R (*Rex*, 'king') in BUDGE ('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: Refrain from warning attempt (6)","output":"### Answer: FOREGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refrain from\nA charade of FORE ('warning' at golf) plus GO ('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: Instinctive bite into snappy urchin (11)","output":"### Answer: GUTTERSNIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: urchin\nA charade of GUT ('instinctive' as in \"a gut feeling\") plus TERSNIPE, an envelope ('into') of NIP ('bite') in TERSE ('snappy')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 communist exposed (5)","output":"### Answer: AIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: exposed\nA charade of AI (A1, 'first class') plus 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: Practised covering vehicle in vermilion? (9)","output":"### Answer: REHEARSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Practised\nAn envelope ('covering \u2026 in') of HEARSE ('vehicle') in RED ('vermilion')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 left during lament in a stylish manner (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEGANTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a stylish manner\nAn envelope ('during') of ANT ('worker') plus L ('left') in ELEGY ('lament')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 end of the earth, returning with energy (5)","output":"### Answer: ELOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Run away\nA charade of ELOP, a reversal ('returning') of POLE ('end of the earth'); plus 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: Summary treatment of summery clothing with split around top of hem (5,6)","output":"### Answer: SHORT SHRIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Summary treatment\nAn envelope ('around') of H ('top of **H**em') in SHORTS ('summery clothing') plus ('with') RIFT ('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: State of India, with support for facial hair (6)","output":"### Answer: GOATEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: facial hair\nA charade of GOA ('state of India') plus TEE ('support' of 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: Beats lentils, perhaps over a tabletop (8)","output":"### Answer: PULSATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beats\nAN envelope ('over') of 'a' plus T ('**T**abletop') in PULSES ('lentils, 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: More than one star's sober (6)","output":"### Answer: SUNDRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one\nA charade of SUN ('star') plus (the apostrophe s, for \"has\") dry ('sober')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 forward without PR monsters (8)","output":"### Answer: OGRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: monsters\nA subtraction: [pr]OGRESSES ('moves forward') 'without PR'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slid down to swamp on rearing horse, encountering disaster initially (10)","output":"### Answer: TOBOGGANED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slid down\nA charade of 'to' plus BOG ('swamp', noun) plus GAN, a reversal ('rearing', in a down light) of NAG ('horse') plus ED ('**E**ncountering **D**isaster 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: Attendant and artist in exciting book (4-6)","output":"### Answer: PAGE-TURNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: exciting book\nA charade of PAGE ('attendant') plus TURNER (Joseph Mallord William, \u2013 or probably others \u2013 '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: Reportedly origin for dressing (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dressing\nSounds like ('reportedly') SOURCE ('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: Record one way traitor enters area (12)","output":"### Answer: REGISTRATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nAn envelope ('enters') of I ('one', Roman numeral or pronoun) plus ST (street, 'way') plus RAT ('traitor') in REGION ('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: Absolve former partner before single judge (9)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Absolve\nA charade of EX ('former partner') plus ONE ('single') plus RATE ('judge', 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: Somewhere else to hold dance (4)","output":"### Answer: REEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\nA hidden answer ('to hold') in 'somewhe**RE EL**se'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 present is type of shower (4)","output":"### Answer: SNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of shower\nA charade of S ('second') plus NOW ('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: Sensitive, like a tightrope walker? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: HIGHLY STRUNG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sensitive\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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-workers like endlessly convivial time with reps regularly (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSOCIATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Co-workers\nA charade of AS ('like') plus SOCIA[l] ('convivial') minus its last letter ('endlessly') plus T ('time') plus ES ('r**E**p**S** regularly')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promotes distributing sedatives across river (10)","output":"### Answer: ADVERTISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promotes\nAn envelope ('across') of R ('river') in ADVETISES, an anagram ('distributing') of 'sedatives')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 part of hospital, upset by tin organ (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DRAWS NEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approaches\nA charade of DRAW, a reversal ('upset' in a down light) of WARD ('part of hospital') plus SN (chemical symbol, 'tin') plus EAR ('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: Modest, when caught out in a rush (5)","output":"### Answer: HASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rush\nA subtraction: [c]HASTE ('modest') minus the C ('when caught out', using C as the abbreviation of 'caught' in cricket 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: A long time in storage space (4)","output":"### Answer: AGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: A long time\nA hidden answer 'in' 'sror**AGE S**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: Obstruct new agricultural building (4)","output":"### Answer: BARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: agricultural building\nA charade of BAR ('obstruct') plus 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: Some domestic leverets, by no means hare-brained (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: by no means hare-brained\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'domesti**C LEVER**ets'. A leveret is a young hare."}
{"instruction":"You 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's friend finally gave the okay to enter home (6)","output":"### Answer: EEYORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rabbit's friend\nLast letters ('finally') of 'gav**E** the**E** oka**Y** t**O** ente**R** hom**E**'. The mention of Rabbit as friend to A A Milne's character is mainly for 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: Rabbit's retreat from beach, going back into vessel (6)","output":"### Answer: JABBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rabbit\nAn envelope ('into') of BBE, a reversal ('going back') of EBB ('retreat from beach') in JAR ('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: eg scorpion in car had run amok (8)","output":"### Answer: ARACHNID \n ### Explanation: Definition: eg scorpion\nAn anagram ('run amok') of 'in car 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: Divine female among she-rabbits, a variety of hare (4)","output":"### Answer: HERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divine female\nDefinition and two word plays: a hidden answer ('among') in 's**HE-RA**bbits'; and an anagram ('variety') of 'hare'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rabbit time after time found in strange location (10)","output":"### Answer: COTTONTAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: American rabbit\nAn envelope ('found in') of TT ('time after time') in COONTAIL, an anagram ('strange') of '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: Cheesy offering for poor performer in red jersey (5,6)","output":"### Answer: WELSH RABBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheesy offering\nA charade of WELSH ('red jersey' \u2013 the first colours of the Welsh rugby and soccer teams) plus RABBIT ('poor 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: VIP's moving appearances in public (10)","output":"### Answer: WALKABOUTS \n ### Explanation: VIP's moving appearances in public (10)\nA slightly cryptic 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: Raise something that may be brought up by latecomers (4)","output":"### Answer: REAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Raise\nDouble 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: Article's lacking in inspiration regarding name for fellow believers (8)","output":"### Answer: BRETHREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fellow believers\nA charade of BRE[a]TH ('inspiration') minus the A ('article's lacking') plus RE ('regarding') plus N ('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: Old marketplace importing new kind of yarn (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of yarn\nAn envelope ('importing') of N ('new') in AGORA ('old marketplace'). Fitting the theme, angora wool comes from 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: Fluctuate in encounter, with tense change in second half (6)","output":"### Answer: SEESAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fluctuate\nA charade of SEE ('encounter') plus SAW (likewise, in past 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: Punished author who supposedly prioritised catching hare, we hear (6)","output":"### Answer: BEATEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Punished\nSounds like ('we hear') BEETON, a reference to Isabella Mary Beeton, the Victorian author of *Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management*. The recipe starting \"First catch your hare\" does not appear in that book, and is murky. The clue does say '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: Extremely depleted bag, ie awfully bad result of rabbiting? (8)","output":"### Answer: VERBIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad result of rabbiting?\nA charade of VER[y] ('extremely') minus its last letter ('depleted') plus BIAGE, an anagram ('awfully' \u2013 you can throw 'bad' in here if you want) of 'bag ie'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with strain in neck reduced? Not like hands and feet (6)","output":"### Answer: METRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not like hands and feet\nA charade of MET ('satisfied') plus RIC[k] ('strain in neck') minus its last letter ('reduced'). The 'hand' in the definition is the non-metric unit used principally for horses' heights, standardized as 4 inches."}
{"instruction":"You 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 on terrible combat, making great sacrifice (8)","output":"### Answer: HECATOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: great sacrifice\nA charade of 'he' plus CATOMB, an anagram ('terrible') of '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: From which rabbits may emerge \u2014 often with tails behind? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TOP HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: From which rabbits may emerge\nDouble definition: the magician's act, and \"top hat and tails\" as formal wear (or perhaps the ribbons attached to an undertaker's formal 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: Caught and destroyed, like hare at start of spring? (6)","output":"### Answer: CRAZED \n ### Explanation: Definition: like hare at start of spring?\nA charade of C ('caught') plus RAZED ('destroyed'). The definition refers to the expression \"mad as a March hare\", which arises from their apparently erratic behaviour in the spring mating 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: Conclusion reached by judge on lawful extract (6)","output":"### Answer: ELICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: extract\nA charade of E ('conclusion reached by judg**E**') plus LICIT ('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: Seasonal deliverer of eggs, but mostly in Queens etc (6,5)","output":"### Answer: EASTER BUNNY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seasonal deliverer of eggs\nA cryptic definition, I suppose, although the association of a rabbit or hare with Easter eggs is German in origin, and even when taken up in the USA is more associated with Pennsylvania Dutch than the New York borough."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rabbit from south of European peninsula (8)","output":"### Answer: SIBERIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of rabbit\nA charade of S ('south') plus IBERIAN ('of European 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: Doctor getting into hot water (8)","output":"### Answer: IRRIGATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: water\nAn envelope ('getting into') of RIG ('doctor', verb) in IRATE ('hot' \u2013 two less than obvious definitions)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 about cunning rabbit in part of Scottish island (6)","output":"### Answer: HARRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer about cunning rabbit\nDouble definition, the first being Joel Chandler Harris, who wrote the Uncle Remus stories, taken from African-American folklore, with the central character of Br'er Rabbit; the second is half an island, Lewis and Harris, in the Outer Hebrides."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Architect's taken over interior of barn for Peter's home (6)","output":"### Answer: WARREN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peter's home\nAn envelope ('taken over') of AR ('interior of b**AR**n') in WREN (Sir Christopher, 'architect'). Peter in the definition is Beatrix Potter's Peter 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: Small violin and half of score for one of Hazel's family (6)","output":"### Answer: KITTEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of Hazel's family\nA charade of KIT ('small violin'. So now you know) plus TEN ('half a score'). I find that there is a Hazel the cat in a Canadian animated television programme called Pikwik 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: Second animal rather like rabbit, right? Not hog (6)","output":"### Answer: SHARER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not hog\nA charade of S ('second') plus HARE ('animal rather like rabbit') plus R ('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: Fed up and ready to spit feathers? (4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: DOWN IN THE MOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fed up\nDefinition and literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You 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 party that can impart pressure to overcome resistance (5)","output":"### Answer: LEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: that can impart pressure to overcome resistance\nA reversal ('revolutionary') of REVEL ('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: University charges department that is first to send delegates (8)","output":"### Answer: DEPUTIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: delegates\nA charade vof DEPUT, an envelope ('charges') of U ('university') in DEPT ('department'); plus IE (*id est**$$,$$* 'that is') plus S ('first to **S**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: What attempted to correct young virtuous person in book exam (7)","output":"### Answer: BORSTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: What attempted to correct young\nAn envelope ('in') of ST (saint, 'virtuous person') in B ('book') plus ORAL ('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: Reading article in need of editing (7)","output":"### Answer: RECITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reading\nAn anagram ('in need of editing') of '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: What boozer, on reflection, must welcome? (5)","output":"### Answer: REHAB \n ### Explanation: What boozer, on reflection, must welcome? (5)\nAn envelope ('must welcome') of EH? ('what') in RAB, a reversal ('on reflection' in an across light) of BAR ('boozer'), with an &lit 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: Poor chap tried going for almost nothing (4,5)","output":"### Answer: DIRT CHEAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: going for almost nothing\nAn anagram ('poor') of 'chap 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: One term is confused with another shorter one (9)","output":"### Answer: TRIMESTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One term\nYou might say that 'term' is doing triple duty: an anagram ('confused') of 'term is' plus 'ter[m]' minus its last letter ('another shorter 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: Extremist partly responsible for dreadful tragedy (5)","output":"### Answer: ULTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremist\nA hidden answer ('partly responsible for') in 'dreadf**UL TRA**gedy'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 is hypothetically supported by the Guardian? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON PAPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: hypothetically\nA charade of ON ('supported by') plus PAPER ('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: Lead would not be used for this drill component (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BIT PART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lead would not be used for this\nA charade of BIT ('drill') plus PART ('component'). In the definition, 'lead' refers to a principal 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: Crude relic that's not entirely ruined (8)","output":"### Answer: DERELICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruined\nA hidden answer ('not entirely') in 'cru**DE RELIC T**hat'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: Keep taking ecstasy and be sick (5)","output":"### Answer: HEAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: be sick\nAn envelope ('taking') of E ('ecstasy') in HAVE ('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: Tentatively offer excellent financial backing (7,7)","output":"### Answer: VENTURE CAPITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial backing\nA charade of VENTURE ('tentatively offer') plus CAPITAL ('excellent', \" a capital 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: Helping to support criminal belied careful thought (12)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: careful thought\nA charade of DELIBE, an anagram ('criminal') of 'belied' plus RATION ('helping')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hesitate to state women must come first (5)","output":"### Answer: WAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hesitate\nA charade of W ('women') plus AVER ('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: Short-tempered Blairite upset about what finishes off Starmer (9)","output":"### Answer: IRRITABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short-tempered\nAn envelope ('about') of R ('what finishes off Starme**R**') in IRITABLE, an anagram ('upset') of 'Blairite'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 uncertain progress close to indistinct and strange light source (7)","output":"### Answer: TODDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made uncertain progress\nA charade of T ('close to indistinc**T**') plus ODD ('strange') plus LED (light emitting diode, 'light 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: City uprising captures a former leader thereof (7)","output":"### Answer: EMPEROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: former leader thereof\nAn envelope ('captures') of PER ('a', \"take one pill per day\") in EMOR, a reversal ('uprising' in a down light) of ROME ('city'). In the definition, 'thereof' refers to 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: Reporter's credit follows work associated with the Observer (5)","output":"### Answer: OPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: associated with the Observer\nA charade of OP ('work') plus TIC, sounding like ('reporter's') TICK ('credit')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Handling of patient's request ends in open court (9)","output":"### Answer: TREATMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handling\nA charade of TREAT ME ('patient's request') plus NT ('ends in ope**N** cour**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: Great swimmer's way of stopping water getting into trunks? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ELEPHANT SEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great swimmer\nDefinition and (somewhat bizarre) literal interpretation."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dome's coverage of scene from musical? (9)","output":"### Answer: HAIRPIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dome's coverage\nA charade of HAIR ('musical') plus PIECE ('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: Royal household's popular sequence of dates? (9)","output":"### Answer: COURTSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: sequence of dates\nA charade of COURT'S ('royal household's') plus HIP ('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: Dog is tense and more likely to stray by the look of it (7)","output":"### Answer: TERRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nA charade of T ('tense') plus ERRIER, which might be seen ('by the look of it'), if the construct existed, as meaning 'more likely to stray'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 from IT company's distribution like Android? (7)","output":"### Answer: ROBOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Android\nA charade of ROB ('steal') plus OTIC, an anagram ('distribution') of 'IT' plus CO ('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: Place to have food and gather (5)","output":"### Answer: PLEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: gather\nA charade of PL ('place') plus EAT ('have 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: Change plug fitting (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change\nA charade of AD (advertisement, 'plug') plus APT ('fitting')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clutches Greek serpents (6)","output":"### Answer: GRASPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clutches\nA charade of GR ('Greek') plus ASPS ('serpents')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 assistant we're told brings on cargo of bitumen (8)","output":"### Answer: LODESTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailor's assistant\nSounds like ('we're told') LOADS ('brings on cargo') plus TAR ('bitumen'), for a star, particularly Polaris, used by sailors as a navigational aid."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Holds sway: good to assume means of control (6)","output":"### Answer: REIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Holds sway\nAn envelope ('to assume') of G ('good') in REINS ('means of 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: Everyman's entirely in vulgar fashion (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPURELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in vulgar fashion\nA charade of I'M ('Everyman's') plus PURELY ('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: Nuisances in small numbers (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDFULS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nuisances\nDouble 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: Some se\u00f1oritas selected dangling ornamentation (6)","output":"### Answer: TASSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dangling ornamentation\nA hidden answer ('some') in 'se\u00f1ori**TAS SEL**ected')."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Predominates, bizarrely, having taken off (12)","output":"### Answer: IMPERSONATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: having taken off\nAn anagram ('bizarrely') of 'predominates'. I had to check letter by letter to ensure it is an 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: Arrangement of Elgar \u2013 and 'Land\u2026' is what'll get your heart racing (7,5)","output":"### Answer: ADRENAL GLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: what'll get your heart racing\n\u2026 of hope and glory. An anagram ('arrangement') of 'Elgar and 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: One finding bees surrounding 10 goats (6)","output":"### Answer: IBEXES \n ### Explanation: Definition: goats\nAn envelope ('surrounding') of X (Roman numeral, '10') in I (Roman numeral again, or pronoun, 'one') plus 'bees'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 sun, despite being prepared (8)","output":"### Answer: SIDESTEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoid\nAn anagram ('being prepared') of S ('sun') plus '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: Those easily angered exchanging words in a posed photograph (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADSHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a posed photograph\nHOTHEADS ('those easily angered') 'exchanging 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: Incredibly slender terrains helping mainlands interconnect, primarily? (6)","output":"### Answer: ISTHMI \n ### Explanation: Incredibly slender terrains helping mainlands interconnect, primarily? (6)\nThe 'primarily clue: first letters ('primarily') of '**I**ncredibly **S**lender **T**errains **H**elping **M**ainlands **I**nterconnect', &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: Baked spanakopita OAP strangely rejected in Commonwealth country (8)","output":"### Answer: PAKISTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commonwealth country\nAn anagram ('baked') of 'spanak[op]it[a]' minus OPA, an anagram ('strangely') of 'OAP' \u2013 which stands for old age pensioner, 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: Welcomes a fleece to clothe son (4,2)","output":"### Answer: ASKS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welcomes\nAn envelope ('to clothe') of S ('son') in 'a' plus SKIN ('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: Whingers roasted composer (8)","output":"### Answer: GERSHWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: composer\nAn anagram ('roasted') of 'whingers'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 year, one has a rest: a Cypriot resort (4,4)","output":"### Answer: AYIA NAPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cypriot resort\nA charade of 'a' plus Y ('year') plus I ('one') plus NAP ('rest') plus 'a'. Five particles for eight 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: Fear depression's bad habits (8,7)","output":"### Answer: PINAFORE DRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: habits\nAn anagram ('bad') of 'fear depressions'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 detective's measured resistance (4)","output":"### Answer: OHMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: measured resistance\nSounds like a Cockney pronunciation of (Sherlock) HOLMES."}
{"instruction":"You 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 with Dutch boarders losing time before El Salvador? They're not certain (8,7)","output":"### Answer: EDUCATED GUESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're not certain\nA charade of ~~ENUCATE~~ EDUCATE ('train') plus D ('Dutch') plus GUES[t]S ('boarders') minus the T ('losing time') plus ES ('El Salvador', International Vehicle Registration)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 hold-up, I believe (6)","output":"### Answer: THEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: I believe\nA charade of T ('tense') plus HEIST ('hold-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: Monarch and kin greatly amuse soldiers (when sent up) (6)","output":"### Answer: ROYALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monarch and kin\nA reversal ('when sent up' in a down light) of SLAY ('greatly amuse') plus OR (other ranks, '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: Crusty loaf? That's a mistake (7)","output":"### Answer: BLOOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crusty loaf\nDouble 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: Bass and violin initially introducing song in a state (7)","output":"### Answer: BAVARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a state\nA charade of B A V ('**B**ass **A**nd **V**iolin initially') plus ARIA ('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: Captain Charles twice briefly showing security measures (8)","output":"### Answer: CAPTCHAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: security measures\nAbbreviations of both words ('twice') CAPT ('captain') and CHAS ('Charles'). For the definition, 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: Support commercial possibility (8)","output":"### Answer: ADOPTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\nA charade of AD ('commercial') plus OPTION ('possibility')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 nightclub is hoppin', man! (6)","output":"### Answer: BISHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\nA hidden answer ('part of') in 'nightclu**B IS HOP**pin', for 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: Once again evaluate a comment (6)","output":"### Answer: REMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once again evaluate\nDouble definition, the first as RE-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: Shakespeare's river's rising: a stellar sight (4)","output":"### Answer: NOVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a stellar sight\nA reversal ('rising' in a down light) of AVON ('Shakespeare's river' \u2013 the Bard of Avon)."}
{"instruction":"You 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 birdsong when crossing height (6)","output":"### Answer: THRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delight\nAn envelope ('when crossing') of H ('height') in TRILL ('birdsong')."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cap went astray again (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKSLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: went astray again\nA charade of BACK ('second') plus S ('small') plus LID ('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: Solution obtained by division not quite working (8)","output":"### Answer: QUOTIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solution obtained by division\nAn anagram ('working') of '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: Blighted cast close to mutiny (6)","output":"### Answer: MOULDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blighted\nA charade of MOULD ('cast') plus Y ('close to mutin**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: Spotted girl going round grand cathedral's colourful display? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: STAINED GLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cathedral's colourful display?\nAn envelope ('going round') of G ('grand') in STAINED ('spotted') plus LASS ('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: Leading lady starts to dominate in vaudeville act (4)","output":"### Answer: DIVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leading lady\nFirst letters ('starts') of '**D**ominate **I**n **V**audeville **A**ct'."}
{"instruction":"You 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 awkwardly and clears off, hampering doctor (8)","output":"### Answer: CLAMBERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moves awkwardly\nAn envelope ('hampers') of MB ('doctor') in CLAERS, an anagram ('off') of 'clears'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thriving, or just OK? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: VERY WELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thriving\nDouble 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: Outstanding poetry recital (4)","output":"### Answer: OWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outstanding\nSounds like ('recital') ODE ('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: Consequence of sheep's sex change procedure? (12)","output":"### Answer: RAMIFICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consequence\nDefinition 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: Minimal payments covering women's toilets at first (6)","output":"### Answer: FEWEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minimal\nA charade of FEWES, an envelope ('covering') of W ('women') in FEES ('payments'); plus T ('**T**oilets 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: Doddering engineers on retiring list after last month (8)","output":"### Answer: DECREPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doddering\nA charade of DEC (ember, 'last month') plus RE (Royal 'Engineers') plus PIT, a reversal ('on retiring') pf TIP ('list' as lean 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: Temple of Greek god, old parts in addition (8)","output":"### Answer: PANTHEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Temple\nA charade of PAN ('Greek god') plus THEON, an envelope ('parts') of O ('old') in THEN ('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: Annoyed when raven's last aboard Noah's craft (6)","output":"### Answer: NARKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Annoyed\nA charade of N ('rave**N**'s last') plus ARKED ('aboard Noah's 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: Takings from assembly room picked up (4)","output":"### Answer: HAUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Takings\nSounds like ('picked up') HALL ('assembly 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: Undergoing trial with a company's banks when will's lacking (9)","output":"### Answer: INTESTACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: when will's lacking\nA charade of IN TEST ('undergoing trial') plus 'a' plus CY ('**C**ompan**Y**'s 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: Spooner's small Scottish song room (6)","output":"### Answer: LEEWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: room\nA Spoonerism of WEE ('small Scottish') plus LAY ('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: Bone and short cartilage injured where beds arranged for visitors (9,6)","output":"### Answer: BOTANICAL GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: where beds arranged for visitors\nAn anagram ('injured') of 'bone and' plus 'cartilag[e]' 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: Entertainer's trick taking in reporters etc (8)","output":"### Answer: COMEDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entertainer\nAn envelope ('taking in') of MEDIA ('reporters etc') in CON ('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: Head's row overheard (5)","output":"### Answer: SKULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head\nSounds like SCULL ('row' if you rhyme it with 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: Reckless trendy individual turning tail (10)","output":"### Answer: INDISCREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reckless\nA charade of IN ('trendy') plus DISCREET, which is DISCRETE ('individual') withe the last two letters reversed ('turning 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: Movie-maker's constant echo penetrating behind closed doors (4,6)","output":"### Answer: CINE CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Movie-maker\nA charade of C ('constant') plus INECAMERA, an envelope ('penetrating') of E ('echo', NATO alphabet) in IN CAMERA ('behind closed 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: Ex-PM put up with fearsome Eurasian (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BROWN BEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: fearsome Eurasian\nA charade of BROWN (Gordon, 'ex-PM') plus BEAR ('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: Underrate French peach, one dry inside (8)","output":"### Answer: BELITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Underrate\nAn envelope ('inside') of I ('one') plus TT (teetotal, 'dry') in BELLE ('French peach' \u2013 a beautiful 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: Jewish people accepting Roman Catholic gem (6)","output":"### Answer: ZIRCON \n ### Explanation: Definition: gem\nAn envelope ('acceppting') of RC ('Roman Catholic') in ZION ('Jewish 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: Bumbling in record time (5)","output":"### Answer: INEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bumbling\nA charade of 'in' plus EP ('record') plus T ('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: Foul lifts not recorded (4)","output":"### Answer: LIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not recorded\nA reversal ('lifts' in a down light) of EVIL ('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: Retractable shutter, a novel puzzle (7)","output":"### Answer: DILEMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"puzzle\". rev(LID)=\"Retractable shutter\", plus EMMA=\"a 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: Suspect bows on receiving jihadi leader, flattering to deceive (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SNOW JOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"flattering to deceive\". (bows on)*, taking in J[ihadi]"}
{"instruction":"You 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__ran Ivan__isevic? (5,11)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT PERSONALITY \n ### Explanation: As well as having had his name SPLIT apart in the clue, Goran Ivanisevic is from the city of Split, 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: Selection of peaks on the bottom to shift round (9)","output":"### Answer: REARRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"shift round\". RANGE=\"Selection of peaks\" as in mountains, after REAR=\"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: Mashed potatoes, healthy skin treatment (10)","output":"### Answer: OSTEOPATHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"treatment\". (potatoes)* plus H[ealth]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: Rock loco rolled over (4)","output":"### Answer: STUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Rock\". rev(NUTS)=\"loco rolled 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: Boobs depicted in brief bikini on bird in US city (11)","output":"### Answer: CHATTANOOGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"US city\". OO=\"Boobs depicted\", in TANGA, a type of bikini brief, all after CHAT, a type of \"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: 99 in this \u2014 or two more? (4)","output":"### Answer: CONE \n ### Explanation: a 99 Flake ice cream would come in a CONE. Or, C is 100 in Roman numerals, plus ONE giving 101, or \"two more\" than 99"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reformer inhaling grass? One's hooked! (4,6)","output":"### Answer: COAT HANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"One's hooked\". CHANGER=\"Reformer\" around OAT=\"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: Bursting, flow with great warm feeling (9)","output":"### Answer: AFTERGLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"warm feeling\". (flow 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: Polished diamonds alongside white castle? (5)","output":"### Answer: HONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Polished\". D[iamonds] next to H ONE = h1 = starting position of White's kingside castle 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: A solution that's nonsense? (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEWASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"A solution\"; =\"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: Publish charter on outsiders in race (7)","output":"### Answer: RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Publish\". LEASE=\"charter\", after R[ac]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: Head of state locked in warehouse, the tyrant (6)","output":"### Answer: DESPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"tyrant\". S[tate] inside DEPOT=\"warehouse\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teaser that's funny, I thank you! (6)","output":"### Answer: LOLITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Teaser\". LOL=laughed out loud=\"that's funny\", plus I plus TA=\"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: Dog, pooch struggling to eat new cut of meat (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MUTTON CHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"cut of meat\". MUTT=\"Dog\" plus (pooch)* around 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: Vital channel in that road going north (5)","output":"### Answer: AORTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Vital channel\". Hidden reversed in \"th**AT ROA**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: Join past a network of roads? (9,8)","output":"### Answer: SPAGHETTI JUNCTION \n ### Explanation: &lit. Join \"past\" and \"a\" to give \"pasta network of 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: Doubly right, a vegetable (4)","output":"### Answer: OKRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"vegetable\". OK and R[ight]=\"Doubly right\", 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: Abroad, well rested, rising every two years (8)","output":"### Answer: BIENNIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"every two years\". BIEN=\"Abroad [in France], well\", plus rev(LAIN)=\"rested, rising\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Lowry had a name on it \u2014 another artist? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ANDY WARHOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"artist\". (Lowry had a n[ame])"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in Iran greeting runner, a revolutionary (9)","output":"### Answer: AYATOLLAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Leader in Iran\". reversal (\"revolutionary\") of all of: HALLO=\"greeting\" plus TAY=\"runner\"=river, 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: Modern thinker, gathering speed (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPACE AGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Modern\". SAGE=\"thinker\", around PACE=\"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: Race in short cap, brown on top? (8)","output":"### Answer: BRUNETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"brown on top\". RUN=\"Race\", inside BETTE[r]=\"short cap\", where better=cap=surpass"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a class for the audience (6)","output":"### Answer: AGENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Plan\". Sounds (\"for the audience\") like 'a gender'=\"a 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: Adjustable borer and widget for adjustable spanner? (5,6)","output":"### Answer: TOWER BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"adjustable spanner?\". (borer widget)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 note for tuning up, then tune up for song (4)","output":"### Answer: ARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"song\". A=\"note for tuning up\", being the most common note for a tuning fork, plus rev(AIR)=\"tune 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: Circulatory system forces one to walk to work (9)","output":"### Answer: TREADMILL \n ### Explanation: cryptic def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 as part of a shirt (4)","output":"### Answer: CUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Belt\"=strike [as a verb]; =\"part of a 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: King whose wife went to Paris, causing strife (8)","output":"### Answer: MENELAUS \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 Helen, the wife of King MENELAUS, went with Paris to Troy, causing 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: Works with potential spouse (6)","output":"### Answer: OPUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Works\". (spouse)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Found note in packing case (6)","output":"### Answer: CREATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Found\". E=\"note\" in CRATE=\"packing 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: Subdued, having arrived after it's finished (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERCAME \/ OVERCOME? \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Subdued\". CAME\/COME=\"arrived\", after 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: Capital for a ship holding company (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Capital\". A SS=\"a ship\", around SET=\"company\"=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: A singular spectacle? (8)","output":"### Answer: EYEGLASS \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 EYEGLASS**es** would be spectacle**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: Revolutionary comrade at last becomes a politician (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMOCRAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"politician\". (comrade)* plus [a]T=\"at 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: City investment is about to be productive (6)","output":"### Answer: FECUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"productive\". EC is the postcode area for most of the \"City\" of London, with FUND=\"investment\" around (\"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: Cricket side and ground not in harmony (3-5)","output":"### Answer: OFF-PITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"not in harmony\". OFF=\"Cricket side\" as opposed to the leg side, plus PITCH=\"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: Possibly shoots ducks with graduate doctor (6)","output":"### Answer: BAMBOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Possibly shoots\". OO=\"ducks\"=scores of 0 in cricket, following BA=\"graduate\" and MB=\"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: Inferior school to get equipment first (6)","output":"### Answer: KITSCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Inferior\". SCH[ool] with KIT=\"equipment\" 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, entering further exam for junior hospital doctor (8)","output":"### Answer: RESIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"junior hospital doctor\". DEN=\"Study\", entering RESIT=\"further 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: Saline drip? (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAR \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 referring to the salt in teardrops"}
{"instruction":"You 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? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: DINING CAR \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 it's the outlet that is fast, not the 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: The one on the right of them (5)","output":"### Answer: THEIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"of them\". THE plus I=\"one\" plus 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: Leave scribbled note offering lift (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"lift\". (leave)* plus TE=ti=\"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 duck for this celebrated bowler? (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"A duck\"; =\"celebrated bowler\": Sir Francis DRAKE famously played bowls as the Spanish Armada approached"}
{"instruction":"You 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 far out in marine navigation (7)","output":"### Answer: INSHORE \n ### Explanation: cryptic def"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extensively used sort of folder, found abandoned on table extension? (5-4)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE-LEAF \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Extensively used sort of folder\". LOOSE=\"abandoned\" plus LEAF=a folding \"table extension\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 authority, giving sound advice (7)","output":"### Answer: COUNCIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Local authority\". Sounds like 'counsel'=\"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: Forenames out of place for member of a secret order (9)","output":"### Answer: FREEMASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"member of a secret order\". (Forenames)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of usefulness on board (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SHELF LIFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Extent of usefulness\" on a SHELF or \"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: Slightly damaged, so withdrawn (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Slightly damaged\"; =\"withdrawn\" from 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: One who is against work has a problem (7)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"One who is against\". OP=\"work\" plus POSER=\"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: Moves near the capital (7)","output":"### Answer: TEHERAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"capital\" of Iran. (near 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: Company doctor is amusing (7)","output":"### Answer: COMEDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"amusing\". CO[mpany] plus MEDIC=\"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: Sailor came up to wrong dock (5)","output":"### Answer: BASIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"dock\". rev(AB)=\"Sailor came up\" plus SIN=\"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: Man of property, three quarters in gold (5)","output":"### Answer: OWNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Man of property\". W[est], N[orth] and E[ast] are \"three quarters\", all inside OR=\"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: European Commission about to restrict non-standard dance rhythm (7)","output":"### Answer: CADENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"rhythm\". E[uropean] C[ommission] reversed [\"about\"] and around [\"to restrict\"] (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: White copper put black boy in cell without clothes (3,4)","output":"### Answer: CUE BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"White\" in snooker. Cu=\"copper\", plus B[lack] plus AL=\"boy\" in [c]EL[l], where \"cell\" is without its \"clothes\" or outer 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: Big British clearing banks seeing problem (6)","output":"### Answer: IRITIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"seeing problem\". [B]I[g] [B]RITIS[h], without their \"banks\" or outer 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: Cockney was required to make uniform of acceptable quality (8)","output":"### Answer: ADEQUATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"of acceptable quality\". [h]'AD to=\"Cockney was required to\", plus EQUATE=\"make 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: Oddly withdrawn, bitchy and hostile (3)","output":"### Answer: ICY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Hostile\". [b]I[t]C[h]Y with the odd letters withdrawn"}
{"instruction":"You 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 died, sounding strange (6)","output":"### Answer: DEARIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Duck\". D[ied], plus EARIE which sounds like 'eerie'=\"strange\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Alluring, like a Pole? (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETIC \n ### Explanation: cryptic def, referring to the poles of a magnet"}
{"instruction":"You 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 clean or suitable for all to see, lust could be good (5)","output":"### Answer: USING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Not clean\" as in USING drugs. U=\"suitable for all to see\", plus SIN=\"lust could be\", plus 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: Pink, turning red, on dune (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERDONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Pink\" meat. (red on dune)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 love to hold back change (9)","output":"### Answer: MENOPAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"change\". MEN=\"People\" plus O=\"love\" plus PAUSE=\"hold 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: With time to spare, like an aristocrat? (5)","output":"### Answer: EARLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"With time to spare\". EARL-Y=\"like an aristocrat?\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 hare coursing, a Cuban speciality (8)","output":"### Answer: HABANERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cuban speciality\". (Ban hare)* 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: Traumatised son left owing money (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN HOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"owing money\". IN [**s**]HOCK=\"Traumatised\", minus a **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: 0-1 in Holland (3)","output":"### Answer: NIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"0\u2033. I=\"1\u2033, inside NL=Netherlands=\"Holland\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 groups, ordered to accept married men, refuse (8)","output":"### Answer: WITHHOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"refuse\". W[omen's] I[nstitutes], plus TOLD=\"ordered\" around H[usband] H[usband]=\"married 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: Box of vibrators? (6)","output":"### Answer: LARYNX \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 the vibrators being vocal 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: Bad priests continue to exist (7)","output":"### Answer: PERSIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"continue to exist\". (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: Vatican report \"entirely groundless\" (4,3)","output":"### Answer: HOLY SEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Vatican\". sounds like 'wholly sea' or \"entirely groundless\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 head shaved close (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"close\" or stuffy. [h]AIRLESS=\"Smooth head, [with the first letter] shaved\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 sympathetic understanding for fluid retention (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ENTER INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Have sympathetic understanding\". (retention)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 keep eggs warm, because that's the point of incubators (6)","output":"### Answer: COSIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"They keep eggs warm\". COS=\"because\" plus IE=that is=\"that's\" plus the point of [incubator]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: Anorak supremely unsuited on floating ice, I'm afraid (8)","output":"### Answer: UBERGEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Anorak\". U[nsuited] plus BERG=\"floating ice\" plus EEK=\"I'm 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: Bestial Caesar's last word? (5)","output":"### Answer: BRUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Bestial\"; =\"Caesar's last word?\" as in 'Et tu, Brute?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Soviet grandmaster returned by way of northern Baltic (7)","output":"### Answer: LATVIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Baltic\". Mikhail TAL was a Soviet (and Latvian) grandmaster and world chess champion. TAL is reversed [\"returned\"], plus VIA=\"by way of\" plus 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: Tax haven is scandal many put to bad use (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CAYMAN ISLANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Tax haven\". (is scandal 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: Are unsure about blood group ahead of extremely messy treatment (9)","output":"### Answer: DIATHERMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"treatment\" \u2013 a heating of internal parts of the body by electric currents. DITHER=\"Are unsure\", about A=\"blood group\" plus M[ess]Y=\"extremely 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: Retreat initially over cutting 75% of benefits for the poor (4-4)","output":"### Answer: HAVE-NOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"the poor\". HAVEN=\"Retreat\", plus O[ver], plus [benefi]TS with its first 75% 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: Starts to express vexation when setter's vague (7)","output":"### Answer: EVASIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"vague\". E[xpress] V[exation], plus AS=\"when\" plus I'VE=\"setter'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: Sanction excess freedom for poet? (7)","output":"### Answer: LICENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Sanction\", =\"excess freedom\" when it is poetic 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: In the bathtub I'll yodel anything (5-1)","output":"### Answer: BILLY-O \n ### Explanation: 'like BILLY-O' = like \"anything\". Hidden in [bathtu]B I'LL Y[odel]"}
{"instruction":"You 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-hearted \"fit-for-work\" company, one of a combative trio (5)","output":"### Answer: ATHOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"one of a combative trio\" of the Three Musketeers. ATOS=\"fit-for-work\" company, with H[ard] at its 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: Are you having me on the crag rocks? (7)","output":"### Answer: GERTCHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Are you having me on[?]\", slang for 'get away', 'come off it'. (the crag)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 nomad liked by creditors (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Not a nomad\", someone who settles down in one place; =\"liked by creditors\", someone who settles their 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: Akin to a judge's robes, pants? (5)","output":"### Answer: SOBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Akin to a judge\", as in 'sober as a judge'. (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: Capital broadcast sinned against capital's tendency to empathise with abductors? (9,8)","output":"### Answer: STOCKHOLM SYNDROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"tendency to empathise with abductors\". STOCKHOLM=\"capital\", SYND sounds like (broadcast) \"sinned\", ROME=\"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: Best rivals to compute creatively on Earth (10)","output":"### Answer: OUTCOMPETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Best rivals\", \"Best\" as in to do better than. (to compute)*, plus E[arth]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squid-like, powerless finger (4)","output":"### Answer: INKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Squid-like\". [**p**]INKY=\"finger\", missing **P**[ower]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sort of tales of a northerner and wrought iron (12,4)","output":"### Answer: SCANDINAVIAN NOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Dark sort of tales\". SCANDINAVIAN=\"northerner\" plus (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: Compel family to cycle (should not go out during major sporting event) (7,5)","output":"### Answer: OLYMPIC FLAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"should not go out during major sporting event\". (Compel 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: Vein running through Tiepolo design (4)","output":"### Answer: LODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Vein\". Hidden in \"TiepoLO 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: The thing about politician high fliers is weakness (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPAIRMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"weakness\". IT=\"The thing\", around MP=\"politician\" and AIRMEN=\"high 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: Rotating proton pen champion (9)","output":"### Answer: PROPONENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"champion\". (proton 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: Comic entertainer and where he often performed with balls (7)","output":"### Answer: PIERROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Comic entertainer\". PIER=\"where he often performed\", plus ROT=\"balls\"=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: Toucan's migratory natural impulse (7)","output":"### Answer: CONATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"natural impulse\". (Toucan'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: Large sum borne by 14 city with industrial action (2-4)","output":"### Answer: GO-SLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"industiral action\". G[rand]=\"Large sum\", plus OSLO=\"[Scandinavian] city\", plus 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: Right about improvised flexibility of tempo (6)","output":"### Answer: RUBATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"flexibility of tempo\", modified or distorted rhythm. R[ight] plus (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: It looks just the same as small engine part and performing ape (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CARBON COPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"It looks just the same\". CAR BON[net]=\"small engine part\", plus COPY=\"performing 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: A model, upwardly mobile Greek writer (5)","output":"### Answer: AESOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Greek writer\". A plus rev(POSE)=\"model, upwardly mobile\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trails off \u2014 without question a mockery of justice (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SHOW TRIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"mockery of justice\". (Trails)*, around HOW=\"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: Be hopeful Nick is on the organ (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TAKE HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Be hopeful\". TAKE=\"Nick\" plus HEART=\"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: Is an only alternative for an old European province (8)","output":"### Answer: LYONNAIS \n ### Explanation: a historical province of France. (Is an 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: Camera may analyse housing saga of India (8)","output":"### Answer: RAMAYANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"saga of India\". Hidden in \"CameRA MAY ANAlyse\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 town vehicle to drive home in reverse at that point (10)","output":"### Answer: CARMARTHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"County town\" in Wales. CAR=\"vehicle\" plus rev(RAM)=\"drive home in reverse\" plus THEN=\"at 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: Ten common moves of which I'll not speak (2,7)","output":"### Answer: NO COMMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"I'll not speak\". (Ten 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: One's into lounge music that's sticky sweet (8)","output":"### Answer: LOLLIPOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"sticky sweet\". I=\"One\", inside LOLL=\"lounge\" and POP=\"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: Carted off to do some editing (6)","output":"### Answer: REDACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"do some editing\". (Carted)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ear inflammation aggravated, so it doubled (6)","output":"### Answer: OTITIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Ear inflammation\". (so it 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: Tricky thing, being contra the speed of light (5)","output":"### Answer: ANTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Tricky thing\". ANTI=\"contra\" plus C=\"speed 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: Sprinkler required after Penny gets border plant (8)","output":"### Answer: PRIMROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"plant\". ROSE=a perforated nozzle=\"Sprinkler\", after P[enny] plus RIM=\"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: Members of the aristocracy lounge on Sunday (6)","output":"### Answer: BARONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Members of the aristocracy\". BAR=\"lounge\", plus ON, plus S[unday]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 hostilities in a hot place (4,4)","output":"### Answer: OPEN FIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Begin hostilities\"; =\"a hot 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: Wine stored in port and aged (4,2)","output":"### Answer: PAST IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"aged\". ASTI=\"Wine\" in PT=\"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: Seeds taking some beating (5)","output":"### Answer: PULSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Seeds\"; =\"some 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: Pinochet's muddled analysis of speech (9)","output":"### Answer: PHONETICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"analysis of speech\". (Pinochet'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 place for cropping trials in Slough (8,4)","output":"### Answer: SHEARING SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"A place for cropping\" sheep. HEARINGS=\"trials\" in SHED=\"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: Ambitious and venomous reptile, one that's intelligent (12)","output":"### Answer: ASPIRATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Ambitious\". ASP=\"venomous reptile\" plus I=\"one\" plus RATIONAL=\"intelligent\""}
{"instruction":"You 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's gone? Put away (6,3)","output":"### Answer: POLISH OFF \n ### Explanation: cryptically =\"European's gone\"; =\"Put 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: Promiscuous European after the toilets (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Promiscuous\". E[uropean] after LOOS=\"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: Doctor broke tureen (6)","output":"### Answer: NEUTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Doctor\". (tureen)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 congressman rejected poetry (8)","output":"### Answer: PERVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Wayward\". REP[resentative]=\"congressman\" reversed (\"rejected\"), plus VERSE=\"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: Mention hiding earl's jacket (6)","output":"### Answer: REEFER \n ### Explanation: a short thick double-breasted \"jacket\". REFER=\"Mention\", around 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: Pioneer showed the way in a state of shock (8)","output":"### Answer: STARTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"in a state of shock\". START=\"Pioneer\" as a verb, plus LED=\"showed 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: Quick and easy victory in gymnastics (6)","output":"### Answer: PROMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Quick\". ROMP=\"easy victory\", in P[hysical] T[herapy]=\"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: High standards of ladies become corrupted (6)","output":"### Answer: IDEALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"High standards\". (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: Drink in training review (9)","output":"### Answer: REFRESHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \"Drink\" that refreshes; =\"training review\" or refresher 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: Presently about to fall over transport \u2014 drawing amusement? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: STRIP CARTOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"drawing amusement\". SOON=\"presently\" around TRIP=\"fall over\" plus CAR**T**=\"transport\". **Edit thanks to DavinNCarolina"}
{"instruction":"You 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's daughter get on (5)","output":"### Answer: ADAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an old \"Saw\". A=\"one\" plus D[aughter] plus AGE=\"get 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: Absolutely impossible Conservative (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Absolute\". OUT=not to be considered=\"impossible\", plus RIGHT=\"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: Dismiss Greek characters in team (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SET ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Dismiss\". ETAS=\"Greek characters\" in SIDE=\"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: Chain of events making me infect food, accidentally (6,6)","output":"### Answer: DOMINO EFFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Chain of events\". (me infect 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: German aristocrat always found in a car (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GEAR LEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"found in a car\". G[erman] plus EARL=\"aristocrat\" plus EVER=\"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: Lady reading about writer is a spoilsport (8)","output":"### Answer: DAMPENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"spoilsport\". DAME=\"Lady\" plus R[eading] (the first of the 3 R's), both around PEN=\"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: Primate accepts Paul's dubious accolade (8)","output":"### Answer: APPLAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"accolade\". APE=\"Primate\", around (Paul'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: Enclosure puts Rex in the pink (6)","output":"### Answer: CORRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Enclosure\". R[ex] in CORAL=\"pink\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 in sight of guillotine (6)","output":"### Answer: BEHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"guillotine\". H[is] E[xcellency]=\"Ambassador\", in BEAD=\"sight\" of 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: Foreigner is initially Sheffield United player (5)","output":"### Answer: SWEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Foreigner\". S[heffield] initially, plus WED=\"United\" plus E[ast]=\"player\" in 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: Sect conceals a blow from weapon (8)","output":"### Answer: CATAPULT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"weapon\". CULT=\"Sect\" around A TAP=\"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: Cold river has Oxford crew in deep water (6)","output":"### Answer: CRISIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"deep water\". C[old] plus R[iver] plus ISIS=\"Oxford [reserve 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: Keen little page (4)","output":"### Answer: WEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Keen\". WEE=\"little\", plus P[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: Agile people initially take additive (10)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"additive\". SUPPLE MEN=\"Agile people\", plus T[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: Theologian in last stand \u2014 one wanting a lot (6)","output":"### Answer: BIDDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"one wanting a lot\" at auction. D[octor] of D[ivinity]=\"Theologian\", in BIER=\"last stand\" for a coffin"}
{"instruction":"You 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 misfiles delic\u00adate papers (8)","output":"### Answer: FLIMSIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"delicate papers\". (misfiles)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 trial is news (6)","output":"### Answer: LATEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"news\". LA=\"The [in] French\", plus TEST=\"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: A Parisian longs for lingerie (6)","output":"### Answer: UNDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"lingerie\". UN=\"A [in] Parisian [French]\", plus DIES=\"longs\" (as in 'dying for a 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: Hire broken machine that's regularly passed on (8)","output":"### Answer: HEIRLOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"that's regularly passed on\". (Hire)* plus LOOM=\"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: Notices a cow's tail swing (6)","output":"### Answer: SEESAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"swing\". SEES A=\"Notices a\", plus [co]W"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Random pile scattered by rotavator, for example (10)","output":"### Answer: PALINDROME \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"rotavator, for example\". (Random 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: Fish to European rules (4)","output":"### Answer: CODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"rules\". COD=\"Fish\" plus 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: River perpetually split partners (6)","output":"### Answer: SEVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"River\". EVER=\"perpetually\", inside S[outh] and N[orth], bridge \"partners\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 collected fortune from the oldest profession (8)","output":"### Answer: HARLOTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"the oldest profession\". HARRY=\"Man\", around LOT=\"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: Let Maria make up stuff (8)","output":"### Answer: MATERIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"stuff\". (Let Maria)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 restriction accepted \u2014 many affected (4)","output":"### Answer: CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"affected\". CAP=\"financial restriction\" around M=\"many\"=thousand in Roman numerals \/ short 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: Prize royal officer on board (6)","output":"### Answer: PURSER \n ### Explanation: a naval paymaster =\"officer on board\". PURSE=\"Prize\" plus R[ex]\/R[egina]=king\/queen=\"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: Vegetable child of the family eats whole (8)","output":"### Answer: SCALLION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Vegetable\". SCION=\"child of the family\", around ALL=\"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: Is girl in place of ill repute, sneering? (10)","output":"### Answer: DISMISSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"sneering\". IS MISS=\"Is girl\", in DIVE=\"place 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: Intended female to meet Scot at church (6)","output":"### Answer: FIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Intended\". F[emale] plus IAN=\"Scot\" plus 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: Inside information that gratuity's unsatisfactory (3-3)","output":"### Answer: TIP-OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Inside information\"; TIP=\"gratuity\" plus OFF=\"unsatisfactory\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intimidate colliery director, being resolute (10)","output":"### Answer: DETERMINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"resolute\". DETER=\"Intimidate\" plus MINE=\"colliery\" plus D[irector]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the beans about frosty lecture (8)","output":"### Answer: SCOLDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"lecture\". SING=\"Spill the beans\", around COLD=\"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: Fruit tree or evergreen (8)","output":"### Answer: STANDARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \"Fruit tree\" grown erect and to full height; =\"evergreen\"=something that endures"}
{"instruction":"You 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 controversial plane (6)","output":"### Answer: SMOOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"plane\" (of a surface). SH=\"Keep quiet\" around MOOT=\"controversial\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Red Sea problem (6)","output":"### Answer: ERASED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Got rid of\". (Red 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: Make a mistake in retiring for a drink (6)","output":"### Answer: SHERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"a drink\". ERR=\"Make a mistake\", around SHY=\"retiring\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 has account for jam (4)","output":"### Answer: CLOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"jam\". C[ollege] plus LOG=\"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: Upstanding characters are as patent in the county (6)","output":"### Answer: BIPEDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Upstanding characters\". I[ntellectual] P[roperty]=\"patent\" in BEDS=Bedfordshire=\"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: Meantime, I make way for firm's in-house phone system (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERCOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"in-house phone system\". INTER[**i**]M=\"Meantime\", with the **I** making way for CO[mpany]=\"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: Syrian leader in power to leave office (6)","output":"### Answer: RESIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"leave office\". S[yrian] in REIGN=\"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: States accepted by Poles, perhaps, for adoption (8)","output":"### Answer: ESPOUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"adoption\". USA=\"States\", inside (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: The French, about four in the morning, may start mating with it filling the blanks? Au contraire! (4,10)","output":"### Answer: LIVE AMMUNITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"blanks? Au contraire!\". LE=\"The [in] French\", around IV=\"four\" in Roman numerals, plus AM=\"in the morning\", plus M[ay], plus UNION=\"mating\" 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: Seeing Troy destroyed by donating a gift, for example (10)","output":"### Answer: GENEROSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"donating a gift, for example\". (Seeing Troy)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Greta Garbo's agent? (4)","output":"### Answer: AGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a thickening \"agent\". Contained in \"Greta Garbo\" \u2013 the **'s** is a contraction of '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: Nearly all of very coy men get beaten (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERCOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"beaten\". O[f] VER[y] CO[y] ME[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: Nothing underground is part of the circuit (6,4)","output":"### Answer: VACUUM TUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"part of the circuit\", an electronic component. VACUUM=\"nothing\" plus TUBE=\"underground\" 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: Line taken by screen devotee about minist\u00aderial residence, almost a game (5,4,5)","output":"### Answer: BLIND MANS BLUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"a game\". L[ine] inside BLIND=\"screen\" plus BUFF=\"devotee\", around MANS[e]=\"ministerial [i.e. clergyman's] residence, 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: Teachers' fire dies out (8)","output":"### Answer: EDIFIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Teachers\". (fire 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: Escort's performance at technological centre (6)","output":"### Answer: GIGOLO \n ### Explanation: \"Escort\". GIG=\"performance\" plus [techn]OLO[gical]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 drinks parties (5-3)","output":"### Answer: KNEES-UPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"parties\". KNEE=\"Joint\" plus SUPS=\"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: Sound made by one old lover in the wing (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNEXE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"wing\". Sounds like 'an ex'=\"one old 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: Chocolate soap? (4)","output":"### Answer: BARS \n ### Explanation: \u2026BARS can be made either of Chocolate or 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: Strong feeling includes animated extract from panel discussion (7)","output":"### Answer: PASSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Strong feeling\". (includes)*, removed from PA[nel discu]SSION"}
{"instruction":"You 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 he be 7 5 or 16 22 with 15? (8)","output":"### Answer: DOGBERRY \n ### Explanation: a character from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, prone to misusing words \u2013 he might therefore be CASTING NASTURTIUMS [aspersions] or OVER COME with EMULSION [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: Plants possibly turn as one in rising filth (11)","output":"### Answer: NASTURTIUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Plants\". (turn as), plus I=\"one\" in reversal (\"rising\") of SMUT=\"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: Fancy that is no longer focused on the ear (6)","output":"### Answer: EXOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fancy\". EX=\"that is no longer\", plus OTIC=relating to\/\"focused 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: Sing and act? Resulting in selection (7)","output":"### Answer: CASTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"selection\". (Sing 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: Tender rules, almost meant to be broken (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MALE NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Tender\" to the unwell. (rules mean[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: Might she be 7 5 or 16 22 with 15? (3,8)","output":"### Answer: MRS MALAPROP \n ### Explanation: like Dogberry, famous for the use of incorrect 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: Escape from Olga? (9)","output":"### Answer: GAOLBREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Escape\". GAOL BREAK in crossword-ese might mean (GAOL)*=>\"Olga\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 milk with muesli made available (8)","output":"### Answer: EMULSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Perhaps milk'. (muesli)* plus ON=\"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: 23 church to replace Queen's monument (7)","output":"### Answer: EDIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"monument\". 23=\"EDIFI[**ERS**]\", with C[hurch] of E[ngland] replacing **E**[lizabeth] **R**[egina]'**S**=\"Queen'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: Not just tuneless, with zero potential released (7)","output":"### Answer: UNFROZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"released\". UNF[**air**]=\"Not just\", less **air**=\"tune\", plus (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: Gives access to passages round mountain top (6)","output":"### Answer: ADMITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Gives access to\". ADITS=\"passages\", around M[ountain]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with dancing muse in river, I'm sorry I have to go (6,2)","output":"### Answer: EXCUSE ME \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"I'm sorry I have to go\". C[aught] is a cricketing abbreviation, together with (muse)*, all inside EXE=\"river\" in Devon"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perfunctory \"medic\" with heart replacement (5)","output":"### Answer: QUICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Perfunctory\". QU**a**CK=\"medic\" complete with skeptical quote marks, and with the **a\u00a0**at it's heart replaced with an **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: Second favourite revolving stage (4)","output":"### Answer: STEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"stage\". S[econd] plus reversal (\"revolving\") of PET=\"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: Old master's dreadful composition \u2014 see inside (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FEUDAL LORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Old master\". (dreadful)* with LO=\"see\" [over there!]\u00a0inside"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tart's topping dislodged by Jack's nervous movement (6)","output":"### Answer: JITTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"nervous movement\". **b**ITTER=\"Tart\", with the top **b** dislodged by J[ack]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cooler on top of fur cape, which is just awful (8)","output":"### Answer: NAFFNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"which is just awful\". Reversal (\"Back\") of FAN=\"cooler\", with the top letter of F[ur], plus NESS=\"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: Capital new look waistband (7)","output":"### Answer: NAIROBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Capital\". N[ew] plus AIR=\"look\" plus OBI=\"waistband\""}
{"instruction":"You are 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 state when completely surrounded by foreigners (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCLAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a portion of a state (nation) that is entirely surrounded by other states' territory. The cryptic definition suggests a personal unease at being among 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: X-ray unit processes not green (8)","output":"### Answer: ROENTGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: an old unit of measurement for X-rays. (not 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: Like more piano? Relate (6)","output":"### Answer: PREFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Like more\". P[iano] plus REFER=\"Relate\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to avoid ox on plain (5,5)","output":"### Answer: STEER CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Take care to avoid\". STEER=\"ox\" plu CLEAR=\"plain\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 bird back (4)","output":"### Answer: TONK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Beat\". reversal (\"back\") of KNOT=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: Easily get through Disney zone? (5)","output":"### Answer: WALTZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Easily get through\". WALT Disney, plus Z[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: Insecure person taking drugs as the answer (8)","output":"### Answer: RESPONSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"answer\". (Person)*, taking E'S=plural of E[cstasy]=\"drugs\" inside 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 country's get-out: providing former broadcaster with tax-free investment (4,4)","output":"### Answer: EXIT VISA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"A country's get-out\". EX=\"former\" plus ITV=\"broadcaster\" plus ISA=\"tax-free 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: Livestock provided in here free (6)","output":"### Answer: HEIFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Livestock\". IF=\"provided\" in (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: Old lay sister being involved with EU (7)","output":"### Answer: BEGUINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Old lay sister\" \u2013 members of a female lay Christian order. (being EU)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Paraquat has no peripheral role as water (4)","output":"### Answer: AQUA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"water\". Hidden in [Par]AQUA[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: Poem: \"The Holiday Home, the Royal Mistress and Earl\" (10)","output":"### Answer: VILLANELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Poem\". VILLA=\"Holiday Home\" plus NELL Gwyn=\"Royal Mistress\" to Charles II plus 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: Blue-pink endless island (6)","output":"### Answer: SKYROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Greek island. SKY=\"Blue\" plus ROS[e]=\"pink 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: Lively Italian piece of music: thank-you rave by jazz legend (10)","output":"### Answer: TARANTELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Lively Italian piece of music\". TA=\"thank-you\" plus RANT=\"rave\" plus ELLA Fitzgerald=\"jazz 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: Cause discolouration of a Quaker? (3)","output":"### Answer: FOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cause discolouration\" of paper\", =\"a Quaker\" \u2013 George Fox was one of their founders."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plumb ugly housing tap (3)","output":"### Answer: BUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"tap\" as in listen in on e.g. a phone line. Hidden in [Plum]B UG[ly]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Schubert's rocking \"Seven\" in E (8)","output":"### Answer: VIENNESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Like Schubert\". (Seven in E)*. Schubert's Seventh symphony was indeed in E 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: Forget studies of tragic role in curtailed Nunn production (7)","output":"### Answer: UNLEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Forget studies\". LEAR=\"tragic role\" in (Nun[n])*. Trevor Nunn directed a 2007 production of 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: Capital raised by ace inventor: zero (6)","output":"### Answer: OTTAWA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Capital\". Reversal (\"raised\") of all of A[ce] plus WATT=\"inventor\" plus O=\"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: Petty mythological abductor with hard footwear (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PARISH-PUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Petty\", parochial. PARIS=\"mythological abductor\" of Helen in the Iliad, plus H[ard] plus PUMP=\"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: Intimate chat of a lord with a good track record, reportedly (4)","output":"### Answer: COZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Intimate chat\". Sebastian Coe is a lord with a good record on track events, and COZE therefore sounds like \"Coe's\"=\"of a lord with a good track record\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pace is wrong on the rebound (4)","output":"### Answer: TROT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Pace\". Reversal (\"rebound\") of TORT=\"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: Put forward case in favour of keeping sterling (8)","output":"### Answer: PROPOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Put forward case\". PRO=\"in favour of\", plus 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: Basis for wholesaling line creates grief (6)","output":"### Answer: SORROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"grief\". S[ale] O[r] R[eturn] is a type of contract that =\"Basis for wholesaling\", plus ROW=\"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: Paying customer to make severe criticism about rotten first half performance (6)","output":"### Answer: PATRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Paying customer\". PAN=\"make severe criticism\", about (rot[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: Sociable swimmer ex\u00adpressed sympathy for sick cat (8)","output":"### Answer: PORPOISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Sociable swimmer\". Sounds like 'poor puss'=\"expressed sympathy for sick 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: Even let go of one's own identity (3)","output":"### Answer: EGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"one's own identity\". The \"Even\" letters of \"[l]E[t] G[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: Newspaper copy (6)","output":"### Answer: MIRROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Newspaper\"; =\"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: Agonised about site of US naval base (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SAN DIEGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"site of US naval base\". (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: Maverick Guatemalan let out of nearby capital (7)","output":"### Answer: MANAGUA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"nearby [Nicaraguan] capital\". (Gua[**te**]ma[**l**]an)*, with the letters of \"**let**\" 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: Fed up with exam for the most skilful (7)","output":"### Answer: DEFTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"most skilful\". reversal of \"Fed\", plus TEST=\"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: Dish is served, cut into pieces (8)","output":"### Answer: DISSEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"cut into pieces\". (is served)* \u2013 \"Dish\"=distribute indicates the 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: Anxious concerning the border (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Anxious\". ON=\"concerning\" plus 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: This queen applied for release, as originally predicted (3)","output":"### Answer: ASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"This queen applied for release\" \u2013 Cleopatra supposedly killed herself using an asp. AS, plus P[redicted]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 trying to catch a computer scam (8)","output":"### Answer: PHISHING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"computer scam\". Sounds like 'fishing\"=\"Reported trying 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: Defrauded over relationship (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TOOK IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Defrauded\". TOO=\"over\" plus KIN=\"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: Flower arrangement for relaxed cream tea? No thanks! (6)","output":"### Answer: RACEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Flower arrangement\". (cream [**t**]e[**a**])*, without **ta**=\"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: Honour vehicle crew verbally (8)","output":"### Answer: LAUREATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Honour\". Sounds like 'lorry'=\"vehicle\" and 'eight'=\"crew\" of 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: Region much fresher as broadcast (4)","output":"### Answer: AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Region\". Sounds like 'airier'=\"fresher as broadcast\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 is only half on an equal basis (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Dispute\". [i]S, plus PAR=\"equal basis\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 artist on the lathe? (6)","output":"### Answer: TURNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"An artist\", and =[someone who uses a] \"lathe\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 requires active duty shortly, I suggest (7)","output":"### Answer: ADIPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fatty\". A[ctive] D[uty] plus I plus POSE=\"suggest\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 sergeant, terribly (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Alienate\". (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: Film musical found a way to come back with old title restored (2,8)","output":"### Answer: DR DOLITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Film musical\". DR=rev(r[oa]d)=\"a way to come back\" plus (old 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: Party endorses transfers (8)","output":"### Answer: CONSIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"transfers\". CON[servative]=\"Party\" plus SIGNS=\"endorses\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Historically imprisoned one of many on Dartmoor (3)","output":"### Answer: TOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"one of many [hills] on Dartmoor\". Hidden\/imprisoned in \"[His]TOR[ically]\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Overmodest up north at the end of the last century (3)","output":"### Answer: MIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Overmodest up north\", a Scottish word meaning demure. MIM in roman numerals would be 1999, the end of the last 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: Thought once again about beasts getting distressed ending (10)","output":"### Answer: REASSESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Thought once again\". RE=\"about\" plus ASSES=\"beasts\" plus the ending of [distres]SED"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 gets off with a detective chief superintendent? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ACID HEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"One who gets off\", A C[riminal] I[nvestigation] D[epartment] HEAD=\"a detective chief superintendent\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 P, T, K and S, conducive to change without a leader (8)","output":"### Answer: UNVOICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Like P, T, K, and S\" \u2013 UNVOICED consonants in English . ([c]onducive)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 penned by another (3)","output":"### Answer: THE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Article\". Hidden in\/penned by \"[ano]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: Bring matter to court about tabloid newspaper slight (7)","output":"### Answer: FRAGILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"slight\". FILE=\"Bring matter to court\", around RAG=\"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: Central European solicitor not to participate (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OPT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"not to participate\". [Eur]OP[ean], plus TOUT=\"solicitor\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 postal system had beginnings in Delhi and Karachi (3)","output":"### Answer: DAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Old Indian postal system\". D[elhi] A[nd] K[arachi]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forewarning of submarine captain being sent back (4)","output":"### Answer: OMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Forewarning\". Reversal (\"sent back\") of NEMO=\"submarine captain\" in Jules Verne'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: Scrap part of audiotape (4)","output":"### Answer: IOTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Scrap\". Part of \"[aud]IOTA[pe]\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 painted factor\u00adies across main road (7)","output":"### Answer: MILLAIS \n ### Explanation: John Everett Millais was an English painter. MILLS=\"factories\", spread across AI=A1=\"main 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: Revolutionary infiltrating mad groups (7)","output":"### Answer: BATCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"groups\". CHE=\"Revolutionary\" infiltrating BATS=\"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: Soldier quietly qualifying for \u00a3200 in board game? (5)","output":"### Answer: PONGO \n ### Explanation: military slang for \"Soldier\". P[iano] plus ON GO=\"qualifying for 200 in\" Monopoly"}
{"instruction":"You 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 serial denial crosses mud going over boundary (9)","output":"### Answer: PERIMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"boundary\". PETER=\"Man in serial denial\" of his association with Jesus, around rev(MIRE)=\"mud going 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: Spooner gets to listen to woolly type \u2014 his radical contemporary (4,6)","output":"### Answer: KEIR HARDIE \n ### Explanation: James Keir Hardie was the first leader of the Labour Party in the UK, and a contemporary of Spooner. Spoonerism of 'hear cardie'=\"listen to woolly 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: Some solvers may love it; some others mutter (4)","output":"### Answer: SMUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Some solvers may love it\"? Hidden in \"otherS MUTter\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 man attending place of worship, posing as an impressive leader? (12)","output":"### Answer: CHURCHILLIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"as an impressive leader\". ILL=\"Bad\" plus IAN=\"man\", after (\"attending\") CHURCH=\"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: Sports club facility \u2014 it's about danglin' dress? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: CHANGING ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Sports club facility\". C[irca]=\"about\" plus HANGIN'=danglin' plus GROOM=\"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: One bird's losing the way, one bird (4)","output":"### Answer: IBIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"one bird\". I=\"One\" plus BI[**rd**]'S, where **rd**=road=\"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: Legendary German greeting bald nerd, nastily (10)","output":"### Answer: HILDEBRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Legendary German\" . HI=\"greeting\" plus (bald 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: Smoke close to Yorkshire river captured by histor\u00adian (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LONDON IVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Smoke\". ON DON=\"close to Yorkshire river\", inside LIVY=\"historian\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 has classy port brought round (5)","output":"### Answer: AUDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Poet\". U=\"classy\", with ADEN=Yemeni \"port\" 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: Relief when fools get sent back and put inside (5-2)","output":"### Answer: STAND-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Relief\". rev(NITS)=\"fools get sent back\", with AND put 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: Doesn't get deeply involved with canoes? (7)","output":"### Answer: PADDLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Doesn't get deeply involved\" in water; =\"canoes\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and donkey seen across river (6)","output":"### Answer: MOPOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Bird\". MOKE=\"donkey\" around PO=\"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: The Italian goes after fast food (6)","output":"### Answer: LENTIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"food\". IL=\"The Italian\", after LENT=Christian \"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: Saw dad in strange hat, trim having bit of gold in it (10)","output":"### Answer: APOPHTHEGM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Saw\", a pithy saying. POP=\"dad\" in (hat)*, plus HEM=\"trim\" with G[old] 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: Great meal one page brought out (5)","output":"### Answer: SUPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Great\". SUP[**p**]ER=\"meal\", minus **p**[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: Smart on top, is that woman in rubber? (9)","output":"### Answer: BURNISHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"rubber\". BURN=\"Smart\", on top of IS and HER=\"that 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: Who perhaps shows merit, old whizz (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TIME LORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor \"Who, perhaps\". (merit 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: Abusive stuff coming in torrent \u2014 troublemaker getting maiden trapped (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HATE MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Abusive stuff\". HAIL=\"torrent\", around ATE=Greek goddess of mischief=\"troublemaker\" and M[aiden]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 struggle concl\u00aduded by small examination (8)","output":"### Answer: SCRUTINY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"examination\". SCRU[m]=\"Endless struggle\" plus TINY=\"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: Something potential creaky to baffle the bosses? (10)","output":"### Answer: FLOORBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Something potential[ly] creaky\". FLOOR BOARD=\"baffle the bosses\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 form of book to enthral any number in translation (9)","output":"### Answer: RENDITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"translation\". R[ight] plus EDITION=\"form of book\" around N[umber]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in area besieged by ladies and gentlemen? (1,1,6)","output":"### Answer: W C FIELDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Comedian\". FIELD=\"area\", besieged by WC's=\"ladies and gentlemen\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 had a nice estate (8)","output":"### Answer: HACIENDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"estate\". (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: Composer to deal with sounds (6)","output":"### Answer: HANDEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Composer\". Sounds like 'handle'=\"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: A university lecturer is a lord (6)","output":"### Answer: ADONIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a current Labour \"lord\". A DON IS=\"A university lecturer 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: Doctor sure to run out of words (3,2)","output":"### Answer: DRY UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"run out of words\". DR, plus YUP=\"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: Down with runners fitted with electronic part of 8 21 25 (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BLUE SKIES \n ### Explanation: A song from T.G.A.S., written by Berlin and sung by Ella Fitzgerald among others. BLUE=\"down\", plus SKIS=\"runners\", around E[lectronic]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 allusion to Fitzgerald's work about dynasty: \"A major 20th-century contribution to culture\" (3,5,8,8)","output":"### Answer: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"A major 20th-century contribution to culture\" , notably sung by Ella \"Fitzgerald\" . F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is referred to as [a \/] \"THE GREAT AMERICAN BOOK\" [\/ Novel], around SONG=a Chinese \"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: Timber-lined housing contributor to 8 21 25 (6)","output":"### Answer: BERLIN \n ### Explanation: Irving Berlin , contributor to T.G.A.S.. Hidden in \"[Tim]BER-LIN[ed]\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 a new paragraph: \"Accepted depression \u2026\"? (6)","output":"### Answer: INDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Start a new paragraph\". IN=\"accepted\", plus DENT=\"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: Made upright again, so not officially recognised by the Stock Exchange? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNLISTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"not officially recognised by the Stock Exchange\". LISTED\/listing=not upright, so UNLISTED=\"Made upright 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: Religious choir leader causing prison uprising on Dartmoor, say (6)","output":"### Answer: CANTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Religious choir leader\". CAN=\"prison\" plus TOR=a hill\/\"uprising on Dartmoor, 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: Fort put right inside specially constructed moat (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE ALAMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fort\". HEAL=\"put right\" inside (moat)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 name it, it's acceptable as part of 8 21 25 (8,4)","output":"### Answer: ANYTHING GOES \n ### Explanation: A song from TGAS, from the Cole Porter musical of the same name. Also =\"You name it, it's 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: Peelers' practice of immersing the underworld in biblical content, briefly (6)","output":"### Answer: NUDISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Peeler's practice\". DIS=\"the underworld\", in NUM[bers]=the common abbreviation for the Biblical 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: Old drink, one much represented in 8 21 25 (6)","output":"### Answer: PORTER \n ### Explanation: Cole Porter , writer of many songs in T.G.A.S. ; also=\"Old drink\", a dark London 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: Violet almost lodging with love (6)","output":"### Answer: INDIGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Violet\". Almost IN DIG[s]=\"lodging\", plus O=\"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: Great interpreter of 8 21 25 (but not the one mentioned therein) (4)","output":"### Answer: ELLA \n ### Explanation: Ella Fitzgerald, an interpreter of T.G.A.S., but not the Fitzgerald that the 8\/21\/25 clue refers 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: Record past, up to yesterday's ultimate revelation (9)","output":"### Answer: DISCOVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"revelation\". DISC=\"Record\", plus OVER=\"past\", plus [yesterda]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: Playwright: \"I didn't get that in bar\" (5)","output":"### Answer: BEHAN \n ### Explanation: Playwright Brendan BEHAN . EH=excuse me?=\"I didn't get that\", in BAN=\"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: Gunshot tune played as preparation (7)","output":"### Answer: UNGUENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"preparation\". (Gun)* plus (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: Sensed salmon (5)","output":"### Answer: SMELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Sensed\", =\"salmon\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 tin (result of too much rain) being cared for (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN TRUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"being cared for\". (tin)*, plus RUST=\"result of too much 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: Officer getting vessel to change direction (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBALTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: military \"Officer\". SUB[marine]=\"vessel\", plus ALTER=\"change\", plus N[orth]=\"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: Gloria's sporting fine opal (7)","output":"### Answer: GIRASOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"fire opal\". (Gloria'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: Fancy rim is deep, which is not skin-deep (9)","output":"### Answer: EPIDERMIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"not skin-deep\", the outer layer of skin. (rim is 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: A word to the wise exemplifies such usage of a retuned mandolin (9)","output":"### Answer: ADNOMINAL \n ### Explanation: Of an adjective being used as a noun, such as \"the wise\" in that phrase. A plus (mandolin)"}
{"instruction":"You 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, in-car, flashy water holder (4,5)","output":"### Answer: RAIN CLOUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"water holder\". (in-car)* plus LOUD=\"flashy\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"Matron, I developed stomach pains\" (7)","output":"### Answer: TORMINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"stomach pains\". (Matron, 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: Kelly and relative forming group? (7)","output":"### Answer: GENESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the rock band or \"group\" [and =\"forming\"?]. GENE \"Kelly\", plus SIS[ter]=\"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: Persistent Egyptian god breaks twice as much, having no oxygen (7)","output":"### Answer: DURABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Persistent\". RA=\"Egyptian god\", breaking into D[**o**]UBLE=\"twice as much\" but with no **O**[xygen]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lowbrow entertainment \u2014 god, turn over! (5)","output":"### Answer: PANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Lowbrow entertainment\". PAN=the Greek \"god\", plus T[urn] O[ver]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perverse old you, catching a viral disease which is connected with resin (5)","output":"### Answer: EPOXY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"[connected with]\u00a0resin\". (YE)*=\"Perverse old you\", around POX=\"viral 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: Game to stick pea, we hear, in honey (3,3)","output":"### Answer: CUP TIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Game\". P=\"pea, we hear\", in CUTIE=\"honey\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somewhere in 23, something that might tempt a parent endlessly? (6)","output":"### Answer: MUMBAI \n ### Explanation: a city in INDIA. MUM BAI[t]=\"something that might tempt a parent 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: List first of names between us. say (4)","output":"### Answer: MENU \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"List\". N[ames]=\"first of names\", between ME & U='me and you'=\"us, say\". I wonder if this has been done before as ME 'N' U, which was my original attempt at 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: Number discussed then better, it's good to admit, as an indicator (10)","output":"### Answer: FOREFINGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"indicator\". FORE sounds like 'four'=\"Number discussed\", plus FINER=\"better\" around 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: Obscure Auden repertoire initially remaining on the bookshelf? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"remaining on the bookshelf\". (Auden r[epertoire])"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somewhere in 23, arraigns criminal (8)","output":"### Answer: SRINAGAR \n ### Explanation: another city in INDIA. (arraigns)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 into eating fool (4-1-4)","output":"### Answer: DING-A-LING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"fool\". GAL=\"Female\" inside DINING=\"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: Supporter after job (4)","output":"### Answer: POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Supporter\"; =\"after\"; =\"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: Six abandoning support for members somewhere in 23 (4)","output":"### Answer: AGRA \n ### Explanation: another city in INDIA. [**vi**]AGRA=\"support for members\", where **vi**=\"Six\" in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 border carrying disease beyond back of house (9)","output":"### Answer: EFFLUENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Flower\", an outflow. FENCE=\"border\" around FLU=\"disease\", all after [hous]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: In cell, our not entirely round cell bodies (8)","output":"### Answer: NUCLEOLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"cell bodies\". (In cell ou[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: Coterie \u2014 measure of intelligence restricted by one of these? (6)","output":"### Answer: CLIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Coterie\". IQ=\"measure of intelligence\", inside CLUE=\"one of 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: Crab has gone to scuttle past mongrel on soft earth (10)","output":"### Answer: CURMUDGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Crab\". (gone)*, after CUR=\"mongrel and MUD=\"soft 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: Shop somewhere in 23, say? (4)","output":"### Answer: DELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Shop\". Sounds like 'Delhi\", another Indian 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: Chicken's job always to punch fish (6)","output":"### Answer: LAYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Chicken's job. AY=for ever=\"always\", inside LING=a \"fish\" of the cod 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: Embroidered, yet was covered in beads? (6)","output":"### Answer: SWEATY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"covered in beads\" of sweat. (yet 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: Shade found in middle of precinct somewhere in 23 (7)","output":"### Answer: CHENNAI \n ### Explanation: another Indian city. HENNA=\"Shade\" i.e. the colour of the dye, inside [pre]CI[nct]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 somewhere in 23, about right (5)","output":"### Answer: PRUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fruit\". PUNE is an Indian city, about 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: Where Cubans were asked to place their trust, I don't believe (7)","output":"### Answer: INFIDEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"I don't believe\". Cubans were asked to trust IN FIDEL [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: Dirty place for entertainment, roof blowing off (6)","output":"### Answer: UNFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Dirty\". [f]UNFAIR"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on a body of knowledge somewhere in 23 (9)","output":"### Answer: BANGALORE \n ### Explanation: another Indian city. BANG=\"Report\" as in the sound of a gunshot, plus A plus LORE=\"body of 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: I complain at length about tennis elbow for starters, being repetitive (7)","output":"### Answer: ITERANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"repetitive\". I RANT=\"I complain at length\", around T[ennis] E[lbow]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is attached, then not \u2014 one assessing the cost to secure it? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: PRISON OFFICER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Screw\". IS ON & OFF=\"is attached, then not\", inside PRICER=\"one assessing the 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: I'm surprised to see old Russian premier casually embracing green (9)","output":"### Answer: GORBLIMEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"I'm surprised\". GORBY=nickname for Gorbachev=\"old Russian premier[,]\u00a0casually\", around LIME=\"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: Write about American city, American America just like you'd expect (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AS USUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"just like you'd expect\". Reversal [\"Write about\"] of L[os] A[ngeles]=\"American city\" plus US=\"America\" plus USA=\"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: But adversity comes later, perhaps, for somewhere in 23? (7)","output":"### Answer: LUCKNOW \n ### Explanation: another Indian city\". LUCK NOW, adversity 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: Old Irishman describing rugby with the ultimate in ugly savagery (7)","output":"### Answer: CRUELTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"savagery\". CELT=\"Old Irishman\", around R[ugby] U[nion], plus [ugl]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: Court office unable to act? (6)","output":"### Answer: WOODEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"unable to act\". WOO=\"Court\" plus DEN=\"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: Land essential to find, I assume (5)","output":"### Answer: INDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Land\". Hidden in [f]IND I A[ssume]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A grizzly infant? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BEAR CUB \n ### Explanation: cryptic 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: Dispensed with red tape \u2014 came to the point (7)","output":"### Answer: TAPERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"came to the point\". (red 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: Shanty for the rest of the sailors (5)","output":"### Answer: CABIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Shanty\", =\"for the rest of [the] 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: Bill without a single wrong number (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"number\", something that makes you numb. AC[count]=\"Bill\", around (a 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: Cover for an art-nouveau designer (10)","output":"### Answer: MACKINTOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cover\" raincoat; Charles Rennie Mackintosh=\"art-nouveau 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: Uncle Remus's brother (4)","output":"### Answer: BRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"brother\" \u2013 BR'ER Rabbit is the main character from Uncle Remus"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Actual site for another share out (12)","output":"### Answer: REALLOCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"another share out\". REAL=\"actual\" plus LOCATION=\"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: Source of unfair advantage that could result in cold and hostile exchange around jobcentre (3,6,3)","output":"### Answer: OLD SCHOOL TIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Source of unfair advantage\". (cold hostile)* around the centre of [j]O[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: Dance circle lost member (4)","output":"### Answer: LIMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"member\". LIMB[**o**]=\"Dance\" with a lost **o**=\"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: Order great changes, going in a bad direction (10)","output":"### Answer: RETROGRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"going in a bad direction\". (Order 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: Start of playtime (7-2)","output":"### Answer: CURTAIN-UP \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 the start of play | 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: Actual number in the kingdom (5)","output":"### Answer: REALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"kingdom\". REAL=\"Actual\" again, plus M=\"number\"=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: Not precious stones, but possibly worn (7)","output":"### Answer: PEBBLES \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 Not precious stones, but possibly worn down by 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: Walked back around a chap sleeping (7)","output":"### Answer: DORMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"sleeping\". Reversal of TROD=\"Walked back\" around MAN=\"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: Change into suit (6)","output":"### Answer: BECOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Change into\"; =\"suit\", to look flattering 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: Superior office (6)","output":"### Answer: ABBACY \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 Superior meaning the head of 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: Private communication of faith (10)","output":"### Answer: CONFIDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Private communication\"; =\"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: It's most desirable to enclose a wild animal (5)","output":"### Answer: BEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"wild animal\". BEST=\"It's most desirable\", around 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: May be spotted in the woods, wearing a cap (9)","output":"### Answer: TOADSTOOL \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 having a spotted pattern, and the cap is the top of a toadstool"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sheet? (4)","output":"### Answer: PAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Call\" using a pager; =\"sheet\" of 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: The others have sound rule for control (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"control\". REST=\"The others\", plus RAIN which sounds like 'reign'=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: The principle of no credit (8)","output":"### Answer: DOCTRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"The principle\". (no credit)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 stays well away from work (10)","output":"### Answer: MALINGERER \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition, someone who stays away from work, despite being \"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: They are free finally, but should still be tied up (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE ENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"should still be tied up\". LOOSE ENDS are loose at the end i.e. \"free finally\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 hat for the dunce? (8)","output":"### Answer: FOOLSCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Paper\"; possibly = a fool's cap = \"hat for the dunce\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 old gardener's chest came material for his mate (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ADAMS RIB \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 ADAM is the old gardener as he used to belong in the Garden of Eden, and from his chest came the RIB from which Eve was 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: Prohibition put on two articles of fruit (6)","output":"### Answer: BANANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"fruit\". BAN=\"Prohibition\", plus AN plus A=\"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: Allow to advise on how to treat straight hair (6)","output":"### Answer: PERMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Allow\". PERM IT is how one might \"advise on how to treat straight 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: Fast, clear round for father in the ascendancy (5)","output":"### Answer: RAPID \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fast\". RID=\"clear\", around reversal of PA=\"father in the ascendancy\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 filled by a knight? (4)","output":"### Answer: MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Post\" as in letters; MAIL armour might be filled by a knight"}
{"instruction":"You 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 can strip (4,4)","output":"### Answer: JOHN PEEL \n ### Explanation: is a DJ. JOHN=can=lavatory, plus PEEL=\"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: Witness of crimes, Pythagoras (4)","output":"### Answer: ESPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Witness\". Hidden in \"crimES PYthagoras\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winter weather, possibly lasting for 3 (6,4)","output":"### Answer: JANICE LONG \n ### Explanation: is a DJ. JAN[uary] ICE=\"Winter weather, possibly\", plus LONG=\"lasting\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 eating nothing, it's my flab that's surprising? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FATBOY SLIM \n ### Explanation: is a DJ. (it's my flab)*, around O=nothing, and a surface that alludes to his stage 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: Allied forces primarily failing to catch terrorist leader, cursed (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ILL-FATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"cursed\". (Allied F[orces])*, around T[errorist]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with two degrees taking in the Kentucky Derby, perhaps? (7)","output":"### Answer: MAHATMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Wise man\". MA and MA are \"two degrees\", around HAT=\"Derby, perhaps\" \u2013 I think \"Kentucky\" refers to the fact that \"Derby\" for a bowler hat is an American 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: Dog that's nosy, just inquisitive, heads after bottom (7)","output":"### Answer: BASENJI \n ### Explanation: an African dog. N[osy] J[ust] I[nquisitive], after BASE=\"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: Though future perhaps healthy, given drug? Lozenge required (8)","output":"### Answer: PASTILLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Lozenge\". PAST ILL, \"Though future perhaps healthy\", plus E[cstacy]=\"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: Backing singer Jones has personal musical style (6)","output":"### Answer: MOTOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"musical style\". TOM \"Jones\" is the singer, reversed (\"Backing\"), plus OWN=\"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: 12 24 across, one preparing a feast fit for a conqueror? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: NORMAN COOK \n ### Explanation: aka FATBOY SLIM. A NORMAN COOK might have prepared a feast for William the Conqueror"}
{"instruction":"You 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 carves his initial in nonsensical scrawling (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CHRIS EVANS \n ### Explanation: is a DJ. (carves his n[onsensical])"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Extremes in heavy drinker, overpowering even, producing gas (8)","output":"### Answer: HYDROGEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"gas\". The \"Extremes\" or outermost letters of H[eav]Y D[rinke]R O[verpowerin]G E[ve]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: Nation first to tag bird among feathers round neck (8)","output":"### Answer: BOTSWANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Nation\". T[ag] plus SWAN=\"bird\" inside BOA=\"feathers around 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: 500 minute laps? Time must come off for motor race (4)","output":"### Answer: INDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"motor race\". D=\"500\u2033 in Roman numerals, with [**t**]INY=\"minute\" lapping around it, minus the **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: Bird going after runner, hit player (6)","output":"### Answer: DEEJAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"hit player\", a player of hits. JAY=\"Bird\", after DEE=\"runner\"=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: Beach welcoming first of lovelies, the ultimate in Prince Harry's group (7)","output":"### Answer: BLONDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Debbie \"Harry's group\". BONDI Beach in Sydney, around L[ovelies], plus [Princ]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: Paul a crackhead, Paul high \u2014 I'll put my hands up (3,5)","output":"### Answer: MEA CULPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"I'll put my hands up\". ME=\"Paul\" the setter, plus A plus C[rack] plus (Paul)"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 of owls climbing post to access the chick feeder? (10)","output":"### Answer: PARLIAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"A number of owls\" \u2013 the collective noun for owls. MAIL=\"post\", reversed (\"climbing\") and inside PARENT=\"chick feeder\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 cause, with investment of unspecified figure, is normal practice (6)","output":"### Answer: USANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"normal practice\". (cause)* around N=\"unspecified 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: Mole yet to negotiate with Mubarak (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BEAUTY MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Mole\". (yet Mubarak)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Europeans in the distance, Italian of sorts (8)","output":"### Answer: MILANESE \n ### Explanation: a sort of Italian. [d]ANES=\"Topless Europeans\" in MILE=\"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: 3 as absorbed by happiness (2,6)","output":"### Answer: JO WHILEY \n ### Explanation: is a DJ. WHILE=\"as\", inside JOY=\"happiness\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 sign bearing direction that avoids the centre (7)","output":"### Answer: LESOTHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Country\". LEO=star \"sign\", around SO[u]TH"}
{"instruction":"You 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 punching wizard right here, right now! (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"right here, right now\" \u2013 also the name of a Fatboy Slim song. TON=\"Heavy\/weight\", around ACE=\"wizard\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Write up a novel, then fashion the subject of a comic opera (6)","output":"### Answer: MIKADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"subject of a comic opera\". A plus KIM=\"novel\" by Rudyard Kipling, all reversed (\"Write up\"), then plus DO=\"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: Kiss record flipped over in the middle (4)","output":"### Answer: SNOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Kiss\". SONG=\"record\", with its middle two letters flipped over i.e. interchanged"}
{"instruction":"You 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 play Viola's stopped by a knight in the country (8)","output":"### Answer: SLOVAKIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"country\". (Viola's)* around A plus K[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: Cattle food from trough changing hands (6)","output":"### Answer: MANGEL \n ### Explanation: A variety of beet cultivated as \"Cattle food\". MANGE[**r**]=\"trough\", changing its **r**[ight] hand for a 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: Father takes turn with little inclination (8)","output":"### Answer: APPETITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"inclination\". PA=\"Father\" reversed (\"takes turn\"), plus PETITE=\"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: Hollywood star, one of 12 drinking G&T (6)","output":"### Answer: BOGART \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Hollywood star\". (BOAR G 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: Fastens covers over farm animals (5)","output":"### Answer: BOARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"farm animals\", male pigs. BARS=\"Fastens\", around O[ver]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One circle converted to square (9)","output":"### Answer: RECONCILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"square\". (One 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: Characteristic step heard after troops' second entry into the Tower (8,4)","output":"### Answer: TRAITORS GATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"entry into the Tower\" of London . TRAIT=\"Characteristic\", plus GATE which sounds like 'gait'=\"step heard\", after O[rdinary] R[egiments'] = \"troops'\" plus S[econd]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 asked for it in due course (2,4,4,2)","output":"### Answer: AS TIME GOES BY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"in due course\". Humphrey Bogart asks Sam to play the song *As Time Goes By* in Casablanca."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Summary of artist's stage exit is not recorded (3,6)","output":"### Answer: OFF CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"not recorded\". OFF CAME R[oyal] A[cademician]=\"Summary of artist's stage 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: Little woman in song knocked back wine (5)","output":"### Answer: RIOJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"wine\". JO=\"Little woman\"=character from Little Women, inside AIR=\"song\", all reversed (\"knocked 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: Urgency ranking, say, overturned after short hearing (6)","output":"### Answer: TRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Urgency ranking\". E.G.=\"say\", reversed (\"overturned\"), after TRIA[l]=\"short 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: Snake's come a cropper, an unexpected bonus (8)","output":"### Answer: WINDFALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"an unexpected bonus\". WIND=\"Snake\"=writhe, plus FALL=\"cropper\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 of course could find it tricky to follow on (3-3)","output":"### Answer: DOG-LEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: a golf course with a bent fairway => a \"Player of [a golf] course could find it tricky\". DOG=\"follow\", plus LEG side=\"on\" side 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: Definitely trendy equipment for use in bed (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN SPADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Definitely\", extremely. IN=\"trendy\" plus SPADES=\"equipment for use in [a garden] 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: Cast getting hold of adult books in poor condition (6)","output":"### Answer: SHABBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"in poor condition\". SHY=\"Cast\"=throw, around A[dult] plus two B[ook]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: Solitary individual old pub's managed without (6)","output":"### Answer: ORPHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Solitary individual\". O[ld], plus P[ublic] H[ouse] inside 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: I'm nature's fluid remedy for disease (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTISERUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"remedy for disease\". (I'm nature'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: Confused in calling the French \"Dutch\" (12)","output":"### Answer: INTERMINGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Confused\". IN, plus TERMING=\"calling\" plus LE=\"the [in] French\" plus D[utch]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unpalatable fruit or a cereal? (5)","output":"### Answer: ACORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Unpalatable fruit\". A plus CORN=\"cereal\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dignity \u2014 informer briefly clutches Bible with it (8)","output":"### Answer: GRAVITAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Dignity\". GRAS[s]=\"informer briefly\", around A[uthorised] V[ersion]=\"Bible\" plus 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: Production of Cats, say, editor covered haphazardly (8)","output":"### Answer: LITTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"covered haphazardly\". LITTER=\"Production of Cats, say\", plus ED[itor]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 into care managed by an oldie (12)","output":"### Answer: OCTOGENARIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"oldie\". (Go into care)* plus 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: Nasty smells on the rise until most of mug dried out (7,2)","output":"### Answer: SOBERED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"dried out\". B[ody] O[dour]S=\"Nasty smells\", reversed (\"on the rise\"), plus ERE=\"until\", plus DUP[e]=\"most of mug\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Frisked about and drove cat wild (8)","output":"### Answer: CAVORTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Frisked about\". (drove 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: What choirs do about sound of violent shoving? (8)","output":"### Answer: STUFFING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"shoving\". SING=\"What choirs do\", around TUFF which sounds like 'tough'=\"violent\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 giving orders to tie up chicken (6)","output":"### Answer: COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"chicken\". C[ommanding] O[fficer] =\"Officer giving orders\", plus WARD=\"tie up\"=guard\/enclose"}
{"instruction":"You 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 depressed everyone coming in from the south (6)","output":"### Answer: DALLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"US city\". SAD=\"depressed\", with ALL=\"everyone\" inside, all reversed (\"from the 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: Wife leaves deviously to get fish (5)","output":"### Answer: ANGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"fish\". [**w**]ANGLE=to get deviously, minus **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: Bosses' exclusion of yob that's drunk wine, wasting hours (7)","output":"### Answer: LOCKOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Bosses' exclusion\". LOUT=\"yob\", around [**h**]OCK=German white wine, minus the **h**[ours]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 publisher, strange breed never boozing\u00a0(7)","output":"### Answer: DEBRETT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Old publisher\" .\u00a0(breed)* plus T[ee]T[otal]=\"never boozing\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 publisher and editor turning on the silly office supervisor (7)","output":"### Answer: ~~DEBRETT~~ \n ### Explanation: =\"Old publisher\" . ED[itor], reversed (\"turning\"), plus David BRENT=\"silly office supervisor\", or so I 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: Comes first, eats inside \u2014 problem with digestion? (9)","output":"### Answer: WINDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"problem with digestion\". WINS=\"Comes first\", with DINES=\"eats\" 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: In the finish this person is correct (5)","output":"### Answer: EMEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"correct\". END=\"finish\", around ME=\"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: Be disloyal to work \u2014 keep quiet at first (4)","output":"### Answer: SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Be disloyal to\", to inform on someone. OP=\"work\", with SH=\"quiet\" 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: Former PM's about to have drink, making a series of notes (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MAJOR SCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"a series of notes\". [John] MAJOR'S=\"Former PM's\", plus C[irca]=\"about\", 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: Old trader in posh car going to meet the Queen (6)","output":"### Answer: MERCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Old trader\", historic term for a textiles seller. MERC[edes]=\"posh car\", plus E[lizabeth] 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: Ornament \u2014 spot one to be collected (7)","output":"### Answer: BIBELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Ornament\". BLOT=\"spot\", with I=\"one\" and BE 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: What you do when going to a bishop for pardon (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"pardon\". SOLVE=\"What you [as the crossword solver] do\", after A B[ishop]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 entertain province's exile (6)","output":"### Answer: BANISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"exile\". BASH=\"Party\" around N[orthern] I[reland]=\"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: Report of model well above size zero brings confusion (5-5)","output":"### Answer: HURLY-BURLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"confusion\". HURLY sounds like [Liz] Hurley=\"Report of model\", plus BURLY=\"well above size 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: A bird such as this may be seen in Egyptian city (4)","output":"### Answer: SWAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"bird\". A SWAN would make Aswan=\"Egyptian 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: Bright bunch of blokes with a certain sort of appeal (5)","output":"### Answer: MENSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Bright bunch\". MEN=\"blokes\" plus S[ex] A[ppeal]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bigger, no longer needs looking after (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Getting bigger\". EX=\"no longer\" plus TENDING=\"looking 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: Estate workers catching salmon primarily in river (7)","output":"### Answer: DEMESNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Estate\". MEN=\"workers\" around S[almon], all inside DEE=\"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: More flexible meal deal finally being introduced (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPPLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"More flexible\". SUPPER=\"meal\", around [dea]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: Grounds surrounding West Sussex market town (5)","output":"### Answer: LEWES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Sussex market town\". LEES=sediment=e.g. coffee \"Grounds\" around W[est]."}
{"instruction":"You 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 drinking from tinnies gather for song? (7)","output":"### Answer: CANZONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"song\". CAN ZONE=\"Where those drinking from tinnies gather \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: Egg and something greasy served up in meat dish (4)","output":"### Answer: OLIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"meat dish\", a stew. O=\"Egg\", plus OIL=\"something greasy\" reversed (\"served 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: Enquire: \"A fee, possibly?\" \u2014 you once having penned that poem (3,6,6)","output":"### Answer: THE FAERIE QUEENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"poem\". (Enquire A fee)*, inside THEE=\"you[,] 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: Upsets in party \u2014 then see a mob bustle about (15)","output":"### Answer: DISCOMBOBULATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Upsets\". DISCO=\"party\", plus (a mob bustle)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 stabber may land on one (10)","output":"### Answer: BREASTBONE \n ### Explanation: (stabber)* on ONE, &lit=\"Wicked stabber may land on 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: I shout, it is said, and watch closely (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"watch closely\". Sounds like 'I bawl'=\"I shout, it is 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 girl in exam is neater than all the rest (7)","output":"### Answer: TIDIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"neater than all the rest\". I=\"One\" plus DI[ana]=\"girl\" in TEST=\"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: Excursion transporting a hundred female partners to watch men? Rascals! (10)","output":"### Answer: SCALLYWAGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Rascals\". SALLY=\"Excursion\", around C=\"a hundred\" in Roman numerals, plus W[ives] A[nd] G[irlfriends]S=\"female partners to watch 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: A phoney party leader being sheepish? (7)","output":"### Answer: ASHAMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"sheepish\". A plus SHAM=\"phoney\" plus ED [Miliband]=\"party 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: Country fellow's upset about ancient city, one going under (7)","output":"### Answer: SURINAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Country\". MAN'S=\"fellow's), reversed (\"upset\") and around UR=\"ancient city\" plus I=\"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 observed on promontory (7)","output":"### Answer: SAWBILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Bird\". SAW=\"observed\" on BILL=\"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: Name of political leader wanting Right to oust Left in the country (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"country\". NIGE[**l**] Farage=\"political leader\", with R[ight] ousting **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: Type of biscuit containers in kitchen knocked over (4)","output":"### Answer: SNAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Type of biscuit\". PANS=\"containers in kitchen\", reversed (\"knocked 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: Social animal's head nibbled a filling form of food (1,3,2,1,2)","output":"### Answer: A BIT OF A DO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Social\" event. A[nimal] plus BIT=\"nibbled\" plus A inside=\"filling\" (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: Clue to father of animal? (5)","output":"### Answer: PANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"animal\". Not sure how to parse this \u2013 P AND A, which spells out PA=\"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: Animal of rank eating half a horse (5)","output":"### Answer: TIGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Animal\". TIER=\"rank\" eating G=\"half a horse\"=gee[-gee]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 normal to make dancing bear caper without money (9)","output":"### Answer: ABERRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"It's not normal\". (bear)* plus [**p**]RANCE=\"caper\" without **p**[enny]=\"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: Has-been, broken spirit, lamenting (7)","output":"### Answer: BANSHEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"spirit, lamenting\". (Has-been)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 uniform \u2014 form of cover is covert (7)","output":"### Answer: UTILISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Utilise\". U[niform] plus TILE=\"form of cover\", with IS inside i.e. \"covert\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Caracas: not as exotic as an African capital (5)","output":"### Answer: ACCRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"African capital\". (Carac[**as**])* without the \"**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: A welcome approach? (3)","output":"### Answer: AVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"A welcome\" in Latin; =\"approach\" in the sense of AVE[nue]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of animal by its parent (5)","output":"### Answer: DOGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Teaching\". DOG=\"animal\" plus MA=\"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: Waddle about with right loafer (7)","output":"### Answer: DAWDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"loafer\". (Waddle)* with 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: Pressure intensified and produced hail (7)","output":"### Answer: PRAISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"hail\". P[ressure] plus RAISED=\"intensified\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amusing chap, Don: perhaps he might join AA? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: CAR DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"perhaps he might join AA\". CARD=\"Amusing chap\" plus the RIVER Don 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: Making an animal noise, children hang around (5)","output":"### Answer: MOOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"hang around\". MOO=\"Making an animal noise\" plus CH[ildren]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 given quarter in hovel, with hindsight (5)","output":"### Answer: MULES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Animals\". E[ast]=\"quarter\" (compass direction) in SLUM=\"hovel\" reversed i.e. \"with hindsight\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Misguided terror legislation introduced \u2014 it maintains an open wound (9)","output":"### Answer: RETRACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"it maintains an open wound\", a surgical instrument. (terror)* around ACT=\"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: Animal spirit of small wooden vessel (6)","output":"### Answer: PIGGIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"a small wooden vessel\", a pail or bowl. PIG=\"Animal\" plus GIN=\"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: Dramatic split worth a full apology? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: FOURTH WALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Dramatic split\". (worth a full)* \u2013 not seen \"apology?\" as an anagram indicator, is it standing in for \"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: Container to take animal food (6)","output":"### Answer: CANAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"food\". CAN=\"Container\" plus APE=\"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: Animal clue: odd little thing (8)","output":"### Answer: MOLECULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"little thing\". MOLE=\"Animal\" plus (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: Prompt small audible noise from animal (4)","output":"### Answer: SPUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Prompt\". S[mall] plus PUR which sounds like 'purr' = \"audible noise from 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: Slaughter of gnu in den without respite (8)","output":"### Answer: UNENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"without respite\". (gnu in den)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Produced from animal earmarked as a potential father (4)","output":"### Answer: MALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"a potential father\". Hidden in \"ani**MAL E**armarked\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 with a number of whiskers (5)","output":"### Answer: BEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"whiskers\". BEAR=\"animal\" plus D=\"number\", 500 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 wild animal and dine on hot food (6,4)","output":"### Answer: INDIAN MEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"hot food\". (animal dine)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 spirit, ultimately wild (5)","output":"### Answer: ELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Animal\", a South African antelope. \u00c9LAN=\"spirit\" plus [wil]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: Animal only just taking off head of chicken (8)","output":"### Answer: COWARDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"chicken\". COW=\"Animal\" plus [h]ARDLY=\"only just[,] taking off 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: Animal, one last pair to appear, God willing, on vessel to save them (8)","output":"### Answer: AARDVARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Animal\". A=\"one\", plus the last pair of letters of [appe]AR, plus D[eo] V[olente]=\"God willing\" in Latin, plus ARK=\"vessel to save 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: Boatman, cruel to put animal in oven dish (6)","output":"### Answer: PIRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Boatman, cruel\". RAT=\"animal\" in PIE=\"oven 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: Way to get food for animals (6)","output":"### Answer: STOATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"animals\". ST[reet]=\"Way\" plus OATS=\"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: Failed animal in role of team leader (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CAME LAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Failed\". CAMEL=\"animal\" plus AS=\"in role of\" plus T[eam]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mounted headless horse in horror (4)","output":"### Answer: ROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Mounted\". ([h]orse)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with pronounced whiskers (4)","output":"### Answer: HARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Animal\" \/ =&lit. HARE sounds like 'hair' i.e. \"pronouced 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: In a sense the doctor was sent back as redundant (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TOO MUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"redundant\". M[edical] O[fficer]=\"doctor\" reversed (\"sent back\") and inside TOUCH i.e. \"In a 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: Sailors' smokes (7)","output":"### Answer: REEFERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Sailors\"=midshipmen; =\"smokes\"=cigarettes containing 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: Extravagant version of true love (5)","output":"### Answer: OUTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Extravagant\". (true O)*, where O=\"love\"=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: Penitent habit of clergy after dismissal (9)","output":"### Answer: SACKCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Penitent habit\". CLOTH=\"clergy\", after SACK=\"dismissal\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 looking sad, an indication of imminent departure (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BLUE PETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"an indication of imminent departure\", hoisted when a ship is about to set sail. BLUE=\"sad\", PETER is the \"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: Course for one in egg production (5)","output":"### Answer: LAYER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Course\"; =\"one in egg 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: Drinking bender (5)","output":"### Answer: ELBOW \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 your ELBOW bends as you 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: They come to terms with cakes and sweets (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TUCK BOXES \n ### Explanation: Cryptic definition \u2013 these are brought to school \"terms with cakes and sweets\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 allowed in Bedford after work (9)","output":"### Answer: FORBIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Not allowed\". (in Bedford)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 vehicle for baker's deliveries? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROLLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Posh vehicle\" (ROLLS Royce); =\"baker's deliveries\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 start of the event (5)","output":"### Answer: TRACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Record\". T[he]=\"start of the\", plus RACE=\"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: Dangerous situation that frightened a buccaneer to death (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BLACK SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"frightened a buccanner to death\" in Treasure Island. BLACK=\"Dangerous\" plus SPOT=\"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: Knockout blows for farm workers? (9)","output":"### Answer: HAYMAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Knockout blows\", =\"farm 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: Funny to see a number walk like sailors (5)","output":"### Answer: DROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Funny\". D=\"a number\", 500 in Roman numerals, plus ROLL=\"walk like 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: Number I spread out for show (7)","output":"### Answer: DISPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"show\". D=\"Number\" again, plus I, plus SPLAY=\"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: We object during pay out to hold up (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"hold up\". US=\"We object\" \u2013 the object pronoun form of the subject pronoun \"We\" \u2013 inside SPEND=\"pay 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: One may take it to avoid it (7)","output":"### Answer: TROUBLE \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 one may take TROUBLE to avoid 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: Be more than an issue after being made public (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTNUMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Be more than\". NUMBER=\"issue\", after OUT=\"made 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: Exhaust advice on employment of umbrellas (3,2)","output":"### Answer: USE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Exhaust\"; =\"advice on employment of umbrellas\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 indecisive, because the date is wrong (9)","output":"### Answer: HESITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Was indecisive\". (the date 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: Come again about a dog (5)","output":"### Answer: RECUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Come again\". RE=\"about\" plus CUR=\"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: Brand associated with Arthur (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCALIBUR \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 \"Brand\" in the sense 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: Wood sculpted by one (5)","output":"### Answer: EBONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Wood\". (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: Fields of activity of all round significance (7)","output":"### Answer: SPHERES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fields of activity\", with a cryptic allusion to SPHERES being \"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: European lobby in British government? (9)","output":"### Answer: WHITEHALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"British government\". WHITE=\"European\"[?], plus HALL=\"lobby\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Solicits votes for an artist's works (9)","output":"### Answer: CANVASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Solicits votes\"; =[used] \"for an artist's 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: Oxyphenol derivative that is used by wood tappers (9)","output":"### Answer: XYLOPHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"used by wood tappers\". (Oxyphenol)* \u2013 Oxyphenol is apparently a \"phenol [caustic compound] produced by the distillation of catechin; oxyphenic acid or pyrocatechin.\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 key cut (7)","output":"### Answer: FETCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Got\". F=[musical] \"key\" plus ETCHED=\"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: Paid as agreed (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Paid\"; =\"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: In the bay, wrecked ship sunk deep (5)","output":"### Answer: ABYSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"deep\". (bay)*, plus SS=\"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: Muscular like some bully? (5)","output":"### Answer: BEEFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Muscular\". 'bull' to BEEF as \"bully\" to BEEFY"}
{"instruction":"You 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 United Kingdom party's prestige (5)","output":"### Answer: KUDOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"prestige\". UK, reversed (\"Rising\") plus DO'S=\"party'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: Hazards as revolutionary's taken over party in Africa (7)","output":"### Answer: CHANCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Hazards\". CHE'S=\"revolutionary's\", around A[frican] N[ational] C[ongress]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 flower masking end of garden (7)","output":"### Answer: VIOLENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Wild\". VIOLET=\"flower\" around [garde]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: Fool in America offering dollars and cents, say (5)","output":"### Answer: UNITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"dollars and cents, say\". NIT=\"fool\" in US=\"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: Suspend curate \u2014 it's for being unorthodox (9)","output":"### Answer: RUSTICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Suspend\" from university. (curate 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: Like 12 out in 20 at 12? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: BARKING MAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like FIDO (a dog) out in THE SUN at 12 noon \u2013 \"Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun\", according to Noel Coward's 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: Fine personal commitment that may help clear the air (4)","output":"### Answer: FIDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"may help to clear the air\" \u2013\u00a0F[og] I[ntensive] D[ispersal] O[peration] is a\u00a0method of dispersing airfield fog by burning petrol. F[ine] (think lead pencils), plus I DO=\"personal 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: Philosopher's theory pagan slammed (11)","output":"### Answer: PYTHAGOREAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Philosopher's\", belonging to \/ associated with Pythagoras. (theory pagan)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in forecast creates quandary (11)","output":"### Answer: PREDICAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"quandary\". AMEN=\"Last word\" in PREDICT=\"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: Bad temper about catastrophe (4)","output":"### Answer: DOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"catastrophe\". MOOD=\"Bad temper\", reversed (\"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: On-board protection (10)","output":"### Answer: TABLECLOTH \n ### Explanation: cryptic 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: Winner, short girl \u2014 sparkling type (9)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPAGNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"sparkling type\". CHAMP=\"Winner\", plus AGNE[s]=\"short 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: Products from Marks? (5)","output":"### Answer: LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Products\", merchandise of a particular model or kind; =\"Marks\" on e.g. 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: Description of panel admitting child as pupil (7)","output":"### Answer: SCHOLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"pupil\". SOLAR=\"Description of panel\" around CH[ild]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tense, if female carries gun around (7)","output":"### Answer: STIFFEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Get tense\". IF F[emale], with STEN=a light machine \"gun\" going 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: Cold partner liable to take up quite a lot of the bed? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHUBBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"liable to take up quite a lot of the bed\". C[old] plus HUBBY=\"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: A change one introduced \u2014 it has some flapping (6)","output":"### Answer: AVIARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"has some flapping\". A plus VARY=\"change\", with I=\"one\" introduced 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: A pose is struck with operators of intelligence embracing such stars (10)","output":"### Answer: CASSIOPEIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"stars\", a northern constellation. (A pose is)*, inside CIA=\"operators of 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: The ultimate in treats for good child (5)","output":"### Answer: SPROG \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"child\". [treat]S plus PRO=\"for\" plus 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: Very silly person, aged prisoner being held in form of subjection (9)","output":"### Answer: VASSALAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"form of subjection\". V[ery] plus ASS=\"silly person\" plus LAG=\"prisoner\" inside AE[tatis]=\"aged\"='of this many years' 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: Form of therapy is provided by someone to give us a lift (4)","output":"### Answer: OTIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"someone to give us a lift\" \u2013 the OTIS elevator company. O[ccupational] T[herapy] plus 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: Once a person who would dig below the surface as questioner? (8)","output":"### Answer: EXAMINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"questioner\". EX i.e. formerly or \"Once\", A MINER=\"a person who would dig below 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: Opportunity to remember tabloid's decline (3,5,4,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Opportunity to remember\" \u2013 the Ode of Remembrance contains the lines \"At the going down of the sun and in the morning,\u00a0We will remember 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: Painter has bit to put right around one room (10)","output":"### Answer: BOTTICELLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Painter\". (Bit to)* around I=\"one\" plus CELL=\"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: Knack for raising fish under river \u2014 it becomes a battle (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAFALGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"battle\". ART=\"Knack\", reversed (\"raising\") plus GAR=\"fish\" after FAL=\"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: Flowery bits girl used to fill gaps (8)","output":"### Answer: SPADICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Flowery bits\" \u2013 a fleshy spike of flowers. DI[ana]=\"girl\" inside SPACES=\"gaps\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 or woman, one beginning to climb up monument (8)","output":"### Answer: CENOTAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"monument\". H[ard] plus PAT=\"man or woman\" plus ONE plus C[limb], all reversed (\"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: Deposit diminished in value, nothing saved (5)","output":"### Answer: LOESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a loamy \"Deposit\" in river valleys\". LESS=\"diminished in value\", around 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: Stone ring with china buried below it (4)","output":"### Answer: OPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Stone\". O=\"ring\", plus PAL=\"china\" plate='mate'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: IRA's grit seen to emerge from this event? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: EASTER RISING \n ### Explanation: Definition: &lit \u2013 . (IRA's grit 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: Bloke's endlessly reckless language (8)","output":"### Answer: MANDARIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"language\". MAN=\"Bloke\" plus DARIN[g]=\"endlessly reckless\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 person who's well known for speed (8)","output":"### Answer: CELERITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"speed\". CELE[b]RITY"}
{"instruction":"You 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 covering dist\u00adance \u2014 they may collect bins (7)","output":"### Answer: CELLARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"they may collect bins\", bins being batches of wine. CARS=\"Vehicles\", around ELL=a measure of \"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: Height restricted by splitting a ficus plant (7)","output":"### Answer: FUCHSIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"plant\". H[eight] restricted inside (a ficus)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 mobile to ring representative is critical (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPUGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"is critical\". (Using)* around MP=\"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: Good horse beef (5)","output":"### Answer: GROAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: complain, \"beef\". G[ood] plus ROAN=\"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: Margins revealed on Minis? (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTSKIRTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Margins\". OUT=\"revealed\" plus [Mini]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: Deliveries were successful \u2014 but taxed unreasonably (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERWORKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"taxed unreasonably\". OVER=cricket \"Deliveries\", plus WORKED=\"were successful\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 number one product of Swiss city's inner area (4)","output":"### Answer: URIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Related to urine i.e. \"nunber one product\". [Z]URIC[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: Characteristically, Churchill's gold chair repaired by Her Majesty (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CIGAR HOLDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Characteristically, Churchill\". (gold chair)* plus ER=\"Her Majesty\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 involved with ghost story set in a fantastic castle (11)","output":"### Answer: GORMENGHAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: the castle setting for the fantasy series. (German ghost)"}
{"instruction":"You 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's fine deposit (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Skin\". F[ine] plus LAY=\"deposit\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 production interrupted at intervals by hard left teddy bear fan (10)","output":"### Answer: ARCTOPHILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"teddy bear fan\". (Operatic)* interrupted at separate intervals by H[ard] and 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: Aspect of main UK tit utilising tongue (9)","output":"### Answer: INUKTITUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: an Inuit tongue. Hidden in [ma]in UK tit ut[ilising]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Direct cowboy's charge? (5)","output":"### Answer: STEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Direct\"; also =cattle=\"cowboy's 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: Unscrupulous professional in distress, hysterical (7)","output":"### Answer: SHYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Unscrupulous professional\". Hidden in [distres]s hyster[ical]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 flounder stew (7)","output":"### Answer: SWELTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"stew\" in the heat. S[outhern] plus WELTER=\"flounder\", move jerkily"}
{"instruction":"You 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 roll which is commonly smoked and secured (6)","output":"### Answer: FAGGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Meat roll\". A FAG i.e. cigarette is \"commonly rolled\" plus GOT=\"secured\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cabinet's mean temperature? (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cabinet\". CLOSE=miserly=\"mean\" plus T[emperature]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 hidden plastic, encasing canine opening, like a filling? (10)","output":"### Answer: SANDWICHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"like a filling?\". (Was hidden)* around C[anine]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beloved's mail not registered at first? (5)","output":"### Answer: AMOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Beloved\". A[**r**]MOUR=\"mail\" without the **r**[egistered]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A three in rummy, coming to a close (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"close\". (A three in)* 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: Fish posture of diver (4)","output":"### Answer: PIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fish\"; also =\"posture of 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: Become rough restraining right drama queen (8)","output":"### Answer: GERTRUDE \n ### Explanation: Is Hamlet's mother i.e. a \"drama queen\". GET RUDE=\"Become rough\", around [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: Band crew\/outfit leaders on road \u2014 useful for light adjustment (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SASH CORD \n ### Explanation: Useful for adjusting the light from a window. SASH=\"Band\" plus C[rew] O[utfit] plus R[oa]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: Tense before osteopath's administered oral application (10)","output":"### Answer: TOOTHPASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"oral application\". T[ense] plus (osteopath)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Censor's on to author, who supplies stand-up material (3-6)","output":"### Answer: GAG-WRITER \n ### Explanation: supplies stand-up material. GAG=\"Censor\" plus WRITER=\"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: Drinks made from good or bad type snaps (3,5)","output":"### Answer: EGG FLIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Drinks\". You can be a \"good or bad\" EGG=\"type\", plus FLIPS=\"snaps\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 revolutionary plan to secure a valuable collection (8)","output":"### Answer: TREASURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"valuable collection\". TRY=\"hear\" (think 'trial' and 'hearing') around a reversal (\"revolutionary\") of RUSE=\"plan\", and all around 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: Channel bird at tide's edge (6)","output":"### Answer: DIVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Channel\". DIVER=\"bird\" plus T[ide]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Blunder into hill monkey (6)","output":"### Answer: TERROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"monkey\", a young scamp. ERR=\"Blunder\" in TOR=\"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: Emperor's bird houses lacking garden tools (5)","output":"### Answer: TITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roman \"Emperor\". TIT=\"bird\" plus\u00a0[**ho**]US[**es**] minus **hoes**=\"gardening tools\"**\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: Half of certain instrumental groups going north ignore changes (4)","output":"### Answer: STET \n ### Explanation: Definition: an instruction to \"ignore changes\". Reversal (\"going north\") of e.g. [quar]TETS"}
{"instruction":"You 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 injury is no handicap (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Minor injury\"; also =of a competitor, having \"no handicap\""}
{"instruction":"You 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-known batsman gets 500 and is honoured (6)","output":"### Answer: GRACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"honoured\". W.G. GRACE is the \"Well-known batsman\", plus D=500 in Roman numerals."}
{"instruction":"You 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 settles abroad with English road permit (8)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"He settles abroad\". E[nglish], plus MI=M1=\"road\" plus GRANT=\"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: Give up and go to bed (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TURN IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Give up\" to the authorities; also =\"go 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: Idle? Definitely not! (7,5)","output":"### Answer: NOTHING DOING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Idle?\", doing nothing; also =\"Definitely 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: Cut in decimal rates (10)","output":"### Answer: PERCENTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cut\", a share of the profits; also =\"decimal rates\", with rate in the sense of 'proportion', and 'decimal' meaning something like 'to do with powers of 10\u00a0\u2013 and\u00a0in particular, 100'\u2026 or maybe 'numeric [and in base 10, e.g. 12.5%], and therefore not a fraction [1\/8] or a ratio [1:7]\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: Stop a goal (3)","output":"### Answer: END \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Stop\", put an END to; also =\"goal\", acting towards 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: Short measure I encountered in the middle of town (10)","output":"### Answer: CENTIMETRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Short measure\". I MET=\"I encountered\", in CENTRE=\"middle of 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: Repeated mistakes by servicemen (6,6)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE FAULTS \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 \"servicemen\" as in tennis players on serve"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with a legal right in court (6)","output":"### Answer: CLIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Patron\", a customer. LIEN=\"legal right\" in C[our]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: Note a hundred still in rapture (8)","output":"### Answer: ECSTATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"rapture\". E=musical \"Note\", plus C=\"hundred\" in Roman numerals, plus STATIC=\"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: One has no reason to want it (6)","output":"### Answer: SANITY \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 if \"One has no reason\", then one is wanting for SANITY"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rise to be paid now? Remains to be seen (7)","output":"### Answer: RESIDUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Remains to be seen\". (rise)* plus DUE=\"to be paid 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: Appear to make a sound joint (4)","output":"### Answer: SEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Appear\". Sounds like 'seam'=\"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: Track a bird (4)","output":"### Answer: RAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Track\"; also =a family of \"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: Amount of business produced by a pie (8)","output":"### Answer: TURNOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Amount of business produced\"; also =\"a 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: Richard III had this premonition (5)","output":"### Answer: HUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Richard III had this\"; also =\"premonition\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Golfing or boxing circles? (6)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Golfing or boxing\" which are both made up of ROUNDS; also =\"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: Sequence that needs to be checked when shooting film (10)","output":"### Answer: CONTINUITY \n ### Explanation: (not particularly) cryptic 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: Libelled, but need it drag out like this? (10)","output":"### Answer: DENIGRATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Libelled\". (need it drag)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Titled person on the board (6)","output":"### Answer: KNIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Titled person\"; also =chess piece \"on the 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: Writer's additions that may be cut out in the theatre (10)","output":"### Answer: APPENDICES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Writer's additions\"; also cryptically =\"may be cut out in the [operating] 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: Working association involves routine and order (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRADE UNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Working association\". (routine 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: Start driving, of course (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TEE OFF \n ### Explanation: cryptic defition \u2013 to begin driving (striking the ball) 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: Takes off meat \u2014 it is cooked (8)","output":"### Answer: IMITATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Takes off\". (meat 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: Way in exercise to produce a heavenly body! (6)","output":"### Answer: PLANET \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"a heavenly body\". LANE=\"Way\" in P[hysical] T[herapy]=\"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: Cruel doctor causes pain (5)","output":"### Answer: ULCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"causes pain\". (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: Boss's education cut short (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Boss\"=knob. STUD[y]=\"education 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: Name expert seen about skin problem (4)","output":"### Answer: ACNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"skin problem\". N[ame], with ACE=\"expert\" 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: Beloved characters (cruelly slain) written out of 14's work (9)","output":"### Answer: TREASURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Beloved\". TREASURE **islan**D is 14's work, with (**slain**)* 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: A leaflet written after Celtic's fourth draw (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTRACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"draw\". A, plus TRACT=\"leaflet\" after [Cel]T[ic]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Explain\u00a0what spectacles do (4,6,5)","output":"### Answer: MAKE THINGS CLEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Explain\n=\"Explain\"; also =\"what spectacles 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: He won't complain when he gets a beating (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GOOD LOSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He won't complain when he gets a beating\nCryptic definition \u2013 not a physical 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: Look into TUC backing strike (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: strike\n=\"strike\". LO=\"Look\"='see over there!', inside a reversal (\"backing\") of TUC"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upsets Alice, for example, describing poetry (7)","output":"### Answer: ELEGIAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: describing poetry\ncan describe some poems. (ALICE **e.g.**)*, where **e.g.**=\"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: Designate a quiet period (7)","output":"### Answer: APPOINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Designate\n=\"Designate\". A plus P[iano]=\"quiet\" plus POINT=\"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: A tower of strength (3)","output":"### Answer: TUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: A tower of strength\nCryptic def: a tugboat is a tow-er, something that tows (rhymes with lower rather than 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: Demands its sins be found out (7)","output":"### Answer: INSISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demands\n=\"Demands\". (its 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: Use up\u00a0waste (3,4)","output":"### Answer: EAT INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use up\n=\"Use up\"=consume=\"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: Major city\u00a0investment (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPITAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Major city\n=\"Major city\"; =\"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: Look after new hotel for one who couldn't trust his wife (7)","output":"### Answer: OTHELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who couldn't trust his wife\n=\"one who couldn't trust his wife\" in Shakespeare's tragedy. LO=\"Look\" (again!), after (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: Pay back, but not in silence, apparently (3)","output":"### Answer: YAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: not in silence, apparently\n=\"not in silence\". Reversal (\"back\") of 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: He had signal success at the end of the nineteenth century (7)","output":"### Answer: MARCONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: He had signal success at the end of the nineteenth 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: Man going around desert, wandering (7)","output":"### Answer: ERRATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: wandering\n=\"wandering\". ERIC=\"Man\", around RAT=\"desert\"='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: Sailor dismissed roughly (5)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: roughly\n=\"roughly\". A[ble]-B[odied seaman]=\"Sailor\", plus OUT=\"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: Series of notes for musician to travel around new islands (9)","output":"### Answer: GLISSANDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Series of notes for musician\n=\"Series of notes for musician\". GO=\"travel\" around (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: Favourite places for having tantrums? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: STAMPING GROUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Favourite places\n=\"Favourite places\"; might also be the places where you STAMP during tantrums."}
{"instruction":"You 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 range shown in traveller's guide (8,7)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETIC COMPASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: traveller's guide\n=\"traveller's guide\". MAGNETIC=\"Attractive\"; plus COMPASS=\"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: In Denmark Ron exchanges local money (5)","output":"### Answer: KRONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: local money\n=\"local money\" in Denmark. Hidden in [Denmar]K RON E[xchanges]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Agrees to put the lot in bonds (7)","output":"### Answer: TALLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agrees\n=\"Agrees\"=corresponds to. ALL=\"the lot\", inside TIES=\"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: Possibly flies in groups (7)","output":"### Answer: INSECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possibly flies\n=\"Possibly flies\". IN plus SECTS=\"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: Refuse to dress on time (7)","output":"### Answer: GARBAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refuse\n=\"Refuse\". GARB=\"dress\" plus AGE=\"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 feathers used to fly (and pilots still do) (7)","output":"### Answer: COCKPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where feathers used to fly\n=a pit where game cocks would have fought; also =[Where] pilots [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: Rational converse? (9)","output":"### Answer: EMOTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rational converse\ncryptic def, =the opposite of \"Rational\", rather than converse meaning '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: Revolutionary system for increasing the harvest (8,2,5)","output":"### Answer: ROTATION OF CROPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolutionary system for increasing the harvest\ncryptic def \u2013 Revolutionary hinting at ROTATION as well as a significant 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: Brilliant new star explodes onto the scene (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPERNOVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: star explodes onto the scene\n=\"star explodes onto the scene\". SUPER=\"Brilliant\"; plus NOVA=\"new\" 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: What a caddy carries (3)","output":"### Answer: TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: What a caddy carries\ncryptic def \u2013 a caddy is a container for tea, as well as someone assisting a 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: A small point, but appropriate (3)","output":"### Answer: APT \n ### Explanation: Definition: appropriate\n=\"appropriate\". A, plus P[oin]T=\"small 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: Pas de deux? (3-4)","output":"### Answer: TWO-STEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pas de deux\ncryptic def \u2013 a dance in 2\/4 time, rather than a dance 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: Not coming out with the truth, when having a baby (5-2)","output":"### Answer: LYING-IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"having a baby\", giving birth. A cryptic opposite of \"coming out [vs IN] with the truth [vs 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: Moves at first\u00a0opportunity (7)","output":"### Answer: OPENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moves at first\n=the early stages of a game=\"Moves at first\"; also =\"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: How to start a toast for heroes, perhaps \u2014 about time! (5,2)","output":"### Answer: HERE\u2019S TO \n ### Explanation: Definition: How to start a toast\n=\"How to start a toast\". (heroes)* around 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: Saw no clear profit rise (5)","output":"### Answer: TENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\n=a type of cutting saw. Reversal (\"rise\") of all of: NO plus NET=\"clear 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: Unsullied daughter's clothing is flogged (9)","output":"### Answer: CHASTISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: flogged\n=\"flogged\". CHASTE=\"Unsullied\" plus D[aughter], all around (i.e. \"clothing\") 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: Update gear worn by English judge (5)","output":"### Answer: REJIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Update\n=\"Update\". RIG=\"gear\", inside (i.e. being worn by) E[nglish] J[udge]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 primarily given away villain (5)","output":"### Answer: ROGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: villain\n=\"villain\". [B]ROGUE=\"Accent\", with its first\/primary letter given 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: Old mate having returned photo, setter's affable (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPANSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: affable\n=\"affable\". EX=\"Old mate\", plus reversal (\"returned\") of SNAP=\"photo\", plus I'VE=\"setter's\"='setter 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: Call for the entire workforce to collect their cards? (3,5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: ALL HANDS ON DECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call for the entire workforce\n=\"Call for the entire workforce\"; also cryptically =a request to \"collect their cards\" by getting their hands on their deck 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: Secluded home in Orkney island getting the best policy? (7)","output":"### Answer: HONESTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: the best policy\nHonesty is proverbially \"the best policy\". NEST=\"Secluded home\", in HOY=\"Orkney 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: Faster-than-light mover on yacht at sea (7)","output":"### Answer: TACHYON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faster-than-light mover\n=An elementary particle that is faster than light. (on yacht)*, with \"at sea\" 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: Biased people, clergy excepted, almost hit back (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biased\n=\"Biased\". LAIT[y]=\"people, clergy excepted, almost\", plus RAP=\"hit\" \u2013 and all reversed (\"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: Wounded man of God, not yet up, visited by bishop (7)","output":"### Answer: STABBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wounded\n=\"Wounded\". ST=saint=\"man of God\", plus ABED=\"not yet up\", with B[ishop] inside 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: What's beginner cooked with unnamed grandma? (11,3)","output":"### Answer: GINGERBREAD MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's beginner cooked with unnamed grandma\n&lit \u2013 something a beginner might cook with their grandma? (beginner gra[**n**]dma)*, with \"cooked\" as the anagrind and \"unnamed\" indicating the removal of an **n**[ame]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 amorous approaches after a drink \u2014 result, engagement (9)","output":"### Answer: AGINCOURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: engagement\n=[military] \"engagement\". COURT=\"amorous approaches\", after A 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: Banish half of cricket team, bringing another side in (5)","output":"### Answer: EXILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Banish\n=\"Banish\". ELE[ven]=\"half of cricket team\", with XI=\"another side\" inside 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: Loaded, but not giving much away (5)","output":"### Answer: TIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loaded\n=\"Loaded\", slang for being drunk; also =\"not giving much away\", miserly"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Protests, One Direction finally failing to secure top spots (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SPEAKS OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protests\n=\"Protests\". SOUT[h]=\"One Direction finally failing\", around PEAKS=\"top 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: Aid for motorists from fighting funds, after exchange of capital (3,4)","output":"### Answer: CAR WASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aid for motorists\n=\"Aid for motorists\". WAR CASH=\"fighting funds\", which becomes CAR WASH after exchanging their first letters (\"capital\"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: Diary kept by grandmother travelling north from African state (7)","output":"### Answer: ANGOLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: from African state\n=\"from African state\". LOG=\"Diary\", inside NANA=\"grandmother\", all reversed (\"travelling 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: Sale marmalade, perhaps, that disappeared gradually? (3,8,3)","output":"### Answer: THE CHESHIRE CAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that disappeared gradually?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 leniency in the end? (7)","output":"### Answer: STERNLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Showing no leniency\n=\"Showing no leniency\"; cryptically =\"in the end\", making an adverb from STERN, the back end 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: Top side's changing grounds, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: grounds, perhaps\n=\"grounds\"=sediment, as in coffee grounds. (Top 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: Manage identical cuts to keep abreast of the opposition (3,4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN NECK AND NECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: keep abreast of the opposition\n=\"keep abreast of the opposition\". RUN=\"Manage\", and NECK AND NECK are \"identical cuts\" 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: Suitable trade for craftsman knowing a good deal? (7)","output":"### Answer: JOINERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suitable trade for craftsman knowing a good deal?\ncryptic definition \u2013 \"deal\" here means 'fir or 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: Grand lady's family descending London landmark (7)","output":"### Answer: GHERKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: London landmark"}
{"instruction":"You 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 year, toff takes in a spectacular show (7)","output":"### Answer: PAGEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: spectacular show\n=\"spectacular show\". P[er] A[nnum]=\"Each year\", plus GENT=\"toff\" around 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: Loud-mouthed worker interrupts call (7)","output":"### Answer: RANTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loud-mouthed\n=\"Loud-mouthed\". ANT=\"worker\", interrupting RING=\"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: Fat fellow's overlooked Guardian's Herculean efforts (7)","output":"### Answer: LABOURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Herculean 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: Faction retaining prophet's primary touching vision (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: vision\n=\"vision\". SECT=\"Faction\", around P[rophet's], plus RE='concerning'=\"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: Upset over writer describing a doctor's delivery in Rome? (7)","output":"### Answer: BAMBINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: delivery in Rome\n='child' in Italian=\"delivery in Rome\". Reversal (\"Upset\") of all of the following \u2013 O[ver], plus NIB=\"writer\", plus MB='Bachelor of Medicine'=\"doctor\" around (i.e. \"describing\") 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: Most impenetrable part of warden's estate (7)","output":"### Answer: DENSEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most impenetrable part\n=\"Most impenetrable part\". Hidden in \"warDEN'S 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: Obsequious hotel owner is known primarily as a legendary slitherer (8)","output":"### Answer: BASILISK \n ### Explanation: Definition: legendary slitherer"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Eye, inclined to jest? No honour in that (6)","output":"### Answer: OCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like the Eye\n=\"Like the Eye\". [**j**]OCULAR=\"inclined to jest\", but without **J**[udge]=Your \"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: Nothing works? Sorry, my mistake (4)","output":"### Answer: OOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sorry, my mistake\n=\"Sorry, my mistake\". O=\"Nothing\", plus OPS=\"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: Running rail ad about cutback at northern country's second largest city (10)","output":"### Answer: ALEXANDRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country's second largest city\n=[Egypt's] \"second largest city\". (rail ad)*, around all of: reversal of AXE=\"cut\" i.e. \"cut-back\", plus 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: Top or lower (6)","output":"### Answer: JERSEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\n=\"Top\", a piece of clothing; also =\"lower\", a cow that lows"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Forth Rail express starts at York \u2014 train finally arriving, when not bound to be so? (8)","output":"### Answer: FREEBORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: when not bound to be so\n=\"when not bound to be so?\". The starting letters of F[orth] R[ail] E[xpress], plus EBOR=\"York\" (abbreviation of its Latin name Eboracum), plus [trai]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: Divinely shaped \"magic\" model? Her guy's knocked out (7)","output":"### Answer: THEURGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Divinely shaped \"magic\"\n=\"Divinely shaped magic\", divine workings or miracles. T=\"model\" (Ford Model T car), plus (Her 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: Make merry, as lyricist bags English girl (7)","output":"### Answer: REJOICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make merry"}
{"instruction":"You 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 first of acrosses and downs? Wrong this time! (8)","output":"### Answer: NOWADAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: this time\n=\"this time\". AY=\"always\", inside (a[crosses] downs)* \u2013 \"Wrong\" is the 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 Greek isle visited for third month of 19? (6)","output":"### Answer: KISLEV \n ### Explanation: Definition: third month of 19\nthe third month in the Hebrew calendar. Hidden in [Gree]K ISLE V[isited]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Danny fiddled with one rice bomb (10)","output":"### Answer: INCENDIARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bomb\n=\"bomb\". (Danny **I** rice)*, where the **I**=\"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: Stick with sled that's good going west (4)","output":"### Answer: GLUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\n=\"Stick\". LUGE=\"sled\", that has the G[ood] going left or \"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: Dawn French at the right, or away at the left (6)","output":"### Answer: AURORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dawn\n=\"Dawn\". AU=French for \"at the\", plus R[ight], plus OR, plus A[way]'s first, or leftmost, 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: A player sadly taking last place in the quadrennial event (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LEAP YEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: quadrennial event\n=\"quadriennial event\". (a player)* around [plac]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: He cannot possibly work at an atomic level (8)","output":"### Answer: NANOTECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: work at an atomic level\n=\"work at an atomic level\". (He cannot)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 people love a runner-up (4)","output":"### Answer: OIKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inferior people\n=\"Inferior people\". O=\"love\", plus a reversal of SKI=\"runner\" i.e. \"runner-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: Tedious recital in Italy, round about noon (6)","output":"### Answer: LITANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tedious recital\n=\"Tedious recital\". (Italy)* around N[oon]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 artist agreed pay rise before pay cut (7)","output":"### Answer: O\u2019KEEFFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female 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: Pay special attention to extended part of northern bridge (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NOTA BENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay special attention\n=\"Pay special attention\". First take \"part\" of N[orthern] B[ridge] to get NB, the abbreviation which if \"extended\" back out gives NOTA BENE."}
{"instruction":"You 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 bible's including Edinburgh's top sources of tourist info (10)","output":"### Answer: GUIDEBOOKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sources of tourist info\n=\"sources of tourist info\". GUID is a Scottish form of \"good\", and the Bible is the 'Good Book', so GUID BOOK'S=\"Scottish bible's\" \u2013 around E[dinburgh]'s top 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: More convenient point at which to get a rise negotiated (6)","output":"### Answer: EASIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More convenient\n=\"More convenient\". E[ast]=\"point\" of the compass, plus A, plus (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: Many turn over after sorry saga involving Sue Barker (7,3)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barker\n=\"Barker\". D=500 as a Roman numeral=\"Many\", plus reversal of GO=\"turn over\", all after (saga 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: We must employ rail worker, possibly a Scot (8)","output":"### Answer: GUARDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: We\n=\"We\". GUARD=\"rail worker\", plus IAN=\"possibly a Scot\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 some lifting gear, use a crane to find breaks in lines (8)","output":"### Answer: CAESURAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: breaks in lines\n=\"breaks in lines\" of verse\". Hidden, reversed (\"some\", \"lifting\") in [g]EAR USE A C[rane]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Southeastern rail trips by one from another country (7)","output":"### Answer: ISRAELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: one from another country\n=\"from another country\". (S[outh]E[astern] rail)* plus I=\"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: Coughs? Have a little drink (4,2)","output":"### Answer: OWNS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coughs\n=\"Coughs\", which is slang for 'confesses'. OWN=\"Have\" plus SUP=\"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: Principal residence in a remote area? (6)","output":"### Answer: KEYPAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a remote area\n=part\u00a0of, or an area of, a remote interface. KEY=\"Principal\" plus PAD=\"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: Somewhat ugly name for a Welshman (4)","output":"### Answer: GLYN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Welshman\n=\"Welshman\". Hidden in [u]GLY N[ame]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One qualified to dive \u2014 look to partner (9)","output":"### Answer: DIPLOMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One qualified\n=\"One qualified\". DIP=\"dive\"; plus LO=\"look!\"; plus MATE=\"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: Go through, winning by point (3,2)","output":"### Answer: USE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go through\n=\"Go through\". UP=\"winning\"; by USE=\"point\" as in 'what's the USE\/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 measure of judge, charge finally consuming court (7)","output":"### Answer: HECTARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A measure\n=\"A measure\". HEAR=\"judge\"; plus [charg]E; all around C[our]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: Screen victory \u2014 quiz returns to entertain (2,3)","output":"### Answer: TV SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Screen\n=\"Screen\". V[ictory], with TEST=\"quiz\" reversed (\"returns\") and around it (\"to entertain\" 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: Rivalries and 13 struggling over English (9)","output":"### Answer: VENDETTAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rivalries\n=\"Rivalries\". (and TV SET)* around E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 we miss commuting; in summer, it might get packed? (8,7)","output":"### Answer: SWIMMING COSTUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: in summer, it might get packed?\n=\"in summer, it might get packed\". (we miss commuting)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winged one scene that's cut on programme (9)","output":"### Answer: SPOONBILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winged one\n=\"Winged one\", a bird. SPO[t]=\"scene that's cut\"; plus ON; plus BILL=\"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: Fine in a game (5)","output":"### Answer: POKER \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n=\"game\". OK=\"Fine\"; in PER=\"a\" as in 'an apple PER\/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: Dish or short girl with new range to wear (7)","output":"### Answer: LASAGNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish\n=\"Dish\". LAS[s]=\"short girl\"; with N[ew] inside AGA, a brand of \"range\" cooker"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for camera, distinctive \"cheese\" outside? (7)","output":"### Answer: BROWNIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make for 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: Lines playing theatre (5)","output":"### Answer: ODEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: theatre\n=\"theatre\". ODE=\"Lines\" plus ON=\"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: Pay too much postage, initially cutting deliveries by mail (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSPEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay too much\n=\"Pay too much\". P[ostage], inside all of: OVER=\"deliveries\" in cricket, plus SEND=\"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: Broadcasts 13, mostly with raised bust (10)","output":"### Answer: ADVERTISES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broadcasts\n=\"Broadcasts\". (TV SE[t] raised)* \u2013 \"bust\", not \"Broadcasts\", is the anagram indicator 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: Fun after going down? A soft kisser gets ex-cited (5-3)","output":"### Answer: APRES-SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fun after going down\n=\"Fun after going down\". A, plus P[iano]=\"soft\" plus (kisser)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 after sex? (4-2)","output":"### Answer: POST-IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticky\n=a Sticky note. POST=\"after\" plus IT=\"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: Card game very much over (4)","output":"### Answer: FARO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Card game\n=\"Card game\". FAR=\"very much\", plus O[ver]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, the woman's following Only Connect's introduction (8)","output":"### Answer: BUTCHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look\n=BUTCHERS hook, rhyming slang for \"Look\". HERS=\"the woman's\", following BUT=\"Only\" plus C[onnect]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of presenters move to a new place (6)","output":"### Answer: DECANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: move to a new 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: Energy to go for point in contest (4)","output":"### Answer: EPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: point in contest\n=\"point in [fencing] contest\". E[nergy] plus PEE=\"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: One justifies V-sign (10)","output":"### Answer: VINDICATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One justifies\n=\"One justifies\". V plus INDICATOR=\"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: Leads parade, she's fantastic (10)","output":"### Answer: SPEARHEADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leads\n=\"Leads\". (parade she'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: Guy dating is carrying on (8)","output":"### Answer: MANAGING \n ### Explanation: Definition: carrying on\n=\"carrying on\". MAN=\"Guy\" plus AGING=\"dating\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 horrible German children after French one (8)","output":"### Answer: UNKINDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More horrible\n=\"More horrible\". KINDER=\"German [for] children\", after UN=\"French [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: Playboy's terrific cover (one taken on bed) (6)","output":"### Answer: OYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one taken on bed\n=\"one taken on bed\". Hidden in \"Playb**OY'S TER**rific\""}
{"instruction":"You 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's written for American Time (6)","output":"### Answer: PROUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Novelist\". PRO=\"for\" plus US=\"American\" plus 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: Round and game over (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Round\n=\"Round\". POOL=\"game\", reversed (\"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: Contract gamble upset live broadcaster? (4)","output":"### Answer: BEEB \n ### Explanation: Definition: broadcaster\n=\"broadcaster\". \"Contract\" as in 'shorten' BE[t]=\"gamble\", then reverse (\"upset\") BE=\"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: Refinement in one of classy speech, on the surface about fifty (6)","output":"### Answer: POLISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refinement\n=\"Refinement\". I think this is I=\"one\", with POSH=*\"of classy speech\"\u00a0*~~\"classy [speech]\"~~ around it (\"on the surface\" \u2013 similar to 'covering' etc), and all around L=\"fifty\" in Roman numerals. *Edit thanks to ulaca."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cheered upper-class damsel endlessly in distress (6)","output":"### Answer: AMUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheered\n=\"Cheered\". (U damse[l])*, where U=\"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: Speaking of speech: \"To arms, fair band!\" (4)","output":"### Answer: TORC \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"To arms, fair band!\"\n=an armband. Sounds like 'talk' i.e. \"Speaking 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: Biko's last part of speech about the African rights leaders gives trajectory of wasted shot (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: OVER THE BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: trajectory of wasted shot\n=\"trajectory of wasted shot\" in football. [Bik]O, plus VERB=\"part of speech\" around THE, plus A[frican] R[ights]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 speech, at a price? That's\u00a0less costly than the alternatives (8)","output":"### Answer: CHEAPEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: price? That's\n=\"[price\u2026 that's] less costly than the alternatives\". (speech 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: He leads speakers on march: an order goes out (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCHORMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: He leads speakers\n=\"He leads speakers\". (on march 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: Last part of speech is in French and authentic German (4)","output":"### Answer: ECHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: authentic German\n=\"authentic [in] German\". **CH**=\"Last part of spee**ch**\", inside 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: Lack power of speech? That's insincere (4)","output":"### Answer: CANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: speech? That's insincere\n=\"speech\u2026 that's insincere\". CAN'T=\"Lack power\" 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: Boatman has worth, but first he gets a page of insult (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HEAP ABUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: insult\n=\"insult\". AB=able-bodied seaman=\"Boatman\" plus USE=\"worth\", but first there is HE plus A plus P[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: Speech marks radically converted imams? (8,6)","output":"### Answer: INVERTED COMMAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speech marks\n=\"Speech marks\". (converted imams)"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 laugh in porn version of Oliver!? (6)","output":"### Answer: ORPHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oliver!?\nOliver Twist was an orphan. HA=\"A bit of a laugh\", in (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: Scout takes in warning about starting motor launch again (10)","output":"### Answer: RECOMMENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: launch again\n=\"Launch again\". RECCE=reconnaissance=\"Scout\", taking in OMEN=\"warning\", around M[otor]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 help frame part of speech (4)","output":"### Answer: AVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eager\n=\"Eager\". AID=\"help\", around V[erb]=\"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: Disjointed noun used in scary process of meeting a new partner! (6)","output":"### Answer: DATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: process of meeting a new partner\n=\"process of meeting a new partner\".\u00a0*Edit, credit Blaise:* \"Disjointed noun\" gives no-un, i.e. no **un** used in DA**un**TING=\"scary\"\n \n*Original parsing:\u00a0*This is a noun, disjointed from its use in intimiDATING=\"scary\" [and it's the only noun that can be disjointed from the larger 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: Revoke authentic record holder (6)","output":"### Answer: REPEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revoke\n=\"Revoke\". REAL=\"authentic\" around EP=\"record\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 could have means to unite to produce manifesto (7)","output":"### Answer: PRONOUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of speech\n=\"Part of speech\". PRONOUN could have **cement**=\"means to unite\" added to it to produce PRONOUN**cement**=\"manifesto\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to location of clinics, unusual medic (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: medic \n=\"medic\", a stand-in doctor. Heads of '**L**ocation **O**f **C**linics, **U**nusual **M**edic\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 for Spooner's curious loss of energy (7)","output":"### Answer: SPONSOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Support\n=\"Support\". (Spoon[**e**]r's)*, minus the **E**[nergy]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dark words of medium, so to speak (6)","output":"### Answer: MUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Use dark words\n=\"Use dark words\". M[edium] plus UTTER=\"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: Woman stretched out on top of taxi, without a second thought for wool-producer's problem (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SHEEP SCAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: wool-producer's problem\n=\"wool-producer's problem\". SHE\u2026E=\"Woman stretched out\", plus CAB=\"taxi\", all around PS=postscript=\"second 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: Immoveable, fixed, sedated (4,3)","output":"### Answer: DEAD SET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immoveable\n=\"Immoveable\". (sedated)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 African country to the east of this gulf, where you may go no further (5,1,4,3)","output":"### Answer: REACH A DEAD END \n ### Explanation: Definition: where you may go no further\n=\"where you may go no further\". READ, around all of: CHAD=\"African country\" plus E[ast] plus ADEN=\"gulf\" 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: Gave eerie haunted house party (6,3)","output":"### Answer: HANDED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave\n=\"Gave\". (haunted)* around i.e. 'housing' DO=\"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: Tackle bluff incline (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tackle\n=\"Tackle\". CON=\"bluff\" plus TEND=\"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: Call Boatman for a bit of a talk (7)","output":"### Answer: PHONEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a talk\n=\"a bit of a talk\", a unit that makes up the sounds of speech. PHONE ME=\"Call 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: Speech about a dog (7)","output":"### Answer: SPANIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\n=\"dog\". SPIEL=\"Speech\" around AN=\"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: Flowery organ, one in canon ending at prayers (6)","output":"### Answer: STAMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flowery organ\n=\"Flowery organ\". ST=saint=\"one in canon\" plus AMEN=\"ending at prayers"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is a part of speech (5)","output":"### Answer: PEACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silence\n=\"Silence\". Sounds like 'piece'=\"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: It hangs with not so much at back (6)","output":"### Answer: TASSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It hangs\n=\"It hangs\". Reversal (\"back\") of all of: LESS=\"not so much\" plus 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: Where strain results in parting (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WEAK LINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where strain results in parting\ncryptic 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: Is around? That's odd, as it disappeared a long time ago (8)","output":"### Answer: DINOSAUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: it disappeared a long time ago\n=\"it disappeared a long time ago\". (Is 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: In depression, find somewhere to drink (6)","output":"### Answer: TROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: depression\n=\"depression\"; also =\"somewhere 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: They get passed on the road (7,5)","output":"### Answer: DRIVING TESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They get passed on the road\ncryptic 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: Dog\u00a0food (4)","output":"### Answer: CHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\n=a breed of \"Dog\"; also =\"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: An outstanding feature of medieval architecture (8)","output":"### Answer: GARGOYLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: An outstanding feature of medieval architecture\ncryptic definition \u2013 \"outstanding\" -> standing on 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: Blair's going out on first-class return to acquire foreign capital (8)","output":"### Answer: BRASILIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign capital\n=\"foreign capital\". (Blair's)*, plus reversal (\"return\") of AI=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: Expert returns to Mediterranean island (4)","output":"### Answer: ELBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mediterranean island\n=\"Mediterranean island\". Reversal (\"returns\") of ABLE=\"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: Being knowledgeable, remind fellow that is distracted (4-8)","output":"### Answer: WELL-INFORMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: knowledgeable\n=\"knowledgeable\". (remind 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: Indigestible food, for example Dorothy's turnover (6)","output":"### Answer: STODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indigestible food\n=\"Indigestible food\". Reversal (\"turnover\") of all of: E.G.=\"for example\" plus DOT'S=\"Dorothy'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: Copies I need to revise at times (8)","output":"### Answer: IMITATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copies\n=\"Copies\". I, plus (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: Any in let out, naturally (8)","output":"### Answer: INNATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: naturally\n=\"naturally\". (Any let 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: Executor's first to divulge what's left in the will (6)","output":"### Answer: ESTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: what's left in the will\n=\"what's left in the will\". E[xecutor], plus STATE=\"divulge\""}
{"instruction":"You 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, using commercial with sex appeal (4)","output":"### Answer: ADIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entrance\n=\"Entrance\" to a mine. AD[vert]=\"commercial\" plus 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: Moments of truth for downhearted performances (9)","output":"### Answer: SHOWDOWNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moments of truth\n=\"Moments of truth\". SHOWS=\"performances\", with DOWN placed in the middle\/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: Go before Doctor Daniel (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LEAD IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go before\n=\"Go before\". (Daniel)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 government needs is most people off the dole (7,8)","output":"### Answer: WORKING MAJORITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: What a government needs\n=\"What a government needs\"; cryptically =\"most people off the dole\""}
{"instruction":"You 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-banking type of aircraft? (8)","output":"### Answer: AUTOGIRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of aircraft\n=\"type of aircraft\". GIRO is a type of bank account, so AUTO-GIRO could =\"Self-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: Fast? Perhaps not! (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast\n=\"Fast\", immoral; also =\"not [stuck 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: Dark suit appropriate in these places of entertainment? (10)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTCLUBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: places of entertainment\n=\"places of entertainment\". NIGHT=\"Dark\", plus CLUBS=\"suit\" in 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: Kind of dance\u00a0to be found in South Carolina or West Virginia? (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARLESTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of dance\n=\"Kind of dance\"; also =the name of cities \"in South Carolina or West Virginia\" \u2013 the dance is named for the city in 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: With which one suffers a lack of balance (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: With which one suffers a lack of balance\ncryptic 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: What Nelson turned to his advantage at Copenhagen? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BLIND EYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What Nelson turned to his advantage at Copenhagen"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tell us when it's over (6)","output":"### Answer: UMPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: He'll tell us when it's over\ncryptic definition \u2013 a cricket UMPIRE announces the end of each 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: Girl needing daily refreshment (5)","output":"### Answer: LYDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\n=\"Girl\". (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: Start the game and win (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start the game\n=\"Start the game\", drive a game bird\/animal from its hiding-place; =\"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: Road surface touched a river from behind (7)","output":"### Answer: MACADAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Road surface\" made of small broken stones. MAD=\"touched\"=mentally unsound, plus A, plus CAM=\"river\", all reversed (\"from 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: False claim about electoral fraud starts to get nasty (7)","output":"### Answer: MALEFIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"nasty\". (claim)*, around E[lectoral] F[raud]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 stars in movies, or economists looking back? (9)","output":"### Answer: MONOCEROS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Horny\", a unicorn. Hidden, reversed (\"[stars] in\u2026 looking back\") inside \"movieS OR ECONOMists\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A mouse of a pussy? (7-3)","output":"### Answer: SCAREDY-CAT \n ### Explanation: \"mouse\" and \"pussy\" can both mean 'coward'."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freezing temperature thus encapsulating capital, ultimately, in European city (4)","output":"### Answer: OSLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"European city\". O=zero=\"Freezing temperature\", plus SO=\"thus\", around [capita]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: Greek character with enemies to take on in Tuscany (12)","output":"### Answer: CHIANTISHIRE \n ### Explanation: a facetious name for a part of Tuscany supposedly full of affluent British tourists. CHI=\"Greek character\", plus ANTIS=\"enemies\", plus HIRE=\"take 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: Reformed Tory a pain around nick, describing testing on release (12)","output":"### Answer: PROBATIONARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"describing testing on release\". (Tory a pain)* around ROB=\"nick\"=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: Mistake not getting up for early bird? (4)","output":"### Answer: COCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"early bird\". COCK-**up** would =\"Mistake\", but it's not getting **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: Fern \u2014 girl getting shock (10)","output":"### Answer: MAIDENHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fern\". MAIDEN=\"girl\", and \"shock\" can mean a large 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: European's taken to US citizen (9)","output":"### Answer: BOSTONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"US citizen\". BOSNIAN=\"European\", taking TO 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: A car endlessly following leader of monstrous criminal organisation (5)","output":"### Answer: MAFIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"criminal organisation\". A FIA[t]=\"A car endlessly\", following M[onstrous]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cheese in Cheshire town (7)","output":"### Answer: RUNCORN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cheshire town\". RUN=\"Escape\" plus CORN=\"cheese\"=something banal\/sentimental"}
{"instruction":"You 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 describe copper as metal (7)","output":"### Answer: MERCURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"metal\". MERRY=\"Happy\", around CU=the chemical symbol for \"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: Wrong application is filed by brood (6)","output":"### Answer: MISUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Wrong application\". IS, filed inside MUSE=\"brood\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 pink, Beethoven's Fifth his ultimate symphony? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHORAL \n ### Explanation: Beethoven's final symphony is known as the CHORAL. CORAL=\"pink\", with [Beet]H[ooven]'s fifth letter inside 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: Unconscious chap in parent, wally (10)","output":"### Answer: DUNDERHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"wally\". UNDER=\"Unconscious\" plus HE=\"chap\", both inside DAD=\"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: Preserved body, something to keep well! (5)","output":"### Answer: MUMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Preserved body\". MUM=\"something to keep\", as one can 'keep MUM'; plus MY=\"well\", interjections expressing 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: Hand on lid on brown cocktail (9)","output":"### Answer: MANHATTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"cocktail\". MAN=\"Hand\"=a worker, plus HAT=\"lid\", plus TAN=\"brown\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 I pass going north (4)","output":"### Answer: LOCI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Places\". I plus COL=mountain \"pass\", reversed (\"going 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: Jungle tribe having no time for this delicate matter? (8)","output":"### Answer: FORESKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"delicate matter\". FORES[**t**]=\"Jungle\" plus KIN=\"tribe\", minus the **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: Patron wants snooker player to pocket most balls (8)","output":"### Answer: CUSTOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Patron\". CUER=\"snooker player\", around (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: One looking up name inspired by art, or some fake (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONOMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"One looking up\". N[ame] taken in (\"inspired\") by (art or 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: I'm in a state, a state of exuberance (9)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"state of exuberance\". I'M inside A NATION=\"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: Box containing one key, a long key (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPACE BAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: the longest key on most computer keyboards. SPAR=\"Box\" as a verb, around ACE=\"one\" plus B=\"key\" 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: Reptile, one going on foot? (8)","output":"### Answer: MOCCASIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Reptile\", an American pit-viper; =\"one going on foot\", a Native American 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: Almost certainly a cold month, August normally feels less unsettled initially (3,3)","output":"### Answer: MAN FLU \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Almost certainly a cold\". Initials of M[onth] A[ugust] N[ormally] F[eels] L[ess] U[nsettled]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 biting bottom of Britney Spears going ape in cafe (6,5)","output":"### Answer: GREASY SPOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"cafe\". GOON=\"Gorilla\"=a thug, around ([Britne]y Spears)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 processed underground that's brought to the surface (5)","output":"### Answer: DENIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Material\". MINED=\"processed underground\", reversed (\"brought 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: Symbol to write down on top of orders (4)","output":"### Answer: LOGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Symbol\". LOG=\"write down\", plus the top letter of O[rders]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for audience, with cheers backing singer, one ditching the Stones? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: WEIGHT WATCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one ditching the Stones\n=\"One ditching the Stones\". WEIGHT sounds like '**wait**' i.e. \"**Delay** for audience\"; plus W[ith]; plus reversal (\"backing\") of TA=\"cheers\"='thanks'; plus CHER=\"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: A list of bonus funds withdrawn (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP DRAWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A list\n=\"A list\", as opposed to B-list, C-list etc. Reversal (\"withdrawn\") of REWARD POT=\"bonus 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: Part of member's time wasted (5)","output":"### Answer: THIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of member\n=\"Part of member\" \/ part of a leg. T[ime] plus HIGH=\"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: Grub left to get eaten in swamp (5)","output":"### Answer: FLOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: swamp\n=\"swamp\". FOOD=\"Grub\", with L[eft] inside 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: Bird reportedly shy, getting plastered (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUGHCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: plastered\n=coated with plaster. ROUGH sounds like '**ruff**' i.e. \"**Bird** reportedly\" plus CAST=\"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: Improvement from right back, cracking winning goal (7)","output":"### Answer: UPTREND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improvement\n=\"Improvement\". R[igh]T is reversed (\"back\"); inside UP=\"winning\" and END=\"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: Bear with regularly brash, stuck-up official (4-3)","output":"### Answer: POOH-BAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuck-up official\n=\"stuck-up official\". POOH=\"Bear\"; plus regular letters from B[r]A[s]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: Pair that trashed hotel to leave suite (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: suite\n=\"suite\" of music. (Pair t[**h**]at)*, with **H**[otel] 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: It's not free to broadcast with higher frequency (7)","output":"### Answer: OFTENER \n ### Explanation: Definition: with higher frequency\n=\"with higher frequency\". (not 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: That woman is taken in by rogue husband to some extent (9)","output":"### Answer: RATHERISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: to some extent\n=\"to some extent\". HER=\"That woman\" plus IS; taken in by RAT=\"rogue\" plus H[usband]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 lines ending novel (5)","output":"### Answer: SHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Slim Rocky boxing head of Apollo Creed (5)","output":"### Answer: ISLAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creed\n=\"Creed\". (Slim)*, around A[pollo]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sort of drink's taken back from William Tell (9)","output":"### Answer: SIMPLETON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thick sort\n=\"Thick sort\". SIP=\"drink\", taking in the back of [Willia]M; plus LET ON=\"Tell\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cliched remarks where capitalists congregate (5,8)","output":"### Answer: STOCK EXCHANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where capitalists congregate\n=\"where capitalists congregate\". STOCK=\"Cliched\"; plus EXCHANGE=\"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: Old loaf cut by shop's end user (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLOITER \n ### Explanation: Definition: user\n=\"user\". EX=\"Old\" and LOITER=\"loaf\", with [sho]P cutting in between 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: Did Pierce blush? (5)","output":"### Answer: GORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did Pierce\n=\"Did Pierce\". GO RED=\"blush\""}
{"instruction":"You 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's intention to suppress hesitation, offering rose (7)","output":"### Answer: TOWERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: rose\n=\"rose\". TO WED=\"Groom's intention\", around ER=\"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: How might I deal with flat melody? Get inform\u00adation (3,4)","output":"### Answer: AIR PUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: How might I deal with flat\n=\"How might I deal with flat\". AIR=\"melody\"; plus PUMP=\"Get 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: Merciless fox to hurt cat (9)","output":"### Answer: CUTTHROAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Merciless\n=\"Merciless\". (to hurt 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: Woman's age about 101 \u2014 it's rising (5)","output":"### Answer: ERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman\n=\"Woman\". ERA=\"age\", around a reversal (\"it's rising\") of CI=101 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 having row, with stimulant swallowed by mistake (5,5,3)","output":"### Answer: STIFF UPPER LIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cool\n=\"Cool\". TIFF=\"row\" and UPPER=\"stimulant\", both swallowed by SLIP=\"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: Beaten 3-0! What a place to see it happen? (5,4,4)","output":"### Answer: WHITE HART LANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to see it 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: Maybe skinny dip English rejected, crime when swimming (9)","output":"### Answer: EPIDERMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe skinny\n=\"Maybe skinny\". DIP plus E[nglish], both reversed (\"rejected\"); plus (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: Surprisingly, nude male's found behind British chancellor's place? (9)","output":"### Answer: BUNDESTAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: chancellor's place\n=\"chancellor's place\" in Germany. (nude)* plus STAG=\"male\"; both found behind B[ritish]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disputed a lot of lies (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AT ISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disputed\n=\"Disputed\". A, plus TISSUE=\"a lot of lies\", where \"lies\"='layers'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 old written lang\u00aduage? Turn up a Master in Latin here (7)","output":"### Answer: OGHAMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like old written lang\u00aduage"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One abandoning throne, wanting occupation (2,3)","output":"### Answer: TO LET \n ### Explanation: Definition: wanting occupation\n=\"Wanting occupation\". **I**=\"One\", leaving TO[**i**]LET=\"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: Like girl, endlessly knocked back the sauce (5)","output":"### Answer: SALSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sauce\n=\"sauce\". AS LAS[s]=\"Like girl\", with its end removed, then reversed (\"knocked 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: How much of the main substance is present? It's madness to include lithium (8)","output":"### Answer: SALINITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: How much of the main substance is present\n\"the main\"=the sea, so \"the main substance\" is salt. Not quite sure how to parse the wordplay \u2013 LI[thium], included **in** SANITY, with **in**SANITY=\"madness\"?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A run of four points ending in poor return (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: return\n=\"return\". A, plus NSWE which are four points of the compass, plus [poo]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: Girl needs way to cut chop for traditional dish (5,4)","output":"### Answer: IRISH STEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: traditional dish\n=\"traditional dish\". IRIS=\"Girl\", with ST[reet]=\"way\" inside HEW=\"cop\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 having bad time in recession (5)","output":"### Answer: TROOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Company\n=\"Company\". POOR=\"bad\" plus T[ime], all reversed (\"in recession\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hogwarts' English exam? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: SPELLING TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hogwarts' English exam\nCryptic definition, referring to the magical spells of Hogwarts."}
{"instruction":"You 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 of faith, in truth (4)","output":"### Answer: HINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspicion\n=\"Suspicion\". Hidden in [of fait]H IN T[ruth]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 going over one's head? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PORKPIE HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: going over one's head\nCryptic definition for a type of hat \u2013 PORK PIE is rhyming slang for 'lie'=\"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: Mammal after insect, one of these oiled (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CRICKET BAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one of these oiled\nCricket bats have to be oiled before use. BAT=\"Mammal\", after CRICKET=\"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: Composer has no limits for voice (4)","output":"### Answer: ALTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Heading for Sydney, the plane's ready for you, sport! (12)","output":"### Answer: SNOWBOARDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sport\n=\"sport\". S[ydney], plus NOW BOARDING=\"the plane's ready 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: Last word in gold, something cast in it (5)","output":"### Answer: ADIEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Last word\n=\"Last word\". AU=chemical symbol for \"gold\", with DIE=\"something cast\" 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: Double I, double K, double O, double L, a different E (9)","output":"### Answer: LOOKALIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Double\n=\"Double\". Anagram of (I, KK, OO, LL, A), plus 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: Join up lines around triangle at first (6)","output":"### Answer: ENLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join up\n=\"Join up\". (lines)* plus T[riangle]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 boxer cut on the bottom beginning to hurt, giving grunt (8)","output":"### Answer: HARRUMPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: grunt\n=\"grunt\". HAR[e]=\"Natural boxer cut\", plus RUMP=\"bottom\", plus H[urt]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0the captain (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Miss\n=\"Miss\"; also =\"the captain\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 rail route from Birmingham? (4)","output":"### Answer: LOIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\n=\"Cut\". Sounds like 'line'=\"rail route\" with a Brummie accent."}
{"instruction":"You 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 rings zero \u2014 futile (2,4)","output":"### Answer: NO HOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: futile\n=\"futile\". (phone)* around O=\"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: A game of two halves? (5,8)","output":"### Answer: TOTAL FOOTBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: A game of two halves\nA fluid system of playing football. FOOTBALL is famously \"A game of two halves\", and two halves make up the 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: Tripping in a tango, why does this keep happening? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: NOT AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: why does this keep happening?\n=\"why does this keep happening?\". (in a tango)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 site of caves, whisper sweet nothings through the door? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: WOOKEY HOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In site of caves"}
{"instruction":"You 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 something to sign, regarding something to sign? (10)","output":"### Answer: REPETITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regarding something to sign, regarding something to sign\nThe clue is an example of REPETITION; and RE=\"Regarding\", plus PETITION=\"something to 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: Make any saddo a drink? (6,3,4)","output":"### Answer: WHISKY AND SODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a drink\n=\"a drink\". WHISK (Y AND SODA) => (Y AND SODA)* which makes \"any saddo\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 ruler who's unwise, did you say, to get fast food item? (10)","output":"### Answer: THICKSHAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast food item\n=another name for a milkshake. Sounds like 'thick sheik'=\"Muslim ruler who's unwise\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 concerned about cost, I twice put off retiring (10)","output":"### Answer: ANTISOCIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: retiring\n=\"retiring\". ANAL=\"Overly concerned\", about (cost I 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: Coventry City, the depression of the sports broadcasters? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SKY BLUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coventry City\n=the nickname of Coventry City FC. SKY are the sports broadcasters, and the BLUES=\"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: Wrong exposition in New York? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrong\n=\"Wrong\". The U[nited] N[ations] FAIR might be an exposition held 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: Secure\u00a0business (4)","output":"### Answer: FIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure\n=\"Secure\"; also =\"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: Certainly, you will need a hospital (4)","output":"### Answer: YEAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Certainly\n=\"Certainly\". YE=\"you\", plus A, plus H[ospital]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 gone mad, countless initially die in torment (8)","output":"### Answer: GENOCIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Killing\n=\"Killing\". (gone)*, plus C[ountless], plus (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: One has to step back beyond cold, cold place (6)","output":"### Answer: ICECAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold place\n=\"cold place\". I=\"One\", plus reversal (\"back\") of PACE=\"step\" after 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: I fled 26 neighbour (4)","output":"### Answer: IRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 26 neighbour\nIRAN shares a border with Armenia. I plus 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: Sounding accusal to premier in Istanbul, hopeless (10)","output":"### Answer: ACOUSTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sounding\n=\"Sounding\". (accusal to I[stanbul])"}
{"instruction":"You 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 agent stealing Biblical vessel (6)","output":"### Answer: SPARKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively\n=\"Lively\". SPY=\"agent\", around ARK=\"Biblical vessel\". Mount Ararat (referred to in 14\/7) is said to be where Noah's Ark came 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: Khachaturian's inspiring mount, main reason being so 26, possibly? (7)","output":"### Answer: ANAGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: main reason being so 26, 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: One demonstrating hurt with a US-26 voice (7)","output":"### Answer: MARCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One demonstrating\n=\"One demonstrating\". MAR=\"hurt\", plus CHER=a US-ARMENIAN voice\/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: A game one has first to accept, with good justification (8)","output":"### Answer: APOLOGIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: justification\n=\"justification\". A, plus POLO=\"game\", plus I=\"one\", plus A[ccept], around 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: Unconscious, potential killer withholding shelter (6)","output":"### Answer: ASLEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unconscious\n=\"Unconscious\". ASP=\"potential killer\" around LEE=\"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: One arresting the flow of blood to vessel, quite tight (10)","output":"### Answer: TOURNIQUET \n ### Explanation: Definition: One arresting the flow of blood\n=\"One arresting the flow of blood\". TO, plus URN=\"vessel\", plus (quite)* \u2013 with \"tight\"=drunk as 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: Initial characters seen in translation of youthful Saroyan plays (4)","output":"### Answer: TOYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: America on strike over a rift (6)","output":"### Answer: HIATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rift\n=\"rift\". US=\"America\", after HIT=\"strike\", around 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: Remain displaced, an early European Christian (8)","output":"### Answer: ARMENIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: early European Christian\nArmenia was the first state to adopt Christianity as its official religion. (Remain)* plus 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: Reptile quietly dividing land (8)","output":"### Answer: TERRAPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reptile\n=\"Reptile\". P[iano]=\"quietly\", in the middle of TERRAIN=\"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: Party elected to kill (2,2)","output":"### Answer: DO IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: kill\n=\"kill\". DO=\"Party\", plus IN=\"elected\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A tear coming up over hundred-year crime (6)","output":"### Answer: PIRACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: crime\n=\"crime\". A RIP=\"A tear\", reversed (\"coming up\"); plus C=\"hundred\" in Roman numerals, plus Y[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: Defence in question supporting leaders in remorseless empire (7)","output":"### Answer: REDOUBT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Defence\n=\"Defence\". DOUBT=\"question\", underneath R[emorseless] E[mpire]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 declared to be on the rise, or a scattered people? (8)","output":"### Answer: DIASPORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: scattered people\n=\"scattered people\". P[ower] plus SAID=\"declared\", both reversed (\"on the rise\"); plus OR 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: Publication has overlooked information on April 8 across, unfortunately (10)","output":"### Answer: PERIODICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Publication\n=\"Publication\". (April [**gen**]OCIDE)*, where the overlooked **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: Consistency shown, say, with every second of guilt \u2014 wonder about that? (10)","output":"### Answer: REGULARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consistency\n=\"Consistency\". E.G.=\"say\", plus [g]U[i]L[t], all inside RARITY=\"wonder\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tigranes distraught, most indignant (8)","output":"### Answer: ANGRIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most indignant"}
{"instruction":"You 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 citizen in Yerevan actively maintaining patriotism to the last (8)","output":"### Answer: EVERYMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ordinary citizen\n=\"Ordinary citizen\". (Yerevan)* around [patriotis]M. Yerevan is the capital 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: Pure heart in birth, unaffected (7)","output":"### Answer: NATURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unaffected\n=\"unaffected\". [P]UR[e] in NATAL=\"birth\""}
{"instruction":"You 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-26 who raced to welcome independence primarily, cheers (6)","output":"### Answer: PROSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cheers"}
{"instruction":"You 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 while half of this map is incomplete (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTHMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disorder\n=\"Disorder\". AS=\"while\", plus half of TH[is], plus an incomplete MA[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: Very little seen of atonement in Yerevan (4)","output":"### Answer: TINY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very little\n=\"Very little\". Hidden in [atonemen]T IN Y[erevan]."}
{"instruction":"You 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 following trouble may provide comfort in retirement (3-5,6)","output":"### Answer: HOT-WATER BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: \u2026this provides comfort once retired to bed. BOTTLE=\"courage\" following HOT WATER=\"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: Concerning the morning's papers (5)","output":"### Answer: REAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"papers\". RE=\"Concerning\", plus AM'S=\"the morning'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: Keeps us confined in bad spots (8)","output":"### Answer: SUSTAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Keeps\". US, confined in STAINS=\"bad 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: I'd return to awkward point and read just a few passages (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DIP INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"read just a few passages\". I'D reversed (\"return\"), plus (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: Outdoor writer bursting into love song (4-3)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-AIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Outdoor\". PEN=\"writer\" in O=\"love\" plus AIR=\"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: Points to the girl to follow (5)","output":"### Answer: ENSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"follow\". E[ast] and N[orth] are compass \"Points\", plus SUE=\"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: Feels a bit irritated by trifling annoyances (9)","output":"### Answer: FLEABITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"trifling annoyances\". (Feels 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: Group going after sin? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: VICE SQUAD \n ### Explanation: &lit definition. SQUAD=\"group\", after VICE=\"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: Sensational piece of luck getting free (5)","output":"### Answer: LURID \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Sensational\". LU[ck], plus RID=\"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: Squirming eels can be seen in twists together (7)","output":"### Answer: ENLACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"twists together\". (eels 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: Notices damaged part (7)","output":"### Answer: SECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"part\". (Notices)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 treatment for wild flower (8)","output":"### Answer: MANICURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Handy treatment\". MANIC=\"wild\", plus URE=\"flower\", a river 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: Proof of a convenient absence? (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIBI \n ### Explanation: Cryptic 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: Beginner's course in French (4,8)","output":"### Answer: HORS D\u2019OEUVRES \n ### Explanation: Cryptic definition, a French phrase for starter courses"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for a long walk, or take up afternoon painting (5)","output":"### Answer: TRAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Go for a long walk\". Reversal (\"take up\") of PM ART=\"afternoon 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: Not so busy types told to go in a busy type's place (9)","output":"### Answer: ABSENTEES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Not so busy types\". SENT=\"told to go\", in A BEE'S=\"a busy type'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: We hear cockney bloke's going to relax (4,3)","output":"### Answer: EASE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"relax\". Sounds like \"[H]'e's off\"=\"cockney bloke's 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: Is said to be ordered beforehand (7)","output":"### Answer: BESPOKE \n ### Explanation: &lit definition. SPOKE=\"Is said\", with BE ordered before 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: Employment exchange? (5)","output":"### Answer: TRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Employment\"=occupation; also =\"exchange\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parent lied \u2014 is out of order, like Nixon and Clinton? (12)","output":"### Answer: PRESIDENTIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"like Nixon and Clinton\". (Parent lied 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: Is one ill at ease with this? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SICK LEAVE \n ### Explanation: Cryptic definition \u2013 one is both \"ill\" and \"at ease\" while on SICK 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: Battle\u00a0helmet (9)","output":"### Answer: BALACLAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Battle\"; also =\"helmet\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imperfect result of a French test (7)","output":"### Answer: UNSOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Imperfect\". UN=\"a [in] French\", plus SOUND=\"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: Spot Cinders acting up (7)","output":"### Answer: DISCERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Spot\". (Cinders)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 about to declare capital (5)","output":"### Answer: CAIRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"capital\". CO[mpany], around AIR=\"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: Freezing, despite a topcoat? (5)","output":"### Answer: ICING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Freezing\"; also =\"a topcoat\" on 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: Dandy's top clothing company ranking third (7)","output":"### Answer: PEACOCK \n ### Explanation: PEAK=\"top\", around (\"clothing\") CO[mpany] plus C, where C is the third 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: Keep an eye on pillock appearing in dock (7)","output":"### Answer: MONITOR \n ### Explanation: NIT=\"pillock\" in MOOR=\"dock\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cure\u00a0what many addicts do (5)","output":"### Answer: SMOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cure\" meat; also =\"what many addicts 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: Criminal goes missing from rogues' gallery surprisingly often (9)","output":"### Answer: REGULARLY \n ### Explanation: (goes)* missing from (rogues' gallery)*."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Phoney war mainly involving Eastern transport workers (10)","output":"### Answer: RAILWAYMEN \n ### Explanation: (war mainly)* around 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: Arena where speculator meets syndicate (8)","output":"### Answer: BULLRING \n ### Explanation: BULL=\"speculator\", plus RING=\"syndicate\""}
{"instruction":"You 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-haul traders in pity employing hard worker reversing vehicle (8,4)","output":"### Answer: MERCHANT NAVY \n ### Explanation: MERCY=\"pity\", around all of: H[ard] plus ANT=\"worker\" plus a reversed VAN=\"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: A natural hanger-on, Wally gets to blow the whistle (10)","output":"### Answer: GOOSEGRASS \n ### Explanation: A plant with clinging bristles. GOOSE=\"Wally\" plus GRASS=\"blow the whistle\""}
{"instruction":"You are 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 place to learn game on cold morning (9)","output":"### Answer: CAMBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: BRIDGE=\"game\", after C[old] plus AM=\"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: Garbage \u2014 three times as much left out (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIPE \n ### Explanation: TRIP[**L**]E=\"three times as much\", with **L**[eft] 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: Nijinsky, for instance, in back street in Paris (7)","output":"### Answer: DANSEUR \n ### Explanation: In French: DANS=\"in\" and RUE=\"street\", with the latter reversed (\"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: Doctors at one time\u00a0noted for their application? (7)","output":"### Answer: LEECHES \n ### Explanation: Doctors used to be known as LEECHES, and used to apply LEECHES as 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: Good-looker from Ulster during Troubles? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADONIS \n ### Explanation: N[orthern] I[rish]=\"from Ulster\", inside ADO-S=\"Trouble-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: Accomplished women's crew on the hefty side? (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERWEIGHT \n ### Explanation: OVER=\"Accomplished\",completed; plus W[omen]; plus EIGHT=\"crew\" 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: Generator from England held up by hospital officer (9)","output":"### Answer: MAGNETRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a generator of microwaves. ENG[land], reversed and inside (\"held up by\") MATRON=\"hospital 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: Duck seen on European river (4)","output":"### Answer: NILE \n ### Explanation: NIL=\"Duck\", a cricket score of 0; plus 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: Oppressor beheaded innocent queen after communist uprising (8)","output":"### Answer: TORTURER \n ### Explanation: [p]URE=\"beheaded innocent\", plus R[egina]=\"queen\"; after reversal of TROT=\"communist uprising\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cavalier fighter allegedly the greatest in stirring story (8)","output":"### Answer: ROYALIST \n ### Explanation: The Cavaliers were Royalists in the English Civil War. Muhammad ALI=\"fighter allegedly the greatest\", inside (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: Who's today's setter? I've no answer to that (5,3,2)","output":"### Answer: YOU\u2019VE GOT ME \n ### Explanation: double def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sound of impact in German sub? (9)","output":"### Answer: GUNPOWDER \n ### Explanation: POW=\"sound of impact\" inside: G[erman] plus UNDER=\"sub\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 keeps married couple covered (8)","output":"### Answer: EMBRACED \n ### Explanation: ED=\"Journalist\", around M[arried] plus BRACE=\"couple\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Informant tipped off Busted's lead singer (8)","output":"### Answer: FRONTMAN \n ### Explanation: ([I]nformant)* \u2013 \"tipped off\" indicates the removal of the first letter, \"Busted\" is the 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: European office workers sample food from bakery (6,6)","output":"### Answer: DANISH PASTRY \n ### Explanation: DANISH=\"European\", plus P[ersonal] A[ssistant]S=\"office workers\", plus TRY=\"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: Basket makers rely on these tradesmen, commonly (6)","output":"### Answer: OSIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Willows whose twigs are used to make baskets. hosiers=\"tradesmen\" => 'OSIERS=\"tradesmen, 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: Put up deposit to secure tons of metal (5)","output":"### Answer: STEEL \n ### Explanation: LEES=\"deposit\", reversed (\"Put up\") and around T[ons]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 7 used 10 (4)","output":"### Answer: TRUE \n ### Explanation: T[o]R[t]U[r]E[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: Increase open cargo boat's atmospheric illumination? (9)","output":"### Answer: UPLIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a light fitting that throws light upwards. UP=\"Increase\", plus LIGHTER=\"open cargo boat\" used to load and unload 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: Magnify one's end many times over (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTOL \n ### Explanation: [on]E, plus reversal (\"over\") of LOT=\"many\", plus X=\"times\" in the sense 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: Half-square key with a movement in need of oiling (7)","output":"### Answer: SQUEAKY \n ### Explanation: SQU[are], plus (key 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: Tramp's boxing arena rebuilt with tin \u2014 you can't get lower than that (7,6)","output":"### Answer: MARIANA TRENCH \n ### Explanation: the deepest part of the world's oceans. MARCH=\"Tramp\", around (arena 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: Speak highly of no power boost (5)","output":"### Answer: RAISE \n ### Explanation: [**p**]RAISE=\"Speak highly of\", without **P**[ower]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Histrionics forced earldom into a reduced state (9)","output":"### Answer: MELODRAMA \n ### Explanation: (earldom)* in MA[ssachusetts]=\"reduced 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: Meeting place of California's Plates Movement (3,7,5)","output":"### Answer: SAN ANDREAS FAULT \n ### Explanation: cryptic def, referring to tectonic plates"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Kerry: so lax about greeting (9)","output":"### Answer: YORKSHIRE \n ### Explanation: (Kerry so)* around HI=\"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: Nosey creature's salt-covered \"eye\" (5)","output":"### Answer: TAPIR \n ### Explanation: TAR=sailor=\"salt\", around P[rivate] I[nvestigator]=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: They're thumping\u00a0mad? (7)","output":"### Answer: BONKERS \n ### Explanation: double def: bonk='thump'; and BONKERS=\"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: A Loire variation on a flowering shrub (7)","output":"### Answer: OLEARIA \n ### Explanation: (A Loire)*, 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: Subject to image being reduced (5)","output":"### Answer: TOPIC \n ### Explanation: TO, plus PIC[ture]=\"image being 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: Where to get tanked up with pro at end of the play area? (9)","output":"### Answer: FORECOURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: where you fill a petrol tank. FOR=\"pro\", plus the end of [th]E, plus COURT=\"play 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: \"I live with soul in torment\" misconception (8)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSION \n ### Explanation: I L[ive], plus (soul 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 off a captain of industry, related on the male side (6)","output":"### Answer: AGNATE \n ### Explanation: [m]AGNATE=\"Start off a captain 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: Brace of salmon's source? British river (4)","output":"### Answer: STAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a prop or support. S[almon] plus TAY=\"British 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: Announce Portugal's heaving with 'em (10)","output":"### Answer: PROMULGATE \n ### Explanation: (Portugal's em)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 \"fiord\" is rendered as \"ditch\" (3,3,2)","output":"### Answer: GET RID OF \n ### Explanation: GET=\"Understand\", plus (fiord)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 island with a cat that's externally weightless (6)","output":"### Answer: ITHACA \n ### Explanation: [**w**]ITH A CA[**t**], with its external **w**eigh**t\u00a0**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: Feel a bit sorry for trifle (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FLEA BITE \n ### Explanation: (Feel 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: Manages to get issue to a union? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: MARRIES OFF \n ### Explanation: cryptic def, where issue=offspring and 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: Persistent sensation of behind getting smack (10)","output":"### Answer: AFTERTASTE \n ### Explanation: AFTER=\"behind\" plus TASTE=\"smack\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 sound like Scottish lacking in brains? (8)","output":"### Answer: NASCENCE \n ### Explanation: Sounds like \"no [nae] sense\" in a Scottish accent"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cleavage that could stun you (8)","output":"### Answer: UPPERCUT \n ### Explanation: UPPER=\"Superior\" plus CUT=\"cleavage\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 usually precede deliveries of cultivated Prunus (3-3)","output":"### Answer: RUN-UPS \n ### Explanation: \u2026RUN-UPS precede cricketing \"deliveries\". (Prunus)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 trophy wife regularly featured in love record \u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: OCCUPIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Busy\nCUP=\"trophy\" plus regular letters from [w]I[f]E, all inside O=\"love\" plus CD=\"record\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 leaving former partner nothing \u2014 dirt, for the most part (6)","output":"### Answer: EXODUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaving\nEX=\"former partner\" plus O=\"nothing\" plus DUS[t]=\"dirt, for the most 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: Boy's chance to go topless (4)","output":"### Answer: LUKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boy\n[f]LUKE=\"chance\", 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: I clean silver in Germany and pour on cold water (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCOURAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pour on cold water\nI, plus SCOUR=\"clean\" plus AG the chemical symbol for \"silver\", all inside DE[utschland]=\"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: Uncontrolled actor ignores book on The Origin of Method (6)","output":"### Answer: RANDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Uncontrolled\nMarlon [**B**]RANDO is the actor ignoring **b**ook, plus the first letter\/origin of M[ethod]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 article is in abstract paper (8)","output":"### Answer: APPRAISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Review\nA=the indefinite \"article\", plus IS, all inside (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: Man makes tea for Israelites (7)","output":"### Answer: HEBREWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Israelites\nHE BREWS=\"Man makes 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: Seeing explosion \u2014 small or big bang? (7)","output":"### Answer: GENESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: big bang\n(Seeing)*, plus S[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: Is he an insect or a great beast? (8)","output":"### Answer: BEHEMOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a great beast\na beast mentioned in the Book of Job. BE HE MOTH=\"Is he 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: Copper's exam brings forth the cleverest (6)","output":"### Answer: CUTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleverest\nCU is the chemical symbol for \"Copper\", plus TEST=\"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: Twist a handle in to animate display (10)","output":"### Answer: REVELATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: display\nReversal (\"Twist\") of A LEVER=\"a handle\", plus (in 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: Yank's clothing slips off hip (4)","output":"### Answer: JERK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yank\nJERK[**in**]=\"clothing\", a type of jacket; minus **in**=\"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: Economical plan (6)","output":"### Answer: BUDGET \n ### Explanation: a not-especially-cryptic def, unless I'm 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: Words of 3 for doing words (8)","output":"### Answer: PROVERBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Words of 3\n=\"Words of WISDOM\". PRO=\"for\" plus VERBS=\"doing 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: Bill Clinton's first turn \u2014 worth being faithful? (8)","output":"### Answer: ACCURATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: faithful\nAC[count]=\"Bill\", plus C[linton's] first letter, plus U-[turn], plus RATE=\"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: Law\u00a0book (4)","output":"### Answer: JUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Law\n=JUDE \"Law\" the actor; =\"book\" 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: Do swim at sea to have the experience (6)","output":"### Answer: WISDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: experience\n(do swim)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rehabilitate policemen giving up cocaine for dessert (5,3)","output":"### Answer: LEMON PIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: dessert\n(policemen)* minus 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: Boxing chaps turn to a dramatic series of bouts (10)","output":"### Answer: TOURNAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: series of bouts\n(turn to a)*, around i.e. boxing 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: First goal accepted by 2 special referees (6)","output":"### Answer: JUDGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: referees\nthe first of G[oal], inside JUDE, plus S[pecial]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with income support? \u2014 Home Secretary's alarm (6)","output":"### Answer: DISMAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: alarm\nD[iamonds] plus I[ncome] S[upport], plus Theresa MAY=UK \"Home 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: Perhaps chocolate's the cause of universal expansion? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: DARK ENERGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause of universal expansion\n=an unknown form of energy leading to the expansion of the universe. Chocolate is [perhaps] DARK, and a source of 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: Social workers sabotaged stand supporting film director (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WOOD ANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Social 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: Mark breaks sonic barrier, emitting dreadful roar! (8)","output":"### Answer: INSCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n(sonic barrier)*, minus (roar)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1960s' model rejects fashion of bright pink (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bright pink"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Enigmatist's debut puzzle divided Heaven and Hell (6)","output":"### Answer: EREBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: divided Heaven and Hell\na cavern between Earth and Hades in Greek mythology. E[nigmatist], plus REBUS=a type of \"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: It's rumoured minister could get fired (6)","output":"### Answer: CANNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: could get fired\nHomophone (\"It's rumoured\") of 'canon'=\"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: Sign card about American singer-songwriter (4)","output":"### Answer: JOEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: American singer-songwriter\nBilly JOEL=the \"American singer-songwriter\". LEO=\"sign\" of the Zodiac, plus J[ack]=\"card\", all reversed (\"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: Mark for every run (7)","output":"### Answer: SCARPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"run\". SCAR=\"mark\", plus PER=\"every\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 learn to stay put amid change (7)","output":"### Answer: VARSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Where to learn\". SIT=\"stay put\" inside VARY=\"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: Turned up? Rolls over (4)","output":"### Answer: SNUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"turned [one's nose] up?\". BUNS=\"rolls\", reverse i.e. \"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: Arnie misguidedly accepting mission on horseback (10)","output":"### Answer: EQUESTRIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"on horseback\". (Arnie)* around QUEST=\"mission\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maternal grandmother inhaling Italy's noxious air? (6)","output":"### Answer: MIASMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"noxious air\". MA'S MA=\"Maternal grandmother\", taking in I[taly]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 seen in excursion to church on outskirts of Troy (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIPTYCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Artwork\". TRIP=\"excursion\" plus CH[urch], around T[ro]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: Puma perhaps devouring one affiliated to cheese (9)","output":"### Answer: CAMEMBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"cheese\". CAT=\"Puma perhaps\", around MEMBER=\"one affiliated\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Consent to match (5)","output":"### Answer: AGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Consent\"; also =\"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: Block of Roman villas (5)","output":"### Answer: ANVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Block\". Hidden in [Rom]AN VIL[las]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bit into end of prayer time (9)","output":"### Answer: APARTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Accommodation\". PART=\"bit\" inside AMEN=\"end of prayer\", plus 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: Spillage ended by predator's return (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERFLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Spillage\". OVER=\"ended\", plus reversal (return) of WOLF=\"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: Gather opponent's collecting scrap (6)","output":"### Answer: FORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Gather\". FOE=\"opponent\" around RAG=\"scrap\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 attitude to trees in waste (10)","output":"### Answer: SLOPPINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Casual attitude\". PINES=\"trees\" in SLOPS=\"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: Fight knocking stuffing out of type of coat (4)","output":"### Answer: DUEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Fight\". DU[FF]EL=\"type of coat\" with its stuffing 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: One emulating Charlie in Flower of Scotland \u2014 Returning Officer first? (7)","output":"### Answer: COPYCAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"One emulating\". C[harlie] in TAY=\"flower\/river of Scotland\" reversed\/returning, with COP=\"officer\" 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: Slowing down earthbound light (7)","output":"### Answer: CLARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"light\". RIT[ardando]=\"Slowing down\", in CLAY i.e. \"earth-bound\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 woman allowed into bar? (7)","output":"### Answer: CANTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"bar\". CAN TINA?=\"Is woman 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: Puzzle concerning people carrier (5)","output":"### Answer: REBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Puzzle\". RE=\"concerning\" plus BUS=\"people carrier\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 infant's precious thing topped by a medic (3-4)","output":"### Answer: EWE-LAMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female infant\". [j]EWEL=\"precious thing topped\", plus A, plus MB=\"medic\", Bachelor of 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: Attack making halfwit become unwell (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Attack\". ASS=\"halfwit\" plus AIL=\"become unwell\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 stone layers on top (9)","output":"### Answer: STRATAGEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Plan\". STRATA=\"layers\" on top of GEM=\"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: Portion of hospital in dazed condition (7)","output":"### Answer: TRANCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Portion\". H[ospital] in TRANCE=\"dazed 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: Daft words dreamt up for source of condiment (7,6)","output":"### Answer: MUSTARD POWDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"source of condiment\". (words dreamt 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: Inscriptions putting end to male chauvinist musical genre hastily disembowelled (9)","output":"### Answer: EPIGRAPHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Inscriptions\". [mal]E plus PIG=\"chauvinist\" plus RAP=\"musical genre\" plus H[astil]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: Breaking right away from lovelorn songwriter (7)","output":"### Answer: NOVELLO \n ### Explanation: Ivor NOVELLO is the songwriter. (lovelo[r]n)*, with r[ight] 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: Turning down authentic setting for Much Ado (7)","output":"### Answer: REFUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Turning down\". REAL=\"authentic\" around (acting as the setting for) much of FUS[s]=ADO"}
{"instruction":"You 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 chosen to encapsulate gerbil's initial lack of attention (7)","output":"### Answer: NEGLECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"lack of attention\". N[ame] plus ELECT=\"chosen\" as in 'president elect', around G[erbil]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Thurman, badly lit, swallowed last syllable (6)","output":"### Answer: ULTIMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"last syllable\" in linguistics. UMA Thurman, swallowing (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: 11 proviso (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: EQUESTRIAN; also =\"proviso\" in a contract"}
{"instruction":"You 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 English house wines (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED ROSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Symbol of English house\" of Lancaster. RED and ROS\u00c9 are types 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: Estate of party chief (6)","output":"### Answer: DOMAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Estate\". DO=\"party\", plus MAIN=\"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: Still on level terms (4)","output":"### Answer: EVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Still\"; also =\"on level 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: It's not beneath the directors, to be honest (5,5)","output":"### Answer: ABOVE BOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"honest\". ABOVE=\"not beneath\", plus BOARD=\"the directors\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheila's converted by this prophet (6)","output":"### Answer: ELISHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"prophet\". (Sheila)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ate green fresh product (8)","output":"### Answer: TEENAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Youngster\". (ate 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: A very quiet part of London that's really attractive (9)","output":"### Answer: APPEALING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"attractive\". A plus PP=pianissimo=\"very quiet\", plus EALING=\"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: She's not improved by the golden touch (4)","output":"### Answer: LILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"She\". Gilding the LILY with the touch of gold does nothing to improve 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: Very low perch (4)","output":"### Answer: BASE \/ BASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Very low\"; also =\"perch\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hertfordshire town just entering a period of growth (9)","output":"### Answer: STEVENAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Hertfordshire town\". EVEN=\"just\", entering STAGE=\"period of 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: Engaged \u2014 or already married? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: TIED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Engaged\" as in busy; also loosely =\"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: The current trend, naturally (10)","output":"### Answer: DOWNSTREAM \n ### Explanation: Cryptic def \u2013 the natural trend of a current goes DOWNSTREAM"}
{"instruction":"You 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 about noon, or before (4)","output":"### Answer: ANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"before\". ATE=\"Dined\" around N[oon]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 off the tongue (6)","output":"### Answer: SAYING \n ### Explanation: Cryptic def \u2013 \"Saw\" as in clich\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: The hell of inner turmoil (7)","output":"### Answer: INFERNO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"hell\". (of inner)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 letters, perhaps, and enclose (7)","output":"### Answer: ENVELOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"enclose\". (Pen 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: Payments of damages? (5)","output":"### Answer: RENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Payments\"; also =\"damages\" from rending"}
{"instruction":"You 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 miss a thing about East coast defence (3,4)","output":"### Answer: SEA WALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coast defence. SAW ALL=\"Didn't miss a thing\", around 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: Tin or tape cutter? (6)","output":"### Answer: OPENER \n ### Explanation: Double def: =\"Tin\u2026 cutter\"; also =\"tape cutter\" at the opening of a public 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: Love a girl, one not otherwise engaged (9)","output":"### Answer: ADORATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Love\". A, plus DORA=\"girl\", plus (I not)* where I=\"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: Place or race for two-year olds (7)","output":"### Answer: NURSERY \n ### Explanation: Double def: a place for two year old children, or a race exclusively for two year old 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: One predicts there'll be a lot of money on the counter (7-6)","output":"### Answer: FORTUNE-TELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"One predicts\". FORTUNE=\"a lot of money\", plus TELLER=\"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: Yes, one may may make it without exertion (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EASY MONEY \n ### Explanation: \u2026is \"made without exertion\". (Yes one 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: Roars, when seeing fire-raisers (7)","output":"### Answer: BELLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Roars\"; also =\"fire-raisers\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 take it in around morning as essential part of diets (7)","output":"### Answer: VITAMIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"essential part of diets\". V=\"Five\" in Roman numerals, plus IT IN around AM=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: Excess weight? It's his danger (7)","output":"### Answer: GLUTTON \n ### Explanation: GLUT=\"Excess\", plus TON=\"weight\", with an &lit def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 not turned, but the sheets may be (6)","output":"### Answer: COTTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"sheets may be\". COT=\"Bed\", plus reversal (\"turned\") of 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: Cancel right to travel in comfort (5)","output":"### Answer: ERASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cancel\". R[ight] inside EASE=\"comfort\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Board got a fire under control (1,6,3,3)","output":"### Answer: A BRIDGE TOO FAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\n(Board got a 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: This writer said Labour is in trouble with the Observer (9)","output":"### Answer: EYESTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble with the Observer\n\"Observer\"=eye in the definition. EYE sounds like 'I'=\"This writer\", plus STRAIN=\"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: Keep husband \u2014 one whose mouth's 26 (5)","output":"### Answer: FORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: one whose mouth's 26\nThe mouth of the River Forth is DOUBLE-CROSSED by bridges. FORT=\"Keep\" plus H[usband]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 seen by pair at bridge? No, wrong (5)","output":"### Answer: FALSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrong\nFAL=\"River\" in Cornwall, plus S[outh] and E[ast] are *opponents* in bridge i.e. \"pair at bridge? No\" *Edit thanks to Eileen and Shirley"}
{"instruction":"You 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 foolishly crossing river, after initially unseating poor equestrian, Captain America? (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPERHERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Captain America?\n(Horse)* around all of: R[iver] after U[nseating] P[oor] E[questrian]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 admirers of English group's No 1, it's so funky (7)","output":"### Answer: EGOISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: No 1 admirers\nE[nglish], plus G[roup]'s first letter i.e. \"No 1\", plus (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: Party held in a long, rickety boat (7)","output":"### Answer: GONDOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\nDO=\"Party\", inside (a 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: Insult fellow wearing a disguise (7)","output":"### Answer: AFFRONT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Insult\nF[ellow], inside A FRONT=\"a 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: Good player's first to bag all the tricks? One light, actually (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GAS LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: One light, actually\nG[ood], plus P[layer]'s first letter, around A SLAM=\"all the tricks\" in 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: Women pursuing one setter in desire for increasing bad behaviour? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CRIME WAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: increasing bad behaviour\nW[omen], after I=\"one\" and ME=\"setter\", all inside CRAVE=\"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: Town won, with a Scot keeping goal at first (5)","output":"### Answer: WIGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Town\nW[on], plus IAN=\"a Scot\" around G[oal]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspiration for love poetry or tea dances (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inspiration for love poetry\nThe Greek Muse of \"love poetry\". (or 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: Root out fool taking rap, swimming in river (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTIRPATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Root out\nTIT=\"fool\", taking in (rap)*, all inside EXE=\"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: Taken for a ride in what looks like another used Ford? (6-7)","output":"### Answer: DOUBLE-CROSSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taken for a ride\nDOUBLE=\"what looks like another\", plus CROSSED=\"used Ford\"\u00a0*Edit thanks to JollySwagman and engineerb*\n \n~~If another has used a FORD to cross a river, it might be DOUBLE-CROSSED~~"}
{"instruction":"You 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, as car unavailable (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BEETLE OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fly\n=to scurry away. BEETLE=\"car\" plus OFF=\"unavailable\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 0-0, so goalless? Not 0-0, lost game (7)","output":"### Answer: GLASSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 0-0\n0-0 looks like a pair of glasses. (so goalless)*, minus two **O**'s and an L i.e. \"Not **0**\u2013**0**, 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: One that gets hammered, if wine party's beginning, say (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TENT PEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that gets hammered\nTENT is a kind of red \"wine\", plus P[arty], plus E.G.=\"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: Duck very loud rock singer sacrifices (9)","output":"### Answer: OFFERINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sacrifices\nO=zero=\"Duck\" in cricket, plus FF=fortissimo=\"very loud\" plus (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: Settle up in beer garden (5)","output":"### Answer: AGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Settle\nHidden, reversed (\"up\") in \"bEER 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: Nice setter, female, has year off in France with ex-PM (not that one who lied in court) (7,6)","output":"### Answer: JEFFREY ARCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one who lied in court\nJE='I'=\"setter\" in French or in the french city of \"Nice\", plus F[emale], plus (year)* in FR[ance], plus [**that**]CHER=\"ex-PM \/ 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: Cause confusion with current name given to Casterbridge, it's said, by intros to Thomas Hardy e-books? (5,1,7,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: THROW A SPANNER IN THE WORKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cause confusion\nI=symbol for \"Current\", plus N[ame], after THROW A SPANNER='cast a bridge'=\"Casterbridge, it's said\", plus T[homas] H[ardy], plus E, plus WORKS=\"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: Moobs developed, having drunk most of keg \u2014 doctor fumes as a result? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SMOKE BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: fumes as a result\n(Moobs)* around KE[g], plus MB=Bachelor of Medicine=\"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: Drink house beer, with 10X content (9)","output":"### Answer: ORANGEADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nthe dynastic house of ORANGE, plus A**L**E=\"beer\", which becomes ADE with 'ten times its content', as 10x **50** = 500, where **L**=50 and D=500 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 disease, after \"conversing\" orally in swingers' bar (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAPEZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: swingers' bar\nTRAP=\"Catch\", and \"disease\" is the converse of 'ease' which sounds like EZE ~~sounds roughly like 'dis'\/this EZE~~\u00a0*Edit thanks to Limeni"}
{"instruction":"You 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 impressive sounding kitchen utensil (7)","output":"### Answer: GREATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More impressive\nsounds like 'grater'=kitchen utensil"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puck's game, catching a butterfly? (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: butterfly?\nthe final form of an insect. I'M A GO=\"Puck'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: Cars use wheels with discs (7)","output":"### Answer: SAUCERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: discs\n(Cars 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: Side batting like Blofeld? (7)","output":"### Answer: VILLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Blofeld?\n[Aston] VILLA=footballing \"Side\", plus IN=\"batting\" 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: The sound of Ananias's instrument? (4)","output":"### Answer: LYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Fake vitamin: Norway aside, it's manufactured by Europe (9)","output":"### Answer: IMITATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fake\n(vitami[**n**] it)*, plus E[urope] \u2013 the removed\u00a0**n** is for **N**[orway]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 (5)","output":"### Answer: JACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Watch over hearts, this unwelcomed game? (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAUGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nGUARD=\"Watch\", reversed (\"over\"); plus H[earts]; plus T[**hi**]S, where the removed\u00a0**hi** implies \"unwelcomed\" i.e. without a\u00a0**hi**\/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: Rich husband sacrificed bonus (4)","output":"### Answer: PLUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bonus\nPLUS[**h**]=\"Rich\", minus **h**[usband]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0making for the border? (5)","output":"### Answer: FENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\nA \"Criminal\" who trades in stolen items; or a barrier that forms a 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: Vessel's drink, hot inside (4)","output":"### Answer: SHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessel\nSIP=\"drink\", with H[ot] 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: No good monsters follow Erebus's lead, of course, they're ugly things (8)","output":"### Answer: EYESORES \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're ugly things\nO[**g**]RES=\"monsters\" with no **g**[ood], following all of: E[rebus]; plus YES=\"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: Dark and criminal lord? (5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: One rejoicing in a Mel Gibson tirade, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: One rejoicing\na Mel Gibson tirade might be a CELEB RANT"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and stones\" \u2014 ultimate cliche for you to recite (4)","output":"### Answer: GUMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticks\n=\"Sticks\" as in 'applies a sticky substance\". G[**e**]MS=\"stones\", with [clich]**e**\u00a0exchanged for U, which sounds like \"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: Money? About a pound without delay (7)","output":"### Answer: READILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: without delay\n'READY money' means cash; around all of: I=one=\"a\", plus L[ibra]=\"pound\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 doesn't start, colour's inverted inside (7)","output":"### Answer: ELDERLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old\n[t]ELLY=\"TV\", around RED=\"colour\" reversed\/inverted"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0child (4)","output":"### Answer: BABY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Love\n=\"Love\", a term of endearment; also =\"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: Disciplines making sense of CSI scene? (8)","output":"### Answer: SCIENCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disciplines\n(CSI 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: Benefits cause regular fury \u2014 UKIP test (6)","output":"### Answer: FRUITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Benefits\nregular letters of **F**[u]**R**[y] **U**[K]**I**[P] **T**[e]**S**[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: Liberal Viagra cafe displacing a fine church building (8)","output":"### Answer: VICARAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: church building\n(Viagra c[**af**]e)*, with **a f**[ine] displaced"}
{"instruction":"You 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 brief affair takes a year (6)","output":"### Answer: FLYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very brief\na FLYING visit is very brief. FLING=\"affair\", around Y[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: Drink you and I consume at home (4)","output":"### Answer: WINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nWE='you and I\", consuming 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: Asian country invaded by 1's country (9)","output":"### Answer: INDONESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country\nINDIA=\"Asian country\", invaded by 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: After aircraft loses time, friend throws a wobbler (5)","output":"### Answer: JELLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wobbler\nJE[**t**]=\"aircraft\" losing **t**[ime], plus [a]LLY=\"friend\" throwing away **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: Believe the queen is fat? Just the opposite (5)","output":"### Answer: THINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Believe\nTHIN K[ing] is the opposite of a fat 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: Loud anger over party album by Deep Purple (8)","output":"### Answer: FIREBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: album by Deep Purple"}
{"instruction":"You 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 angels, crackers and decorations (8)","output":"### Answer: SPANGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: decorations\n=small glittering things. SP[ecial], plus (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: Vegetarian meals for Springboks? (6)","output":"### Answer: SALADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vegetarian meals\nS[outh] A[frican] LADS=\"Springboks\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 be original, enlist officer promoted for bravery (6)","output":"### Answer: BOTTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bravery\n(To be)*, around reverse(LT)=lieutenant reversed=\"officer 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: Man and wife carry 100 quid? (4)","output":"### Answer: CHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: quid\na quid of tobacco is chewed. HE=\"Man\" plus W[ife], after C=\"100\u2033 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0to make the most of (4)","output":"### Answer: MILK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\ndouble 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: Witnessed crash but is away in London (4,3)","output":"### Answer: WEST END \n ### Explanation: Definition: in London\n(W**i**tne**s**sed)* with the **is** 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: Frenetically busy place engaged in philanthropy not very well (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTHILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frenetically busy place\nletters from [phil]ANTH[ropy], plus ILL=\"not very 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: Abandon\u00a0meagre growth (5)","output":"### Answer: SCRUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Abandon\nDouble def: to abandon plans, or a stunted 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: Appealed for a dry run before took part in play (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTRACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Appealed\nA, plus T[ee]T[otal]=\"dry\", plus R[un], plus ACTED=\"took part 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: Ring \u2014 why text \u2014 to state musical works were complete disasters (10)","output":"### Answer: BELLYFLOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: complete disasters\nBELL=\"Ring\" plus Y=\"why [in] text [speak]\", plus FL[orida]=\"state\", plus OP[era]S\/OP[us-e]S=\"musical 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: 14 cut fails to have terminal effect (4)","output":"### Answer: DIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: 14\n=an assembly or LEGISLATURE. I think this is: DIE[s]=\"fails\" cut short, plus [effec]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: Part of government redeploys legal ruse to have it included (11)","output":"### Answer: LEGISLATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of government\n(legal ruse 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: Spread of some odd or idle chatter management committee heard about (11)","output":"### Answer: SMORGASBORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\nthe odd letters from S[o]M[e],* plus OR,* plus GAS=\"idle chatter\", plus BORD which sounds like 'board'=\"management committee\"\u00a0*\u2013 Edit thanks to Derek Lazenby"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0to progress forward gradually (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Side\ndouble def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to bring up receiving letters from the right (10)","output":"### Answer: PARLIAMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 14\nPARENT=\"bring up\", taking in MAIL=\"letters\" reversed (\"from the 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: Undesirable development with us needing to leave the queue (9)","output":"### Answer: BREADLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the queue\n(**U**nde**s**irable)* minus **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: This is not on note with thank-you letter (5)","output":"### Answer: THETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\nTH[**is**] minus **is**, plus E=musical \"note\", plus TA=\"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: Conclusions of study group put into storage in the end \u2014 much later than 26 (7)","output":"### Answer: YPSILON \n ### Explanation: Definition: much later than 26\nor upsilon, the 20th letter in the Greek alphabet (THETA is 8th.) The conclusions of [stud]Y [grou]P, plus SILO=\"put into storage\", plus the end of [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: He despatches\u00a0word game (7)","output":"### Answer: HANGMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: He despatches\ndouble def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 root cut up has quite a bit of a bite (6)","output":"### Answer: WASABI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Japanese root\nSAW=\"cut\" reversed (\"up\"), plus A BI[te]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 mum to run off (6)","output":"### Answer: SHRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\nSH=\"[keep] mum\", plus RILL=\"run 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: Biological science redefined by germy loo (10)","output":"### Answer: EMBRYOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Biological science\n(by germy loo)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 speech is an attraction at the end of school (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long speech\nDRAW=\"attraction\", plus [schoo]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: Opposed to previous ball being a \"first service\" (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTIPASTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: first service\nANTI=\"Opposed\", plus PAST=\"previous\", plus O=\"ball\"='a round 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: Pitfall for member when rising (4)","output":"### Answer: TRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pitfall\nPART=\"member\" reversed (\"rising\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for mountaineering trip is one-man short (8)","output":"### Answer: INTRIGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scheme\n(**mo**U**n**T**a**I**ne**ERING)* short **one 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: Lively young women like coffees of French import\u00adation (8)","output":"### Answer: LADETTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lively young women\nLATTES=\"coffees\", with DE=\"of [in] French\" imported 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: Bird is sleep inducer, having right initial intonation (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SAND MARTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nSAND MAN=\"sleep inducer\", taking in R[igh]T plus I[ntonation]"}
{"instruction":"You 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-aged position on time taken for\u00a0growth (9)","output":"### Answer: GESTATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: time taken for\nThe middle of [a]GE[d], plus STATION=\"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: 14\u00a0fabrication (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSEMBLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 14\ndouble def: =LEGISLATURE; also =\"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: 14 deception starts getting rumbled ever so slightly (8)","output":"### Answer: CONGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 14\nCON=\"deception\", plus the starts to G[etting] R[umbled] E[ver] S[o] S[lightly]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 off for busted dam returning to half of them (6)","output":"### Answer: REDEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pay 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: Have difficulty in expressing The Sound of Music (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Have difficulty\ndouble def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 child from hanger-on (5)","output":"### Answer: LEECH \n ### Explanation: Definition: hanger-on\nLEE=\"Shelter\" plus CH[ild]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 soul regularly the subject of much love (4)","output":"### Answer: IDOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: the subject of much love\nregular letters from [k]I[n]D [s]O[u]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: Cuts into two parts, taking half a second (7)","output":"### Answer: BISECTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cuts into two\nBITS=\"parts\", taking in SEC[ond]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 right to enter London thoroughfare (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: London thoroughfare\nSTAND=\"Bear\", with R[ight] 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: Very angry with dividing pupils by ability \u2014 it's not right (8)","output":"### Answer: STEAMING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very angry\nST[r]EAMING=\"dividing pupils by ability\", without 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: Not always\u00a0brief (3,3)","output":"### Answer: PRO TEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not always\nPRO TEM[pore]='for the time being', which as an adverb=\"Not always\", and as an adjective=\"brief\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Insured vehicle went west (7,5)","output":"### Answer: COVERED WAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: went west\nused by American pioneers to go west. COVERED=\"Insured\", plus WAGON=\"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: Nose to nose, perhaps, and alert (2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: ON ONES TOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: alert\n(Nose to 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: Born French in the Pyrenees (3)","output":"### Answer: N\u00c9E \n ### Explanation: Definition: Born French\n=\"Born\" in French. Hidden in \"Pyre**nee**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'm after a letter written by Kipling, initially (3)","output":"### Answer: KIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: written by Kipling, initially\nI'M, after a letter, K, that is also Kipling's 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: Supported, nevertheless, with locks (10)","output":"### Answer: BUTTRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supported\nBUT=\"nevertheless\", plus TRESSED=\"with 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: PM gets down for a siesta, say (9,3)","output":"### Answer: AFTERNOON NAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a siesta, say\nAFTERNOON=\"PM\", plus NAP=\"down\", a downy\/fuzzy texture of 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: Still rings back, nevertheless (4,2)","output":"### Answer: EVEN SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: nevertheless\nEVEN=\"Still\", plus O'S=\"Rings\" reversed (\"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: Take care \u2014 if it changes, it's a trick (8)","output":"### Answer: ARTIFICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: trick\n(care if 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: Burlesque star that is ill-disposed (6)","output":"### Answer: SATIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burlesque\n(STAR i.e.)*, where i.e.=\"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: Rough sea, upsetting Sue, quietly abates (5,2)","output":"### Answer: EASES UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: abates\n(sea)*, plus (Sue)*, plus P[iano]=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: Found\u00a0unworthy of honour (4)","output":"### Answer: BASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Found\nDouble def, with =\"Found\" as in to provide a basis 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: Outhouse\u00a0made redundant (4)","output":"### Answer: SHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outhouse\nDouble def"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Produced original work that's collected (8)","output":"### Answer: COMPOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produced original work\nDouble def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sick note for char (5)","output":"### Answer: SINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: char\n(Sign)* plus E=musical \"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: How wrestler's brought down may be possibly worth a point (6)","output":"### Answer: THROWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: How wrestler's brought down\n(worth)*, plus N[orth]=\"a 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: Not against making an enemy (10)","output":"### Answer: ANTAGONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: an enemy\n(Not 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: Notable decrease in volume (10)","output":"### Answer: DIMINUENDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notable decrease in volume\nCryptic def, with \"Notable\" hinting at 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: Concerning tape being played \u2014 it's been on before (6)","output":"### Answer: REPEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's been on before\nRE=\"Concerning\", plus (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: They hope to gain from their betters (10)","output":"### Answer: BOOKMAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They hope to gain from their betters\nCryptic def, with \"betters\"=bettors"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0loyalty (10)","output":"### Answer: COMMITMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Promise\nDouble def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 number holds out in action (6)","output":"### Answer: TEUTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: German\nTEN=\"number\", holding (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 art of the man at the wheel (8)","output":"### Answer: CERAMICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: The art of the man at the wheel\nCryptic def referring to the potter's 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: One is often led to use it by mistake (6)","output":"### Answer: ERASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One is often led to use it by mistake\nCryptic def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 conveys a sense of courage (5)","output":"### Answer: NERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It conveys a sense\nDouble def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 part with a smile (4)","output":"### Answer: LIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may part with a smile\nCryptic def"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0the fort (4)","output":"### Answer: KEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold\nDouble def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 princess sadly no longer in control (9)","output":"### Answer: HARDINESS \n ### Explanation: DI[ana]=\"princess sadly no longer\", in HARNESS=\"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: Make up for lunch now? (5)","output":"### Answer: ATONE \n ### Explanation: you might have lunch AT 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 miserly member in hiding place (7)","output":"### Answer: NEAREST \n ### Explanation: 'Near' can mean stingy\/parsimonious. EAR=\"member\", in NEST=\"hiding 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: They can't stop this person being overwhelmed by loud noises (7)","output":"### Answer: ROAMERS \n ### Explanation: ME=\"this person\", inside ROARS=\"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: Habit of admirer putting soldiers off (4)","output":"### Answer: SUIT \n ### Explanation: Habit as in a garment. SUIT[**or**]=\"admirer\", minus **O**[ther] **R**[anks]=\"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: Material obtained by dog not dry inside \u2014 one using straw? (10)","output":"### Answer: SEERSUCKER \n ### Explanation: SE[**tt**]ER=\"dog\" without **t**[ee]**t**[otal]=\"dry\" inside; plus SUCKER=\"one using straw\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 was first to get dug out (7)","output":"### Answer: WINKLED \n ### Explanation: WINK=\"Bat\" an eyelid; plus LED=\"was 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: Fail to notice this writer's communication (7)","output":"### Answer: MISSIVE \n ### Explanation: MISS=\"Fail to notice\", plus I'VE=\"this writer [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: Charge cent \u2014 mind, it gets worse (10)","output":"### Answer: INDICTMENT \n ### Explanation: (cent mind 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: Sweet nature masks this one liable to erupt (4)","output":"### Answer: ETNA \n ### Explanation: Hidden in [Swe]ET NA[ture]"}
{"instruction":"You 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's role facing loveless persecutor (7)","output":"### Answer: PARTNER \n ### Explanation: PART=\"role\"; plus NER[**o**] who persecuted Christians, minus **o** i.e. \"loveless\"."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Controls only half restored (5)","output":"### Answer: REINS \n ### Explanation: half of REINS[tated]=\"restored\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 person swallowing drug \u2014 wet person being stupid (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMEBRAIN \n ### Explanation: LAMB=\"Innocent person\", swallowing E[cstasy]=\"drug\", plus RAIN=\"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: Game when precise hiss can be tricky? (7,8)","output":"### Answer: CHINESE WHISPERS \n ### Explanation: also &lit. (when precise hiss)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bird from a large land mass making itself heard (8)","output":"### Answer: CROATIAN \n ### Explanation: Sounds like all of: 'crow'=\"bird\", plus 'Asian'=\"from a large land 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: Sneer makes you stop short, last thing Pasquale wants (4)","output":"### Answer: JIBE \n ### Explanation: JIB=\"stop short\"=of a horse, to balk or shy; plus the last letter of [Pasqual]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: Wally has to take food that's hard dunked in drink (8)","output":"### Answer: MEATHEAD \n ### Explanation: EAT=\"take food\", plus H[ard], all inside MEAD=\"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: Money handler certain to go into the city (as of old) (6)","output":"### Answer: USURER \n ### Explanation: SURE=\"certain\", inside UR=\"city (as 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: West Indian tries to deceive mother and blokes (8)","output":"### Answer: MAMAGUYS \n ### Explanation: a West Indian word meaning to deceive. MAMA=\"mother\" plus GUYS=\"blokes\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Decisive blow with a bit of a strike for money (6)","output":"### Answer: KOPECK \n ### Explanation: a hundredth part of the Russian rouble. K[nock]O[ut]=\"Decisive blow\", plus PECK=\"bit of 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: Plant screens lie in various positions, concealing antelope (6,9)","output":"### Answer: LESSER CELANDINE \n ### Explanation: an early spring flower. (screens lie)*, around ELAND=a South African 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: No good going between two little women in system requiring one only! (8)","output":"### Answer: MONOGAMY \n ### Explanation: NO G[ood], inside two \"little women\": MO=short for Maureen, and AMY from Louisa May Alcott's book Little 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: Like form of calculus working out triangle (8)","output":"### Answer: INTEGRAL \n ### Explanation: (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: Scientist given challenge, shortly meeting with success (6)","output":"### Answer: DARWIN \n ### Explanation: DAR[e]=\"challenge, shortly\", plus WIN=\"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: Rock that upsets first half of country walk? (6)","output":"### Answer: MARBLE \n ### Explanation: RAMBLE=\"country walk\", with its first half reversed to give MARBLE"}
{"instruction":"You 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 using stone (4)","output":"### Answer: RUBY \n ### Explanation: R[ugby] U[nion]=\"Game\", plus BY=\"using\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 railway after getting dough (6)","output":"### Answer: PASTRY \n ### Explanation: PAST=\"Finished\", plus R[ailwa]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: Fool meets local love poetry writer (6)","output":"### Answer: SAPPHO \n ### Explanation: SAP=\"Fool\", plus P[ublic] H[ouse]=\"Local\", plus O=\"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: Investigate old block (4)","output":"### Answer: VETO \n ### Explanation: VET=\"Investigate\", plus 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: Diplomacy in, say, a ship (10)","output":"### Answer: STATECRAFT \n ### Explanation: STATE=\"say\", plus CRAFT=\"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: Novice appears in the Seraglio in New York (6)","output":"### Answer: HARLEM \n ### Explanation: L[earner]=\"novice\" inside HAREM=\"Seraglio\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 point for country evangelist (8)","output":"### Answer: LANDMARK \n ### Explanation: Definition referring to an event rather than a location. LAND=\"country\", plus MARK=\"evangelist\" and author of the Gospel of 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: Near to getting depressed? Gets wind up! (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE DOWN \n ### Explanation: \"Wind up\" as in to bring to an end, with 'wind' sounding like 'wined'. CLOSE=\"near\" plus DOWN=\"depressed\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 endless research (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: STUD[y]=\"research\" without its 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: Model is bashful grabbing a pee (4)","output":"### Answer: COPY \n ### Explanation: COY=\"bashful\" around P[ee]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garnish whipped up by the French in earthly paradise (7-2)","output":"### Answer: SHANGRI-LA \n ### Explanation: (Garnish)*, plus LA=\"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: Partiality gets me in post improperly (8)","output":"### Answer: NEPOTISM \n ### Explanation: (nepotism)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 supply has one in distress (6)","output":"### Answer: WIRING \n ### Explanation: I=\"one\" inside WRING=\"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: Deception begs future involvement (10)","output":"### Answer: SUBTERFUGE \n ### Explanation: (begs 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: Complaint of German leader? Impossible! (4)","output":"### Answer: GOUT \n ### Explanation: G[erman], plus OUT=\"Impossible\"=not worth 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: Guard noticed protecting crown (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN \n ### Explanation: SEEN=\"noticed\" around CR[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: Passionate earl in dance of death (6)","output":"### Answer: HEATED \n ### Explanation: E[arl] in (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: Overwhelm clergyman aboard vessel (7)","output":"### Answer: PREVAIL \n ### Explanation: REV[erend]=\"clergyman\", inside PAIL=\"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: Lower small hood (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOWL \n ### Explanation: S[mall] plus COWL=\"hood\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 deputy head gets to work on again (7)","output":"### Answer: RESUMED \n ### Explanation: RESUME=\"CV\" plus D[eputy]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 meeting a German government is getting on (6)","output":"### Answer: AGEING \n ### Explanation: AG=Aktiengesellschaft, a German joint stock company; plus EIN=\"a [in] German]\"; plus G[overnment]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of frost accepted by apostle (9)","output":"### Answer: PERIMETER \n ### Explanation: RIME=\"frost\", inside PETER=\"apostle\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 European left-wing? That's proposed! (7)","output":"### Answer: OFFERED \n ### Explanation: OFF=\"Turned\" as in milk going sour; plus E[uropean]; plus RED=\"left-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: German leader grants time, without hesitation, for dry wit (7,6)","output":"### Answer: GALLOWS HUMOUR \n ### Explanation: G[erman], plus ALLOWS=\"grants\", plus HOUR=\"time\" around UM=\"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: Consume drink in a second (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPPORTER \n ### Explanation: SUP=\"Consume\"; plus PORTER=\"drink\", a dark 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: Means of payment for said American bills (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEQUES \n ### Explanation: Sounds like 'checks'=\"American [for restaurant] 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: Instantly introduce queen to man out of the running (7)","output":"### Answer: NOWHERE \n ### Explanation: NOW=\"Instantly\", plus E[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"queen\" inside HE=\"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: Laid gun carelessly when relaxed (7)","output":"### Answer: LANGUID \n ### Explanation: (Laid 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: Support civil engineer cut to the quick (6)","output":"### Answer: PIERCE \n ### Explanation: PIER=\"Support\", plus C[ivil] E[ngineer]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Terror when losing head is appropriate (5)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT \n ### Explanation: [f]RIGHT=\"terror\" without its 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: Without the Latest Trick disc, back to Brothers in Arms' pieces? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRICEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arms' pieces\nTRIC[k] without its 'latest' letter, plus EP=\"disc\", plus the back letter of [Brother]S. 'Your Latest Trick' is a song on Dire Straits'\u00a0*Brothers in Arms* 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: Girl is in that place: America (7)","output":"### Answer: THERESA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nTHERE=\"that place\", plus 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: Tunnel of Love run through live (4)","output":"### Answer: BORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tunnel\nO=\"Love\" plus R[un], inside BE=\"live\". 'Tunnel of Love' is another Dire Straits 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: Music character around clubs left rebel in Dire Straits (6,4)","output":"### Answer: TREBLE CLEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music character\nC[lubs], with (left rebel)* 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: Put an end to\u00a0drink (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put an end to\ndouble def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Labour's goal (8)","output":"### Answer: DELIVERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Articulation\ndouble def \u2013 \"Labour\" as in 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: Playing lead off Day Tripper, it's so far away in song (9)","output":"### Answer: TIPPERARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\nthe song is 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary'. ([D]ay Tripper)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Knopfler's final piece in group (5)","output":"### Answer: BRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n[Knopfle]R in BAND=\"group\". Mark Knopfler was lead singer and guitarist in Dire Straits."}
{"instruction":"You 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 in Romeo and Juliet \u2014 concert lacks initial tweak (5)","output":"### Answer: REJIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: tweak\nE[cho] in R[omeo] and J[uliet], plus [g]IG=\"concert\". 'Romeo and Juliet' is another Dire Straits 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: Those in studio on about arrangements (9)","output":"### Answer: RECORDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Those in studio\nRE=\"on\", plus C[irca]=\"about\", plus ORDERS=\"arrangments\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Winged one short piece during Telegraph Road (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WIRE BIRD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winged one\nBI[t]=\"short piece\", inside WIRE=\"Telegraph\" plus R[oa]D. 'Telegraph Road' is another Dire Straits 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: Strong instrumental passages (Making Movies) (6)","output":"### Answer: FLICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Movies\nF[orte]=\"Strong\", plus LICKS=\"instrumental passages\". Making Movies is an album by Dire Straits."}
{"instruction":"You 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 from programme following career (10)","output":"### Answer: RACECOURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Track\nCOURSE=\"programme\", following RACE=\"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: Has to put out Money for Nothing (4)","output":"### Answer: MUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Has to\n**O**UST=\"put out\", but put in M[oney] for **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: Mass, according to volume, has God welcoming opposing points (7)","output":"### Answer: DENSITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mass, according to volume\nDEITY=\"God\", around N[orth] and S[outh]=\"opposing 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: Gives clue to fill bottom (7)","output":"### Answer: ASSIGNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gives\nSIGN=\"clue\" inside ASS=\"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: Blowing horn, chime without me whistling sounds (7)","output":"### Answer: RHONCHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: whistling sounds\n(horn chi[**me**])* 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: Inched up piece of kit (percussion) (5)","output":"### Answer: CREPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inched\nHidden reversed (\"up piece of\") in \"kiT (PERCussion)\""}
{"instruction":"You are 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 up place for orchestra and singer (7)","output":"### Answer: PITCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One setting up\nPIT=\"place for orchestra\", plus CHER=\"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: House plant in a good way (6)","output":"### Answer: HOLILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a good way\nHO[use] plus LILY=\"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: Got better sax part; make new version in the middle? (9)","output":"### Answer: RECOVERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got better\nREED=\"sax part\", with COVER=\"new version\" in 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: Admit with promise of endless jazz to captivate listener (5,2)","output":"### Answer: SWEAR IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Admit with promise\nSWIN[g]=\"endless jazz\" around 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: Sex sessions for TVs? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: GENDER BENDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: TVs\n=T[rans]V[estite]s. GENDER=\"Sex\", plus BENDERS=\"sessions\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 damage \u2014 it's absurd (9)","output":"### Answer: PRICELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: No damage\ndouble def \u2013 damage=cost\/price as in \"what's the 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: State cost to record company (7)","output":"### Answer: EMIRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nRATE=\"cost\" after EMI=\"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: Makes up for bad songs in shows (7)","output":"### Answer: OFFSETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes up for\nOFF=\"bad\", plus SETS=\"songs in shows\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rapidly gets Playboy with guilt? (5,2)","output":"### Answer: RAKES IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rapidly gets\nRAKE=\"Playboy\" plus SIN=\"guilt\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 until end of international tour, almost set in stone (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SIT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay until end\nI[nternational] plus almost all of TOU[r], all set inside ST[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: Lines from one topless deer, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: IAMBI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lines\nI=\"one\", plus [b]AMBI=\"topless deer, we hear\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 wet clothes outside with mac, both at the back (6)","output":"### Answer: DECAMP \n ### Explanation: DAMP=\"wet\", clothing [outsid]E with [ma]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: Who knows? Take that secret to your grave! (3,5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: YOU NEVER CAN TELL \n ### Explanation: Two defs"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of music from composition in E sharp (6)","output":"### Answer: PHRASE \n ### Explanation: (E sharp)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in diminutive temple, might you say? (8)","output":"### Answer: MOSQUITO \n ### Explanation: mosque=\"temple\", so a MOSQU-ITO might be its dimunitive"}
{"instruction":"You 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 designed to lift\u00a0the responsibilities of a defender? (5,3,6)","output":"### Answer: BLOCK AND TACKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lifting device; to BLOCK and TACKLE also are \"the responsibilities of a defender\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 gathering first of rotten wood (6)","output":"### Answer: DRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: type of golf club. DIVER=a kind of \"Duck\", around R[otten]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 thing biting second fluffy thing (6)","output":"### Answer: MOUSSE \n ### Explanation: MOUSE=\"Furry thing\" biting S[econd]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 something for washing ass's rear and a pony, if messy (8)","output":"### Answer: SAPONIFY \n ### Explanation: To turn into soap. [as]S, plus (a pony 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: Behind \u2014 behind London it's sung out loud? (8)","output":"### Answer: DERRIERE \n ### Explanation: if DERRIERE is put \"behind London\", we get London DERRIERE, which sounds (\"out loud\") like \"Londonderry Air\", a song (i.e. \"it's sung\")"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somewhere in London, a scandal featuring Hugh Grant? (7,4,4)","output":"### Answer: NOTTING HILL GATE \n ### Explanation: Hugh Grant was famously in the film NOTTING HILL, and the -GATE suffix is associated with scandals"}
{"instruction":"You 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, lake beyond a splash of water (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SOD ALL \n ### Explanation: L[eft] and L[ake], after SODA=\"splash 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: Beat Olivier up? Why not! (6)","output":"### Answer: LARRUP \n ### Explanation: LARR**Y** or Laurence Olivier, plus UP, minus **Y**=\"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: Where relations paid for hotel bar to remove a drunk (7)","output":"### Answer: BROTHEL \n ### Explanation: (hotel b**a**r)*, minus **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: Grass where a car's drawn up, covering lawn finally (5)","output":"### Answer: GANJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: marijuana. A JAG=\"a car\", reversed (\"drawn up\"), around [law]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: Where I arrive, when after a resort? (7)","output":"### Answer: RIVIERA \n ### Explanation: (I 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: Upstanding banker accepting drinks ran out (7)","output":"### Answer: ELAPSED \n ### Explanation: DEE=\"banker\", as a river has banks, reversed (\"Upstanding\") and around LAPS=\"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: Legendary day in describing a spring birth (9)","output":"### Answer: ARTHURIAN \n ### Explanation: THUR[sday]=\"day\" in ARIAN=\"describing a spring birth\" under the sign of Aries"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Diminutive friend in range? (7)","output":"### Answer: PALETTE \n ### Explanation: PAL=\"friend\", plus -ETTE a dimunitive suffix"}
{"instruction":"You 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, 2 or 3, perhaps, and 500 ready (6)","output":"### Answer: PRIMED \n ### Explanation: 1=PRIME as in the first; 2 or 3=PRIME in the mathematical sense; plus D=\"500\u2033 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 awarded stars? Done! (9)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATED \n ### Explanation: CAST=\"Actors\", plus RATED=\"awarded 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: Difficult individual to wake up, finally gone (7)","output":"### Answer: ONEROUS \n ### Explanation: ONE=\"individual\", plus ROUS[e]=\"wake up\" without its final 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: Undying love from one later breaking up (7)","output":"### Answer: ETERNAL \n ### Explanation: (**o**ne later)*, minus the **O**=\"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: Date on the boil (6)","output":"### Answer: SEETHE \n ### Explanation: SEE=\"Date\"='go out with'; plus 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: One on a bender, diminutive Irishman? (7)","output":"### Answer: PATELLA \n ### Explanation: with \"bender\"=>knee. PAT=\"Irishman\", with -ELLA as a diminutive suffix"}
{"instruction":"You 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 was emotionally affected by clue (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FELT TIP \n ### Explanation: FELT=\"was emotionally affected by\", plus TIP=\"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: Smoke provoking tears, though not beginning to rise (5)","output":"### Answer: CIGAR \n ### Explanation: [t]RAGIC=\"provoking tears\", though without its beginning letter, and reversed (to 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: Appreciative watcher gives tongue (7)","output":"### Answer: CLAPPER \n ### Explanation: double def \u2013 the second half refers to the \"tongue\" 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: Miss tea when involved in painting (7)","output":"### Answer: MATISSE \n ### Explanation: (Miss 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: Excuse for party in capital (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIBI \n ### Explanation: LIB[erals]=\"party\", in AI=A1=first rate=\"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: If results go astray, efforts may well be (9)","output":"### Answer: FRUITLESS \n ### Explanation: (If 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: Make use of one's time at home (10)","output":"### Answer: MAISONETTE \n ### Explanation: (one's time 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: What you have here, say, is for hanging a hammock (4)","output":"### Answer: CLEW \n ### Explanation: A cord for a hammock. Sounds like 'clue'=\"What you have here, 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: Charge rates, otherwise someone will attend uninvited (11)","output":"### Answer: GATECRASHER \n ### Explanation: (Charge 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: Suit for naval officers (11)","output":"### Answer: QUARTERDECK \n ### Explanation: Part of the deck of a ship used by superior officers. Each \"Suit' (spades, diamonds etc) is a QUARTER of a DECK 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: Bird rears others (4)","output":"### Answer: AUKS \n ### Explanation: Reversal (rears) of SKUA, a large predatory gull-like 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: Daughter is accused, but let off (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCHARGED \n ### Explanation: D[aughter] IS CHARGED"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Femme fatale \u2014 one working for a time on her hair (9)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTRESS \n ### Explanation: TEMP=\"one workign for a time\", plus TRESS=\"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: Junk\u00a0food? (5)","output":"### Answer: TRIPE \n ### Explanation: double def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 scout about\u00a0one side of Glasgow (7)","output":"### Answer: RANGERS \n ### Explanation: double def \u2013 the second half referring to Glasgow Rangers the 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: Listener heads home in determined mood (7)","output":"### Answer: EARNEST \n ### Explanation: EAR=\"Listener\" plus NEST=\"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: Charles writing for openings (6)","output":"### Answer: CHASMS \n ### Explanation: CHAS=\"Charles\", plus M[anu]S[cript]=\"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: Sharp detectives in rising American intelligence organisation (6)","output":"### Answer: ACIDIC \n ### Explanation: C[riminal] I[nvestigation] D[epartment]=\"detectives\" in a reversal (\"rising\") of C[entral] I[ntelligence] A[gency]=\"American intelligence 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: Can-opener? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PRISON GATE \n ### Explanation: cryptic def, with \"Can\" meaning 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: General carries sovereign's weapon (5)","output":"### Answer: RIFLE \n ### Explanation: RIFE=\"General\"=widespread, around L[ibra]=a pound \"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: Growing row over a speaker (9)","output":"### Answer: MOUSTACHE \n ### Explanation: cryptic def, with \"speaker\" meaning a 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: System for better\u00a0transport (4)","output":"### Answer: TOTE \n ### Explanation: double def \u2013 for the first def, TOTE is short for 'totaliser', a system of betting i.e. for a bettor\/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: Being sly they last out (8)","output":"### Answer: STEALTHY \n ### Explanation: (they 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: The way the world goes round (8)","output":"### Answer: EASTWARD \n ### Explanation: cryptic def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 after a job for a demanding employer (10)","output":"### Answer: TASKMASTER \n ### Explanation: MASTER=\"Teacher\", after TASK=\"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: Takes a meal among sailors, though it causes delay (9)","output":"### Answer: TARDINESS \n ### Explanation: DINES=\"Takes a meal\" among TARS=\"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: He settles without recourse to law (8)","output":"### Answer: SQUATTER \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 settle as in to stay somewhere"}
{"instruction":"You 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 unlikely to be found missing (8)","output":"### Answer: MARKSMAN \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 as they will hit rather than 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: Fire when an explosive's not set to start? (6)","output":"### Answer: IGNITE \n ### Explanation: [**gel**]IGNITE=\"explosive\", without **gel**=\"set\" at the 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: Arrival of a head of department at opening (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVENT \n ### Explanation: A, plus D[epartment], plus VENT=\"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: Status of a holy man in church (5)","output":"### Answer: CASTE \n ### Explanation: A, plus S[ain]T=\"holy man\", in 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: Pen note making a personal complaint (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: an eyelid infection. STY=\"Pen\" plus E=musical \"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: Unable to pass motion about phenomenon that's worth it (4-9)","output":"### Answer: COST-EFFECTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: worth it\nCOSTIVE=constipated=\"Unable to pass motion\", around EFFECT=\"phenomenon\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Silvery toff I introduced to composer (9)","output":"### Answer: ARGENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silvery"}
{"instruction":"You 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 start for legendary ship (5)","output":"### Answer: LARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Linguistic habits from America disheartened Greece (5)","output":"### Answer: USAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Linguistic habits\nUSA=\"America\", plus G[reec]E with its heart\/centre 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: Latch onto under\u00adgarments with temerity (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BRASS NECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: temerity\nSNECK=\"Latch\", after BRAS=\"undergarments\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tire of guitar not entirely cast in iron (7)","output":"### Answer: FATIGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tire\n(guita[r])*, inside FE=chemical symbol for \"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: Writer of notes on American hospital section's weapon-carrier (7)","output":"### Answer: HOLSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon-carrier"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Affliction of headless insects (7)","output":"### Answer: RICKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affliction\n[c]RICKETS"}
{"instruction":"You 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 queue for kiss on head (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BUS STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where to queue\nBUSS=\"kiss\" plus TOP=\"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: Snack derived from no new origin (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ONION RING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snack\n(no n[ew] 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: Bearer of cable from some happy Londoners (5)","output":"### Answer: PYLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bearer of cable\nHidden in [hap]PY LON[donders]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cover within borders of Eire (5)","output":"### Answer: ELIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suppress\nLID=\"cover\" in E[ir]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: Trace (rope) designed to be fruitful (9)","output":"### Answer: PROCREATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: be fruitful\n(trace 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: Northern sister nursing young sow breaks perfumier's connection with mainland (7,6)","output":"### Answer: CHANNEL TUNNEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: connection with mainland \nN[orthern], plus NUN=\"sister\" around ELT=\"young sow\", all inside CHANEL=\"perfumier\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 love is crazy and wild (9)","output":"### Answer: ORGIASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: wild\n(tragic **O** is)*, where **O**=\"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: Suspicion of unrest in Germany (5)","output":"### Answer: TINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Suspicion\nhidden in [unres]T IN GE[rmany]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crumbling myth about Scripture (7)","output":"### Answer: FRIABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crumbling\nFABLE=\"myth\", around R[eligious] I[nstruction]=\"Scripture\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 trees are rubbish! (7)","output":"### Answer: EYEWASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubbish\nE[nglish] plus YEW and ASH=\"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: Cold calling for two little boys in river (9)","output":"### Answer: TELESALES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold calling\nLES and AL are \"two little boys\", in TEES=\"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: Bound over (say) cleric (5)","output":"### Answer: VERGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bound\nReversal (\"over\") of E.G.=\"say\" plus REV[erend]=\"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: 1 exchange rate? (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: VALUE FOR MONEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1\n=\"COST EFFECTIVE\"; more cryptically =\"exchange 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: Bird bath in turn consumed by dog (6,7)","output":"### Answer: COCKER SPANIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dog\nCOCKEREL=\"bird\", around all of: SPA=\"bath\" plus IN reversed (\"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: Relation swallowing three pills, keeping note of vegetable (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GREEN BEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\nGRAN=\"Relation\", around three E[cstacy] \"pills\", themselves around N.B.=\"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: Excite poorly-fed bird first (9)","output":"### Answer: TITILLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excite\nILL=\"poorly\", plus ATE=\"fed\", with TIT=\"bird\" going 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: Artistic effect of second drink (7)","output":"### Answer: STIPPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artistic effect\n=creating an image or pattern using small dots. S[econd] plus TIPPLE=\"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: Racist maybe securing return of hairy giant (7)","output":"### Answer: BIGFOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hairy giant\nBIGOT=\"Racist maybe\", around OF reversed (\"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: Nationality of Murdoch before her end? (5)","output":"### Answer: IRISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Former president from whom no traveller returns (5)","output":"### Answer: PERON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Former 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: Fellow runs away from European prepared to sell his soul (8)","output":"### Answer: FAUSTIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"prepared to sell his soul\". F[ellow], plus\u00a0**r**[uns] taken away from AUST**r**IAN=\"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: Clumsy like Hollande's politics? (6)","output":"### Answer: GAUCHE \n ### Explanation: Double def: =\"Clumsy\"; also =\"like [Fran\u00e7ois] Hollande's politics\", France's Socialist president is 'de gauche' \u2013 on the 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: Show extravagant pictures from east \u2014 there'll be scoffing here (9)","output":"### Answer: TRATTORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"there'll be scoffing here\". AIR=\"show\", O[ver] T[he] T[op]=\"extravagant\", ART=\"pictures\" \u2013 all reversed (\"from 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: Gobbles up accompaniment for nuts (5)","output":"### Answer: BOLTS \n ### Explanation: Double def: =\"Gobbles up\"; also =\"accompaniment for 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: Deploying sarcasm etc? It's negative campaigning (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SMEAR TACTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"negative campaigning\". (sarcasm etc It~~'s~~)*\u00a0*Edit thanks to muffin\u00a0"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gong rings round part of orchestra (4)","output":"### Answer: OBOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"part of orchestra\". OBE=\"Gong\"=medal, around (\"rings\") O=\"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: Dailies to set out to pen paper's conclusion in these (10)","output":"### Answer: EDITORIALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: &lit. (Dailies to)* around (\"to pen\") [pape]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: Abandon offspring when outspoken (4)","output":"### Answer: CEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Abandon\". Sounds like 'seed'=\"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: Hones cryptic setting to produce brilliant display (12)","output":"### Answer: PYROTECHNICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"brilliant display\". (Hones 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: Female's dressing outside of Dog and Duck (5)","output":"### Answer: DODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Duck\". DOE around (\"dressing\") the outside letters of D[o]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: Upper seconds by alumni failing in avoiding alcohol (9)","output":"### Answer: STIMULANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Upper\". S[econds], plus (alumni)* inside T[ee]T[otal]=\"avoiding 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: Climb on fairground's chief attraction? (8)","output":"### Answer: BESTRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Climb on\". BEST RIDE=\"fairground's chief 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: Cheers up, entertained by extremes of fame and fortune (4)","output":"### Answer: FATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"fortune\". TA=\"Cheers\", reversed (\"up\"), inside F[am]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: Where men go, but not in river (4)","output":"### Answer: URAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"river\". UR[**in**]AL=\"where men go\", but without\u00a0**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: Song by desert peoples contains constant affectation (4,3,6)","output":"### Answer: AIRS AND GRACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"affectation\". AIR=\"Song\", plus SAND=\"desert\", plus RACES=\"peoples\", around G=gravitational \"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: Refined schoolboy having one butt in (10)","output":"### Answer: CULTIVATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Refined\". CULT=\"school\" plus ~~T~~ED=\"boy\", around I=\"one\" and VAT=\"butt\". *Edit**\u00a0thanks to Eileen.\u00a0*\n \n*\u00a0"}
{"instruction":"You 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 leave new US states and the other part of the country (4,6)","output":"### Answer: EAST SUSSEX \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"part of the country\". (US\u00a0s**t**ates)* minus\u00a0**T**[ime], plus SEX=\"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: Sparkling stuff back in print, feature by magazine showing how to save Labour? (1,6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: A STITCH IN TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"how to save Labour\". ASTI=sparkling wine\/stuff, plus [prin]T, plus CHIN=\"feature\", plus TIME=\"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: Hot dog prepared with English, fatty mishmash (10)","output":"### Answer: HODGEPODGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"mishmash\". H[ot] plus (dog)* plus E[nglish] plus PODGE=\"fatty\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 withdrawing pound before bank charge is levied here (10)","output":"### Answer: TOLLBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"charge is levied here\". LOT=\"group\", reversed (\"withdrawing\"), plus LB=\"pound\", plus RIDGE=\"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: Nervous, tense rabbit close to anxiety (8)","output":"### Answer: TWITTERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Nervous\". T[ense], plus WITTER=\"rabbit\", plus the close to [anxiet]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: Where money's deposited and left free of charge (6)","output":"### Answer: ACQUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"free of charge\". AC[count]=\"Where money's deposited\", plus QUIT=\"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: Independent publication's first old-fashioned spellers? (4)","output":"### Answer: MAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"old-fashioned spellers\"\/spellcasters. I[ndependent] with MAG=\"publication\" going 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: Last year, contracted medical problem (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"medical problem\", an eyelid infection. Hidden in [La]ST YE[ar]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Landed a bit of jewellery with red inside (7)","output":"### Answer: BEACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Landed\nBEAD=\"a bit of jewellery\", with CHE=\"red\" 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: Music and booze for George Best, perhaps (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: George Best, perhaps\na Belfast airport is named for George Best. AIR=\"Music\", plus PORT=\"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: Romance and evening out, leaving at ten (5)","output":"### Answer: FLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romance\nFL[**atten**]ING=\"evening out\", leaving \"**at ten**\" 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: Josh abandons Latin class that works hard (9)","output":"### Answer: PEASANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: class that works hard \nP[**l**]EASANTRY=\"Josh\", minus **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: Monarch stops wearing headdress between London and Edinburgh, say (10)","output":"### Answer: INTERURBAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: between London and Edinburgh, say\nE[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"Monarch\", stopping\/inside IN TURBAN=\"wearing 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: It's fixed \u2014 about time! Don't change it (4)","output":"### Answer: STET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't change it\nan editor's note to ignore an alteration. SET=\"fixed\", around 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: Image of Troy inspiring desire \u2014 fantastic art (12)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSTRATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Image\nILION=another name for the city of \"Troy\", taking in all of: LUST=\"desire\" plus (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: Thinker's urge to move fast (6,6)","output":"### Answer: HUNGER STRIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast\n(Thinker's urge)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Approvingly receive cold drink (4)","output":"### Answer: CLAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approvingly receive\nC[old] plus LAP=\"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: Linnaeus's opening sentence dissecting brown herbaceous plant (10)","output":"### Answer: UMBELLIFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: herbaceous 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: Returning Greek ruler may walk unclothed in passage (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SUEZ CANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: passage\nZEUS=\"Greek ruler\", reversed (\"Returned\"), plus CAN=\"may\", plus [w]AL[k] \"unclothed\" without its outer 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: Haughtily consent to listen to Kierkegaard, say (5)","output":"### Answer: DEIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Haughtily consent\nKierkegaard was a \"Dane\", which sounds like DEIGN"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Renegade or rat \u2014 that captures it (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Renegade\n(or rat)* around IT, with Renegade doing double duty as the 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: Styling goes with any corsage (7)","output":"### Answer: NOSEGAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: corsage\n(goes 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: Scientist brought in to fob off inspectors (6)","output":"### Answer: BOFFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientist\nHidden inside [fo]B OFF IN[spectors]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 way to enter a city (6)","output":"### Answer: ARISTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Noble\nST[reet]=\"way\", inside A plus RIO=\"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: Vocal greeting? Wave is better (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HIGH ROLLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: better\nbetter as in bettor. HIGH sounds like 'high' i.e. \"Vocal greeting\"; plus ROLLER=a long heavy WAVE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One wants to cheat with sport, right? (5)","output":"### Answer: DOPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One wants to cheat\nDO P[hysical] E[ducation]=\"sport\", plus 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: Imitating someone cooking meat that's pale (9)","output":"### Answer: ALABASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: pale\n\"\u00c0 LA BASTER\"=\"Imitating someone cooking 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: Path travelled by boat in sound (4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Path\nSounds like 'rowed'=\"travelled by 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: Leave behind away kit (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave behind\nOUT=\"away\", plus STRIP=\"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: Hear singer's on a date (8)","output":"### Answer: TRYSTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: on a date\nTRY=\"Hear\" a court case, plus STING the 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: Liberal entering behind rear seat perhaps slips (10)","output":"### Answer: BACKSLIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: slips\nL[iberal] entering BACKSIDE=\"behind\", plus S[eat]? not sure if \"rear\" is doing anything else 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: Your little boy gets home with gold stars (4,5)","output":"### Answer: URSA MINOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars\nUR, the abbrevation=\"Your little\", plus SAM=\"boy\" plus IN=\"home\" plus OR=\"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: Burly group of pupils unlikely to get good grades (8)","output":"### Answer: THICKSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burly\nTHICK SET=\"group of pupils unlikely to get good grades\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 film not for public viewing (2,6)","output":"### Answer: IN CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: not for public viewing\nalso =\"Where to find 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: Part of sea current enters wrong gulf (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of sea\nthe region some distance offshore. IN=\"current\"=fashionable, inside OFF=\"wrong\" plus G[ulf]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 goal, cracking shot (6)","output":"### Answer: TRENDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stylish\nEND=\"goal\", inside TRY=\"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: Girl from outer parts of London, we hear (5)","output":"### Answer: ELLEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nSounds like \"L, N\"=L[ondo]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: Beginning to sing, jazz fan may do this (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: may do this\nS[ing] plus CAT=\"jazz 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: When retired, managed share account (9)","output":"### Answer: NARRATION \n ### Explanation: RAN=\"managed\", reversed (\"retired\"), plus RATION=\"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: Avoids spending\u00a0reserves (5)","output":"### Answer: SAVES \n ### Explanation: double def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 mace may be used as a weapon (7)","output":"### Answer: MACHETE \n ### Explanation: (The mace)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in general disorder (7)","output":"### Answer: ENLARGE \n ### Explanation: (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: Be in the dock? (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LIE UP \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 of a ship, to be out of commission in the dock"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for home-grown food provider (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLOTMENT \n ### Explanation: double def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 it's rough, choice of wine is un\u00adimportant (3,4,2,1,5)","output":"### Answer: ANY PORT IN A STORM \n ### Explanation: Punning def, with wine=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: Wandered, heading Middle East instead of West (9)","output":"### Answer: MEANDERED \n ### Explanation: M[iddle], plus [**w**]ANDERED, with E[ast] instead of **W**[est]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the answer to love's torment (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLVE \n ### Explanation: (love'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: State of a student gaining a couple of degrees (7)","output":"### Answer: ALABAMA \n ### Explanation: A, plus L[earner]=\"student\", plus A, plus BA and MA=\"couple of 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: Ancient lock-keeper (7)","output":"### Answer: TURNKEY \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 an old term for a jailer."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0gang (5)","output":"### Answer: CROWD \n ### Explanation: double def"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a beginner operate this kitchen equipment? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TIN OPENER \n ### Explanation: TIN=\"Can\", plus OPENER=\"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: Note garden feature in China (8)","output":"### Answer: CROCKERY \n ### Explanation: C=[musical] Note, plus ROCKERY=\"garden 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: Used cosmetics? That's untrue (4,2)","output":"### Answer: MADE UP \n ### Explanation: double def"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: March\u00a0price increase (4)","output":"### Answer: HIKE \n ### Explanation: double def"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stressed junior was untruthful about one point (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERLINED \n ### Explanation: UNDER=\"junior\", plus LIED=\"was untruthful\", around N[orth]=\"one 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: Cuts off and, also, ties off (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATES \n ### Explanation: (also ties)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 states open engagement (6)","output":"### Answer: AVERSE \n ### Explanation: AVERS=\"states\", plus E[ngagement]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the water (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 \"Land\" as a noun, not 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: Behind gets a smack, leaving a lingering sensation (10)","output":"### Answer: AFTERTASTE \n ### Explanation: AFTER=\"Behind\", plus TASTE=\"smack\""}
{"instruction":"You are 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 deal may come from it (10)","output":"### Answer: TIMBERYARD \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 \"deal\" can mean a board of fir or pine."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elderly crew of experienced campaigners (3,5)","output":"### Answer: OLD HANDS \n ### Explanation: OLD=\"Elderly\", HANDS=\"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: No silk is used in these protective garments (8)","output":"### Answer: OILSKINS \n ### Explanation: (No silk is 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: Aggressive female\u00a0goes to sea (6)","output":"### Answer: AMAZON \n ### Explanation: double def \u2013 the female warriors; and the AMAZON river flows to 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: A close shave? (6)","output":"### Answer: SCRAPE \n ### Explanation: cryptic def, or rather a straight def masquerading as the idiom"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0chief (4)","output":"### Answer: ARCH \n ### Explanation: double def"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A picking-up point (4)","output":"### Answer: TINE \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 a point or prong of e.g. a fork, used to pick things 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: Singer, perhaps from Spain, into big-band music, its leader adding a sparkle, they say (6,7)","output":"### Answer: SEWING MACHINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer, 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: Sing softly, lazily, steamily (7)","output":"### Answer: HUMIDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: steamily\nHUM=\"Sing softly\", plus IDLY=\"lazily\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 clue to news (6,3)","output":"### Answer: POINTS OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shows\n'POINTS OUT' could be a cryptic clue for \"news\", which is N[orth] E[ast] W[est] S[outh], or the compass points, OUT of order. ~~Not sure exactly what OUT adds to that 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: Without help at first, is unable to sing (5)","output":"### Answer: CHANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sing\nH[elp], and CAN'T=\"is unable to\" around (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: They sing in a lot of variety shows, chiefly (5)","output":"### Answer: ALTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They sing\n(a lot)* plus S[hows]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A show of pride? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LIONS MANE \n ### Explanation: cryptic clue \u2013 a showy part of a lion, who would belong to 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: The Dickens Baritone art house showing (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON EARTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Dickens\n'what ON EARTH?'='what the Dickens?' Hidden in [Barit]ON\/E ART H[ouse]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, fantastic belter (6)","output":"### Answer: TREBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Singer\n(belter)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Amy was a mythical woman, a Greek character in times past (6)","output":"### Answer: BIOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps Amy"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with British over shortly, retreating unprepared (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BOER WAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Conflict\nB[ritish], plus O'ER=\"over shortly\", plus RAW=\"unprepared\" reversed (\"retreating\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 extract unaltered by hard work overwhelming small girl (6,3)","output":"### Answer: NUTMEG OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spice extract\nNU=(un)*=\"un \/ altered\", plus TOIL=\"hard work\", both around MEG=short for Margaret=\"small 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: Sing rap: hold tight! (5)","output":"### Answer: GRASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: hold tight\n**S** **in GRAP**=\"**S**\/**in**\/**g 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: Jealous man losing love, heading for tragedy that's unexpected (5)","output":"### Answer: HELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: that's unexpected\nan exclamation of surprise. [OT]HELLO is the \"Jealous man\", losing O=\"love\" and T[ragedy]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One sings a note softly, Queen taking one's place (7)","output":"### Answer: SOPRANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: One sings\nSO=sol=\"a [musical] note\", P**I**ANO=\"softly\" with R[egina]=\"Queen\" taking the place of **I**=\"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: Origins of wassailing at inn swelling the belly (5)","output":"### Answer: WAIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: belly\nW[assailing] A[t] I[n] S[welling] T[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: Nil \u2014 no contest (3,1,5)","output":"### Answer: NOT A SCRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nil\nalso =\"no contest\" read 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: Falsetto? Oh, of course: like a bat out of hell! (7)","output":"### Answer: HOTFOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: course: like a bat out of hell\n\"course\" meaning 'run'. (**TTO OH OF**)*=\"**False**\/**tto**? **Oh**, **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: Apes dress top-down (5)","output":"### Answer: MOCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Apes\nSMOCK=\"dress\", with its top letter moved 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: Sad ballad (woe!) to produce a hit (4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: DEAL A BLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: produce a hit\n(ballad woe)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 talking puts treaty under strain (6)","output":"### Answer: YATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant talking\n(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: Tenor with no depth on top note for cash (6)","output":"### Answer: MOOLAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: cash\nMOO**D**=\"Tenor\", with no **D**[epth], on top of LAH=musical \"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: Expressed in letters, Cage's last piece, on margins in italic (9)","output":"### Answer: EPISTOLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expressed in letters\n[Cag]E, plus PISTOL=\"piece\", plus I[tali]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: Leveraged restructuring for Slough? (9)","output":"### Answer: EVERGLADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slough\n'Slough' meaning a marsh. (Leveraged)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bach's music? It was sung in church or it was enjoyed in taverns (7)","output":"### Answer: CHORALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bach's music? It was sung \nCH[urch], plus OR, plus ALE=\"it was enjoyed in taverns\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sing out from the depths: Dylan's heart's in it (6)","output":"### Answer: BELLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sing out\nBELOW=\"the depths\", with [Dy]L[an] inside 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: Enlists guys, perhaps Boatman, by name (5,2)","output":"### Answer: ROPES IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enlists\n[tent] ROPES=\"guys\", plus I=\"perhaps Boatman\", plus N[ame]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 covering Mahler's first song (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: song\nAN and THE are \"Two articles\", plus M[ahler]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 heart? Jealous ego? It could make you ill (1,4)","output":"### Answer: E COLI \n ### Explanation: Definition:  It could make you ill\nECO=\"Green\", plus the heart of [Jea]L[ous], plus I=\"ego\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A crooner's opening with popular number one in concert \u2014 they get raspberries! (5)","output":"### Answer: ACINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: in concert \u2014 they get raspberries\n=plural of acinus, a smaller fruit that makes up an aggregate fruit or berry. A, plus C[rooner], plus IN=\"popular\", plus I=\"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: Dissolute chap drinks good French red (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French red\nROU\u00c9=\"Dissolute chap\", around 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: Bony bits in ear \u2014 wager about five all round (9)","output":"### Answer: VERTEBRAE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bony bits\nReversal (all round) of EAR plus BET=\"wager\" plus RE=\"about\" plus 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: Untidy women mislaid Len's tarts (9)","output":"### Answer: SLATTERNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Untidy women\n(Len's tarts)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 social worker's intended (5)","output":"### Answer: MEANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: intended\nME=musical \"Note\", plus ANT=\"social 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: Some Mother's Pride? Worried about one slice having no crusts (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LION CUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some Mother's Pride\n*Edit thanks to Peter Green \u2013 ([a]bou[t] [o]n[e] [s]lic[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: Constant snot supply in nose often picked at first (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NON-STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant\n(snot)* \u2013 \"supply\" as in supple \u2013 inside N[ose] O[ften] P[icked]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, topless and bottomless, to show not Jewish? (5)","output":"### Answer: ARYAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: not Jewish\n[M]ARY=\"Virgin, topless\", plus AN[d]=\"and 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: With starter finally re\u00adplaced, consumed meal (3)","output":"### Answer: TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: meal\nATE=\"consumed\", with the starter A moved 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: Short time before eating seconds (5)","output":"### Answer: TERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short\nT[ime] plus ERE=\"before\" around S[econds]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a query somewhat less easy to understand (7)","output":"### Answer: OPAQUER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less easy to understand\nHidden in [Dr]OP A QUE[ry]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Demands this month's cover for One Direction (7)","output":"### Answer: INSISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Demands\nINST'S=\"this month's\", around I=\"One\" plus S[outh]=\"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: Greek character, soldier and model live in squalor (3,2)","output":"### Answer: PIG IT \n ### Explanation: PI=\"Greek character\", GI=\"soldier\", and the Ford car \"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: Volunteers to wear a G-string mostly designed for a heavenly body (5,4)","output":"### Answer: GIANT STAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavenly body\nT[erritorial] A[rmy]=\"Volunteers\", inside (a G-strin[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: Simple writing about space for flat dwellers? (9)","output":"### Answer: PLAINSMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: flat dwellers\nPLAIN=\"Simple\", plus MS=manuscript=\"writing\" reversed\/about, plus EN=a \"space\" in typography"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 computer returned name of God (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: name of 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: Arsenal's content\u00a0members \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arsenal's content\nDouble def"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 one of which is flipping politician of no value (8)","output":"### Answer: NUGATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: of no value\nA GUN=\"one of [the contents of an arsenal]\", reversed\/flipping; plus TORY=\"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: Oops, freshly out of potatoes newly dug (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dug\ndug=\"a nipple or udder\"=TEAT. (**po**tat**o**e**s**)*, with the letters of **Oops** 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: All parts of computer memory that can be on or off\u00a0to the same degree (5,3)","output":"### Answer: EVERY BIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: All parts of computer memory that can be on or off\nDouble def \u2013 bits are the binary units of computer 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: \"Up the Gunners!\" ringing around one lost away leg, initially (6)","output":"### Answer: ARISEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Up\nARSEN[**al**]=\"the Gunners\", around I=\"one\" and losing **A**[way] **L**[eg]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 white ants covering new area (10)","output":"### Answer: TERMINATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stops\nTERMITES=\"white ants\", around N[ew] A[rea]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Straying partner, topless, putting it about (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Straying\n([p]artner)"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0rip (4)","output":"### Answer: RENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let\nDouble def."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Motherless animal raised on plain (5)","output":"### Answer: LLANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: plain\na South American steppe or plain. LLA[ma]=\"animal\" without a MA=\"Mother\/less\", plus ON reversed\/raised"}
{"instruction":"You 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, you said, left wearing uniform (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSULTANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doctor\nU=\"you said\" aloud, plus L[eft], both inside CONSTANT=\"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: Closely packed crowd in lift (5)","output":"### Answer: PRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closely packed crowd\nDouble def \u2013 for \"lift\" think of bench presses in weight lifting"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Puck, lusty creature, into female birds in the area (8)","output":"### Answer: AVIFAUNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: birds in the area\nI=\"Puck\", plus FAUN=\"lusty creature\", inside AVA=\"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: Make new home right above East Yorkshire town (8)","output":"### Answer: RESETTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make new 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: Dog given a name after a series of letters (6)","output":"### Answer: AFGHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nA plus N[ame], after A, plus FGH=alphabetical \"series 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: Cook starts to explain echidna's grim diet? (6)","output":"### Answer: REGIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: diet\n(e[xplain] e[chidna] grim)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 ant's first stage as insect (4)","output":"### Answer: PUPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: stage as insect\nPUP=\"Immature creature\", plus A[nt's] first 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: Stimulate a tart's nipple (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: nipple\nHidden in [Stimula]TE A T[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: Builder hurriedly erected housing area in Germany (4)","output":"### Answer: RUHR \n ### Explanation: Definition: area in Germany\nHidden reversed (erected housing) in [Builde]R HUR[riedly]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dopes come out as rotters do (9)","output":"### Answer: DECOMPOSE \n ### Explanation: (Dopes 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: Lampoon francophone who resides in centre of Lisbon (5)","output":"### Answer: SQUIB \n ### Explanation: QUI=French for \"who\", inside [Li]SB[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: Start of parenthood: man and woman having swell time? (9)","output":"### Answer: PREGNANCY \n ### Explanation: P[arenthood] plus REG=\"man\" plus NANCY=\"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: Dash from Brazil's capital city (4)","output":"### Answer: BRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: spirit, vivacity. B[razil], plus RIO=\"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: Bad lad drew trailer (7)","output":"### Answer: DAWDLER \n ### Explanation: (lad drew)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 taking in both sides of unusual river (7)","output":"### Answer: VISTULA \n ### Explanation: A Polish river. VISTA=\"View\", taking in U[nusua]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: Fancy man compared (7)","output":"### Answer: LIKENED \n ### Explanation: LIKE=\"Fancy\" plus NED=\"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: What's left\u00a0behind? (4)","output":"### Answer: RUMP \n ### Explanation: double def: =a remnant; or =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: Walks made person fit (10)","output":"### Answer: PROMENADES \n ### Explanation: (made 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: Showing sign of life, Orlando's dropped in without thinking (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ON IMPULSE \n ### Explanation: ON=\"Showing\", plus PULSE=\"sign of life\", with I'M=\"Orlando's\" inside 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: Rattle heard in part of cycle? (5)","output":"### Answer: PHASE \n ### Explanation: sounds like 'faze'=\"Rattle\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vestibule no good for posh people (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTRY \n ### Explanation: [**g**]ENTRY=\"posh people\", with no **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: Injured boxer not on one vessel or another (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CUTTY SARK \n ### Explanation: CUT=\"Injured\", Mike TYS[**on**]=\"boxer not **on**\", plus ARK=\"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: Welshman, gutted by party, redecorated (3,2)","output":"### Answer: DID UP \n ### Explanation: D[a]I=\"Welshman, gutted\", plus D[emocratic] U[nionist] P[arty]=\"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: Will race upset singular athlete? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: CARL LEWIS \n ### Explanation: (Will race)* plus S[ingular]"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 resists work with model (7)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSER \n ### Explanation: OP=\"work\" plus POSER=\"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: Without delay, say, loner dashed in (7)","output":"### Answer: ERELONG \n ### Explanation: E.G.=\"say\", with (loner)* 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: Function\u00a0without Latin (4)","output":"### Answer: SINE \n ### Explanation: double def: =mathematical function; or =\"without [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: Useful narrow section of a bone (5)","output":"### Answer: ULNAR \n ### Explanation: Hidden in [Usef]UL NAR[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: Cricket commentator has Edgbaston openers sent to Coventry (9)","output":"### Answer: BOYCOTTED \n ### Explanation: Geoffrey BOYCOTT=\"Cricket commentator\", plus ED[gbaston]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 your glad rags on \u2014 and your skates (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LOOK SNAPPY \n ### Explanation: double def: =dress well=\"Get your glad rags on\"; or =hurry up=\"[Get] your skates [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: Bird only grabbing tail of saltwater fish (5,4)","output":"### Answer: DOVER SOLE \n ### Explanation: DOVE=\"Bird\" plus SOLE=\"only\", grabbing [saltwate]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: Old bird with no drink in singular performance (9)","output":"### Answer: MONODRAMA \n ### Explanation: MOA=\"Old bird\", with NO DRAM=\"no drink\" 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: Paint tea party attendee almost eating blubber (7)","output":"### Answer: ACRYLIC \n ### Explanation: ALIC[e] in Wonderland=\"tea party attendee almost\", eating CRY=\"blubber\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 accept book shedding some light (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMBENT \n ### Explanation: LAMENT=\"Keen\", around 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: Damp area avoided by chairman's follower (5)","output":"### Answer: MOIST \n ### Explanation: M[**a**]OIST=\"chairman's follower\", avoiding **a**[rea]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 from scratch and reach the highest point, say (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEAK \n ### Explanation: S[cratch] plus PEAK=\"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: Lively spot around year end (4)","output":"### Answer: SPRY \n ### Explanation: SPY=\"spot\", around [yea]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: Undertaking is hard but not a thing to get excited about (6)","output":"### Answer: FETISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: thing to get excited about\nFE[**a**]T=\"Undertaking\", plus IS H[ard], minus \"**a**\"**\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: Scheme uses instrumental ensemble, including piano (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GAME PLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scheme\nGAMELAN=\"instrumental ensemble\" around P[iano]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One enthroned \u2014 this person's in winter coat (6)","output":"### Answer: ERMINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: winter coat\nE[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"One enthroned\", plus ME=\"this person\" around 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: End a life, sadly with discharge of gunfire (8)","output":"### Answer: ENFILADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: discharge of gunfire\n(End a 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: Drink making miner with bottle sozzled (6,5)","output":"### Answer: BITTER LEMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\n(miner 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: Religious writing's bit of magic not totally engaging worker (7)","output":"### Answer: TANTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Religious writing\nTRIC[k]=\"bit of magic not totally\", around ANT=\"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: Standard disciples \u2014 or those specially called? (7)","output":"### Answer: PARSONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: those specially called\nPAR=\"Standard\" plus SONS=\"disciples\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Tories digging into benefit with a particular economic policy (11)","output":"### Answer: PERESTROIKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: particular economic policy\n(Tories)* inside PERK=\"benefit\", 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: Joy, female priest joining urban area (8)","output":"### Answer: FELICITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joy\nF[emale], plus ELI=\"priest\", plus CITY=\"urban 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: With intervention of hubby ultimately, affair is in the air (6)","output":"### Answer: FLYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the air\nFLING=\"affair\", with [hubb]Y inside 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: What could indicate a limited number being really excited (6,2)","output":"### Answer: TURNED ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: really excited\nI think this is: TURNED ON could indicate 'reversal of ON'=>NO=abbreviation for \"number\"=\"limited 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: Fighting prince, game and jaunty (6)","output":"### Answer: RUPERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fighting 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: Period of debt various ancestors would limit (6)","output":"### Answer: USANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Period of debt\nHidden in [vario]US ANCE[stors]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arts graduate mugs up on new work rated very highly (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MAGNUM OPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: work rated very highly\nM[aster of] A[rts], plus (mugs up 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: Novice to seek charity \u2014 fallen one, no saint (8)","output":"### Answer: BEGINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novice\nBEG=\"seek charity\", plus [**s**]INNER=\"fallen one\", minus **S**[aint]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bottled up somewhat, escape minor inconvenience (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FLEA BITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: minor inconvenience\nFLEE=\"escape\" has\u00a0A BIT=\"somewhat\" bottle up inside 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: Working for a while, covering brief time, is attractive (8)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: attractive\nTEMPING=\"Working for a while\", around 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: Charge boy \u2014 nothing is admitted (4)","output":"### Answer: LOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge\nLAD=\"boy\", with O=\"nothing\" 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: Unfortunate youngster totally concentrated, they say (4)","output":"### Answer: NEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfortunate youngster\n=N[ot in] E[mployment] E[ducation or] T[raining]. Sounds like 'neat'=\"totally concentrated\"=undiluted"}
{"instruction":"You 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 material helping wound (10)","output":"### Answer: LACERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: wound\nLACE=\"Fine material\" plus RATION=\"helping\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 I have to be encouraging (8)","output":"### Answer: POSITIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: encouraging\nPOSIT=\"Assume\" plus I'VE=\"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: Freight brought into madame's is foreign food (8)","output":"### Answer: ESCARGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign food\nCARGO=\"Freight\", EST=French third person singular of 'to be' = \"madame's 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: Agonised about record, being stuffed once more (8)","output":"### Answer: REPACKED \n ### Explanation: Definition: stuffed once more\nRACKED=\"Agonised\" around EP=\"record\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and attract men to the north (4,2)","output":"### Answer: ROLL UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come\nPULL O[ther] R[anks]=\"attract men\", reversed (\"to the 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: Aid to identification when one probes newt (1-3)","output":"### Answer: E-FIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aid to identification\nI=\"one\" inside EFT=\"newt\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 noisily, not quietly, is an insult (4)","output":"### Answer: SLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: insult\nSLUR[**p**]=\"drink noisily\", without **P**[iano]=\"not 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: Number feel concern about cut (5)","output":"### Answer: CARVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut\nV=5 in Roman numerals=\"Number\", with CARE=\"feel concern\" 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: Clout, say (9)","output":"### Answer: INFLUENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clout\nDouble definition \u2013 \"say\" as in \"to have a say in the 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: Public declaration in the show ring (9)","output":"### Answer: MANIFESTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Public declaration\nMANIFEST=\"show\", plus O=\"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: Switch lit up bulb (5)","output":"### Answer: TULIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: bulb\n(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: One who throws out\u00a0a bad cheque (7)","output":"### Answer: BOUNCER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One who throws out\nDouble 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: A bad-tempered pet (7)","output":"### Answer: TANTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A bad-tempered pet\nCryptic def \u2013 \"pet\" as in 'sulk' rather than 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: Stop, or pass on (5)","output":"### Answer: COLON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\n\"Stop\"='a punctuation mark'. COL=\"pass\" in a mountain range, plus 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: Pea jacket? (3)","output":"### Answer: POD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pea jacket\nCryptic def \u2013 the shell of a pea, rather than the type of 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: Tree in a small enclosure (5)","output":"### Answer: ASPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\nA, plus S[mall], plus PEN=\"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: Writes down memoranda at the centre (7)","output":"### Answer: NOTATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writes down\nNOTES=\"memoranda\", with AT in the centre 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: Wind resulting from unsettled weather (7)","output":"### Answer: WREATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wind\n\"Wind\" rhyming with 'dined', as in to twist. (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: One of two up for approval (5)","output":"### Answer: THUMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of two up for approval\nCryptic def."}
{"instruction":"You 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 increase in rent \u2014 and it's rising again (9)","output":"### Answer: RESURGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rising again\nSURGE=\"Current increase\", in 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: It will prove ownership of river in named setting (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TITLE DEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: It will prove ownership\nDEE=\"river\" in TITLED=\"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: Major eastern state (5)","output":"### Answer: MAINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nMAIN=\"Major\" plus 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: Put up rainwear in a swindle (4)","output":"### Answer: SCAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: swindle\nMACS=\"rainwear\", reversed (\"Put 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: Still managed to snuggle into quilt, when drunk (8)","output":"### Answer: TRANQUIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Still\nRAN=\"managed\", inside (quilt)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 knot\u00a0sailors try to avoid (4)","output":"### Answer: REEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: The knot\nDouble def \u2013 a type of knot, or a nautical hazard"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Advertise sportswear for those taking the air (8)","output":"### Answer: AIRSTRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: for those taking the air\nAIR=\"Advertise\" plus STRIP=\"sportswear\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to offer new shares for sale, so not going under (6)","output":"### Answer: AFLOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: not going under\n[m]A[n]=\"Middle\/man\", plus FLOAT=\"offer new shares 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: Man takes court action, hoping judge will be this (4,2,4)","output":"### Answer: JUST IN CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hoping judge will be this\nA cryptic definition, and JUSTIN=\"Man\", plus CASE=\"court 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: Head branch rental adjusted (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Head branch\n(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: Little quiet cry (4)","output":"### Answer: WEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cry\nWEE=\"Little\" plus P[iano]=\"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: Meat company included in embargo (5)","output":"### Answer: BACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Meat\nCO[mpany] included in BAN=\"embargo\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 taken in by swindles gets the police (10)","output":"### Answer: CONSTABLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: police\nSTABLE=\"Firm\" inside CONS=\"swindles\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 changed to accommodate the minister (5)","output":"### Answer: MANSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to accommodate the minister\nan ecclesiastical residence. (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: Not the best situation for a county team (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNSIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not the best situation\nCounty DOWN in Northern Ireland, plus SIDE=\"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: Sad passage \u2014 quote coming up (8)","output":"### Answer: PATHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sad\nPATH=\"passage\", plus CITE=\"quote\" reversed (\"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: Teases the non-male members of the family (6)","output":"### Answer: TAUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Teases\nT[**he**] minus\u00a0**he=**\"t**he** non-**male**\", plus AUNTS=\"members of 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: Cycle\u00a0chain? (6)","output":"### Answer: SERIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cycle\nDouble 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: It's on course to work for the better (4)","output":"### Answer: TOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's on course to work for the better\ncryptic definition \u2013 a TOTE or totalisator is a betting system found at a race \"course\" and for the \"better\"\/bettor"}
{"instruction":"You 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 swindle to put a penny on farm butter (4)","output":"### Answer: RAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's a swindle\nRAMP=\"swindle\". P[enny] on RAM=\"farm 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: Some seem quite empty, or just the opposite (4)","output":"### Answer: TEEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: the opposite \nThe opposite of seeming empty. Hidden in [qui]TE EM[pty]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Notify primate about capital abbot originally left (7)","output":"### Answer: APPRISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Notify\nAPE=\"primate\", around P[**a**]RIS=\"capital\" minus **a**[bbot]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 let go right away (4)","output":"### Answer: FEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nurse\nF[**r**]EED=\"let go\", with **r**[ight] 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: A lot see round new and refurbished rooms opened by university (10)","output":"### Answer: ENORMOUSLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A lot\nELY=\"see\", around N[ew] plus (rooms) around U[niversity]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boom's touching harbour (6)","output":"### Answer: REPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boom\nRE=concerning=\"touching\", plus PORT=\"harbour\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Merchandise comprises, say, German bricks \u2026 (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOOD EGGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bricks\n=people who are helpful and kind. GOODS=\"Merchandise\", around EG=\"say\" and G[erman]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 one set lengthwise by stone cutter king brought in (9)","output":"### Answer: STRETCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one set lengthwise\n=a brick or stone laid horizontally. ST[one], plus ETCHER=\"cutter\", with R[ex]=\"king\" brought 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: Director general's hotline withdrawn (5)","output":"### Answer: REITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director 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: Wake in river as marked on map? (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wake\nThe River OUSE might be marked as R. OUSE on 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: English playhouse sure to lose leader Brook (9)","output":"### Answer: ENTERTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brook\n=to put up with, as in \"he will brook no argument\". E[nglish], plus N[ational] T[heatre]=\"playhouse\", plus [c]ERTAIN=\"sure to lose 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: Trim garden centre in outskirts of Redditch (8)","output":"### Answer: RETRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trim\n(centre)* in R[edditc]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: Unity Mitford ultimately wound up in mess (6)","output":"### Answer: UNTIDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: mess\n(Unity [Mitfor]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: \u00a31,000 for each adult to catch opening of Otello or suchlike (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GRAND OPERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: suchlike\nOtello is a Verdi opera. GRAND=\"\u00a31,000\u2033, PER=\"for each\", plus A[dult], around O[tello]"}
{"instruction":"You 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've excavated core of smallest artificial mound (4)","output":"### Answer: TELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: mound"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Schoolgirl inspiring rebellious Jack (7)","output":"### Answer: ACADEMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Trainee lyricist secures a large job (7)","output":"### Answer: LEARNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trainee\nI think this is L[yricist] plus EARNER=\"large 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: Priest at bar ignoring tenth commandment (7)","output":"### Answer: PRECEPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: commandment\nPR[iest] plus E[**x**]CEPT=\"bar\", ignoring\u00a0**x**=ten in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 royal detective in big paper (5)","output":"### Answer: RADIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Station\nR for royal [rex\/regina], plus D[etective] I[nspector] inside AO or A0, one paper size larger than A1."}
{"instruction":"You 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 doesn't start tackling piano like Thomas (7)","output":"### Answer: SCEPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: a doubting Thomas. [a]SCETIC=\"Monk\" without the start, around P[iano]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is against light, entertaining host (3,3)","output":"### Answer: NEM CON \n ### Explanation: Definition: No one is against\n=with no one dissenting. NEON=\"light', around MC=\"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: Americans and French kidnap crew for fun (9)","output":"### Answer: AMUSEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fun\nAM[erican] and US=two \"Americans\", plus ET=\"and French\", around MEN=\"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: Dig the ground hiding lost entrance (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: entrance\n(Dig the)* around L[ost]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Echt, genuine, OK? Possibly not (6,2,5)","output":"### Answer: TONGUE IN CHEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Echt, genuine, OK\n&lit =Possibly not Echt or genuine. (Echt, genuine, 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: Entrenched bridge adversaries scrap over inches (9)","output":"### Answer: ENSHRINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entrenched\nE[ast] and N[orth] are \"bridge adversaries\", plus SHRED=\"scrap\" around IN[ches]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 individuals get wealth he's forfeited (7)","output":"### Answer: ONEIRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dreamy\n=belonging to dreams. ONE and I are \"invididuals\", with RIC[**hes**]=\"wealth\" forfeiting \"**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: School cash once collected by no-frills Beeb (7)","output":"### Answer: EDUCATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: School\nDUCAT=\"cash once\", an old European coin, inside [B]EE[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: At home, 16 once devoured contents of full English (7)","output":"### Answer: INDULGE \n ### Explanation: I don't see a definition here. IN=\"home\"; plus D[irector] G[eneral]=\"16 once\" around [f]UL[l]; plus E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 about to receive millions? (6)","output":"### Answer: INFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brief\nIN FOR [e.g. a treat]=\"about to receive\", plus M[illions]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coach to cut short corner (5)","output":"### Answer: TUTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coach\nTO, cutting inside TUR[n]=\"short corner\""}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0model, downright\u00a0tense (7)","output":"### Answer: PERFECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish\n=Polish as a verb, =model and =downright as an adjective, =a form of past 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: Crowning the young Diana R.? (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crowning"}
{"instruction":"You 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-help group cuddling cat and dog (5)","output":"### Answer: AKITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Part of autumn operation employs army swimmers (9)","output":"### Answer: OCTOPUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: army swimmers\n\"army\" as in having many arms. OCT[ober]=\"Part of autumn\", plus OP[eration], plus 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: Seeing red blood around home, gasp fearfully (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GOING SPARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seeing red\nGORE=\"blood\", around all of: IN=\"home\" plus (gasp)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bargains offered regularly (4)","output":"### Answer: BRAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Health food\nletters taken regularly from B[a]R[g[A[i]N[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: Born with limp, Eastern European's heard these offer complete freedom? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: BLANK CHEQUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: these offer complete freedom\nB[orn], plus LANK=\"limp\", plus CHEQUES sounds like 'Czech's' i.e. \"Eastern European's heard\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Edge along road, closely pursued by bear (4,8)","output":"### Answer: HARD SHOULDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Edge along road\nHARD=\"closely\" as in 'hard by', plus SHOULDER=\"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: Dry, cold deserts stinging nose (4)","output":"### Answer: ARID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dry\nA[**c**]RID=\"stinging nose\", with **c**[old] leaving\/deserting"}
{"instruction":"You 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 you, reportedly trapped by retired bore on cruise (10)","output":"### Answer: COASTGUARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: They rescue\nU=\"you, reportedly\", inside DRAG reversed=\"retired bore\", all after COAST=\"cruise\" as in 'coasting 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: Curses mother country (9)","output":"### Answer: DAMNATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Curses\nDAM=\"mother\", plus NATION=\"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: English scorer scores, moving yard forward after Nasri's header (5)","output":"### Answer: NYMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: English scorer"}
{"instruction":"You 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 saying, \"I can't think what to say\" (7)","output":"### Answer: MAXIMUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most\nMAXIM=\"saying\", plus UM=\"I can't think of what 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: As nice as ever, First Lady ignored straying (7)","output":"### Answer: ARSENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: As\nAs is the chemical symbol for Arsenic. (nice as **eve**r)*, ignoring **Eve**=\"First 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: Called with afterthought about accidents (6)","output":"### Answer: PRANGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: accidents\nRANG=\"Called\", with PS=\"afterthought\" 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: Water is assumed to be ingredient in fruit cake? (6)","output":"### Answer: RAISIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ingredient in fruit cake\nRAIN=\"Water\", with IS \"assumed\" or taken 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: Try to convert Senegal? I've failed (10)","output":"### Answer: EVANGELISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Try to convert\n(Senegal 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: March is bad time, on reflection (5)","output":"### Answer: TROOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: March\nPOOR=\"bad\", plus T[ime], all reversed=\"on reflection\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mocking idiotic racialist (9)","output":"### Answer: SATIRICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mocking\n(racialist)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 mum first to attract dad (4)","output":"### Answer: PAPA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dad\nPAP=nipple or breast=\"Feature of mum\", plus A[ttract]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Veil females head to toe, uniformity primarily secured by lash (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSHROUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Veil\nHENS=\"females\", with the \"head\" H moved to the end or \"toe\", plus U[niformity] inside ROD=\"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: Function central to each empty sports facility (8)","output":"### Answer: EASINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: facility\nSINE=\"Function\", in the centre of EA[ch], plus S[port]S emptied 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: Prevent gains being split by nucleus of money launderers (10)","output":"### Answer: DETERGENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: launderers\nDETER=\"Prevent\", plus GETS=\"gains\" split by [mo]N[ey]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manspreading, perhaps, blighting men's igloo? (9)","output":"### Answer: NEOLOGISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manspreading, 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: Slavery in the real Spain twice dismissed by Catholic dignitary (8)","output":"### Answer: THRALDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slavery\nTH[**e**] R[**e**]AL, with **E**[spana]=\"Spain\" twice dismissed, plus DOM, a Catholic 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: Scoff when rambling confession of perjurer retracted in Texas (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TRAIL MIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scoff when rambling\n\"Scoff\" as a noun meaning food. I'M LIAR=\"confession of perjurer\", reversed\/retracted in TX=\"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: M-m-member for T-t-t-tatton, personification of greed (6)","output":"### Answer: MAMMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: personification of greed\nI think this is: M, M and M[ember] for **T**, **T** and **T** in \"**t**a**tt**on\". George Osborne is the Member of Parliament for Tatton."}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unspoilt daughter and niece flourished (6)","output":"### Answer: EDENIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unspoilt\n=like Eden. (D[aughter] niece)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 admitting social worker is annual visitor (5)","output":"### Answer: SANTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: annual visitor\nAS=\"when\", reversed or \"Upset\", around ANT=\"social 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: Ardent crowds removing clothes (4)","output":"### Answer: WARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ardent\n[s]WARM[s]=\"crowds\", with the outer letters\/clothes 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: Battle over a party with Corbyn's lead \u2014 it's very hot! (9)","output":"### Answer: BALACLAVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Battle\nA plus LAB[our], reversed=\"over a party\"; plus C[orbyn]; plus LAVA=\"it's very 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: Asteroid at the heart of space research (5)","output":"### Answer: CERES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asteroid\nHidden in [spa]CE RES[earch]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 time raiding the larder (9)","output":"### Answer: PAGEANTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\nAGE=\"time\" inside PANTRY=\"larder\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manchester United manager once upset substitute with \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: BUSBY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manchester United manager 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: \u2026 celebration and kiss beside unknown number of stars (6)","output":"### Answer: GALAXY \n ### Explanation: Definition: number of stars\nGALA=\"celebration\" plus X=\"kiss\" plus Y=\"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: Trains Tom to wear suede pants (8)","output":"### Answer: EDUCATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trains\nCAT=\"Tom\", inside (suede)* where \"pants\"='terrible' is the 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: Penny: \"I will fight this case\" (7)","output":"### Answer: PILLBOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: case\nP[enny] plus I'LL=\"I will\" plus BOX=\"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: Father receives end of joke over 40 winks with a straight face (7)","output":"### Answer: DEADPAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: with a straight face\nDAD=\"Father\" around [jok]E; plus NAP reversed=\"over 40 winks\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Castle made of cream and gold, with artificial walls (8)","output":"### Answer: BALMORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Castle\nBALM=\"cream\" plus OR=\"gold\" plus A[rtificia]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: Cricketer's second ball gets wicket \u2014 England's opener caught in both hands (6)","output":"### Answer: BOWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cricketer\nB=\"second\" if A comes first; plus O=\"ball\" plus W[icket]; plus E[ngland], inside L[eft] and R[ight]=\"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: Yellowish-brown lumps rejected (5)","output":"### Answer: STRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yellowish-brown\nWARTS=\"lumps\", reversed\/rejected"}
{"instruction":"You 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 gets rid of the reek of corrupt votes \u2014 good people are gutted (9)","output":"### Answer: STOVEPIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It gets rid of the reek\n(votes)*; plus PI[ous]=\"good\" plus P[eopl]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: In the news: 9-0 to president (5)","output":"### Answer: NIXON \n ### Explanation: Definition: president\nN[ew] and N[ew] make \"news\", and inside them go IX=\"9\u2033 and O=\"0\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: Horse doesn't eat herbs (3,6)","output":"### Answer: BAY LEAVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: herbs\nBAY=\"Horse\" plus LEAVES=\"doesn't 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: Parents tour new American republic (6)","output":"### Answer: PANAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: republic\nPA and MA=\"Parents\", around N[ew] A[merican]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bet when Bella's playing a game (8)","output":"### Answer: BASEBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nB[et] plus AS=\"when\" plus (Bella)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 hugging\u00a0child's toy? (6)","output":"### Answer: SLINKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figure hugging\nDouble 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: Very short alien green man's turned away (7)","output":"### Answer: AVERTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: turned away\nA[lien] cut very short; plus VERT=\"green\" plus ED=\"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: Monstrous woman who could be petrifying (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDUSA \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 \"petrifying\" in the sense of turning to 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: Soft after exercise? Get fit, losing a stone (6)","output":"### Answer: PEBBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: stone\nB=\"soft\" of a pencil, after P[hysical] E[ducation]=\"exercise\", plus [**a**]BLE=\"fit, losing **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: Theurgies regularly conjure up giant (4)","output":"### Answer: HUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: giant\nRegular letters from [T]H[e]U[r]G[i]E[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: 1st but not 2nd or 3rd of March \u2026 (3)","output":"### Answer: TOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1st\nT[ro]OP=\"March\", missing its 2nd and 3rd 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: \u2026 a scorcher of a day! (3)","output":"### Answer: SUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a scorcher\ndouble def; SUN[day] is 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: Uranium discovered in lead bar (3)","output":"### Answer: PUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar\nU inside PB, where these are the chemical symbols for Uranium and 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: Fifty-fifty to catch Frisbee when laughing out loud (3)","output":"### Answer: LOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: laughing out loud\nL=Fifty plus L=Fifty in Roman numerals, around O=\"Frisbee\" as a disc-shaped 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: Fine king stands on a lady's fingers (4)","output":"### Answer: OKRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: lady's fingers\nOK=\"Fine\" plus R[ex]=\"king\" 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: Make light of sad performance (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make light of\nDOWN=\"sad\" plus PLAY=\"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: Mountain climbing before meal? They say you reach a level (7)","output":"### Answer: PLATEAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: reach a level\nALP=\"Mountain\" reversed\/climbing, plus TEA=\"meal, plus U=\"They say 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: Actor Sim is dismissed as a star (6)","output":"### Answer: ALTAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: Field trip made by old women (6)","output":"### Answer: MEADOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Field\n(made)* plus O[ld] plus W[omen]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 girl's lines and angles? (6)","output":"### Answer: BEVELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: angles\nB[ritish] plus EVE=\"girl\" plus L[ine]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: Spotted dramatic episode, when Oscar's withheld (6)","output":"### Answer: ESPIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spotted\n(epis**o**de)* minus **O**[scar]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Ham United with outstanding header, awfully pretty (8)","output":"### Answer: SOMEWHAT \n ### Explanation: (West Ham O[ustanding])"}
{"instruction":"You 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 gas through emptiest empty space, backwards (6)","output":"### Answer: AERATE \n ### Explanation: Reversal (backwards) of all of: E[mpties]T emptied out, plus AREA=\"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: Missing the first, second is second-rate (4)","output":"### Answer: IFFY \n ### Explanation: a [j]IFFY=a second, missing the first 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: Relationship where no one scores? (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LOVE AFFAIR \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition with LOVE as in a zero score 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: Difficult describing a bit of wood? (6)","output":"### Answer: STICKY \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition of STICK-Y, like 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: Old 18 beginning to stalk playwright, stealing kiss in the end (8)","output":"### Answer: SPINSTER \n ### Explanation: S[talk], plus PINTER=\"playwright\" around [kis]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: Millwall tie desperate for a brilliant shot (7,4)","output":"### Answer: WILLIAM TELL \n ### Explanation: (millwall 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: More than one complaint about injustice primarily, following last of criminal convictions (7)","output":"### Answer: BELIEFS \n ### Explanation: BEEFS=multiple complaints, around all of: I[njustice] following [crimina]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: Nightly frustration in order after minimum of sleep, turn in with anxiety initially? (8)","output":"### Answer: INSOMNIA \n ### Explanation: IN; plus O[rder] of M[erit] after the minimum possible letters of S[leep]; plus reversal (turn) of IN; plus A[nxiety]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entertaining female describing athlete's foot, perhaps? (6)","output":"### Answer: FUNGAL \n ### Explanation: FUN GAL=\"Entertaining 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: Brentford, I salute wags \u2014 no 18! (7,3,6)","output":"### Answer: TROUBLE AND STRIFE \n ### Explanation: Rhyming slang for wife, so not a FRAULEIN. (Brentford I salute)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spurs welcoming new kit in shorts? (6)","output":"### Answer: GONADS \n ### Explanation: GOADS=\"Spurs\" around 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: Palace area will be in Italy, Giotto's first painting going west (8)","output":"### Answer: SERAGLIO \n ### Explanation: SERA=\"will be\" in Spanish (and 'evening' in Italian \u2013 am I missing something?), plus G[iotto], plus OIL reversed (going 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 handful going up after the match? (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFETTI \n ### Explanation: cryptic def, CONFETTI being the \"handful\" and \"match\" meaning 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: Group of girls\u00a0drink (4)","output":"### Answer: BEVY \n ### Explanation: Double def: \"a company or flock (of larks, quails, swans, roes or ladies)\"; or short for beverage"}
{"instruction":"You 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 nation outspoken? (6)","output":"### Answer: CHILLY \n ### Explanation: Sounds like \"Chile\" i.e. \"nation outspoken\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Trait eventually returning with this fake visa, accessing cashpoint (7)","output":"### Answer: ATAVISM \n ### Explanation: (visa)* inside ATM=\"cashpoint\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Arsenal\u00a0publication (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGAZINE \n ### Explanation: double def: military storage; or 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: Business person so, if out to lunch? (10)","output":"### Answer: PROFESSION \n ### Explanation: (person so if)* \u2013 \"out to lunch\" is slang for 'slightly crazy' as the 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: Casual in delivery, pass over line, Parisian who's in goal blowing top (10)","output":"### Answer: COLLOQUIAL \n ### Explanation: COL=\"pass\"; plus L[ine]; plus QUI='who' in French=\"Parisian who\" inside [g]OAL"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with back-to-back articles on record (8)","output":"### Answer: ANNALIST \n ### Explanation: AN** and **AN** are the \"articles\" put back-to-back to make **ANNA**, plus LIST=\"record\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 abject failure, Wimbledon's ultimate miss (8)","output":"### Answer: FRAULEIN \n ### Explanation: (failure)*, with [Wimbledo]N after (i.e. beyond) 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: Block securing platform for artistic movement (7)","output":"### Answer: DADAISM \n ### Explanation: DAM=\"Block\" around DAIS=\"platform\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Limited conversation's ending with quarrel (6)","output":"### Answer: NARROW \n ### Explanation: [conversatio]N plus ARROW=\"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: Balls netted by pro, ace it's felt (6)","output":"### Answer: FEDORA \n ### Explanation: ED Balls as in the Labour politician, inside FOR=\"pro\", plus A[ce]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nation earmarked for sale? (4)","output":"### Answer: TOGO \n ### Explanation: TO GO=\"earmarked for sale\" as in 'everything must 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: It comes in to resist on the other side (8)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on the other side\nIT inside OPPOSE=\"resist\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and having the power to fire (6)","output":"### Answer: LOADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rich\ndouble 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: American way to spoil fish (8)","output":"### Answer: TURNPIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: American way\n=a motorway with a toll in the US. TURN=\"spoil\" plus PIKE=\"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 beauty queen is married (6)","output":"### Answer: MISSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: married\nMISS US=\"American beauty 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: Stroke\u00a0fawn (5)","output":"### Answer: CRAWL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stroke\ndouble definition: a swimming stroke; or to behave obsequiously"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Splendour pursued by a grim French mistress (9)","output":"### Answer: POMPADOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: French mistress\nMadame Pompadour was mistress to Louis XV. POMP=\"Splendour\" plus A DOUR=\"grim\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 establish links between correspondents? (5,7)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN LETTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do they establish links between correspondents?\ncryptic 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: It's strictly true but unimaginative (6,2,4)","output":"### Answer: MATTER OF FACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's strictly true\ndouble definition, or possibly a cryptic 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: Artist to recount strange anecdotes? (9)","output":"### Answer: RACONTEUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Artist to recount strange anecdotes\nR[oyal] A[cademician]=\"Artist\" plus (recount)*; &lit-ish 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: Ovals? Possibly rounds (5)","output":"### Answer: SALVO \n ### Explanation: Definition: rounds\n(Ovals)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 back with pet \u2014 a pampered one (6)","output":"### Answer: LAPDOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: pampered one\nPAL reversed=\"Friend back\", plus DOG=\"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: One drink that refreshes but another is a different matter (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: CUP OF TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One drink that refreshes\ndouble definition: =something that one enjoys; but 'another cup of tea'=\"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: Music sets worker on edge (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music\nANT=\"worker\" plus HEM=\"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: This class is certain to be kept in idle fashion (8)","output":"### Answer: LEISURED \n ### Explanation: Definition: This class\nSURE=\"certain\" in (idle)"}
{"instruction":"You 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, get correct mark, attaining credit (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON TICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: attaining credit\n=accumulating credit, e.g. on a tab. ON=\"Working\" plus TICK=\"correct 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: Dad locks up an outcast (6)","output":"### Answer: PARIAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: outcast\nPA=\"Dad\" plus HAIR reversed=\"locks 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: Lush cr\u00eape put round burial place (9)","output":"### Answer: SEPULCHRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: burial place\n(Lush crepe)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 fighting? (4,8)","output":"### Answer: TAKE PRISONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catch fighting?\ncryptic 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: Board in which French and German concur (5)","output":"### Answer: OUIJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\nOUI and JA are 'yes' in French 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: Detect Diana's disguise (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Detect\nDI[ana]'S plus COVER=\"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: Stride about ship in trouble (8)","output":"### Answer: DISTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\n(Stride)* plus SS=\"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: Lots of money but little luck (5,7)","output":"### Answer: SMALL FORTUNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lots of money\nSMALL=\"little\" plus FORTUNE=\"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: Robin's favourite stores providing food for pupils (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TUCK SHOPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: providing food for pupils\nI think this is Friar TUCK is \"Robin [Hood]'s favourite' plus SHOPS=\"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: It's always used up when needed (8)","output":"### Answer: UMBRELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's always used up when needed\nCryptic 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: Keep drugs in the kitchen? (8)","output":"### Answer: STOCKPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the kitchen\nSTOCK=\"Keep\" POT=\"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 top man in the building trade (6)","output":"### Answer: SLATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A top man in the building trade\ncryptic def \u2013 a SLATER works on the top of 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: One that would be a drawback to the commanding officer? (6)","output":"### Answer: COWARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that would be a drawback to the commanding officer?\nDRAW is reversed back (\"draw\/back\") onto C[ommanding] O[fficer]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Loop line quickly going north, then east (5)","output":"### Answer: NOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loop line\nSOON=\"quickly\" reversed (\"going north\"), plus 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: Escape? Never! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: GET AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Escape\nDouble 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: Wrong treatment \u2014 not the first to cause extreme suffering (7)","output":"### Answer: TORTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause extreme suffering\nTORT=\"Wrong\", plus [c]URE=\"treatment \u2013 not the 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: Superior\u00a0part of Oxford? (5)","output":"### Answer: UPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superior\nDouble definition \u2013 the second half refers to UPPER meaning part of an [Oxford] 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: Clapped out software program subsequently much admired (9)","output":"### Answer: APPLAUDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clapped out\nAPP=\"software program\" plus LAUDED=\"much 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: Top horse for an executive scout (10)","output":"### Answer: HEADHUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: executive scout\nHEAD=\"Top\", plus HUNTER=\"horse\" [one used in hunting]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 stroke stomach (4)","output":"### Answer: CRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: stomach\nCRAW[L]=a swimming \"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: Spooner's rig fabricated for forward movement (11)","output":"### Answer: PROGRESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: forward movement\n(Spooner's 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: Treat me with transplanted nerve tissue (5,6)","output":"### Answer: WHITE MATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: nerve tissue\n(Treat me 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: Adolescent right to leave wooden utensils (4)","output":"### Answer: TEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Adolescent\nT[**r**]EEN=small wooden articles, especially eating utensils; with **r**[ight] 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: Around the end of night shift, concierge becomes selfish (10)","output":"### Answer: EGOCENTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: selfish\n(concierge)* around [nigh]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: Clarify dodgy clue that's holding a little back (9)","output":"### Answer: ELUCIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clarify\n(clue)*, plus I.E.='that is'=\"that's\" around TAD reversed=\"a little 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: Muscle, a little thing in the ear (5)","output":"### Answer: MIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muscle\nsounds like (\"in the ear\") 'mite'=\"a little 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: Get ready to stop mum's bagpipes (7)","output":"### Answer: MUSETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bagpipes\na type of French bagpipe. SET=\"Get ready\", inside (\"to stop\") MUTE=\"mum\" as in '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: He runs down animal outside stall \u2014 tail sliced off (7)","output":"### Answer: DECRIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He runs down\n'run down' as in to speak badly of. DEER=\"animal\" around CRI[b]=\"stall \u2013 tail sliced 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: Call for quiet, say, being tactless (6)","output":"### Answer: GAUCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tactless\nsounds like 'go shhh'=\"Call for quiet, 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 tile exactly placed around edges of plinth (3,3)","output":"### Answer: TOP HAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Large tile\n\"tile\" is slang for hat. 'to a T'=\"exactly\", around P[lint]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: Bicker over one dispatching a member of the flock (10)","output":"### Answer: WORSHIPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: member of the flock\nROW=\"Bicker\", reversed (\"over\"); plus SHIPPER=\"one dispatching\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 scratches head \u2014 terrible itch (5)","output":"### Answer: YEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: itch\n([B]arney)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Classified status protects English constitution (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP SECRET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classified status\n(protects E[nglish])"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0behind\u00a0parent (4)","output":"### Answer: REAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rise up\nTriple 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: Corroborate where Nabokov placed comma? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNDERPIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Corroborate\nNabokov, a lepidopterist, would have placed a comma butterfly UNDER a 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: Providing funds, though die in the red? (8)","output":"### Answer: ENDOWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Providing funds\nEND OWING=\"die in the 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: Tremendous novel, so romantic (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTRONOMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tremendous\n(so romantic)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 round letter bearing oven bill inside (9)","output":"### Answer: ORANGEADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pop\nO=\"round *letter*\" plus E=\"*bearing*\"~~\"letter\"~~, with RANGE=\"oven\" and AD=\"bill\" inside.\u00a0*Edit thanks to Gaufrid"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Firing squad place inventor in line (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SWAT TEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Firing squad\nJames WATT the Scottish engineer, inside SEAM=\"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: Salad ingredient or Spooner's green nightmare? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: PINE NUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Salad ingredient\nSpoonerism of 'nine putts', which might be a nightmare on a golfing 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: Good cook rehashes Italian starters for a spell (6)","output":"### Answer: GRIGRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: spell\n=an African charm or spell. G[ood], plus RIG=\"cook\" plus R[ehashes] I[talian]"}
{"instruction":"You 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! A wheels's worked free from the motorbike (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duck\nSCO[**o**]TER=\"motorbike\", losing an **O** or \"wheel\" \u2013 I assume \"wheels's\" 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: Faith burned missing mat (5)","output":"### Answer: CREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faith\nCRE[**mat**]ED=\"burned\" miissing the **mat"}
{"instruction":"You 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 clinch in TV part (4)","output":"### Answer: HINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intimate\nHidden in [clinc]H in T[V]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is fine performer (6)","output":"### Answer: FACTOR \n ### Explanation: F[ine] plus ACTOR=\"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: An originator does, when about to endorse an agreement (8)","output":"### Answer: DESIGNER \n ### Explanation: DEER=\"does\" i.e. more than one doe; around SIGN=\"endorse 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: Supporting member left technology company (6)","output":"### Answer: LINTEL \n ### Explanation: L[eft] plus INTEL=\"technology 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: A dimple absorbs her devotee (8)","output":"### Answer: ADHERENT \n ### Explanation: A DENT=\"dimple\" around 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: Puzzles about son's dispute (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CROSS SWORDS \n ### Explanation: CROSSWORDS=\"puzzles\" around 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: Shoot several mostly training (7)","output":"### Answer: TENDRIL \n ### Explanation: TEN=\"several\", plus DRIL[L]=\"mostly training\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 rescued flirt (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDUCER \n ### Explanation: (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: Rosie Lee ran off into the country (6,5)","output":"### Answer: SIERRA LEONE \n ### Explanation: (Rosie Lee 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: Prepared rare list of promotions (8)","output":"### Answer: TRAILERS \n ### Explanation: (rare 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: Pluck model instrument (6)","output":"### Answer: SPINET \n ### Explanation: a instrument similar to a small harpsichord. SPINE=courage=\"Pluck\", plus 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: Soldier spoils vegetables (8)","output":"### Answer: RADISHES \n ### Explanation: R[oyal] A[rtillery]=\"Soldier\", plus DISHES=\"spoils\" \u2013 'dish' as a verb can mean 'to 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: Degenerate pinches piece of china (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIEND \n ### Explanation: FRIEND=mate=china plate in rhyming slang. FIEND=\"Degenerate\", around R[ook]=a 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: Many practise religion on Sunday (6)","output":"### Answer: DOZENS \n ### Explanation: DO=\"practise\" plus ZEN=\"religion\" plus S[unday]"}
{"instruction":"You 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: TENDER=\"Nurse\" around RISE=\"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: Sickly little girl's made comfortable (8)","output":"### Answer: DISEASED \n ### Explanation: DI[ana]'S EASED"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is allowable in whimsical surroundings (8)","output":"### Answer: FELICITY \n ### Explanation: LICIT=\"allowable\" in FEY=\"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: Prisoner came across puzzle (8)","output":"### Answer: CONFOUND \n ### Explanation: CON[vict] 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: House name put up for Christmas (4)","output":"### Answer: NOEL \n ### Explanation: LEO=an astrological \"House\", plus N[ame], all reversed (\"put 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: Judge to hold forth after scratching head (4)","output":"### Answer: RATE \n ### Explanation: [O]RATE=\"hold forth\" with its head 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: Setters gathered, drinking port? That's deserved! (4-6)","output":"### Answer: WELL EARNED \n ### Explanation: WE=\"Setters\" plus LEARNED=\"gathered\" around L[eft]=\"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: Beg for rugs once accommodated (8)","output":"### Answer: SCROUNGE \n ### Explanation: (rugs 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: A monarch had a break and stopped (8)","output":"### Answer: ARRESTED \n ### Explanation: A R[ex]\/R[egina]=\"monarch\" plus RESTED=\"had a 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: Take stock \u2014 ship is free of corrosion (8)","output":"### Answer: RUSTLESS \n ### Explanation: RUSTLE=\"Take stock\", plus S[team]S[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: Smirks about power of social outcasts (6)","output":"### Answer: LEPERS \n ### Explanation: LEERS=\"Smirks\" around P[ower]"}
{"instruction":"You 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: 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: Ring up and put down (4)","output":"### Answer: LAID \n ### Explanation: DIAL=\"Ring\", reversed (\"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: Happen to be with a woman (6)","output":"### Answer: AMANDA \n ### Explanation: Definition: woman\nAM=\"happen to be\" plus AND A=\"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: \"No more pills!\" \u2014 birth control campaigner (6)","output":"### Answer: STOPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: birth control campaigner"}
{"instruction":"You 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 obstacles to hold back river (4)","output":"### Answer: ODER \n ### Explanation: A central European river. Hidden reversed in [Prepa]RED O[bstacles]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relocated abroad and no longer in England (10)","output":"### Answer: BANGALORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relocated abroad\n=slang for being outsourced. \"Relocated\" is an anagrind: (abroad Engl[**and**])* with the \"**and** no longer 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: Agree hosting small party for retirement is more likely than not (4-2)","output":"### Answer: ODDS ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: more likely than not\n{NOD=\"Agree\", around S[mall], plus DO=\"party\"} all reversed i.e. \"for 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: Stand opposite comedian Jack, perhaps (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FACE CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jack, perhaps\nFACE=\"Stand opposite\" plus CARD=\"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: Sun's leader incites staff representative (9)","output":"### Answer: SPOKESMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: representative\nS[un] plus POKES=\"incites\" plus MAN=\"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: Run in (Dave's first) for a bit of bacon (4)","output":"### Answer: RIND \n ### Explanation: Definition: bit of bacon\nR[un] the cricketing abbreviation, plus IN, plus D[ave]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 left leaving formerly respected institution? (4)","output":"### Answer: BANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: formerly respected institution\nB[L]ANK=\"Ignore\" with L[eft] leaving 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: Drunk looked at following poster, hoping to get reaction (9)","output":"### Answer: TROLLEYED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drunk\nEYED=\"looked at\", following TROLL=\"poster hoping to get 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: Finish holiday and leave (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BREAK OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finish\nBREAK=\"holiday\" plus OFF=\"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: Top man in command (6)","output":"### Answer: BEHEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: command\nBEST=\"Top\" with HE=\"man\" 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: Ring sailor? No time, he complains (10)","output":"### Answer: BELLYACHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: he complains\nBELL=\"Ring\" plus YACH[T]ER=\"sailor\" without 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: Cutting relief? Very, very keen (4)","output":"### Answer: AVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: very keen\nV[ery] cutting into AID=\"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: Settled on Bashful originally \u2014 what about Happy? (6)","output":"### Answer: BLITHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happy\nLIT=\"Settled\", after B[ashful], plus EH=\"what\" reversed (\"about\") \u2013* Edit thanks to morphiamonet*\n \n~~LITHE=\"Settled\"?, after B[ashful]~~"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sense, being ready to go in leaderless (5,2)","output":"### Answer: ADDED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made sense\n[P]ADDED UP=\"ready to go in\" e.g. as a 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: Pack one's cases right and there's loads of space (5)","output":"### Answer: ACRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: loads of space\nACE'S=\"Pack one's\" \u2013 the ACE is the \"one\" of a pack of cards; around i.e.\u00a0\"cases\" 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: Plot to turn over rough male totty proves to be false (7)","output":"### Answer: DEBUNKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: proves to be false\nBED=\"Plot\" reversed (\"turn over\"), plus [H]UNKS=\"rough male totty\"?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 takes direction in daze (6)","output":"### Answer: TRANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: daze\nTRACE=\"Mark\" around N[orth]=\"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: Start of play in test \u2014 making things happen (9)","output":"### Answer: PROACTIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: making things happen\nACT I=Act One=\"Start of play\", inside PROVE=\"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: Cut joint \u2014 a quarter eaten (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\nSHARED=\"joint\" around E[ast]=\"a quarter\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Fiona and father repeatedly being punished for romance? (2,6,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART \n ### Explanation: Definition: romance\n*A[re] plus* (Fiona father father)*\u00a0*Edit thanks to Herb 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: Broke law digging round new street fixture (3,6)","output":"### Answer: KEN BARLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: street 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: Sprout's something to eat, when standing a long time (7)","output":"### Answer: BURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sprout\nGRUB=\"something to eat\", reversed (standing); plus EON=\"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: Politician's bill abandoned \u2014 about time! (7)","output":"### Answer: LIBERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Politician\n(bill)* around ERA=\"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: Part of set in use, otherwise theatre's empty (2,5)","output":"### Answer: EN SUITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of set\n(in use)* with \"otherwise\" as the anagrind; plus T[heatr]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: Country doctor may in turn take over (6)","output":"### Answer: MONACO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\nM[edical] O[fficer]=\"doctor\"; plus CAN=\"may\" reversed (\"in turn\"); plus O[ver] another cricketing 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: Prepare to make a scene (8)","output":"### Answer: REHEARSE \n ### Explanation: Cryptic definition \u2013 a theatrical scene, rather than a personal 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: A fit comparison (6)","output":"### Answer: FIDDLE \n ### Explanation: Cryptic allusion to the comparison 'as fit as a fiddle'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 done in my style (8)","output":"### Answer: ENDYMION \n ### Explanation: Poem by Keats. (done in 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: Small animal doctor in market (6)","output":"### Answer: MARMOT \n ### Explanation: M[edical] O[fficer]=\"doctor\" in MART=\"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: Right for boy to hold hands (5)","output":"### Answer: EMEND \n ### Explanation: ED[ward]=\"boy\" around MEN=\"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: Being\u00a0a term for life (9)","output":"### Answer: EXISTENCE \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: Transport of delight? (8,4)","output":"### Answer: PLEASURE BOAT \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 a mode of transport, rather than transport=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: Admits information revealed in accounts (12)","output":"### Answer: ACKNOWLEDGES \n ### Explanation: KNOWLEDGE=\"information\" inside AC[count]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: Unemployed crew with mischievous potentialities (4,5)","output":"### Answer: IDLE HANDS \n ### Explanation: IDLE=\"Unemployed\" plus HANDS=\"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: Swan circles about to tidy her feathers (5)","output":"### Answer: PREEN \n ### Explanation: PEN=female \"Swan\", around RE=\"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: An alcoholic drink leads to a complaint (6)","output":"### Answer: ANGINA \n ### Explanation: AN plus GIN=\"alcoholic drink\" 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: Ungenerous period for an interval (8)","output":"### Answer: MEANTIME \n ### Explanation: MEAN=\"Ungenerous\" plus 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: One of two that is returned to the right (6)","output":"### Answer: EITHER \n ### Explanation: I.E.=\"that is\" reversed (\"returned\"), plus THE, plus 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: Part friends? (8)","output":"### Answer: ESTRANGE \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 \"friends\" as the object of \"Part\", rather than \"Part [as] 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: Got in on line and danced (6)","output":"### Answer: REELED \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: Worked in fields, but got laid off (6)","output":"### Answer: HEDGED \n ### Explanation: double definition \u2013 to 'lay off' = to hedge, in gambling"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a lord sent out, which is naturally under personal cover (9)","output":"### Answer: ARMADILLO \n ### Explanation: (Mail 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: Consistently blocking deliveries (12)","output":"### Answer: STONEWALLING \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 playing defensively to block cricketing \"deliveries\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spilling a pint \u2014 clumsy! (5)","output":"### Answer: INAPT \n ### Explanation: (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: Party underling to gain power (8)","output":"### Answer: DOMINION \n ### Explanation: DO=\"Party\" plus MINION=\"underling\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Plea for a two-point pact? (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTREATY \n ### Explanation: E[ast] and N[orth] are the two points, and TREATY=\"pact\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 be spent like water? (6,6)","output":"### Answer: LIQUID ASSETS \n ### Explanation: cryptic 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: Watch the first man to take over \u2014 it's a surprise (3-6)","output":"### Answer: EYE OPENER \n ### Explanation: EYE=\"Watch\", plus OPENER=\"the first man to take [an] over\" in a cricket 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: Ada being nasty? Just having a laugh (8)","output":"### Answer: BADINAGE \n ### Explanation: (Ada 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: Star might be a roof-raiser (8)","output":"### Answer: SKYLIGHT \n ### Explanation: SKY LIGHT is a possible description 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: Plan to uplift soldiers in retreat (6)","output":"### Answer: DESIGN \n ### Explanation: GI'S=\"soldiers\", reversed (\"uplift\") and inside DEN=\"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: We hear a letter gets an extension (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNEXE \n ### Explanation: Sounds like 'an X'=\"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: So\u00a0that's what it means! (5)","output":"### Answer: HENCE \n ### Explanation: double definition, or maybe a cryptic definition \u2013 \"So that's what it [leads to]\" rather than \"So that's what it [is intended to signify]\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 accused, obvious difference (9)","output":"### Answer: PLAINTIFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not the accused\nPLAIN=\"obvious\" plus TIFF=quarrel=\"difference\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and father in America originally a secretive family (5)","output":"### Answer: MAFIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: secretive family\nM[other] A[nd] F[ather] I[n] 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: Desert in Nigerian capital, table lacking in food is recalled (5)","output":"### Answer: NEGEV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Desert\nN[igerian], plus VEGE**table**=\"food\", lacking the\u00a0**table** and reversed (\"recalled\")"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cocktail to serve \u2014 is Greek island into it? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PISCO SOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: South American cocktail\nPOUR=\"serve\", with IS and COS=\"Greek island\" inside 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: Tone no good in giant (3)","output":"### Answer: HUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tone\nHU[**g**]E=\"giant\", minus the **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: A number in a fortunate position, gossip (8,3)","output":"### Answer: LAUGHING GAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A number\n=something that numbs. 'to be LAUGHING'='to be in a fortunate position', plus GAS=\"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: In plant, slowing wheels stopped working (7)","output":"### Answer: RETIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: stopped working\nREED=\"plant\"; with RIT[ardando]=\"slowing\" as a usical instruction, inside and reversed (\"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: Again create film to get government department on board (7)","output":"### Answer: REMODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Again create\nREEL=\"film\" around M[inistry] O[f] D[efence]=\"government 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: Evil answer described by devilish antics (7)","output":"### Answer: SATANIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evil\nA[nswer] inside (antics)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in wood, flowers overhead? (7)","output":"### Answer: TRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: flowers overhead?\n=things that flow over your head. S[team]S[hip]=\"Vessel\" in TREES=\"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: Pluto and Evil Queen certainly parts \u2014 so described? (11)","output":"### Answer: DISNEYESQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: so described\nDIS=\"Pluto\", the infernal world; plus (Queen)* with YES=\"certainly\" parting the 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: One is cracking (3)","output":"### Answer: ACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One\ndouble 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: Sausage that's very soft embraced by cooking pioneer (9)","output":"### Answer: PEPPERONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sausage\nPP=pianissimo=\"very soft\", inside (pioneer)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 character written about in the morning publication (5)","output":"### Answer: GAMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ray's character\n=a Greek character denoting a type of radioactivity ray. AM=\"in the morning\" plus MAG[azine]=\"publication\", all reversed (\"written 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: On which an infant goes\u00a0crazy (5)","output":"### Answer: POTTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: On which an infant goes\ndouble 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: Restaurant where tripe found in perfect dessert, sent back (9)","output":"### Answer: TRATTORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restaurant\nROT=\"tripe\", inside AI=A1=\"perfect\" plus TART=\"dessert\"; all reversed (\"sent 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: Male part under head of pretty cat (7)","output":"### Answer: PANTHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cat\nANTHER=\"Male part\" of a flower's stamen, under P[retty]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Summer resort finally supporting staff \u2014 that's swell (7)","output":"### Answer: AUGMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: swell \nAUG[ust]=\"Summer\", plus [resor]T underneath MEN=\"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: Leaders in numbers aiming to top Tour de France mountains? One's not pipped! (5,6)","output":"### Answer: NAVEL ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's not pipped\nA seedless variety of orange. N[umbers] A[iming], on top of: VELO RANGE=\"Tour de France mountains\", as 'v\u00e9lo' is French for 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: Paul's on the money? Shut up! (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shut up\nI'M=\"Paul's\", on POUND=\"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: Bobby, sedentary champion trawlerman catching cold (7)","output":"### Answer: FISCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bobby, sedentary 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: Low, though not the lowest in humour (3)","output":"### Answer: MOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Low\nMOO[d]=\"humour\", without its lowest 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: Initially, freebie recorded as sold (7)","output":"### Answer: FLOGGED \n ### Explanation: Definition: sold\nF[reebie] plus LOGGED=\"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: Spray loose bowels of errant bum (7)","output":"### Answer: AEROSOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spray\n(loose **ra**)* \u2013 where\u00a0**ra**=\"bowels of er**ra**nt\", and \"bum\" is the 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: Forward a shade, beginning to edge into the darkness (6,5)","output":"### Answer: NUMBER EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Forward\nin rugby or football a NUMBER EIGHT would be a forward. UMBER=a brownish colour=\"a shade\", plus E[dge]; all inside NIGHT=\"the 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: Put posters up about old American drink (4,3)","output":"### Answer: SODA POP \n ### Explanation: Definition: American drink\nPOP ADS=\"Put posters\", reversed (\"up\") and around 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: Old wino beats drunkard up (7)","output":"### Answer: TOSSPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old wino \nTOPS SOT=\"beats drunkard\", reversed (\"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 sack for a young person stealing favourite cigar (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cigar\nCOT=\"The sack [i.e. bed] for a young person\", around HERO=\"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: Student partial to quite a fashionable, cooler cocktail (7,7)","output":"### Answer: TEQUILA SLAMMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cocktail\nL[earner]=\"Student\", inside (quite a)*, plus SLAMMER=\"cooler\"=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: A macadamia initially squeezed between buttocks, when doing a backflip, he scored! (7)","output":"### Answer: SMETANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: he 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: Not entirely drivel, you see (3)","output":"### Answer: ELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: see\na cathedral city. Hidden in *\"[driv]EL Y[ou]\"\u00a0*~~\"Not [entir]ELY drivel\"~~\u00a0*edit thanks to WordPlodder 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: Volatile liquid essential to Elizabethan alehouses (7)","output":"### Answer: ETHANAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Volatile liquid\nHidden in [Elizab]ETHAN AL[ehouses]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Comet's gas cloud? Not quite, to go by this instrument (7)","output":"### Answer: COMPASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 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: City approached game without energy (9)","output":"### Answer: CAMBRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\nCAM[**e**]=\"approached\u2026 without\u00a0**e**nergy\", plus 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: Ships from France and Spain caught by obstruction (5)","output":"### Answer: FLEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ships\nF[rance], plus E[spana] in LET=\"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: Hard in ways that hurt mobile campaign (8)","output":"### Answer: ROADSHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: mobile campaign\nH[ard] inside: ROADS=\"ways\" plus OW=\"that 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: Whisky chain ignored Frank, incurring no penalty (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT-FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: incurring no penalty\nSCOT[**ch**]=\"Whisky\" without **ch**[ain], plus FREE=\"Frank\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 design just lies awkwardly (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FAIRISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top 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: Sweet \u2014 half a ton's worth? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BULLSEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nA bull's eye in darts is worth 50, or half a ton\/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: Ornamental topping one leaves for last (5)","output":"### Answer: FINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: last\nFIN[**i**]AL=\"Ornamental topping\" with **i**=\"one\" leaving\u00a0*Edit thanks to Muffyword*\n \n~~FINAL[e]=\"Ornamental topping\" with one letter 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: Rash of ulcers gets end of nose to light up (9)","output":"### Answer: FLUORESCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: light up\n(of ulcers)* plus [nos]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: Distinguishing feature of beauty contest winner: ostentatious walk, one yard short (4)","output":"### Answer: SASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distinguishing feature of beauty contest winner\nSASH[ay]=\"ostentatious walk\", short of A=\"one\" plus Y[ard]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\" a cold on holiday island (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCRETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grow\nA plus C[old] plus CRETE=\"holiday 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: Cobalt in stream is cause of affliction (7)","output":"### Answer: SCOURGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause of affliction\nCO[balt] in SURGE=\"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: One of 12 celebs swilling gin (4,4)","output":"### Answer: STAR SIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of 12\nSTARS=\"celebs\" plus (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: Seem to waver in middle of hypocritical speech for the Irish nationalist? (8)","output":"### Answer: CASEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Irish 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: Permit restricting polit\u00adical party's means of opening (6)","output":"### Answer: LANCET \n ### Explanation: Definition: means of opening\nLET=\"Permit\" around A[frican] N[ational] C[ongress] 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: Drug joint's menu item? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: POT ROAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: menu item\nPOT=\"Drug\" plus ROAST=\"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: Pack member\u00a0moves earth (6)","output":"### Answer: SPADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pack member\ndouble definition: part of a \"Pack\" of cards; tools used to move 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: Unforgiving, cut down on appreciative remarks abroad (9)","output":"### Answer: MERCILESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unforgiving\nLESS=\"cut down\" on MERCI='thank you' in French=\"appreciative remarks 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: Cover for female in Pacific hurricane (5)","output":"### Answer: FICHU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover for female\nA triangular shawl. Hidden in [Paci]FIC HU[rricane]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, rock all around, needs large projecting light (5)","output":"### Answer: ORIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: projecting light\n\"light\" meaning window. I[sland] with ORE=\"rock\" all around it, plus 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: They're white-faced when supporting pillar crumbles (8)","output":"### Answer: PIERROTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're white-faced\na type of white-faced clown. PIER ROTS=\"supporting pillar crumbles\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oversubtle entertainment includes hot psychic talent (8)","output":"### Answer: FINESPUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oversubtle\nFUN=\"entertainment\" around IN=fashionable=\"hot\" plus E[xtra] S[ensory] P[erception]=\"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: Learning about a sort of light art here (6)","output":"### Answer: LOUVRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: art here \nLORE=\"Learning\" around U[ltra]-V[iolet]=\"a sort 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: Father half charms people (6)","output":"### Answer: FRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: people\nF[athe]R plus ENCH[ants]=\"half charms\""}
{"instruction":"You 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-respect and power is not something that could improve a mug (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FACE PAINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: something that could improve a mug\nFACE=\"Self-respect\" plus P[ower] plus AIN'T=\"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: Golfing ace left a German disk in Polish (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: HOLE IN ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Golfing ace\nL[eft] plus EIN=\"a [in] German\" plus O=\"disk\", all inside HONE=\"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: Welsh or Saxon captured English invader\u00a0(5)","output":"### Answer: HORSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: English invader\nled armies to invade England in the 5th century . Hidden in [Wels]H OR SA[xon]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 head office euros stuffed inside sack\u00a0(5-2)","output":"### Answer: HEAVE-HO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sack\nHAVE=\"Keep\" plus H[ead] O[ffice], with E[uros] 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: A politician avoids mushroom in Paris bun\u00a0(7)","output":"### Answer: CHIGNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: bun\na hairstyle . **A MP**=\"politician\", removed from CH[**amp**]IGNON=\"mushroom in French\/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: Egyptian god dispat\u00adched very big Greek goddess (4)","output":"### Answer: IRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek goddess\n[**OS**]IRIS=\"Egyptian god\", removing **O**[ver]**S**[ize]=\"very 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: Cold squaddies been fed in mess with this?\u00a0(6,4)","output":"### Answer: CORNED BEEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nC[old] plus O[ther] R[anks]=\"squaddies\", plus (been 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: Lagoon spread over wicket, hence embarrassing score\u00a0(3,4)","output":"### Answer: OWN GOAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: embarrassing score\n(lagoon)* around W[icket]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Translated poem in page 2 that was buried in Italy\u00a0(7)","output":"### Answer: POMPEII \n ### Explanation: Definition: buried in Italy\n(poem)* inside P[age] and II=\"2\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: Three works about short cut in study of locks (10)","output":"### Answer: TRICHOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: study of locks\nThe study of hair, or \"locks\". TRILOGY=\"Three works\", around CHO[p]=\"short 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: Fly's weight in grams (4)","output":"### Answer: WING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fly\nW[eight] IN G[rams]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 out where 2s might come from? (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spell out\nAlsations might come EX- as in 'out of' a POUND"}
{"instruction":"You 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, hammered on this\u00a0(7)","output":"### Answer: ALCOHOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: this\nHO[ur]=\"Half an hour\" in (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: Old poet eats duck egg or suchlike\u00a0(5)","output":"### Answer: OVOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: egg or suchlike\nOVID=\"Old poet\", around O=\"duck\"=a score of zero 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: If mantles are replaced, these may replace them (9)","output":"### Answer: FILAMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these may replace them\n(If mantles)* \u2013 \"mantles\" and FILAMENTS\u00a0are used in lighting 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: Forehead to thigh, throbbing? More 25 needed (3,4,2,3,3)","output":"### Answer: THE HAIR OF THE DOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: More 25 needed\n25 being ALCOHOL. (Forehead to thigh)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shepherd, a large one wearing fine fabric (8)","output":"### Answer: ALSATIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: German shepherd\nA L[arge], plus A=\"one\" inside SATIN=\"fine 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: Nearly new 14 turned up, one chased by 15 (5)","output":"### Answer: VIXEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one chased by 15\nNE[w] plus XIV=\"14\u2033, all reversed or \"turned 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: Procedure to agitate film-maker? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: MOTOR OIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: film-maker\ncreates a lubricating film between motor parts. M[odus] O[perandi]=\"Procedure\" plus TO plus ROIL=\"agitate\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 rise in English meat sandwiches (6)","output":"### Answer: BEACON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signal rise\nthe rise or hill from which a signal can be sent. E[nglish] sandwiched in BACON=\"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: Some kids need refreshment touring hot spots in Gulf (9)","output":"### Answer: SHEIKDOMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: spots in Gulf\n(Some kids)* around 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: Bang handle right near the top (6)","output":"### Answer: FRINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bang\nas in hair across the brow. FINGER=\"handle\", with R[ight] moved closer 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: Nagging family infuriated Sunday school examiner?\u00a0(10,5)","output":"### Answer: MAGNIFYING GLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: examiner\n(Nagging family)* plus S[unday] S[chool]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bulldogs and hunters (9)","output":"### Answer: FOXHOUNDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hunters\nF[ine] plus OX=\"bull\" plus HOUNDS=\"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: One girl's top in twisting plaits, making these? (8)","output":"### Answer: PIGTAILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: these\nI=\"One\" plus G[irl]=\"girl's top\", all inside (plaits)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tube north, start to have some insight (8)","output":"### Answer: EPIPHANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: insight\nPIPE=\"tube\", reversed or taken north; plus H[ave]; plus ANY=\"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: Finish off better stage technique (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPROV \n ### Explanation: Definition: stage technique\nIMPROV[e]=\"better\" with its finish taken 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: Began occupying newfangled office\u00a0(3,3)","output":"### Answer: LED OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Began\nHidden in [newfang]LED OFF[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: Monkey's beginning to pick apples up (5)","output":"### Answer: SCAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monkey\nP[ick] plus MACS=Apple computers, all reversed or \"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: Repeated rhythm: how to make par (and golf as well as pals!) (8)","output":"### Answer: BACKBEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Repeated rhythm\nBACK BEAT could be a cryptic instruction to reverse 'beat'. \nYou can reverse 'rap'='beat' to make \"par\"; OR reverse 'flog'='beat' to make \"golf\"; OR reverse 'slap'='beat' to make \"pals\""}
{"instruction":"You 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-shoulders wallies (6)","output":"### Answer: CHUMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: wallies\nC[old] plus HUMPS=\"shoulders\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Headwind I am enduring to harbour ships (8)","output":"### Answer: INDIAMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ships\nHidden in [Headw]IND I AM EN[during]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0name soon to get Screw's backing (6)","output":"### Answer: ANONYM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fictitious\u00a0name\nANON=\"soon\", plus MY=\"Screw's\" reversed\/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: Suit, black with silver border, to be carried off brilliantly (2,4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: GO WITH A BANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: carried off brilliantly\nGO WITH=\"Suit\"; plus BAN=\"black\"=slang for 'boycott' inside AG=chemical symbol of \"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: I call mobile, getting tone (5)","output":"### Answer: LILAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: tone\n(I 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: One critical of French farmer's tower (9)","output":"### Answer: DETRACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One critical\nDE=\"of [in] French\", plus TRACTOR=\"farmer's tower\", something that tows"}
{"instruction":"You 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 into Chile, just like the old days? (9)","output":"### Answer: NEOLITHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like the old days\n(into Chile)"}
{"instruction":"You 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, even now (5)","output":"### Answer: STILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smooth\nDouble 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: FA team in pub, possibly swapping tips! (6-5)","output":"### Answer: DIDDLY SQUAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: FA\n=F*** All. \"team in pub\" might = **T**IDDLY SQUA**D** with the \"tips\"\u00a0**T** and **D**\u00a0swapping 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: Unimportant that Greek character cuts monster (8)","output":"### Answer: MINOTAUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: monster\nMINOR=\"Unimportant\", with TAU=\"Greek character\" cutting 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: Who'd destroy housing out there more than others? (6)","output":"### Answer: ODDEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: out there more than others\nHidden in [Wh]O'D DEST[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: An option as he fell ill? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SELF HEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: An option as he fell ill\n(as he fell)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flashy stuff British swimmer's cloned (5-5)","output":"### Answer: BLING BLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flashy stuff\nB[ritish] plus LING=\"swimmer\"=a fish of the cod family; repeated twice or \"cloned\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 originally added to fish with batter on for cobblers (10)","output":"### Answer: CODSWALLOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cobblers\nS[alt] added after COD=\"fish\", plus WALLOP=\"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: Something fired up under black crow (5)","output":"### Answer: BOAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: crow\nOAST=\"Something fired up\"=a type of kiln, under B[lack]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 expert sits on the deadly liquid (12)","output":"### Answer: ACETALDEHYDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chemical\nACE=\"expert\" plus (the 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: Both sides of having girl \u2014 that makes things clearer! (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HAND GLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: that makes things clearer\n**H** AND **G** are the \"Both sides of **h**avin**g**\", plus LASS=\"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: 60s' person who's scared \u2014 I knew you'd say that! (4-6)","output":"### Answer: MINDREADER \n ### Explanation: Definition: I knew you'd say that\nMIN[ute]=60 s[econds], plus DREADER=\"person who's scared\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 sees main match before final (4)","output":"### Answer: SEMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: match before final\nregular letters taken from S[e]E[s] M[a]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: Main distance from actual line I'm dancing (8,4)","output":"### Answer: NAUTICAL MILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Main distance\n\"Main\" as in the sea. (actual line 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: Change a result \u2014 it'd sound like cricket? (10)","output":"### Answer: STRIDULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sound like cricket\nto make a chirping or scraping sound. (a result it'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: Having three sides after filling in test (10)","output":"### Answer: TRILATERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having three sides\nLATER=\"after\" inside TRIAL=\"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: Battle between black and white bags Lidl supply without issue (9)","output":"### Answer: CHILDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: without issue\nCHESS=\"Battle between black and white\", around (Lidl)* where \"supply\"='in a supple way' is the 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: Pilot Officer cuts short easy takeoff (5)","output":"### Answer: SPOOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: takeoff\nP[ilot] O[fficer] inside SOF[t]=\"short 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: Timeless body \u2026 ish! (2,2)","output":"### Answer: OR SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: ish\n[**t**]ORSO=\"body\", less the **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: Did utter sod ask it during openings? (4)","output":"### Answer: SAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Did utter\n\"openings\" of S[od] A[sk] I[t] D[uring]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Latin near Barking (5)","output":"### Answer: LEARN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Study\nL[atin] plus (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: Retired official tucks into entire assorted hamper (9)","output":"### Answer: INTERFERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hamper\nREF=\"official\" reversed\/\"Retired\", inside (entire)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 throw fit over no trumps in place of clubs (9)","output":"### Answer: WENTWORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: place of clubs\na place of golf clubs. WE, plus (throw)* after N[o] T[rumps]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 meal with no starter (5)","output":"### Answer: UPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Superior\n[s]UPPER=\"meal with no 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: Scored and had a good time (7)","output":"### Answer: GROOVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scored\ndouble definition, with \"Scored\" as in scratched"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relaxes with girlfriends from Surrey? (7)","output":"### Answer: SEDATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relaxes\nS[outh] E[ast] DATES=\"girlfriends from Surrey?\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Formula 1 driver reverses and leaves (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves\ntea leaves. Felipe MASSA=\"Formula 1 driver\", 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: Shirt worn by Sailor Bill (3)","output":"### Answer: TAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bill\nT[-Shirt], plus A[ble] B[odied seaman]=\"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: Unsteady\u00a0boxer (5)","output":"### Answer: ROCKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unsteady\ndouble 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: Mud? It's a winding track \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: STADIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: track\n(Mud It's 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: \u2026 where sisters are found ahead (7)","output":"### Answer: ONWARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ahead\n\"sisters\" or nurses are found ON WARDS"}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 husky, say? (5)","output":"### Answer: HORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\nsounds like 'hoarse'=\"husky, 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: Israelite family, extremely gifted and keen (4,5)","output":"### Answer: KING DAVID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Israelite\nKIN=\"family\", plus the extremes of G[ifte]D, plus AVID=\"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: As Turing deciphered Enigma, initially used to identify someone (9)","output":"### Answer: SIGNATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: used to identify someone\n(As Turing)*, plus the initial of E[nigma]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 taken when upset, head to toe (5)","output":"### Answer: PILLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medicine\n**S**PILL=\"upset\", with the head **S** moved to the end\/toe 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: Fan of Wales at first supports Bale with love (4)","output":"### Answer: BLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan\nW[ales], after BL=abbreviation for 'bale', plus O=\"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: Managed to win Clive's heart to yield original Sinclair Spectrums (8)","output":"### Answer: RAINBOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spectrums\nRAN=\"Managed\", around [Cl]I[ve], plus BOW=\"yield\", plus the first\/original of S[inclair]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 feels cold at this time, following the end of Christmas (4)","output":"### Answer: SNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: It feels cold\nNOW=\"at this time\", after [Christma]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: Photograph of my bird Dorothy, say (8)","output":"### Answer: MICRODOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Photograph\nsounds like 'my crow Dot'=\"my bird Dorothy, 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: Companion takes drugs after sex urges (6)","output":"### Answer: ITCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: urges\nCH=Companion of Honour, plus E'S=plural of E[cstasy]=\"drugs\", all after IT=\"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: Airport staff increased to conceal portly contralto (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GROUND CREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Airport staff\nGREW=\"increased\", around ROUND=\"portly\" C[ontralto]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Brewer uses potatoes, filtering out oxygen and sulphur (6)","output":"### Answer: TEAPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brewer\n(potatoes)* minus O[xygen] and S[ulphur]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 worn in topless TV programme? (4)","output":"### Answer: GEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes worn\nTOP GEAR is the TV pogramme, so GEAR on its own is \"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: Fool follows King Rat (5)","output":"### Answer: GRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rat\n=informant. ASS=\"Fool\", after GR=Georgius Rex=\"King\" 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: Bloodsucker politician: \"I bare swindle in tax\" (7,3)","output":"### Answer: VAMPIRE BAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloodsucker\nMP=\"politician\", plus I, plus (bare)*, all inside VAT=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: Complaints in the past (yesterday?) (5)","output":"### Answer: STYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Complaints\nHidden in [pa]ST YES[terday]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 group making cakes (8)","output":"### Answer: BROWNIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female group\ndouble 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: Ships trading 5 for 1,000 sweets (8)","output":"### Answer: CARAVELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ships\nCARA[**m**]ELS=\"sweets\", but trading in V=5 for **M**=1,000 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 capital holds up gold stars (6)","output":"### Answer: AURIGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: stars\nA northern constellation. RIGA=\"European capital\" in Latvia, after AU=\"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: Construct\u00a0foundation, perhaps (4-2)","output":"### Answer: MAKE UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Construct\ndouble 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: #stew? (4)","output":"### Answer: HASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: #stew\ndouble definition, =\"#\" and =\"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: Work in Germany for inside information (4)","output":"### Answer: DOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: inside information\nOP=\"Work\" in DE[utschland]=\"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: Hoffman not at home to\u00a0clean\u00a0(4)","output":"### Answer: DUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: clean\nDUST[**in**] Hoffman, but not **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: Personal unpleasantness? Lois has it, unfortunately (9)","output":"### Answer: HALITOSIS \n ### Explanation: (Lois has 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: Tried to get a seat, but unsuccessfully! (5)","output":"### Answer: STOOD \n ### Explanation: double def: STOOD for a parliamentary seat; or STOOD up instead of taking 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: Revenues from company involved in various mines (7)","output":"### Answer: INCOMES \n ### Explanation: CO[mpany] inside (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: Guard gives a warning (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LOOK OUT \n ### Explanation: LOOKOUT=\"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: They're often engaged in the movement of transport (5)","output":"### Answer: GEARS \n ### Explanation: cryptic 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: Guards ordered to go in the Spanish spearhead (9)","output":"### Answer: SENTINELS \n ### Explanation: SENT IN=\"ordered to go in\" plus EL=\"the [in] Spanish\", plus the head of S[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: Primary requisites for a sewer (6,3,6)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLE AND THREAD \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 \"sewer\"='someone who sews\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 of a lady's wardrobe? (9)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Parts\"='divides'; also =items of clothing forming separate parts of an outfit"}
{"instruction":"You 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 written verse takes a new direction (5)","output":"### Answer: VEERS \n ### Explanation: (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: Heart so affected sounds can be heard within it (7)","output":"### Answer: EARSHOT \n ### Explanation: (Heart 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: New opera in a natural setting (4,3)","output":"### Answer: OPEN AIR \n ### Explanation: (opera 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: Initially, surgeons can't operate until really clean (5)","output":"### Answer: SCOUR \n ### Explanation: Initials of S[urgeons] C[an't] O[perate] U[ntil] R[eally]"}
{"instruction":"You 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? Cheer up! (9)","output":"### Answer: WOEBEGONE \n ### Explanation: 'WOE, BE GONE!' might =\"Cheer 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: Their members were bound to work under strict supervision (5,5)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN GANGS \n ### Explanation: cryptic 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: Ordered to get round secure barrier (8)","output":"### Answer: BLOCKADE \n ### Explanation: BADE=\"Ordered\", around LOCK=\"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: Used in cricket matches that may be drawn (6)","output":"### Answer: STUMPS \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 referring to the STUMPS being \"drawn\" from the ground at the end of play in cricket, rather than the matches being 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: Oxford banker (4)","output":"### Answer: ISIS \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 an Oxford river, or something that has banks, so \"banker\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 sand, please, for use by the sea (10)","output":"### Answer: ESPLANADES \n ### Explanation: (sand 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: Cause amazement, seeing a holy man on his mobile (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTONISH \n ### Explanation: A S[ain]T=\"a holy man\", plus (on 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: Romeo's disposition is melancholic (6)","output":"### Answer: MOROSE \n ### Explanation: (Romeo'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: Prepare to put out with the rising tide (4)","output":"### Answer: EDIT \n ### Explanation: \"tide\" reversed\/\"rising\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 won't change a place of poor housing (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SHANTY TOWN \n ### Explanation: SHANTY=\"Sea air\" as in a 'sea song', plus (won'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: Not the main way to transform desert site (4,6)","output":"### Answer: SIDE STREET \n ### Explanation: (desert 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: Unsteady\u00a0dogs? (8)","output":"### Answer: LURCHERS \n ### Explanation: double\/cryptic definition \u2013 LURCHERS are \"Unsteady\", and LURCHERS are a cross of greyhounds with another 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: Resort to a lever to provide lift (8)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATOR \n ### Explanation: (to 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: Excuse to knock up an academic (6)","output":"### Answer: PARDON \n ### Explanation: RAP=\"knock\", reversed\/\"up\"; plus DON=\"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: Watched United compete to get on top (6)","output":"### Answer: VIEWED \n ### Explanation: WED=\"United\", with VIE=\"compete\" above it\/\"on 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: It's not difficult to name a novel midshipman (4)","output":"### Answer: EASY \n ### Explanation: double definition \u2013 the second half refers to the novel Mr Midshipman 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: Warning that a man is about to cry (4)","output":"### Answer: OYEZ \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 Warning that a town crier is about to make an 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: Lots more kids, but only a little noise? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BABY BOOM \n ### Explanation: a BABY BOOM might only be \"a little 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: Material is excellent, endlessly ornate (6)","output":"### Answer: FABRIC \n ### Explanation: FAB=\"excellent\", plus RIC[h]=\"endlessly ornate\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 about learner at race, perhaps well down the grid? (8)","output":"### Answer: ELEVENTH \n ### Explanation: 'EH?'=\"What?\", around all of L[earner] plus EVENT=\"race, 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: Prayer of saint to be set among the stars (6)","output":"### Answer: ORISON \n ### Explanation: S[aint] inside ORION=\"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: Observed leading Scotsmen like a piper (5)","output":"### Answer: SPIED \n ### Explanation: S[costmen], plus PIED=\"like a piper\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 grower available to engage tennis champion (5,4)","output":"### Answer: FEVER TREE \n ### Explanation: a South African tree. FREE=\"available\" around Chris EVERT=\"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: Musician's skill rescued tarnished gig (5-7)","output":"### Answer: SIGHT READING \n ### Explanation: (tarnished gig)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 so sick, tamed and patted on the back (6-6)","output":"### Answer: BROKEN WINDED \n ### Explanation: BROKEN=\"tamed\", plus WINDED=\"patted on the back\" as in burping 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: Drink in large amounts during music's ending (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CREAM SODA \n ### Explanation: REAMS=\"large amounts\" in CODA=\"music's 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: Crowd keep listening (5)","output":"### Answer: HORDE \n ### Explanation: Sounds like 'hoard'=\"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: Short cut through lab maze? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RAT RUN \n ### Explanation: A minor road used to avoid traffic, but could also be a type of \"lab 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: Pastoralist finds the way to part of India (8)","output":"### Answer: GOATHERD \n ### Explanation: THE R[oa]D=\"the way\", after GOA=\"part 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: Resolve unfinished plan by end of year (6)","output":"### Answer: DECIDE \n ### Explanation: IDE[a]=\"unfinished plan\", by DEC[ember]=\"end of 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: Led follower to create flyer (8)","output":"### Answer: ZEPPELIN \n ### Explanation: ZEPPELIN follows \"Led\" to make up the name of the 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: Start to read through Waugh's daily: this once on page 3? (6)","output":"### Answer: BREAST \n ### Explanation: referring to page 3 of the Sun . R[ead], inside the Daily BEAST, a fictional newpaper in Evelyn Waugh's *Scoop"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to keep king leaving union (6)","output":"### Answer: BREXIT \n ### Explanation: BR[itish] EXIT from the European Union. BIT=\"Little\" around 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: In Ireland, be awfully poor on this (9)","output":"### Answer: BREADLINE \n ### Explanation: (In Ireland 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: Safe now to serve beer so? (3,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: OUT OF THE WOOD \n ### Explanation: beer can be served directly OUT OF THE WOOD=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: With beginnings of asthma, is reaching with hesitation for ventilator (5)","output":"### Answer: AIRER \n ### Explanation: A[sthma] I[s] R[eaching], plus ER=\"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: Part of day fine \u2026 stop! (8)","output":"### Answer: RESTRAIN \n ### Explanation: Part of the day is fine, the REST [of the day is] 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: It's cold beside the road; get closer (8)","output":"### Answer: CONVERGE \n ### Explanation: C[old], plus ON VERGE=\"beside 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: Sluggish, not in going under old porch but on top (4,3,5)","output":"### Answer: OVER AND ABOVE \n ### Explanation: BOV[**in**]E=\"Sluggish\" without **in**, after O[ld] VERANDA=\"porch\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 leader with a popular record attracts people (9)","output":"### Answer: AMENHOTEP \n ### Explanation: the name of several Egyptian Pharaohs. A HOT EP=\"a popular record\", around MEN=\"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: Jack, abandoning tasks, smoked behind screen (8)","output":"### Answer: OBSCURED \n ### Explanation: [**J**]OBS=\"tasks\", with **J**[ack] leaving; plus CURED=\"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: Couple rowing: I'd come running across the street (8)","output":"### Answer: DOMESTIC \n ### Explanation: (I'd come)* around 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: Ancient method of trial, or coming to agreement (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDEAL \n ### Explanation: OR, plus DEAL=\"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: Carrying burdens across back of mule that's slow (6)","output":"### Answer: LEADEN \n ### Explanation: LADEN=\"Carrying burdens\", around [mul]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: Large hill finally converted to small one (5)","output":"### Answer: MOUND \n ### Explanation: MOUN[**t**]=\"Large hill\", with the final **t** converted to 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: Put on rack in custodial sentence (7)","output":"### Answer: STRETCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put on rack\ndouble definition \u2013 [to] Put on rack=to stretch using the torture device; and 'stretch' can mean a term of imprisonment"}
{"instruction":"You 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 answers amid 24 or 25 sheets (7)","output":"### Answer: INQUIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seek answers\nIN=\"amid\", plus QUIRE=\"24 or 25 sheets\" of 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: Shakespeare's dog Nipper? (4)","output":"### Answer: CRAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nipper\nCRAB is the name of a dog in Shakespeare's\u00a0*The Two Gentlemen of Verona"}
{"instruction":"You 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 into modest car and get stranded (3,7)","output":"### Answer: RUN AGROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: get stranded\nG[ravity]=\"Force\", inside RUNAROUND=\"modest 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: Expected to come back into season, almost like medieval society (6)","output":"### Answer: FEUDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: like medieval society\nDUE=\"Expected\", reversed\/\"to come back\"; inside FAL[l]=\"season, 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: Non-fliers, holding US wheel-protector back, honourably discharged (8)","output":"### Answer: EMERITUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: honourably discharged\nEMUS=\"Non-fliers\", around TIRE=\"US [spelling of] wheel-protector\" reversed\/\"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: Nameless 23 given high-tension illumination (9)","output":"### Answer: STARLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: illumination\nSTARLI[**n**]G=23ac, without **n**[ame], plus H[igh]-T[ension]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 no time but lots of money? (5)","output":"### Answer: MISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man with no time but lots of money\nMIS[t]ER=\"Man\", minus 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: Faux pas boss cut short (5)","output":"### Answer: GAFFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Faux pas\nGAFFE[r]=\"boss 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: 7 squandered stand-in (9)","output":"### Answer: BLUEBEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: 7\nBluebeard is an UXORICIDE=7dn, killing several of his wives. 'blue' can mean 'squander', so BLUED=\"squandered\", with BEAR=\"stand\" 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: Agog about origin of Liver Bird (8)","output":"### Answer: STARLING \n ### Explanation: STARING=\"Agog\" around L[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: Plough furrow backwards, becoming swollen (6)","output":"### Answer: TURGID \n ### Explanation: Definition: swollen\nDIG RUT=\"Plough furrow\", 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: Perfume for female Indian of rank holding an animal back (10)","output":"### Answer: FRANGIPANI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfume\nF[emale], plus RANI=\"Indian of rank\", around both of: AN, plus PIG=\"animal\" 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: Kick\u2013start computer (4)","output":"### Answer: BOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kick\ndouble definition: =\"Kick\"; =\"start 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: Outlay of former writer extracting Greek character from muse (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outlay\nEX=\"former\", plus PEN=\"writer\", plus [**mu**]SE minus **mu**=\"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: Go hither and thither with Shed and 'is missus? (7)","output":"### Answer: MEANDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Go hither and thither\nME AND 'ER=\"Shed and 'is 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: Anguish concealed by mentors? (7)","output":"### Answer: TORMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anguish\nHidden in [men]TOR MENT[or], where 'mentor mentor'=\"mentors\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 journalists \u2014 one of them receives honour (5)","output":"### Answer: EMBED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nED[itor]=\"journalists \u2013 one of them\", around MBE=\"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: Composer's strings binding soldiers (7)","output":"### Answer: CORELLI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composer\nCELLI=\"strings\", around O[ther] R[anks]=\"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: Fanatic collecting what's laid up in lump (6)","output":"### Answer: NUGGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: lump\nNUT=\"Fanatic\", around EGG=\"what's laid\" reversed\/\"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: Neuro-doctor operated on Shakespeare's Globe? (7)","output":"### Answer: RONDURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shakespeare's Globe\nShakespearean spelling of 'roundure'=a globe. (Neuro Dr)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 brain spread around, coating new mushroom ring (13)","output":"### Answer: ENCEPHALOGRAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picture of brain\nMARGE=margarine=\"spread\" reversed\/\"around\", which goes around\/\"coating\" all of: N[ew] plus CEP=a type of \"mushroom\" plus HALO=\"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: Allusion to \"taste for decapitation\"? (9)","output":"### Answer: REFERENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allusion\n[p]REFERENCE=\"taste\" 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: The Gaul gets to tear 6 apart (7)","output":"### Answer: ASTERIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: The Gaul\n(tear 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: Get into tangle stirring 10 drink (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTWINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get into tangle\n(ten)* plus WINE=\"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: Capital inwardly greeting Zambia's rootstock (7)","output":"### Answer: RHIZOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: rootstock\nROME=\"Capital\", with HI=\"greeting\" and Z[ambia] inside 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: Star teacher is going round university (6)","output":"### Answer: SIRIUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Star\nSIR=\"teacher\", plus IS around U[niversity]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dressing feathered friend (5)","output":"### Answer: ROBIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: feathered friend\nROBIN[g]=\"Endlessly 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: Mention a weird present (8)","output":"### Answer: NOMINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: present\n\"present\" as a verb. (Mention 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: Folk lacking new leader's moral values (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: moral values\nETH[**n**]IC=\"Folk\" as an adjective, lacking\u00a0**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: Avoid getting hot in daylight (4)","output":"### Answer: SHUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoid\nH[ot] in SUN=\"daylight\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 traders contrived to be sick beforehand (3-7)","output":"### Answer: ILL-STARRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Doomed\n(traders)*, after ILL=\"sick beforehand\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 experiment is worthless (6)","output":"### Answer: TRASHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: worthless\nASH=\"Tree\" in TRY=\"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: Dance of Bedouin in desert (8)","output":"### Answer: SARABAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\na slow Spanish dance. ARAB=\"Bedouin\", in SAND=\"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: Put off a D-day in France with new leader (7)","output":"### Answer: ADJOURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put off\n\"a D\", plus JOUR=\"day in France\", plus another N[ew] 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: School head keener to get cleaning device (7)","output":"### Answer: SWEEPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cleaning device\nS[chool], plus WEEPER=\"keener\" as 'weep'='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: Get overexcited with wheeze that's saucy (8)","output":"### Answer: FLIPPANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: saucy\nFLIP=\"Get overexcited\", plus PANT=\"wheeze\""}
{"instruction":"You are 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 one's mind risks offending the primate (6)","output":"### Answer: INDRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: primate\na short-tailed lemur. Hidden in [m]IND RIS[ks]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 party's over the top (6,4)","output":"### Answer: LABOUR CAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Punishment\nLABOUR=\"party\" plus CAMP=\"over 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: Fate keeps son at sea (4)","output":"### Answer: LOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: at sea\nLOT=\"Fate\", around 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: Recommends rendering laxatives powerless (5)","output":"### Answer: URGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recommends\n[p]urges=\"laxatives\", minus P[ower]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 vessel to be reserved (8)","output":"### Answer: TACITURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: reserved\nTACIT=\"Understood\", plus URN=\"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: Concerned about alternative plot (8)","output":"### Answer: BOTHERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concerned\nOTHER=\"alternative\", with BED=\"plot\" 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: Tyro charged group for cat (4)","output":"### Answer: LION \n ### Explanation: Definition: cat\nL[earner]=\"Tyro\", plus ION=\"charged 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: Correspondence from one in association (6)","output":"### Answer: PARITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Correspondence\nI=\"one\", in PARTY=\"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: Member's not so drunk (7)","output":"### Answer: LEGLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk\na LEG is a \"Member\", so LEG LESS=\"Member's 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: Hated dreadful brawl in last place to live (5,3)","output":"### Answer: DEATH ROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: last place to live\n(Hated)* plus ROW=\"brawl\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 money for something to eat (10)","output":"### Answer: SHORTBREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: something to eat\nSHORT=\"Little\" plus BREAD=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: Riddle of knight found under a pile of loose rock (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Riddle\nSCREEN=\"Riddle\"=a type of sieve. N stands for \"knight\" in chess, under SCREE=\"a pile of loose 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: Vehicle currently parking in quagmire (10)","output":"### Answer: SNOWPLOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vehicle\nNOW=\"currently\" and P[arking], all inside SLOUGH=\"quagmire\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 hold back support (8)","output":"### Answer: REARREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Once more hold\nREAR=\"back\" plus REST=\"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: Diplomat having bad year without girl (8)","output":"### Answer: EMISSARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diplomat\n(year)*, outside of MISS=\"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: Scattered the salt in a discreet manner (7)","output":"### Answer: STEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a discreet manner\n(the salt)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting the French fever (6)","output":"### Answer: LEAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Group\nLE=\"the [in] French\", plus AGUE=\"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: Repercussions make one representative take steps \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Repercussions\nI=\"one\", plus MP=Member of Parliament=\"representative\", plus ACT=\"take 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: \u2026 and others got up tardily (4)","output":"### Answer: LATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tardily\nET AL=\"and others\", reversed\/\"got 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: Dog put on television, bitter (8)","output":"### Answer: AIREDALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nAIRED=\"put on television\", plus ALE=\"bitter\"\u00a0*edit thanks to muffin"}
{"instruction":"You 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 American diver stealing Norseman's heart (6)","output":"### Answer: LOOSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free\nLOON=\"American [name for] diver [birds]\", around [Nor]SE[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: General idea that's not opening, is opening\u00a0(4)","output":"### Answer: RIFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening\n[**d**]RIFT=\"General idea\" without its opening **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: Opening words from Franco so unbiased, surprisingly\u00a0(6,4)","output":"### Answer: BUENOS DIAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening words from Franco\n(so 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: Best egg sent back, of poor quality\u00a0(6)","output":"### Answer: TINPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: of poor quality\nTOP NIT=\"Best egg\", reversed\/\"sent 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: Opening vessel, one's unhinged\u00a0(8)","output":"### Answer: CRACKPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's unhinged\nCRACK=\"Opening\" + POT=\"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: Arouse fury with rolling pins\u00a0(7)","output":"### Answer: INSPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arouse\nIRE=\"fury\", after (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: Aggressive opening, it's maintained on the counter\u00a0(7)","output":"### Answer: HOSTILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aggressive\nHOLE=\"opening\" around IT'S reversed\/\"on the 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: Irish revolutionary opening boxes with a\u00a0personal quality\u00a0(8)","output":"### Answer: CHARISMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: personal quality\nIR[ish] reversed\/revolutionary, inside CHASM=\"opening\", 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: Come from\u00a0journey touring the East (6)","output":"### Answer: DERIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Come from\nDRIVE=\"journey\" around 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: Stuffing mammalian meat, hard round biscuit (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BATH OLIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: biscuit\nBAT LIVER=\"mammalian meat\", around H[ard] and O=\"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: Feel pain, ultimately, as a man\u00a0(4)","output":"### Answer: PAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\n=man=a chess piece. PAW=\"Feel\" plus [pai]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: Opening removed and fixed\u00a0(6)","output":"### Answer: OUTSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\nOUT=\"removed\" plus SET=\"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: A cheeky runner creating opening\u00a0(8)","output":"### Answer: APERTURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening\nA plus PERT=\"cheeky\" plus URE=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: After all clasps failed, nice when buckles opening\u00a0(8,7)","output":"### Answer: SICILIAN DEFENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening\na chess opening. SINCE=\"After\" around (failed 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: Opening payment\u00a0(4)","output":"### Answer: RENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: O\ndouble 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: Loaded or poor, get rich here (2,6)","output":"### Answer: EL DORADO \n ### Explanation: Definition:  get rich here\n=the fabled city of gold. (Loaded 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: Meditate about impossible task for an insect (4,6)","output":"### Answer: POND SKATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: insect\nPONDER=\"Meditate\", around (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: Try to conceal lie, coming over as sweet\u00a0(6)","output":"### Answer: GELATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nGO=\"Try\", around TALE reversed=\"lie, coming 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: A seat in apse designed for examination of many documents (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PAPER CHASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: examination of many documents\nA PERCH=\"seat\", all inside (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: One having failed to jack up truck, determined (8)","output":"### Answer: RESOLUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: determined\nLOSER=\"One having failed\", reversed\/\"to jack up\", plus UTE=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: Plug component in dynamo (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LIVE WIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plug component\ndouble 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: Opening bat, vital in game, almost getting out (7,6)","output":"### Answer: LATVIAN GAMBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opening\nanother chess opening. (bat vital in gam[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: Break in success touring capital in Africa and America\u00a0(6)","output":"### Answer: HIATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break\nHIT=\"success\" around **A**=\"capital in **A**frica\", plus US=\"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: Carter at last accessing vault, chamber finally opening\u00a0(7)","output":"### Answer: DORMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: opening\na type of window. [Carte]R inside DOME=\"vault\", plus [chambe]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: Nut spread\u00a0(4)","output":"### Answer: PATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nut\ndouble def \u2013 PATE=head=\"Nut\"; and\u00a0p\u00e2t\u00e9=\"spread\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 users did wrong, breaking laws (7)","output":"### Answer: ADDICTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug users\n(did)*, breaking into ACTS=\"laws\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 left in sports car (6)","output":"### Answer: COUPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pair\nL[eft] in COUP\u00c9=\"sports 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: Paintings entirely acquired in an ingenious fashion (8)","output":"### Answer: ARTFULLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in an ingenious fashion\nART=\"Paintings\", plus FULLY=\"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: Good fellows left on board (6)","output":"### Answer: SPORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good fellows\nPORT=\"left\", \"on board\"=>inside 'ship'=>in S[team]S[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: The best points of an attractive orchestration (7,5)","output":"### Answer: WINNING SCORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The best points\nWINNING=\"attractive\" plus SCORE=\"orchestration\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Infuriated, when pact with police is broken (10)","output":"### Answer: APOPLECTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Infuriated\n(pact 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: Sum up a cleric (3)","output":"### Answer: ADD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sum up\nA plus D[octor of] D[ivinity]=\"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: Growing or burnt timber (3)","output":"### Answer: ASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Growing or burnt timber\n=\"Growing\u2026 timber\" or =\"burnt 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: He's quick to take over (4,6)","output":"### Answer: FAST BOWLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's quick to take over\ncryptic def \u2013 \"take over\" as in to bowl an over 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: Crisis\u00a0at the bus terminus? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: TURNING POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crisis\nTwo definitions, the second cryptic \u2013 \"at the bus terminus\" is the point for buses to turn 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: Songs the F\u00fchrer sang? (6)","output":"### Answer: LIEDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Songs the F\u00fchrer sang?\nLIEDER sounds like 'leader'=\"Fuhrer\" when sung. Not sure that \"sang\" works in the role of a past participle."}
{"instruction":"You 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 takes a step to become a hardtop (8)","output":"### Answer: CARAPACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hardtop\nCAR=\"Vehicle\", plus A PACE=\"a step\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 cobbler may be found, after some delay (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ATLAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: after some delay\nA cobbler may be found AT [the] LAST, a model of the foot on which shoes are made or repaired"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One kept in during school break (7)","output":"### Answer: INTERIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: break\nI=\"One\", inside IN TERM=\"during 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: A direction to be off (4)","output":"### Answer: AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: off\nA plus WAY=\"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: Arranged a takeover, having inside information (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: information\nHidden inside [Arrange]D A TA[keover]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Crib clue for \"melting pot\" (8)","output":"### Answer: CRUCIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pot\n(Crib 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: Girl working in a beauty parlour (5)","output":"### Answer: SALON \n ### Explanation: Definition: beauty parlour\nSAL[ly]=\"Girl\", plus ON=\"working\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 attitude to resist (6)","output":"### Answer: OPPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: resist\nOP=\"Work\", plus POSE=\"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: Fellow in moral tale is not beyond redemption (10)","output":"### Answer: PARDONABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not beyond redemption \nDON=\"Fellow\", inside PARABLE=\"moral 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: Long-running TV programme possibly needs a rest (10)","output":"### Answer: EASTENDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Long-running TV programme\n(needs a 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: Emphasise sin must be cast out \u2014 it's wrong! (6)","output":"### Answer: INSIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Emphasise\n(sin)* plus (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: Dance with a sailor before everybody turns up (10)","output":"### Answer: TARANTELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\nTAR=\"sailor\", plus ANTE=\"before\", plus ALL=\"everybody\" reversed\/\"turns 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: Dam source of water found in the Clyde valley (10)","output":"### Answer: MOTHERWELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in the Clyde valley\n=a town in Scotland. MOTHER=\"Dam\", plus WELL=\"source 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: Payment required with order (6)","output":"### Answer: CHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Payment required\ndouble definition \u2013 the second being a military \"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: County players dejected (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNCAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: dejected\nDOWN=\"County\" in N. Ireland, plus CAST=\"players\"=actors"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Manifestation of armed power (6)","output":"### Answer: BICEPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manifestation of armed power\ncryptic 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: Initially agreed, a mixed-up type of animal (5)","output":"### Answer: OKAPI \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal \nOK=\"Initially agreed\", plus A, plus PI=alternative spelling of pie=\"mixed-up type\" in typography\/letterpress printing [*edited for clarity]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0for fun! (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\ndouble definition, the second as in fun 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: Wide smile\u00a0gives support (4)","output":"### Answer: BEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wide smile\ndouble 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: The Royals' employee checking passage (12)","output":"### Answer: PROOFREADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: checking passage\nPRO OF READING=someone who works for Reading Football Club, known as the Royals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cars vandalised outside, a retired journo covered walks (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCADES \n ### Explanation: Definition: covered walks\n(cars)* around: A plus ED=\"journo\" reversed\/\"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: Chief of Police's opening criminal action (7)","output":"### Answer: PONTIAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chief\nthe Odawa war chief . P[olice] plus (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: Swimmers reportedly shy \u2014 packing their equipment with resistance (3,4)","output":"### Answer: KOI CARP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmers\nKOI sounds like 'coy'=\"reportedly shy\", plus \"their [swimmers'] equipment\"=CAP around R[esistance]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 virtue \u2014 I'm revising old liberal arts curriculum (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIVIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: old liberal arts curriculum\ngrammar, logic and rhetoric \u2013\u00a0. (virtu[e] 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: At hand puppet's last occasion to perform (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: occasion to perform\nNIGH=\"At hand\" plus [puppe]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: Supply AA with rations in clinics (9)","output":"### Answer: SANATORIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: clinics\n(AA rations)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 pronged with spike, initially seeing urgency (9)","output":"### Answer: HASTINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: urgency\nHAS TINES=\"Is pronged\", plus S[pike] 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: Note alternative to flight \u2014 last stop before going? (7)","output":"### Answer: BLADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: last stop before going\n'go' meaning to urinate. B=musical \"Note\", plus LADDER=\"alternative to flight\" 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: Lifts nose to inhale, then drink (5,2)","output":"### Answer: PULLS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lifts nose\nPULL=\"inhale\" plus SUP=\"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: Ten work with eleven evacuated to fill hopper (7)","output":"### Answer: XENOPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hopper\na genus of frog . X=\"Ten\" in roman numerals, plus OPUS=\"work\", with E[leve]N evacuated and filling in 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: Honour Parisian's good turns, with 50% less (7)","output":"### Answer: ENNOBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honour\nBONNE=\"Parisian's good\", reversed\/\"turns\", plus 50% of LE[ss]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 place, like Stevenage? (3-5,4)","output":"### Answer: ONE-HORSE TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor place, like Stevenage\nSteve**nag**e is a TOWN with ONE HORSE (**nag**) in it \u2013 *Edit thanks to Andrew, Peter T and muffin* \n~~ONE HORSE=a knight, or a \"Minor\" piece in chess; plus TOWN=\"place like Stevenage\"~~"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"Kiss me, quick!\" \u2014 one's relative standing in it (7,5)","output":"### Answer: PECKING ORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's relative standing in it \n\"Kiss me, quick\" is an order to peck, or a PECKING 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: Spooner's origami? They've seen it all! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OLD FART \n ### Explanation: Definition: They've seen it all\nSpoonerism of FOLD ART=\"origami\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 alternative version of ship's fate (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FISH PASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spread\n(ship's 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: Migrant's former evacuation of Jersey? (5)","output":"### Answer: EXPAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Migrant\nEX=\"former\", plus PAT=\"evacuation of [a] Jersey\" 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: One with responsibility for bridge incident is testing spans (7)","output":"### Answer: DENTIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One with responsibility for bridge\n\"bridge\" being the means of attaching false teeth. Hidden in [inci]DENT IS T[esting]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 citizen's centre spread creating bigger row (7)","output":"### Answer: NOISIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: creating bigger row\n(Senior [cit]i[zen])"}
{"instruction":"You 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 TV start from this? (4-2-3-3)","output":"### Answer: JACK IN THE BOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: start from this\n\"start from this\"= be startled by this. JACK IN=give up on=\"Can\", plus THE BOX=\"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: Crashed recording device on PC, pushing right down (4,1,7)","output":"### Answer: CAME A CROPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crashed\nCAME**R**A COPPER=\"recording device on P[olice] C[onstable]\", with the **R**[ight] pushed further 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: Bit of armour: is familiar with rest, it's said (9)","output":"### Answer: NOSEPIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit of armour\nsounds like 'knows peace'=\"is familiar with 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: Solo breaks soon after vacation on river (7)","output":"### Answer: SHANNON \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\nHAN Solo is the Star Wars character , inside S[oo]N vacated, plus 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: Full pint he'd spilt (2-5)","output":"### Answer: IN-DEPTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Full\n(pint 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: Bloom that's golden to win nothing (7)","output":"### Answer: ORLANDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bloom\nORLANDO Bloom the actor . OR=\"that's golden\", plus LAND=\"to win\", plus O=\"nothign\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nudist beach opening after resort \u2014 refuse to go here (7)","output":"### Answer: DUSTBIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: refuse to go here\n\"refuse\" as in rubbish. (Nudist B[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: One getting up there's Irish hosts, when climbing (5)","output":"### Answer: RISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One getting up\nHidden reversed (or\u00a0*hosted, when climbing*) in [the]RE'S IR[ish]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Foxy lady's top in reflected light, invisible before long (7)","output":"### Answer: VULPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foxy\n**L**=\"**l**ady's top\", in all of: VU=reversed UV=\"reflected light, invisible\" plus PINE=\"long\" for 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: Seduced compiler to be indecent, somehow (7)","output":"### Answer: ENTICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seduced\nI=\"compiler\", in (decent)*=\"in\/decent, 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: Relish looking back at an early stage (3,2)","output":"### Answer: LAP UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relish\nPUPAL=\"early stage\" reversed\/\"looking 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: A university dropout to teach unique method (9)","output":"### Answer: TECHNIQUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: method\n\"TE**a**CH\u00a0**u**NIQUE\" with **A U**[niversity] dropping 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: Low bridges across central development in the city (5,5)","output":"### Answer: MONTE CARLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\nMOO=\"Low\", around (central)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 content to reverse some of the corruption (4)","output":"### Answer: PURR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sound content\npartially hidden reversed in\/\"reverse some of\": [co]RRUP[tion]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hawkish marine, left motherless after accident, has another depression (11)","output":"### Answer: ACCIPITRINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hawkish\n=relating to hawks. [**ma**]RINE=\"marine, left motherless\" or losing a **ma**=mother; after ACCI\/PIT=ACCI[**dent**], with PIT instead of **dent** as \"another 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: Getting clear one that's charged is to be held inside (11)","output":"### Answer: ACQUISITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Getting\nACQUIT=\"clear\", plus ION=\"one that's charged\", with \"IS\" held 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: Like the villain of the piece (and the other way round) (4)","output":"### Answer: EVIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like the villain of the piece\n\"and the other way round\"=> 'piece of the villain'=> ~~[d] EVIL~~\u00a0*Edit thanks to morphiamonet \u2013 [th]E VIL[lain]\u00a0"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is subject to scrutiny (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSTUDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Actor\nUNDER STUDY=\"subject to scrutiny\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 IRA tied the ends off at the end of the month (9)","output":"### Answer: THIRTIETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: end of the month\nTh[e] IR[a] TIE[d] th[e] \u2013 the first four words with their ends 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: Sheepish one to accept tiny position? (5)","output":"### Answer: OVINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheepish\nONE, around VI=6, the position or clue number corresponding to the answer TINY in 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: The alternative to bury compiler back in box (7)","output":"### Answer: CREMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The alternative to bury\nME=\"compiler\", reversed\/\"back\"; and inside CRATE=\"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: Is youngster able to eat here? (7)","output":"### Answer: CANTEEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: eat here\nCAN TEEN=\"Is youngster able 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: Size of\u00a0knob (6)","output":"### Answer: VOLUME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Size of\nDouble 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: Like a wolf bearing a flower on top (6)","output":"### Answer: LUPINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a wolf\nE[ast]=\"bearing\" with LUPIN=\"a flower\" on 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: Agent and compiler's for acquiring eastern garb (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPRESARIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agent\nI'M=\"compiler's\", plus PRO=\"for\" around all of: E[astern] plus SARI=\"garb\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 old paintings put up (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: More\nEX=\"old\", with ART=\"paintings\" reversed\/\"put 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: Raise it with signal about playground trees (9)","output":"### Answer: EUCALYPTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: trees\nIT plus CUE=\"signal\" all reversed\/'raised', around (play)*=\"play\/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: Regularly strip \u2014 topless any minute (4)","output":"### Answer: TINY \n ### Explanation: Definition: minute\nregular letters from [s]T[r]I[p], plus a topless [a]NY"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entr\u00e9e de Chanel 20, as they might say in Paris (3,2,3)","output":"### Answer: COQ AU VIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entr\u00e9e\nsounds like 'Coco vingt' which might be how they say \"Chanel 20\" 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: More forlorn, darling? That's right \u2014 that's about right (8)","output":"### Answer: DREARIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More forlorn\nDEAR=\"darling\" plus I.E.=that is=\"That's\", plus R[ight]; and around 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: Wears feathers and leaves the witness box (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STANDS DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves the witness box\nSTANDS=endures=\"Wears\", plus DOWN=\"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: Elect representation to enshrine a legal right for customers (9)","output":"### Answer: CLIENTELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: customers\n(Elect)* \u2013 the anagram indicator is re-presentation, around LIEN=\"a legal 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: Grandmother having fun at 99 (8)","output":"### Answer: MAJESTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grand\nMAJESTIC=\"Grand\", MA=\"mother\", plus JEST=\"fun\" plus IC=99 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hooked with 24 resulting in equalisation (8)","output":"### Answer: AQUILINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hooked\n=like an eagle, or \"Hooked\" like an eagle's beak. (AQUILINE STOA)* produces \"equalisation\", where STOA=the answer to \"24\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mousy brown hair you see Armani team finally modelled (6)","output":"### Answer: MURINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mousy\n(murine)*=anagram of the final letters of [brow]N [hai]R [yo]U [se]E [Arman]I [tea]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: Externally, woman \u2014 internally, very furious dragon (6)","output":"### Answer: WYVERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dragon\nthe external letters of W[oma]N, around (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: The principle of sauce thickening (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: The principle\nhidden in [sauc]E THIC[kening]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: St Thomas regularly seen in a place of philosophical discourse (4)","output":"### Answer: STOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place of philosophical discourse\nZeno gave lectures at the STOA Poikile \u2013 see . Regular letters of S[t] T[h]O[m]A[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: Brown, an old joke (8)","output":"### Answer: CHESTNUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brown\ndouble definition: a shade of brown, and an old 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: Duck has to be green (5)","output":"### Answer: OLIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: green\nO=\"Duck\" as in a 0 in cricket, plus LIVE=\"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: Horse in theory the better gelding, all at the rear dropping back (4)","output":"### Answer: GREY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horse\nall of the rear letters of \"[theor]Y [th]E [bette]R [geldin]G\", reversed or \"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: Lingo almost unrecognisable in accent, unable to tie anything up? (10)","output":"### Answer: STRINGLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: unable to tie anything up\n(ling[o])* in STRESS=\"accent\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 bum finally squeezed into shop (6)","output":"### Answer: SALMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pink\n[bu]M in SALON=\"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: US wood grain fared oddly after treatment (5,3)","output":"### Answer: GRAND FIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: US wood\nan anagram or \"treatment\" of: GRAIN plus the odd letters of F[a]R[e]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: Extreme north shrouded in reddish-blue (7)","output":"### Answer: VIOLENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extreme\nN[orth] in VIOLET=\"reddish-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: Yellow\u00a0meat (7)","output":"### Answer: CHICKEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Yellow\ndouble definition, the first as in 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: Bird after lemonade, then home for macaroni (8)","output":"### Answer: POPINJAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: macaroni\n=a dandy. POP=\"lemonade\", plus IN=\"home\" plus JAY=\"Bird\" *Edited thanks to doofs and Cookie"}
{"instruction":"You 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 by screwed screws, nails come back (6)","output":"### Answer: ANSWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: come back\nHidden\/\"Secured\" and reversed\/\"screwed\", in [sc]REWS NA[ils]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Audition, as does satellite station, for example? (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Audition\n'screen test' could be a crossword indication of 'contains the letters TEST', which is done by [satelli]TE ST[ation]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A taste of yellow in every red and white (4)","output":"### Answer: WINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: red and white\nHidden in [yello]W IN E[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: Best clothes primarily ruined \u2014 pink (5)","output":"### Answer: PRICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: pink\n\"pink\"=to stab or pierce. PICK [of the bunch]=\"Best\", around R[uined]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 nuts, each scarlet? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNCHASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: scarlet\n\"scarlet\"=sinful or immoral. (nuts 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: Lost in Weimar, eh? No idea! (5,2,1)","output":"### Answer: WHERE AM I \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lost in Weimar, eh? No idea!\n(Weimar 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: A mousy 10 (4)","output":"### Answer: ASHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: 10\n=GREY coloured. A plus SHY=\"mousy\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 hasn't been cancelled in support of international organis\u00adation (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concert\nin UNISON=in \"Concert\". IS ON=\"hasn't been cancelled\", supporting U[nited] N[ations]=\"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: Coach carrying gold making room for carriage? (7)","output":"### Answer: STORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: room for carriage\n=room for things that are carried. STAGE=stagecoach, around OR=\"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: Current that's forced lower in blue rinse (8)","output":"### Answer: DOWNWASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current that's forced lower\nDOWN=sad=\"blue\", plus WASH=\"rinse\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 position defining party, a dinosaur (10)","output":"### Answer: DIPLODOCUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dinosaur\nDIP=\"Lower\" plus LOCUS=\"position\" around DO=\"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 skimming over the water for black Russian? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: JET SKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: One skimming over the water\nJET=\"black\" and -SKI is a suffix indicating \"Russian\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and press etc redistributing mail with tedium (10)","output":"### Answer: MULTIMEDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV and press etc\n(mail tedium)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dancer, curse not quite lifted, elected to put on blue (8)","output":"### Answer: NIJINSKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dancer\nthe ballet dancer . Reversal of JIN[x]=\"curse not quite lifted\", plus IN=\"elected\", plus SKY=\"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: Bird in relationship standing on head of yellowhammer all the time (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: all the time\nTERN=\"Bird\", inside TIE=\"relationship\" reversed or \"standing\", all on the head of Y[ellowhammer]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a keyboard, write your personal emails initially confiscated by solicitor (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TYPE OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Using a keyboard, write\nY[our] P[ersonal] E[mails], inside TOUT=\"solicitor\"=someone who solicits for custom"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fill old vessel in cemetery that's empty (6)","output":"### Answer: OCCUPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fill\nO[ld], plus CUP=\"vessel\" in C[emeter]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: A thankless introduct\u00adion course for mug (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: mug\nA, plus T[hankless], plus TACK=\"course\"=direction of 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: Cover hand up, bandaging end of finger (4)","output":"### Answer: WRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\nPAW=\"hand\", reversed or \"up\", and around [finge]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: Red alert \u2014 revolution succeeds, say Communist leaders (7)","output":"### Answer: SCARLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red\n(alert)*, following\/succeeding S[ay] C[ommunist]"}
{"instruction":"You 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's crime wave suppressed by emergency services? (7)","output":"### Answer: AMERICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Country\n(crime)* inside A[utomobile] A[ssociation]=\"emergency 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: Petty criminal knocks over celebrities (4)","output":"### Answer: SPIV \n ### Explanation: Definition: Petty criminal\nReversa ofl\/\"knocks over\" VIPS=\"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: Dark-haired woman, now alone and a bit of a maneater? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BLACK WIDOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit of a maneater?\nBLACK=\"Dark-haired\", plus WIDOW=\"woman, now 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: British queen's royal flag (6)","output":"### Answer: BANNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: flag\nB[ritish], plus ANNE=\"queen\", plus R[oyal]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, basmati rice was served sideways (8)","output":"### Answer: CRABWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sideways\n(b[asmati] rice 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: Chambers ran to some races (9)","output":"### Answer: ANTEROOMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chambers\n(ran 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: Cold island imports temperature (5)","output":"### Answer: STARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold\nSARK=one of the Channel islands, around T[emperature]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Speller's question on the radio (5)","output":"### Answer: WITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speller\n=someone who casts spells. Sounds like 'which?'=\"question on the 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: One might catch Pike or Jack, if backed by tank (9)","output":"### Answer: FISHERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: One might catch Pike or Jack\nPIKE and JACK are also names of fish. Reversal of\/\"backed\" IF, plus SHERMAN=a model of military \"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: They retaliate by throwing nerve gas (8)","output":"### Answer: AVENGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They retaliate\n(nerve 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: Garland finds end of rainbow and heart remedy (6)","output":"### Answer: WREATH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garland\n[rainbo]W, plus (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: An eye for detail? (10)","output":"### Answer: MICROSCOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: An eye for detail\ncryptic 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: Event horizon conceals source of lightning (4)","output":"### Answer: THOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: source of lightning\nHidden in [Even]T HOR[izon]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Hobbit carries copper and quicksilver (7)","output":"### Answer: MERCURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: quicksilver\nMERRY=Shortened name for a \"Hobbit\" in\u00a0The Lord of the Rings\u00a0, around CU=symbol for \"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: As requested, bishop keeps worrying about love (7)","output":"### Answer: BESPOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: As requested\nB[ishop], plus (keeps)* around O=\"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: Skip about to keep fit \u2014 it's all the rage (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skip\n=short for 'skipper'. CA='circa'=\"about\", around APT=\"fit\", plus IN=fashionable=\"all the 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: Cowardly Conservative disembarks jet (5)","output":"### Answer: RAVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: jet\n=black=\"jet\". [**c**]RAVEN=\"Cowardly\", with **C**[onservative] 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: Nothing appropriate? I'm upset with ban (7)","output":"### Answer: EMBARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: ban\nO=\"Nothing\", plus GRAB=take=\"appropriate\" as a verb, ME=\"I\", all reversed\/\"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: Initial movement to take a swing? (4,2)","output":"### Answer: MAKE AT \n ### Explanation: Definition: movement to take a swing?\n=to make a hostile movement against. M[ovement], plus (take 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 say to rule women by fear regularly leads to downfall (9)","output":"### Answer: RAINWATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: downfall\nRAIN sounds like 'reign'=\"They say to rule\", plus W[oman], plus AT=\"by\", plus regular letters of [f]E[a]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: More angry footballer? (7)","output":"### Answer: CROSSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More angry\nA footballer may be a CROSSER when passing the ball across 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: Legal body setting actor's percentage (3,10)","output":"### Answer: LAW COMMISSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal body\nJude LAW=\"actor\" , plus COMMISSION=\"percentage\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 boy steals college money (9)","output":"### Answer: ECCENTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strange\nERIC=\"boy\", around C[ollege] and CENT=\"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: Bill's good at singing (7)","output":"### Answer: INVOICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bill\nIN VOICE=\"good at 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: New umpire \u2014 he covers a wicket that's important (7)","output":"### Answer: HAWKEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: New umpire\na system used to review umpire decisions in cricket, tennis etc . HE, around A W[icket] plus KEY=\"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: Illustrations providing clue to rat? (7)","output":"### Answer: ARTWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illustrations\nARTWORK would be a cryptic clue suggesting an anagram of art, giving \"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: English cricketer plots English runs (6)","output":"### Answer: BEDSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: English cricketer\nAlec and Eric BEDSER . BEDS=\"plots\", plus E[nglish], plus R[uns]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 your food, Enid (3,2)","output":"### Answer: EAT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finish your food\nEnid is a reversal of 'dine', and could be clued as EAT 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: Divine Satie composed in a small room (9)","output":"### Answer: CELESTIAL \n ### Explanation: (Satie)* in CELL=\"small 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: Tie leaves back (5)","output":"### Answer: STRAP \n ### Explanation: PARTS=\"leaves\", reversed\/\"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: Increase one form of insecticide with oxygen (3,2)","output":"### Answer: ADD TO \n ### Explanation: A=\"one\", plus DDT=\"insecticide\" , plus O[xygen]"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 way in a short time? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT YEAR \n ### Explanation: LIGHT=falling \"short\" of a required amount plus YEAR=\"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 people prefer no local tax (10)","output":"### Answer: ELECTORATE \n ### Explanation: ELECT=\"prefer\", plus O=zero=\"no\", plus RATE=\"local tax\"=an amount levied by a local 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: Ruler found in throne room (4)","output":"### Answer: NERO \n ### Explanation: Hidden in [thro]NE RO[om]"}
{"instruction":"You 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-in has lad with his mouth watering (7)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTED \n ### Explanation: TEMP=\"Stand-in\", plus TED=\"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: He induces sleep with morphine, initially in the sanatorium (7)","output":"### Answer: SANDMAN \n ### Explanation: AND=\"with\", plus M[orphine], all inside SAN[itorium]"}
{"instruction":"You 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's concern requires words of comfort repeated quietly (7)","output":"### Answer: MANTRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a trap for catching trespassers. MANTRA=\"words of comfort repeated\", plus P[iano]=\"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: A Parisian has day with boy not properly adjusted (7)","output":"### Answer: UNTUNED \n ### Explanation: UN=\"A\" in French, plus TU[esday], plus NED=\"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: Faction agreed to accommodate Charlie (4)","output":"### Answer: SECT \n ### Explanation: SET=\"agreed\", around C[harlie]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tall story by boy previously (7,2)","output":"### Answer: EARLIER ON \n ### Explanation: EAR=\"Hearing\", plus LIE=\"tall story\", plus RON=\"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: Fellows hold Yankee back in council (5)","output":"### Answer: SYNOD \n ### Explanation: DONS=\"Fellows\", around Y[ankee] and reversed\/\"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: Valuable collection lets Tory leader gallivant (5)","output":"### Answer: TROVE \n ### Explanation: T[ory] plus ROVE=\"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: Dope raves about spy (9)","output":"### Answer: EAVESDROP \n ### Explanation: (Dope 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: Follow trial about husband (5)","output":"### Answer: CHASE \n ### Explanation: CASE=\"trial\" around H[usband]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Philanderer ends in buffet with a woman, finally (6,3)","output":"### Answer: LADIESMAN \n ### Explanation: DIES=\"ends\", in LAM=\"buffet\"=strike a blow, plus A plus [woma]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: Work of fiction in which politician keeps trousers on (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SHORT STORY \n ### Explanation: SHORTS=\"trousers\" on TORY=\"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: Bill, affectedly embarrassed, is discourteous (3-4)","output":"### Answer: ILLBRED \n ### Explanation: (Bill)* plus RED=\"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: Ambassadors for the French tycoon (7)","output":"### Answer: LEGATES \n ### Explanation: LE=\"the\" in French, plus Bill GATES=\"tycoon\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 stated exhibition (4)","output":"### Answer: SITE \n ### Explanation: sounds like 'sight'=\"stated exhibition\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 got up to capture English bird (5)","output":"### Answer: REEVE \n ### Explanation: EVER=\"Always\", reversed\/\"got up\", around E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 lurid assortment that's stolen (9)","output":"### Answer: PURLOINED \n ### Explanation: (Open lurid)"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 faith in investments (4,6)","output":"### Answer: UNIT TRUSTS \n ### Explanation: a form of investments . UNIT=\"One\", plus TRUSTS=\"has 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: Bloated stomach egghead's to detect (9)","output":"### Answer: TUMESCENT \n ### Explanation: TUM=\"stomach\", plus the head of E[gg], plus SCENT=\"detect\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prelate finds new character in Othello (9)","output":"### Answer: MONSIGNOR \n ### Explanation: N[ew] plus SIGN=\"character\", all in MOOR=\"Othello\", the MOOR of Venice 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: Plain tart takes in Romeo's look (7)","output":"### Answer: PRAIRIE \n ### Explanation: PIE=\"tart\" around R[omeo] plus AIR=\"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: Actor sees drunken viscount caught out (7)","output":"### Answer: USTINOV \n ### Explanation: Peter USTINOV . (viscount)*, with the c[aught] taken 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: Load vehicle with spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: CARGO \n ### Explanation: CAR=\"vehicle\" plus GO=\"spirit\", 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: Turn out dying to get mounted (3,2)","output":"### Answer: END UP \n ### Explanation: END UP could more cryptically =\"dying to get 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: Leather\u00a0cloak (4)","output":"### Answer: HIDE \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: Salad without a dressing? That's novel (3,5,5)","output":"### Answer: THE NAKED LUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel by William S Burroughs. \"Salad without [a] dressing\" could be THE NAKED 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: Poor pre-election period, back with a change of heart (4,2)","output":"### Answer: HARD UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Poor\". PURDAH=\"pre-election period\", reversed\/\"back\", with the \"heart\" R and D switched 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: Doctor and nurse go out (7)","output":"### Answer: SURGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Doctor\". (nurse 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: Blonde allegedly gets more of this blonde's pleasure zone (7)","output":"### Answer: FUNFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"pleasure zone\". Blondes allegedly have more FUN, plus FAIR=\"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: Tax return compiler holds in Devon (9)","output":"### Answer: TAVISTOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a town in Devon. VAT=\"tax\", reversed\/\"return\"; plus I STOCK=\"compiler 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: Bubbly chap having disturbed siesta, put out (4,8)","output":"### Answer: ASTI SPUMANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sparkling wine=\"Bubbly\". MAN=\"chap, with (siesta put)* outside 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: Cook overused ingredients to create masterpieces (5-7)","output":"### Answer: CHEFS D\u2019OEUVRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: masterpieces. CHEF=\"Cook\" plus (overused)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 information about tree, a crashing bore (9)","output":"### Answer: TOLERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"bore\". TOLD=\"gave information\", around (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: Get back together with leader at the end backing train (7)","output":"### Answer: RETINUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"train\". REUNITE=\"get back together\", with the leader R moved to the end, and then reversed\/\"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: Light palm product (twice) (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OIL LAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Light\". OIL=\"palm product\", and also LAMP=(palm)*=\"palm product\" as a cryptic instruction"}
{"instruction":"You 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 safety poster held back an annual celebration (5,3)","output":"### Answer: FEAST DAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"annual celebration\" (safety)* holding AD=\"poster\" reversed\/\"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: Finally get you, spineless as usual, inside fight (6)","output":"### Answer: TUSSLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"fight\". Final letters of \"geT yoU spinelesS aS usuaL 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: Slip with task (6)","output":"### Answer: ERRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"task\". ERR=\"Slip\" plus AND=\"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: Covering your mess at Rolling Stones (9)","output":"### Answer: AMETHYSTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Stones\". THY=\"your\", covered by (mess 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 German follows a German saint, the one Bach composed for opera (8,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"opera\" by Philip Glass. EIN=\"A [in] German\", following EIN plus ST=\"saint\", plus (the one Bach)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 time girl, American one Blairism corrupted (5,9)","output":"### Answer: ANNUS MIRABILIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Good time\". ANN=\"girl\", plus US=\"American\", plus (I Blairism)* in which I=\"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: Women's clothing soon to be distributed to soldiers (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAGOONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"soldiers\". DRAG=\"Women's clothing\", plus (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: A libertine favourite caged bird (8)","output":"### Answer: PARAKEET \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"bird\". A plus RAKE=\"libertine\", all caged by PET=\"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: Lady Godiva's possible cover for honeypot and purse? (4-5,4)","output":"### Answer: FIVE POUND NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Lady Godiva\", rhyming slang for 'fiver'. Reference to Edward Lear's *The Owl and the Pussy-cat*, who \"took some honey and plenty of money, \/ Wrapped up in a FIVE POUND 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: The SNP's UK vision unharmed? (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT-FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"unharmed\". The SNP campaign for Scottish independence, or for the UK to be SCOT-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: Indeed, home lost value (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFLATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"lost value\". FLAT=\"home\", in\/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: A final letter in severe danger (6)","output":"### Answer: HAZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"danger\". A, plus Z=\"final letter\", both inside HARD=\"severe\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A clue to why we hear the conclusion of a fairy tale? (1,5,6)","output":"### Answer: A HAPPY ENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"the conclusion of a fairy tale\". A, plus HAPPY ENDING which would be a cryptic \"clue\" for Y as the end letter of 'happy' \u2013 and Y sounds like 'why' and therefore gives \"why we hear\""}
{"instruction":"You 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, say, a new car dispute (3,2)","output":"### Answer: RUN IN \n ### Explanation: Double definition: =\"Handle, say, a new car\" gently while the parts wear in to each other; also =\"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: Moab as revealed by Spooner's high-class, eh? (7)","output":"### Answer: WASHPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moab\n\"Moab is my washpot\" is a quote from Psalms \u2013 see also Stephen Fry's autobiography . \nSpoonerism of 'posh, what?'=\"high-class, 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: Hangs around in dances slowly beginning to get going (7)","output":"### Answer: MOOCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hangs around\n[**s**]MOOCHES=\"dances slowly\", with the beginning **s** going 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: When St David is celeb\u00adrated by group of provinces (9)","output":"### Answer: MARITIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: group of provinces\nthe name of a group of provinces in East Canada . \nSt David's day is March 1st, or MAR[ch] I 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: One could show minutes into game, right? (5)","output":"### Answer: TIMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One could show minutes into game, right? \n&lit definition. M[inutes] into TIE=\"game\", plus 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: Like some financial figures \u2014 caught editor out (4)","output":"### Answer: NETT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like some financial figures\nor 'net', taking into account appropriate deductions. \nNETT[**ed**]=\"caught\", with **ed**[itor] 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: So unhappy to have just missed podium, not seen as superior looking ahead (10)","output":"### Answer: HENCEFORTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: looking ahead\nParsed this as: HENCE=\"So\", FO[**U**]RTH=\"just missed podium\", without\/\"not\" the **U**=upper class, as opposed to 'non-U'=\"seen as superior\"\u2026 which means \"unhappy\" is redundant? \nOr perhaps \"not seen as superior\" is an instruction to remove the first letter of \"unhappy\" from FOURTH?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ___', says educated girl, living for ever (6)","output":"### Answer: AMRITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: living for ever\nSanskrit for immortality, the drink of the Hindu 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: Animal getting round cat writer, not old (7)","output":"### Answer: OPOSSUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Animal\nO=\"round\", plus [Old] Possum=\"cat writer, not old\" \u2013 a reference to TS Eliot's poems\u00a0*Old Possum's Book of Practical 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: Get killed on the run? Thankfully he didn't! (7)","output":"### Answer: RUSHDIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thankfully he didn't!\nSalman Rushdie was had death threats made against him. \nDIE=\"Get killed\", on RUSH=\"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: Society managed to rebuff drugs agents (6)","output":"### Answer: NARCOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drugs agents\nSOC[iety] plus RAN=\"managed\", reversed\/\"to rebuff\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A miser's apt to become perverse, not joining in (10)","output":"### Answer: SEPARATISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: not joining in\n(A miser's 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: Wheeled carriage beginning to move when this is provided? (4)","output":"### Answer: RAMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wheeled carriage beginning to move when this is provided?\n&lit definition. **P**RAM=\"Wheeled carriage\", with the beginning **P** moved 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: Edict that puts our country at sea, confused (5)","output":"### Answer: UKASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Edict\na [Russian] edict. UK=\"our country\", plus (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: See, when going round pits, quality of soil (9)","output":"### Answer: LOAMINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: quality of soil\nLO=\"See\" over there; plus AS=\"When\"; both going around MINES=\"pits\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Roguish ticket seller being seized in robust manner (7)","output":"### Answer: STOUTLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in robust manner\nSLY=\"Roguish\", around TOUT=\"ticket seller\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 American boy, who makes you think of Wallace? (7)","output":"### Answer: SIMPSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foolish American boy\nBart SIMPSON is a \"Foolish American boy\", and \"Wallace\" sounds like 'Wallis' Simpson, who married Edward VIII. Is there more 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: Half of all adults were victorious, this person included (5)","output":"### Answer: WOMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Half of all adults\nWON=\"were victorious\", around ME=\"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: Tot eats food item sitting up in rocky bed (7)","output":"### Answer: STRATUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: rocky bed \nSUM=\"Tot\" up; around TART reversed=\"food item sitting 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: Stroke little cherub, showing no love (4)","output":"### Answer: PUTT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stroke\nPUTT[**o**]=a \"little cherub\" in works of art, without **O**=\"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: According to mood, modify account having secured the last word (15)","output":"### Answer: TEMPERAMENTALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: According to mood\nTEMPER=\"modify\", plus TALLY=\"account\", around AMEN=\"the 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: What an iPod can offer is very pleasing (5,2,4,4)","output":"### Answer: MUSIC TO ONE\u2019S EARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: very pleasing\ncryptic def of \"What an iPod can offer\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 badly stocked builders' merchant may be in the yard? (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: OUT OF DOORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the yard\ncryptic def of \"What badly stocked builders' merchant may 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: Bit of a buzz comes with the raising of certain skeletal component (7)","output":"### Answer: HUMERUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: skeletal component\nHUM=\"Bit of a buzz\", with reversal\/\"raising\" of SURE=\"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: Grass a problem in the mouth, might you say? (7)","output":"### Answer: SORGHUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grass\na variety of grasses. Sounds like 'sore gum'=\"a problem in the mouth, might 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: Deer prints seen around \u2014 bad news for cattle? (10)","output":"### Answer: RINDERPEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad news for cattle\na disease of cattle. (Deer prints)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regrets key being jammed \u2014 gets out after trouble? (7)","output":"### Answer: RESCUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: gets out after trouble\nRUES=\"Regrets\", with ESC[ape]=computer \"key\" jammed 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: Carmela, perhaps, as a noted female (7)","output":"### Answer: SOPRANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: noted female\nas in musical notes. Carmela SOPRANO is a character from the TV series\u00a0*The Sopranos"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ogre's destroyed due to stone-hurlers (7)","output":"### Answer: ONAGERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: stone-hurlers\n=ancient military engines for hurling stones. (An ogre'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: Asian city god wanting American investment (5)","output":"### Answer: PUSAN \n ### Explanation: or Busan, a city in South Korea. PAN=Greek \"god\", around 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: Determined to show concern (4)","output":"### Answer: FIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Determined\ndouble 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: Some Tesco-read bands to decipher? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: BAR CODE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some Tesco-read bands to decipher?\n&lit definition. \"Some\" letters of [Tes]**co read b**[ands] \"to decipher\", or to use as anagram fodder, so (co read 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: Married, husband proved irritating (7)","output":"### Answer: HITCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Married\nH[usband] plus ITCHED=\"proved irritating\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 of about 6.28 feet, no charge (5)","output":"### Answer: PIPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\na lark-like genus of birds. PI + PI = 2\u00d73.14159\u2026 = \"about 6.28\", plus [**fee**]T 'without the **fee**' = \"no 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: Setter at sea, perhaps, wearing something waterproof (9)","output":"### Answer: TARPAULIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: something waterproof\nTAR=a sailor=\"at sea, perhaps\", describing PAUL=\"Setter\", plus IN=\"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: A puzzle with cojones, brilliant! (10)","output":"### Answer: AMAZEBALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: brilliant\nA plus MAZE=\"puzzle\" plus BALLS=\"cojones\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A pink organ moving towards the rear (3)","output":"### Answer: AFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: moving towards the rear\nA, plus F[inancial] T[imes]=\"pink 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: Legal directive good, ruling ultimately welcomed by brotherhood of elders? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: GAGGING ORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal directive\nG[ood], plus: [rulin]G inside AGING ORDER=\"brotherhood of 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: Sun etc in before this, brightness ends (7,5)","output":"### Answer: POPULAR PRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sun etc\nPOPULAR=\"in\", plus PRE=\"before this\", plus the ends of [brightne]SS"}
{"instruction":"You 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 particle nothing to write home about (3)","output":"### Answer: ION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charged particle\nO=\"nothing\", with IN=\"home\" written 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: Snigger repeatedly if, on man, a bra regularly seen (5,5)","output":"### Answer: FNAAR FNAAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Snigger\ntwo repetitions of: regular letters of [i]F [o]N [m]A[n] A [b]R[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: Discomfort with provocative dance reported as an act of touching up? (9)","output":"### Answer: PAINTWORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: act of touching up\nPAIN=\"Discomfort\", plus 'TWORK' which sounds like 'twerk'=\"provocative 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: About ninety, one exercising, one having done a stretch? (2-3)","output":"### Answer: EX-CON \n ### Explanation: Definition: one having done a stretch?\n(one)* around XC=\"ninety\" in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A game of tricks cut short (7)","output":"### Answer: ABRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cut short\nA + BRIDGE=\"game 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: Better to spray henna on coarse skin (7)","output":"### Answer: ENHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better\n(henna)* plus C[oars]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: Attributed to political extremists always, lesser action (6)","output":"### Answer: BYPLAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: lesser action\nBY=\"Attributed to\", plus the extremes of P[olitica]L, plus AY=\"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: Tool putting inscription on tombstone, a motto (6)","output":"### Answer: RIPSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tool\nRIP=\"inscription on tombstone\", plus SAW=\"a motto\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 dinner time, food is thus\u00a0submitted for consideration (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE TABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: At dinner time, food is thus\ndouble 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: Entering vortex, travelling further (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: further\nHidden in [vort]EX TRA[velling]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, Ireland abandoned uncompromising leader (4-5)","output":"### Answer: HARD-LINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: uncompromising leader \n(Ireland)* inside HR=hour=\"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: Food and drink, lake, for duck (4)","output":"### Answer: TEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: duck\nTEA=\"Food\" and =\"drink\", plus 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: President from nation needing leadership in Europe (8)","output":"### Answer: HOLLANDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: President\nFran\u00e7ois\u00a0Hollande is the French president. HOLLAND=\"nation\" plus E[urope]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 character, seeing awful starter filling plate (8)","output":"### Answer: DENATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Change character\nA[wful] inside DENTURE=\"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: Evidence of excitement, as energy feels so incredibly hot (10)","output":"### Answer: GOOSEFLESH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Evidence of excitement\nGO=\"energy\" plus (feels so)*, plus 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: Wall ornament aligned or skew-whiff (9)","output":"### Answer: GIRANDOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wall ornament\n(aligned 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: Capital letter pronounced, one's in the soup (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT PEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's in the soup\nSPLIT=a type of \"Capital\" investment trust?, plus PEA sounds like 'P'=\"letter pronounced\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lighter grip, one's loose (8)","output":"### Answer: SPONGIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lighter\n(grip 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: Bird in brief dive, gull (6)","output":"### Answer: FALCON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nFAL[l]=\"brief dive\", plus CON=\"gull\"=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: Fruit, simian ecstasy (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\nORANG=orang-utan=\"simian\", plus 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: Ship left Spain for famous Irish bay (5)","output":"### Answer: ARKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: famous Irish bay\nARKLE was a famous Irish bay horse . ARK=\"Ship\", plus L[eft], plus E[spa\u00f1a]=\"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: Boss in brief survey (4)","output":"### Answer: STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boss\nSTUD[y]=\"brief survey\""}
{"instruction":"You 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's exposed detectives in harem, wrong time for a drink (3,4,4,3,7)","output":"### Answer: THE SUN\u2019S OVER THE YARDARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: time for a drink\nan acceptable time for a drink, see . THE SUN'S=\"Newspaper's\", plus OVERT=\"exposed\", plus [Scotland] YARD=\"detectives\" inside (harem)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sound be heard (5)","output":"### Answer: ALOUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Let sound be heard\nsounds like 'allowed'=\"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: A kind of exit on cue (9)","output":"### Answer: EXECUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: A kind of exit on cue\n(exit on cue)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ultimate skill, collecting finished vehicle (10)","output":"### Answer: HOVERCRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: vehicle\n[Wit]H, plus CRAFT=\"skill\", around 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: Card\u00a0players? (4)","output":"### Answer: CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Card\na suit in cards, or a 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: Only women can be cruel at name-calling (12)","output":"### Answer: NOMENCLATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: name-calling\nNO MEN=\"Only women\", plus (cruel 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: Burrow returning yield to fill barrel for player (8,4)","output":"### Answer: CASSETTE DECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: player\nSETT=a badger's \"Burrow\", plus reversal of CEDE=\"returning yield\", all inside CASK=\"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: We hate having no backing nor covering etc (3,7)","output":"### Answer: AND WHAT NOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: etc\nW[e] HAT[e] with none of their back letters, with AND NOT=\"nor\" 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: Start to crow, as very cautious bird (9)","output":"### Answer: CASSOWARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nC[row], plus AS, plus SO=\"very\", plus WARY=\"cautious\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 right to enter a property to steal a musical instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: BUGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: musical instrument\nBU**r**GLE=\"enter a property to steal, without the **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: Accommodates\u00a0forces (7)","output":"### Answer: OBLIGES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Accommodates\ndouble definition \u2013 to be obliging, or to impose obligation"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tree-hugging endeavour (6)","output":"### Answer: TRASHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tasteless\nTRY=\"endeavour\", around 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: No case for gun to change (6)","output":"### Answer: EVOLVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: change\n[r]EVOLVE[r]=\"gun\" without its outer letters\/\"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: Hush-hush when in bed? (10)","output":"### Answer: UNDERCOVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hush-hush\nor UNDER [the] COVER[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: Shark\u00a0cut (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shark\ndouble definition \u2013 Shark as in to swindle, or to 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: Honest\u00a0kind of sandwich, top end, no crust, with coffee coming up (4-5)","output":"### Answer: OPEN-FACED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Honest\nOPEN-FACED can refer to having an honest expression or to a sandwich having a side uncovered.\n [t]OP EN[d], plus DECAF=\"coffee\" 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: Dance music featuring Australians? (4)","output":"### Answer: EMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Australians?\nAustralian birds. Hidden in [Danc]E MUS[ic]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 takes learner through air turn manoeuvre (5,3)","output":"### Answer: TRIAL RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pilot\nas in a pilot scheme or pilot episode. L[earner] inside (air 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: Del Boy's lead character and none other turned up dignified (8)","output":"### Answer: ENNOBLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: dignified\n(Del B[oy] 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: Chat room for 10s (3,7)","output":"### Answer: GAS CHAMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: for 10s\nGAS=empty talk=\"Chat\", plus CHAMBER=\"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: Europeans seeing school head surrounded by pupils (9)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Europeans\nS[chool] surrounded by ETONIANS=\"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: Wind up opening old carriage clock on request in clockmaker's shop (8)","output":"### Answer: SCIROCCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wind\nA Mediterranean wind. Reversal\/\"up\" of the opening letters of O[ld] C[arriage] C[lock] O[n] R[equest] I[n] C[lockmaker's] S[hop]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Assumption that when borders cease to exist, despot must fall (8)","output":"### Answer: ESPOUSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assumption\n=the taking of something upon oneself. Borderless [d]ESPO[t] [m]US[t] [f]AL[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: It's a mystery why one might read Hemingway (6)","output":"### Answer: ENIGMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's a mystery\n\"why\" + ENIGMA=\"one [of these]\" would be anagram fodder of \"Hemingway\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 master plan (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Current\n(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: One's said to live well in a sarcastic way (5)","output":"### Answer: WRYLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a sarcastic way\n\"live well\"=live the life of 'Riley', which sounds like WRYLY"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Lord's pavilion is essentially all for one newly-wed (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LONG-ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of Lord's pavilion\nIn the cricket ground, see . The essentials or centres of [a]L[l] [f]O[r] [o]N[e], plus GROOM=\"newly-wed\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 house for a student near part of Brighton actually (5)","output":"### Answer: HOVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Poor house\nL[earner]=\"student\", plus HOVE=\"part of Brighton actually\" \u2013 see wiki"}
{"instruction":"You 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 delighted, given small part in broadcast (4,2,3)","output":"### Answer: WALKONAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be delighted\nWALK ON part=\"small part\", plus AIR=\"broadcast\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 parties get boisterous, they need indulgent hosts (9)","output":"### Answer: PARASITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: they need indulgent hosts\n(As 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: Lake in old colony, as Africans changed name to Malawi (5)","output":"### Answer: NYASA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lake\nalso known as Lake Malawi . Hidden in [colo]NY AS A[fricans]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 one cocktail (7)","output":"### Answer: MARTINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: cocktail\nMARTIN=\"Swallow\" as in the bird, plus I=\"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 payment I posted off (7)","output":"### Answer: DEPOSIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Down payment\n(I posted)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A worn out tree (5)","output":"### Answer: ROWAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: tree\n(A worn)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a part of India (3)","output":"### Answer: GOA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of India\nin the west of India. GO=\"Travel\", 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: Board has positive answers from two Europeans (5)","output":"### Answer: OUIJA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\nOUI and JA are positive answers in French and 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: Having developed, went around topless (7)","output":"### Answer: EVOLVED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having developed\n[r]EVOLVED=\"went around\" without its top 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: Obtaining material, staff head missed tea break (7)","output":"### Answer: TAFFETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: material\n[s]TAFF without its head letter, plus (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: He is working on a commission (5)","output":"### Answer: CADET \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 gaining a commission as in becoming an 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: Sweet drink on the rocks? (9)","output":"### Answer: LIQUORICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweet\nLIQUOR=\"drink\" on ICE=\"the rocks\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 has time to become a VIP (9)","output":"### Answer: PERSONAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: VIP\nPERSON=\"Individual\" plus AGE=\"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: King Alfred's spoils? (5)","output":"### Answer: CAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: King Alfred's spoils\nKing Alfred spoiled or burnt some cakes"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Parliamentary official who cracks (4)","output":"### Answer: WHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parliamentary official\ndouble 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: Inflate an account maybe \u2014 or unduly reduce one (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inflate an account maybe\ndouble definition \u2013 to exaggerate in drawing or telling; to go over the limit of a 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: A positive sign (4)","output":"### Answer: PLUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: A positive sign\ncryptic 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: Pull up in pain when learning the hard way (8)","output":"### Answer: SWOTTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: learning the hard way\nTOW=\"Pull\", reversed\/\"up\" inside STING=\"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: Clinched the deal and shut up (6)","output":"### Answer: CLOSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clinched the deal\ndouble 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: Perfect demonstration of being impervious to noise (10)","output":"### Answer: SOUNDPROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: being impervious to noise\nSOUND=\"Perfect\", plus PROOF=\"demonstration\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 raised sail going out to French port (6)","output":"### Answer: CALAIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: French port\nAC as in account=\"Bill\", reversed\/\"raised\"; plus (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: A touching article or tract (4)","output":"### Answer: AREA \n ### Explanation: Definition: tract\nA, plus RE=relating to=\"touching\", plus A=\"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: Means of communication with a walrus? (5)","output":"### Answer: MORSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Means of communication\ndouble definition \u2013 MORSE code; and another name for the walrus"}
{"instruction":"You 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 needs plaudits for introduction of something new (10)","output":"### Answer: INNOVATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: introduction of something new\nINN=\"Hostelry\", plus OVATION=\"plaudits\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A temple ornament? (5)","output":"### Answer: TIARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A temple ornament\ncryptic definition \u2013 a TIARA might be an ornament for the \"temple\" on your 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: Involved in a quest for old things (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTIQUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: old things\n(in a 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: Competitors will be on edge in these arenas (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE RINKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Competitors will be on edge in these arenas\ncryptic 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: Sends for\u00a0instructions (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sends for\ndouble 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: Sad reflection about everything in Texas city (6)","output":"### Answer: DALLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Texas city\nSAD reversed\/\"reflection\", around ALL=\"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: Wrath possibly shown by head (4)","output":"### Answer: CAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: head\nI think this refers to CAPE Wrath 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: Twice reduced by 50% (4)","output":"### Answer: ONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Twice reduced by 50%\ncryptic definition \u2013 the meaning of the word \"Twice\", reduced by 50%, might give 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: Take it away from work (4)","output":"### Answer: EASY \n ### Explanation: Not quite sure how to parse this \u2013 had to use \"Check\" to make sure it wasn't EASE\n Is it\u00a0that you can \"Take it\" EASY when \"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: Is in toilet dealing with son in a state (9)","output":"### Answer: WISCONSIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nIS, inside WC=\"toilet\", plus (son 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: Jumps on\u00a0fools (4)","output":"### Answer: MUGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jumps on\ndouble 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: Most strong tackles ultimately at United match (8)","output":"### Answer: STOUTEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most strong\nultimate letter of [tackle]S, plus TO=\"at\", plus U[nited], plus TEST=\"match\" in rugby or 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: Intellectual pieces detailed story (6)","output":"### Answer: MENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intellectual\nMEN=\"pieces\" in chess, plus TAL[e]=\"story\" without its tail or \"de-tailed\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 ring road join road north? (6)","output":"### Answer: ORDAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Will\nO=\"ring\", plus RD=\"road\", plus AI=A1=\"road\", plus 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: They help pick up each run with dribbles (8)","output":"### Answer: EARDROPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They help pick up\n\"pick up\" as in to be able to hear. EA[ch], plus R[un], plus DROPS=\"dribbles\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 from game, nice to make movies (6)","output":"### Answer: CINEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: movies\nHidden reversed, or \"Retiring from\": [g]AME NIC[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: Roll for bad heel, so king starts (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SICK LIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Roll for bad\nLIST=\"heel\"=to lean to one side, with SIC=\"so\" plus K[ing] starting ahead 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: Drunk back late gets drink (5,3)","output":"### Answer: BLACK TEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink\n(back 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: Extremely poor setters no longer possessed pens (6)","output":"### Answer: LOWEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extremely poor\nWE=\"setters\", penned=confined inside LOST=\"no longer possessed\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 home Eric, essentially, during double (8)","output":"### Answer: INSPIRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheer\nIN=\"home\", plus the essentials\/centre of [E]RI[c] inside SPIT[ting image of]=\"double\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 skill concerning French thinker (6)","output":"### Answer: SARTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: French thinker\nS[pecial], plus ART=\"skill\", plus RE=\"concerning\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Man United player approaching half-time without oxygen (3,3)","output":"### Answer: RED HOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very busy\nRED=\"Man United player\" \u2013 the team are known as the 'Red Devils', plus H[alf] T[ime] outside O[xygen]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 calm here and passes (8)","output":"### Answer: EYEBALLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looks\nEYE=\"calm here\" \u2013 as in 'calm in the eye of a storm', plus BALLS=\"passes\" e.g. of a 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: Quickly ace goes to moron \u2026 (4)","output":"### Answer: ASAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quickly\nA[ce] plus SAP=\"moron\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 knackers pitch and charges (9)","output":"### Answer: CASTRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: knackers\nCAST=\"pitch\"=throw, plus RATES=\"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: Or as seagulls fly for food? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: SAUSAGE ROLLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: food\n(Or as seagulls)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shots of models (7)","output":"### Answer: SITTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Easy shots\ndouble 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: Figurative French article written up \u2014 they dig Cantona up top (9)","output":"### Answer: NUMERICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figurative\nLA=\"French article\", reversed\/\"written up\"; with N[ational] U[nion of] M[ineworkers]=\"they dig\" plus ERIC above\/\"up 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: ie trawlerman's fishy spring produce? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: MINERAL WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: spring produce\n(ie trawlerman)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 page, spread goes through sea creatures (9)","output":"### Answer: GRAMPUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: sea creatures\nReversal\/\"Turning\" of P[age] plus MARG[arine], plus USES=\"goes 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: Isolated ones left sardines at sea (9)","output":"### Answer: ISLANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isolated ones\n(L[eft] sardines)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Eric Cantona act after performance (9,5)","output":"### Answer: ANTARCTIC OCEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Main\n(Eric Cantona 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: Nick's short match on grass (3,4)","output":"### Answer: COP SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nick\n=a police station. COP[e]=\"short match\", as 'cope with'=\"match\"; plus SHOP=\"grass\"=betray or inform 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: Player with loads of space taking time \u2014 back to Scholes (7)","output":"### Answer: ACTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Player\nACRES=\"loads of space\", around T[ime], plus the back letter of [Schole]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: Justify clash and tirade (7)","output":"### Answer: WARRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Justify\nWAR=\"clash\" plus RANT=\"tirade\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clip of footballer showing no hesitation (5)","output":"### Answer: SHEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clip\nAlan SHEAR[er]=\"footballer\", with no 'er' or \"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: After more shots, touring international's pathetic catch (8)","output":"### Answer: TIDDLIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: After more shots\n=more tiddly\/drunk. TIDDLER=\"pathetic catch\" around 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: One cold to walk over? (3,3)","output":"### Answer: ICE CAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: One cold to walk over?\n&lit definition \u2013 I=\"One\", plus C[old], plus reversal\/\"over\" of PACE=\"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: How arm is holding bags quite close (7)","output":"### Answer: WARMISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: quite close\nwarm=close when guessing e.g. a location, as opposed to cold=not close. Hidden in [Ho]W ARM IS H[olding]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ship's history after 12 boards (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPMAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of ship\nTOAST=\"history\", as in 'you're toast!' \/ 'you're history!', around PM=\"after 12\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: Public unmoved by direction of study (5)","output":"### Answer: CIVIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Public\na palindrome i.e. \"unmoved by direction of study\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 spat feathers, initially, taking chaotic night bus to house (9)","output":"### Answer: BUNFIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than one spat\nF[eathers], housed by (night 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: To put things straight on before my daughter (3,3,6)","output":"### Answer: FOR THE RECORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: To put things straight\nFORTH=\"on\", plus ERE=\"before\", plus COR=\"my!\", plus D[aughter]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Web designer gives one a turn (12)","output":"### Answer: ARACHNOPHOBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Web designer gives one a turn\ncryptic definition \u2013 with \"Web designer\"=spider"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A head cold \u2014 and a paper it spoilt (3,6)","output":"### Answer: PER CAPITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A head\n(c[old] a paper 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: About to suffer from alcohol consumption, seeing shrink (5)","output":"### Answer: WINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrink\nC[irca]=\"About\", consumed by WINE=\"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: Lines of one metre given minor revolution! (7)","output":"### Answer: COUPLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lines of one metre\nCOUP=\"revolution\", with the diminutive suffix -LET, so \"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: Pocket rocket's last one to get up (7)","output":"### Answer: TROUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pocket\n=to appropriate money etc. [rocke]T, plus ROUSER=\"one to get 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: Model's only clothing at the scene (2-4)","output":"### Answer: ONSITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: at the scene\nSIT=\"Model\", with ONE=\"only\" clothing 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 there, soldiers empty this for scraps (8)","output":"### Answer: ODDMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: scraps\nODD=\"Out there\", plus MEN=\"soldiers\", plus an empty T[hi]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: Slap the bonkers (not their bottoms!) (6)","output":"### Answer: THWACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slap\nTH[e] plus WACK[y]=bonkers, without their bottoms"}
{"instruction":"You 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 initiative, when storing energy (6)","output":"### Answer: DERIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gain\nDRIVE=\"initiative\", storing E[nergy]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to \"on\", chill gear downstairs (9)","output":"### Answer: LOINCLOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: gear downstairs\n(to on chill)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 fan \u2014 is it in the box I packed up? (13)","output":"### Answer: EXHIBITIONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flash fan\n=a fan of flashing. (is it in the box 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: Island's Casanova to start misleading date (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Island\nan Italian island. C[asanova], plus APRI=APR[il] 1, or April the 1st=April Fool's Day=\"misleading 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: C-word looks extremely inadequate \u2014 one's for hanging! (8)","output":"### Answer: COATHOOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: one's for hanging\nC, plus OATH=\"word\", plus [l]OOK[s] without its 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: To save editor, I took notice after raise (3,5)","output":"### Answer: PUT ASIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: To save\nED[itor], plus I, plus SAT UP=\"took notice\", all reversed\/\"after raise\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 present her date ordered (13)","output":"### Answer: TENDERHEARTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\nTENDER=\"present\" or offer a proposal, plus (her 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: In Barcelona, the head bouncer marks space (5,4)","output":"### Answer: ELBOW ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: space\nEL=\"In Barcelona, the\", plus BOW=\"head\" of a ship, plus ROO=kangaroo=\"bouncer\", plus M[arks]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 contemplate a chop reserved for Spaniard's meal (8)","output":"### Answer: GAZPACHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spaniard's meal\nGAZ[e]=\"Briefly contemplate\", plus (a chop)* re-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: Stocked by seafront supermarkets, they're top styles (8)","output":"### Answer: HAIRCUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: top styles\n*Edit thanks to PGreen \u2013\u00a0*[se]**afro**[nt] and [su]**perm**[arkets] both stock haircuts ~~maybe HUTS=\"seafront\", around\/stocking AI=A1=\"super\", so RC=\"markets\"?~~"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peacekeeping force works in harmony (6)","output":"### Answer: UNISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: harmony\nU[nited] N[ations]=\"Peacekeeping force\", plus IS ON=\"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: Looser sediment holds up enticing digs (3,3)","output":"### Answer: DES RES \n ### Explanation: Definition: enticing digs\n=desirable residence. Hidden reversed\/\"holds up\" in [Loo]SER SED[iment]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 scores in audition (5)","output":"### Answer: ALLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Share out\nsounds like 'a lot' =\"scores in audition\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 dresses and French cloth, showing figure (8)","output":"### Answer: TETRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: figure\n=a four sided polygon. TON=\"Measure\" around\/\"dresses\": ET=\"and [in] French\", plus RAG=\"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: Two ways around a northern desert (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: desert\n=abandon=desert. ST[reet] and R[oa]D=\"Two ways\", around A 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: Aroused \u2014 and with a week to cavort (8)","output":"### Answer: AWAKENED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Aroused\n(and 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: One's taken to court and released (6)","output":"### Answer: ISSUED \n ### Explanation: Definition: released\n**I** + 'S=\"**One**'s\", plus SUED=\"taken to 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: Urge to lift top, like a terribly round fellow (11)","output":"### Answer: KLEPTOMANIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urge to lift\n(top like a)*, around MAN=\"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: Incline to listen to key virtuoso? (5)","output":"### Answer: LISZT \n ### Explanation: Definition: key virtuoso\n=a virtuoso pianist. Sounds like 'list'=\"Incline to listen\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 in baroque entrances (9)","output":"### Answer: RENASCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coming back\n(entrances)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stripping off, ruin party in church buildings (9)","output":"### Answer: RECTORIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: church buildings\n[w]REC[k]=\"Stripping off, ruin\", plus TORIES=\"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: Greek writer making comeback with the main work (5)","output":"### Answer: AESOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek writer\nrev[SEA]=\"making comeback with the main\", plus OP[us]=\"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: Dossier on drug-addled maestro drawing attention (4,7)","output":"### Answer: HIGH PROFILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: drawing attention\nHIGH=\"drug-addled\", PRO=\"maestro\", FILE=\"Dossier\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One needs the wine abroad for a little fish (6)","output":"### Answer: ALEVIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: a little fish\n=a young fish. A=\"One\", plus LE VIN=\"the wine\" in French\/\"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: Counsel care home to accommodate retiring strongman (8)","output":"### Answer: HERACLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: strongman\nHidden\/\"home to\" and reversed\/\"retiring\", in [Coun]SEL CARE H[ome]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 interrupted by white flash (6)","output":"### Answer: SWANKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: flash\nSKY=TV \"Broadcaster\", around WAN=\"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: Pompous pair not out, but one might take you out! (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSASSIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: one might take you out\nASS ASS=a pair of asses=\"Pompous pair\", plus IN=\"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: Request to plug play, with fun lines for flier (2,1,7)","output":"### Answer: TO A SKYLARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a poem by Shelley. ASK=\"Request\", inside\/\"to plug\": TOY=\"play\" plus LARK=\"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: Affected by movement composer's introduced to sign of approval (6-4)","output":"### Answer: TRAVEL SICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Affected by movement\nRAVEL'S=\"composer's\", inside TICK=\"sign 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: Turn away from state capital of Texas (5)","output":"### Answer: AVERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turn away\nAVER=\"state\", plus the capital letter of T[exas]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 again forged a loose alliance (4,8)","output":"### Answer: OPEN MARRIAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: loose alliance\n(Emperor 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 small isle's in the drink, or one part of it (6,3)","output":"### Answer: TASMAN SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: one part of it\n=a part of the \"drink\" or seas. A S[mall] [Isle of] MAN, inside TEA=\"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: Neighbour has an objection (4)","output":"### Answer: ABUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neighbour\nA BUT=\"an objection\""}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0art movement (4)","output":"### Answer: DADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pop\ndouble definition: an informal term for father=\"Pop\"; =\"art 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: Penniless sailor eats not a single meal (2,4,6)","output":"### Answer: ON ONE\u2019S UPPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penniless\nO[rdinary] S[eaman]=\"sailor\" around\/\"eats\": NONE=\"not a single\" plus SUPPER=\"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: French town's housing monarch and heads of state assembled here? (10)","output":"### Answer: VERSAILLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: French town's housing monarch and heads of state assembled here?\n&lit \u2013 the palace of Louis XIV, and where the Treaty of Versailles was signed. VILLE'S=\"French town's\", around\/\"housing\": E[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"monarch\" and the heads of S[tate] A[ssembled]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shop sent to stock cover of Elton's Rocket Man (10)","output":"### Answer: STEPHENSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rocket Man\n[~~George~~* oops, thanks Eileen*]\u00a0Robert Stephenson designed the Rocket locomotive . (shop sent)* in a new Order, around\/\"to stock\" E[lto]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: Table implement's not sharp enough, needing injection of power (9)","output":"### Answer: TOOTHPICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Table implement\nTOO THICK=\"not sharp enough\", around P[ower]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 zero degrees for the man at the top (5)","output":"### Answer: OBAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: the man at the top\nO=\"zero\", plus B[achelor of] A[rts] and M[aster of] A[rts]=\"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: Way to get through Fathers and Sons (4)","output":"### Answer: PASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Way to get through\nPAS=\"Fathers\", plus S[ons]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 away from place to see better star (4)","output":"### Answer: VEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: star\na star in the constellation Lyra. VEGA[s]=\"place to see better [someone who bets]\", with its back 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: Neglect to finish touring Dixie? (6)","output":"### Answer: DISUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Neglect\nDIE=\"finish\", around S[outh] U[nited] S[tates]=\"Dixie\""}
{"instruction":"You 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, Paul pens some rude ones, like damn? (4-6,5)","output":"### Answer: FOUR LETTER WORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Here, Paul pens some rude ones, like damn\nThe clue is made up of FOUR LETTER 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: Surprised, out and out? (6,7)","output":"### Answer: CAUGHT NAPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Surprised,\nCAUGHT=\"out\" in cricket, plus NAPPING=\"out\"=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: Redundant, not given any work (for dough) did you say? (8)","output":"### Answer: UNNEEDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Redundant\nSounds like 'un-kneaded' or dough that has not been 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: Mixed bag in anomaly, a few minutes of deep inspiration? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: FAG BREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: a few minutes of deep inspiration\n\"inspiration\" in the sense of breathing in. (bag)* in FREAK=\"anomaly\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 pickle sandwiches, mate! (6)","output":"### Answer: SPOUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mate\nP[iano]=\"Soft\", sandwiched inside SOUSE=\"pickle\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Circling river, arrived at cave (6)","output":"### Answer: GROTTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cave\nR[iver] inside GOT TO=\"arrived 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: For a motorist, the early evening 12? (8-2,4)","output":"### Answer: LIGHTING UP TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: For a motorist, the early evening\nthe time when cars have to put on their lights. Could also refer to a FAG 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: Biting flower, character partied (8)","output":"### Answer: CAROUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: partied\nCARD=\"character\", around OUSE=\"flower\"=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: Prune, I gathered, not ready to eat (6)","output":"### Answer: UNRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not ready to eat\n(Prune 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: Novel, go away, might you say? (1,7,2,5)","output":"### Answer: A PASSAGE TO INDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\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: Agent getting money back for small puppy? (6)","output":"### Answer: YAPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: small puppy\nREP=\"Agent\" plus PAY=\"money\", all reversed\/\"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: Silver, perhaps, Maggie has set in recess (3,3)","output":"### Answer: PEG LEG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Silver, perhaps\nLong John Silver, perhaps. PEG=\"Maggie\", plus GEL=\"set\" reversed\/\"in 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: Ten in play for a little scene (7)","output":"### Answer: DIORAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: little scene\nIO=10=\"Ten\" in DRAMA=\"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: Kid drinking Cinzano, peer group says 13! (5)","output":"### Answer: SPROG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kid\nBOTTOMS UP of [say]S [grou]P [pee]R [Cinzan]O [drinkin]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: Enclose one magazine inside another (7)","output":"### Answer: SHEATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Enclose\nHEAT in SHE are the magazines"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in relationship aren't suitable \u2014 to become these? (7)","output":"### Answer: PARENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some in relationship aren't suitable \u2014 to become these\nHidden in [relationshi]P AREN'T S[uitable]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Retaining act, routine reforms resolved (6,3)","output":"### Answer: IRONED OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: resolved \n(routine)* around DO=\"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: Constant going straight \u2014 but not to the top? (7)","output":"### Answer: ENDLESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Constant\nI think this is [b]END LESS=\"going straight\" without the top 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: Small vehicle was in a collision (6)","output":"### Answer: STRUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: was in a collision\nS[mall] plus TRUCK=\"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: Your health is of least importance? Drink! (7,2)","output":"### Answer: BOTTOMS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Your health\nBOTTOM=\"of least importance\", plus SUP=\"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: Again ask for employment to gain work (7)","output":"### Answer: REAPPLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Again ask for employment\nREAP=\"gain\" plus PLY=\"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: Two legs \u2014 where to break one? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON STAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: where to break one\nas in 'break a leg' ON STAGE. ON=\"leg\" side in cricket, STAGE=\"leg\" of a sporting 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: Don't open bag \u2014 run! (6)","output":"### Answer: LADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: run\n[b]LADDER=\"bag\" without its opening 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: Stick around island that's sweet (7)","output":"### Answer: GLUCOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nGLUE=\"Stick\" around COS=Greek \"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: Describing organs way up under base of liver (5)","output":"### Answer: RENAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Describing organs\nLANE=\"way\" reversed\/\"up\", and under [live]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: Urge forward \u2014 without a goal, player doesn't finish (5)","output":"### Answer: IMPEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Urge forward\n[**a**]IM=\"goal\" \"without **a**\", plus PEL[e]=\"player 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: Happen to bring up Italy going top (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSPIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Happen\nTRA[**I**]N=\"bring up\", with **I**[taly] going away, plus SPIRE=\"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: Breaking one's heart, 1-0, England out (3-7)","output":"### Answer: NON-ALIGNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: out\n(n I O England)*, where **n**=\"o**n**e's heart\", and I O=\"1-0\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: Plant penning a new song (7)","output":"### Answer: DITTANY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant \n=a herb. DITTY=\"song\" around A 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: Feature for cap? Shortly get wag (7)","output":"### Answer: EARFLAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature for cap?\nEAR[n]=\"Shortly get\", plus FLAP=\"wag\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 one under keeper's back with pass attempt blocked (7)","output":"### Answer: BIRDIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shot one under \ngone one shot under par in golf. [keepe]R's back letter, plus DIE=\"pass\", all inside (blocked by) BID=\"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: Description of tree in farm next to fences? (7)","output":"### Answer: BRANCHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Description of tree\nRANCH=\"farm\", fenced by BY=\"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: In one section, needs nutmeg for cooking (11)","output":"### Answer: UNSEGMENTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: In one section\n(needs nutmeg)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 national side, not half (3)","output":"### Answer: BRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter\nBRA[zil]"}
{"instruction":"You 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: Joe Hart makes one silly bloomer (9,9)","output":"### Answer: JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomer\n(Cruel Joe Hart makes **I**)*, where the **I**=\"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: Being from Africa, wanting English win (5)","output":"### Answer: ELAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being from Africa\n=an antelope. E[nglish] plus LAND=\"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: Nation to watch players, missing start (5)","output":"### Answer: YEMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nation\n[e]YE MEN=\"watch players\", missing its starting 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: Becoming active again, finally striker offside: Spain moving up (9)","output":"### Answer: RENASCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Becoming active again\n[strike]R [offsid]E [Spai]N plus ASCENT=\"moving 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: Ball on head to turn cup tie (7)","output":"### Answer: TOPKNOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ball on head\nPOT=\"cup\", reversed\/\"to turn\", plus KNOT=\"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: Out on the town: certain half of Belgians drunk (11)","output":"### Answer: CELEBRATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out on the town\n(certain Belg[ians])"}
{"instruction":"You 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 longer than away supporter (7)","output":"### Answer: OUTSTAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop longer\nOUT=\"away\", plus STAY=\"supporter\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 extra time? Add time on (7)","output":"### Answer: ETAGERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stand\nE[xtra] T[ime] plus AGE=\"time\", plus RE=\"on\" the subject 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: Used to be what in Germany? (3)","output":"### Answer: WAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Used to be \nWAS=\"what\" 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: First home international to divide most of country (7)","output":"### Answer: INITIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: First \nIN=\"home\", plus I[nternational] dividing most of ITAL[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: Equalises against Spain \u2014 topless men drink outside (5,2)","output":"### Answer: EVENS UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Equalises\nV[ersus] E[spana]=\"against Spain\", inside [m]EN plus SUP=\"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: Struggle to stop cross going over head, showing audacity (11)","output":"### Answer: FORWARDNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: audacity\nWAR=\"Struggle\", stopping inside FORD=\"cross\", both going over NESS=\"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: Bird with Chelsea player? John initially? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BLUE JAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nBLUE=\"Chelsea player\", plus JAY=J=J[ohn]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to run out and play (7)","output":"### Answer: ROSTRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stage\nR[un] O[ut], plus STRUM=\"play\" a 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: Stones handled by him? Caught one in fight (7)","output":"### Answer: DUELLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: one in fight \nSounds (\"Caught\", as 'catch'='hear') like 'jeweller'=\"Stones handled 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: Go over to fellow player (7)","output":"### Answer: BATSMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: player\nSTAB=\"Go\"=attempt, reversed\/\"over\", plus MAN=\"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: Be sub twice \u2014 Gareth Bale fit to swap wingers? (7,5,11)","output":"### Answer: CABBAGE WHITE BUTTERFLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: wingers\n(Be sub twice Gareth Bale 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: Beginning? Ready to get knocked out? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: YEAR DOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\n(Ready 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: Not very old England manager making money abroad (3)","output":"### Answer: SEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: money abroad\na hundredth of a yen. S[**v**]EN Goran Eriksson=\"old England manager\", without the **v**[ery]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, as if by design? That's dubious (1,3,5)","output":"### Answer: A BIT FISHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dubious\n(Hit as if 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: Clothes horse in legionnaire regalia (5)","output":"### Answer: AIRER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothes horse\nHidden in [legionn]AIRE R[egalia]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 coat draped around Posh Spice (5)","output":"### Answer: SUMAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spice\nS[mall] plus MAC[kintosh]=\"coat\", around U[pper class]=\"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: One in two hundred initially order counterfeit racket (9)","output":"### Answer: CACOPHONY \n ### Explanation: Definition: racket\nA=\"One\", in CC=\"two hundred\" in Roman numerals, plus O[rder], plus PHONY=\"counterfeit\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sympathise with\u00a0panel (7)","output":"### Answer: CONSOLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sympathise with\ndouble 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: Fighter grabs large rope (7)","output":"### Answer: MARLINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: rope\na small rope wound around a larger one. MARINE=\"Fighter\" around 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: Rescue service overcomes obstacle to Caribbean island (5)","output":"### Answer: ARUBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caribbean island\nA[utomobile] A[ssociation]=\"Rescue service\", around RUB=\"obstacle\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 press writing (3,4)","output":"### Answer: DAB HAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expert\nDAB=\"press\" plus HAND=\"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: It appears after regularly adding a number (5)","output":"### Answer: DIGIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a number\nIT, after regular letters from [a]D[d]I[n]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: Tails begin to stop wagging \u2014 how sad! (7)","output":"### Answer: SHADOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tails\n=follows closely. S[top], plus (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: Industrial plant hummed before last energy cut off (7)","output":"### Answer: SMELTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Industrial plant\nSMELT=\"hummed\", as 'hum'=to have an unpleasant smell; plus ER[**e**]=\"before\", with the last **E**[nergy] 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: Maybe salesman returns with fortune (9)","output":"### Answer: PERCHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe\nREP=\"salesman\", reversed\/\"returns\"; plus CHANCE=\"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: What's left of joint account is donated to London arts venue (5)","output":"### Answer: ROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's left of joint\nthe butt of a marijuana joint. AC[count] inside R[oyal] O[pera] H[ouse]=\"London arts 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: Pierce\u00a0an ear (5)","output":"### Answer: SPIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pierce\ndouble definition, the second meaning an ear of 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: Indifference to strange new European research centre (9)","output":"### Answer: UNCONCERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indifference\nUNCO=\"strange\" (Scot); plus N[ew]; plus CERN=\"European research 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: Voice sounds camp on the radio (4)","output":"### Answer: BASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Voice\nsounds like 'base'=\"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: Liquidator gives pound to staff (6)","output":"### Answer: HITMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Liquidator\nHIT=\"pound\", plus MAN=\"staff\"=provide with 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: Fan finds trouble follows a heartless lie (10)","output":"### Answer: AFICIONADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fan\nADO=\"trouble\", following A plus FIC[t]ION=\"heartless 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: Mind if a horror film's given new ending? (6)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mind\nPSYCH[o] is the horror film, given a new 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: Director has way of working with British vigilantes (5,3)","output":"### Answer: LYNCH MOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: vigilantes\nDavid LYNCH is the film \"Director\", plus M[odus] O[perandi]=\"way of working\", plus B[ritish]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One fixing deal? He tends to be confined inside (9)","output":"### Answer: CARPENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One fixing dea\n\"deal\"=a soft wood. CARER=\"He tends\", with PENT=\"confined\" 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: Pavlovian behaviour \u2014 young animal left, captivated by sound of bell (8)","output":"### Answer: DROOLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pavlovian behaviour\nIvan Pavlov did experiments on dogs' salivating. [kanga]ROO=\"young animal\", plus L[eft], inside DING=\"sound of bell\". Does ROO=young kangaroo?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ain't got nuffink to wear (4)","output":"### Answer: FRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wear\nFORAY=\"Sally\", without O=\"nuffink\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 clean tables when last of breakfast is removed (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They clean\nCHAR[**t**]S=\"tables\", with [breakfas]**T** 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: Diversion created when derringer shot outside hotel (3,7)","output":"### Answer: RED HERRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Diversion\n(derringer)* around H[otel]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 swimmer, heading off following attack (8)","output":"### Answer: UNAFRAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Confident\n[T]UNA=\"swimmer\" with its head off; plus F[ollowing]; plus RAID=\"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: \"Cancel order\", said Greek character entering the Netherlands (8)","output":"### Answer: DISANNUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancel\n(said)*, where \"order\" is the anagrind; plus NU=\"Greek character\" inside NL=\"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: Beat chest when claiming third in ping-pong (6)","output":"### Answer: STENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: pong\n(chest)* around the third letter of [pi]N[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: African travellers are boarding boat (6)","output":"### Answer: TUAREG \n ### Explanation: Definition: African travellers\nAfrican nomads. ARE, inside TUG=\"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: Knock over hot drink (4)","output":"### Answer: PUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knock\nH[ot], plus SUP=\"drink\"; all reversed\/\"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: Maybe boxer's order the last bit of bread (4)","output":"### Answer: HEEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: last bit of bread\nHEEL can also be an order given to a boxer 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: Take away journalist found in the Channel (6)","output":"### Answer: DEDUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take away\nED[itor]=\"journalist\" inside DUCT=\"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: Accountant pants moving windlass (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPSTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: windlass\n=a mechanism for winding in cables or rope. C[hartered] A[ccountant] plus (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: Coastline developed in parts (9)","output":"### Answer: SECTIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in parts\n(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: Sat in swimming school round the corner (5)","output":"### Answer: POSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sat\nPOD=\"swimming school\" of e.g. whales; around S[outh] E[ast]=\"corner\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 of fighting in A & E (5)","output":"### Answer: AWARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Informed\nWAR=\"fighting\" in 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: Simpleton is disorderly or amusing (9)","output":"### Answer: IGNORAMUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simpleton\n(or 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: Soldier hurt still (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: still\nR[oyal] E[ngineer]=\"Soldier\", plus STING=\"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: Putting Italian in charge is silliness (6)","output":"### Answer: LEVITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: silliness\nIT[alian] in LEVY=\"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: Irish lad gets to church for mystical meeting (6)","output":"### Answer: SEANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: mystical meeting\nSEAN=\"Irish lad\" plus 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: Pageant entertained man of honour (7)","output":"### Answer: GALAHAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: man of honour\n=a knight of King Arthur's Round Table. GALA=\"Pageant\", plus HAD=\"entertained\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One third of German coal is explosive (9)","output":"### Answer: GELIGNITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: explosive\n=an explosive chemical. A third of the letters in GE[rman], plus LIGNITE=vegetable matter on its way to becoming \"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: Plane crashed here (5)","output":"### Answer: NEPAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: here\na\u00a0somewhat\u00a0unfortunate reference \u2013 there was a crash in Nepal earlier this year. (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: Time to muse (5)","output":"### Answer: ERATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: muse\n=the Greek Muse of lyric love poetry. ERA=\"Time\" plus 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: Sober and satisfied, when outside batting (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sober\nCONTENT=\"satisfied\", outside IN=currently \"batting\" 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: Second year stops logical processes (7)","output":"### Answer: SYSTEMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: logical processes\nS[econd] plus Y[ear] plus STEMS=\"stops\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 about sailor's delay (6)","output":"### Answer: RETARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: delay\nRED=\"Embarassed\" around TAR=\"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: Misery for some French couple (7)","output":"### Answer: DESPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Misery\nDES=\"some [in] French\"; plus PAIR=\"couple\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 has tea in country house (5)","output":"### Answer: DACHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: country house\n=a Russian country house or cottage. DA=\"Father\" plus 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: Canon's study includes liturgy and scripture (9)","output":"### Answer: CRITERION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Canon\nCON=\"study\" around both of: RITE=\"liturgy\" and R[eligious] I[nstruction]=\"scripture\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 the Spanish officer (7)","output":"### Answer: COLONEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: officer\nCOLON=\"Stop\"=a punctuation mark, plus 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: Musician is quiet in supporting part (5)","output":"### Answer: PIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\nP[iano]=\"quiet\" in PIER=\"supporting 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: Trial marriage produces international confrontation (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TEST MATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: international confrontation\nTEST=\"Trial\", plus MATCH=\"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: Madman claims Pluto is barely seen (6)","output":"### Answer: NUDIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: is barely seen\nNUT=\"Madman\", around DIS=\"Pluto\", the 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: Closure is imminent, when project leader goes (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Closure\n[**p**]ENDING=\"imminent\", minus **p**[roject]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 quantities in Slough? See the publicity! (9)","output":"### Answer: SHEDLOADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Huge quantities\nSHED=\"Slough\"; plus LO=behold!=\"See\"; plus ADS=\"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: Virginia's deceptively lenient sweetheart (9)","output":"### Answer: VALENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweetheart\nV[irgini]A, abbreviation for the US state; plus [the 's indicates 'has'] (lenient)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shows Scene VI is badly written (7)","output":"### Answer: EVINCES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clearly shows\n(Scene VI)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Garbo hugs man in wedding venue (6)","output":"### Answer: GRETNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wedding venue\nGretna Green is famous as a wedding venue . GRETA Garbo , around N=chess notation for Knight, a piece or \"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: Acted without deceased becoming bloated (7)","output":"### Answer: DILATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloated\nDID=\"Acted\", around LATE=\"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: Scratching head, go back to exit (6)","output":"### Answer: EGRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: exit\n[r]EGRESS=\"go back\", \"Scratching\" its \"head\" letter 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: Girl to stray in woodland (5)","output":"### Answer: GROVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: woodland\nG[irl] plus ROVE=\"stray\""}
{"instruction":"You are 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 tantrum's a sad subject for a painting (5)","output":"### Answer: PIETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: sad subject for a painting\n=a depiction of the Virgin Mary crading the dead body of Jesus. I=\"One\" inside PET=\"tantrum\"; 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: Treat sadness with pills primarily in jars? (15)","output":"### Answer: ANTIDEPRESSANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Treat sadness with pills primarily in jars\n(Treat sadness p[ills] 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: Match frames to hand painting? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: FINE ART \n ### Explanation: Definition: painting\nFIT=\"Match\", framing NEAR=\"to 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: Top one worrying? (7)","output":"### Answer: SWEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\nSWEATER=someone sweating=\"one worrying\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 out with date (3)","output":"### Answer: SEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make out\ndouble 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: Do motorist: drink shows up (11)","output":"### Answer: SCREWDRIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: drink shows up\nSCREW=\"Do\"=have sex with; plus DRIVER=\"motorist\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Hello! \u2014 event getting spread (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ON THE LEVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Open\n(Hello 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: Son stops drivers parking right now (4)","output":"### Answer: ASAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: right now\nS[on] inside A[utomobile] A[ssociation]=\"drivers\", plus 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: Centre to massage with rub down (4)","output":"### Answer: SAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: rub down\nthe centre of [mas]S[age], plus AND=\"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: Plant with a label and band name (10)","output":"### Answer: WATERMELON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nW[ith] plus A plus TERM=\"label\" plus E[lectric] L[ight] O[rchestra]=\"band\" plus N[ame]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 online: ad is about male concerned with length? (11)","output":"### Answer: DIMENSIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: concerned with length\n(online ad is 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: Court following a law (3)","output":"### Answer: ACT \n ### Explanation: Definition: law\nC[our]T following 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: Sending back case, not opening wine \u2026 (7)","output":"### Answer: RETSINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n[c]ANISTER=\"case\" without its opening letter, and reversed\/sent 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: \u2026 check one against another? (7)","output":"### Answer: CHIANTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\n=another wine. CH[eck] is a chess abbreviation, plus I=\"one\", plus ANTI=\"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: Tender working with surgeries? (10,5)","output":"### Answer: REGISTERED NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tender working with surgeries\n(Tender surgeries)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Baptisms of fire, at the start USA's in round (9)","output":"### Answer: AFFUSIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baptisms\n(of f[ire] USA's 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: Touching man below belt (7)","output":"### Answer: TANGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Touching\nGENT=\"man\" below TAN=\"belt\"=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: Drive with more speed, no top covering German racing car (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: racing car\nDR[ive] with [F]ASTER=\"more speed, no top\" around G[erman]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 look outside cell (5)","output":"### Answer: PETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: cell\nslang for a prison cell. T[ime] with PEER=\"look\" outside 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: Masters entry with sheep, most of flock breaking away (9)","output":"### Answer: ELSEWHERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: away\nI think this is Ernie ELS who enters the Masters tournament, plus EWE=\"sheep\", with HER[d]=\"most of flock\" breaking 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: Range Rover, initially following Queen as one shot bears (6)","output":"### Answer: SIERRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Range\nR[over] following ER=\"Queen\", inside (as I)*, where I=\"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: Cornish town: its leader is not available for locals (7)","output":"### Answer: NATIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: locals\n**S**T IVES=\"Cornish town\", with its leader **S** replaced with N[ot] A[vailable]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 angry really about royal (5)","output":"### Answer: SORER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More angry\nSO=\"really\" plus RE=\"about\" plus R[oyal]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 poster found in Morecambe by end of June (9)","output":"### Answer: ERADICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove\nAD=\"poster\" in ERIC Morecambe the comedian, plus AT=\"by\", plus [Jun]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: Cut up rubbish suit (9)","output":"### Answer: PINSTRIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suit\nSNIP=\"Cut\", reversed\/\"up\"; plus TRIPE=\"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: Muse close to Lucian smeared with oil paint (8)","output":"### Answer: EMULSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: paint\n(Muse [Lucia]**n** oil)*, where the\u00a0**n** is the closing letter of Lucian"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Security person turned over identification (4,3)","output":"### Answer: NAME TAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: identification\nGATE MAN=\"Security person\", reversed\/\"turned 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: Student and lecturer to make most of time (7)","output":"### Answer: LEARNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Student\nL[ecturer] plus EARN=\"make\", plus ER[a]=\"most 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: One pegs out pants (6)","output":"### Answer: UNDIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: pants\nUN=dialect [or French] for \"One\", plus DIES=\"pegs 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: Midge swallowed by medic, an artist (5)","output":"### Answer: DURER \n ### Explanation: Definition: artist\nAlbrecht Durer is the artist. Midge URE is a singer, inside D[octo]R=\"medic\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 in good position (5)","output":"### Answer: NICHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: position\nH[otel] in NICE=\"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: Found a cartoon character in charge of some rocks (11)","output":"### Answer: METAMORPHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of some rocks\nMET=\"Found\" plus A plus MORPH=\"cartoon character\" plus I[n] C[harge]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 two protub\u00aderances around front of pate (7)","output":"### Answer: EARPLUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: an ear protector. EAR and LUG=\"two protuberances\", around the front letter of P[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: Finish off drink at party, imbibing water in the end (7)","output":"### Answer: TORPEDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finish off\nTOPE=to \"drink\" hard regularly, plus DO=\"party\", around [wate]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: It's 10 of diamonds here: schoolmates not to play (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MOHS SCALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's 10 of diamonds here\na hardness scale, where 10=diamonds. (schoolmates)* minus the letters of \"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: Briefly smelt, holding a foul spirit (5)","output":"### Answer: SATAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: foul spirit\nSTAN[k]=\"Briefly smelt\", around 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: Put in box\u00a0after\u00a0end of race (4)","output":"### Answer: POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put in box\ntriple 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: Feminist, classy woman, to see about simple drink in Paris (2,8)","output":"### Answer: DE BEAUVOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feminist\nSimone de Beauvoir . DEB[utante]=\"classy woman\" and VOIR=\"to see\" around EAU=water=\"simple drink\" 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: Flower, 14 pounds, made of paste? (10)","output":"### Answer: RHINESTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: made of paste\n=an imitation diamond made of paste. RHINE=river=\"Flower\", plus STONE=\"14 pounds\" as a measure 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: A relative not subject to improvement (2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IS \n ### Explanation: Definition: not subject to improvement\nA SIS[ter]=\"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: Horror of locks? (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horror\n\"of locks?\" refers to dreadlocks the 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: My turn in amusing characters in European school (9)","output":"### Answer: GYMNASIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: European school\n=a name for some European secondary schools. Reversal\/\"turning\" of MY, inside (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: Closing brief rant, back Labour (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAVAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour\nRAV[e]=\"brief rant\", enclosed by TAIL=\"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 spurns singular difficulty (7)","output":"### Answer: SCORNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One spurns\nS[ingular] plus CORNER=\"difficulty\" as in 'they're in a tight corner 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: Minor ailment troubles pass away, if drinking lots of water (4,7)","output":"### Answer: DOGS DISEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Minor ailment\n=Australian term for any minor ailment. DOGS=worries or \"troubles\", plus DIE=\"pass away\", around SEAS=\"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: In island resort god maintains that endless source of wine (7,8)","output":"### Answer: MARTHA\u2019S VINEYARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: In island resort\nMARS=\"god\", around THA[t], plus VINEYARD=\"source 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: End of mate, lost (5)","output":"### Answer: TELOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: End\n=aim or purpose. Hidden in [ma]TE LOS[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: My! Tremendous sound as birds gather to do this (7)","output":"### Answer: MIGRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: birds gather to do this\nsounds like 'My! Great', where Great=\"Tremendous\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 work about the East (7)","output":"### Answer: RUTHENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: European\na member of a branch of the Ukrainian people. RUN=\"work\" around THE, plus 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: Rents rise, tho' university is in trouble (5,3)","output":"### Answer: HIRES OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rents\n(rise tho U[niversity])"}
{"instruction":"You 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 conceit, working out intelligent design (8,7)","output":"### Answer: CREATION SCIENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: intelligent design\n(Increase conceit)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and male goddess joins together as this? (13)","output":"### Answer: HERMAPHRODITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: as this\nHER=\"Female\" plus M[ale] plus APHRODITE=\"goddess\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 heads here having horse speed right up (5,8)","output":"### Answer: MOUNT RUSHMORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leader heads here\nMOUNT=\"horse\", plus RUSH MORE=\"speed right 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: React to loud music with report to leader (8)","output":"### Answer: HEADBANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: React to loud music\nBANG=\"report\" after HEAD=\"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: Was flipping struggling to get gold (7)","output":"### Answer: TOGGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Was flipping\n(get 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: Raising what men produce is leading to retribution (7)","output":"### Answer: NEMESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: retribution\nSEMEN=\"what men produce\", reversed\/\"Raising\", plus 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: Back troops into public space (5)","output":"### Answer: AGORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: public space\na public space in ancient Greece. AGO=\"Back\", plus R[oyal] A[rtillery]=\"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: Remove a coat \u2014 or more! (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STRIP OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove a coat\n=Remove a coat of paint; or =remove a coat, and the rest of 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: He takes lead in play (6)","output":"### Answer: DANIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: He\n(lead in)*. not sure if there's more to the definition than \"He\" \u2013 maybe a Daniel who is an actor (Day-Lewis, Radcliffe)?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 pre-Rome's constitution they were the rulers (8)","output":"### Answer: EMPERORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they were the rulers\n(pre-Rome'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: My work in charge of those limited in their outlook (6)","output":"### Answer: MYOPIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: of those limited in their outlook\nMY plus OP=\"work\" plus IC=\"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: Point to go into in affluent German state (5)","output":"### Answer: REICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: German state\nE[ast]=\"Point\" inside RICH=\"affluent\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolver may be used when approaching big game (9)","output":"### Answer: TURNSTILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revolver may be used when approaching big game\ncryptic definition \u2013 a revolving gate to get to a sports game, rather than a gun to use against a game 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: No, when one's thought about it (2,10)","output":"### Answer: ON REFLECTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: when one's thought about it\n\"No\" could be clued as ON REFLECTION=> reversal of 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: Where unmarried person's records go, one after another? (2,6,4)","output":"### Answer: IN SINGLE FILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: one after another\ncryptic second definition of \"Where unmarried person's records 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: Victor or William? (9)","output":"### Answer: CONQUEROR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Victor\nSecond definition referring to William the Conqueror"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 apply a finish to education (5)","output":"### Answer: EXPEL \n ### Explanation: is this a cryptic definition or is there something else going 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: The presidio cynically admits stupidity (6)","output":"### Answer: IDIOCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: stupidity\nHidden in [pres]IDIO CY[nically]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 phase of Stone Age building (5,3)","output":"### Answer: STAGE ONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: First phase\n(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: Index needed for a digital computer? (6)","output":"### Answer: FINGER \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 an index FINGER might be used for a \"digital computer\"=someone who counts on their 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: Bless me! A strange get-together (8)","output":"### Answer: ASSEMBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: get-together\n(Bless me 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: Cattle\u00a0drives (6)","output":"### Answer: STEERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cattle\ndouble 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: Given help, salesman got out of debt (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: got out of debt\nREP=\"salesman\", given 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: Ruined temple right in the way, nobody turns up (9)","output":"### Answer: PARTHENON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruined temple\nR[ight] in PATH=\"way\", plus NONE=\"nobody\" reversed\/\"turns 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: He's responsible for the navy's ships \u2014 also drifters drifting (5,3,4)","output":"### Answer: FIRST SEA LORD \n ### Explanation: Definition: He's responsible for the navy's ships\n(also drifters)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 goes round by deep gorge (5)","output":"### Answer: ABYSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: deep gorge\nASS=\"Beast of burden\" goes round 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: Bad spirit permissible \u2014 it goes without saying (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPLICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it goes without saying\nIMP=\"Bad spirit\" plus LICIT=\"permissible\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Upholders of the Christian word (8)","output":"### Answer: LECTERNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upholders of the Christian word\ncryptic definition \u2013 desks that hold up e.g. Bibles or \"the Christian 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: Increases in cooked tripe for sale (12)","output":"### Answer: PROLIFERATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increases\n(tripe 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: Officer has association with us at work (9)","output":"### Answer: COLLEAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with us at work\nCOL[onel]=\"Officer\" with LEAGUE=\"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: Monkey business involving the head of military intelligence (8)","output":"### Answer: MISCHIEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monkey business\nMI'S CHIEF, or Military Intelligence'S 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 northern cousin seen out in South American capital (8)","output":"### Answer: ASUNCION \n ### Explanation: Definition: South American capital\ncapital of Paraguay. (A **n** cousin)*, where **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: Assurance that dad is about to see doctor (6)","output":"### Answer: APLOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Assurance\nPA=\"dad\", reversed\/\"about\", plus LO=look!=\"see\", plus MB=Bachelor of Medicine=\"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: Charge exorbitantly for a warm woollen coat (6)","output":"### Answer: FLEECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge exorbitantly\ndouble 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: Cryptic clue about northern relative (5)","output":"### Answer: UNCLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: relative\n(clue)* around 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: Builds up hopes with year for love (5)","output":"### Answer: HYPES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Builds up\n\"h**o**pes\", with Y[ear] in the place of **o**=zero=\"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: Drops covers swiftly, Statue of Liberty initially vanishes (9)","output":"### Answer: DISSOLVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: vanishes\nDIVES=\"Drops\", covering the initials of s[wiftly] S[tatue] o[f] L[iberty]. David Copperfield famously made the Statue of Liberty 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: One that doesn't like\u00a0men is with Schiffer ultimately in film (10)","output":"### Answer: MISANDRIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: One that doesn't like\u00a0men\nIS, plus AND=\"with\", plus [Schiffe]R, all in MIST=\"film\"=a thin layer or coating. Claudia Schiffer was engaged to 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: Maybe lady on stage bed is cut (4)","output":"### Answer: DIVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maybe lady on stage\nDIVA[n]=\"bed\" with its end cut off. Reference to the 'sawing a woman in half' magic 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: Cross fan out to get model shot (6,6)","output":"### Answer: CENTRE SPREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: model shot\nCENTRE=\"Cross\" as in to pass e.g. a football into the centre of the pitch; plus SPREAD=\"fan 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: Copperfield flies around a special location (5,2,5)","output":"### Answer: PRIDE OF PLACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: special location\n(Copperfield)* around A. Refers to another of Copperfield's illusions"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Copperfield illusion at Great Wall of China? (4-7)","output":"### Answer: WALK-THROUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rehearsal\nOne of Copperfield's illusions was walking through the Great 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: So, is a naan bread endlessly chewed with some water? (7,3)","output":"### Answer: ARABIAN SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: some water?\n(S[o] i[s] a naa[n] brea[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: Pole dancing with sex? Four charged (9)","output":"### Answer: EXPLOSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: charged\n(Pole sex IV)*, where IV is Roman numerals 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: One tying both hands around magician (5)","output":"### Answer: LACER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One tying\nL[eft] and R[ight] around ACE=\"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: They guide vehicle in street while reversing? (7)","output":"### Answer: SATNAVS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They guide\nVAN=\"vehicle\", in ST[reet], plus AS=\"while\" \u2013 all 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: Hand ring to females and disappear (4,3)","output":"### Answer: PASS OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: disappear\n=to disappear gradually. PASS=\"Hand\", plus O=\"ring\", plus F[emale] F[emale]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of sex mostly without chemistry (6)","output":"### Answer: SCHEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Proposal\nSE[x], outside CHEM[istry]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Claudia Schiffer to David Copperfield? Model for show? (6)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nClaudia Schiffer is an EX to David Copperfield, plus POSE=\"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: Fancy Sloanes get leg over in city (3,7)","output":"### Answer: LOS ANGELES \n ### Explanation: Definition: city\n(Sloanes)* around reversal\/\"over\" of 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: With individual, German the more open (5)","output":"### Answer: WIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: more open\nW[ith] plus I=\"Individual\" plus 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: Creature stuck, caught going swimming over source of oil? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TUSK SHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creature\na mollusc . (stu[**c**]k)* \u2013 \"swimming\" is the anagrind, **c**[aught] leaves=\"going\"; all over SHELL=the company that is a \"source 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: Run out of shelter (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOF \n ### Explanation: Definition: shelter\nR.O.=\"Run Out\" in cricket, plus 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: United Nations shortly have one escorted \u2014 2d (8)","output":"### Answer: UNVEILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2d\n=EXPOSE*=\"2\u2033, plus \"d\" \u2013*\u00a0*edit thanks to Stephen Briggs*. U[nited] N[ations], plus 'VE=[ha]'ve=\"shortly have\", plus I=\"one\" plus LED=\"escorted\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 shackles worn by American's partners (8)","output":"### Answer: HUSBANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: partners\nH[ard] plus BANDS=\"shackles\", around 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: Parts of ships with crew topless: Queen is sick (9)","output":"### Answer: TAFFRAILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parts of ships\n=the rail around the stern of a ship. [s]TAFF=\"crew topless\", plus R[egina]=\"Queen\" AILS=\"is 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: Puppet series that is missing entertaining frogs? (8)","output":"### Answer: SPAWNERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: frogs?\nPAWN=\"Puppet\", and SER[**ie**]S \u2013 **i.e.**=\"that is\" missing \u2013 goes around it\/entertains 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: Swift race here? 50\/1 twice placed crossing line (8)","output":"### Answer: LILLIPUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swift race here\n=a location in Jonathan's Swift's Gulliver's Travels, home to the Lilliputian race . L and I=\"50\/1\u2033 in Roman numerals, twice; plus PUT=\"place\", and around 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: Flick\u00a0nut (6)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flick\ndouble definition: the film\/\"Flick\", or a crazy 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: Watching assistant as most of Copperfield act's fantastic (4,2,10)","output":"### Answer: PAIR OF SPECTACLES \n ### Explanation: Definition:  Watching assistant\n(as Copperfiel[d] act'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: TV's curse? Left during live recording (5)","output":"### Answer: BLEEP \n ### Explanation: Definition: TV's curse\n=the replacement for a curse word on TV. L[eft] inside BE=exist=\"live\", plus EP=an extended play record\/\"recording\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 poser, briefly 3 down? David Copperfield's partner (4,7)","output":"### Answer: DORA SPENLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: David Copperfield's partner\nDavid Copperfield's partner in the Charles Dickens novel . (poser **LA** down)*, \"Model\" is the anagrind and **LA**=\"briefly 3\u2033=briefly 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: Frightened about ending in jail, like brothers in the hood (6)","output":"### Answer: COWLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: like brothers in the hood\nCOWED=\"Frightened\", about the ending in [jai]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: Rambling about getting put in charge (8)","output":"### Answer: INDIRECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rambling\nRE=\"about\", getting put in INDICT=\"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: Time Brussels gets boost from Germany (8)","output":"### Answer: TEUTONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: from Germany\nT[ime] plus E[uropean] U[nion]=\"Brussels\" plus TONIC=\"boost\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nail destroyed post providing backing for spire's ornament (6)","output":"### Answer: FINIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: spire's ornament\n=an ornament on top of e.g. a building. (Nail)*, after\/\"post\" a reversal\/\"backing\" of IF=\"providing\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 yearly payments for old people (12)","output":"### Answer: GRANDPARENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: old people\nGRAND=\"Massive\", plus P[er] A[nnum]=\"yearly\" plus RENTS=\"payments\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 pursues hygiene issue, maybe mine (4)","output":"### Answer: BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: maybe mine\n=e.g. a land mine. MB=Bachelor of Medicine=\"Doctor\", after B[ody] O[dour]=\"hygiene 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: Interpretation of Koran has religious craft (5,3)","output":"### Answer: NOAH\u2019S ARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: religious craft\n(Koran 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: Ebb of a strange sea is something sweet (8)","output":"### Answer: DEMERARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: something sweet\n=a sugar. Reversal\/\"Ebb\" of A RARE MED[iterranean]=\"a strange 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: One divided by unknown number's a problem for schoolkids (4)","output":"### Answer: ACNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: problem for schoolkids\nACE=\"One\", with its letters divided by N=\"unknown number\" *oops* *\u2013* e*dit thanks to Malcolm, muffin and Lorry in the comments\u00a0*~~C=constant=\"unknown 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: Smart thieves bamboozled suckers (7,5)","output":"### Answer: HARVEST MITES \n ### Explanation: Definition: suckers\n(Smart thieves)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 close to Ferrari in journeys westward (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIRIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drive\n=passion. [Ferrar]I in TRIPS=\"journeys\" reversed\/\"westward\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 writer's beginning to evoke tension (8)","output":"### Answer: SUSPENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: tension\nS[outh] plus US=\"American\" plus PEN=\"writer\" plus the beginning to E[voke]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 fast time Coe runs gets beaten (8)","output":"### Answer: METEORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very fast\n(time Coe **r**)*, where\u00a0**r**[uns] is a cricket 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: Join son further over the hill (6)","output":"### Answer: SOLDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Join\nS[on] plus OLDER=\"further over the hill\", as \"over the hill\"='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: Outstanding poetic entreaty to marry (4)","output":"### Answer: OWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outstanding\n'O, WED!' would be the \"poetic entreaty 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: It's possibly a suit likely to dress fool up (9)","output":"### Answer: LITIGABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's possibly a suit\n=it could lead to a lawsuit. LIABLE=\"likely\" around\/\"to dress\" GIT=\"fool\" reversed\/\"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: Refusal of agreement to keep Irish province (6)","output":"### Answer: DENIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Refusal\nDEAL=\"agreement\" around N[orthern] I[reland]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 playing Celtic, Man U side almost score (10,5)","output":"### Answer: INCIDENTAL MUSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: score\n=a musical score. IN=\"At home\", plus (Celtic Man U sid[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: Skirmish in wood for payment (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFRAYAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: payment\n=payment of costs or expenses. FRAY=\"Skirmish\" in DEAL=a plank 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: Hastened, say, to climb Alps? (5)","output":"### Answer: RANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alps?\nRAN=\"Hastened\", plus E.G.=for example=\"say\" reversed\/\"to 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: What makes CV an authoritative source (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: CHAPTER AND VERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: authoritative source\nC[hapter] and V[erse] would make CV"}
{"instruction":"You 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 warning Liberal about vote (3,7)","output":"### Answer: FOR EXAMPLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like\nFORE=\"warning\" in golf, AMPLE=\"Liberal, both about X=the mark made for a \"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: There's explosive material in this celebrity's ordeal (4,5)","output":"### Answer: STAR SHELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: There's explosive material in this\n=an ammunition shell used to illuminate the battlefield. STAR'S HELL=\"celebrity's ordeal\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Muscle spasm's back? Then help American casualty (8)","output":"### Answer: MASSETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muscle\n=a muscle used in mastication . the back of [spas]M, plus ASSET=\"help\", plus E[mergency] R[oom]=\"American [name for the] casualty\" department 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: It's still shrouded in mist, as I said (6)","output":"### Answer: STASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's still\nHidden in [mi]ST AS I S[aid]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in water dissolves evenly (4)","output":"### Answer: ISLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mass in water\neven letters of [d]I[s]S[o]L[v]E[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: One who dresses edgy characters in theatre, including butcher playing Spiderman? (6,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ROBERT THE BRUCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Spiderman?\" \u2013 Robert the Bruce took inspiration from a spider . ROBER=\"One who dresses\", plus the edges of T[heatr]E around (butcher)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 by daughter before home collapsed (5,2)","output":"### Answer: CAVED IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"collapsed\". CAVE=Latin for 'beware'=\"Warning\", plus D[aughter], plus IN=\"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: Ulster's top spot? Hint: Northern Ireland's ale's brewed but not seen drunk here (7,6)","output":"### Answer: RATHLIN ISLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Ulster's top spot\", the northernmost part of Northern Ireland and the location for Robert the Bruce's spider legend. \n(Hint N[orthern] Ireland's ale's)* minus (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: Silly way battle ends (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Silly\". \"battle\" ends IN AN 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: ASLEF missing point, going off bad weather warning (3,6)","output":"### Answer: FOG SIGNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"bad weather warning\". (ASL**E**F going)*, missing\u00a0**E**[ast]=\"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: Refuge provided by Macau? Silly move after cutback, it appears (9,6)","output":"### Answer: POLITICAL ASYLUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Refuge\". (Macau Silly)*, after: LOP reversed=\"cutback\", plus 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: Talked foolishly of car journey learner driver went on first (9)","output":"### Answer: DRIVELLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Talked foolishly\". DRIVE=\"car journey\", plus L[earner driver], plus LED=\"went on 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: One trying to gain love of woman with alarmed expression (5)","output":"### Answer: WOOER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"One trying to gain love of woman\". W[ith] plus OO-ER=\"alarmed expression\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Braveheart not heartless following impudence? That's noble (7)","output":"### Answer: GALLANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"noble\". The heart of [Br]A[ve], plus N[o]T heartless, after GALL=\"impudence\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 victory \u2014 poet cut cake first (11)","output":"### Answer: BANNOCKBURN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Scottish victory\" . Robert BURN[s]=\"poet\", with BANNOCK=\"cake\" 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: Spirit of type in egg flips (5)","output":"### Answer: GENIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Spirit\". Hidden reversed (\"of\u2026 flips\") in typE IN 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: Salt a setter confused with all but initially Epsom salts (9)","output":"### Answer: TARTRATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Salts\". TAR=sailor=\"Salt\", plus (a setter)* minus the initial of E[psom]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 invertebrate crab craftily hid around different pool mostly (10)","output":"### Answer: BRACHIOPOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Marine invertebrate\". (crab)*, plus HID around (poo[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: A lovable rogue, primarily (5,3)","output":"### Answer: ABOVE ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"primarily\". (A loveable)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 girl but no model, ultimately (6)","output":"### Answer: BRIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Game\". BRIDGE[t]=\"girl\" without the model T as its ultimate 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: Chap getting last letter from Mrs Brown (4)","output":"### Answer: STAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Chap\". Last letter from [Mr]S, plus TAN=\"brown\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Teased about large bottom at first \u2014 it's wet and messy (10)","output":"### Answer: BEDRAGGLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"wet and messy\". RAGGED=\"Teased\", around L[arge], with BED=\"bottom\" 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: Doesn't drink with sailor, as isn't at sea (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSTAINS \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Doesn't drink\". AB=Able-Bodied seaman=\"sailor\", plus (as 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: Wordplay comes across flipping poorly? Do this to make things tighter (4,2)","output":"### Answer: PULL IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Do this to make things tighter\". PUN=\"Wordplay\" going across ILL=\"poorly\" reversed\/\"flipping\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 newsreels (4)","output":"### Answer: SEWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: is this a variant spelling of sown=\"Broadcast\"? Or is \"Broadcast\" also a homophone indicator within the definition? \n(news)* with 'reels' as the 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: Expedite nothing at all at silly sounding gallery (10)","output":"### Answer: FACILITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Expedite\". FA='F***-All'=\"nothing at all\", plus CILI which sounds like \"silly\", plus TATE=\"gallery\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Buddhist priest caught having unholy smirk about theory of evolution (10)","output":"### Answer: LAMARCKISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"theory of evolution\". LAMA=\"Buddhist priest\", plus c[aught] with (smirk)* 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: One of 13, say, giving support to Harry and his mum (8)","output":"### Answer: TEENAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"One of 13, say\". TEE=\"support\" plus NAG=\"Harry\" plus ER is Prince Harry's grandmother?"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beware second hands on watch? (8)","output":"### Answer: LOOKOUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: the people\/hands \"on watch\". LOOK OUT=\"Beware\", plus S[econd]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cheerless? If no success at first, just try \u2026 (6)","output":"### Answer: WINTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cold and cheerless\". WIN=\"success\", plus TRY. Not sure what the \"If no\" is doing other than improving the surface\u00a0*Edit \u2013 see comments by Roger and David"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 try, try again \u2014 to be hot to trot? (2-2)","output":"### Answer: GO-GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"hot to trot\". GO=\"try\" and GO=\"try\" 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: Sticky stuff for baker or cook that's disgusting! (5)","output":"### Answer: DOUGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sticky stuff for baker\nDO=\"cook\", plus UGH=\"that's disgusting\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vigour shown as Brendan's getting in a state (9)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vigour\nI'M=\"Brendan [is]\", inside A NATION=\"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: Signal that could be great help (9)","output":"### Answer: TELEGRAPH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Signal\n(great 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: Stick with sweet lines about love and end of hostility (5)","output":"### Answer: LOLLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick with sweet\nthree L[ines] around O=\"love\", plus [hostilit]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: Dealt with offensive language from PM once back in base (7)","output":"### Answer: BLEEPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dealt with offensive language\nRobert PEEL=\"PM once\" , reversed\/\"back\" and inside BED=\"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: Fuel for warships in part of earth that's covered (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBSOIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of earth that's covered\nSUBS' OIL=\"Fuel for warships\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 backed main event in theatre (5)","output":"### Answer: AESOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Storyteller\nSEA=\"main\", reversed\/\"backed\"; plus OP=\"event in [operating] 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: Publication\u00a0that raises funds for charity (3)","output":"### Answer: RAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Publication\ndouble definition \u2013 a newspaper; or a university fundraiser"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the current key for code (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: code\n(the)*, plus I=symbol for electric \"current\", plus C=musical \"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: Bird in spring seen by river bank (7)","output":"### Answer: SPARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\nSPA=\"spring\", plus R[iver], plus ROW=\"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: A poet penning new work performed rather slowly (7)","output":"### Answer: ANDANTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: work performed rather slowly\nA, plus DANTE=\"poet\", both around\/\"penning\" 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: First half of the big game (5)","output":"### Answer: RHINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: First half of the big game\ncryptic def \u2013 RHINO[ceros] is a big game animal, rather than the first half of a sports 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: Prepared to drive a Ford, finally in gear (9)","output":"### Answer: ADDRESSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prepared to drive\naddress=to take a golfing stance=prepare to drive the golf ball. A, plus [For]D, plus DRESSED=\"in 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: Her co-star excited a lot of players (9)","output":"### Answer: ORCHESTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lot of players\n(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: They may be in minutes \u2014 minutes kept in binders (5)","output":"### Answer: TIMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may be in minutes\nM[inutes] inside TIES=\"binders\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 revised item ready for publication (4)","output":"### Answer: EDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: ready for publication\n\"ready\" as a verb meaning to prepare. Hidden in [revis]ED IT[em]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coins mediaeval groups needed, including sovereign (8)","output":"### Answer: GUILDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coins\n=former Dutch currency. GUILDS=\"mediaeval groups\", around E[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"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: Jerk grabbing husband is violent criminal (4)","output":"### Answer: THUG \n ### Explanation: Definition: violent criminal\nTUG=pull=\"Jerk\", around H[usband]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 less polite about a roving thief (8)","output":"### Answer: MARAUDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: roving thief\nMA=\"Old lady\", plus RUDER=\"less polite\" around 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: Fortune heirs dissipated over century (6)","output":"### Answer: RICHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fortune\n(heirs)* around C[entury]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in 14 (5,5)","output":"### Answer: DAILY BREAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Living\nDAILY=PAPER and BREAD=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: Test's first relocated over Italian island (6)","output":"### Answer: RIALTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian island\nan island in Venice. **T**RIAL=\"Test\", with its \"first\" **T** relocated to the end; plus O[ver]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 nervous in this fast-paced kind of racing (4)","output":"### Answer: INDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fast-paced kind of racing\n=a form of motor racing. [W]INDY=\"nervous\" with its \"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: Runs into singer or section of 30 (5)","output":"### Answer: BRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: section of 30\n=section of an orchestra. R[uns] in BASS=\"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: 6 notes (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PAPER MONEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: notes\nPAPER=DAILY and MONEY=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: Awful clue about Republican's sordid gain (5)","output":"### Answer: LUCRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sordid gain\n(clue)*, around R[epublican]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Venetian who painted over an angel? (8)","output":"### Answer: GUARDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: angel?\nGUARDI is the \"Venetian who painted\" , plus 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: Fair and square in natural setting (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fair\nAND plus S[quare] in HOME=\"natural setting\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One coin for each person (6)","output":"### Answer: APIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: for each person\nA PIECE=\"One 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: Possible result of breaking the law (6)","output":"### Answer: WEALTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possible result of breaking the law\n&lit def. (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: Cheat that's cornered by knight, initially (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheat\nIn chess, the ROOK is initially placed in the corner, by the knight"}
{"instruction":"You 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 repast is oddly deficient (4)","output":"### Answer: EATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n[r]E[p]A[s]T [i]S, minus its odd 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: Needful and correct rules hard to follow (4)","output":"### Answer: DOSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Needful\n\"Needful\"=cash. DO'S=\"correct rules\" as in do's and don'ts; plus H[ard]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Scrape a new beard (6)","output":"### Answer: ABRADE \n ### Explanation: A, plus (beard)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unaltered, it's as I designed (2,2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IT IS \n ### Explanation: (it's as 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: Downfall makes temper return (4)","output":"### Answer: DOOM \n ### Explanation: Reversal\/\"return\" of MOOD=\"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: Farmed\u00a0in a civilised way (10)","output":"### Answer: CULTIVATED \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: Peruvians head east as a precaution (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN CASE \n ### Explanation: INCAS=\"Peruvians\", plus 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: For dessert, such an order can't be bettered (5,3)","output":"### Answer: APPLE PIE \n ### Explanation: 'apple-pie order' is an old-fashioned phrase meaning 'perfect order', so \"such an order can't be bettered\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 \u2014 very sad to get upset about it (9)","output":"### Answer: ADVERSITY \n ### Explanation: (very sad)* 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: Military policeman is about to see mischief-makers (4)","output":"### Answer: IMPS \n ### Explanation: M[ilitary] P[oliceman] with IS 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: Soft\u00a0piece of cake (4)","output":"### Answer: EASY \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: Quixotic writer never acts in play (9)","output":"### Answer: CERVANTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: the author of Don Quixote. (never 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: I guess I'd need dressing up for masquerade (8)","output":"### Answer: DISGUISE \n ### Explanation: (I guess 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: Arrested outlaw sent back to bed (6)","output":"### Answer: NABBED \n ### Explanation: BAN=\"outlaw\" as a verb, reversed\/\"sent back\"; plus 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: Choirs take in new version of what may follow Jerusalem (10)","output":"### Answer: ARTICHOKES \n ### Explanation: referring to the root vegetable Jerusalem ARTICHOKES. (Choirs take)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 opponents (4)","output":"### Answer: NOES \n ### Explanation: cryptic def \u2013 those in support of a Parliamentary Bill are the 'ayes', its opponents are the NOES"}
{"instruction":"You 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 seen\u00a0on guns (6)","output":"### Answer: SIGHTS \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: Firm\u00a0plan (6)","output":"### Answer: INTENT \n ### Explanation: double definition: adjective and 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: Put on finery and rode out (7)","output":"### Answer: ADORNED \n ### Explanation: (and rode)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 that's odd to half the band (5)","output":"### Answer: RUMBA \n ### Explanation: RUM=\"odd\", plus half of BA[nd]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of the French game (7)","output":"### Answer: DUCHESS \n ### Explanation: DU='of the' [in] French; plus 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: Kipling character to watch out, in short (6)","output":"### Answer: SKIMPY \n ### Explanation: KIM is a character by Rudyard Kipling, with SPY=\"watch\" outside 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: New master and merchant (9)","output":"### Answer: TRADESMAN \n ### Explanation: (master 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: Kind of gamble is without point (7)","output":"### Answer: SPECIES \n ### Explanation: SPEC[ulation]=\"gamble\", plus IS outside E[ast]=\"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: Put the cards away and get ready for action (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: CLEAR THE DECKS \n ### Explanation: a second, cryptic, definition referring to \"cards\" as DECKS"}
{"instruction":"You 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 departure is without formality (9)","output":"### Answer: EASYGOING \n ### Explanation: EASY=\"Simple\" plus GOING=\"departure\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 aristos unable to adapt to new regimes? (7)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: a French Royalist who fled during the Revolution. (regimes)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 it be served at a stag party? (7)","output":"### Answer: VENISON \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 VENISON might be served at a party with a stag [deer, rather than pre-wedding] theme, though presumably not at a party attended by stags"}
{"instruction":"You 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 set out for the highest peak (7)","output":"### Answer: EVEREST \n ### Explanation: EVER=\"Always\", plus (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: Strike that didn't come off? (6)","output":"### Answer: MISHIT \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 an attempted strike in a ball game, rather than 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: Party being organised (5)","output":"### Answer: BINGE \n ### Explanation: (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: Hard to improve image of means to treat shock (9)","output":"### Answer: HAIRBRUSH \n ### Explanation: in the def, \"shock\"=a mass of shaggy hair. \nH[ard] plus AIRBRUSH=\"improve 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: Scientist's fine cutting tool for the garden (5)","output":"### Answer: HOOKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Robert Hooke . \nOK=\"fine\", cutting into HOE=\"tool for 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: Loudly regret insult in actors' chatter (7)","output":"### Answer: RHUBARB \n ### Explanation: Definition: a word muttered by actors to simulate background chatter. \nSounds like\/\"Loudly\": 'rue barb'=\"regret 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: Brilliance from a star, having performed bass part? (7)","output":"### Answer: SUNGLOW \n ### Explanation: SUNG LOW=\"performed bass 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: Trot round a yard is quick (5)","output":"### Answer: READY \n ### Explanation: RED=\"Trot[skyite]\" i.e. communist, around A, plus Y[ard]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bookmaker may close in June (9)","output":"### Answer: HAWTHORNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nathaniel Hawthorne, a US novelist or \"bookmaker\" . \n\"may\" or 'may tree' is another name for the HAWTHORN tree, plus the close of [Jun]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: Saving boring marriage, a bishop's empty life is beyond reproach (15)","output":"### Answer: UNEXCEPTIONABLE \n ### Explanation: EXCEPT=\"Saving\", boring into UNION=\"marriage\", plus A, plus B[ishop], plus L[if]E emptied of its central 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: Poet inflamed with mere kiss that's spontaneous (9)","output":"### Answer: EXTEMPORE \n ### Explanation: (Poet mere X)*, where X=\"kiss\" and the anagram indicator is \"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: Exchange rates that can be shocking (5)","output":"### Answer: TASER \n ### Explanation: (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: It provides relief from cold, travelling around (7)","output":"### Answer: CONTOUR \n ### Explanation: a CONTOUR line on a map represents the relief [level] of the terrain. \nC[old], plus ON TOUR=\"travelling 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: Dashing fellow's got in bed for a smoke (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEROOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cigar. HERO=\"Dashing fellow\" in COT=\"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: On the radio, did rock'n'roll material (5)","output":"### Answer: SUEDE \n ### Explanation: Sounds like\/\"On the radio\": 'swayed'=\"did rock'n'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: Protection against dripping tea, carrying one to drink (9)","output":"### Answer: MACCHIATO \n ### Explanation: MAC[kintosh coat]=\"Protection against dripping [rain]\", plus CHA=\"tea\" around I=\"one\", plus 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: Green, cleaner recycling involves tonnes (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARTREUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a greenish-yellow colour, from the liqueur of the same name. \nCHAR=\"Cleaner\"=someone who cleans; plus RE-USE=\"recycling\"; with T[onnes] involved in 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: Encourage theatre leader to go and act (8)","output":"### Answer: SIMULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: act as in 'imitate' or 'play the part of'. \nS[**t**]IMULATE=\"Encourage\" with **t**[heatre]'s leader going 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: Pop group with covers of Crosby provides role for elder brother (6)","output":"### Answer: ABBACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: a role for an elder brother\/monk. \nABBA=\"Pop group\", with the covers of C[rosb]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: Onion or what it makes you do, if brought up (4)","output":"### Answer: BULB \n ### Explanation: an onion makes you cry or 'blub', which is BULB reversed\/\"if brought 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: Wild tiger poked by entertainer with pen for another (10)","output":"### Answer: GHOSTWRITE \n ### Explanation: (tiger)*, with HOST and W[ith] poking into 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: Toast's not fully three inches (4-4)","output":"### Answer: CHIN-CHIN \n ### Explanation: \"not fully three inches\" => [in]CH IN-CH IN[ch]"}
{"instruction":"You 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's in demand, we're told yew's dis\u00adcounted (6)","output":"### Answer: POPLAR \n ### Explanation: POP[**u**]LAR=\"in demand\", with **u** which sounds like \"yew\" discounted"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Seagull circles round, making beastly noise (4)","output":"### Answer: MEOW \n ### Explanation: MEW=\"Seagull\", circling O=\"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: Racing venue in case more should run (10)","output":"### Answer: HIPPODROME \n ### Explanation: HIP=popular=\"in\", plus POD=\"case\", plus (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: Hate helping to support boss (10)","output":"### Answer: EXECRATION \n ### Explanation: RATION=\"helping\", supporting EXEC=\"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: I'm amazed, screening 2001 or one without a title (8)","output":"### Answer: COMMONER \n ### Explanation: COR=\"I'm amazed\", around: MM=2000 in Roman numerals + ONE, which together equals 2001"}
{"instruction":"You 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 star in parliament holds a presentation (8)","output":"### Answer: BESTOWAL \n ### Explanation: BEST OWL=\"Perhaps star in parliament\" as parliament is the collective noun for owls; around 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 figure embarrassed when rejected (6)","output":"### Answer: TENDER \n ### Explanation: TEN=\"figure\" or number, plus RED=\"embarrassed\" reversed\/\"rejected\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 might laugh (3,3)","output":"### Answer: THE WHO \n ### Explanation: THEW=\"might\" plus HO=\"laugh\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 island with hot club (4)","output":"### Answer: COSH \n ### Explanation: COS=\"Greek island\", plus 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: Two businesses showing growth, which will bear fruit (4)","output":"### Answer: COCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: the tree that produces coconuts. CO[mpany] CO[mpany]=\"Two 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: Most people get to try Beaujolais Nouveau round the beginning of March (8,8)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTE MAJORITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most people\nAnagram\/\"Nouveau\" of (to try Beaujolais)*; around the beginning of M[arch]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 starts to frolic freely in hay? (6)","output":"### Answer: BAFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fox\nFirst letters of\/\"starts to\" F[rolic] F[reely], inside BALE=\"hay?\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 nylon trousers, earrings, necklaces and tops in shocking blue (9)","output":"### Answer: UNTENABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ridiculous\nFirst letters\/\"tops\" of N[ylon] T[rousers] E[arrings] N[ecklaces] A[nd]; all inside an anagram\/\"shocking\" of (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: Monsters switching hands and eyes (5)","output":"### Answer: OGLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: eyes\nOG[**r**]ES=\"Monsters\"; with **r**[ight] switching hands to 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: Disappointed Ed \u2014 his wench wanted to go topless (12)","output":"### Answer: DISENCHANTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disappointed\nFirst letters removed from\/\"topless\" [E]D [h]IS [w]ENCH [w]ANTED"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Steer\u00a0straight (4)","output":"### Answer: NEAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Steer\ndouble definition: =\"Steer\" as in cattle; =\"straight\" as in a spirit without mixer"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Imitate round dance, finally leads to disaster (10)","output":"### Answer: APOCALYPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: disaster\nAPE=\"Imitate\", going round: CALYPS**O**=\"dance\", rearranged so that the final **O** takes the 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: Starting up or down round pole, steer away from tradition (10)","output":"### Answer: UNORTHODOX \n ### Explanation: Definition: away from tradition\n\"Starting\" letters of U[p] O[r] D[own]; round NORTH=geographic\/magnetic \"pole\"; plus OX=\"steer\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sometime soon, back home (4)","output":"### Answer: SEMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: home\n=a semi-detached house. Hidden\/\"Some\" and reversed\/\"back\" in [t]IME S[oon]. \"Sometime\" needs to be read as 'Some \/ time'.\u00a0*Edit thanks to gwep"}
{"instruction":"You 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 has no right to change sides as paintings in a gallery burn (2,2,2,6)","output":"### Answer: GO UP IN FLAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: burn\nG[**r**]OUP has no **R**[ight]; plus IN F[**r**]AMES=\"as paintings [are] in a gallery\", with the **r**[ight] changing sides to 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: Type of gas that is never right to get promoted (5)","output":"### Answer: NERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of gas\nNEVE**R**, with the **R**[ight] \"promoted\" or moved towards the front 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: At a loose end, but not as loose as a possessor of natural magnetism (9)","output":"### Answer: LODESTONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: possessor of natural magnetism\nAnagram\/\"loose\" of: ([**A**]t [**a**] loose end)*, where the\u00a0**A** and **a** are removed because of the instruction \"but not **a**'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: Substitute queen took her place on the throne last (6)","output":"### Answer: ERSATZ \n ### Explanation: Definition: Substitute\nE[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"queen\", plus SAT=\"took her place on the throne\", plus Z=\"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: Maladie de la guerre (4)","output":"### Answer: AGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maladie\nHidden in \u2013 \"de\" means 'of' \u2013 [l]A GUE[rre]. French surface literally reads: 'Disease of the 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: Almost see faint light at the end of the tunnel (4)","output":"### Answer: SETT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tunnel\nSE[e], plus the final letters of\/\"at the end of\" [fain]T [ligh]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: Discombobulated, half intelligible and in the soup? (6)","output":"### Answer: LENTIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in the soup?\nAnagram\/\"Discombobulated\" of half of INTELL[igible]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 measure proposes having fun, swimming where one can (13)","output":"### Answer: TABLESPOONFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: This measure\nTABLES=\"proposes\"; plus an anagram\/\"swimming\" of (fun)* inside POOL=\"where one can [swim]\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and productive drinks party (8)","output":"### Answer: ADORABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delightful\nARABLE=\"productive\", around\/\"drinks\" DO=\"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: Writer considered trading in Porsche, originally open-topped (4-3,3)","output":"### Answer: FELT TIP PEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nFELT=\"considered\"; plus the first letters of\/\"originally\" T[rading] I[n] P[orsche]; plus [**o**]PEN \"topped\" or with its top **O** 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: Be careful playing with seaside toy (4,4,2)","output":"### Answer: EASY DOES IT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be careful\nAnagram of\/\"playing with\" (seaside toy)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 comes up bearing clean copy version for reference (13)","output":"### Answer: ENCYCLOPAEDIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: reference\nAIDE=\"Assistant\", reversed\/\"comes up\" and around\/\"bearing\" an anagram\/\"version\" of (clean 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: Folly of cause interrupted by extremely long explanation (10)","output":"### Answer: INDULGENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Folly\nINDUCE=\"cause\", around\/\"interrupted\" by the extreme\/outer letters of L[on]G E[xplanatio]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: Exercises can make me ravenous (10)","output":"### Answer: MANOEUVRES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exercises\nAnagram of\/\"can make\" (me ravenous)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dispatched to cover up gossip that's demanding to be heard (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: demanding to be heard\nSENT=\"Dispatched\", around\/\"to cover\" a reversal\/\"up\" of DIRT=\"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: Dismisses junction 11 to turn round? Come on! (4,2)","output":"### Answer: LETS GO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dismisses\nTwo definitions, and: T=type of \"junction\", with an anagram of\/\"to turn\" OGLES=\"11 [across]\" 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: Points raised in public office (4)","output":"### Answer: FOCI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Points\nReversed\/\"raised\" and hidden\/\"in\" [publ]IC OF[fice]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Aloud drink (4)","output":"### Answer: BEVY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girls\n=a group of \"Girls\". Sounds\/\"Aloud\" like 'bevvy'=beverage=\"drink\", though I've also seen this spelled as 'bevy'? \nMaybe \"Girls Aloud\" as a 'girl group' is an indirect definition, with \"drink\" being the direct 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: Hotel singer keeps working round island capital (8)","output":"### Answer: HONOLULU \n ### Explanation: Definition: island capital\n=Hawaiian capital. H[otel] plus LULU=\"singer\"; keeping ON=\"working\" and O=\"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: Port knocked back in one day (4)","output":"### Answer: ADEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\n=a port in Yemen. Hidden reversed\/\"knocked back in\" [o]NE DA[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: Expression of support for Native American in trouble (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: UP THE CREEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: in trouble\n'up the Creek' could also be an \"Expression of support\" for the CREEK Native 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: Sun puts up with 26s (6)","output":"### Answer: SLUMPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 26s\n=LOW POINTs. S[un] plus LUMPS=\"puts 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: More worried counterfeits are in use (8)","output":"### Answer: UNEASIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: More worried\n(are in 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: Musical piece's so long \u2014 over two hundred involved (7)","output":"### Answer: TOCCATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musical piece\nTA-TA=goodbye=\"so long\"; around O[ver] plus CC=\"two hundred\" in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 working with chairman at sea \u2014 26 (7,6)","output":"### Answer: MARIANA TRENCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: at sea \u2014 26\n=the deepest part of the world's oceans. (Aren't 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: Nag hurt (tail lost) \u2014 26 recalled (8)","output":"### Answer: HARRIDAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nag\nHAR[m]=\"hurt\" with its tail letter lost; plus reversal of NADIR=\"26 [LOW POINT] recalled\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dismal way of working out how much vase may hold? (6)","output":"### Answer: URNFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: how much vase may hold?\n[mo]URNFUL=\"Dismal\", with M[odus] O[perandi]=\"way of working\" taken 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: Astonish with last 26 (4,6)","output":"### Answer: ROCK BOTTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: 26\n=LOW POINT. ROCK=\"Astonish\", plus BOTTOM=\"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: Youngster grasping right and wrong (4)","output":"### Answer: TORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wrong\nTOT=\"Youngster\", around 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: Like an Oompa-Loompa's house (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like an Oompa-Loompa\ndouble definition \u2013 the colour of an Oompa-Loompa; the Dutch dynastic 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: Look to win easily \u2014 Portugal going through bad patch (3,5)","output":"### Answer: LOW POINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad patch\nLO=behold=\"Look\", plus (to win)*, with P[ortugal] going through 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: \"No way!\" \u2014 sound angry with lack of women around this establishment (8)","output":"### Answer: BORDELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: establishment\nO R[oa]D=zero road=\"No way\"; with BELLO[**w**]=\"sound angry with lack of **w**[omen]\" 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: Get 4 \u2013 26 (4)","output":"### Answer: MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get 4\n=Get BUTT OUT. MOO=\"LOW\" plus N[orth]=\"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: Prompt's read out lines (6)","output":"### Answer: QUEUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: lines\nSounds like 'cue's'=\"Prompt's read 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: Bar to promote in America that's not your business (4,3)","output":"### Answer: BUTT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: in America that's not your business\n=an American expression for \"that's not your business\". BUT=\"Bar\", plus TOUT=\"promote\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One clubber picked up going round the island (2,6)","output":"### Answer: ST HELENA \n ### Explanation: Definition: island\nAN [Ernie] ELS=\"One clubber\"\/golfer ; all reversed\/\"picked up\" and going round 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: Getting upset my boss and I keep going over 26 (10)","output":"### Answer: DEPRESSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: 26\n=LOW POINT. Reversal\/\"Getting upset\" of ED[itor]=\"my boss\"; plus I with PRESS ON=\"keep going\" 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: Master presenter about to be engaged \u2014 agree? (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: agree?\nACE=\"Master\"; with DEC=TV \"presenter\" reversed and inside\/\"about\" and \"engaged\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 scandal? Reverend Spooner's causing punch-up (10)","output":"### Answer: MUCKRAKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking for scandal\nSpoonerism of 'Making Ruck'=\"causing punch-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: Water Babies fan sold tape (8)","output":"### Answer: TADPOLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Water Babies\n(sold 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: Arranged tour in north-east \u2014 it's free of charge (8)","output":"### Answer: NEUTRINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's free of charge\n=a particle with no electric charge. (tour in N[orth] 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: Set up home with a little stunner? Unlikely (7)","output":"### Answer: INSTALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set up\nIN=\"home\", plus a little of S[tunner], plus TALL=\"Unlikely\" as in 'tall 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: Notice swine's been kept on (6)","output":"### Answer: ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: on\nAD=\"Notice\", with BOAR=\"swine\" kept 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: I'm thinking hedges close to garden have yet to be cut (6)","output":"### Answer: UNMOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: yet to be cut\nUM=\"I'm thinking\", around the close to [garde]N, plus OWN=\"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: Someone used rifle during uprising (4)","output":"### Answer: TOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Someone used\nReversal\/\"uprising\" of LOOT=\"rifle\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 everything the writer found in Bible (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLOTMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Share\nALL=\"everything\", plus ME=\"writer\" found in O[ld] T[estament] plus N[ew] T[estament]=\"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: Director of event's initial announcement (5)","output":"### Answer: EMCEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director of event's initial announcement\ncryptic def \u2013 the phonetic representation of the initials 'MC' or Master of Ceremonies."}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0drug (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dispatch\ndouble definition: =haste, or =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: Servant that's mixed a new cocktail (9)","output":"### Answer: MANHATTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: cocktail\nMAN=\"Servant\", plus (that)*, plus A 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: Humiliating remark was repressive (3-4)","output":"### Answer: PUT-DOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Humiliating remark\nPUT DOWN could also ='repressed'=\"was repressive\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 include engineer in group (7)","output":"### Answer: SQUARED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreed\n=obtained agreement or approval for something. R[oyal] E[ngineer] in SQUAD=\"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: Supporter of War and Peace (5)","output":"### Answer: NOBEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporter of War and Peace\nAlfred NOBEL was an arms manufacturer, and established the Nobel Prizes for Peace 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: Pronouncement of 10 14 covered by 1 in 4 (3)","output":"### Answer: EIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1 in 4\n=\"1=one in GERMAN\". E=EMCEE SQUARED, plus IN=\"covered 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: American author\u00a0that can hold a lot of beer (5)","output":"### Answer: STEIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: American author\ndouble definition: =Gertrude STEIN ; or =beer mug"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fastest traveller ahead of monarch in boat (7)","output":"### Answer: LIGHTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\n=a large open boat used to load\/unload ships. LIGHT=\"Fastest traveller\", plus E[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"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: Estimate for maximum possible speed in plane (7)","output":"### Answer: PROJECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Estimate\n=verb, to make a prediction. PRO=\"for\", plus C=speed of light=\"maximum possible speed\" in JET=\"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: Power his city's arranged for scientific type (9)","output":"### Answer: PHYSICIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: scientific type\nP[ower] (his city'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: Laboriously extract\u00a0something captured in war (5)","output":"### Answer: PRIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Laboriously extract\ndouble definition: =prise; =something taken 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: Put in crossword, it can produce expression of annoyance (5)","output":"### Answer: SPACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Put in crossword, it can produce expression of annoyance\nPut a SPACE in cross \/ word, and we produce \"expression of annoyance\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 about religious female and odd puzzle (9)","output":"### Answer: CONUNDRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: puzzle\nCOD=\"Parody\", around NUN=\"religious female\", plus RUM=\"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: Collect for service (4)","output":"### Answer: MASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collect\ndouble definition: =gather together; =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: Warning about start of Brexit \u2014 keep watch on it (6)","output":"### Answer: ALBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: keep watch on it\n=a chain to keep a watch on. ALERT=\"Warning\" about B[rexit]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and I recently cut accommodation (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STUDIO FLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: accommodation\nSTUD=\"Boss\", plus I, plus OF LAT[e]=\"recently 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: Beginning article in English or other language (6)","output":"### Answer: GERMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: other language\nGERM=\"Beginning\", plus AN=\"article in 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: One who's good and evil becomes deputy (6,2)","output":"### Answer: STANDS IN \n ### Explanation: Definition: becomes deputy\nST=saint=\"One who's good\", plus AND, plus SIN=\"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: Part of alphabet Athenians used (4)","output":"### Answer: BETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part of alphabet Athenians used\npart of the greek alphabet, and hidden in [alpha]BET A[thenians]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of getting drunk with no negative consequences (4-4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT-FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: with no negative consequences\n(Secret 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: Line one's taken from one European capital to another (4)","output":"### Answer: BERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\ncapital of Switzerland. BER[li]N=\"one European capital\", with l[ine] and i=\"one\" 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: Bound to screen name coming up for jury (5)","output":"### Answer: PANEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: jury\nLEAP=\"Bound\", around N[ame], all reversed\/\"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: Removing what obstructs multinational organisation's capital (10)","output":"### Answer: UNSTOPPING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Removing what obstructs\nU[nited] N[ation]'S=\"multinational organisation's\" plus TOPPING=\"capital\"=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: Party with loaf and cake, especially for Americans (5)","output":"### Answer: DONUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake, especially for Americans\nDO=\"party\", plus NUT=\"loaf\"=slang for 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: Crew led by colonel into something scary (8)","output":"### Answer: BOGEYMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: something scary\nMAN=\"Crew\" led by Colonel BOGEY the imaginary golf opponent \u2013 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: Call comes through here: note a revised recipe (8)","output":"### Answer: EARPIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Call comes through here\nE=musical \"note\", plus A, plus (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: Clear case, not egocentric? (6)","output":"### Answer: PATENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clear\nPAT[i]ENT=\"case\", taking the I from the centre makes it \"not egocentric\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 regime displaced person (6)","output":"### Answer: EMIGRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: displaced person\n(regime)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Proposer of scientific theories, initially in job (4)","output":"### Answer: POST \n ### Explanation: Definition: job\nInitial letters of P[roposer] O[f] S[cientific] T[heories]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 unit, or a couple (4)","output":"### Answer: ITEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Individual unit\ndouble 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: Novel piece of theorem mathematician produced (4)","output":"### Answer: EMMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\n=Jane Austen's \"Novel\". Hidden in [theor]EM MA[thematician]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 skipping over the water (5,3,6)","output":"### Answer: DUCKS AND DRAKES \n ### Explanation: Definition: skipping over the water\n=a British name for skipping stones over 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: Captivate a church member (5)","output":"### Answer: CHARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Captivate\nCH[urch], plus ARM=\"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: Picadors are involved here and there (8)","output":"### Answer: SPORADIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: here and there\n(Picadors)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 name one needs to change (7)","output":"### Answer: ANEMONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\n(name 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: Quietly it goes behind a tree for the quarry (7)","output":"### Answer: LIMEPIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: quarry\nP[iano]=\"Quietly\", plus IT; both behind LIME=\"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: Man in Spain loses hard game (5)","output":"### Answer: OMBRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n=a card game . [**h**]OMBRE=\"Man\" in Spanish, losing **h**[ard]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shirt for one getting into clothes laid out (9)","output":"### Answer: GARIBALDI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Red shirt\na red shirt, in imitation of the followers of GARIBALDI . I=\"one\", getting into GARB=\"clothes\", plus (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: Injured, withdrew from competition (9)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Injured\ndouble 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: American in charge of the match (5)","output":"### Answer: FUSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: match\n=a type of matchstick. US=\"American\" in FEE=\"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: Situation of a bad sailor \u2014 or his boat (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN IRONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Situation of a bad sailor\ndouble definition: of the sailor, clapped in iron restraints; of his boat, IN IRONS means stuck heading into 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: Unusually, Len gave four good books (7)","output":"### Answer: EVANGEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: four good books\n=the four books of the gospel. (Len 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: They may be happy playing cards (8)","output":"### Answer: FAMILIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may be happy playing cards\nreference to the card game of \"Happy 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: To be paid nothing to fly (5)","output":"### Answer: OWING \n ### Explanation: Definition: To be paid\nO=\"nothing\", plus WING=\"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: Esteem shown for those that are fit (7,7)","output":"### Answer: HEALTHY RESPECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Esteem shown for those that are fit\ncryptic 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: It's not popular, as a rule (12)","output":"### Answer: DICTATORSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not popular, as a rule\ncryptic defintiion: \"popular\" meaning 'of the people', rather than 'well-liked'; and \"as a rule\" meaning 'as a form of government', rather than '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: Stop giving cold comfort (5)","output":"### Answer: CEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\nC[old] plus EASE=\"comfort\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 but not solemn composition (9)","output":"### Answer: SOMNOLENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dreamy\n=sleepy rather than dreamy, I thought. (not solemn)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 inside information coming up for savings (4,3)","output":"### Answer: NEST EGG \n ### Explanation: Definition: savings\nGETS inside GEN=\"informatioN\", all reversed\/\"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: Odd role rewritten by an idle scribbler (7)","output":"### Answer: DOODLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: idle scribbler\n(Odd 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: This may cause a number to take up weapons (5)","output":"### Answer: ALARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: This may cause a number to take up weapons\nA, plus L=\"number\", plus ARM=\"take up 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: Ways of forecasting election results that are on the way out (4,5)","output":"### Answer: EXIT POLLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ways of forecasting election results that are on the way out\ncryptic 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: Refuse to work and get off? Blimey! (6,1,5)","output":"### Answer: STRIKE A LIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Blimey!\n=an expression of surprise. STRIKE=\"Refuse to work\", plus ALIGHT=\"get 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 revolutionary fortification (9)","output":"### Answer: BARRICADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A revolutionary fortification\ncryptic definition \u2013 associated with revolutions, rather than being a revolutionary innovation"}
{"instruction":"You 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 animals have to rub on trees (9)","output":"### Answer: BUFFALOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wild animals\nBUFF=polish=\"rub\", on ALOES=\"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: Drug used when man's between hospitals (7)","output":"### Answer: HASHISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drug\nAS=\"when\" plus HIS=\"man's; all between two H[ospitals]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 puts on other people's clothes (7)","output":"### Answer: DRESSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: She puts on other people's clothes\ncryptic definition \u2013 someone who helps others put on their clothes, rather than someone who wears the clothes 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: Gold that is left to an Oxford college (5)","output":"### Answer: ORIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oxford college\nOR=\"Gold\", plus I.E.=\"that is\", plus 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: Handbook for girl in uniform (5)","output":"### Answer: GUIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handbook\ndouble definition \u2013 the second as in Girl 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: Chain\u00a0dog; get collars (6)","output":"### Answer: SECURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chain\n*Edit thanks to matrixmania in comments: definition is \"Chain\", with CUR=\"dog\" collared by SEE=understand=\"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: Dash to wrestle with robber (6)","output":"### Answer: BANDIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: robber\nBIT=small amount=\"Dash\" as in a 'dash of pepper', wrestling around AND=\"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: Good\u00a0company (4)","output":"### Answer: FIRM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Good\ndouble 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: Best quality acting by star lacking a good costume (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STRONG SUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best quality\nON=\"acting\", after ST[**a**]R lacking an **a**, plus G[ood], plus SUIT=\"costume\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fires: temperature drops in chimneys (6)","output":"### Answer: STACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: chimneys\nSACKS=\"Fires\" an employee, with T[emperature] dropping 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: One flies to Gotham criminal (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GOAT MOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: One flies\n(to Gotham)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Batman at the start, relish fighting Penguin? (9)","output":"### Answer: PUBLISHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Penguin\nPenguin Books is a publisher. Reversal\/\"Turn\" of UP, plus the start of B[atman], plus (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: Fancy man, married, spreading seed around? (4)","output":"### Answer: PIMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fancy man\nM[arried] with PIP=\"seed\" spread 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: Disaster close to border (6,3)","output":"### Answer: STICKY END \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disaster\nSTICKY=humid, muggy=\"close\", plus END=\"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: Weeping priest to turn to line (part of Bible) (8)","output":"### Answer: PURULENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weeping\n=containing pus. P[riest], plus U as in 'U-turn', plus RULE=\"line\", plus N[ew] T[estament]=\"part of 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: Head of Police: \"Hard to cut crime by Riddler and Catwoman?\" (6)","output":"### Answer: SPHINX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Riddler and Catwoman?\nP[olice] and H[ard] cutting into SIN=\"crime\", plus X=multiplication symbol=multiplied \"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: Rising agent of bank said: \"Go away\" (6,4)","output":"### Answer: BAKING SODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rising agent\n(bank said 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: Went down pole, given cover (4)","output":"### Answer: SLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Went down\nS[outh]=\"pole\", plus LID=\"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: Footballer and England manager both miss their first team (6)","output":"### Answer: ELEVEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: team\n[P]ELE=\"Footballer\" and [S]VEN=\"England 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: Guides addicts injecting heroin (6)","output":"### Answer: USHERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Guides\nUSERS=\"addicts\", with H[eroin] 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: Dog dirt on park for animals picked up (4-3)","output":"### Answer: SHIHTZU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nsounds like\/\"picked up [by ear]\": 'shit'=\"dirt\" and 'zoo'=\"park for 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: Joker and Batman? (5)","output":"### Answer: COMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joker\ndouble definition, the second by 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: Avoids Sun, papers put outside (7)","output":"### Answer: RESISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoids\nS[un], with RESITS=exam \"papers\" put 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: Recall cover for a 2 book? (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 2 book\nANNUL=\"Recall\", covering 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: Take from person? Some did by being wicked (9)","output":"### Answer: DISEMBODY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take from person\n(Some did 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: One's spinning drums and string instrument endlessly (4-3)","output":"### Answer: TWIN TUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's spinning drums\nA washing machine with spinning drums \u2013 \"One's\"=>'One has'. TWIN[e]=\"string\" and TUB[a]=\"instrument\", both missing 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: Batman and Robin met fog after exploding grenade (13,4)","output":"### Answer: FRAGMENTATION BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: grenade\n(Batman Robin met fog)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to remain outside flash American home (9)","output":"### Answer: LIMOUSINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Car\nLIE=\"remain\", outside all of: MO[ment]=\"flash\", plus US=\"American\", plus IN=\"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: Cat say returning to house left feathers (7)","output":"### Answer: PLUMAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: feathers\nPUMA=\"Cat\", plus reversal\/'turning\" of E.G.=\"say\", all around 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: Small actors, Dynamic Duo on screen? (2-5)","output":"### Answer: CO-STARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Duo on screen\n(S[mall] actors)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and partners taking in show (7)","output":"### Answer: NANNIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mothers\n=\"Mothers\" in the sense of 'is [over]protective'. N[orth] and S[outh] are bridge partners, taking in ANNIE=musical \"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: Dog in British 2 (6)","output":"### Answer: BEAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dog\nB[ritish] plus EAGLE=a British \"comic\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 hour on a street, middle of queue (5)","output":"### Answer: HASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rush\nH[our] plus A plus ST[reet] plus [qu]E[ue]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Heater or cooler? (8)","output":"### Answer: RADIATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heater\ndevices that can heat a building or cool a vehicle \u2013 and in general transfer heat from one place 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: \"Close to drop, Villa lack wingers!\" \u2014 cry of suffering supporter (6)","output":"### Answer: PILLOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: supporter\nclosing letter of [dro]P, plus [V]ILL[a], plus OW=\"cry of 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: Irishman delivered flower (4)","output":"### Answer: NILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: flower\n=\"flower\"=river. Homophone\/\"delivered\" of 'Niall'=\"Irishman\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 robs quite special handles (10)","output":"### Answer: SOBRIQUETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: handles\n(robs quite)* plus S[pecial]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 40% cash, Dave's other half gets the drinks (6)","output":"### Answer: MOCHAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinks\n40% of MO[ney]=\"cash\", plus CHAS of Chas & Dave"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Oyl forgets Popeye's 5th anniversary (8)","output":"### Answer: OLEASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Olive\nO[**y**]L minus the 5th of [Pope]**y**[e], plus EASTER=\"anniversary\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Afraid to grip the wedge? (7)","output":"### Answer: FEATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: wedge\n=a wedge put into a groove to make\u00a0a joint in e.g. carpentry. FEAR=\"Afraid\" gripping 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: Increase\u00a0loan (7)","output":"### Answer: ADVANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increase\ndouble 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: A mobile device promoting line for letters (8)","output":"### Answer: ALPHABET \n ### Explanation: Definition: letters\nA, plus PHAB**L**ET=\"mobile device\"=portmanteau of 'phone' and 'tablet', with **L**[ine] moved to first or \"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: The girl Lois empties guts when fed 50 crusts (6)","output":"### Answer: SHELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: crusts\nSHE=\"The girl\", plus L[oi]S emptied around L=50 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cooked in little cases (yellow) (10)","output":"### Answer: TORTELLINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n(in little)*, around OR=gold=\"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: Rotavate earth, except underground (4)","output":"### Answer: TUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: underground\n=the London Underground. Reversal\/anagram of E[arth] plus BUT=\"except\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 are furious about the source of DOS attack (6)","output":"### Answer: TIRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: attack\n(IT are)* around the first\/source of D[OS]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 injured cartilage right away (8)","output":"### Answer: GLACIATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Freeze\n(ca**r**tilage)* minus **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: Not even Blair mistook Noel for singer (8)","output":"### Answer: BARITONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\nNot the even letters of B[l]A[i]R [m]I[s]T[o]O[k] N[o]E[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: Good exercise channel (4)","output":"### Answer: PIPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: channel\nPI[ous]=\"Good\", plus P[hysical] E[ducation]=\"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: Sat about with relative inactivity (6)","output":"### Answer: STASIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: inactivity\n(Sat)* with SIS[ter]=\"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: Lock trouble revealed by open door? (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT END \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lock trouble\n=trouble with locks of hair. The letters END are SPLIT apart inside [op]EN D[oor]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 image could upset Catholic primate after Sunday (10)","output":"### Answer: CLOUDSCAPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavenly image\n(could)*, plus C[atholic] + APE=\"primate\" both after S[unday]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 icon collects casual shirt as formal wear (3,3)","output":"### Answer: BOW TIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: formal wear\nDavid BOWIE=\"Pop icon\", around T=\"casual 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: Start to record first bees on tape (6)","output":"### Answer: RIBBON \n ### Explanation: Definition: tape\nR[ecord], plus I=number one=first\", plus two B's=\"bees\", plus 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: Critical journalist's article on fixing the match (7,3)","output":"### Answer: HATCHET MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Critical journalist\nAN=indefinite article, 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: Preserved them clipped, without hair, without tips of moustache (8)","output":"### Answer: EMBALMED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserved\n[th]EM, plus BALD=\"without hair\", outside the tips of M[oustach]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: Monk might be in church, albeit tormented (8)","output":"### Answer: CELIBATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Monk might be\nC[hurch] of E[ngland], plus (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: Series: The Saint, complete with halo (6)","output":"### Answer: STRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Series\nST=\"Saint\", plus RING=\"halo\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 uplifted by 1 down's shooting star (6)","output":"### Answer: LEONID \n ### Explanation: Definition: shooting star\nNOEL Coward the playwright, reversed\/\"uplifted\", plus I=\"1\u2033 and D[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: Twist succeeded \u2014 April fool! (6)","output":"### Answer: SPIRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Twist\nS[ucceeded] plus (April)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 2 minus 0 plus 1 number (4)","output":"### Answer: TWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Double\nTW**O**=\"2\u2033, minus **O**=\"0\u2033, plus I=\"1\u2033, plus N[umber]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, but not Picaroon, can get a top billing (2-4)","output":"### Answer: COSTAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a top billing\nCOSTA R[**ICAN**]=\"South American\", but minus **I CAN**=\"but not Picaroon, 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: Dish that is best to eat cold (3,5)","output":"### Answer: ICE CREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish\nI.E.=\"that is\", plus CREAM=\"best\" part of something, all around 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: Jiffy bags right for device (5)","output":"### Answer: TRICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: device\nTICK=short moment=\"Jiffy\", around 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: Carry out urban repairs with crooked quality (9)","output":"### Answer: MENDACITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: crooked quality\nMEND A CITY=\"Carry out urban repairs\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 act heard close to Torvill and Dean's workplace (9)","output":"### Answer: CATHEDRAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dean's workplace\n(act heard)*, plus the close to [Torvil]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: Philosopher that you can't get in to, mostly (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosopher\nLOCKE[d]=\"that you can't get in to, 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: Unclad Greek character to rush lines in small-scale theatre work (12)","output":"### Answer: MICROSURGERY \n ### Explanation: Definition: small-scale theatre work\ndefinition refers to a surgical theatre. [o]MICRO[n]=\"Unclad Greek character\", plus SURGE=\"rush\", plus R[ailwa]Y=\"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: Convincingly repulsive, say, after makeover (12)","output":"### Answer: PERSUASIVELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Convincingly\n(repulsive, 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: American pursues good deal for sports car (5)","output":"### Answer: LOTUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: sports car\nUS=\"American\", after LOT=a \"good deal\" 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: Report is entered in record \u2014 it shows who has the last word (9)","output":"### Answer: EPILOGIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: who has the last word\nthe author\/speaker of an epilogue. LOG=\"Report\", plus IS, both entered into EP=music \"record\" plus 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: King George I dons sarong that's shot silk (9)","output":"### Answer: GROSGRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: silk\nG[eorge] R[ex]=\"King George\", plus I inside (sarong)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 taking time off in vessel (5)","output":"### Answer: OILER \n ### Explanation: Definition: vessel\n=a ship driven by or carrying oil. [**t**]OILER=\"worker\", taking **T**[ime] 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: Like an item obtained returning three rocks (8)","output":"### Answer: TOGETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like an item\nGOT=\"obtained\", reversed\/\"returning\"; plus (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: Port amassed? Oenophile spun bottles (6)","output":"### Answer: ODESSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\nHidden, reversed in \"[am]ASSED? O[enophile]\". An oenophile is an wine 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: Animal on a hunt through tunnel (8)","output":"### Answer: CATACOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: tunnel\nCAT=\"Animal\", plus A, plus COMB=\"hunt 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: Special US agency receiving a jerk's complaint (8)","output":"### Answer: SCIATICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\nS[pecial], plus CIA=\"US agency\" around A plus TIC=\"jerk\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 leader of Republicans dismissed in anger (5)","output":"### Answer: ANKLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joint\nthe leader of **R**[epublicans] dismissed from [**R**]ANKLE=\"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: Firefighter stops two prisoners helping (13)","output":"### Answer: CONFLAGRATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fire\nF for \"fighter\" plane, in between CON and LAG=two words for prisoner; plus RATION=\"helping\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Louis XIV, maybe, in Belgian city (9)","output":"### Answer: CHARLEROI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belgian city\nCHAR=\"Burn\", plus LE ROI=French for \"the king\"=>\"Louis XIV, 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: Show sinner not quite welcomed by Anglican community (6)","output":"### Answer: EVINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show\nEV[e]=\"sinner not quite\", plus IN=\"welcomed\", by C[hurch of] E[ngland]=\"Anglican 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: Part of year with border chaos (6)","output":"### Answer: MAYHEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: chaos\nMAY=\"Part of year\", plus HEM=\"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: Dadaism's queer founders presenting a controversial writer (7,2,4)","output":"### Answer: MARQUIS DE SADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a controversial writer \n(Dadaism's queer)* \u2013 the anagrind is \"founder\" in the sense of e.g. a building collapsing into 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: Moan open dresses will show boob (9)","output":"### Answer: OVERSIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: boob\nboob=mistake. SIGH=\"Moan\", dressed in OVERT=\"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: Greek statesman, caught in danger, gets tips from Eurocrats (8)","output":"### Answer: PERICLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek statesman\nC[aught], the cricket abbreviation, inside PERIL=\"danger\"; plus the tips of E[urocrat]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: Turmoil in Syria, the state having lost control (8)","output":"### Answer: HYSTERIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: state having lost control\n=a state of having lost control. (Syria 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: Small and delicate (6)","output":"### Answer: SLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small\ndouble 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: Heading for Sandown, crowd wants horse to leave stable (6)","output":"### Answer: STRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: stable\nthe heading letter of S[andown], plus T[**h**]RONG=\"crowd\" wanting for a **h**[orse]; which leaves STRONG=\"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: Poet pens nothing elliptical (5)","output":"### Answer: OVOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: elliptical\nOVID=\"Poet\", around 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: \"Start on ugly birds!\" \u2014 blue comic (male) makes unwelcome crack (8,3)","output":"### Answer: BUILDERS BUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: unwelcome crack\nanagram\/\"comic\" of: (U[gly], birds blue)*; plus 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: Soccer bosses scrapping third division \u2014 this rule isn't democratic (7)","output":"### Answer: FASCISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: this rule isn't democratic \nF[ootball] A[ssocation]=\"Soccer bosses\" with SC[h]ISM=\"division\" scrapping its \"third\" 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: Condemned equal rights dispute (7)","output":"### Answer: QUARREL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dispute\n(equal **r r**)*, where the **r** and **r** are \"r[ights]\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 position on illegal drug (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBSTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: illegal drug\nSUB=\"Reserve\", plus STANCE=\"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: Guided by instinct, didn't do much (5)","output":"### Answer: IDLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: didn't do much\nID=\"instinct\", plus LED=\"Guided\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 back when listening (4)","output":"### Answer: TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lie\n=a false story. Sounds like 'tail'=\"back when 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: It's often full \u2014 I book a break in Caribbean resort (7,3)","output":"### Answer: MONTEGO BAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Caribbean resort\na Jamaican resort. MONTY=\"It's often full\", with EGO=\"I\", B[ook], and A all breaking 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: Handle not normally used to open or close (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MIDDLE NAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Handle not normally used to open or close\ncryptic definition \u2013 a NAME or \"Handle\", but not the first\/opening or last\/closing 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: Heard Rashford's header got ruled out for United (4)","output":"### Answer: TIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: United\nTRIED=\"Heard\" a court case, with R[ashford] ruled out. Marcus Rashford is a striker for Man 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: Field in America very muddy at first (5)","output":"### Answer: REALM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Field\nREAL=\"very\" in America e.g. \"a real good time\", plus M[uddy]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Creator of Wendy houses not a nice man \u2014 block! (9)","output":"### Answer: BARRICADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: block\nJ.M. BARRIE wrote Peter Pan=Creator of the character Wendy Darling, around CAD=\"not a nice 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: Sign to new Catholic claiming spiritual knowledge (7)","output":"### Answer: GNOSTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: claiming spiritual knowledge\n(Sign to)* plus C[atholic]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 have been settled \u2026 with force (3,4)","output":"### Answer: OLD BILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: force\n=the police force. An OLD BILL should have already been settled"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Underworld boss has standing arrangement (11)","output":"### Answer: DISPOSITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: standing arrangement\n\"Underworld boss\"=DIS' POSITION, as Dis is the Roman god of the 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: Ruth's former workplace is bad \u2014 blame an old problem (8,7)","output":"### Answer: BASEBALL DIAMOND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ruth's former workplace\nBabe Ruth played baseball . (is bad blame an 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: Charlie returned to south of France with no money (5)","output":"### Answer: IDIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charlie\nReversal\/\"returned\" of: TO, plus le MIDI=name for the \"south of France\" minus M[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: Spaniard, one often spotted around German (7)","output":"### Answer: DOMINGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spaniard\na DOMINO often has spots, around G[erman]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 some more questions (7)","output":"### Answer: REQUEST \n ### Explanation: Hidden in moRE QUESTions"}
{"instruction":"You 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 base, maybe without awareness of position (8)","output":"### Answer: BEARINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: awareness of position\nRING=\"Call\", with (base)* 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: Worked a lot with original mob \u2014 one ought to be discharged (5,10)","output":"### Answer: MORAL OBLIGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: one ought to be discharged\n(a lot original mob)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 up for not shooting? (6)","output":"### Answer: OFFSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make up for\nOFF SET=not shooting e.g. a 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: First slice of gateau large woman' s eating with pleasure (6)","output":"### Answer: GLADLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with pleasure\nG[ateau] plus LADY=\"woman\" around 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: Climber's claim set to collapse (8)","output":"### Answer: CLEMATIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climber\n(claim 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: Vision of motorway madness (6)","output":"### Answer: MIRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vision\nMI=M1=\"motorway\", plus RAGE=\"madness\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 upset army leader and king, played by 3 (7)","output":"### Answer: NABUCCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: king, played by 3\nKing Nebuchadnezzar, played by Placido Domingo . CUBAN=\"Islander\", reversed\/\"upset\"; plus C[ommanding] O[fficer]=\"army 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: Telegraph man appearing to interrupt one runner-up (7)","output":"### Answer: MARCONI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Telegraph man\nThe inventor of the the telegraph . ON=\"appearing\"; interrupting a reversal\/\"up\" of I=\"one\" plus Steve CRAM=\"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: Copper's very likely saved lives (6)","output":"### Answer: DWELLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: lives\nD[etective] S[ergeant]=\"Copper\", around WELL=\"very likely\"?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 third night picked up Madagascan native (5)","output":"### Answer: INDRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Madagascan native\na Madagascan lemur. Hidden\/\"During\" and reversed \"picked up\" in [th]IRD NI[ght]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 craft in which father's conveyed (5)","output":"### Answer: APART \n ### Explanation: Definition: Separate\nART=\"craft\", with PA=\"father\" 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: Willing female (9)","output":"### Answer: TESTATRIX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Willing female\ncryptic definition \u2013 a woman who has made a 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: Mother wisely included it \u2014 or else! (9)","output":"### Answer: OTHERWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: or else\nHidden in [M]OTHER WISE[ly]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Oarsmen include a soldier in the overturned boat (5)","output":"### Answer: EIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Oarsmen\nGI=\"soldier\", in THE reversed\/\"overturned\". Seems like one of \"Oarsmen\" or \"boat\" is an extra 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: Quickest way home for some workers (7)","output":"### Answer: BEELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quickest way home for some workers\ncryptic definition \u2013 referring to worker bees. Possibly a double definition as =\"Quickest way\" and \"home for [i.e. location of] some workers [bees]\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One under instruction to make a stand about wet weather (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAINEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One under instruction\nTEE=\"a stand\" for a golf ball, around 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: He told tales for soap set around English capital (5)","output":"### Answer: AESOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: He told tales\n(soap)* around the capital letter of E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hal stopped with him (3)","output":"### Answer: TED \n ### Explanation: Definition: him\nHal + TED = 'halted' = \"stopped\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: VAT, say, for nails (5)","output":"### Answer: TACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: nails\nsounds like 'tax'=\"VAT, 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: Wanted to be a schoolmaster, in fact (7)","output":"### Answer: DESIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wanted\nSIR=\"schoolmaster\" in DEED=\"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: A ruler's confused in a dream world (7)","output":"### Answer: SURREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: in a dream world\n(A ruler'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: French painter changes, not me (5)","output":"### Answer: MONET \n ### Explanation: Definition: French painter\n(not 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: Made to look great! (9)","output":"### Answer: MAGNIFIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Made to look great!\ncryptic definition \u2013 \"great\" in the sense of 'large' rather than '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: Even a prig could be a passer-on of gossip (9)","output":"### Answer: GRAPEVINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: passer-on of gossip\n(Even a prig)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to do at this end (5)","output":"### Answer: LOOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nothing to to do at this end\ncryptic definition, referring to the phrase 'loose 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: Upper Circle (4)","output":"### Answer: HALO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Upper Circle\ncryptic 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: Sacks\u00a0those that take money (8)","output":"### Answer: CASHIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sacks\ndouble definition: =dismisses from the armed forces=\"Sacks\", and =\"those that take money\" in a 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: Start to wake up in prison (4)","output":"### Answer: STIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Start to wake up\ndouble 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: Safety first with missile launched from submarine grating (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: grating\nS[afety] plus TRIDENT=\"missile launched from submarine\", the UK's nuclear deterrent"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nod when told to go? (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nod\nAS=\"when\" plus SENT=\"told 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: Criminal macho characteristic (10)","output":"### Answer: MALEFACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criminal\nMALE=\"macho\", plus FACTOR=\"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: Formidable woman appears to be tedious (6)","output":"### Answer: DRAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Formidable woman\nDRAG ON=\"be tedious\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 out of this! (4)","output":"### Answer: EXIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get out of this\ncryptic 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: Feature of barley used to make bread (5)","output":"### Answer: BEARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature of barley\n(BEARD)* would make \"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: Foreign parts? (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPURITIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foreign parts\ncryptic definition, as in a 'foreign body' rather than a foreign 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: Peg-legged supporter of the school board (5)","output":"### Answer: EASEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peg-legged supporter of the school board\ncryptic definition \u2013 an easel might have wooden\/peg legs, and \"school board\" as in a blackboard\/whiteboard"}
{"instruction":"You 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 put one's name in a legal document (8)","output":"### Answer: DESIGNED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intended\nSIGN=\"put one's name\", in DEED=\"a legal 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: The settlement is due to him (8)","output":"### Answer: CREDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: The settlement is due to him\ncryptic definition \u2013 he is owed a settlement, rather than the settlement happened because of 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's bound to go on foot (6)","output":"### Answer: SANDAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's bound to go on foot\ncryptic 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: Obtuse humour of a stupid person (6)","output":"### Answer: DIMWIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stupid person\nDIM=\"Obtuse\", plus WIT=\"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: Wise men have a month in Paris about the end of spring (4)","output":"### Answer: MAGI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wise men\nMAI=the month of May in French\/in Paris, around [sprin]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: Unemployed paid less at the centre (4)","output":"### Answer: IDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unemployed\nthe centre letters of [pa]ID LE[ss]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 it turn the tide for those overweight? (4)","output":"### Answer: DIET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Might it turn the tide for those overweight?\n~~(diet)*~~ (tide)* \u2013 *edit thanks to Cookie"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0mother? (6)","output":"### Answer: NATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind\n=\"Kind\"=type or category; =Mother 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: Exercise books lose one 11s (7)","output":"### Answer: PEBBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11s\n=STONEs. P[hysical] E[ducation]=\"Exercise\", plus B[**i**]BLES=\"books\" losing **i**=\"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: Do Russian rebels become old-fashioned types? (9)","output":"### Answer: DINOSAURS \n ### Explanation: Definition: old-fashioned types?\n(Do Russian)"}
{"instruction":"You 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, sailor twirls to dance (5)","output":"### Answer: RUMBA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dance\nRUM=\"drink\", plus A[ble]-B[odied seaman]=\"sailor\" reversed\/\"twirls\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stoke-on-Trent's code is a gem (5)","output":"### Answer: STONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: gem\nI think this refers to a post \"code\" of ST 1 or ST ONE for Stoke-on-Trent"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on which money might grow? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: BREAD TREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\na play on BREAD=\"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: Clever person \u2014 Sting, that is (7)","output":"### Answer: SMARTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clever person\nSMART=\"Sting\", plus I.E.=\"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: US fruit\u00a0drink (6)","output":"### Answer: SQUASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: US fruit\ndouble 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: Grounds for first divorce? I traded in sober adult (6)","output":"### Answer: STADIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Grounds\nSTA**ID**=\"sober\" plus A[dult], in which\u00a0the \"first\" letter of \"**D**[ivorce]\" and \"I\"\u00a0have \"traded\" 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: Foundation of plot 11 (7)","output":"### Answer: BEDROCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foundation\nBED=\"plot\" plus ROCK=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: It can help one get a start in life (9)","output":"### Answer: INCUBATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: It can help one get a start in life\ncryptic 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: Rule, which comes from above, they say (5)","output":"### Answer: REIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rule\nhomophone\/\"they say\" of: 'rain' which comes 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: 11's fine dressing (5)","output":"### Answer: FLINT \n ### Explanation: Definition: 11\n=STONE. F[ine] plus LINT=linen for \"dressing\" wounds"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Docker does exert, working shifts 10 to 5 (9)","output":"### Answer: STEVEDORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Docker\n(does e**X**ert)*, with **X**=10 shifting to V=5 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to ask for stories as extras (3,4)","output":"### Answer: LEG BYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: extras\n=extra runs in cricket. Spoonerism of 'beg lies'=\"ask for 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: When they're busy, they've nothing on (7)","output":"### Answer: NUDISTS \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition I think \u2013 not sure on the use of \"busy\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 brown leaves? Not half! (5)","output":"### Answer: TANGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nTAN=\"brown\"; plus GO[es]=\"leaves\" but without its second 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: Took time out squeezing muscle to be admired (9)","output":"### Answer: RESPECTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: admired\nRESTED=\"Took time out\", around PEC[toral]=\"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: Questions about IT? No one notices (7)","output":"### Answer: POSTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: notices\nPOSERS=\"Questions\", around IT minus I=\"No 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: Not interested in meals being delivered? (5)","output":"### Answer: BORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not interested\nhomophone\/\"being delivered\" of: 'board'=\"meals\" as in 'bed and 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: Sparkling wine for meat course, almost cooked (9)","output":"### Answer: LAMBRUSCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sparkling wine\nLAMB=\"meat\", plus (cours[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: Criticises\u00a011s (6)","output":"### Answer: SLATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Criticises\ndouble 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: Utter problem \u2014 there's no time for pieces of 11 (6)","output":"### Answer: RUBBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pieces of 11\n=\"pieces of STONE\". Homophone\/\"Utter\" of: '**t**rouble'=\"problem\", without the **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: Fighting animal volunteers upset leader (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTACKING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fighting\nCAT=\"animal\", plus T[erritorial] A[rmy]=\"volunteers\" all reversed\/\"upset\", plus KING=\"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: Foreign articles close to home in war briefs, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: briefs, perhaps\nUN and DER are French and German articles in the grammatical sense; plus [hom]E in 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: Declares at cricket matches (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTESTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declares\nAT plus TESTS=\"cricket 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: Quarrel breaking out nearby (6)","output":"### Answer: BARNEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quarrel\n(nearby)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 philosopher covers the Spanish, English or Finnish instrument (7)","output":"### Answer: KANTELE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Finnish instrument\n=a Finnish zither. KANT=\"German philosopher\", plus EL=\"the [in] Spanish\" plus E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to get you drunk: no end of drink \u2014 is that morally wrong? (6)","output":"### Answer: SINFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: morally wrong\n~~SIN**k**FUL~~ S**k**INFUL=\"Enough to get you drunk\", but without the end of [drin]**k\u00a0***Edit thanks to Eileen and Potterer"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: '40s actress is tee\u00adtotal and fit, eating yogurt regularly (5,6)","output":"### Answer: BETTY GRABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: '40s actress\nBE=\"is\", plus T[ee]T[otal], plus ABLE=\"fit\", around regular letters of Y[o]G[u]R[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: Encircle part of Britain or Belgium (5)","output":"### Answer: INORB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Encircle\nhidden in [Brita]IN OR B[elgium]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cherished, exactly fitting I see (9)","output":"### Answer: PETTICOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Garment\nPET=\"cherished\", plus TO A T=\"exactly\", around I C=\"I 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: Help us to get round OK (2-2)","output":"### Answer: SO-SO \n ### Explanation: Definition: OK\nSOS=\"Help us\", plus O=\"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: Expressing desire, top kinky musical making a comeback (8)","output":"### Answer: OPTATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Expressing desire\na grammatical mood that expresses a desire. (top)*, plus EVITA=\"musical\" reversed\/\"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: Burrow oft hollow in part (6)","output":"### Answer: ROOTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Burrow\nO[f]T hollowed out, in ROLE=\"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: Start to yawn on a course, showing lack of interest (6)","output":"### Answer: APATHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: lack of interest\nY[awn], after A PATH=\"a 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: Medical assessment most impoverished? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SKIN TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medical assessment\nSKINTEST=\"most impoverished\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Tear back and forth as Dickensian protagonist (6)","output":"### Answer: PIRRIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dickensian protagonist\nPhilip PIRRIP, better known as Pip in *Great Expectations*. RIP=\"Tear\", first reversed\/\"back\" and then \"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: Nutty green apple finally getting shredded for cake (8)","output":"### Answer: ECOFREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nutty green\n[appl]E, plus (for 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: Work on beach that is in US city (3,5)","output":"### Answer: SAN DIEGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\nGO=\"Work\", after: SAND=\"beach\" plus I.E.=\"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: Duck I caught in the air recalled hunter's cry (6)","output":"### Answer: YOICKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hunter's cry\na cry used to urge on hounds. O=zero=a \"duck\" in cricket, plus I, plus C[aught] the cricketing abbrevation; all inside SKY reversed=\"air recalled\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sensation of the East End, Barking, is it? (3-3)","output":"### Answer: BOW-WOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barking, is it?\nBOW is a district in the East End, plus WOW=a great success=\"Sensation\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 holds advanced position for scout (6,7)","output":"### Answer: TALENT SPOTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: scout\nTATER=\"King Edward\"=potato, around LENT=\"advanced\" and SPOT=\"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: Soldier with fury moving to the back or to the front (8)","output":"### Answer: ANTERIOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: to the front \nANT=\"Soldier\", plus IRE=\"fury\" reversed\/\"moving to the back\", plus 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: Home in one's tree (4)","output":"### Answer: NEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Home\nHidden in [o]NE'S T[ree]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on nicer times, less hurt ultimately different (9)","output":"### Answer: REMINISCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look back\n(nicer **t**imes)*, minus [hur]**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: Father standing, he offers a salutation, its elements warming (3-2,7)","output":"### Answer: POP-UP TOASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: its elements warming\nPOP=\"Father\", plus UP=\"standing\", plus TOASTER=\"he offers a 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: Nursing cold, one doubled up lay disheartened, with very little warmth (5)","output":"### Answer: ICILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with very little warmth\nI=\"one\", doubled up around C[old], plus L[a]Y 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: Manage some poetry in the middle of poem (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Manage\nVERSE=\"some poetry\" in **OE**=\"middle of p**oe**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: Land \u2014 there's failure to include it within the borders of Turkey (9)","output":"### Answer: TERRITORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\nERROR=\"failure\", around IT, all inside T[urke]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: Necking drinks, pursue patter (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SALES TALK \n ### Explanation: Definition: patter\nALES=\"drinks\", inside STALK=\"pursue\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 saving last bit in doggy bag, upended regardless (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN ANY CASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: regardless\nINANE=\"Silly\" around: the last bit of [dogg]Y, plus SAC=\"bag\" reversed\/\"upended\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Patriarch John squeezing alongside Protestant elder (9)","output":"### Answer: PRESBYTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Protestant elder\nPRESTER John is a\u00a0legendary Christian patriarch , around 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: Filth around capital in Louisiana, live American strip (7)","output":"### Answer: DILBERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: American strip\nthe famous American comic strip . DIRT=\"Filth\", around L[ouisiana] and BE=\"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: Red chevron with flash clothing turning up like this, style for a bowler (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: style for a bowler\na way of bowling in cricket. RARE=\"Red\" of a steak, plus V=\"chevron\", inside MO[ment]=\"flash\", all reversed\/\"turning 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: In a plain way, said like this clue? (2,5,2,3,8)","output":"### Answer: IN WORDS OF ONE SYLLABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: In a plain 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: Wearing something black for Halloween? Give us a twirl! (5)","output":"### Answer: BATON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give us a twirl\nIf you have a BAT ON, you may be \"Wearing something black for Halloween\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revived with oxygen after backing first horse in wet conditions (4-5)","output":"### Answer: BORN AGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Revived\nO[xygen] after the first of B[acking]; plus NAG=\"horse\" in RAIN=\"wet 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: Marketplace for anyone gambling on races and using tips (5)","output":"### Answer: AGORA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marketplace\nthe \"tips\" of A[nyone] G[ambling] O[n] R[aces] A[nd]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 syncopated beat (5)","output":"### Answer: TIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: beat\n(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: Eliot told fantastic tale of a friend to animals (9)","output":"### Answer: DOOLITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a friend to animals\n(Eliot told)* \u2013 but isn't it Dr Dolittle, with a single '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: North Americans' casual California hideaways reported (7)","output":"### Answer: CANUCKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: North Americans' casual\na \"casual\" way to say 'Canadians'=\"North Americans\". CA[lifornia], plus NUCKS sounds a bit like 'nooks'=\"hideaways 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: Having no fun from creativity in one's lifetime (7)","output":"### Answer: SPARTAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having no fun\nART=\"creativity\" in SPAN=\"one's 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: Each-way stake (3,2)","output":"### Answer: PUT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: stake\n=\"stake\"=to support, tether. PUT UP is a palindrome, hence \"Each-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: Wins clearly initially, if at length criticises umpire's call (3)","output":"### Answer: KOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wins clearly initially\nAn initialism of KO=Knock Out, KOS=Knocks Out=\"Wins clearly\". Spelled out at length, 'Knocks'=\"criticises\" and 'Out'=\"umpire's 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: Makes smooth pieces for pianist drawn from plain inspirations (5)","output":"### Answer: IRONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes smooth\n[**insp**]IR[**ati**]ONS minus the letters of \"**pianist**\". Not sure what \"plain\" indicates \u2013 maybe to use \"inspirations\" as written instead of looking for a synonym"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Backed favourite vainly, lacking enthusiasm (7)","output":"### Answer: TEPIDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking enthusiasm\nPET=\"favourite\" reversed\/\"Back\", plus IDLY=\"vainly\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 King Boatman seen in pseudomorphs (7)","output":"### Answer: OEDIPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old King\nI=\"Boatman\" in (pseudo)*, with -morphs as the 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: Time being the end of season formerly (5)","output":"### Answer: NONCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time being\nthe end of [season]N, plus ONCE=\"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: Allow time to take on outsiders in race (5)","output":"### Answer: AGREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allow\nAGE=\"time\", taking on\/in the outsiders in R[ac]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: Pinions perhaps by firm force with parts of feet (9)","output":"### Answer: COGWHEELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pinions perhaps\nCO[mpany]=firm=a business, plus G[ravity]=\"force\", plus W[ith], plus HEELS=\"parts of 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: Condone taking a gamble (4)","output":"### Answer: ABET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Condone\nA BET=\"a 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: Fix odds in Derby fraud \u2014 no trial? (6)","output":"### Answer: DRY RUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: trial?\nthe odd letters of D[e]R[b]Y [f]R[a]U[d] N[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: Improved view, adapting plane details (just the wings) with CAD (10)","output":"### Answer: LANDSCAPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Improved view\n(plane d[etail]s CAD)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the last runners, not the first (8)","output":"### Answer: ENDORSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Backs\nEND=\"last\" plus [h]ORSES=\"runners, not the 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: Takes a risk, being seen in a dress (4)","output":"### Answer: SARI \n ### Explanation: Definition: dress\nHidden in [Take]S A RI[sk]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dark horse doesn't appear to be at stake (4)","output":"### Answer: PALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: How a dark horse doesn't appear to be\n=the opposite of \"dark\"; =a type of \"stake\", 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: Initial cutting replacing tip, to dead-head (5)","output":"### Answer: CAPUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: head\nLatin for \"head\". C[utting] replacing the tip of [k]APUT=\"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: Clue: the pastern's broken, but this horse won with certainty; it's better than gambling (1,4,2,3,4,2,5,3,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: A BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: certainty; it's better than gambling\nA BIRD IN THE HAND would be a \"Clue\" for \"the pas**tern**'s\", as **tern**=A BIRD, put IN\u00a0the pass=THE HAND, with pass=HAND something over\u2026\n \u2026plus IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH=(but this horse won 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: Features in rows, not a single one (5)","output":"### Answer: NOSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Features\nNO**I**SES=\"rows\", minus the **I**=\"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 help gamblers and prostitutes missing out having a flutter (8)","output":"### Answer: TIPSTERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They help gamblers\n(pr**o**s**t**it**u**tes)* minus **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: Old IT device in BASIC wordplay to check (8)","output":"### Answer: KEYPUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old IT device\nKEY=\"BASIC\", plus PUN=\"wordplay\", plus CH[eck]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 here reveals a bit of leg \u2014 heavenly! (2,4)","output":"### Answer: ON HIGH \n ### Explanation: Definition: heavenly\nputting a \"Model\" **T\u00a0**Ford \"here\", or ON HIGH, gives **T**HIGH=\"a bit of 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: Boatman could be one\u00a0better? (6)","output":"### Answer: PUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Boatman could be one\nreferring to 'punt' boats; or ='bettor'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \"Gosh!\" = \"ok\" (1,3)","output":"### Answer: I SAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Gosh!\"\n*Edit thanks to Andrew and others* \u2013 \"=\" gives IS, plus AY or \"ok\" \n~~I SAY = \"ok\" in cryptic wordplay, as I SAY=> homophone of \"I\" => 'aye' = \"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: Vessel's crew (\u00e9migr\u00e9s in part, returning) (4)","output":"### Answer: EWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vessel\nHidden reversed in [c]REW E[migres]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on drugs used for relief (4)","output":"### Answer: EASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: relief\nHomophone\/\"Report\" of E'S=\"drugs\", as E[cstasy]='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: Retired cook regulated time for lobster, say (7)","output":"### Answer: DECAPOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: lobster, say\nReversal of\/\"Retired\": DO=\"cook\", plus PACED=\"regulated time 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: Group's first hits retaining height in charts (6)","output":"### Answer: GRAPHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: charts\nG[roup] plus RAPS=\"hits\" around H[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: Exhausted, get on motor of a sort (8)","output":"### Answer: OUTBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: motor of a sort\nOUT=\"Exhausted\" plus BOARD=\"get 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: Drink for days in prison, just enough to function (6)","output":"### Answer: QUORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: just enough to function\nRUM=\"Drink\", exchanged for **D**[ays] in QUO[**D**]=\"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: British have no claret supply without European sweetener (5,7)","output":"### Answer: BLACK TREACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweetener\nB[ritish] plus LACK=\"have no\", plus (claret)* around 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: Cops out to catch activist responsible primarily for kidnaps (7,3)","output":"### Answer: CARRIES OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: kidnaps\nCRIES OFF=\"Cops out\"=backs out of something, around A[ctivist] R[esponsible]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 section of artillery in retreat (3)","output":"### Answer: LIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turned on\nHidden reversed in [ar]TIL[lery]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Talking about the subject of eggs (3)","output":"### Answer: OVA \n ### Explanation: Definition: eggs\nHomophone\/\"Talking\" of 'over'=\"about the subject 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: Saint among Liberal opposition (10)","output":"### Answer: ANTAGONISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: opposition\n(Saint among)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 lithe daughter leaving university in good spirits (5-7)","output":"### Answer: LIGHT-HEARTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: in good spirits\n(lithe daughter)* minus U[niversity]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 backing a copper's judgement (6)","output":"### Answer: ACUMEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: judgement\nMEN=\"Blokes\", after A plus CU=chemical symbol for \"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: Astronomer's westbound trail home across meadow (8)","output":"### Answer: GALILEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astronomer's\n=related or belonging to Galileo. reversal of\/\"westbound\" LAG=\"trail\" behind; plus IN=\"home\" around LEA=\"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: Glasses trapping potassium particles (6)","output":"### Answer: SPECKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: particles\nSPECS=\"Glasses\", around K=chemical symbol for \"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: Right cockney greeting after \"Mike, old fruit\" (7)","output":"### Answer: MORELLO \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit\n=a cherry. R[ight], plus 'ELLO=\"cockney greeting\"; all after M[ike] O[ld], where M[ike] is the phonetic alphabet 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: Second overdose brought about death (4)","output":"### Answer: DOOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: death\nMO[ment]=\"Second\", plus O[ver]D[ose]; all reversed\/\"brought 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: Winning division of cards by bridge player (4)","output":"### Answer: CUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Winning\nCUT=\"division of [a deck of] cards\" by E[ast]=\"bridge 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: Trumpet for silent type crossing island (8)","output":"### Answer: PROCLAIM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trumpet\nPRO=\"for\", plus CLAM=\"silent type\" around 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: Order from Pole back in charge (5)","output":"### Answer: DORIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n=an \"Order\" of Greek architecture. ROD=\"Pole\", reversed\/\"back\"; plus I[n] C[harge]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 up and complained, trashing leader (6)","output":"### Answer: ROUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got up\n[g]ROUSED=\"complained\" minus its leading 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: Surplus selection is kept under wine bar on the way in (10)","output":"### Answer: PORTCULLIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar on the way in\nCULL=\"Surplus selection\", plus IS; all after PORT=\"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: Best season for adders? (10)","output":"### Answer: SUMMERTIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best season for adders\nAdders => those who do addition => those who do sums => 'SUMMERs'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Man area (6)","output":"### Answer: STAFFA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isle\n=a Scottish island. STAFF=\"Man\", plus A[rea]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 lads unhappy? They should be happiest! (10)","output":"### Answer: SCHOOLDAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They should be happiest!\n=they should be the happiest days. (Choosy 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: British lines smaller than this American woman's estimate (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BROAD GAUGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: British lines smaller than this\n=a wider distance between rails than seen in British railway lines [standard guage]. BROAD['s] GAUGE=\"American woman's estimate\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 lyric, final work of poet (6)","output":"### Answer: SONNET \n ### Explanation: Definition: work of poet\nSON[g]=\"Short lyric\", plus NET=\"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: Better looking one turning up to eat pork pie (8)","output":"### Answer: COMELIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better looking\nCOMER=\"one turning up\", around LIE=\"pork 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: Barely move in sprint (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: sprint\n\"Barely move\"=move while bare=move naked [in a public situation]=STREAK"}
{"instruction":"You 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 maiden to prepare for a new engagement? (5)","output":"### Answer: REARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: prepare for a new engagement\nREAR=\"Last\", plus M[aiden] \u2013 cricket 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: Sound coming from concrete drum (4)","output":"### Answer: REEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: drum\n=the rotating cylinder of a reel. Homophone of\/\"Sound coming from\": 'real'=\"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: Invalidate peacekeepers' function (4)","output":"### Answer: UNDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invalidate\nU[nited] N[ations]=\"peacekeepers\" plus DO=\"function\"=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: Weekly issue full of woe (10,5)","output":"### Answer: WEDNESDAYS CHILD \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition: \"issue\" as in CHILD, and referring to the rhyme Monday's 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: Describing one's descent from Lancaster (9)","output":"### Answer: ANCESTRAL \n ### Explanation: (Lancaster)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 it broadcast a frolic? (5)","output":"### Answer: ANTIC \n ### Explanation: (Can 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: Oath he'd let out, being a quick-tempered person (7)","output":"### Answer: HOTHEAD \n ### Explanation: (Oath 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: Was responsible for past words of wisdom (7)","output":"### Answer: OVERSAW \n ### Explanation: OVER=\"past\", plus SAW=a proverb=\"words of 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: Stratagem used to catch a bird (3)","output":"### Answer: EMU \n ### Explanation: Hidden in [Strateg]EM U[sed]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 easy on the French in tears (7)","output":"### Answer: RELENTS \n ### Explanation: LE=\"the [in] French\", in RENTS=\"tears\" as in torn 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: A big wave from chap coming back in a new suit (7)","output":"### Answer: TSUNAMI \n ### Explanation: MAN=\"chap\" reversed\/\"coming back\"; inside (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: Tabitha abandoned her natural home (7)","output":"### Answer: HABITAT \n ### Explanation: (Tabitha)"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0topic of discussion (7)","output":"### Answer: SUBJECT \n ### Explanation: double definition: \"National\" as in someone belonging to a particular 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: Car negotiated a bend (3)","output":"### Answer: ARC \n ### Explanation: (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: Comedian who may fail to keep a date? (5-2)","output":"### Answer: STAND-UP \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: Stop in a few bars (7)","output":"### Answer: REFRAIN \n ### Explanation: double definition: \"Stop\" oneself from doing something; a repeated phrase, such as a few bars 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: Wild rose one found growing by the river (5)","output":"### Answer: OSIER \n ### Explanation: a willow found in wet habitats. (rose I)*, where I=\"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: He leaves a permanent impression on one (9)","output":"### Answer: TATTOOIST \n ### Explanation: cryptic 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: Cause of wrongful arrest? (15)","output":"### Answer: MISAPPREHENSION \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition, with \"arrest\"='apprehend'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a heavy blow (7,3,5)","output":"### Answer: WEATHER THE STORM \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition, with \"blow\"=a strong wind or 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: Tube holding a gold coin (5)","output":"### Answer: DUCAT \n ### Explanation: DUCT=\"Tube\", around 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: Fantastic seabird from the Orient (7)","output":"### Answer: EASTERN \n ### Explanation: Fantastic sea \/ bird => (sea)*, plus TERN=\"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: Mocks desired changes (7)","output":"### Answer: DERIDES \n ### Explanation: (desired)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 you it's wrong to shout (4,3)","output":"### Answer: YELL OUT \n ### Explanation: (Tell 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 castle in which a tea urn is lost (7)","output":"### Answer: CHATEAU \n ### Explanation: Hidden in [whi]CH A TEA U[rn]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Indicative of a lack of will (9)","output":"### Answer: INTESTATE \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 describing someone who has not written a 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: Summoned by bells, he took a turn for the better (4,11)","output":"### Answer: DICK WHITTINGTON \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 a mayor of London, who according to legend heard bells saying: \"Turn again, Whittington, Lord Mayor 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: Two signs merge to show where books may be had (9)","output":"### Answer: LIBRARIES \n ### Explanation: LIBRA and ARIES are \"Two [astrological] signs\", merged at the shared '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: Leaves note attached to article (3)","output":"### Answer: TEA \n ### Explanation: TE=musical \"note\", plus A=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: Thus university finds little money (3)","output":"### Answer: SOU \n ### Explanation: SO=\"Thus\", plus U[niversity]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 die during journey in turbulent waters (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TIDE RIP \n ### Explanation: (die)* in 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: His drawings are refreshing (7)","output":"### Answer: TAPSTER \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 someone who draws drinks from a bar tap"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0score (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Cancel\" as in 'scratch that'; =\"score\" as in make scratch marks 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: Fool is in his bare skin, having nothing on (7)","output":"### Answer: BUFFOON \n ### Explanation: BUFF=\"bare skin\", plus O=zero=\"nothing\", plus 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: Defence of the absent (5)","output":"### Answer: ALIBI \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 the defence of someone who was absent from the scene of the 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: Stop man getting cleaner (9)","output":"### Answer: DETERGENT \n ### Explanation: DETER=\"Stop\", plus GENT=\"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: Doctor has tea or coffee (5)","output":"### Answer: MOCHA \n ### Explanation: M[edical] O[fficer]=\"Doctor\", plus 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: Like film of jelly (5)","output":"### Answer: ASPIC \n ### Explanation: AS=\"like\", plus [motion] PIC[ture]=\"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: Can earl consume passion fruit? (9)","output":"### Answer: TANGERINE \n ### Explanation: TIN=\"Can\", plus E[arl]; both around ANGER=\"passion\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 ended attack (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERCHARGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to fleece, or OVERCHARGE someone. OVER=\"ended\" plus CHARGE=\"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: Poem about dead woman (4)","output":"### Answer: LADY \n ### Explanation: LAY=\"Poem\" around D[ead]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 clean-cut set of clothes (7)","output":"### Answer: PURSUIT \n ### Explanation: PUR[e]=\"clean\" with its end \"cut\" off; plus SUIT=\"set of 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: Engineer altered power transmitter (7)","output":"### Answer: TREADLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a foot-operated lever or pedal. (altered)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 evidence at trials (7)","output":"### Answer: ATTESTS \n ### Explanation: AT, plus TESTS=\"trials\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 son finished model (7)","output":"### Answer: SUPPOSE \n ### Explanation: S[on]; plus UP=\"finished\" as in 'your time is up'; plus POSE=\"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: Time to question assignment (4)","output":"### Answer: TASK \n ### Explanation: T[ime] plus ASK=\"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: Devastating change to a musical (10)","output":"### Answer: CALAMITOUS \n ### Explanation: (to a 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: Move the bottom line (9)","output":"### Answer: REARRANGE \n ### Explanation: REAR=\"bottom\" plus RANGE=\"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: Material used in making sheikh a kilt (5)","output":"### Answer: KHAKI \n ### Explanation: hidden in [shei]KH A KI[lt]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 look at quail (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAD \n ### Explanation: D=500 in Roman numerals=\"Many\"; plus READ=\"look 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: Man has stroke? That's an illness (9)","output":"### Answer: HEPATITIS \n ### Explanation: HE=\"man\", plus PAT=\"stroke\", plus IT 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: Greek lawmaker is to do without car club (5)","output":"### Answer: DRACO \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Athenian legislator . DO around RAC=Royal Automobile Club=\"car 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: Sensitive tot creeps about (3,6)","output":"### Answer: TOP SECRET \n ### Explanation: (tot creeps)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 blood flow (10)","output":"### Answer: RACECOURSE \n ### Explanation: RACE=\"blood\" as in a person's descent; plus COURSE=\"flow\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 old pamphlet (7)","output":"### Answer: EXTRACT \n ### Explanation: EX=\"old\" plus TRACT=\"pamphlet\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 getting a drink out this evening (7)","output":"### Answer: TONIGHT \n ### Explanation: NIGH=\"Almost\", with a TOT=\"drink\" outside 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: Suitable\u00a0match (4)","output":"### Answer: MEET \n ### Explanation: double definition: =fitting or \"Suitable\"; and =to \"match\" or oppose adequately"}
{"instruction":"You 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 American tableware (5)","output":"### Answer: CHINA \n ### Explanation: CHIN=\"Feature\", plus A[merican]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eyelet can deploy dangerous gas (9)","output":"### Answer: ACETYLENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: an unstable gas used as fuel. (Eyelet 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: Field in direct line of castle gate (4,6)","output":"### Answer: KEEP WICKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: to be the fielder directly behind the batsman in cricket. KEEP=\"castle\" plus WICKET=\"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: Penny continued holding soldier tight (9)","output":"### Answer: PLASTERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: drunk. P[enny], plus LASTED=\"continued\" around R[oyal] E[ngineer]=\"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: Nothing girl put in hollow hides smell (9)","output":"### Answer: DEODORANT \n ### Explanation: O=zero=\"Nothing\", plus DORA=\"girl\"; both inside DENT=\"hollow\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 being faithful (7)","output":"### Answer: STAUNCH \n ### Explanation: double definition: =\"Stop\" the flow of blood; and =\"faithful\" 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: Fish in drink causes upset (5-2)","output":"### Answer: SHAKE-UP \n ### Explanation: HAKE=\"Fish\" in SUP=\"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: Set down a condition (5)","output":"### Answer: STATE \n ### Explanation: double definition: =to state the details of something=\"Set down\"; and =a state of being=\"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: Metalworker's tool turns up (5)","output":"### Answer: SNIPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hand-shears for sheet metal. SPINS=\"turns\", reversed or \"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: You put lights somewhere in here (4)","output":"### Answer: GRID \n ### Explanation: a GRID can be a framework or network for lights; and \"here\" also refers to the crossword GRID, which contains \"lights\" or lights squares and dark squares"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ruminate about ex-PM not reaching a conclusion (6)","output":"### Answer: CATTLE \n ### Explanation: C[irca]=\"about\", plus ATTLE[e]=\"ex-PM not reaching a 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: Bemoan period of doing without cakes before noon (6)","output":"### Answer: LAMENT \n ### Explanation: LENT=\"period of doing without\", around AM=\"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: Magridal Bizet's penned in city by the Tarn (4)","output":"### Answer: ALBI \n ### Explanation: Albi is a city on the river Tarn in France. Hidden inside [Madrig]AL BI[zet]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Longed to receive team's kit with lined motif (10)","output":"### Answer: PINSTRIPED \n ### Explanation: PINED=\"Longed\", around STRIP=\"team's 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: Exactly what the bare-bosomed have rejected (4,2)","output":"### Answer: SPOT ON \n ### Explanation: NO TOPS=\"what the bare-bosomed have\", reversed or \"rejected\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Perish, then arise miraculously in this hymn? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: DIES IRAE \n ### Explanation: a Latin hymn. DIE=\"Perish\", plus (arise)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 municipality to pull in favours for thriving areas (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BOOM TOWNS \n ### Explanation: M[unicipality], plus TOW=\"pull\", all inside BOONS=\"favours\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to rouse Irish port, according to Spooner (8)","output":"### Answer: CAKEWALK \n ### Explanation: Spoonerism of 'wake Cork'=\"rouse Irish 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: Bacterium gets bought, we're told, or gametes (4,5)","output":"### Answer: GERM CELLS \n ### Explanation: GERM=\"Bacterium\", plus CELLS which sounds like 'sells'=\"gets bought, we're told\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sacrifice no time in playing Bach motet (8)","output":"### Answer: HECATOMB \n ### Explanation: a sacrifice of 100 cattle in Ancient Greece. (Bach mote**t**) minus **t**[ime]\u2026 it still has another 't', which makes \"no time\" a little awkward"}
{"instruction":"You 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 peasant's morbid and empty life (6)","output":"### Answer: SICKLE \n ### Explanation: SICK=\"morbid\", plus an empty L[if]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: Tenor disheartened in melody fit to be forte (6,4)","output":"### Answer: STRONG SUIT \n ### Explanation: T[eno]R, in SONG=\"melody\" plus SUIT=\"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: Stern king with sensitivity for music (4)","output":"### Answer: REAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: the REAR of a ship. R[ex] plus EAR=\"sensitivity for 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: They collect scraps of some early jazz pieces (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGMEN \n ### Explanation: RAG=\"some early jazz\", plus MEN=\"pieces\" e.g. 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: Tinker half-heartedly with perfumery's ultimate potpourri (6)","output":"### Answer: MEDLEY \n ### Explanation: ME**D**[**d**]LE=\"Tinker\" with half of its heart remaining, plus [perfumer]Y's ultimate 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: Seductress's lacy pants with edging of pearls round (7)","output":"### Answer: CALYPSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: the nymph who enchanted Odysseus. (lacy)*, plus P[earl]S, plus O=\"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: Son tucked into goose; he sought seconds (5)","output":"### Answer: TWIST \n ### Explanation: Oliver TWIST asked for more gruel. S[on] inside TWIT=\"goose\"=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: The French show attack on Turks (7)","output":"### Answer: LEPANTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: the site of a naval battle between a Catholic coalition and the Ottoman Empire. LE=\"The [in] French\", plus PANTO=\"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: Patriotic work, extremely American, but not US? (6)","output":"### Answer: ANTHEM \n ### Explanation: A[merica]N, plus THEM=\"not US\"='not 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: Strike off priest I meant to reform (9)","output":"### Answer: ELIMINATE \n ### Explanation: ELI=a \"priest\" in the book of Samuel, plus (I meant)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fixture to support curtain feature (3-4)","output":"### Answer: TIE-BACK \n ### Explanation: TIE=\"Fixture\", plus BACK=\"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: Fuss over Madonna, due back on a stage to be choreographed (4,1,4,3,5,5)","output":"### Answer: MAKE A SONG AND DANCE ABOUT \n ### Explanation: (Madonna due back on a 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: Composer's moving tear, captivated by French horn (7)","output":"### Answer: CREATOR \n ### Explanation: (tear)*, inside COR=\"French [for] 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: Speechless about group's bagpipe (7)","output":"### Answer: MUSETTE \n ### Explanation: MUTE=\"Speechless\" around SET=\"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: What may soothe infant with head dropping (7)","output":"### Answer: LULLABY \n ### Explanation: LULL=\"soothe\", plus [b]ABY=\"infant\" with the head letter dropping 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: Hum and turn round \u2014 that is rhythmic music (6)","output":"### Answer: BOOGIE \n ### Explanation: B[ody] O[dour]=\"Hum\"=stink; plus GO=\"turn\" e.g. in a board game, reversed\/\"round\"; plus I.E.=\"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: Motor lubricant but not one for a girl (5)","output":"### Answer: CAROL \n ### Explanation: CAR O[**I**]L=\"Motor lubricant\", but without a **I**=\"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: Whale hump nursed by princess (6)","output":"### Answer: BELUGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Whale\nLUG=carry something heavy=\"hump\", inside \"princess\" BEA[trice]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to play for, with raise to pocket (7)","output":"### Answer: JACKPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: All to play for\nJACK=\"raise\" e.g. a car, plus POT=\"pocket\" in snooker"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Winter's Tale character is absent \u2014 a mistake? (9)","output":"### Answer: SEBASTIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\n(is absent 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 Winter's Tale character with perfect stuff about (5)","output":"### Answer: MARIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\nAI=A1=first class=\"perfect\", plus RAM=press closely in=\"stuff\"; all reversed or \"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 Winter's Tale character's endless rot (5)","output":"### Answer: FESTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\nFESTE[r]=\"endless rot\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A Winter's Tale character showing nerve after illness (9)","output":"### Answer: AGUECHEEK \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\nCHEEK=\"nerve\" after AGUE=\"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: Woman acting as boy, character shortly bagging a duke (7)","output":"### Answer: LADETTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Woman acting as boy\nLETTE[r]=\"character shortly\", around A D[uke]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mitigate rebuke, say? (6)","output":"### Answer: LESSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mitigate\nhomophone of 'lesson'=\"rebuke, 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: Crank has to perform with water regulator (6)","output":"### Answer: WEIRDO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crank\nDO=\"perform\" after WEIR=\"water regulator\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 in middle of Yeovil, a tree ruined (7)","output":"### Answer: OVEREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gorge\nthe middle of [Ye]OV[il], plus (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: nfinit? (9)","output":"### Answer: LIMITLESS \n ### Explanation: 'infinite'=LIMITLESS, with its limits\/outer letters 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: Food reliable, though not starter (5)","output":"### Answer: TABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\n[s]TABLE=\"reliable\" without the starting 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: A Winter's Tale character\u00a0one's played (5)","output":"### Answer: VIOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\ndouble definition, the second referring to the 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: Breaking record, work returned is for state capital (9)","output":"### Answer: ANNAPOLIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: state capital\n=the capital of Maryland. ANNAL=\"record\", around OP[us]=\"work\" reversed\/\"returned\"; plus 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 Winter's Tale character I love after soon rescuing protagonist at the end (7)","output":"### Answer: ANTONIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\nI, plus O=\"love\", after all of: ANON=\"soon\" around [protagonis]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: A little stout, a handsome statesman? (6)","output":"### Answer: UTAHAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: statesman\n=someone from the state of Utah. Hidden in [sto]UT A HAN[dsome]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One shy of seven? (7)","output":"### Answer: BASHFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: shy\nOne of the seven dwarfs in Disney's 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: Rounded parts of spheres, no apex (5)","output":"### Answer: LOBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rounded parts\n[g]LOBES=\"spheres\" without its apex or top\/first 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: Warming device one's tucking into slit? (3,6)","output":"### Answer: GAS HEATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warming device\nGASH EATER=\"one's tucking into slit\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A bloomer, one abandoning ally and old writer, virtually (7)","output":"### Answer: JONQUIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: A bloomer\n=a narcissus flower. JO[**I**]N=\"ally\", with **I**=\"one\" abandoning it; plus QUIL[l]=\"old writer\" with \"virtually\"='almost'\/'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: Kindness ultimately lacking in vast wit (5)","output":"### Answer: COMIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: wit\nCO[**s**]MIC=\"vast\", with [Kindnes]**s** 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: Salesman's turned up, very difficult to continue (9)","output":"### Answer: PERSEVERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: continue\nREP[resentative]=\"Salesman\" reversed, plus SEVERE=\"very diffictul\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 frames for courses (6)","output":"### Answer: TRACKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: courses\nT[ime] plus RACKS=\"frames\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Greek character has to tear up (6)","output":"### Answer: PIRATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Copy\n*Better parsing thanks to Roger and others: ETA=\"Greek character\", plus RIP=\"tear; all reversed\/\"up\"*\n PI=\"Greek [alphabet] character\", plus (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: Beauty cheers up after more bad breaks (9)","output":"### Answer: DREAMBOAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beauty\nTA=thank you=\"cheers\", reversed\/\"up\"; after (more 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: Roughly two steps around base of device, best point of contact (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SWEET SPOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: best point of contact\n(two steps)* around [devic]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: Old Shakespearean wino denied victory \u2014 this to add flavour? (7)","output":"### Answer: OREGANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: this to add flavour\nO[ld], plus REGAN=one of King Lear's daughters=\"Shakespearean\", plus [win]O minus 'win' i.e. \"denied 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: A Winter's Tale character caught up in passion is romantic (6)","output":"### Answer: ORSINO \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\nHidden, reversed, in [passi]ON IS RO[mantic]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of betrayal in the end, lost cause (7)","output":"### Answer: TREASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act of betrayal\nthe end of [los]T, plus REASON=\"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: A Winter's Tale character in the midst of hoax, raging briefly (6)","output":"### Answer: OLIVIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\nthe middle letters of [h]OA[x], around LIVI[d]=\"raging 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: 26 or 9 inspiring a writer (5)","output":"### Answer: TWAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\nVIOLA and SEBASTIAN are TWIN siblings, around 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 Winter's Tale character\u00a0to discharge (5)","output":"### Answer: BELCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: A Winter's Tale character\ndouble 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: Seafood that's dead? Then transport to main ship! (11,4)","output":"### Answer: EXCLAMATION MARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: !\nthe definition is the final punctuation mark. EX-CLAM=\"Seafood that's dead?\", plus (to main)*, plus ARK=\"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: Maker of an instrument gripping end of cricket bat (7)","output":"### Answer: FLUTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bat\n=as in to bat eyelids. FLUTER=\"Maker of an instrument\", around [cricke]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: One is cracking (3)","output":"### Answer: ACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One\ndouble definition: =\"One\" in playing cards; =\"cracking\" as in '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: Clash with Conservative entering amendment (11)","output":"### Answer: ALTERCATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clash\nC[onservative] inside ALTERATION=\"amendment\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 monkey revises, having failed (10)","output":"### Answer: IMPRESSIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marvellous\nIMP=\"monkey\"=mischief-maker; plus (revises)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 raffle, paid back (4)","output":"### Answer: PELF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Money\n=a derogatory term for riches acquired dishonestly. Hidden reversed or \"invested in\u2026 back\" inside [raf]FLE P[aid]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 hydrogen by itself? (4)","output":"### Answer: GASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\nH[ydrogen] by GAS=\"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: Pour liquid in to promote growth in bed (4-6)","output":"### Answer: FOUR-POSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: bed\n(Pour)*, inside FOSTER=\"promote 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: Might one say, fat boy's first to tuck in to green vegetable? Out of the question! (11)","output":"### Answer: UNTHINKABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Out of the question!\nUN-THIN=\"Might one say, fat\", plus B[oy] inside KALE=\"green 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: Force\u00a0impacted (3)","output":"### Answer: MET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Force\ndouble definition: the MET[ropolitan] Police \"Force\"; =made contact with=\"impacted\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Revolving part of a gun that's about to get two revolvers in one? (4-3)","output":"### Answer: TWIN-TUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: two revolvers in one\n=a washing machine with two spinning drums. BUTT=\"part of a gun\", reversed\/\"Revolving\", around WIN=\"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: Worker often seen wearing blue, red, green and russet, I suspect (10,5)","output":"### Answer: REGISTERED NURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worker often seen wearing blue\n(red green russet 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: As one heads for Mount Everest when climbing, cold as Skegness? (9)","output":"### Answer: EMBRACING \n ### Explanation: Definition: As one\nthe head letters for M[ount] E[verest], reversed\/\"climbing\"; plus BRACING=\"cold\" and referring to the \"Jolly Fisherman\" poster with the slogan \"Skegness is so bracing\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 has to drop into golf hole (5-2)","output":"### Answer: CLOSE-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shot\nLOSE=\"drop\" in CUP=\"golf 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: A male in jail turned up, given life (8)","output":"### Answer: ANIMATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: given life\nA; plus M[ale] inside DETAIN=\"jail\" reversed\/\"turned 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: Anything explained, head getting scratched (5)","output":"### Answer: AUGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anything\n[t]AUGHT=\"explained\" with its head letter 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: Song with new love brewing, I form pop group? (2,7,7,7)","output":"### Answer: I\u2019M FOREVER BLOWING BUBBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song\n(~~new~~ love brewing I from)* gives I'M FOREVER BLOWING; plus BUBBLES=a group of things that pop.\u00a0*Edit to anagram fodder thanks to phitonelly"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rising I appreciate that weapon's loaded with nothing sweet (6)","output":"### Answer: NOUGAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweet\nreversal\/\"rising\" of all of: TA=thanks=\"I appreciate that\", plus GUN=\"weapon\" around 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: Sitting on a seat that's empty to go (7)","output":"### Answer: ASTRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sitting on\nA, plus S[ea]T emptied out, plus RIDE=\"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: Puzzling question about right for sacred text (5)","output":"### Answer: KORAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: sacred text\nKOAN=a nonsensical question to be meditated upon in Zen Buddhism, around 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: Stuffed by white, black can suffer trauma (9)","output":"### Answer: SHOCKABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: can suffer trauma\nSABLE=\"black\", around HOCK=\"white\" 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: Stuff coming up in strong suggestion of the future (9)","output":"### Answer: FORETASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: suggestion of the future\nSATE=fill up=\"Stuff\" reversed\/\"coming up\" in FORTE=\"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: Baby boy, he plays with nun (8)","output":"### Answer: HONEYBUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Baby\n(boy he nun)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 work is going down at the end of the day (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: My work\ndouble definition: Paul's work is setting crosswords; the sun sets 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: Gymnast, one filled with spirit (7)","output":"### Answer: TUMBLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gymnast\ndouble definition: someone who makes acrobatic tumbles; a glass for alcoholic 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: Break hearts in this way, splitting trousers (6)","output":"### Answer: HIATUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Break\nthe \"hearts\" of [t]HI[s] [w]A[y] [spli]T[ting] [tro]US[ers]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, say (5)","output":"### Answer: UTTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unqualified\ndouble definition: UTTER=absolute=\"Unqualified\" e.g. success; =\"say\" 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: Tucker's best mate put on the covers of large sacred text (5)","output":"### Answer: BIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sacred text\n\"Tucker\" is the mate of BIB in the phrase 'best bib and tucker' meaning one's best clothes; plus the outer letters or \"covers\" of L[arg]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: Bread in test case exhibited in court (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: court\nBUN=\"Bread\" in TRIAL=\"test 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: A boring set-up (3,3)","output":"### Answer: OIL RIG \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 \"boring\" as in drilling rather than tedious"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dog very good about change of lead (8)","output":"### Answer: AIREDALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big dog\nAI=A1=first rate=\"very good\", plus RE=\"about\", plus (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: Highly bred? (6)","output":"### Answer: RAISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: High\ndouble 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: The church always brings comfort (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: comfort\nCH[urch] plus E'ER=ever=\"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: Drunken roisterer to frighten people badly (9)","output":"### Answer: TERRORISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: frighten people badly\n(roisterer)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and agreed (12)","output":"### Answer: CORRESPONDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrote\ndouble 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: They may be running the moment race is organised (12)","output":"### Answer: COMMENTARIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They may be running\ndefinition a reference to 'running' commentaries. (moment race 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: Pays for implement to make furniture (9)","output":"### Answer: FOOTSTOOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: furniture\nFOOTS=\"Pays for\", plus TOOL=\"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: Fossil resin\u00a0that should be approached with caution (5)","output":"### Answer: AMBER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fossil resin\ndouble definition \u2013 second definition referring to a cautionary AMBER traffic 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: State some foregone conclusion (6)","output":"### Answer: OREGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nHidden in [f]OREGON[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: Head south for the main cities (8)","output":"### Answer: CAPITALS \n ### Explanation: Definition: main cities\nCAPITAL=\"Head\", plus S[outh]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the cad needed to play (6)","output":"### Answer: DETACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Part\ndefinition uses \"Part\" as in 'separate'. (the cad)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Repairmen take in article in turns (8)","output":"### Answer: MEANDERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: turns\nMENDERS=\"Repairmen\", taking in A=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: Do a rush job on the roof? (6)","output":"### Answer: THATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Do a rush job on the roof\ncryptic definition, with \"rush\" alluding to the use of rushes or similar plant material to thatch a 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's king set up a republic (6)","output":"### Answer: ISRAEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a republic\nI'S=\"One's\", plus LEAR=\"king\" reversed\/\"set 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 a steak is rarely served (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERDONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Such a steak is rarely served \ncryptic definition \u2013 \"rarely\" as in a 'rare' 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: Initial repetition is only repetition after all (12)","output":"### Answer: ALLITERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Initial repetition\nITERATION=\"repetition\", 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: Girl has half an hour in a state (5)","output":"### Answer: IDAHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nIDA=\"Girl\", plus HO[ur]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Cancels order for windscreens \u2014 not new (8)","output":"### Answer: RESCINDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cancels\n(**w**indscre**en**s)*, minus the letters of \"**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: Gallery finds finales welcome surprises (8)","output":"### Answer: GODSENDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: welcome surprises\nGODS=the upper \"Gallery\" in a theatre, plus ENDS=\"finales\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 handout of journalists' redundancy (5,7)","output":"### Answer: PRESS RELEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: News handout\nPRESS=\"journalists\", plus RELEASE=\"redundancy\"=dismissal from a 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: Performance in the theatre switched to open air (9)","output":"### Answer: OPERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Performance in the theatre\ndefinition referring to a surgical \"theatre\". (to open 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: A spot of capital punishment (8)","output":"### Answer: SCAFFOLD \n ### Explanation: Definition: A spot of capital punishment\ncryptic definition \u2013 \"spot\" as in a location, rather than some small 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: I am on the way \u2014 the way forward (8)","output":"### Answer: IMMODEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: forward\nI'M=\"I am\", on MODE=\"way\", plus ST[reet]=\"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: Idle Jack leads, fuming (6)","output":"### Answer: ABLAZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fuming\nLAZE=\"Idle\", with AB[le seaman]=sailor=\"Jack\" leading in front 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: Course at Oxford is after credit when in trouble (6)","output":"### Answer: CRISIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trouble\nISIS=a river or \"Course\" in Oxford, after CR[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: Good man in charge, with love at heart, makes a good bearer (5)","output":"### Answer: STOIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: a good bearer\nST=saint=\"Good man\", plus I[n] C[harge], with O=\"love\" in the middle\/\"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: Flier abandoned by fellow flier (8)","output":"### Answer: RIFLEMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: flier\n=a RIFLEMAN bird . (Flier)* by MAN=\"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: Feature of London breaks: bagging husband! (6)","output":"### Answer: THAMES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Feature of London\nTAMES=\"breaks\", around H[usband]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 responsible for a calcium-filled world (7)","output":"### Answer: MARACAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Instruments\nA plus CA[lcium] in MARS=\"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: Shop with retro atmosphere excited states (7)","output":"### Answer: DELIRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: excited states\nDELI=\"Shop\", with a reversal\/\"retro\" of AIR=\"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: Width covered by mock instrument (5)","output":"### Answer: SHAWM \n ### Explanation: Definition: instrument\n=a predecessor of the oboe. W[idth] inside SHAM=\"mock\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 smoke joint, as a warning to seamen (9)","output":"### Answer: LIGHTSHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a warning to seamen\n=a ship that acts like a lighthouse. LIGHTS=\"Prepares to smoke\", plus HIP=\"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: \"Culloden\", revolving turntable dog? (12)","output":"### Answer: BATTLEGROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"Culloden\"\nCulloden was a battleground . (turntable 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: Mean to be cutting down dairy produce (12)","output":"### Answer: CHEESEPARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mean\n\"Mean\" as in stingy, after the practise of keeping parings of cheese rind"}
{"instruction":"You 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 welcomes attempt to hire theatre entrance for opera (9)","output":"### Answer: RIGOLETTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: opera\n=opera by Verdi. RIO=\"City\" around GO=\"attempt\" plus LET=\"hire\" plus T[heatre]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lasso-like? Yes, cowboy-style with gold backing (5)","output":"### Answer: ROPEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lasso-like\nYEP=\"Yes, cowboy-style\", plus OR=\"gold\"; all reversed\/\"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: Port flushed air WC in two hours (7)","output":"### Answer: HARWICH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\n=a port in Essex. (air WC)* in H[our] H[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: Say name backward, restricted by one's being less mature (7)","output":"### Answer: YOUNGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: less mature\nE.G.=\"Say\" plus N[ame], all reversed\/\"backward\"; inside YOUR=\"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: Soldiers finish filming and provide cover again (6)","output":"### Answer: REWRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: cover again\nR[oyal] E[ngineers]=\"Soldiers\", plus WRAP=\"finish filming\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 chap, tidy up the flower bed! (8)","output":"### Answer: DEADHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Useless chap\n=an ineffective person; =remove withered heads of flowers to encourage new 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: Wayward, sleepy feature endures, given sun (6)","output":"### Answer: REMISS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wayward\nR[apid] E[ye] M[ovement]=\"sleepy feature\", plus IS=\"endures\", plus S[un]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 pro wrestling requirement? (6)","output":"### Answer: FORMAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Style\nFOR=\"pro\", plus MAT=\"wrestling requirement\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 only half useful navigational aid? (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCOMPASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\nE[ast] N[orth] COMPASS might =\"only half useful navigational aid\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A gift that hits just the right note (8,5)","output":"### Answer: ABSOLUTE PITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: A gift that hits just the right note\ncryptic 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: Ancient slave, male, with parcel (5)","output":"### Answer: HELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient slave\n=a Spartan slave. HE=\"male\" plus LOT=\"parcel\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 film, awfully jolly (8)","output":"### Answer: MIRTHFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: jolly\n(Hurt 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: Zapped steed absorbs a certain quantity of electricity charge (8)","output":"### Answer: STAMPEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: charge\n(steed)* around AMP=\"a certain quantity of 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: Photo of partygoer dancing with due energy (13)","output":"### Answer: DAGUERREOTYPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Photo\n(partygoer due e[nergy])"}
{"instruction":"You 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 car\u00a0that's given by evasive person (9)","output":"### Answer: RUNAROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small car\ndouble 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: Composer with chart entry devoid of skill \u2014 it's hot! (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's hot\nSCORER=\"Composer\", with CH[**art**] inside but devoid of \"skill\" or **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: Question about rampant greed that divides the land? (8)","output":"### Answer: HEDGEROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: that divides the land\nHOW?=\"Question\", around (greed)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 admitting self-elevation is the highest point (6)","output":"### Answer: APOGEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: highest point\nAPE=\"Primate\", around an upward reversal of EGO=\"self-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: Cross borne by worthy bridegroom (6)","output":"### Answer: HYBRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cross\nHidden inside [wort]HY BRID[egroom]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 heard as a Russian dog (5)","output":"### Answer: LAIKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Russian dog\n=the first animal to orbit the earth . Homophone of 'like a'=\"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: Caution pensioner finally to stop shrinking (7)","output":"### Answer: WARNING \n ### Explanation: [pensione]R inside WANING=\"shrinking\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Postholder stitched up by criminal (7)","output":"### Answer: MAILBAG \n ### Explanation: sewing MAILBAGs was a classic type of penal labour undertaken by prisoners"}
{"instruction":"You 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 angry Bolshevik accepting silver? (5)","output":"### Answer: RAGED \n ### Explanation: RED=\"Bolshevik\" taking in AG=chemical symbol for \"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: One gambling nothing leaves in a more favourable position (6,3)","output":"### Answer: BETTER OFF \n ### Explanation: BETTER=bettor=\"One gambling\", plus O=\"nothing\" plus FF=folios=\"leaves\" of 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: Portrait of Len? (4-6)","output":"### Answer: HALF-LENGTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \"Portrait\" of the upper half of a person. \"Len\" is HALF of LEN[GTH]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Feigns current case of tinnitus (4)","output":"### Answer: ACTS \n ### Explanation: A[lternating] C[urrent], plus the \"case\" or outer letters of T[innitu]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: Painting Dog & Duck after a choir's rampage (11)","output":"### Answer: CHIAROSCURO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \"Painting\" technique contrasting dark and light. CUR=\"Dog\" and O=\"Duck\" in cricket scoring; after (a choir'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: Right-wing Mad Hatter ethic (11)","output":"### Answer: THATCHERITE \n ### Explanation: (Hatter ethic)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 record leads to impressive career (4)","output":"### Answer: EPIC \n ### Explanation: EP=an Extended Play musical \"record\"; plus the leading letters of I[mpressive] C[areer]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 people ran into party and put Stones on (10)","output":"### Answer: PEBBLEDASH \n ### Explanation: \"Vacuous\" or emptied out P[eopl]E; plus BLED=e.g. paint \"ran\" inside BASH=\"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: Fat cat Spooner's copies of Playboy (9)","output":"### Answer: MONEYBAGS \n ### Explanation: Spoonerism of 'bunny mags', referring to Playboy Bunnies"}
{"instruction":"You 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 jacket, runs in tights in summer (5)","output":"### Answer: ADDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone who sums up or adds up numbers. [L]ADDER[S]=\"runs in tights\", with the jacket or outer letters 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: Police search rock garden, then chicken shed (7)","output":"### Answer: DRAGNET \n ### Explanation: (garden)*, with \"rock\" as the anagrind; plus T[**hen**] minus **hen**, or shedding the 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: Imperfect start hampering Kay and the rest (7)","output":"### Answer: SKETCHY \n ### Explanation: SHY=\"start\"=recoil away from, around K[ay] and ETC=et cetera=\"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: Somebody in trouble over your past (6)","output":"### Answer: WORTHY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somebody who is \"in\" or popular. ROW=\"trouble\", reversed\/\"over\"; plus THY=\"your [in 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: Generously provide claret, perhaps leaving Edwin with wind (6)","output":"### Answer: REGALE \n ### Explanation: R**ed win**E=\"claret, perhaps\", leaving behind the **Edwin**; plus GALE=\"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: Tastelessness of cod Iceland found in Arctic (10)","output":"### Answer: INDELICACY \n ### Explanation: (Iceland)* with an anagrind of \"cod\" as in parody, inside ICY=\"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: Yak trampling outskirts of Orpington, home to some West Africans (5)","output":"### Answer: GABON \n ### Explanation: GAB=\"Yak\"=idle chatter; plus O[rpingto]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: Came across a sailor, oddly skin and bones (9)","output":"### Answer: METATARSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"bones\" in the foot. MET A TAR=\"Came across a sailor\", plus the odd letters of S[k]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: Middle of month in Rome, ie time to go (4)","output":"### Answer: IDES \n ### Explanation: ID ES**T**=\"ie\", with **T**[ime] going 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: Toiling over brunch, finally gets bit of a breather (8)","output":"### Answer: BRONCHUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of the windpipe, used for breathing. (**o** brunch)*, where **o**[ver] is a cricket abbreviation and the anagrind is \"Toiling\"; plus the final letter of [get]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: Fights construction work in present place (4,4)","output":"### Answer: GIFT SHOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: a place where presents can be bought. (Fights)*, plus OP[us]=\"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: State judge going after buffoon and First Lady (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSEVERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to declare or \"State\" something. RATE=\"Judge\", going after ASS=\"buffoon\" and EVE=\"First 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: Clumsy fine leg anticipating catch (9)","output":"### Answer: INELEGANT \n ### Explanation: hidden in [f]INE LEG ANT[icipating]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Continuously played on computer, like many schoolkids (8)","output":"### Answer: STREAMED \n ### Explanation: double definition: streaming as a way of viewing media online; and a way of dividing groups of schoolchildren by ability or subjects of study"}
{"instruction":"You 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 supporting new echidna farm (8)","output":"### Answer: HACIENDA \n ### Explanation: A=the indefinite \"Article\", under (echidna)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the fuzz from the bottom of a poet (6)","output":"### Answer: BARDIC \n ### Explanation: BAR=\"Strip\", plus a reversal\/\"from the bottom\" of CID=Criminal Investigation Department of the Police or \"the fuzz\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 guerrilla leader on right lines (6)","output":"### Answer: CHERRY \n ### Explanation: CHE Guevara=\"guerrila leader\" on R[ight] and R[ailwa]Y=\"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: Fundament of individual bitten by fish (5)","output":"### Answer: BASIS \n ### Explanation: I=\"individual\", inside BASS=\"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: Honeymoon shot of a certain old love in Jerusalem? (4)","output":"### Answer: HYMN \n ### Explanation: Definition: the poem by William Blake sung as a HYMN. H**one**YM**oo**N, minus or \"shot of\" **one**=\"a certain\" and minus **O**[ld] and minus **O**=\"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: Daughter in request to have nightie (7)","output":"### Answer: BEDGOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: nightie\nD[aughter] in BEG=\"request\", plus OWN=\"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: Follow clothing model's size problem (7)","output":"### Answer: OBESITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: size problem\nOBEY=\"Follow\", around SIT=pose or \"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: Pass one soft drink (4)","output":"### Answer: COLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: soft drink\nCOL=mountain \"Pass\", plus 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: Plot ousting Allende ultimately transformed Chile? He defended Reds' goal (10)","output":"### Answer: SCHMEICHEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: He defended Reds' goal\nPeter SCHMEICHEL was a goalkeeper for Manchester United \u2013 the Red Devils. SCH[**e**]ME=\"Plot\" ousting [Allend]**e**; plus (Chile)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tabloid magazine's web (6)","output":"### Answer: TISSUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: web\nT[abloid] plus ISSUE=\"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: European leader having retired, like Louis XVI (8)","output":"### Answer: BEHEADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Louis XVI\nE[uropean] plus HEAD=\"leader\", all put 'in BED'=\"having 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: Somewhat bombastic ass and rather a doom-monger (9)","output":"### Answer: CASSANDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a doom-monger\n=a prophetess in Greek myth. Hidden in [bombasti]C ASS AND RA[ther]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 river around Kent area? (5)","output":"### Answer: RINSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clean\nR[iver], plus IN S[outh] E[ast]=\"around Kent 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: Girl's or French man's\u00a0clothes (5)","output":"### Answer: JEANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl's\ntriple definition: JEAN'S is either \"Girl's or \"French man's\" \u2013 think Jean Valjean \u2013 and JEANS=\"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: Rock to hit sheltering bug or insect (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TIGER MOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: insect\n(to hit)* around GERM=\"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: Ambassador has a fling in get-away location (8)","output":"### Answer: HEATHROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: get-away location\nH[is or Her] E[xcellency]=\"Ambassador\", plus A, plus THROW=\"fling\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Prance around, always following band (6)","output":"### Answer: SASHAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prance around\nAY=\"always\", after SASH=\"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: Orchestral passage left in dancing reel intro (10)","output":"### Answer: RITORNELLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Orchestral passage\nL[eft] in (reel 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: Fabled warrior's club (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fabled warrior\ndouble definition: the hero of the Trojan War; and the Dutch 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: Monarch totally disheartened after politician creates free state (7)","output":"### Answer: LIBERTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: free state\nE[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"Monarch\", plus T[otall]Y; all after LIB[eral]=\"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: Team heading for extra time in some distress (7)","output":"### Answer: ANXIETY \n ### Explanation: Definition: distress\nXI=eleven=\"Team\", plus E[xtra], plus T[ime]; all inside ANY=\"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: Stirring material, Mozart's finale in symphony (7)","output":"### Answer: EROTICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stirring material\n[Mozar]T in EROICA=a Beethoven \"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: Novelist from Greece New Yorker's behind (5)","output":"### Answer: GRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novelist\n=G\u00fcnter Grass, German novelist\u00a0. GR[eece], plus ASS=\"New Yorker's [word for] 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: Rest freely in city like 3, 10, 17, 22 and 28? (7)","output":"### Answer: WESTERN \n ### Explanation: (Rest)* in WEN=nickname for the \"city\" of London. GRASS, COLA, JEANS, BRANDT and LIBERTY might be found west of THE BERLIN WALL in the 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: Biographer lacking content on real playwright (6)","output":"### Answer: BRECHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: playwright\n=Bertolt Brecht, German playwright\u00a0. B[iographe]R without its contents, plus ECHT=authentic=\"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: Very large revolutionary claim is constructed \u2014 by this theory? (9)","output":"### Answer: SOCIALISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: by this theory?\nO\/S=oversized=\"Very large\", reversed\/\"revolutionary\", plus (claim 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: Ancient hero outside of Seattle in America (7)","output":"### Answer: THESEUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient hero\n=hero of Greek myth. the outside of S[eattl]E, inside THE US=\"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: Hilbert working with all new element of long division (3,6,4)","output":"### Answer: THE BERLIN WALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: element of long division\n(Hilbert all 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: Stars smoke cannabis around queen in feverish condition (9)","output":"### Answer: SUNSTROKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: feverish condition\nSUNS=\"Stars\", plus TOKE=\"smoke cannabis\", around 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: People honourably discharged from service merit indulgence (7)","output":"### Answer: EMERITI \n ### Explanation: Definition: People honourably discharged\nHidden in [servic]E MERIT I[ndulgence]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 festival given name like 6, 7, 21s and the 25? (7)","output":"### Answer: EASTERN \n ### Explanation: EASTER=\"Spring festival\" plus N[ame]. BRECHT, SOCIALISM, TRABANTS and the STASI can be found east of THE BERLIN WALL in the 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: Bishop drawing up, with worker's car (7)","output":"### Answer: TRABANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: car\nan East German car . B[ishop] plus ART=\"drawing\", both reversed\/\"up\", plus ANT=\"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: Willy starts to become relaxed after nine double tequilas (6)","output":"### Answer: BRANDT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Willy\n=Willy Brandt, Chancellor of West Germany\u00a0. Starting letters of B[ecome] R[elax] A[fter] N[ine] D[ouble] T[equilas]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 inactive state police (5)","output":"### Answer: STASI \n ### Explanation: Definition: state police\n=the East German state police. Most of STASI[s]=\"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: One can rave about English Rover (9)","output":"### Answer: ITINERANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rover\nI=\"One\" plus TIN=\"can\" plus RANT=\"rave\", around E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 showed some initiative after revolution (5)","output":"### Answer: EVITA \n ### Explanation: Definition: She showed some initiative after revolution\n=Eva Peron . Hidden\/\"some\" and reversed\/\"after revolution\", in [initi]ATIVE"}
{"instruction":"You 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 placed next to earl in row (7)","output":"### Answer: DISPUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: row\nD[uke] plus IS, plus PUT=\"placed\", plus 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: Cook agreed to keep new pineapple (7)","output":"### Answer: GRENADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pineapple\n=a nickname for a GRENADE. (agreed)*, around 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: Mike abandons correct piping (5)","output":"### Answer: REEDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: piping\nRE[**m**]EDY=\"correct\", minus **M**[ike] \u2013 M 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: Galvanised party with joint exercises first (7,2)","output":"### Answer: WHIPPED UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Galvanised\nD[emocratic] U[nionist] P[arty] in Northern Ireland; after: W[ith] plus HIP=\"joint\" plus P[hysical] E[ducation]=\"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: Relax and laugh a little, not hysterically (3,2,3,4,3)","output":"### Answer: LET IT ALL HANG OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relax\n(laugh\u00a0a little not)*\u00a0*edit thanks to quenbarrow \u2013 removed a typo in 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: Poles used to be right among Anglo-Saxon respondents (9)","output":"### Answer: ANSWERERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: respondents\nN[orth] and S[outh]=\"Poles\", plus WERE R[ight]=\"used to be right\"; all inside A[nglo] S[axon]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 place, extremely old dilapidated one (5)","output":"### Answer: ODEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show place\nthe extreme letters of O[l]D, plus (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: Horse has gone off to get cooler (7)","output":"### Answer: DUNGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: cooler\n=slang for jail. DUN=\"Horse\", plus (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: Briefly excuse sailor with a show person (3,4)","output":"### Answer: ALI BABA \n ### Explanation: Definition: show person\nALIB[i]=\"Briefly excuse\" where excuse is a noun; plus AB[le seaman]=\"sailor\", 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: Ditches old bird on way back (5)","output":"### Answer: MOATS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ditches\nMOA=an extinct \"old bird\", plus ST[reet]=\"way\" reversed\/\"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: Show person in show with wet pants (4,5)","output":"### Answer: SNOW WHITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show person\n(in Show 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: One stops peaceniks before fully mounting show (10)","output":"### Answer: CINDERELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nI=\"one\", stopping up inside CND=Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament=\"peaceniks\", plus ERE=\"before\", plus ALL=\"fully\" reversed\/\"mounting\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Penthouse centrefold that's wasted (8)","output":"### Answer: MISSPENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wasted\nHidden in the centre of [Dis]MISS PENT[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: Show person former airline task bar first (6)","output":"### Answer: BEAUTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show person\nB[ritish] E[uropean] A[irways]=\"former airline\", plus [d]UTY=\"task bar [the] first [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: Show person unfinished racket (4)","output":"### Answer: BABE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show person\nBabel=a confused sound, so BABE[l]=\"unfinished 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: Rutter orchestrated things for prenuptial dos (4,6)","output":"### Answer: STAG NIGHTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: prenuptial dos\nSTAG=\"Rutter\", plus (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: Gym painter decorated, ignoring current show (5,3)","output":"### Answer: PETER PAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: show\nP[hysical] E[ducation]=\"Gym\", plus (pa**i**nter)* minus **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: Show person one Zulu in charge (6)","output":"### Answer: WIZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show person\nI plus Z[ulu] \u2013 Z in the phonetic alphabet \u2013 all inside WARD=\"charge\"=a person in one's custody"}
{"instruction":"You 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 person mature under pressure (4)","output":"### Answer: PAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show person\nAGE=\"mature\" under P[ressure]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 left in more spacious cape (10)","output":"### Answer: WILDERNESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bush\nL[eft] in WIDER=\"more spacious\", plus NESS=\"cape\"=headland"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of power head south, drinking old red wine (10)","output":"### Answer: POTENTATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: People of power\nPATE=\"head\" plus S[outh], all around O[ld] and TENT=Spanish \"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: Show person area in ancient city above Troy (3,5)","output":"### Answer: THE BEAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show person\nA[rea] in THEBES=ancient city, plus T[roy]=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: Histrionic 8 inducted into bizarre erotica (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Histrionic\nP[AGE]=\"8\u2033 down, inside (erotica)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 person's choice of rides in Badminton (6)","output":"### Answer: SINBAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show person\nhidden in [ride]S IN BA[dminton]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Simpson is back initially with a Native American (6)","output":"### Answer: OJIBWA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Native American\n=see . OJ=\"Simpson\" , plus the initials of I[s] B[ack]; plus W[ith] 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: Show person, lawyer and writer (4)","output":"### Answer: DAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Show person\nD[istrict] A[ttorney]=\"lawyer\" and ME=Crucible=\"writer\" 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: Like child at show, past caring at the end (4)","output":"### Answer: AGOG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like child at show\nAGO=\"past\", plus the end letter of [carin]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: It's kept in banks but also found in circulation (5)","output":"### Answer: BLOOD \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's kept in banks but also found in circulation\ncryptic definition with the surface hinting towards money\u00a0*as a misdirection* \u2013*\u00a0added edit in italics for clarity"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0garnish (9)","output":"### Answer: ELABORATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extravagant\ndouble definition: as an adjective; and 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: Free of charge (9)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Free of charge\ncryptic definition: to free someone of a [criminal] charge; rather than having a price of 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: Approaches saner distribution (5)","output":"### Answer: NEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Approaches\nanagram: (saner)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 vote for a black mark (7)","output":"### Answer: ABSTAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Don't vote\nA; plus B[lack]; plus STAIN=\"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: Female confronts male, beginning to threaten firm (7)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: firm\nADA=\"Female\" name; plus MAN=\"male\"; plus the beginning letter of T[hreaten]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tucked into his cooked fish and rice dish (5)","output":"### Answer: SUSHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish and rice dish\nUS=\"American\", tucked inside an anagram 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: Regret\u00a0expressed in the French way (3)","output":"### Answer: RUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regret\nRUE is the French word for 'street' or \"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: Waves from canoe (5)","output":"### Answer: OCEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waves\nanagram: (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: A loud story, not factual but friendly (7)","output":"### Answer: AFFABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: friendly\nA; plus F[orte]=\"loud\"; plus FABLE=\"story, not factual\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 or without complaint? (7)","output":"### Answer: PATIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: With\ndouble definition: PATIENT=someone with a medical complaint; or PATIENT=not 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: It makes a hole in material (5)","output":"### Answer: DRILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: It makes a hole\ndouble definition: a hole-making tool; or the name of a cotton 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: Find a shoe badly made (9)","output":"### Answer: FASHIONED \n ### Explanation: Definition: made\nanagram: (Find 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: Clothing range with buckles (9)","output":"### Answer: NIGHTWEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clothing\nanagram: (range 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: Smart girl that is after a share of the proceeds (5)","output":"### Answer: CUTIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smart girl\nI[d] E[st]=\"that is\", after CUT=\"a share of the proceeds\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 honour for a woodwind player (4)","output":"### Answer: OBOE \n ### Explanation: Definition: for a woodwind player\nO[rder of the] B[ritish] E[mpire]=OBE=\"honour\" \u2013 and it is \"Empty\", so there is O='nothing' inside 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: Company with deficit states large figure (8)","output":"### Answer: COLOSSUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: large figure\nCO[mpany]; ~~plus 'LOSSUS' which sounds like 'losses'=\"deficit\" \u2013 with the homophone indicator of \"states\"~~ \n*plus LOSS=\"deficit\"; plus US=[United] \"states\" \u2013 Edit thanks to Trismegistus"}
{"instruction":"You 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-speed gears give one the advantage (4)","output":"### Answer: EDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: advantage\nHidden in [Three-spe]ED GE[ars]"}
{"instruction":"You 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's pay for help when needed (8)","output":"### Answer: RETAINER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Servant\ndouble definition: a family servant; or a fee to keep someone in your employ"}
{"instruction":"You 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 appeared first \u2014 this followed! (6)","output":"### Answer: CAMERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: this followed!\n=a newer method of capturing an image. R[oyal] A[cademician]=\"Painter\"; with CAME=\"appeared\" coming 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: Ride in which first part is shorter than the second (10)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ride\n=a playground ride. a ROUND is shorter than A BOUT in 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: A capital\u00a0cigar? (6)","output":"### Answer: HAVANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A capital\ndouble definition: the capital city of Cuba; or the cigars made 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: Sailors are often so\u00a0confused (2,3)","output":"### Answer: AT SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sailors are often so\ndouble 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: French friend with talent and charm (10)","output":"### Answer: AMIABILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: charm\nAMI=\"French [for] friend\"; plus 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: Belief unchanged on reflection (5)","output":"### Answer: TENET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belief\nTENET is a palindrome, or \"unchanged on reflection\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A photographer's hypothermia? (8)","output":"### Answer: EXPOSURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: A photographer's hypothermia\nbetween a double and a cryptic definition \u2013 EXPOSURE is a photography term, and EXPOSURE=\"hypothermia\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 its entirety, perhaps (8)","output":"### Answer: ETERNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Time in its entirety, perhaps\nanagram: (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: Gang surrounded by iron border (6)","output":"### Answer: FRINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: border\nFE=chemical symbol for \"iron\", surrounding RING=\"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: Creator of well-known Paris tour (6)","output":"### Answer: EIFFEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creator of well-known Paris tour\ncryptic definition: the EIFFEL tower is known as 'la tour Eiffel' 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: Agreed\u00a0it's over (4)","output":"### Answer: DONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Agreed\ndouble definition: an acknowledgement of a DONE deal; or of a DONE 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: Move slowly in order (4)","output":"### Answer: INCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move slowly\nIN; plus C[ompanion of] H[onour]=\"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: Exploit\u00a0that should be witnessed (4)","output":"### Answer: DEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exploit\ndouble definition: a notable act; or a legal document requiring witnesses"}
{"instruction":"You 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 wound and wander, destitute (4,3,3)","output":"### Answer: DOWN AND OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: destitute\n(To wound and)* \u2013 a little awkward to have 'and' in both fodder and 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: Springs soldiers quietly within (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Springs\nSAS=Special Air Service=\"soldiers\", with P[iano]=\"quietly\" 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: Degas evacuated and bathed before putting big picture in bog (10)","output":"### Answer: SWAMPLANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bog\nD[ega]S with the inner letters evacuated; SWAM=\"bathed\" going before; and PLAN=\"big picture\" put in 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: Untangle for a natural hairdo (4)","output":"### Answer: AFRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: natural hairdo\n(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: I hear an American poet solved the riddle of the pseudo hotel patron \u2026 (7,5)","output":"### Answer: MYSTERY GUEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: pseudo hotel patron\n=similar to a 'mystery shopper', someone who stays at a hotel in order to review the experience.\n Homophone\/\"I hear\" of: 'Mister E. Guest'=Edgar Guest=\"American poet\" ;\n Also a Homophone of: 'mystery guessed'=\"solved the riddle\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u2026 some smart aleck, no wit allegedly (4-2-3)","output":"### Answer: KNOW IT ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: some smart aleck\nHidden in [alec]K NO WIT ALL[egedly]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, two notes are joined (2,3)","output":"### Answer: SO FAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hitherto\nSO and FA=\"two [musical] notes\", plus 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: Tory leader on board for English flower (5)","output":"### Answer: TRENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: English flower\nT[ory] plus RENT=\"board\"=live as a boarder in lodgings"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and holds down (9)","output":"### Answer: DEPRESSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gets\ndouble definition: \"Gets\u2026 down\" and \"holds 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: You might at Halloween see Robert on top of slapper, drunk (3,3,6)","output":"### Answer: BOB FOR APPLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: You might at Halloween\nBOB=\"Robert\", plus (of slapper)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 is endlessly sacred (4)","output":"### Answer: ACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Land\n[s]acre[d] with its end letters 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: Strength of support arranged inside unopened truss (10)","output":"### Answer: STURDINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strength of support\nanagram of (**nside** truss)*, where '**nside**'=\"inside unopened\", without its opening 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: Periods where Fry's sons choose SATS, some say (4)","output":"### Answer: DAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Periods\nreferring to 'Fry'-days=Fridays, 'son'-days=Sundays, 'choose'-days=Tuesdays, 'SAT'-days=Saturdays"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Associates fool with first workers (10)","output":"### Answer: ASSISTANTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Associates\nASS=\"fool\", plus I-ST=1st=\"first\", plus ANTS=\"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: Indian product of French-Italian agreement (4)","output":"### Answer: DESI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Indian\nDE=\"of [in] French\" and SI=\"Italian [word for 'yes' 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: Cover sound like a 50 cent song (4)","output":"### Answer: WRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\nWRAP sounds like 'rap'=\"a 50 cent 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: Why, say, a setter here is disturbed about a Spanish uncle \u2014 it's enough to take one's breath away (12)","output":"### Answer: ASPHYXIATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's enough to take one's breath away\nanagram of (**y** a Sphinx)*, where **y**=\"Why, say\" and Sphinx=\"setter here\"; around A plus TIO=\"Spanish [for] 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: Preliminary drawing of drink from the barrel, say (5)","output":"### Answer: DRAFT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preliminary drawing\nSounds like 'draught'=\"drink from the 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: Knocked back beer and wine, then put on a French undergarment (9)","output":"### Answer: UNDERSLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: undergarment\nPILS=\"beer\" plus RED=\"wine\", reversed or \"Knocked back\"; put after UN=\"a [in] French\".\n Again, an awkward repetition \u2013 of 'under' in both definition and 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: Catch a train before poisonous bite (10)","output":"### Answer: PUFFERFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: poisonous bite\nFISH=\"Catch\", with PUFFER=steam engine=\"train\" before 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: Little pot, good for putting on (5,5)","output":"### Answer: SHORT GRASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: good for putting on\ndefinition referring to \"putting on\" a golfing green. SHORT=\"Little\" and GRASS=marijuana=\"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: Could George first digest bananas, before eating good Italian breakfast dish (4,8)","output":"### Answer: EGGS BENEDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: breakfast dish\nanagram of (**C G** digest)* using the first letters of **C**[ould] **G**[eorge]; around BENE=\"good [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: Hawk's equipment has a double catch (10)","output":"### Answer: SKATEBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hawk's equipment\ndefinition refers to skateboarder Tony Hawk .\n SKATE=a fish=\"catch\", and also BOARD=\"catch\" e.g. a bus or train\u2026 so \"double 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: Dickens character who undertakes to be a coffin maker (10)","output":"### Answer: SOWERBERRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dickens character who undertakes to be a coffin maker\ncryptic[?] definition \u2013 a Dickens character who is an undertaker and coffin 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: Upset, as pedants often follow cuts (3,6)","output":"### Answer: AND PASTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: often follow cuts\nreferring to 'cutting-and-pasting'. (as pedants)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 township, whence traveller returns to capital (5)","output":"### Answer: PERAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Malaysian township\nREP[resentative]=travelling salesperson\/\"traveller\", reversed\/\"returns\"; plus AI=A1=first-rate=\"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: Frankfurter's number one bun? Don't start! (4)","output":"### Answer: NEUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frankfurter's number\n=the number nine in German. [o]NE [b]UN, without their starting 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: The Origins of a Species popularised savage serpents (4)","output":"### Answer: ASPS \n ### Explanation: Definition: serpents\nthe first letters or \"Origins\" of A S[pecies] P[opularised] S[avage]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shows impertinence after tea (7)","output":"### Answer: CHAGALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marc Chagall .\nGALL=\"impertinence\" after 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: It could give one a bad head (7)","output":"### Answer: ILLNESS \n ### Explanation: ILL=\"bad\"; plus NESS=\"head\"[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: Mark stores record in warehouse (5)","output":"### Answer: DEPOT \n ### Explanation: DOT=\"Mark\", around E[xtended] P[lay]=\"record\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sixth sense needed in schooling (9)","output":"### Answer: INTUITION \n ### Explanation: IN; plus TUITION=\"schooling\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 puts bullets into FBI agent (7,3)","output":"### Answer: LEADING MAN \n ### Explanation: LEAD [as in metal]=\"bullets\"; plus IN=\"into\" and G-MAN=\"FBI agent\"\/Government 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: Paddy harbours small annoyance (4)","output":"### Answer: PEST \n ### Explanation: PET=a sulk=\"Paddy\", around S[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: Happy mood obtained through strong drink (4,7)","output":"### Answer: GOOD SPIRITS \n ### Explanation: GOOD SPIRITS could also be \"strong 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: Fastens shirt with irritation? It's a feature of the fabric! (5,6)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN STITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a stitch in sewing or knitting.\nCHAINS=\"Fastens\"; plus T=\"shirt\"; plus ITCH=\"irritation\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 about to regret being un\u00adpleasant (4)","output":"### Answer: RUDE \n ### Explanation: D[aughter] has RUE=\"to regret\" around\/\"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: Vice-consul managed to be emphatic (10)","output":"### Answer: CONCLUSIVE \n ### Explanation: (Vice-consul)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 support for a new local development (9)","output":"### Answer: ALLOWANCE \n ### Explanation: (a new 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: Headdress is first-class in design, on reflection (5)","output":"### Answer: TIARA \n ### Explanation: AI=A1=\"first-class\" in ART=\"design\"; all reversed\/\"on reflection\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Squeeze out of\u00a0train (7)","output":"### Answer: EXPRESS \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: It is given\u00a0here (7)","output":"### Answer: PRESENT \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: Protect theologian imprisoned by old king (6)","output":"### Answer: CODDLE \n ### Explanation: D[octor of] D[ivinity]=\"theologian\", inside \"old king\" COLE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beg a copper to ring (6)","output":"### Answer: APPEAL \n ### Explanation: A; plus P[enny]=\"copper\"; plus PEAL=\"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: Under terrible strain, fellow is bitter (10)","output":"### Answer: ASTRINGENT \n ### Explanation: (strain)*, plus GENT=\"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: Being prone to dishonesty (5)","output":"### Answer: LYING \n ### Explanation: LYING=\"Being prone\"; and &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: Isn't train moving? It's on it's way! (2,7)","output":"### Answer: INTRANSIT \n ### Explanation: (Isn't 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: One embraced by boy is placed horizontally (4)","output":"### Answer: LAID \n ### Explanation: I=\"One\", 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: Plague is half the content of a poem (8)","output":"### Answer: EPIDEMIC \n ### Explanation: DEMI=\"half\" inside EPIC=\"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: It is insane to make something acceptable? (8)","output":"### Answer: SANITISE \n ### Explanation: IT IS in\/SANE"}
{"instruction":"You 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 renovated hotel suite (10)","output":"### Answer: SILHOUETTE \n ### Explanation: (hotel 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: Extrovert's expenditure (9)","output":"### Answer: OUTGOINGS \n ### Explanation: OUTGOING'S=\"Extrovert'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: Stole whizz for a notorious gangster (8)","output":"### Answer: SCARFACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a gangster from the film of the same name SCARF=\"Stole\"; plus ACE=\"whizz\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 approval of operative on strike (8)","output":"### Answer: HANDCLAP \n ### Explanation: HAND=\"operative\" on CLAP=\"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: In business one gets criticism (6)","output":"### Answer: TIRADE \n ### Explanation: TRADE=\"business\", with I=\"one\" getting 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: Soldier is unable to withdraw (6)","output":"### Answer: RECANT \n ### Explanation: R[oyal] E[ngineer]=\"soldier\"; plus CAN'T=\"is unable 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: Shoddy cold store (5)","output":"### Answer: CHEAP \n ### Explanation: C[old], plus HEAP=\"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: Precious part of a perfect weekend (4)","output":"### Answer: TWEE \n ### Explanation: Hidden in [perfec]T WEE[kend]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0polishing (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Excellent\ndouble 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: Extremely sorry! Garfunkel's retiring after live shows (7)","output":"### Answer: BETRAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: shows\nthe extremes of S[orr]Y, plus ART Garfunkel the singer , all reversed\/\"retiring\" and after BE=\"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: Utter hovel gives rise to complaint (4)","output":"### Answer: STYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: complaint\nHomophone\/\"Utter\" of 'sty'=\"hovel\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Rulers abolish parking for locals (9)","output":"### Answer: RESIDENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: locals\n[**p**]RESIDENTS=\"Rulers\", minus **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: 1005001001000 \u2014 see? (5)","output":"### Answer: CLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: see\ndefinition of CLOCK=notice, register=\"see\"\n C=100, L=50, O=0, C=100, K[ilo]=1000; where the Cs and the L are Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and fruit devoured by workers (8)","output":"### Answer: ALIMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Food\nLIME=\"fruit\" inside ANTS=\"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: Extra\u00a0roomy (4)","output":"### Answer: WIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extra\ndouble definition: the first refers to a cricket \"Extra\" run for a delivery that goes 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: Bone found in food is mostly hard (5)","output":"### Answer: METAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: mostly hard\nT[-bone] in MEAL=\"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: Argument about final bank job (4)","output":"### Answer: WORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: job\nROW=\"Argument\", reversed\/\"about\"; plus final letter of [ban]K"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Astley an MP? Sounds exciting (8)","output":"### Answer: ELECTRIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: exciting\nSounds like 'elect Rick'=\"make Astley an MP\", referring to the pop 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: Doctor John \u2014 a bringer of bad luck? (5)","output":"### Answer: JONAH \n ### Explanation: Definition: bringer of bad luck\n(John 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: Lasagne's gone off, I see \u2014 get some medicine (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALGESIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: medicine\n(Lasagne)*; plus I, plus C=\"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: If you refill petrol, ends thus? (4)","output":"### Answer: FULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: If you refill petrol, ends thus\nthe ends of [I]F [yo]U [refil]L [petro]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: Divorced naked eccentric (7)","output":"### Answer: STRANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: eccentric\n[e]STRANGE[d]=\"Divorced\", 'naked' or without its covering outer 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: Transport over extra pizza toppings for takeaway? (7)","output":"### Answer: DEPRIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: takeaway\n=take \/ away\n DRIVE=\"Transport\", around the toppings of E[xtra] P[izza]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Sweden's building (4)","output":"### Answer: SHUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\nS[weden] plus HUT=\"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: 11 fighting over 17 across case (8)","output":"### Answer: ENVELOPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: case\n(eleven)*, around OP[us]=WORK=\"17 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: 20 down or across, knight or a king (6)","output":"### Answer: ANORAK \n ### Explanation: Definition: 20 down\n=JACKET=\"20 down\"\n A[cross], plus [k]N[ight] OR A K[ing], using chess abbreviations"}
{"instruction":"You 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 her form adopt upright school role (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HEAD GIRL \n ### Explanation: Definition: school role\n(Glad her)*, around I=\"upright\" as in the letter written as a vertical 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: No mountains are this colour (6)","output":"### Answer: ORANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: colour\nO=zero=\"No\"; plus RANGE=\"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: Look up end of dictionary inside with these (4)","output":"### Answer: EYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: with these\nSEE=\"Look\", reversed\/\"up\"; with the end of [dictionar]Y 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: Gladiator's about to catch up with you and I (9)","output":"### Answer: SPARTACUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gladiator\n*Edit thanks to NeilW: S, plus all of:\u00a0*CA=c[irc]a=\"about\", plus TRAP~~S~~=\"to catch\"~~[?]~~; all reversed\/\"up\"; then plus US=\"you and I\" \u2013 not 'you and 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: After removing hat and Eros's coat, Greek hero gets cold (5)","output":"### Answer: CHILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold\n[A]CHILL[**es**]=\"Greek hero\"; removing the top letter\/\"hat\" and the coat of **E**[ro]**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: Light displayed in fort or chapel (5)","output":"### Answer: TORCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Light\nhidden in [for]T OR CH[apel]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 money or get swindled over silver (8)","output":"### Answer: MORTGAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Loan\nM[oney]; plus OR; plus (get)* around AG=chemiclal symbol for \"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: Discover heat to exchange leads in energy plant (4,4)","output":"### Answer: WIND FARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: energy plant\nFIND WARM=\"Discover heat\", exchanging their leads F for W"}
{"instruction":"You 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 initially produced Avatar without a tie (6)","output":"### Answer: CRAVAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tie\nC[ameron]; plus (Avat**a**r)* minus one\u00a0**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: Sleeve made from card and elephant skin (6)","output":"### Answer: JACKET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sleeve\nJACK=a playing \"card\"; plus E[lephan]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: Book about cats? (4)","output":"### Answer: ACTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\n=a book of the Bible\n (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: Story about Venezuela's capital on right now (4)","output":"### Answer: LIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on right now\nLIE=\"Story\" around the capital letter of V[enezuela]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, perhaps, needing part, say, for complete payment (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LUMP SUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: complete payment\nLUMP=\"Sugar, perhaps\"; plus SUM=homophone of 'some'=\"part, 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: Gold, auric edges in pen containing a metalloid (7)","output":"### Answer: BORACIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: containing a metalloid\n=containing the metalloid element boron. OR=\"Gold\"; plus the edges of A[uri]C; all inside BIC=ballpoint \"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: Groups of bones in this ratio passed to the left (5)","output":"### Answer: TARSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Groups of bones\n=bones in the foot. Hidden reversed\/\"in\u2026 passed to the left\" inside [th]IS RAT[io]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 seams burst as tight on both sides of tanga (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBSTRATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lower seams\n(burst as)*, with the anagrind \"tight\"=drunk; plus both sides of T[ang]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: Scot, a head welcoming lecturer in religious education (10)","output":"### Answer: ABERDONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scot\n=someone from Aberdeen. A BEAN=\"a head\", around all of: DON=\"lecturer\" in R[eligious] I[nstruction]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0decline (3)","output":"### Answer: DIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relish\ndouble 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: David was his second outstanding challenge, I suspect (12)","output":"### Answer: MICHELANGELO \n ### Explanation: Definition: David was his\n=the sculptor of David. MO[ment]=\"second\", around (challenge 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: Deliver position that's autonomous (4-8)","output":"### Answer: FREE-STANDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: autonomous\nFREE=\"Deliver\" [from something]; plus STANDING=\"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: Weed in pool (3)","output":"### Answer: POT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weed\ndouble definition: marijuana; or a \"pool\" of 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: Wood given pen to outline role of someone directly involved (5-5)","output":"### Answer: FIRST-PARTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone directly involved\nFIR=\"Wood\"; plus STY=\"pen\" around PART=\"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: Downtrodden thing in the way, a solver (9)","output":"### Answer: SCARPETTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: solver\n=Kay SCARPETTA . CARPET=\"Downtrodden thing\" in ST[reet]=\"the way\", 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: Capital given stick by artist (5)","output":"### Answer: RABAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Capital\n=Capital of Morocco. BAT=\"stick\" by R[oyal] A[cademician]=\"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: Unseeing as a 25-letter alphabet, did you say? (7)","output":"### Answer: EYELESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unseeing\nsounds like 'i'-less=without the letter 'i'=\"as a 25-letter 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: Eventual consumer always touring state in Midwest America (3-4)","output":"### Answer: END-USER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eventual consumer\nE'ER=\"always\", around all of:N[orth] D[akota]=\"state in Midwest\" plus US=\"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: Possibly toxic sanction well short (6)","output":"### Answer: LETHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Possibly toxic\nLET=allow=\"sanction\"; plus HAL[e]=\"well 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: Solver left a bit (6)","output":"### Answer: MORSEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit\nInspector MORSE is the \"Solver\", plus 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: Tell tales about duke on starter of tempura being least fat (10)","output":"### Answer: SPINDLIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: least fat\nSPIN LIES=\"Tell tales\", around D[uke]; all on top of T[empura]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, member of secret society (5)","output":"### Answer: MASON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solver\nPerry MASON is 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: Like a rabbit, say, albeit modified in corporeal form (9)","output":"### Answer: BOBTAILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like a rabbit, say\n(albeit)* in BOD=\"corporeal 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: Piffle on a list (4)","output":"### Answer: ROTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: list\nROT=\"Piffle\", 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: Solver a shade upset about Paul, ultimately, as writer (8)","output":"### Answer: CHANDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer\n=Raymond CHANDLER , a writer of detective fiction. Charlie CHAN is the \"Solver\"; plus RED=\"a shade\" reversed\/\"upset\" and around [Pau]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: Best solver embodying Holmes, initially (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAMPION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Best\nAlbert CAMPION is the \"solver\", around H[olmes]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Eliciting a yawn perhaps as beginning to nod, rip undies off (10)","output":"### Answer: UNINSPIRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eliciting a yawn perhaps\n(n[od] rip undies)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 money on account invested in reminder to put on his evacuated bloomers (9)","output":"### Answer: HYACINTHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomers\nthe last of [mone]Y, plus AC[count] both inside HINT=\"reminder\"; all on H[i]S with the insides evacuated"}
{"instruction":"You 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 suggests I step on virgin snow (3-5)","output":"### Answer: OFF-PISTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: on virgin snow\nOFF-PISTE in crosswordese suggests (piste)* => \"I step\""}
{"instruction":"You 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, violin required for solver (8)","output":"### Answer: LESTRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: solver\n=Inspector Lestrade . STRAD[ivarius]=\"violin\" in General LEE"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in ignorance, solver finds god in the dark (6)","output":"### Answer: EREBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: god in the dark\n=Greek god of darkness. [ignoranc]E plus John REBUS =\"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: Conclusion of narrative in unfolding story, a world of possibilities? (6)","output":"### Answer: OYSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a world of possibilities?\n=referring to the expression 'the world is my oyster'. [narrativ]E, in (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: Solver as pack member (5)","output":"### Answer: SPADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Solver\nSam SPADE is the \"Solver\"; and second definiton refers to a pack 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: Copy walls in southern part of church (4)","output":"### Answer: APSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of church\nAPE=\"Copy\"; around\/\"walls in\" S[outhern]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 has a long way to go round German city (6)","output":"### Answer: FULMAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bird\n=a seabird. FAR=\"long way\" around ULM=\"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: Obliged to pull back, when about to consider force (8)","output":"### Answer: GRATEFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Obliged to\nLUG=\"pull\", reversed\/\"back\" and around RATE=\"consider\" plus F[orce]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0tale of chivalry (5)","output":"### Answer: ROMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Classical\ndouble definition, or perhaps a crypitic definition: ROMAN=medieval romance or \"tale of 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: Father has half a dozen cats in the buildings (9)","output":"### Answer: PAVILIONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: buildings\nPA=\"Father\" plus VI=6 in Roman numerals=\"half a dozen\" plus LIONS=\"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: Will Ross's cooked a cake (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SWISS ROLL \n ### Explanation: Definition: cake\n(Will Ross'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: Union member died, tucking into cheese (5)","output":"### Answer: BRIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Union member\n\"Union\" meaning marriage. D[ied] in BRIE=\"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: Thought of French freedom (12)","output":"### Answer: DELIBERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thought\nDE=\"of [in] French\" plus LIBERATION=\"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: A senatorship arranged for Greek writer (12)","output":"### Answer: ARISTOPHANES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek writer\n(a senatorship)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Castle by edge of river (5)","output":"### Answer: RHONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\nR[ook]=\"Castle\" in chess; plus HONE=\"edge\"=sharpen"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rice with basil and make it snappy (9)","output":"### Answer: IRASCIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: snappy\n(rice basil)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 about nitwit's suspicious bird (9)","output":"### Answer: CASSOWARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\nCO[mpany]=\"Firm\" around ASS=\"nitwit\" plus WARY=\"suspicious\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and Edward played (5)","output":"### Answer: ACTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: played\n*Edit thanks to mij: AC[count]=\"Bill\" plus TED=\"Edward\" works better*\n ACT=result of a parliamentary \"Bill\" plus ED[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: Said scripture lesson is included? It's barred! (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: barred\n=marked with parallel lines. STATED=\"Said\", with R[eligious] I[nstruction]=\"scripture lesson\" included 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: Bill's cast out, but protected (6)","output":"### Answer: SHADED \n ### Explanation: Definition: protected\n=protected\/sheltered from light and heat. AD[vertisement]=\"Bill\", with SHED=\"cast\" outside 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: If upset, stay at home (8)","output":"### Answer: FIRESIDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: home\n(if)* plus RESIDE=\"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: Hobble lethargically, but clearly (8)","output":"### Answer: LIMPIDLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: clearly\nLIMP IDLY=\"Hobble lethargically\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relatives socially acceptable to be introduced to community workers (5)","output":"### Answer: AUNTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relatives\nU=U[pper class]=\"socially acceptable\", inside ANTS=\"community 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: Rex gets Darwinian novel (13)","output":"### Answer: REVOLUTIONARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel\nR[ex] plus EVOLUTIONARY=\"Darwinian\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 assassin, where charge is made (9)","output":"### Answer: TOLLBOOTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: where charge is made\nTOLL=\"Ring\" of a bell; plus John Wilkes BOOTH=\"assassin\" of 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: In favour of accepting a pound in coin (6)","output":"### Answer: FLORIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: coin\nFOR=\"In favour of\", around L[ibra]=\"pound\", plus 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: \"Make a reduction in class\", we're told (6)","output":"### Answer: LESSEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make a reduction\nhomophone of 'lesson'=\"class\u2026 we're told\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Wonky taps in reactor cause delay (13)","output":"### Answer: PROCRASTINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: delay\n(taps in 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: Orchestra leader wears clean bra made in Spain (9)","output":"### Answer: BARCELONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: in Spain\nO[rchestra] inside (clean bra)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Relentless girl hit newsman (8)","output":"### Answer: UNABATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Relentless\nUNA=\"girl\" plus BAT=\"hit\" plus ED[itor]=\"newsman\""}
{"instruction":"You 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, like Charlie, has finished (8)","output":"### Answer: ASCENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rose\nAS=\"like\" plus C[harlie] in the phonetic alphabet plus ENDED=\"has 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: Supporters of British champions (6)","output":"### Answer: BRACES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supporters\nBR[itish] plus ACES=\"champions\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 addict a useful cat (6)","output":"### Answer: MOUSER \n ### Explanation: Definition: useful cat\n=a cat good at catching mice. M[edical] O[fficer]=\"Doctor\" plus [drug] USER=\"addict\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 skin problem leads to collapse (5)","output":"### Answer: CRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: collapse\nC[onservative]=\"Tory\" plus RASH=\"skin 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: Bit of a setback for brownie lovers (7)","output":"### Answer: SNAFFLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit\n=a \"Bit\" for horses. Reversal\/\"setback\" of ELF FANS=\"brownie lovers\", with \"brownie\"\u00a0as in a spirit creature from 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: Parts of contract present man with insoluble problems, ultimately (7)","output":"### Answer: CLAUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Parts of contract\n[Santa] CLAUS=\"present man\" with the ultimate letters of [insolubl]E [problem]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: Wipe out a future gangster? (5)","output":"### Answer: TOTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wipe out\nTOT AL=>a young Al Capone=\"future 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: Get Bill back to motorhome (9)","output":"### Answer: WINNEBAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: motorhome\n=a make of motorhome. WIN=\"Get\"; plus NEB=the \"Bill\" of a bird\"; plus AGO=\"back\" e.g. 'three years back'\/'three 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: It's at the heart of the community (4,6)","output":"### Answer: CITY CENTRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's at the heart of the community\ncryptic 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: Asian Cup game being broadcast (4)","output":"### Answer: THAI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian\nHomophone\/\"broadcast\" of 'tie'=\"Cup 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: Delighted to have aroused singer \u2026 (7,4)","output":"### Answer: TICKLED PINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Delighted\nTICKLED=\"aroused\" plus PINK=pop \"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: . . . and recovered from exposure (4,3,4)","output":"### Answer: OVER THE MOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: . . . and\ntaking the definition \"Delighted\" from 14ac. OVER=\"recovered from\" THE MOON=\"exposure\" of 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: Bank right to reject payment (4)","output":"### Answer: REEF \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bank\nR[ight] plus reversal\/\"reject\" of FEE=\"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: Pair in dispute over house mostly keep to the point (10)","output":"### Answer: APHORISTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: to the point\n(pair)*, with \"dispute\" as the anagrind, around\/\"over\" HO[use]; plus most of STIC[k]=\"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: Most upset having hurt bore (9)","output":"### Answer: STOMACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: bore\n=\"bore\" as in the past tense of 'bear', put up with. (Most)*, plus 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: Perfect stage villain accepting money (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perfect stage\n=the last stage of an insect's development. IAGO is the [stage] \"villain\" from Shakespeare's Othello, around M[oney]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rest breaks when leaving \u2014 most curious (7)","output":"### Answer: NOSIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most curious\nNO SIEST[**as**]=\"Lack of rest breaks\", with **as**=\"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: Isn't happy about hosts \u2014 quietly gets off (7)","output":"### Answer: RESENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Isn't happy about\n[**p**]RESENTS=\"hosts\" e.g. a TV show, with **p**[iano]=\"quietly\" getting taken 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: Comic's customary performance gets criticism from drunk (6)","output":"### Answer: SHTICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Comic's customary performance\nsounds like a drunken slurring of 'stick'=\"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: Statue's awful cute (6)","output":"### Answer: ASTUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cute\n(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: Compliment allowed \u2014 great achievement without drugs (10)","output":"### Answer: FELICITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Compliment\nLICIT=\"allowed\", with FEAT=\"great achievement\" around\/\"without\" it; plus E[cstasy]=\"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: This man's Merlot perhaps lacking body? On the contrary (5)","output":"### Answer: EDWIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: This man\n[r]ED WIN[e]=\"Merlot perhaps\", keeping [contrary to \"lacking\"] the \"body\" of its letters while losing the outer 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: Love to replace East in a key part of singer (9)","output":"### Answer: CONTRALTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: singer\nC[**e**]NTRAL TO=\"a key part of\", with O=\"love\" replacing the **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: Claim a minister's coming round (4)","output":"### Answer: AVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Claim\nA; plus REV[erend]=\"minister\" reversed\/\"coming 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: Great success \u2014 army programme stops this getting out of hand (5,3)","output":"### Answer: SMASH HIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Great success\nM*A*S*H*=TV series=\"army programme\", inside (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: Decline to accept drink? A change for Sofia (8)","output":"### Answer: STOTINKA \n ### Explanation: Definition: change for Sofia\n=a Bulgarian coin \u2013 Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. SINK=fall=\"Decline\", around TOT=\"drink\", 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: Recognises doctor is definite (10)","output":"### Answer: IDENTIFIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Recognises\n(is definite)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unfair criticism of happy hour feature? (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CHEAP SHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unfair criticism\nyou could buy a CHEAP SHOT of alcohol during happy 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: Van driver's back? One's been blocked in by idiot (8)","output":"### Answer: MORRISON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Van\n=Van MORRISON the singer . The back letter of [drive]R plus I'S=\"One's\"; all inside MORON=\"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: Said try, try and try again \u2014 I'm going to do it now (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HERE GOES \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm going to do it now\nHomophone\/\"Said\" of 'hear'=\"try\" a court case; plus GOES=more than one go\/try=\"try and try 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: Second series for Melody (6)","output":"### Answer: STRAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Melody\nS[econd]; plus TRAIN=a \"series\" of things in 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: Agents not female \u2014 they're just pretending (6)","output":"### Answer: ACTORS \n ### Explanation: Definition: they're just pretending\n[**f**]ACTORS=\"Agents\", minus **f**[emale]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0group (5)","output":"### Answer: ORDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Command\ndouble 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: Lie shown up by relative (4)","output":"### Answer: TALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lie\nHidden reversed in\/\"shown up by\": [r]ELAT[ive]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on board trendy futuristic craft (9)","output":"### Answer: SPACESHIP \n ### Explanation: PACE=\"Step\", inside S[team]S[hip]=\"on board\", plus HIP=\"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: President Bush written off? Finally, with knowledge and study turned into delight (4,1,7)","output":"### Answer: JOHN F KENNEDY \n ### Explanation: the final letters of [Bus]H [writte]N [of]F; plus KEN=\"knowledge\"; plus DEN=\"study\" reversed\/\"turned\" \u2013 all inside JOY=\"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: The man, a Romeo, gets the woman to embrace a spoken agreement (4,4)","output":"### Answer: HEAR HEAR \n ### Explanation: HE=\"The man\"; plus A R[omeo]; plus HER=\"the woman\" around 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: Work & Love revue production (6)","output":"### Answer: OEUVRE \n ### Explanation: O=\"Love\"; plus (revue)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in exile (6)","output":"### Answer: DEPORT \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: Rebel to retreat from the start? No chance! (6)","output":"### Answer: CONTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Nicaraguan rebel . Hidden and reversed\/\"retreat from\" [st]ART NO C[hance]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Serendipitous, its centre draw (5,3)","output":"### Answer: LUCKY DIP \n ### Explanation: LUCKY=\"Serendipitous\", and DIP=the \"centre\" of [Seren]DIP[itous]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 departure that without Henry Ford would have been a sinister one (8)","output":"### Answer: HEATHROW \n ### Explanation: if HEATHROW was without H[enry], but exchanged the H \"For\/D\", it would become DEATH\/ROW, or \"a sinister [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: Some favoured rallying round the pantry (6)","output":"### Answer: LARDER \n ### Explanation: Hidden\/\"Some\" and reversed\/\"round\" in [favou]RED RAL[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: Vouched for watching cricket with England disheartened (8)","output":"### Answer: ATTESTED \n ### Explanation: AT TEST=at a test match=\"watching cricket\", with E[nglan]D without its inner 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: At last, Liverpool home town given hero musician (6)","output":"### Answer: LENNON \n ### Explanation: Last letters of [Liverpoo]L [hom]E [tow]N [give]N [her]O [musicia]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: Autopilot leading winger (6,4)","output":"### Answer: GEORGE BEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: the Northern Ireland\/Manchester United footballer, who played on the wing.\nGEORGE is a colloquial name for a plane's autopilot; plus BEST=\"leading\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 first to lose out would lead to rebuke (8)","output":"### Answer: WIGGLING \n ### Explanation: if the first letter of L[ose] was taken out of WIGGLING, it would lead to WIGGING=a scolding or \"rebuke\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Glorified first replaced by second, becoming varied (9)","output":"### Answer: MODULATED \n ### Explanation: A**DULATED=\"Glorified\", with the first letter **A** replaced by MO[ment]=\"second\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Contras"}
{"instruction":"You 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 6 across 22 across 2 keeps going off (5)","output":"### Answer: SPEKE \n ### Explanation: Liverpool SPEKE Airport has been renamed JOHN LENNON AIRPORT.\n(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: Dry wine found in various places here (7)","output":"### Answer: AIRPORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: John F Kennedy, Speke\/John Lennon, George Best, and Heathrow\u00a0\nAIR=\"Dry\" plus PORT=\"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: Up before court (5)","output":"### Answer: ERECT \n ### Explanation: ERE=\"before\" plus C[our]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: Hancock's first pint is unhealthy (7)","output":"### Answer: HARMFUL \n ### Explanation: H[ancock's] first letter, plus ARMFUL \u2013 a reference to Tony Hancock comparing a donation of a pint of blood to \"very nearly an armful\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 person beyond doubt, cares a lot at first \u2026 (9)","output":"### Answer: PROVENCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a person from the French city of Nice\nPROVEN=\"beyond doubt\"; plus the first letters of C[ares] A L[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: \u2026 whose day's borne by rising desire to travel (7)","output":"### Answer: JOURNEY \n ### Explanation: JOUR is the French or PROVENCAL's word for \"day\"; plus a reversal\/\"rising\" of YEN=\"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: Had arrived somehow without a memory (4,5)","output":"### Answer: HARD DRIVE \n ### Explanation: (Had **a**rrived)*, without an\u00a0**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: Open present at the indicated position (4,5)","output":"### Answer: OVER THERE \n ### Explanation: OVERT=\"Open\" plus HERE=\"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: Current objective is to cover Sartre composition (9)","output":"### Answer: AIRSTREAM \n ### Explanation: AIM=\"objective\", around (Sartre)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 retreat for a squirrel? (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TREE RAT \n ### Explanation: (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: As one whose partner's gone to marry, suppressing instinct that hurts (7)","output":"### Answer: WIDOWED \n ### Explanation: WED=\"marry\", around ID=\"instinct\" plus OW=\"that hurts\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 for phone permit included in covering letter (7)","output":"### Answer: RINGLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: a lock or curl of hair.\nRING=\"phone\" plus LET=\"permit\"; also hidden in [cove]RING LET[ter]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 girl, sanctioned \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: LEGAL \n ### Explanation: LE=\"The [in] French\"; plus GAL=\"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: \u2026 had got drunk, taking top off (5)","output":"### Answer: OWNED \n ### Explanation: [d]OWNED=\"drunk\", with the top taken 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: Vote to keep unusual slim footwear (8)","output":"### Answer: PLIMSOLL \n ### Explanation: POLL=\"Vote\", around (slim)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 next to American flower (6)","output":"### Answer: CROCUS \n ### Explanation: CROC[odile]=\"Reptile\", next to 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: Compiler's heading to appropriate island to conserve Old Norse legends (8)","output":"### Answer: CAPTIONS \n ### Explanation: the head letter of C[ompiler], plus APT=\"appropriate\", plus IS[land] around O[ld] N[orse]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 destiny said to be more peaceful (6)","output":"### Answer: CALMER \n ### Explanation: sounds like 'karma'=\"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: Wrong note taken to English university (5)","output":"### Answer: FALSE \n ### Explanation: FA=musical \"note\" in the tonic sol-fa; plus L[ondon] S[chool of] E[conomics]=\"English 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: Easy trick involving king and vegetable! (9)","output":"### Answer: SWEETCORN \n ### Explanation: SWEET=\"Easy\", plus CON=\"trick\" around 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: Proven expert said to welcome head of research (12)","output":"### Answer: DEMONSTRATED \n ### Explanation: DEMON=someone with great skill=\"expert\", plus STATED=\"said\", around the head letter of R[esearch]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 devours bananas and small starters (4,8)","output":"### Answer: HORS D\u2019OEUVRES \n ### Explanation: (Hero 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: Padre is troubled by Ireland's sorry state of affairs (9)","output":"### Answer: DISREPAIR \n ### Explanation: (Padre is)* plus IR[eland]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a picture featuring wild animal (5)","output":"### Answer: OKAPI \n ### Explanation: hidden in [To]OK A PI[cture]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 person's standard article (6)","output":"### Answer: NORMAN \n ### Explanation: NORM=\"standard\", plus 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: Foreign king and husband Edward duly honoured? (8)","output":"### Answer: KNIGHTED \n ### Explanation: (king)* plus H[usband] plus TED=\"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: Drink supplier claiming right to brewery's last contract (6)","output":"### Answer: TREATY \n ### Explanation: TEAT=\"Drink supplier\", around R[ight], plus the last letter of [brewer]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: Boycott involving East European gardening equipment (8)","output":"### Answer: BEANPOLE \n ### Explanation: BAN=\"Boycott\" around E[ast] plus POLE=\"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: Restriction lifted, provided end of 26 is calm (6)","output":"### Answer: PACIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"calm\" as a verb. CAP=\"Restriction\" reversed\/\"lifted\"; plus IF=\"provided\"; plus the end letter of 26ac [treat]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: Spear almost getting top of African antelope (6)","output":"### Answer: IMPALA \n ### Explanation: IMPAL[e]=\"Spear almost\", plus the top letter of A[frican]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 worker finds drink in piece of pottery (9)","output":"### Answer: SWINEHERD \n ### Explanation: WINE=\"drink\" in SHERD=alt. spelling of shard=\"piece of pottery\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mahler song on travelling dock worker (12)","output":"### Answer: LONGSHOREMAN \n ### Explanation: (Mahler song 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: Emperor upset about cook's second dish (5)","output":"### Answer: ROAST \n ### Explanation: TSAR=\"Emperor\" reversed\/\"upset\", and around the second letter of [c]O[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: Contents of Communist strongholds? (8)","output":"### Answer: COMFORTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: makes content\/comforted. COM[munist] plus FORTS=\"strongholds\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 ears need music (8)","output":"### Answer: SERENADE \n ### Explanation: (ears 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: Priest never cares about sinner's penultimate resolution (12)","output":"### Answer: PERSEVERANCE \n ### Explanation: P[riest] plus (never cares)* plus the penultimate letter of [sinn]E[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: Rich girl debuts in Roedean playing keyboard instrument (4,5)","output":"### Answer: REED ORGAN \n ### Explanation: R[ich] G[irl] in (Roedean)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: UN agency director taking part in murder story (8)","output":"### Answer: WHODUNIT \n ### Explanation: W[orld] H[ealth] O[rganisation]=\"UN agency\" plus D[irector] plus UNIT=\"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: Paddington's foremost store of marmalade? (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVE \n ### Explanation: the foremost\/first letter of P[addington] plus RESERVE=\"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: Communist statesman spread gold around (6)","output":"### Answer: CASTRO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fidel Castro, the late Cuban president. CAST=\"spread\" plus OR=\"gold\" reversed\/\"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: Young woman covering daughter with English garment (6)","output":"### Answer: GIRDLE \n ### Explanation: GIRL=\"Young woman\", around D[aughter], plus E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on law is accurate (5)","output":"### Answer: EXACT \n ### Explanation: EX=abbreviation for the Book of Exodus=\"Short book\", plus e.g. parliamentary ACT=\"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: Music maker Scotsman's potty about (5)","output":"### Answer: PIANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Music maker\nIAN=\"Scotsman\", with PO=chamberpot=\"potty\" 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: Song and dance sequence featuring old lag (9)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDELAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Song and dance\n=a song with a refrain; a dance in a ring.\n RUN=\"sequence\" around O[ld]; plus DELAY=\"lag\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 aft at sea and taken away (6,3)","output":"### Answer: CARTED OFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: taken away\n(Forced aft)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Astrologer's publication not fit for purpose (5)","output":"### Answer: MAGUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Astrologer\nMAG[azine]=\"publication\", plus *US=UnServiceable [Edit thanks to michelle and Flavia]\u00a0*~~US[e]=\"purpose\" with \"not fit\"=incomplete, the wrong 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: An attempt to cut faulty clue for waterproof (7)","output":"### Answer: CAGOULE \n ### Explanation: Definition: waterproof\nA GO=\"An attempt\", cutting into (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: Express \"nobody's the winner\", verbally (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NON STOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Express\n=e.g. an \"Express\" train service.\n Sounds like\/\"verbally\": 'none's top'=\"nobody's 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: Eg BT line for section in supermarket (5)","output":"### Answer: TELCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Eg BT\n=telecommunications company.*\u00a0spelling edit thanks to Valentine*\n L[ine] taking the place of **S**[ection] in TE[**s**]CO=\"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: Anguished cry from head retiring shortly (3)","output":"### Answer: SOB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Anguished cry\nBOS[s]=\"head\", reversed\/\"retiring\" and abbreviated\/\"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: House associated with Greek mountain state (5)","output":"### Answer: IDAHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\nHO[use], after IDA, a mountain in 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: Amending pub sign, add in Cook's vessel (7,5)","output":"### Answer: PUDDING BASIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cook's vessel\n(pub sign add 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: Bird reaching Channel Islands from the East, one mostly unseen at sea (7)","output":"### Answer: ICEBERG \n ### Explanation: Definition: one mostly unseen at sea\nGREBE=\"Bird\", plus C[hannel] I[slands]; all reversed\/\"from the 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: Touring Kuala Lumpur, going easy on bubbly (9)","output":"### Answer: SPARKLING \n ### Explanation: Definition: bubbly\nK[uala] L[umpur], with SPARING=\"going easy\" 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: Leave behind traveller on vacation to rise around noon (9)","output":"### Answer: TRANSCEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave behind\nT[ravelle]R with its inner letters vacated, plus ASCEND=\"rise\" around N[oon]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 picked off IT men for course (5)","output":"### Answer: TENOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\n=general course or character of something.\n The leading letters removed from [I]T [m]EN [f]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: Details of what's needed, tiny bit detailed (4)","output":"### Answer: SPEC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Details of what's needed\n=specification of what is needed.\n SPEC[k]=\"tiny bit\", detailed or with its tail letter 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: Capital left after mother died causes glee (8)","output":"### Answer: MADRIGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: glee\n=a song.\n RIGA=\"Capital\" of Latvia, plus L[eft]; all after MA=\"mother\" plus 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: Further\u00a0source of 14? (4)","output":"### Answer: MORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Further\nSir Thomas MORE wrote 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: King described by unorthodox TS Eliot verses (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIOLETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: verses\n=poems of eight lines.\n R[ex]=\"King\", inside (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: Mule\u00a0makin' a mess of teatime food (6)","output":"### Answer: MUFFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mule\ntriple definition: =MUFFIN the \"Mule\" the TV puppet ; =MUFFIN'=muffing=bungling or \"makin' a mess\"; =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: Immovable plug a worker discovered in pit (10)","output":"### Answer: ADAMANTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Immovable\nAD[vert]=\"plug\", plus A; plus ANT=\"worker\" in MINE=\"pit\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 tight spot, swear! (6)","output":"### Answer: PLIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: In tight spot\ndouble definition: =a difficult situation; and =to pledge=to \"swear\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 support European views (4)","output":"### Answer: EYES \n ### Explanation: Definition: views\nYES=\"Agreement\", after 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: Dice\u00a0moved a great deal (3,2)","output":"### Answer: CUT UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dice\ndouble def: =to cut up into cubes; =made to feel 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: New World vision heartless Putin aims to burst (10)","output":"### Answer: UTOPIANISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: New World vision\n(Pu[**t**]in aims to)*; with the heart or middle letter of Pu**t**in 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: Spike close to flower in bouquet (5)","output":"### Answer: PRONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spike\nthe closing letter of [flowe]R, inside PONG=smell=\"bouquet\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Robbers in general, primarily in gangs (8)","output":"### Answer: BRIGANDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Robbers in general, primarily in gangs\nthe primary letters of R[obbers] I[n] G[eneral], in BANDS=\"gangs\". &lit 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: Take off and tear round island \u2014 that should get you going (8)","output":"### Answer: APERIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: that should get you going\n=a laxative.\n APE=imitate=\"Take off\"; plus RENT=\"tear\" around 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: Bleak philosophy embraced by youth in recession (6)","output":"### Answer: DISMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bleak\nISM or an '-ism'=a \"philosophy\" \u2013 e.g. social-ism, capital-ism; with LAD=\"youth\" around it in reverse\/\"recession\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Guardian leaders dropped were too effusive (6)","output":"### Answer: GUSHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: were too effusive\nThe first two leading letters of GU[ardian], plus SHED=\"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: Though English, it's Scottish (4)","output":"### Answer: BUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's Scottish\n=an island in Scotland. BUT=\"Though\" plus E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Henry's mates (4)","output":"### Answer: KITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: mates\n=friends, as in 'kith and kin'.\n KIT=tools, gear=\"Tackle\"; plus H[enry]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 has a serviceman on both sides (4)","output":"### Answer: GIRL \n ### Explanation: Definition: She\nGI=US soldier=\"serviceman\"; plus R[ight] and L[eft]=\"both 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: Set off for school in time (8)","output":"### Answer: DETONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Set off\nETON College=\"school\", inside DATE=\"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 procedure shown in hygiene manual (5)","output":"### Answer: ENEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Medical procedure\nHidden inside [hygi]ENE MA[nual]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0fine (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Just\ndouble definition: =impartial=\"Just\"; =not bad=\"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: A car in fabrication is inexpensive (10)","output":"### Answer: AFFORDABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: inexpensive\nA; plus FORD=\"car\" in FABLE=\"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: Goes on about Tory leaders in disagreement (2,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: in disagreement\nADDS=says more=\"Goes on\"; around the leading letters of TO[ry]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 inclination to stop working in the allotment (8)","output":"### Answer: GRADIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: An inclination\nDIE=[of e.g. an engine] \"stop working\"; inside GRANT=\"allotment\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sextet entering competition that's inconsequential (7)","output":"### Answer: TRIVIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: inconsequential\nVI=Roman numerals for 6=\"Sextet\", inside TRIAL=\"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: Mum's cooked liver is to dry up (7)","output":"### Answer: SHRIVEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dry up\nSH=be quiet!=[keep] \"Mum\"; plus (liver)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Penny set aside (8)","output":"### Answer: PRESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Jam\nP[enny], plus RESERVE=\"set aside\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 study about a politician (6)","output":"### Answer: DAMPEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Discourage\nDEN=\"study\" room; around A MP=\"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: Make it appear false? The patient scoffed! (10)","output":"### Answer: INVALIDATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make it appear false\nINVALID=\"patient\" plus ATE=\"scoffed\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 get publicity to provoke (4)","output":"### Answer: GOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: provoke\nGO=\"try\", plus AD[vert]=\"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: One understanding perfection (5)","output":"### Answer: IDEAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: perfection\nI=\"One\"; plus DEAL=\"understanding\" as a noun meaning 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: Tough German conceals apprehension (8)","output":"### Answer: GANGSTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\nGER[man] around ANGST=\"apprehension\""}
{"instruction":"You are 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[Female] DEER=\"does\", around CANT=slope=\"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: Opportunity arises in high-lying country (4)","output":"### Answer: MOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: high-lying country\nROOM=\"Opportunity\" as in 'room for growth\/improvement'; reversed\/\"arises\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 turned up on Sunday to be troublesome (6)","output":"### Answer: HARASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: be troublesome\nSARAH=\"Isaac's mum\" and Abraham's wife in the Bible , reversed\/\"turned up\"; plus S[unday]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cigarette in shelter of the greenery (7)","output":"### Answer: LEAFAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: greenery\nA FAG=\"a cigarette\", in LEE=\"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: Admonition for salesman having a bit of a spliff (8)","output":"### Answer: REPROACH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Admonition\n[a sales] REP[resentative]=\"salesman\", plus ROACH=[the butt of a] \"spliff\" of 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 sceptical attitude is time-saving, oddly enough (10)","output":"### Answer: NEGATIVISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: A sceptical attitude\n(time-saving)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 lake popular for fish (6)","output":"### Answer: MARLIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nMAR=\"Spoil\", plus L[ake], plus 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: Dead woman said to be heartbroken (10)","output":"### Answer: DEVASTATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: heartbroken\nD[ead] plus EVA=\"woman\" plus STATED=\"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: Old tray I renovated with skill (8)","output":"### Answer: ADROITLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: with skill\n(Old tray 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: Lofty is glad about English victory (8)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lofty\nELATED=\"glad\" around E[nglish] V[ictory]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 grenade creates disorder (7)","output":"### Answer: DERANGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: disorder\n(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: Drove detectives off (6)","output":"### Answer: RANCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: off\nRAN=\"Drove\" plus C[entral] I[nvestigation] D[epartment]=\"detectives\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chaperone expected girl to be upset (6)","output":"### Answer: DUENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Chaperone\n=a Spanish governess or female chaperone.\n DUE=\"expected\", plus ANN=\"girl\" reversed\/\"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: Cut\u00a0free (4)","output":"### Answer: GASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cut\ndouble definition: =a deep \"Cut\"; and GASH=Scottish for 'talkative'=frank and open=\"free\"\u00a0*Edit thanks to Larry: GASH also =spare, extra=\"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: Detective's behind convenience store (4,5)","output":"### Answer: JOHN LEWIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: store\n=a UK department store chain.\n LEWIS=\"Detective\" , after JOHN=lavatory=\"convenience\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 reporter's dressed to anger animal activists (5)","output":"### Answer: INFER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reason\n\"reporter's\"-> sounds like: 'in fur'=\"dressed to anger animal activists\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Zidane's refusal to get club's kind of shirt? (3-4)","output":"### Answer: NON-IRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: kind of shirt?\nNON is a French [Zidane is a French footballer] \"refusal\", plus IRON=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: Extremely abrasive music could be metal (7)","output":"### Answer: CAESIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: metal\nanagram\/\"could be\" of: (**ae** music)*; where ae is the extremes of **a**[brasiv]**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: Hearts broken from wails in parliament? (4)","output":"### Answer: OWLS \n ### Explanation: Definition: parliament?\na parliament is the collective noun for owls. **H**[earts] broken or taken away from [**H**]OWLS=\"wails\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 amazed by old people's investment (10)","output":"### Answer: CORONATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: investment\nCOR!=\"I'm amazed!\", plus O[ld] plus NATION=\"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: East Londoner's trial, after hiding queen's jewellery (7)","output":"### Answer: EARRING \n ### Explanation: Definition: jewellery\n'EARING might be an East London contraction of 'hearing'=\"trial\", around 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: Slight injury is no handicap (7)","output":"### Answer: SCRATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slight injury\ndouble definition, the second describing a player without a\u00a0handicap in e.g. 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: Thatcherite maybe stirring up a rebellion (10)","output":"### Answer: NEOLIBERAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thatcherite maybe\n(a rebellion)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in Jerusalem uncovered bones (4)","output":"### Answer: OSSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: bones\n=plural of 'os' meaning a bone.\n MOSSAD is the Israeli intelligence service=\"Spies in Jerusalem\", with the outer covering letters 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: Shock: divas to undress, partly (7)","output":"### Answer: ASTOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shock\nHidden in [div]AS TO UND[ress]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Machine's secure, stopping end revolving (4,3)","output":"### Answer: TWIN TUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Machine\n=a washing machine with separate tubs to wash and to dry\n WIN=\"secure\", inside BUTT=\"end\" reversed\/\"revolving\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 musical composition with verse included (5)","output":"### Answer: DUVET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cover\nDUET=\"musical composition\" with V[erse] 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: Speculate British artist is a fashioner of busts (9)","output":"### Answer: WONDERBRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fashioner of busts\nWONDER=\"Speculate\", plus B[ritish], plus R[oyal] A[cademician]=\"artiist\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and roll's first grand hit, with Joe Strummer (6,9)","output":"### Answer: DJANGO REINHARDT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strummer\n=jazz guitarist \n (and **r** grand hit joe)*, where **r**=\"roll's 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: Retailer's name in credit (8)","output":"### Answer: CHANDLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Retailer\n=a seller of candles\n HANDLE=\"name\" in CR[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: Make unclear, novel advert cut short (4)","output":"### Answer: BLUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make unclear\nBLUR[b]=\"novel advert\" 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: New boy dips into illicit money, a career-ending moment (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SWAN SONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: career-ending moment\nN[ew] SON=\"New boy\" inside SWAG=\"illicit 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: Horridly vacuous cops running around in film (6)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHO \n ### Explanation: Definition: film\n=the Hitchcock horror film\n (**hy** cops)*, where hy=H[orridl]Y=\"horridly vacuous\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to rent clothing for terrier? (8)","output":"### Answer: WIREHAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: terrier\n=a breed of terrier \n Spoonerism of 'hire wear'=\"rent 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: Arm broken by fellow when climbing Italian building (6)","output":"### Answer: UFFIZI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Italian building\n=art museum in Florence \n UZI=a submachine gun=\"Arm\", around both: F[ellow] and IF=\"when\" reversed\/\"climbing\""}
{"instruction":"You 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's beast trashed May: \"An abhorrent leader of idiots\" (11,4)","output":"### Answer: ERYMANTHIAN BOAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Labour's beast\n=one of the Labours of Hercules \n (May an abhorrent **i**)*, where **i**=\"leader of **i**diots\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 giving up, overwhelmed by current state of US injustice (8)","output":"### Answer: INIQUITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: injustice\nI QUIT=\"I'm giving up\", inside I=symbol for electric \"current\" and NY=New York=\"state of 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: Function assumed by Poles or Greeks (8)","output":"### Answer: SPARTANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greeks\nTAN[gent]=trigonometrical \"Function\" in mathematics, inside SPARS=\"Poles\"\n [I spent quite a while trying to parse with PART=\"Function\" and N[orth]\/S[outh] Poles\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: Experimental equipment fixed up underground \u2014 about time! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: TEST TUBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Experimental equipment\nSET=\"fixed\" reversed\/\"up\" plus TUBE=London \"underground\", around 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: Green welcoming tax rises in fixed interval (6)","output":"### Answer: OCTAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fixed interval\nECO=\"Green\" around VAT=Value Added Tax; all reversed\/\"rises\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 card players wrapping party gifts (6)","output":"### Answer: ENDOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: gifts\nE[ast], N[orth], W[est] and S[outh] are the \"Four card players\" in a game of Bridge, around DO=\"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: How month starts to turn cold (4)","output":"### Answer: ICED \n ### Explanation: Definition: cold\nDEC I=DEC 1=the first of December=\"How month starts\"; reversed\/\"to 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: One soldier, initially, aboard fancy launch (9)","output":"### Answer: ORIGINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: launch\nI=\"One\", plus GI=\"soldier, initially\"; all inside ORNATE=\"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: Kind of wings Daedalus had initially (5)","output":"### Answer: DELTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of wings\n=a triangular aircraft wing shaped like a delta [?] .\n The \"initial\" first letter of 'Daedalus' in Greek would have been a DELTA."}
{"instruction":"You 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 cut world record? (5)","output":"### Answer: ATLAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: world record\na \"record\" of the maps of the world.\n AT LAS[T]=\"Finally\", with the 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: Article finally reduced, helping to make new version (9)","output":"### Answer: ITERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: new version\nITE[M]=\"Article\" with its final letter removed, plus RATION=\"helping\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 finally written need not change (7)","output":"### Answer: END NOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's finally written\n(need 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: Players of music initially assembled? (7)","output":"### Answer: DEEJAYS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Players of music\nthe phonetic representation of an acronym [DJs], hence \"initially assembled?\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 in old script from beginning also finish (5,3,5)","output":"### Answer: ALPHA AND OMEGA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Characters in old script from beginning also finish\n=the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet; =figuratively, the beginning and 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: Line crossed by me, not an inhabitant initially (7)","output":"### Answer: SETTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: not an inhabitant initially\nL[ine] inside SETTER=\"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: Very well packing trunk, finally fit in small volume (7)","output":"### Answer: BOOKLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: small volume\nOK=\"Very well\", inside BOLE=\"trunk\" of a tree, plus the final letter of [fi]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: Informs about rise in cash used in 1971, finally (9)","output":"### Answer: SHILLINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cash used in 1971, finally\n=currency used in the UK until 1971.\n SINGS=\"Informs\" [=confesses to the police]; around HILL=\"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: Stupid way clue and puzzle finish (5)","output":"### Answer: INANE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stupid\nthe words 'clu**e**' and 'puzzl**e**' finish IN AN **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: Scientific device initially put together in 1960 (5)","output":"### Answer: LASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Scientific device initially put together in 1960\n=a device originally created in 1960, and an acronym hence \"initially 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: Initially reduced a lot in adult? Very little (9)","output":"### Answer: MINIATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very little\nINI[tially] reduced by a lot of letters; inside MATURE=\"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: Ace holding up fish that gets played, finally (4)","output":"### Answer: CODA \n ### Explanation: Definition: that gets played, finally\n=the end to a piece of music\n A[ce] underneath COD=\"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: Ignoring negative split, finally editor is satisfied (6)","output":"### Answer: FILLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: satisfied\nFI[**na**]LL[**y**] ignoring '**nay**'='negative' split into two parts; plus ED[itor]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to come down, initially (5,2,3)","output":"### Answer: FIRST OF ALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: initially\nFIRS TO FALL=\"Trees to come 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: Inhabitant initially unsophisticated about time (6)","output":"### Answer: NATIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inhabitant initially\nNAIVE=\"unsophisticated\" around 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: Part of OED finished and justified (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: justified\nDEF[inition]=Part of Oxford English Dictionary; plus ENDED=\"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: Initially, is doctor elated at result of brain operation? (4)","output":"### Answer: IDEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: result of brain operation?\nInitial letters of I[s] D[octor] E[lated] A[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: Final university tardy covering MIT up (8)","output":"### Answer: ULTIMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Final\nU[niversity] plus LATE=\"tardy\" around MIT reversed\/\"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: Leading part in drama, initially (4)","output":"### Answer: MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leading\nhidden in [dra]MA IN[itially]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 officer, initially, with fire directed upwards (5)","output":"### Answer: EXAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tests\nS[ergeant] M[ajor]=\"officer, initially\", plus AXE=\"fire\"=dismiss employee; all reversed\/\"directed upwards\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Saving money with false claim on author, initially (10)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saving money\n(claim on)*, with [Umberto] ECO=\"author\" placed in front of the other letters or \"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: Initiate top player on time (5)","output":"### Answer: START \n ### Explanation: Definition: Initiate\nSTAR=\"top player\" on 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: Start off initially in drug trial with least sense (8)","output":"### Answer: POTTIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: with least sense\nthe starting letter of I[nitially], inside POT=\"drug\" and TEST=\"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: Words initially put together in a piece of writing about friend (8)","output":"### Answer: ACRONYMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Words initially put together\nA MS=a manuscript=\"a piece of writing\"; around CRONY=\"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: Initially establishing container, finally good (6)","output":"### Answer: BASING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Initially establishing\nBASIN=\"container\" with G[ood] at the end\/\"finally\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 definable, for me, as initially in four pieces (6)","output":"### Answer: LEAGUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Distance\n*Edit, huge credit\u00a0to robert in the comments: \"initially\" in four pieces gives 'in \/ it \/ I \/ ally', which is a definition of a LEAGUE from the point of view of one person i.e. \"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: Preserve\u00a0discussions to reduce nuclear danger, initially (4)","output":"### Answer: SALT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Preserve\n=to preserve e.g. meat using salt.\n also an acronym for Strategic Arms Limitations Talks 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: Old instrument some finally retuned (4)","output":"### Answer: LYRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old instrument\nHidden in [final]LY RE[tuned]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 couple, initially, in gated enclave (4)","output":"### Answer: EDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Place for couple, initially\nHidden in [gat]ED EN[clave]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and set free (6)","output":"### Answer: PUTRID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Turned\nPUT=\"set\" and RID=\"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: Marine upset a lunatic (8)","output":"### Answer: NAUTICAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Marine\n(a 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: Gave approval for silver musical instrument (6)","output":"### Answer: AGREED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gave approval\nAG=chemical symbol for \"silver\", plus REED=\"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: Weakling keeps small coin of necessity (8)","output":"### Answer: RUDIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: necessity\nRUNT=\"Weakling\" around DIME=\"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: Inane men act badly? Get support! (11)","output":"### Answer: MAINTENANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: support\n(Inane men 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: Talk about Spanish river transport (7)","output":"### Answer: CHARIOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: transport\nCHAT=\"Talk\" around RIO=\"river\" 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: Incline to keep article that's most flexible (7)","output":"### Answer: LITHEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: most flexible\nLIST=slope=\"Incline\" around 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: Odds favouring bishop's competence (11)","output":"### Answer: PROBABILITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Odds\nPRO=\"favouring\", plus B[ishop] the chess abbrevation, plus ABILITY=\"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: Attic in which Anita foolishly keeps hen (8)","output":"### Answer: ATHENIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Attic\n=relating to Attica or Athens\n (Anita)* around HEN"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cut grass round hotel (6)","output":"### Answer: MINNOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swimmer\nMOW=\"cut grass\" around INN=\"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: With composure and cunning to embrace oriental girlfriend (8)","output":"### Answer: SEDATELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: With composure\nSLY=\"cunning\" around E[ast]=\"oriental\" and DATE=\"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: Agent commandeers shelter for dwarf (6)","output":"### Answer: SLEEPY \n ### Explanation: Definition: dwarf\n=one of Disney's seven dwarfs in Snow White. SPY=\"Agent\" around LEE=\"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: Order credit to be changed (6)","output":"### Answer: DIRECT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order\n(credit)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Australian orgy (10)","output":"### Answer: SATURNALIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: orgy\n(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: Unpleasantly rough walk by conservat\u00adionists (8)","output":"### Answer: STRIDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpleasantly rough\nSTRIDE=\"walk\" plus N[ational] T[rust]=\"conservationists\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 when in lively shop (8)","output":"### Answer: PHARMACY \n ### Explanation: Definition: shop\nHARM=\"Hurt\" in PACY=\"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: Deadly\u00a0connection (8)","output":"### Answer: TERMINAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deadly\ndouble definition: as in terminal illness; *Edit, thanks to comments, an electrical connection\u2026\u00a0*or as in airport terminal"}
{"instruction":"You 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 gang\u00a0boasted (4)","output":"### Answer: CREW \n ### Explanation: Definition: The gang\ndouble definition: a group; or a past tense of 'crow'=boast"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dined and departed (4)","output":"### Answer: LATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: departed\n=deceased.\n L[earner]=\"Apprentice\" plus 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: Desire to join forces, in theory (10)","output":"### Answer: NOTIONALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: in theory\nNOTION=\"Desire\" plus ALLY=\"join 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: Opposition of Parisian's intended (8)","output":"### Answer: DEFIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opposition\nDE=\"of\" in French, plus FIANCE=\"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: Avoid or support a plan (4,4)","output":"### Answer: STAY AWAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Avoid\nSTAY=a prop or \"support\", plus A plus WAY=\"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: One politician gets agreement for exemption from punishment (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPUNITY \n ### Explanation: Definition: exemption from punishment\nI=\"One\" plus M[ember of] P[arliament]=\"politician\" plus UNITY=\"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: This eavesdropper will run away, if the situation heats up (6)","output":"### Answer: ICICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: This eavesdropper will run away, if the situation heats up\ncryptic definition: an ICICLE might drop down from the eaves, and will melt\/run away if heated"}
{"instruction":"You 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 section of the National Assembly (4)","output":"### Answer: LASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Female\nHidden in [Nationa]L ASS[embly]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 gets a dead fish (4)","output":"### Answer: SHAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: fish\nSH='keep quiet'=\"Mum\", plus A, plus D[ead]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shires financed unfairly, put beyond the possibility of democratic participation (14)","output":"### Answer: DISENFRANCHISE \n ### Explanation: (Shires financed)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 officer in charge like Scottish chimney sweep (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCUM \n ### Explanation: OC=abbreviation of \"officer in charge\"; in LUM=\"like Scottish chimney sweep\", as LUM is a Scottish word for chimney"}
{"instruction":"You 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 captured by person pulling up (8)","output":"### Answer: BERATING \n ### Explanation: RAT=\"Rogue\" inside BEING=\"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: The baddy \u2014 not he who operated as market trader? (7)","output":"### Answer: TROTTER \n ### Explanation: definition refers to Only Fools and Horses \nT**he** ROTTER=\"The baddy\", minus \"**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: Little woman should keep home \u2014 pardon? (7)","output":"### Answer: AMNESTY \n ### Explanation: AMY=\"Little woman\", from\u00a0*Little Women* ; around NEST=\"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: Cold? It's good to wear a hat (5)","output":"### Answer: ALGID \n ### Explanation: G[ood] inside A LID=\"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: Item of armour wasn't disturbed, we hear (9)","output":"### Answer: HEADPIECE \n ### Explanation: sounds like 'had peace'=\"wasn't 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: Heavenly pair work ship with two propellers (4-5)","output":"### Answer: TWIN-SCREW \n ### Explanation: TWINS=\"Heavenly pair\" referring to the constellation Gemini; plus CREW=\"work 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: 12 \u2014 time held to be impracticable (3,2)","output":"### Answer: NOT ON \n ### Explanation: NOON=\"12\u2033, around 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: Delay with our lot trapped in shed (7)","output":"### Answer: SUSPEND \n ### Explanation: US=\"our lot\" in 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: Naturalist to attack feature of Genesis flood story, audibly (7)","output":"### Answer: LAMARCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: early evolutionary theorist \nLAM=\"attack\", plus ARCK as a homophone of 'ark'=\"feature of Genesis flood 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: Show home to fail as accommodation for pet (8)","output":"### Answer: INDICATE \n ### Explanation: IN=[at] \"home\"; plus DIE=\"fail\" around CAT=\"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: Africans only half loathe America (5)","output":"### Answer: HAUSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: an ethnic group, mainly living in Nigeria\nHA[te]=\"only half loathe\" plus USA=\"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: What the state sector is doing, providing residential areas (7,7)","output":"### Answer: HOUSING ESTATES \n ### Explanation: \"th**e state s**ector\" is HOUSING **ESTATES"}
{"instruction":"You 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 girl, embracing one Latvian worker, is like an amateur (12)","output":"### Answer: DILETTANTISH \n ### Explanation: DISH=\"Pretty girl\", around all of: I=\"one\" plus LETT=\"Latvian\" plus ANT=\"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: Thus floor a perverted person (5)","output":"### Answer: SICKO \n ### Explanation: SIC=\"Thus\", plus KO=knockout=\"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: Worms army chaps pulled up \u2014 poetic things (9)","output":"### Answer: NEMATODES \n ### Explanation: T[erritorial] A[rmy] MEN=\"army chaps\", reversed\/\"pulled up\"; plus ODES=\"poetic 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: What could make one brighter, with suffering finally gone? (7)","output":"### Answer: REBIRTH \n ### Explanation: REBIRTH could make \u2013 i.e. is an anagram of \u2013 \"bri**g**hter\" once the last letter of sufferin**g** is 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: Grandma around one beginning to rest, very blissful state (7)","output":"### Answer: NIRVANA \n ### Explanation: NANA=\"Grandma\", around all of: I=\"one\", the beginning of R[est], and V[ery]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 greeting the fashionistas! (3,2)","output":"### Answer: HIT ON \n ### Explanation: HI=\"greeting\" plus TON=fashion or fashionable people=\"the fashionistas\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to be dotty, having whiff, getting old (9)","output":"### Answer: SENESCENT \n ### Explanation: (Seen)* plus SCENT=\"whiff\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 thin form I have!\", said lingerie model (7,5)","output":"### Answer: MYLEENE KLASS \n ### Explanation: Definition: not a name I've heard in a while, and then only as a pop singer\u00a0\nsounds like 'my lean class'=\"The thin form 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: Lad is struggling with song that has rapid succession of notes (9)","output":"### Answer: GLISSANDO \n ### Explanation: (Lad is 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: An Asian nurse in simple summer head covering (6,3)","output":"### Answer: PANAMA HAT \n ### Explanation: AN plus AMAH=\"Asian nurse\"; inside PAT=\"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: Constituency boundaries will be \u2014 bloody harsh on Corbyn, ultimately? (7)","output":"### Answer: REDRAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: referring to plans to change UK electoral constituencies in 2018 , expected to unfavourably affect Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party\u00a0\nRED=\"bloody\" plus RAW=\"harsh\" plus [Corby]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: Fish in passage you and I must catch (7)","output":"### Answer: WALLEYE \n ### Explanation: ALLEY=\"passage\" inside WE=\"you 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: Wicked folk losing head and what they are capable of (5)","output":"### Answer: EVILS \n ### Explanation: [d]EVILS"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in defeat creating stir (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUST \n ### Explanation: S[tate] in ROUT=\"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: Ill-will from being masculine, not tense (6)","output":"### Answer: ENMITY \n ### Explanation: EN**T**ITY=\"being\", with **M**[asculine] replacing **T**[ense]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 classic that's an irritation (3,5)","output":"### Answer: HAY FEVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a play by Noel Coward ; and =a nasal irritation"}
{"instruction":"You 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 with retro one-piece hat (6)","output":"### Answer: PANAMA \n ### Explanation: PA=father=\"Old man\"; plus a reversal\/\"retro\" of: A MAN=\"one piece\" e.g. 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: After a short time, misses sweet stuff (8)","output":"### Answer: MOLASSES \n ### Explanation: MO[ment]=\"a short time\"; plus LASSES=\"miss-es\""}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0justification for hotel's higher rate? (1,4,4,1,4)","output":"### Answer: A ROOM WITH A VIEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: a novel by E M Forster .\nAlso can be a reason for a higher rate on a hotel 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: Dairy product cheat takes absolute millions (10)","output":"### Answer: BUTTERMILK \n ### Explanation: BILK=\"cheat\" around UTTER=\"absolute\" and M[illions]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 wild in Scot's part of the USA (4,4)","output":"### Answer: CORN BELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a part of the American Midwest.\n(Born)* inside CELT=\"Scot\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 novel about airmail novel (10)","output":"### Answer: UNFAMILIAR \n ### Explanation: (Fun)* with anagrind=\"novel\"; plus (airmail)* with anagrind=\"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: Weepy case meeting (5,9)","output":"### Answer: BRIEF ENCOUNTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a 1945 film or a \"Weepy\".\nBRIEF=\"case\" plus ENCOUNTER=\"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: Activist, a good one, thanks to queen (8)","output":"### Answer: AGITATOR \n ### Explanation: A plus G[ood] plus I=\"one\" plus TA=\"thanks\" plus TO plus 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: Book shows round about zero tax return (6)","output":"### Answer: OCTAVO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a \"Book\" with pages of a certain size.\nO=\"round\" plus C[irca]=\"about\" plus a reversal\/\"return\" of: O VAT=\"zero 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: Naked with Red Rum \u2014 delighted! (8)","output":"### Answer: DARKENED \n ### Explanation: as in de-lighted=>made less light=>made more dark.\n(Naked 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: \"It\" \u2014 the heroin-dropping, techno top band (6)","output":"### Answer: SEXTET \n ### Explanation: SEX=\"It\"; plus T**H**E minus **H**[eroin], plus the top letter of T[echno]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 past name for \"chamber pot\" (4)","output":"### Answer: EXPO \n ### Explanation: EX=\"past\" plus PO=\"name for chamber 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: Lives in brand new tower (7)","output":"### Answer: MINARET \n ### Explanation: ARE=\"Live[s]\", in MINT=\"brand 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: Book a pop singer (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TOM JONES \n ### Explanation: Definition: a book by Henry Fielding ; =a Welsh 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: Drink gets a youth in hazy moonlit setting (11)","output":"### Answer: AMONTILLADO \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sherry.\nA plus LAD=\"youth\" in (moonlit)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 mediator's argy-bargy (6)","output":"### Answer: FRACAS \n ### Explanation: FR[ench] plus ACAS=Advisory, Conciliatory and Arbitration Service=a mediator in UK industrial 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: Underwear, I say, raised suspicion (7)","output":"### Answer: VESTIGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a small trace amount.\nVEST=\"Underwear\", plus I, plus a reversal\/\"raised\" of E.G.=\"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: Ace setters turned up in list that's fragrant (4,5)","output":"### Answer: ROSE WATER \n ### Explanation: A[ce] plus WE=\"setters\", reversed and inside\/\"turned up in\" ROSTER=\"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: The volume of females who've fallen (5,2,4)","output":"### Answer: WOMEN IN LOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: novel by D H Lawrence WOMEN IN LOVE=\"females who've 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: Simple carriage entails small amount of money management (9)","output":"### Answer: BUCKBOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: a light horse-drawn carriage\nBUCK=a dollar=\"small amount of money\" plus BOARD=\"management\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 clan hiding in tree top (8)","output":"### Answer: PINNACLE \n ### Explanation: (clan)* in 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: Prince's downfall more obvious (7)","output":"### Answer: RAINIER \n ### Explanation: Prince RAINIER was the ruler of Monaco; or RAINIER=more rainy=\"downfall more obvious\""}
{"instruction":"You 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, topless means of reproducing? Not nice! (7)","output":"### Answer: INEXACT \n ### Explanation: IN=\"Trendy\" plus [s]EX ACT=\"means of reproducing\" without its top 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: Burning a celebrity takes loathing at first (6)","output":"### Answer: AFLAME \n ### Explanation: A plus FAME=\"celebrity\" around L[oathing]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 pawn the wrong way (4)","output":"### Answer: LOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: a play by Joe Orton . \nTOOL=\"pawn\" reversed\/\"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: Spare place that's used by cook at sea? (7,5)","output":"### Answer: BOWLING ALLEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spare place\n=a spare is a bowling term for knocking over the pins with a second ball.\n BOWL IN GALLEY=something that might be \"used by cook 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: Record why Sally's left (5)","output":"### Answer: DIARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\nY=\"why\" in text-speak, plus RAID=\"Sally\"; all reversed or going \"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: Is on horse jockey targets at meeting? (9)","output":"### Answer: BESTRIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Is on horse\na jockey would target having the BEST RIDES at a race 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: Trying one end of cigar \u2014 smoke's blown (7)","output":"### Answer: IRKSOME \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trying\nI=\"one\" plus [ciga]R, plus (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: Perfect flipping time to spread feature on mosque (7)","output":"### Answer: MINARET \n ### Explanation: Definition: feature on mosque\nMINT=\"Perfect\", around a reversal\/flipping of ERA=\"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: Social media users write tat \u2014 it's awful (10)","output":"### Answer: TWITTERATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Social media users\n(write tat 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: Like holding flash book (4)","output":"### Answer: AMOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: book\n=a book of the Bible\n AS=\"Like\", around MO[ment]=\"flash\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 sold at auction houses (4)","output":"### Answer: DATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Figures\nhoused inside [sol]D AT A[uction]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 nurses agree about study in local area (4,6)","output":"### Answer: BEER GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: local area\n\"local\" meaning pub\n BR[itish] around (agree)*; plus DEN=\"study\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to old city is start of mission (7)","output":"### Answer: TOURISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Travelling\nTO, plus UR=\"old city\", plus IS, plus M[ission]"}
{"instruction":"You 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's crew was almost retired (7)","output":"### Answer: HANDSAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cutter\nHANDS=\"crew\", plus WA[s] reversed\/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: Simple iron, say \u2026 ball's out of bounds (9)","output":"### Answer: ELEMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simple\nchemical ELEMENT=\"iron, say\", plus [b]AL[l] without its \"bounds\" or outer 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: Description of Els's scores (5)","output":"### Answer: LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: scores\nLINES is a description of letter \"Els\"\n *Edit thanks to Don: **L** IN **E**+**S** gives **ELS"}
{"instruction":"You 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 somewhat overlapping edge of base for celebrity chef (5,7)","output":"### Answer: RIVER COTTAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: base for celebrity chef\n=the base of celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall \n RI\/COTTA=\"Cheese\" somewhat overlapping VER\/GE=\"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: Billionaire's first to not offer tip in bar (9)","output":"### Answer: BLACKLIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: bar\n=bar as a verb meaning exclude\n B[illionare] plus LACK=\"not offer\" plus LIST=lean to one side=\"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: Seaside town us kids mark for investment (8)","output":"### Answer: WEYMOUTH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Seaside town\nWE YOUTH=\"us kids\" around M[ark]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fill one's sad line out (5)","output":"### Answer: IMBUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fill\nI'M B[L]UE=\"one's sad\", minus a L or 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: Supply Middle East storage \u2014 one of these? (9)","output":"### Answer: GASOMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Supply Middle East storage \u2014 one of these?\n=a tank to store gas i.e. storage that might be supplied to the Middle East\n (M[iddle] E[ast] storage)*, with 'Supple-y' as the 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: One used to scream at rat, initially, with cat circling (6)","output":"### Answer: LARYNX \n ### Explanation: Definition: One used to scream\nA[t] R[at], with LYNX=\"cat\" around 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: It sounds like your setter got a duck (5)","output":"### Answer: EIDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: duck\nsounds like: I'd a=I had a=\"your setter got 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 can't stop cat \u2014 did monkeys? (6)","output":"### Answer: ADDICT \n ### Explanation: Definition: I can't stop\n(cat 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: Currently, warship tails every other one (2,2,2)","output":"### Answer: AS IT IS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Currently\nevery other letter of [w]A[r]S[h]I[p] T[a]I[l]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: Bits of house reportedly suffering from inflexibility (9)","output":"### Answer: RHEUMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflexibility\nsounds like: 'room' + 'attic'=\"Bits 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: Manufactured feeling was clearly explained (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MADE SENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: clearly explained\nMADE=\"Manufactured\" plus SENSE=\"feeling\""}
{"instruction":"You are 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 blooming great desire in the morning, after getting up (8)","output":"### Answer: MAGNOLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's blooming\nAI=A1=\"great\", plus LONG=\"desire\" plus AM=\"in the morning\", all reversed\/\"getting 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: Stew in France, said to touch that woman (6)","output":"### Answer: DITHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stew\nDIT is French for \"said\", plus HER=\"that 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: Most recent points (6)","output":"### Answer: NEWEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most recent\nN[orth] E[ast] and WEST are 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: Believe paper reported those rowing in this (6)","output":"### Answer: BIREME \n ### Explanation: Definition: rowing in this\n=a galley rowed with two banks of oars\n sounds like: 'buy'=\"Believe\" and 'ream'=\"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: Growth areas of computer industry (5)","output":"### Answer: UTERI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Growth areas\nHidden inside [comp]UTER I[ndustry]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 slavery topped everything (5)","output":"### Answer: HELOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being in slavery\n=a Spartan slave\n [t]HE LOT=\"everything\", with its top letter 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: Piece turned to compress two gases in forming diamond (3-1-4)","output":"### Answer: KOH-I-NOOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: diamond\nPart of the Crown Jewels \n ROOK=chess \"piece\" reversed\/\"turned\", and around all of: O[xygen] and H[ydrogen]=\"two gases\", plus 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: One occupying island with name Odysseus, perhaps? (6)","output":"### Answer: IONIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Odysseus, perhaps?\nOdysseus was king of Ithaca in the IONIAN sea\n I=\"One\", inside IONA=\"island\" in Scotland, plus N[ame]"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 saddled with Spooner's fish in the outback? (8)","output":"### Answer: PUSH BIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's saddled\nSpoonerism of BUSH PIKE=\"fish 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: How well a gala might have gone?\u00a0(10)","output":"### Answer: SWIMMINGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: How well a gala might have gone?\ncryptic definition, referring to swimming galas"}
{"instruction":"You 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 boxing star in US city (3,5)","output":"### Answer: LAS VEGAS \n ### Explanation: Definition: US city\nLASS=\"Female\" around VEGA=\"star\" in the constellation of Lyra"}
{"instruction":"You 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 work by council leader repeatedly questioning technique that's in force? (4,3,3,3)","output":"### Answer: GOOD COP BAD COP \n ### Explanation: Definition: questioning technique that's in force\ndefinition refers to the police \"force\"\n \"repeatedly\" means that \"Wicked work by council leader\" is to be used twice: GOOD=\"Wicked\", plus C[ouncil] plus OP[us]=\"work\"; and BAD=\"Wicked\" plus C[ouncil] plus OP[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: The idiot in life reacted and I adapted (8,7)","output":"### Answer: DEFINITE ARTICLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: The\nNIT=\"idiot\" in (life reacted 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 mammalian plague\u00a0(7)","output":"### Answer: BADGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: A mammalian\ndouble definition: an animal; or 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: Local favourite criticised, wearing unimaginative strip\u00a0(3-7,7)","output":"### Answer: DRY-ROASTED PEANUTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Local favourite\n\"Local\" meaning pub\n ROASTED=\"criticised\", inside DRY=\"unimaginative\" and PEANUTS the 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: Plain fish to catch way back\u00a0(6)","output":"### Answer: TUNDRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plain\n\"Plain\" as in a stretch of land\n TUNA=\"fish\" around: R[oa]D=\"way\" reversed\/\"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: Laid-back team leader joining party that should bring the house down (8,4)","output":"### Answer: WRECKING BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: that should bring the house down\nAnagram? of CREW=\"team\", plus KING=\"leader\", plus BALL=\"party\"\n I initially thought that \"Laid-back\" indicated a reversal of CREW, but that 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: Father sat on spike to entertain posh people (8)","output":"### Answer: POPULACE \n ### Explanation: Definition: people\nPOP=\"Father\" plus LACE=\"spike\" as in 'lacing'\/'spiking' drinks with drugs, around U=\"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: One's served beefcake\u00a0(4)","output":"### Answer: DISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's served\ndouble definition \u2013 food, or an attractive 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: Where neither is more likely to lift alcoholic drink (4-2)","output":"### Answer: TOSS-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Where neither is more likely\nreversal\/\"lift\" of SOT=\"alcoholic\", plus SUP=\"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: Stir miso soup faster\u00a0(3,5)","output":"### Answer: PIU MOSSO \n ### Explanation: Definition: faster\n=a musical instruction\n (miso 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: Accidental breakdown ultimately contained by body of soldiers, having come to a halt (10)","output":"### Answer: UNINTENDED \n ### Explanation: [breakdow]N inside UNIT=\"body of soldiers\" plus ENDED=\"having come to a halt\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 finally picked from bone in Spanish food (6)","output":"### Answer: PAELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spanish food\n[Mea]**T** removed from PA**T**ELLA=\"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: Cook creating delicious and enticing starters in a hundred steps\u00a0(10)","output":"### Answer: CENTIGRADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a hundred steps\na temperature scale with 100 degrees between water freezing and boiling\n (creating d[elicious] e[nticing])"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clip of Irish islands showing boat (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIMARAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: boat\nTRIM=\"Clip\" plus ARAN=\"Irish 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: At least 51 also across the terrain (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: across the terrain\nOVER L=over 50 in Roman numerals=\"At least 51\u2033, plus AND=\"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: Force unit to seal off West Crawley, perhaps (3,4)","output":"### Answer: NEW TOWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crawley, perhaps\nsee \n NEWTON=unit of force, around W[est]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Maximum amount of wax, perhaps, for carpeting? (6)","output":"### Answer: EARFUL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Maximum amount of wax, perhaps\ncarpet=to rebuke, or give someone an EARFUL"}
{"instruction":"You 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 understand financial plan (6)","output":"### Answer: BUDGET \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial plan\nBUD=\"Begin\" plus GET=\"understand\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Splashing the cash, ties reports in paper columns (7,7,10)","output":"### Answer: HATCHES MATCHES DISPATCHES \n ### Explanation: Definition: newspaper columns for births, marriages, and deaths\n(the cash)* gives HATCHES, plus MATCHES=\"ties\" and DISPATCHES=\"reports\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dual-purpose vehicle needed after boat returns (7)","output":"### Answer: POSTBUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bus that transports mail as well as people\nPOST=\"after\", plus SUB[marine]=\"boat\" reversed\/\"returns\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 further damage to a line of stone (9)","output":"### Answer: MARMOREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: made of marble\nMAR MORE=\"Cause further damage to\"; plus A 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: Bum died in prison (5)","output":"### Answer: CADGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: to ask\/beg for something\nD[ied] in CAGE=\"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: Raffle\u00a0that has no winner (4)","output":"### Answer: DRAW \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: Doctor can back old GP site (6)","output":"### Answer: MONACO \n ### Explanation: Definition: site for a Formula One **G**rand **P**rix\nM[edical] O[fficer]=\"Doctor\"; plus CAN reversed\/\"back\"; plus 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: English novelist, who doesn't use a pen? (7)","output":"### Answer: EMAILER \n ### Explanation: E[nglish], plus Norman MAILER=\"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: Officer's gone mad for alcoholic mixture (7)","output":"### Answer: COLOGNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: as in Eau de Cologne, a mixture of perfume oils and alcohol\nCOL[onel]=\"officer\", plus (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: Attend literary launch? What a surprise! (4,2,3,3,4)","output":"### Answer: TURN UP FOR THE BOOK \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition plus straight 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: Animal's period of development cut short (4)","output":"### Answer: STAG \n ### Explanation: STAG[e]=\"period of development\" 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: 1-0 for United (2,3)","output":"### Answer: IN ONE \n ### Explanation: I=one=1; plus NONE=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: Love having settled in American island, a gem (9)","output":"### Answer: RHODOLITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pink or purple garnet\nO=\"Love\"; plus LIT=past tense of light\/alight=\"settled\"; both inside RHODE=\"American island\" as in the US state of Rhode 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: Peak tennis champion overcomes opponents in another game (7)","output":"### Answer: EVEREST \n ### Explanation: Chris EVERT=\"tennis champion\" around E[ast] and S[outh], \"opponents\" in games 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: Smell one dog's head that's damp (5)","output":"### Answer: HUMID \n ### Explanation: HUM=slang for an unpleasant \"Smell\"; plus I=\"one\"; plus D[og]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 two minds over a party is a disaster, naturally (7)","output":"### Answer: TORNADO \n ### Explanation: TORN=\"In two minds\", plus A DO=\"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: Housework, something to jump through (4)","output":"### Answer: HOOP \n ### Explanation: HO[use] plus OP[us]=\"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: Disdains shutting up bad poet \u2014 nobody's upset feelings (4,2,4,5)","output":"### Answer: STEP ON ONE\u2019S CORNS \n ### Explanation: Definition: to upset someone by going over a sensitive topic\nSCORNS=\"Disdains\", around all of: (poet)* plus NONE'S=\"nobody'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: Procure a person to secure sex? I don't think so (4,3,5,3)","output":"### Answer: PULL THE OTHER ONE \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition plus straight definition, with the cryptic definition using PULL=to attract a sexual 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: Confidence not quite voiced in cabinet (10)","output":"### Answer: SECRETAIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cabinet folding out to form a writing desk\nSECRET=\"Confidence\", plus AIRE[d]=\"not quite voiced\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 wittily, as may be needed for the camp (7)","output":"### Answer: BEDROLL \n ### Explanation: BE DROLL=\"Speak wittily\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One stealing\u00a0a shoe (7)","output":"### Answer: SNEAKER \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: Bill wears Sikh wedding rings, hard in a Muslim land (10)","output":"### Answer: BANGLADESH \n ### Explanation: AD[vert]=\"Bill\" inside BANGLES=\"Sikh wedding rings\" , plus H[ard]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 copper money almost allow a sort of yellow (7)","output":"### Answer: CADMIUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: cadmium yellow, a pigment of cadmium sulphide\nCU=chemical symbol for \"copper\" plus M[oney]; both around ADMI[t]=\"almost 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: In city, call to spend extravagantly (4,3)","output":"### Answer: LASH OUT \n ### Explanation: L[os] A[ngeles]=\"city\", plus SHOUT=\"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: Disentangle new unit snarled up (7)","output":"### Answer: UNTWINE \n ### Explanation: (new 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: Layer within great city (5)","output":"### Answer: GHENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belgian city\nHEN=\"Layer\" of eggs, inside G[rea]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: Poor housing contributes to cholera (4)","output":"### Answer: HOLE \n ### Explanation: hidden in [c]HOLE[ra]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 fellow eaten by diabolical sea creature (9)","output":"### Answer: SHELLFISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: sea creature\nS[mall]; plus F[ellow] inside HELLISH=\"diabolical\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 quiet section (5)","output":"### Answer: PIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: section\nhomophone\/\"Heard\" of 'peace'=\"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: Keen to study trilogy, finally \u2026 (5)","output":"### Answer: READY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Keen\nREAD=\"study\", plus [trilog]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: \u2026 and Pan's Dream, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: AMPERSAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: and\n(Pan's 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: Article on more complicated proposition (7)","output":"### Answer: THEOREM \n ### Explanation: Definition: proposition\nTHE=definite \"Article\"; plus (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: Excited cast to include reserve member of their group? (7)","output":"### Answer: ACTRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: member of their group\n(cast)* around RES[erve]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for special dress (5)","output":"### Answer: SPRIG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spray\nSP[ecial] plus RIG=clothe,\"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: Kindle\u00a0enthusiast (3)","output":"### Answer: FAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kindle\ndouble definition \u2013 as in 'fan the flames' and 'football 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: Rodent with the Spanish honey badger (5)","output":"### Answer: RATEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: honey badger\n=see \n RAT=\"Rodent\" plus 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: Slope leading to new secure hospital (7)","output":"### Answer: RAMPTON \n ### Explanation: Definition: a high security psychiatric hospital RAMP=\"Slope\" plus TO plus 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: Produced doctrine about Advent's limits (7)","output":"### Answer: CREATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Produced\nCREED=\"doctrine\", around the limits\/outer letters of A[dven]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: Mixed collection up prior to reshuffle (9)","output":"### Answer: POTPOURRI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mixed collection\n(up prior 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: Heath Robinson's pulse? (5)","output":"### Answer: THROB \n ### Explanation: Definition: pulse\nHidden in [Hea]TH ROB[inson]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 shelter in noisy conflict (5)","output":"### Answer: MELEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: noisy conflict\nME=\"Setter\" of the puzzle; plus LEE=\"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: Spy trapping king in a foreign country (9)","output":"### Answer: ARGENTINA \n ### Explanation: Definition: foreign country\nAGENT=\"Spy\" around R[ex]=\"king\"; plus 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: Starts to teach students about ruthless ruler (4)","output":"### Answer: TSAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: ruler\nstarting letters of T[each] S[tudents] A[bout] R[uthless]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 welcome terribly wary dramatist (10)","output":"### Answer: PLAYWRIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: dramatist\nPLIGHT=to pledge or promise; around (wary)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 weapon from girl's reach (6)","output":"### Answer: DISARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remove weapon\nDI[ana]'S ARM=\"girl's reach\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 gets a flat for clergyman (8)","output":"### Answer: CHAPLAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: clergyman\nCH[urch] plus A plus PLAIN=\"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: Knocks up a pole to support the rigging (4)","output":"### Answer: SPAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: a pole to support the rigging\nRAPS=\"Knocks\" reversed\/\"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: Ten years with books is self-indulgent (8)","output":"### Answer: DECADENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: self-indulgent\nDECADE=\"Ten years\" plus N[ew] T[estament]=\"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: Drink to self-publicity? (4)","output":"### Answer: MEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nME-AD[vertisement]=\"self-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: Turned up remains containing a shocking weapon (5)","output":"### Answer: TASER \n ### Explanation: Definition: shocking weapon\nReversal\/\"Turned up\" of REST=\"remains\", around 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: Stoned intern put drug in solvent (10)","output":"### Answer: TURPENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: solvent\n(intern put)*, plus E[cstasy]=\"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: Strong oils mixed by daughter (5)","output":"### Answer: SOLID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Strong\n(oils)* plus D[aughter]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 afar, about to get accommodation close to Derby (8)","output":"### Answer: REMOTELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: From afar\nRE=\"about\", plus MOTEL=\"accommodation\", plus the closing letter to [Derb]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: Amusing queen brewed ale that's dark (8)","output":"### Answer: FUNEREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: dark\nFUN=\"Amusing\", plus E[lizabeth] R[egina]=\"Queen\", plus (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: Cold enclosure for doe's last fawn (6)","output":"### Answer: CRINGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fawn\nC[old] plus RING=\"enclosure\" plus [DO]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: Lift furrow to pinch vegetable (6)","output":"### Answer: TURNIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: vegetable\nReversal\/\"Lift\" of RUT=\"furrow\", plus NIP=\"pinch\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 display of afternoon work used up (4)","output":"### Answer: POMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cheap display\nPM=\"afternoon\" plus OP[us]=\"work\"; all reversed\/\"used 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: Public seems upset about a magic formula (4,6)","output":"### Answer: OPEN SESAME \n ### Explanation: Definition: magic formula\nOPEN=\"Public\"; plus (seems)* around 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: Spill secrets of British research facility (4)","output":"### Answer: BLAB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Spill secrets\nB[ritish] LAB[oratory]=\"research facility\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lake by Alps with Italian viewpoint (9)","output":"### Answer: CONSTANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lake by Alps\n=a lake in Germany \n CON=\"with [in] Italian\"; plus STANCE=\"viewpoint\""}
{"instruction":"You 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's piercing spike (5)","output":"### Answer: LANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Knight's piercing spike\nN=chess abbreviation for \"Knight\", inside\/\"piercing\" LACE=\"spike\" as in 'lacing'\/'spiking' drinks with drugs; &lit 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: Ancient chieftain's treated nicely, receiving honour (9)","output":"### Answer: CYMBELINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ancient chieftain\n=or Cunobeline, an ancient British king (nicely)*, around MBE=M[ember of the Most Excellent Order of the] B[ritish] E[mpire]=\"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: Character lacking tolerance from great books (5)","output":"### Answer: BIGOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Character lacking tolerance\nBIG=\"great\" plus O[ld] T[estament]=\"books\" 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: Back from market with a shaggy ox or bull (6)","output":"### Answer: TAURUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bull\n[marke]T, plus A, plus URUS=\"shaggy ox\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 party held by old French writer (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERDONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extravagant\nDO=\"party\", inside O[ld] plus [Jules] VERNE=\"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: Fast living lady has her heart stolen (7)","output":"### Answer: QUICKLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fast\nQUICK=\"living\", plus L[ad]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: Creator of across solutions shows amazing breadth (3,4)","output":"### Answer: THE BARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Creator of across solutions\n(breadth)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Arthur defends station of French princess (8)","output":"### Answer: MARGARET \n ### Explanation: Definition: princess\n=Princess Margaret, sister to Queen Elizabeth II\n M[onsieur], plus ART[hur] around GARE=\"station [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: Stern and abstemious during prosperous time (6)","output":"### Answer: BOTTOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stern\n=as in the rear of a vessel\n T[ee]T[otal]=\"abstemious\" inside BOOM=\"prosperous 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: Crook from extremely eventful cockney area (5)","output":"### Answer: ELBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crook\nE[ventfu]L, plus BOW=\"cockney 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: Gas escape from case of butane left by church (5)","output":"### Answer: BELCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gas escape\nB[utan]E plus L[eft] plus 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: Sweetheart conceited European holds fast (9)","output":"### Answer: VALENTINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sweetheart\nVAIN=\"conceited\", plus E[uropean]; both around LENT=Christian period of \"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: Crazy rocker retires, nursing inflammation (6)","output":"### Answer: CORYZA \n ### Explanation: Definition: inflammation\n=a nasal inflammation\n Hidden reversed inside [Cr]AZY ROC[ker]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 equal pressure and current, or basic fuses (8)","output":"### Answer: ISOBARIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having equal pressure\nI=symbol for current in physics; plus (or basic)"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 accompanying unbelievable organist (6)","output":"### Answer: TALLIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: organist\n=English composer and organist \n I=\"One\", so I'S=\"One's\"; after TALL [tale]=\"unbelievable\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chaps eating cold caviar he served professionally (7)","output":"### Answer: MCENROE \n ### Explanation: Definition: he served professionally\n=the tennis player MEN=\"Chaps\", around C[old], plus ROE=\"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: Very dull clothing earl changed (6)","output":"### Answer: VARIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: changed\nV[ery] plus ARID=\"dull\"; both around 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: Glass for alcohol preferably filled by taps (8)","output":"### Answer: SCHOONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Glass for alcohol\nSOONER=\"preferably\" as in 'I'd sooner do X than Y'; around C[old] and H[ot] \"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: Third child registered in Somerset House (4)","output":"### Answer: SETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Third child\n=the third child of Adam and Eve\n Hidden in [Somer]SET H[ouse]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in nude, one playing solo (8)","output":"### Answer: UNALLIED \n ### Explanation: Definition: solo\nALL=\"Completely\", inside (nude **I**)* where **I**=\"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: The French kings frolic (4)","output":"### Answer: LARK \n ### Explanation: Definition: frolic\nLA=\"The [in] French\", plus R[ex] and K[ing]=\"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: Most of Brad Pitt's works offering possibilities for extra? (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BIT PARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: possibilities for extra\nmost of the letters from (Bra**d** Pitt's)*, not including the **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: Amazing appeal by Republican to hold recount (7)","output":"### Answer: STELLAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Amazing\nSA=sex appeal, plus R[epublican]; all around TELL=\"recount\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 finishing Marx? He's a curmudgeon (6)","output":"### Answer: GROUCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: curmudgeon\nGROUCH[o] Marx"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bill cuts I'll bring down (6)","output":"### Answer: BLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Phone\nB[**ill**] cutting the **I'll**; plus LOWER=\"bring 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: Having a row over a wedding gift (6)","output":"### Answer: OARING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Having a row\nO[ver] in cricket abbreviations, plus A, plus RING=\"wedding 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: They're presently taking up space (8,7)","output":"### Answer: STOCKING FILLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're presently taking up space\ncryptic definition playing on Christmas presents\/presently"}
{"instruction":"You 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 mother avoids speaking naturally (7)","output":"### Answer: IDIOTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Daft\nMA=\"mother\" removed from IDIO[MA]TIC=\"speaking 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: Got to hurt splitting wine (7)","output":"### Answer: REACHED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Got to\nACHE=\"hurt\" inside 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: Some much appreciated liquid refreshment (3)","output":"### Answer: CHA \n ### Explanation: Definition: liquid refreshment\nHidden in [mu]CH A[ppreciated]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 as bad as 16 but may cause tears, when shopping (5,6,6,2,3)","output":"### Answer: WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's not as bad as 16\n=\"It's not as bad as IN THE MAIN\", where 'the main'=the sea\n *Edit thanks to Steve B: WORSE THINGS HAPPEN \/ AT SEA gives (worse things happen)*=>\"tears when shopping\"*\n ~~anagram of (tears when shopping)*~~"}
{"instruction":"You 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 show condemned \u2014 a big change for Hefner (10)","output":"### Answer: SWITCHEROO \n ### Explanation: Definition: big change\n(Erotic show)*\n Roald Dahl wrote an adult story \"The Great Switcheroo\" , published in Hugh Hefner's Playboy 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: Cook's leaving a food shop (4)","output":"### Answer: DELI \n ### Explanation: Definition: food shop\nDELI[**a**] Smith is a celebrity chef , with the \"**a**\" 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: Reputed to be carrying 1 down (4)","output":"### Answer: SAID \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reputed\nSAD=\"down\" carrying I=\"1\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: Empty box \u2014 it's stuffed into drawer (10)","output":"### Answer: CARTOONIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: drawer\n=someone who draws\n CARTON=\"box\", with O=nothing inside=\"Empty\"; plus (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: Struggle to see with drops (3)","output":"### Answer: VIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Struggle\nVIE[**w**]=\"see\", dropping the **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: Ends call home? Reportedly, yes (7)","output":"### Answer: TERMINI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ends\nTERM=give a name to=\"call\"; plus IN=\"home\"; plus the final syllable \"I\" sounds like 'aye'=\"Reportedly, 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: Song captivates country \u2014 Thailand or another (7)","output":"### Answer: AUSTRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: another\nARIA=\"Song\", around both: US=\"country\" and T[hailand]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 seen with ageing props \u2014 it's no longer flying (9,6)","output":"### Answer: PASSENGER PIGEON \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's no longer flying\n=an extinct bird species \n (seen ageing props)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sweetheart going to clubs? They're packed (9)","output":"### Answer: SUITCASES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They're packed\nC[E]ASES=\"Stops\", with the heart of [sw]E[et] going away; after SUIT=\"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: Payment going up \u2014 aim to adjust paperwork (7)","output":"### Answer: ORIGAMI \n ### Explanation: Definition: paperwork\nGIRO=bank transfer=\"Payment\" reversed\/\"going up\"; plus (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: Ford programme initially takes 100 in European city (8)","output":"### Answer: KATOWICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: European city\n=a Polish city [that I've heard of mostly thanks to esport events]\n the KA is a car made by \"Ford\"; plus TOWIE=The Only Way Is Essex=\"programme initially\" around C=\"100\u2033 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 name reserve side (5)","output":"### Answer: NICER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better\nN[ame]; plus ICE=coldness of manner=\"reserve\"; plus R[ight]=\"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: After persistent investigation, find Jill possibly at fault (6,3)","output":"### Answer: FERRET OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: After persistent investigation, find\nFERRET=\"Jill possibly\", as a jill is a female ferret; plus OUT=\"[at] fault\" e.g. out of bounds 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: Be disgusted by articles \u2014 see above (6)","output":"### Answer: LOATHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Be disgusted by\nA and THE are the indefinite and definite \"articles\", with LO=\"see!\" above 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: Better prospect when nurse is about (7)","output":"### Answer: ENHANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Better\n[**C**]HANCE=\"prospect\", but E[nrolled] N[urse] replaces the **C**[irca]=\"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: Slips left out in banks (5)","output":"### Answer: SIDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: banks\nS[L]IDES=\"Slips\", with L[eft] 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: Fellow's worrying about coming out (9)","output":"### Answer: EMANATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: coming out\nMAN=\"Fellow\", with EATING=\"worrying\" \u2013 e.g. something 'eating\/gnawing away at you' \u2013 outside 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: 9th last, losing heads mostly (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: IN THE MAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: mostly\n[N]INTH and [R]EMAIN=\"last\", losing their head 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: Director's cut turned up with a new short film (8)","output":"### Answer: POLANSKI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\n=Roman POLANSKI LOP=\"cut\" reversed\/\"turned up\"; plus A N[ew]; plus SKI[m]=layer on top of a liquid=\"film\", made \"short\" by one 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: Passes on little devilish tricks (7)","output":"### Answer: IMPARTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passes on\nIMP ARTS might =\"little devilish 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: Opposite of poetic (7)","output":"### Answer: INVERSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opposite of\nIN VERSE=\"poetic\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 official in charge at the end (6)","output":"### Answer: REFINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Polish\nREF[eree]=\"official\"; plus IN; plus [charg]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: Sheep tautologically excited (3,2)","output":"### Answer: HET UP \n ### Explanation: a TUP is a ram, hence HE TUP would be tautological as a TUP would by definition be a \"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: One of Steps developed his art \u2014 not H (5)","output":"### Answer: STAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: One of Steps\n(his art)* minus the H\n the surface refers to the pop group Steps and one of its members called \"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: Judge ejects disc jockey, accountant and book reviewer (7)","output":"### Answer: AUDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: book reviewer\n=someone who goes over a company's financial books\n A[**DJ**]UDI[**CA**]TOR=\"Judge\", ejecting **DJ**=\"disc jockey\" and **C**[hartered] **A**[ccountant]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Ungainly, short, very withdrawn cowboys (7)","output":"### Answer: GAUCHOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: cowboys\nGAUCH[e]=\"Ungainly\" short one letter; plus SO=\"very\" reversed\/\"withdrawn\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 writer's visiting father (5)","output":"### Answer: FIVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n=a five pound note\n I'VE=\"writer's\", inside F[athe]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: Rob caught Dutch liquor in pan (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STEEL DRUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: pan\nSTEEL sounds like 'steal'=\"Rob\" with \"caught\" as the homophone indicator; plus D[utch]; plus RUM=\"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: Pitch closed after pop\u00adular race (10)","output":"### Answer: INTONATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pitch\nTO=\"closed\" as in 'pull the door to'='close the door'; after IN=\"popular\"; plus NATION=\"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: Warning by driver heading left or right (4)","output":"### Answer: TOOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning by driver\na palindrome, so \"heading left or 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: Celebrity makes speech about last of his money (11)","output":"### Answer: DISTINCTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrity\nDICTION=\"speech\", around [hi]S plus TIN=\"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: Youth has trouble with classes, I'd say (11)","output":"### Answer: ADOLESCENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Youth\nADO=\"trouble\"; plus LESCENCE sounds like 'lessons' or \"classes, 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: Note helped after record disappeared (4)","output":"### Answer: HEED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\nHE[**LP**]ED; with **LP**=music \"record\" 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: Issue notes for treble tackling finale (10)","output":"### Answer: DESCENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Issue\nDESCANT=\"notes for treble\", a harmony above the main melody; around END=\"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: A red giant explodes, becoming a dark star, perhaps? (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAGEDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: dark star, perhaps\n=a [starring] actor in a dark drama or tragedy\n (a red 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: It is lost from medical complaint record (5)","output":"### Answer: ENTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: record\nENTER[**ITIS**]=\"medical complaint\"; but **IT IS** are 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: Bring back remaining Danish settlers (7)","output":"### Answer: RESTORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bring back\nREST=\"remaining\"; ORE is Danish currency, used to 'settle' 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: Note jury not taking sides in old African province (7)","output":"### Answer: NATURAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n=a musical note that is not sharp or flat\n [j]UR[y] with its sides removed; inside NATAL=\"old [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: Just after A Fine Romance (6)","output":"### Answer: AFFAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Romance\nFAIR=\"Just\", after A F[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: Give county short note (6)","output":"### Answer: DEVOTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give\nDEVO[n]=\"county\" short one letter; plus TE=\"note\" in the 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: Note: his red mobile produces gloomy tunes (10)","output":"### Answer: THRENODIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: gloomy tunes\n=songs of lamentation\n (Note his 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: I take five outside to do test again (5)","output":"### Answer: RESIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: do test again\nI, with REST=\"take five\" outside 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: Pope's choice of Scotsmen? (9)","output":"### Answer: GREGORIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pope's\n=belonging to Pope Gregory\n GREG OR IAN=\"choice of 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: Unprepossessing nasty guy belts lecturer (4)","output":"### Answer: UGLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unprepossessing\n(guy)* around L[ecturer]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 keynote doesn't start as overtone (8)","output":"### Answer: HARMONIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: overtone\nHARM=\"Wrong\"; plus [t]ONIC=the first note of a scale or \"keynote\", without its \"start\" 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: Discharge some after second interval (8)","output":"### Answer: SEMITONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: interval\n=an interval between musical notes\n EMIT ONE=\"Discharge some\", after S[econd]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Studio check to televise big match (6,4)","output":"### Answer: SCREEN TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Studio check\nSCREEN TEST could=\"televise big match\" of e.g. international 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: Release includes one volume that's reserved (9)","output":"### Answer: SECRETIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reserved\nSECRETE=\"Release\", around I=\"one\" and V[olume]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 food, catching the tube (8)","output":"### Answer: CATHETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tube\nCATER=\"Supply food\", around 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: Bed in flats, perhaps, yields 24 books (8)","output":"### Answer: NOTEPADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: 24 books\n=books to make MEMOs in\n PAD=\"Bed\", in NOTES=\"flats [as opposed to sharps or naturals], 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: Lean men service leader (6)","output":"### Answer: CANTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: service leader\nCANT=\"Lean\" plus O[ther] R[anks]=military \"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: Pious person learning about alcohol (6)","output":"### Answer: STEROL \n ### Explanation: Definition: alcohol\nST=saint=\"Pious person\", plus LORE=\"learning\" reversed\/\"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: Roughly nothing found in notes works (5)","output":"### Answer: CANON \n ### Explanation: Definition: works\nCA=circa=\"Roughly\", plus O=\"nothing\" found in N[ote] N[ote]=\"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: Note clip from home movie (4)","output":"### Answer: MEMO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\nhidden in [ho]ME MO[vie]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 faking sex now, organ not to be trusted? (3,4)","output":"### Answer: FOX NEWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: organ not to be trusted\n=news \"organ not to be trusted\"\n F[emale] plus (sex 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: Chops primarily one's splitting, as tool (7)","output":"### Answer: CLEAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: tool\nC[hops], plus LEAVER=\"one [who]'s splitting\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Broadly similar, gold cups (5)","output":"### Answer: LARGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Broadly\n=broadly and slowly\n Hidden in [simi]LAR GO[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: Stubborn stain needs to be shifted (9)","output":"### Answer: OBSTINATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stubborn\n(stain 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: Completely fashionable, sewn? (2,5,3)","output":"### Answer: IN EVERY WAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Completely\nIN=\"fashionable\"; plus EVERY WAY=\"**sewn**\"=**S**[outh] **E**[ast] **W**[est] **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: Top guy, Ali departs African capital having shut up Foreman, finally (4)","output":"### Answer: KING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top guy\nKIGALI=\"African capital\" of Rwanda, minus ALI and around [Forema]N\n the surface references The Rumble In The Jungle, where Ali defeated Foreman in Kinshasa, another African 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: Liberal Democrats initially anger PM, a sin taking more than one seat? (12)","output":"### Answer: MANSPREADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: taking more than one seat?\n=taking up extra space with spread legs\n (D[emocrats] anger PM a sin)*, with \"Liberal\" as 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: Hard or firm, call commercial breaks shrewd business (5-7)","output":"### Answer: HORSE-TRADING \n ### Explanation: Definition: shrewd business\nH[ard] OR; plus SET=\"firm\"; plus RING=\"call\" on the phone, with AD=\"commercial\" breaking 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: Trick unionists' alliance, ultimately (4)","output":"### Answer: DUPE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trick\nDUP=Democratic Unionist Party; plus [allianc]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: Moss perhaps old, presume going to seed? (10)","output":"### Answer: SUPERMODEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Moss perhaps\n=referring to Kate Moss\n (old presume)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 medal alongside pens for prolific writer (9)","output":"### Answer: WORDSMITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: prolific writer\nOR=\"Gold\" in heraldry, plus DSM=Distinguished Service Medal; both penned inside WITH=\"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: Always pound squeezed by foreign currency for a short period (7)","output":"### Answer: DAYLONG \n ### Explanation: Definition: for a short period\nAY=\"Always\", plus L[ibra]=\"pound\"; both inside DONG=Vietnamese 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: Book\u00a0store (7)","output":"### Answer: RESERVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Book\ndouble 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: Lift prince by the ears? (6)","output":"### Answer: FILLIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lift\n=a boost\/lift of e.g. morale\n sounds like [Prince] Philip; and the surface alludes to Prince Charles's 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: Relations with 12 looking up for old 12 (6)","output":"### Answer: XERXES \n ### Explanation: Definition: old 12\n=a Persian king\n SEX=\"Relations\", plus REX=KING=12ac; both reversed\/\"looking 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: Previous individual assessed, found not guilty (10)","output":"### Answer: EXONERATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: found not guilty\nEX=\"Previous\"; ONE=\"individual\"; RATED=\"assessed\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 starring George Osborne, say, one employed to change film script (5,6)","output":"### Answer: STORY EDITOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: one employed to change film script\nS[tarring], plus TORY EDITOR=\"George Osborne, say\" \u2013 the former Tory Chancellor turned editor of the Evening 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: Round middle of tree, apple was also highly featured (2-7)","output":"### Answer: COSTARRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: was also highly featured\n[t]RE[e], inside COSTARD=a cooking \"apple\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Lake near river, oddly drained (4)","output":"### Answer: ERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lake\nthe odd letters drained away from [n]E[a]R [r]I[v]E[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: World leader \u2014 negotiating with Trump and I invalid (8,5)","output":"### Answer: VLADIMIR PUTIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: World leader\n(Trump I invalid)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 parts author, scratching head, gets to attach again (2-6)","output":"### Answer: RE-ENGAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: attach again\nGAG=\"Funny\", parting [Graham G]REENE=\"author, 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: Sorcerer's inspired upon newly embracing Mahler's first great work (6,4)","output":"### Answer: MAGNUM OPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: great work\nMAGUS=\"Sorceror\", taking in\/inspiring (upon)*, and around M[ahler]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 season, blossoming? (9)","output":"### Answer: SPROUTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: In season, blossoming\nOUT in SPRING, &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: Dogged attitude defining leaders in broadcast (8)","output":"### Answer: SHADOWED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dogged\n=Dogged as a verb=followed\n leading letters of A[ttitude] D[efining] in SHOWED=\"broadcast\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nose picking beginning to obsess cheeky character (8)","output":"### Answer: PROPERTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: character\nPRY=\"Nose\", around O[bsess] and PERT=\"cheeky\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 good with weapon (6)","output":"### Answer: GLANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look\nG[ood] plus LANCE=\"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: The heavens opening in earnest, the rainstorm's beginning (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: The heavens\nE[arnest], THE, R[ainstorm]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 be civil, it having restricted youth? (4)","output":"### Answer: ASBO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Order to be civil\n=Anti Social Behaviour Order\n AS BO[y]=\"having restricted 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: All I cry about? Topless dads completing dance work (7,7)","output":"### Answer: LYRICAL BALLADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n=a collection of poems, hence \"work\" in the singular\n (All I cry)* gives LYRICAL; plus [d]ADS after BALL=\"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: Wild bear chases unknown animal (5)","output":"### Answer: ZEBRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n(bear)* after Z=\"unknown\" 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: New moon? On reflection, you see Altair regularly with one eye (9)","output":"### Answer: MONOCULAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: with one eye\n(moon)*; plus a reversal of UC=\"you see\" in text-speak; plus regular letters of [A]L[t]A[i]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: Before answer, note the verdict (10)","output":"### Answer: RESOLUTION \n ### Explanation: Definition: verdict\nSOLUTION=\"answer\", after RE=musical \"note\" as in do-RE-mi"}
{"instruction":"You 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 masterwork? (4)","output":"### Answer: POEM \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n[Edgar Allen] POE=\"Writer\", plus M[aster]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Freedom to swim in deep end, hence he sunk (12)","output":"### Answer: INDEPENDENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Freedom\n(in deep end)*; plus [**he**]NCE minus **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: Biologist who reversed hot car by railway, getting caught by crime (6,6)","output":"### Answer: RACHEL CARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: American marine biologist \n reversal of H[ot] CAR; plus EL=**el**evated railway such as in Chicago; plus C[aught]; plus ARSON=\"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: F\u2013flamboyant? (4)","output":"### Answer: LOUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: F\ndouble definition; the first being F for F[orte]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mathematically, like two pieces of pie? Not sensible (10)","output":"### Answer: IRRATIONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Not sensible\n*Edit thanks to ChrisJ \u2013 two pieces of \"pi\/e\" gives **pi** and **e**, both irrational numbers*\n the~~ first two pieces\/letters of \"pie\" gives PI, an irrational 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: Partly taken aback, rogue slid off a damsel's bloomers (9)","output":"### Answer: DAFFODILS \n ### Explanation: Definition: bloomers\nhidden reversed in SLID OFF A D[amsel'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: Hear me celebrate sugar coating (5)","output":"### Answer: ICING \n ### Explanation: Definition: sugar coating\nsounds like 'I sing'=\"hear me celebrate\""}
{"instruction":"You 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&M article, one putting the young to sleep (7)","output":"### Answer: SANDMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: ne putting the young to sleep\nS AND M; plus AN=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: Can 10 run inside this abbey? (7)","output":"### Answer: TINTERN \n ### Explanation: Definition: abbey\nTIN=\"Can\" as in a small metal container; plus TEN with R[un] inside 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: Cold blooded sort of woman, difficult husband's out (6)","output":"### Answer: LIZARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cold blooded sort\nLIZ=\"woman\"; plus [**h**]ARD=\"dificult\" minus **h**[usband]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sturdy old banger's bonnet covered in iron oxide (6)","output":"### Answer: ROBUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sturdy\nO[ld]; plus B[anger]; both inside RUST=\"iron 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: Many lobby dotty Green opponent (10)","output":"### Answer: CHALLENGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: opponent\nC=100 in Roman numerals=\"Many\"; plus HALL=\"lobby\"; plus (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: 51 + 1,001? Time to check (5)","output":"### Answer: LIMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: check\n=\"check\" as in restrain or hinder\n 51 and 1,001 give LI and MI in Roman numerals; plus 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: Oscar learned to wrestle wearing black belt (9)","output":"### Answer: BANDOLEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: belt\n(O[scar] learned)* after B[lack]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 charmed knight away (4)","output":"### Answer: LUCY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Girl\nLUC[k]Y=\"charmed\", minus K[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: Versatile like ball-bearings? (3-5)","output":"### Answer: ALL-ROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Versatile\ndouble 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: Disreputable woman's group welcomes Donald (8)","output":"### Answer: STRUMPET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Disreputable woman\nSET=\"group\" around TRUMP=\"Donald\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to Indian: curry gobbled in very short time (10)","output":"### Answer: ADMONITION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Warning\n(to Indian)*, with \"curry\" the anagrind; around MO[ment]=\"very short 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: Sally's old dog is lifting leg (9)","output":"### Answer: EXCURSION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sally\nEX=\"old\"; plus CUR=\"dog\"; plus reversal of IS; plus ON=\"leg\" side 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: Republican escapes, following quiet introductions (8)","output":"### Answer: PRELUDES \n ### Explanation: Definition: introductions\nR[epublican] plus ELUDES=\"escapes\"; after P[iano]=\"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: Plot device has wooden mule masking initially most of the computer-generated imagery (8)","output":"### Answer: MCGUFFIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plot device\nMUFFIN=\"wooden mule\", a TV puppet\u00a0; around C[omputer] G[enerated 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: Draw ten sparkling diamonds (6)","output":"### Answer: ENTICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\n(ten)* plus ICE=\"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: S-superhero Wolverine's catchphrase? (6)","output":"### Answer: SLOGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: catchphrase\nS; plus LOGAN=\"Wolverine\" the X-Men 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: Help dog remove lead (5)","output":"### Answer: ASSET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Help\n[b]ASSET=\"dog\" without its leading 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: Class information? (4)","output":"### Answer: FORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Class\nHidden in\/form[ation]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Colourful creature, clever to follow goat (5,9)","output":"### Answer: COMMA BUTTERFLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colourful creature\na COMMA immediately follows the definition; plus FLY=\"clever\" after BUTTER=\"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: Paradoxically, it could be best! (5)","output":"### Answer: WORST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Paradoxically, it could be best\nto WORST=to \"best\"='to defeat'\/'to get the better of' \u2013 \"Paradoxically\", as best and worst are usually opposites"}
{"instruction":"You 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 heartlessly intended to eat sweet, liking sauce (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPUDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: liking sauce\ndefinition uses \"sauce\" as in impertinent behaviour\n I; plus ME[**a**]NT=\"intended\" with the heart **a** removed, around PUD=\"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: Hit erotic author interrupting tour abroad (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RUN INTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit\nAna\u00efs NIN is the \"erotic author\", inside (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: Love old sandwiches middle daughter leaves for cook (7)","output":"### Answer: OREGANO \n ### Explanation: Definition: leaves for cook\nO=\"love\" and O[ld]; around REGAN=\"middle daughter\" of 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-devil, one punching priest (5)","output":"### Answer: LAMIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: She-devil\nI=\"one\" inside LAMA=Buddhist \"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: Element in language of oriental comics? (9)","output":"### Answer: MANGANESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Element\n=a chemical element\n MANGA are \"oriental comics\" plus -[N]ESE as a suffix associated with languages or nationalities"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Unwind fuse in the plug (7,2)","output":"### Answer: LIGHTEN UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unwind\n(in the plug)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Spun suit jacket of optimum design (5)","output":"### Answer: MOTIF \n ### Explanation: Definition: design\nReversal\/\"Spun\" of: FIT=\"suit\" plus O[ptimu]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: Drugs ring criminals run is gone (7)","output":"### Answer: OPIATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drugs\nO=\"ring\"; plus PI[**r**]ATES=\"criminals\" minus **r**[un]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 back to warn of trouble (7)","output":"### Answer: PORTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: warn of trouble\nPORT=\"Left\" plus END=\"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: Where Gal\u00e1cticos played, following team of stars (8)","output":"### Answer: SIDEREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: of stars\nthe\u00a0Gal\u00e1cticos were star footballers for REAL Madrid in the early 2000s, after SIDE=\"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: Collection of voices paper's reported (5)","output":"### Answer: CHOIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Collection of voices\nsounds like 'quire'=\"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: What shoots and leaves diner eats first (6,8)","output":"### Answer: ROCKET LAUNCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: What shoots\nROCKET=salad \"leaves\"; plus LUNCHER=\"diner\" around A=\"first\" letter\n surface alludes to the joke about a panda that 'eats, shoots 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: He wanted bottle of cordial, only laced with whiskey (8,4)","output":"### Answer: COWARDLY LION \n ### Explanation: Definition: He wanted bottle\n=from The Wizard of Oz; definition uses \"bottle\" as in courage\n (cordial only)* around W[hiskey]"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 thick slice of ham or onion (5)","output":"### Answer: MORON \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's thick\nHidden in [ha]M OR ON[ion]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Waiter quite slowly cut drinks off the booze tab (9)","output":"### Answer: ATTENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Waiter\nANDANT[e]=\"quite slowly\" cut short; around\/\"drinks\" TT=teetotal=\"off the booze\"; plus E[cstasy]=tab[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: The same two places to find students (7)","output":"### Answer: UNIFORM \n ### Explanation: Definition: The same\nstudents can be found at UNI or in a school 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: Tense and unhappy about work led by the bosses (3-4)","output":"### Answer: TOP-DOWN \n ### Explanation: T[ense] and DOWN=\"unhappy\" around OP[us]=\"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: Bar's free for one turning up (5)","output":"### Answer: RIDGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bar\nRID=\"free\"; plus E.G.=\"for one [example]\", reversed\/\"turning 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: What lady seeking partner hopes to do for estate manager (4,5)","output":"### Answer: LAND AGENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: estate manager\nLAND A GENT=\"What lady seeking partner hopes 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: Court favourite, it's understood, dined with queens (5,7)","output":"### Answer: ROGER FEDERER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Court favourite\nROGER=\"it's understood\" over radio communications; FED ER ER=\"dined with 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: Big cheese spread coming and a round provided (9)","output":"### Answer: MAGNIFICO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Big cheese\n=an Italian noble\n (coming a)*, around IF=\"provided\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 Breton, a Republican, one Macron irritated (9)","output":"### Answer: ARMORICAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old Breton\nA plus R[epublican] plus (**I** Macron)* where **I**=\"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: Budding head of narcissus on a bouquet (7)","output":"### Answer: NASCENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Budding\nN[arcissus] plus A SCENT=\"a bouquet\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 dressing badly shows fleshy bulge (7)","output":"### Answer: PAPILLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: fleshy bulge\n=a nipple-like protuberance\n PAPA=\"Old man\", around ILL=\"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: Two short English kings behave provocatively (5)","output":"### Answer: TWERK \n ### Explanation: Definition: behave provocatively\n=see \n TW[o]; plus E[nglish]; plus R[ex] and K[ing]=\"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: I turned on taps for patriarch (5)","output":"### Answer: ENOCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: patriarch\n=one of the patriarchs from the book of Genesis\n ONE=\"I\", reversed\/\"turned\"; plus C[old] and H[ot] 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: Charlotte's content to hold Australian's hand (8)","output":"### Answer: APPLAUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hand\na Charlotte is a dessert containing fruit, so \"Charlotte's content\"=APPLE; around AUS[tralian]\n **Charlotte Green is a Classic FM 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: The sort of band Jones (Jane) twice discovered pinching money (3-3)","output":"### Answer: ONE MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: The sort of band\n[J]ONE[s] and [J]AN[e] \"discovered\" i.e. with their covers or outer letters removed; around M[oney]\n **Jane Jones is a Classic FM 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: Location of paintings retrospective shows class (4)","output":"### Answer: \u00c9TAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: class\n=state or rank=\"class\"\n TATE [art gallery]=\"Location of paintings\" in reverse\/\"retrospective\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Gardener, little chap, strangely sham with cap of red (10)","output":"### Answer: TITCHMARSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gardener\n=Gardener and **Classic FM presenter Alan** **TITCHMARSH\u00a0**\n TITCH=\"little chap\"; plus (sham **r**)* where **r**=r[ed]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 chief did this bad? (6)","output":"### Answer: RANCID \n ### Explanation: Definition: bad\nA police chief RAN CID [Criminal Investigation 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: A national song written about a curse (8)","output":"### Answer: ANATHEMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: curse\nA, plus (anthem)* with \"written about\" as an anagrind, plus A\n \u2026or A, with ANTHEM written about it; 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: Who can't broadcast with eye open? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: ON WATCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: with eye open\n(Who can'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: Routinely heard to use salsa in composition? (2,5)","output":"### Answer: AS USUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Routinely\n(**U U** salsa)*, since \"heard to use\"=>homophone of \"to use\"=> two U's=> **U 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: We've no Messiah \u2014 Handel's beginning to adopt chicken diet (8)","output":"### Answer: HEATHENS \n ### Explanation: Definition: We've no Messiah\nH[andel], plus EAT HENS=\"adopt chicken 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: How nice it can be with Aled being immodest! (10)","output":"### Answer: INDELICATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: immodest\n(nice it Aled)*\n **Aled Jones is a Classic FM 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: Take leaders from newsman in Classic knees-up (4)","output":"### Answer: NICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Take\nleading letters from N[ewsman] I[n] C[lassic] K[nees-up]\n **Nick Bailey is a Classic FM 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: Barking movie star, smarter naked (6)","output":"### Answer: LASSIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Barking movie star\n=the movie dog\n [c]LASSIE[r]=\"smarter\", naked without its outer 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: Commonwealth leader shot \u2014 very good one! (8)","output":"### Answer: TURNBULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Commonwealth leader\nMalcolm TURNBULL is the Australian Prime Minister [and **Bill Turnbull a Classic FM presenter**]\n TURN=opportunity=\"shot\"; plus BULL=bulls-eye=\"very good [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: Like The Lark, put ad around shelter (2,2,4)","output":"### Answer: UP AT DAWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Like The Lark\n(put ad)*, plus AWN=\"shelter\"=to cover with an awning"}
{"instruction":"You 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 mark on Brunning's first collection (4)","output":"### Answer: BLOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make mark\nB[running], plus LOT=\"collection\"\n ** John Brunning is a Classic FM 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: Brahms and Liszt used to put people out (6)","output":"### Answer: OUSTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: put people out\n(used to)* \u2013 \"Brahms and Liszt\" is rhyming slang for 'pissed'='drunk', and therefore 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: What's produced at three regularly? Yes! (3,4)","output":"### Answer: TEA TRAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's produced at three regularly? Yes!\nanagram\/\"What's produced\" of (at **tre**)*, where **tre** are regular letters of \"**t**[h]**r**[e]**e**\"; plus AY=\"Yes\"**\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: How Date Nights finally dizzified blondes? (8)","output":"### Answer: TOWHEADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: blondes\ntow=flax, TOWHEADS have flaxen or fair hair\n (How Date [Night]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: In what orchestras make, the pay varies \u2014 there's no universal system of thought (10)","output":"### Answer: METAPHYSIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: system of thought\nM[**u**]SIC=\"what orchestras make\", around (the pay)*, minus **u**[niversal]"}
{"instruction":"You 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, the essence of J Williams: Amistad (1,2,3)","output":"### Answer: I AM SAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Film\nHidden in [Will]I\/AM\/S AM[istad]\n **SAM Pittis is a Classic FM 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: Suchet's fancy, blending in variety of rare liqueur (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARTREUSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: liqueur\n(Suchet rare)*\n **John Suchet is a Classic FM 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: Edmund C Bentley, for instance mocked gently; Vivaldi, when cut, cut again (8)","output":"### Answer: CLERIHEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: Edmund C Bentley, for instance mocked gently\nEdmund CLERIHEW Bentley gave his name to a form of humorous biographical poem \n Vivaldi was a CLERI[c] with the last letter \"cut\"; plus HEW=\"cut\" again\n *Edit \u2013 see Muffyword @8 \u2013 the clue is itself a clerihew 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: General passages written up inspired by Indian city? (8)","output":"### Answer: AGRICOLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: General\n=a Roman general\n LOCI=\"passages\", reversed\/\"written up\" and inside AGRA=\"Indian 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: Gnossiennes, part of which this ropemaker's got into (7)","output":"### Answer: ESPARTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: ropemaker\n=a strong grass used to make rope\n Hidden in [Gnossienn]ES PART O[f], with \"[ha]s got into\" as the hidden 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: Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns, without Ms Callas, is, I suspect, typical of a European hothead (6)","output":"### Answer: ETNEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: typical of a European hothead\n=resembling Mount Etna\n (**Cami****ll**e **Sai**nt-**S**aen**s**)* minus **Ms** **Callas is 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: Makes dim British listeners embrace the overture to Lohengrin (6)","output":"### Answer: BLEARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Makes dim\nB[ritish] EARS=\"listeners\" around L[ohengrin]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Bills\u00a0writers run up in bars on vacation (4)","output":"### Answer: NIBS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bills\n=Bills of birds; and =the writing points of pens\n reversal\/\"run up\" of IN; plus B[ar]S with its inner letters vacated"}
{"instruction":"You 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: \"Time to be replaced by sun bird\" (8)","output":"### Answer: THROSTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: bird\n=a song thrush\n THRO**t**TLE=\"Gag\" with **t**[ime] replaced by **s**[un]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 offering coated egg starters, man! (5)","output":"### Answer: PIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: man\n\"man\"=a chess PIECE\n PIE=\"Cook's offering\"; plus the starting letters of C[oated] E[gg]"}
{"instruction":"You 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-table activity is said to be a financial indicator (4)","output":"### Answer: FTSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: financial indicator\nsounds like 'footsie'=\"Under-the-table 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: Party takes volcanic rock to be healthy food (5,5)","output":"### Answer: GREEN STUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: healthy food\nGREENS=\"Party\"; plus TUFF=an igneous \"volcanic 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: Round fired by low-powered transporter \u2014 duck! (6)","output":"### Answer: SCOTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: duck\n\"duck\" as in a bird\n SCO**o**TER=\"low-powered transporter\", with a round **O** 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: Pop off before a bid for the other side (8)","output":"### Answer: OPPONENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: other side\n(Pop)*; plus ONE NT=\"One No Trump\"=\"bid\" in a 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: Supposing one's knocked out by Earth's opportunity? (7)","output":"### Answer: OPENING \n ### Explanation: Definition: opportunity\nOP**I**NING=\"Supposing\" with **I**=\"one\" replaced by **E**[arth]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 invaders hope to make (7)","output":"### Answer: INROADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: What invaders hope to make\ncryptic def \u2013 'inroads' are incursions into enemy territory, as well as \"making inroads\" in the more general sense of making 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: Beginning one's comeback, one abandons discipline (8)","output":"### Answer: NASCENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning\nreversal\/\"comeback\" of\u00a0AN=\"one\"; plus SC**I**ENCE=\"discipline\" with **I**=\"one\" 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: Ms West, wild and frenzied woman (6)","output":"### Answer: MAENAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: frenzied woman\nMAE West the actress; plus (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: Meant to chat about releasing ring accessory (10)","output":"### Answer: ATTACHMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: accessory\n(Meant t**o** chat)*, minus the\u00a0**O**=\"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: Jumper cut at back end \u2014 rip off! (4)","output":"### Answer: ROOK \n ### Explanation: Definition: rip off\n=to cheat or fleece\n [kanga]ROO=\"Jumper\" with \"cut\" hinting at the abbreviation; plus [bac]K"}
{"instruction":"You 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 tongue, when speaking (5)","output":"### Answer: CHECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Control\nsounds like 'Czech'=\"tongue\" as in 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: Prison supported by city with body of rules (5,3)","output":"### Answer: CANON LAW \n ### Explanation: Definition: body of rules\nCAN=slang for \"Prison\"; plus ON=\"supported by\"; plus L[os] A[ngeles]=\"city\"; plus 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: Flyer's pace with winds (8)","output":"### Answer: WHITECAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flyer\n=a bird with a light-coloured head\n (pace with)* \u2013 the anagrind is \"winds\" as in a winding path"}
{"instruction":"You 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 time to put on top half of underwear (shift) (4)","output":"### Answer: MOVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shift\nMO[ment]=\"Little time\"; plus the top half of VE[st]=\"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: Old actor's theatrical entry point? (6)","output":"### Answer: STAGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old actor\n=an archaic word for actor\n STAGE R[ight]=\"theatrical entry 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: Make negative positive? That's progress (7)","output":"### Answer: DEVELOP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make negative positive\ndouble definition \u2013 the first referring to developing photographic negatives"}
{"instruction":"You 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 about getting over (4)","output":"### Answer: UPON \n ### Explanation: Definition: over\nUP=\"Excited\"; plus ON=\"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: Direction on getting seduced is not finished (4,6)","output":"### Answer: LEFT UNDONE \n ### Explanation: Definition: not finished\nLEFT=\"Direction\" on UNDONE=\"seduced\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Coral's a devotee of the drink (3,3)","output":"### Answer: SEA FAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Coral\nFAN=\"devotee\", of the SEA=\"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: Want erotic stimulation? It could enhance the spirit (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TONIC WATER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It could enhance the spirit\n=often mixed with gin=\"spirit\"\n (Want 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: Secure parking at home (3)","output":"### Answer: PIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Secure\nP[arking]; plus 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: That is taken from vacuous pet name (3)","output":"### Answer: NAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: pet name\n**i.e.**=\"That is\"; taken from **i**NAN**e**=\"vacuous\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Slanting support raised along breaks (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAGONAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Slanting\nAID=\"support\", reversed\/\"raised\"; plus (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: Journalist bowled over by criminal plea (7)","output":"### Answer: DEFENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plea\nED[itor]=\"Journalist\" reversed\/\"bowled over\"; plus FENCE=\"criminal\" trading 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: Belligerent act from America's leader: time to change course (6)","output":"### Answer: ATTACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Belligerent act\nA[merica] plus T[ime] plus TACK=\"change 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: Married giant \u2014 disastrous wedding (6)","output":"### Answer: MATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: wedding\nM[arried] plus (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: Increase\u00a0steps taken (4)","output":"### Answer: HIKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Increase\ndouble definition \u2013 e.g. a price HIKE vs a walking 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: Author's not in, causing row (4)","output":"### Answer: RANK \n ### Explanation: Definition: row\nIAN RANK[**in**] is 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: It's a lever that may be turned to many uses (9)","output":"### Answer: VERSATILE \n ### Explanation: Definition: turned to many use\n(It's 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: Concerning a fight (5)","output":"### Answer: ABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Concerning\nA + BOUT=\"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: Kind of people who follow the herd (7)","output":"### Answer: NOMADIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kind of people who follow the herd\ncryptic [or unexpectedly-literal] 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: Of course, it's sweet (7)","output":"### Answer: PUDDING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Of course, it's sweet\n=a sweet 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: Board and fare (3,2)","output":"### Answer: GET ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Board\n=\"Board\" e.g. a bus; =\"fare\" as in 'how are you faring'\/'how are you 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: Study a French instrument (9)","output":"### Answer: CONUNDRUM \n ### Explanation: CON=\"Study\"; plus UN=\"a [in] French\"; plus DRUM=\"instrument*\"*\n *Obvious enough with crossers, but not sure what 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: Further reflection about thinking of others (15)","output":"### Answer: RECONSIDERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Further reflection\nRE=\"about\"; plus CONSIDERATION=\"thinking 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: Picnicking? (6,3)","output":"### Answer: EATING OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Picnicking?\ncryptic[ish] 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 example, to adopt a principle of Chinese philosophy (5)","output":"### Answer: EYING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looking\nE.G.=\"for example\"; around YIN=\"principle of Chinese philosophy\" \u2013 as in 'yin and yang'"}
{"instruction":"You 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 within easy reach of Naples (7)","output":"### Answer: POMPEII \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remains within easy reach of Naples\ncryptic definition \u2013 \"Remains\" as a noun rather than 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: Weapon company gets receiver in (7)","output":"### Answer: FIREARM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Weapon\nFIRM=\"company\" with EAR=\"receiver\" inside 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: With a degree, I leave this subject (5)","output":"### Answer: MATHS \n ### Explanation: Definition: subject\nMA=Master of Arts=\"degree\"; plus **I** leaving TH[**i**]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: Always on the go, remaining fresh and vital (9)","output":"### Answer: EVERGREEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: remaining fresh and vital\nEVER=\"Always\"; plus GREEN as in a green light=\"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: Original advantage involved in capturing king (5-5)","output":"### Answer: AVANT-GARDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Original\n(advantage)* around 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: People are keen take part in such a society (8)","output":"### Answer: DRAMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: People are keen take part in such a society\n*is the surface missing a 'to' after the 'keen'?*\n cryptic definition playing on a second meaning of 'part' e.g. a character 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: Plot involved danger (6)","output":"### Answer: GARDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plot\n\"Plot\" as in a patch of earth\n (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: Record\u00a0appearance of full moon (4)","output":"### Answer: DISC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Record\ndouble 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: Tyrant captures northern retreat \u2013 it's hopeless (10)","output":"### Answer: DESPONDENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: hopeless\nDESPOT=\"Tyrant\" around N[orthern] DEN=\"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: Girl following music group may be spotted (8)","output":"### Answer: BANDANNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: may be spotted\nANNA=\"Girl\" following BAND=\"music 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: He is, or could be, a shopkeeper (6)","output":"### Answer: HOSIER \n ### Explanation: Definition: shopkeeper\n(He is 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: Guns raised, when animal being hunted appears (4)","output":"### Answer: STAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal being hunted\nGATS=gatling \"Guns\" reversed\/\"raised\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 women's dresses stand out (10)","output":"### Answer: CRINOLINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They make women's dresses stand out\ncryptic definition \u2013 wire frames used to hold dresses 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: Male representative takes me in to see the bosses (10)","output":"### Answer: MANAGEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: bosses\nM[ale] plus AN AGENT=\"representative\"; around 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: Fool's speech in production of Lear (8)","output":"### Answer: NONSENSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fool's speech\ndouble definition; the second refers to Edward Lear, famous for nonsense poetry , rather than the play 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: Took off (8)","output":"### Answer: IMITATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Took off\ncryptic[ish] definition \u2013 a 'take-off' is a mocking imitation"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entices casual worker with way to get a rise (6)","output":"### Answer: TEMPTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Entices\nTEMP=\"casual worker\"; plus ST[reet]=\"way\" reversed\/\"to get a 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: Cause anger by damaging a green (6)","output":"### Answer: ENRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cause anger\n(a 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: Turn up with mother cat (4)","output":"### Answer: PUMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: cat\nReversal\/\"Turn\" of UP; plus MA=\"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: A circus performer? (4)","output":"### Answer: FLEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: A circus performer\ncryptic 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: Give a new name to brand leader? Agreed to differ about that (7)","output":"### Answer: REBADGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give a new name to\nB[rand] inside (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: Tree enthusiast chasing firms (7)","output":"### Answer: COCONUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tree\nNUT=\"enthusiast\" after CO[mpany] CO[mpany]=\"firms\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 irritated Craig (5)","output":"### Answer: CIGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Smoke\n(Craig)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 meat and food rejected by queen (9)","output":"### Answer: HAMBURGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: German\nHAM=\"meat\"; plus GRUB=\"food\" reversed\/\"rejected\"; plus ER=\"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: Lucky rollover for 20? (10)","output":"### Answer: CHANCELLOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: 20?\nCHANCE=\"Lucky\"; plus **ROLL** reversed i.e. \"**roll**\/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: Back Tory moderates in a pickle (4)","output":"### Answer: STEW \n ### Explanation: Definition: pickle\n=a tricky situation\n Reversal\/\"Back\" of WETS=\"Tory moderates\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1910 is a geneticist ignored at first, as is John (11)","output":"### Answer: MENDELSSOHN \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1910\nGregor MENDEL=\"geneticist\"; plus [a]S [i]S [j]OHN with their first letters 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: Realign energy in turn with love across the channel (11)","output":"### Answer: REORIENTATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Realign\nE[nergy] in ROTATE=\"turn\"; with RIEN=nothing in French=\"love across the channel\" also 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: Draw\u00a0to be inadequate (4)","output":"### Answer: SUCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Draw\ndouble definition: =\"Draw\" something in; or\u00a0*as in*\u00a0*'I suck at dancing'\u00a0*\u00a0~~SUCK at something~~\u00a0*\u2013 edited for clarity"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in need of tip to form relationships (5,5)","output":"### Answer: LIONS SHARE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most\nwith **tip**,\u00a0it would be an anagram of (rela**ti**onshi**p**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: Memo from lover accepting command (9)","output":"### Answer: BORDEREAU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Memo\nBEAU=\"lover\" around ORDER=\"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: Stop\u00a0urban division (5)","output":"### Answer: BLOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stop\ndouble definition: =prevent; =group of city 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: Say Saddam has chemical and biological weapons in 1910 (7)","output":"### Answer: WHOPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1910\n\"Saddam has chemical and biological weapons\"=a lie, or WHOPPER"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Il est un mis\u00e9rable bain-marie, peut-\u00eatre (7)","output":"### Answer: UTENSIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: bain-marie, peut-\u00eatre\n=a bain-marie is a hot water bath into which a pan can be placed for slow cooking\n (Il est un)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chanel in gold reflected style (6)","output":"### Answer: ROCOCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: style\nCOCO Chanel; inside OR=\"gold\"; all reversed\/\"reflected\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: 1910's oversized coat (3,3)","output":"### Answer: BIG MAC \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1910\nBIG MAC[intosh]=\"oversized 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: Free up climate change of unwelcome post (6,4)","output":"### Answer: DIRECT MAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: unwelcome post\nRID=\"Free\" reversed\/\"up\"; plus (climate)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 imprisonment by extremely evangelical radical (5)","output":"### Answer: ETHYL \n ### Explanation: Definition: radical\n=\"radical\" as in a type of chemical molecule\n THY=\"Your\"; imprisoned inside the extremes of E[vangelica]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: Romance rudely interrupted by\u2026 JIFFY AD! (6,3)","output":"### Answer: COMMON ERA \n ### Explanation: Definition: AD\n=AD=anno domini\n (Romance)* around MO[ment]=\"Jiffy\""}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0card (4)","output":"### Answer: CLUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stick\ndouble 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: Denial from Antigone (8)","output":"### Answer: NEGATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Denial\n(Antigone)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Disagreement thins out acts to put back into play (5-3)","output":"### Answer: THROW-INS \n ### Explanation: Definition: acts to put back into play\n=to put e.g. a football back into play\n ROW=\"Disagreement\" with THINS outside 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: Professed East German deposing sensible leader (10)","output":"### Answer: OSTENSIBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Professed\nOST=\"East [in] German\"; plus [s]ENSIBLE without its leading 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: No French police centre in the neighbourhood is disproportionate (3-6)","output":"### Answer: NON-LINEAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: disproportionate\n=describing a relationship where the effect does not grow in proportion to the cause\n NON=\"No [in] French\"; plus the centre of [po]LI[ce]; plus NEAR=\"in the neighbourhood\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Hybrid front weapon (8)","output":"### Answer: CROSSBOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: weapon\nCROSS=\"Hybrid\"; plus BOW=\"front\" 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: Chapter two ends, having covered pre\u00c2\u00advious work by 14? (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCERTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: work by 14\nthe ends of C[hapte]R T[w]O; around ONCE=\"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: Celebrated without her in ramshackle farmhouse (6)","output":"### Answer: FAMOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Celebrated\n(fa**r**m**h**ous**e**)* minus **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: Involved in battle, Kremlin revolutionary of 1910 (6)","output":"### Answer: MERKEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: 1910\nHidden reversed in [batt]LE KREM[lin]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 near Australia, unfortunate refugees upset to be incarcerated here (5)","output":"### Answer: NAURU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning to near Australia, unfortunate refugees upset to be incarcerated here\n=an island near Australia where refugees are held in detention centres \n Beginning letters of N[ear] A[ustralia] U[nfortunate] R[efugees] U[pset]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 other phase in rising tide (4)","output":"### Answer: NEAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: tide\nEvery other letter in P[h]A[s]e [i]N; reversed\/\"rising\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Regulators behind bars providing scientific study (6)","output":"### Answer: OPTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Regulators behind bars\ndouble definition: =measures for alcoholic drinks used in bars or pubs; =the study 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: Mother's daughter flees religious slaughter (8)","output":"### Answer: MASSACRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: slaughter\nMA'S=\"Mother's\"; plus **d**[aughter] leaving SACRE[**d**]=\"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: Crystalline mineral cast down toilet (4,4)","output":"### Answer: BLUE JOHN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crystalline mineral\n=a semi-precious mineral \u2013 see \n BLUE=\"cast down\" plus JOHN=\"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: Where peacekeepers send their reserves, based on dodgy evidence? (6)","output":"### Answer: UNSAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: based on dodgy evidence?\n=e.g. not a 'safe' conclusion\n U[nited] N[ations]=\"peacekeepers\" might keep reserves [of material assets] in a SAFE"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dogs with docked tail (4)","output":"### Answer: SCUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tail\n=a short tail, for example of a rabbit or deer\n [dog]S plus CUT=\"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: Riveting work that could make servant spit (4-6)","output":"### Answer: PAGE TURNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Riveting work\nPAGE=\"servant\" plus TURNER=\"spit\"=rotating skewer for roasting 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: Old church keeps back wine aplenty for duration of festival (6)","output":"### Answer: OCTAVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: duration of festival\n=eight days of a church festival\n O[ld]; plus C[hurch of] E[ngland] around a reversal of VAT=\"wine 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: Drink consumed by Arabs, in theory (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSINTHE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Drink\nHidden in [Ar]ABS IN THE[ory]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 all kids init\u00adially held in derision (8)","output":"### Answer: SNEAKERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footwear\nA[ll] K[ids]; held inside SNEERS=\"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: Arrange completely powerless travel document (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arrange\n[**p**]ASS[**p**]ORT=\"travel document\", with all of its **p**[ower] 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: Spoilt deck shuffled and put in store (10)","output":"### Answer: STOCKPILED \n ### Explanation: Definition: put in store\n(Spoilt 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: Book? English author gets nothing for one (4)","output":"### Answer: AMOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: a book of the Bible\n Kingsley AM**I**S=\"English author\"; exchanging O=\"nothing\" for\u00a0**I**=\"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: Unexpected point concluding a second-rate game (6)","output":"### Answer: ABRUPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unexpected\nP[oin]T after: A; plus B=\"second-rate\"; plus RU=rugby union=\"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: Being right to worry, with smoke closing in (8)","output":"### Answer: CREATURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being\nR[ight], plus EAT=\"worry\" as in 'my problems are eating at me'; both inside CURE=\"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: Christian playing partners no golfer's backing (8)","output":"### Answer: WESLEYAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Christian\nW[est] and E[ast] are bridge partners; plus NAY=\"no\" and Ernie ELS=\"golfer\", all reversed\/\"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: Ice in fixed form circling globe (6)","output":"### Answer: SORBET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ice\nSET=\"in fixed form\" around ORB=\"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: Officer in charge of feeding European prisoners on board (6,9)","output":"### Answer: POLICE CONSTABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Officer\nI[n] C[harge], both inside POLE=\"European\"; plus CONS=\"prisoners\"; plus TABLE=\"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: Nudged, I retain disinclination to move (7)","output":"### Answer: INERTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: disinclination to move\n(I 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: Exhibit involving cow and sheep, Hirst's second (9)","output":"### Answer: SHOWPIECE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Exhibit\n(cow sheep **i**)*; where **i** is the second letter of [H]**i**[rst]\n Damien Hirst is an artist whose works have involved dead animals including a cow and a 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: Staff car JR scratched in American capital (7)","output":"### Answer: MANAGUA \n ### Explanation: Definition: American capital\n=capital of Nicaragua\n MAN=\"Staff\"; plus [J]AGUA[R]=\"car\" minus JR"}
{"instruction":"You 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 taken over, throwing master off jet (5)","output":"### Answer: SPURT \n ### Explanation: Definition: jet\nTRU[**m**]P'S=\"President's\", reversed\/\"over\" and throwing away **M**[aster]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 winner's too stretched (4-3)","output":"### Answer: ALSO-RAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: No winner\nALSO=\"too\"=as well; plus RAN=\"stretched\"=to extend along a distance, as in e.g. 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: New student in resort finds means of getting up to date (9,6)","output":"### Answer: REFRESHER COURSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: means of getting up to date\nFRESHER=\"New student\" in RECOURSE=\"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: Sports venue broadcasting darts news\u2026 (2,7)","output":"### Answer: ST ANDREWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sports venue\n=golf course\n (darts 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: \u2026report of a barbarous gathering (7)","output":"### Answer: ACCRUAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: gathering\nsounds like\/\"report of\": 'a cruel'=\"a barbarous\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: \u00a31 among loose coins used for chips? (7)","output":"### Answer: SILICON \n ### Explanation: Definition: \u00a3\n=used for electronics chips\n L[ibra]=\u00a3, plus I=\"1\u2033; both inside (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: Dish\u00a0to get the runners moving? (7)","output":"### Answer: STARTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish\ndouble def: =a first course; =the person who signals the start of 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: Junior's favourite toy's lost its stuffing (5)","output":"### Answer: PETTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Junior\n=low in rank or standing; or =a junior schoolboy\n PET=\"favourite\"; plus T[o]Y without its inner letter\/\"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: Novel's plot comprehended by a fine lady (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ADAM BEDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novel\n=a novel by George Eliot\n BED=garden \"plot\", inside A DAME=\"a fine 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: Smash hit set to be I'm A Believer (6)","output":"### Answer: THEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: I'm A Believer\n(hit 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: Cloth coat for iniquitous husband dressed as a woman? (4-3)","output":"### Answer: DISH-RAG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cloth\nthe coat or outer letters of I[niquitou]S, plus H[usband]; all 'in DRAG'=\"dressed as a 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: I'd like to be given a bell making little sound (7)","output":"### Answer: PHONEME \n ### Explanation: Definition: little sound\n=a unit of sound in linguistics\n PHONE ME=give me a call\/bell=\"I'd like to be given 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: Man on board hasn't left station (5)","output":"### Answer: CASTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: station\nCAST[**l**]E=rook, a \"Man on [a chess] board\", without its **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: Old boy dances with wife during Black Sabbath hits (4,5)","output":"### Answer: BODY BLOWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hits\n(Old boy)* plus W; all inside B[lack] and S[abbath]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 will make capital, figure-hugging setter's top? (5-7)","output":"### Answer: MONEY-SPINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: It will make capital\nMY=\"setter's\", hugging ONE=a number=\"figure\"; plus SPINNER=top as in the spinning toy"}
{"instruction":"You 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 America able to contain rogue Korean being grumpy? (12)","output":"### Answer: CANTANKEROUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: grumpy\nCAN'T US?=\"Isn't America able to\"?; around (Korean)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Spain, boy's clad in girl's hemp (9)","output":"### Answer: MARIJUANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: hemp\nIn Spain, JUAN is a popular boy's name, inside MARIA, 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: Free verse entertains old magistrate (5)","output":"### Answer: REEVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: old magistrate\nHidden in [F]REE VE[rse]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 passage only about a king (7)","output":"### Answer: EXCERPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Short passage\nEXCEPT=\"only\", around 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: Introduce air to cool apartment number 5? (7)","output":"### Answer: INFLATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Introduce air to\nIN=\"cool\"; plus FLAT E=\"apartment number 5\u2033 after apartments A, B, C, and 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: Passionate group playing in Sleepy Hollow (6)","output":"### Answer: STEAMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Passionate\nTEAM=\"group\" in S[leep]Y with its inside letters hollowed 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: A chap to scoff: \"This is nutty!\" (8)","output":"### Answer: AMANDINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: \"This is nutty!\"\n=an almond garnish\n A MAN=\"a chap\"; plus DINE=eat=\"scoff\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 take sailor over Channel (6)","output":"### Answer: ABDUCT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Illegally take\nAB=able bodied \"sailor\"; plus DUCT=\"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: They're stupid and second rate (6)","output":"### Answer: ASSESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rate\nASSES=\"They're stupid\"; plus S[econd]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 save clubs, raising a cheer from their fans (9)","output":"### Answer: BARCELONA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Footballers\nBAR=except for=\"save\"; plus C[lubs]; plus reversal\/\"raising\" of AN OLE=\"a cheer from their fans\" (as in\u00a0*Ol\u00e9*,\u00a0*Ol\u00e9, Ol\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: Follow small holiday firm in a mess (4,9)","output":"### Answer: DOG\u2019S BREAKFAST \n ### Explanation: Definition: mess\nDOG=trail=\"Follow\"; plus S[mall]; plus BREAK=\"holiday\"; plus FAST=fixed in place=\"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: TV channel with doctor that was dropped twice (1-4)","output":"### Answer: H-BOMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: that was dropped twice\nTwo atomic bombs were dropped on Japan; however thermonuclear H-bombs were developed later\n HBO=\"TV channel\"; plus MB=Bachelor of Medicine=\"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: Heavily frosted diamonds? Sure! (8)","output":"### Answer: ICEBOUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Heavily frosted\nICE=slang for \"diamonds\"; plus BOUND=\"Sure\" as in 'it was bound to happen 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: Hear about a user playing for funds (8)","output":"### Answer: TREASURY \n ### Explanation: Definition: funds\nTRY=\"Hear\" a legal case; around (a user)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 aims to shatter eco-friendly movement (13)","output":"### Answer: PEDESTRIANISM \n ### Explanation: Definition: eco-friendly movement\n(President aims)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bread's eaten for iron (9)","output":"### Answer: IBUPROFEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number\n=a \"Numb-er\", something that numbs pain\n I=\"one\"; plus BUN=\"bread\" around: PRO=\"for\" and FE=chemical symbol for \"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: Holidaymaker boarding ship in rushes (8)","output":"### Answer: SCAMPERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: rushes\nCAMPER=\"Holidaymaker\" inside SS=steam \"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: React with net shot, when players are resting (8)","output":"### Answer: ENTR\u2019ACTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: when players are resting\n=an interval in a theatrical performance, when players\/actors are resting\n (React 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: Asian from north-east India crossing China (6)","output":"### Answer: NEPALI \n ### Explanation: Definition: Asian\nNepal is in between north-east India and China\n N[orth]-E[ast] I[ndia] around PAL=mate=\"China\" plate 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: Colour error in still life finally in colour again (6)","output":"### Answer: REDEYE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colour error in still\n=the appearance of red eyes in photos of people\n [lif]E inside RE-DYE=\"colour 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: Knocked back soft drink and spirits in drinking bowl (5)","output":"### Answer: JORUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: drinking bowl\nReversal\/\"Knocked back\" of OJ=orange juice=\"soft drink\"; plus RUM=\"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: Bit of slap and tickle starts to arouse my sus\u00c2\u00adpicions about artist (7)","output":"### Answer: MASCARA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bit of slap\n\"slap\" meaning make-up\n \"tickle\" is an anagrind for the starting letters of '**A**[rouse] **M**[y] **S**[uspicions]'; plus **CA**=circa=\"about\"; plus **R**[oyal] **A**[cademician]=\"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: Battered tins of cake regularly disappearing off the shelf (2,5)","output":"### Answer: IN STOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: off the shelf\n(tins)*; plus **O**[f] **C**[a]**K**[e] with regular letters 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: Partially unmask rancidly repellent police spies (5)","output":"### Answer: NARKS \n ### Explanation: Definition: police spies\n=an informer\n Hidden and reversed\/\"Partially\u2026 repellent\" in [unma]**SK RAN**[cidly]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Vacuously self-important ass in top-flight location (9)","output":"### Answer: STAIRHEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: top-flight location\n=the level space at the top of a flight of stairs\n Vacuous or emptied of contents **S**[elf-importan]**T**; plus **AIRHEAD**=\"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: Rudely intrude on a group of workers (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TRADE UNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: group of workers\n(intrude 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: Clay (Muhammad Ali) routed Liston to begin with (4)","output":"### Answer: MARL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Clay\n=a type of clay\n fist letters of **M**[uhammad] **A**[li] **R**[outed] **L**[iston]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Pretentious reporting of theft in Israeli port (12)","output":"### Answer: HIGHFALUTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pretentious\nsounds like\/\"reporting of\": 'Haifa looting'=\"theft in Israeli 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: Catching Tommy, Eunice bounds away into lead (12)","output":"### Answer: COMMUNICABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Catching\n=as in infectious\n [T]**OMM**[y] and [E]**UNIC**[E] with their \"bounds\" or outer letters taken away; all inside **CABLE**=\"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: Tempt government to swap sides (4)","output":"### Answer: LURE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tempt\n**R**U**L**E=\"government\" with **R**[ight] and **L**[eft] as \"sides\" with their positions swapped"}
{"instruction":"You 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 dance party close to Oban? Sure thing! (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCONCERT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Throw\n**DISCO**=\"dance party\"; plus [Oba]**N**; plus **CERT**=a \"Sure 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: Perhaps Wonder Woman cured our herpes (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPERHERO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Perhaps Wonder Woman\n(our herpes)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sheepish old climber (5)","output":"### Answer: OVINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sheepish\n**O**[ld] **VINE**=\"climber\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 trips and the ultimate in luxurious hotel accommodation (7)","output":"### Answer: SHROOMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They offer trips\n=magic mushrooms can offer hallucinatory trips\n the ultimate letter of [luxuriou]S; plus H[otel]; plus ROOMS=\"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: Cry of defiance from drunkard at this point (2,5)","output":"### Answer: SO THERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cry of defiance\nSOT HERE=\"drunkard at this 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: Very small, quiet nursing home (6)","output":"### Answer: MINUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very small\nMUTE=\"quiet\" around IN=\"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: English dons get lost and cry (6)","output":"### Answer: SCREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: cry\nE[nglish], which \"dons\"=puts clothes on=goes inside SCRAM=\"get 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: I mess about, struggling to be self-disciplined (10)","output":"### Answer: ABSTEMIOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: self-disciplined\n(I mess 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: Reckless lighting of gas rings upset head of Npower (5)","output":"### Answer: ARSON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reckless lighting\nAR=argon=\"gas\"; plus O'S=more than one O=\"rings\" reversed\/\"upset\"; plus N[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: Sailor, one from the Gulf, picked up a lover (9)","output":"### Answer: INAMORATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: lover\nTAR=\"Sailor\" plus OMANI=\"one from the gulf\" all reversed\/\"picked up\"; then 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: Father and husband leaving county (4)","output":"### Answer: SIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Father\n**H**[usband] leaving S**h**IRE=\"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: Not very proactive, dithering like Norma? (8)","output":"### Answer: OPERATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: like Norma\n=like Norma, an opera by Bellini\n (proacti**v**e)* without the **v**[ery]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of teasing youngster over diary entry's conclusion (8)","output":"### Answer: KIDOLOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Art of teasing\n**KID**=\"youngster\"; plus **O**[ver]; plus **LOG**=\"diary\"; plus [entr]**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: Quitting position, adopting extremely uncivil language (7,3)","output":"### Answer: PULLING OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Quitting\nPUT=\"position\"; around the extremes of U[ncivi]L plus LINGO=\"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: Dangerous quality of much air in Essex (9)","output":"### Answer: HAIRINESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dangerous quality\n=as in a 'hairy' or risky situation\n hidden in [muc]**H AIR IN ESS**[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: Last of ascetic and devout desert mystics seeing doctors (8)","output":"### Answer: OCULISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: seeing doctors\n=specialists in eyes or seeing\n The last letters of [Asceti]**c**\u00a0and [devou]**t**,**\u00a0**leaving\/deserting O**c**CUL**t**ISTS=\"mystics\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 little devil runs after guy? (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPROPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rude\nIMP=\"little devil\"; plus R[uns] after ROPE=\"guy\", a rope used to hold e.g. a tent in 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: Allen losing everything in Sin City (6)","output":"### Answer: VENICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: City\n[**All**]EN losing **all**=\"everything\", inside VICE=\"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: Wise Olympian subsequently enters races alternately (6)","output":"### Answer: ATHENE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wise Olympian\n=Greek goddess of wisdom; Olympian as in Mount Olympus\n THEN=\"subsequently\", entering **AE** = alternate letters of [r]**A**[c]**E**[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: Hybrid vehicle not a huge success at first (5)","output":"### Answer: CROSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hybrid\nC[**a**]R=\"vehicle\" without \"**a**\"; plus OS=oversize=\"huge\"; plus S[uccess]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 of patriots (4)","output":"### Answer: TRIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Small group\nHidden in [pa]**TRIO**[ts]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 has promised to give a hand (7)","output":"### Answer: FIANCEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: She has promised to give a hand\ncryptic definition \u2013 a promised hand in 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: Fresh garb that is left for a minister of God (7)","output":"### Answer: GABRIEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: minister of God\n(garb)*; plus IE=i.e.=\"that is\"; plus 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: A new rota for building a large vessel (5)","output":"### Answer: AORTA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a large vessel\nA; plus (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: Train crash included elderly actor (9)","output":"### Answer: TRAGEDIAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: actor\n(Train)*; around AGED=\"elderly\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 teams, oddly, are those that learn together (10)","output":"### Answer: CLASSMATES \n ### Explanation: Definition: those that learn together\nCLASS=\"Superior\"; plus (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: You used to be\u00a0grand (4)","output":"### Answer: THOU \n ### Explanation: Definition: You used to be\ndouble definition: =an old way of saying \"You\"; and =\"grand\"=thou[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: Line clippers? (7,4)","output":"### Answer: CLOTHES PEGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Line clippers\ncryptic definition \u2013 they clip onto clothes 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: Number employed in the theatre (11)","output":"### Answer: ANAESTHETIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Number employed in the theatre\ncryptic definition: a \"Numb-er\", something that numbs, used in operating theatres"}
{"instruction":"You 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 better prices (4)","output":"### Answer: ODDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They give better prices\ncryptic definition: ODDS are ratios used to give prices to betters\/bettors, people who make 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: Talent\u00a0that outshines all others (10)","output":"### Answer: BRILLIANCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Talent\ndouble 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: To laud in a way that's flattering (9)","output":"### Answer: ADULATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: flattering\n\"flattering\" used as a noun\n (To laud 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: Invite agency worker to try, initially (5)","output":"### Answer: TEMPT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Invite\nTEMP=\"agency worker\"; plus T[ry]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 federation recalled legendary tale that's friendly (7)","output":"### Answer: AFFABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: friendly\nF[ootball] A[ssociation]=the English \"Football federation\", reversed\/\"recalled\"; plus FABLE=\"legendary 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: Payment to an author \u2013 it isn't common (7)","output":"### Answer: ROYALTY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Payment to an author\ndouble 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: Total failure, if setting up a small company (6)","output":"### Answer: FIASCO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Total failure\nIF reversed\/\"up\"; plus A S[mall] 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: Sailor has a way with him in foreign parts (6)","output":"### Answer: ABROAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: in foreign parts\nAB=able bodied seaman=\"Sailor\"; plus ROAD=\"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: Latin scholar makes note on ship in italics, perhaps (10)","output":"### Answer: CLASSICIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Latin scholar\nC=musical \"note\"; plus SS='steam ship' inside (italics)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 usually\u00a0wide (5)","output":"### Answer: EXTRA \n ### Explanation: Definition: More than usually\ndouble definition: the second definition refers to EXTRA runs in cricket awarded if a bowler has a \"wide\" delivery"}
{"instruction":"You 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 and used as missiles? (9)","output":"### Answer: GRAPESHOT \n ### Explanation: Definition: used as missiles\nGRAPES=\"Fruit\"; plus HOT=\"stolen\" describing goods that have been obtained dishonestly"}
{"instruction":"You 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 up with money, by the sound of it (4)","output":"### Answer: BRED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brought up\nsounds like 'bread'=\"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: Man rises above this environment (5,3)","output":"### Answer: IRISH SEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Man rises above this environment\ncryptic def, the Isle of Man 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: Flag and sail hung incorrectly (8)","output":"### Answer: LANGUISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flag\n=\"Flag\"=droop, lose energy\n (sail hung)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A subject for those who have a mind to study (10)","output":"### Answer: PSYCHIATRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: A subject for those who have a mind to study\ncryptic def \u2013 a mind to make a study of, rather than a mind with which to study"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Different white and ros\u00e9, perhaps (9)","output":"### Answer: OTHERWISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Different\n(white 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: View of both parents about Nora (8)","output":"### Answer: PANORAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: View\nPA and MA=\"both parents\" around 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: What may be seen, when scurvy knaves are collared (8)","output":"### Answer: DANDRUFF \n ### Explanation: Definition: What may be seen, when scurvy knaves are collared\ncryptic def: DANDRUFF is seen on collars, and \"scurvy\" comes from 'scurf' meaning dandruff"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mounted plate displaying a horse, say (6)","output":"### Answer: ANIMAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: a horse, say\nReversal of\/\"Mounted\" LAMINA=\"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: Note record of people influential in society (6)","output":"### Answer: GENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: people influential in society\nG=musical \"Note\"; plus ENTRY=\"record\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Socially one left right out (5)","output":"### Answer: LONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Socially one left right out\nONE, with L[eft] and R[ight] outside 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\u00a0destined for the chop? (4)","output":"### Answer: LAMB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Writer\nCharles LAMB=\"Writer\"; and second definition referring to lamb chops"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Merseyside singer, fellow associated with Parisian group, getting a fiddle (14)","output":"### Answer: GERRYMANDERING \n ### Explanation: Definition: getting a \n=fiddling with voting districts to favour certain candidates\n GERRY Marsden=\"Merseyside singer\" of Gerry and the Pacemakers\u00a0; plus MAN=\"fellow\"; plus DE=of=\"associated with\" in French\/\"Parisian\"; plus RING=\"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: Everyone out of bed, mum brought round flask (7)","output":"### Answer: AMPULLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: flask\n=a small flask or pilgrim's bottle\n ALL UP=\"Everyone out of bed\" plus MA=\"mum\", all reversed\/\"brought 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: Skin problem requiring British surgeon (7)","output":"### Answer: BLISTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Skin problem\nB[ritish] plus Joseph LISTER=\"surgeon\" who pioneered antiseptics"}
{"instruction":"You 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 thrown game \u00e2\u20ac\" his handling of the ball? (5)","output":"### Answer: DIEGO \n ### Explanation: Definition: his handling of the ball?\nrefers to DIEGO Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal \n DIE=singular of dice=\"What's thrown\"; plus GO=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: Like jargon about final aim that's gaining influence (9)","output":"### Answer: ASCENDANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: gaining influence\nAS=\"Like\" plus CANT=\"jargon\"; around END=\"final 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: Four in a car sleep when it's warm (9)","output":"### Answer: AESTIVATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: sleep when it's warm\n=to spend the summer in a state of torpor (e.g. done by animals or insects)\n IV=Roman numerals for \"Four\", inside A ESTATE=\"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: Son in Brittany collects English records (5)","output":"### Answer: FILES \n ### Explanation: Definition: records\nFILS=\"Son\" in French\/in Britanny, around E[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: A desire that a cockney may initially lack? (5)","output":"### Answer: AITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a cockney may initially lack\na cockney accent may drop initial 'aitch' sounds\n A ITCH=\"A 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: Thus the dinner was complete, as forecast? (9)","output":"### Answer: PORTENDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: forecast\nPORT ENDED=\"Thus the dinner was complete\", referring to port as an after-dinner 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: Awfully large lad is losing energy in dances (9)","output":"### Answer: GALLIARDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: dances\n=a lively dance popular in the 16th\/17th centuries\n (larg**e** lad is)*, minus **e**[nergy]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Combat zone held by royalist supporters (5)","output":"### Answer: LISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Combat zone\n=grounds used for jousting\n hidden in [roya]LIST S[upporters]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in road nibbling end off a plant (7)","output":"### Answer: LANTANA \n ### Explanation: ANT=\"Insect\" in LAN[e] with the end off, 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: The anthem's roar disturbed this writer with centuries of meditations (6,8)","output":"### Answer: THOMAS TRAHERNE \n ### Explanation: Definition: writer with centuries of meditations\n=an English poet who wrote\u00a0*Centuries of Meditations* (The anthem's roar)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 backers who watch over us to keep us safe? (8,6)","output":"### Answer: GUARDIAN ANGELS \n ### Explanation: Definition: who watch over us to keep us safe\n'Guardian angels' could mean 'angel investors for the Guardian newspaper', or \"Our backers\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 material about German police force (7)","output":"### Answer: REPRESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hold back\nREP=a corded cloth=\"material\"; plus RE=\"about\"; plus SS=Nazi 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: Who is upset, first to cry, a bit cowardly? (9)","output":"### Answer: YELLOWISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit cowardly\n(Who is)*; with YELL=\"cry\" going 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: State of a girl half-cut, having obtained two degrees (7)","output":"### Answer: ALABAMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: State\nA; plus half of LA[ss]; plus BA and MA=Bachelor\/Master of Arts=\"two 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: Learner-driver and vehicle flipping over in river \u2013\u00a0disaster! (7)","output":"### Answer: DEBACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: disaster\nL[earner] and CAB=\"vehicle\", reversed\/\"flipping over\" inside DEE=\"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: Republicans want it done away with \u2013 an audible torrent? (5)","output":"### Answer: REIGN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Republicans want it done away with\nRepublicans want to abolish the reign of the monarchy\n sounds like 'rain'=\"an audible torrent\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 follows final game (7)","output":"### Answer: NETBALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\nBALL=\"Dance\", after NET=\"final\" 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: Theresa is repeating bid to sort out national problem (7,7)","output":"### Answer: BRITISH DISEASE \n ### Explanation: Definition: national problem\n=industrial unrest during the 70s and 80s\n (Theresa is is bid)*, with the \"is\" repeated in 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: Cheerful end to negotiation after manoeuvring \u2013 an impossible treat? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: FREE LUNCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: an impossible treat\n=as in 'there's no such thing as a free lunch'\n (Cheerful **n**)*, including the end of\u00a0[negotiatio]**n**[negotiatio]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Derby maybe, having turned up in a shawl (7)","output":"### Answer: TALLITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: shawl\n=Jewish prayer shawl\n TILL=\"Dig\" in HAT=\"Derby, maybe\"; all reversed\/\"turned 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: Muscular problem the old man has to fight against endlessly (7)","output":"### Answer: PARESIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Muscular problem\n=a partial paralysis\n PA=\"old man\"; plus RESIS[t]=\"fight against\" without its 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: Thief\u00a0who can be heard going through papers (7)","output":"### Answer: RUSTLER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Thief\ndouble 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: Some from Provence with piano tune conveying gloom (7)","output":"### Answer: DESPAIR \n ### Explanation: Definition: gloom\nDES=\"Some\" in French\/\"from Provence\"; plus P[iano]; plus AIR=\"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: Be enthralled by this person's contribution to framework (1-4)","output":"### Answer: I-BEAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: contribution to framework\n=a metal girder in the shape of an 'I'\n BE, inside I AM='this person is'=\"this person'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: Tawdry, casual fling is enthralling! (6)","output":"### Answer: SHODDY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tawdry\nODD=\"casual\" as in occasional and unorganised; with SHY=throw=\"fling\" 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: Extremely aloof, graceful and rich (8)","output":"### Answer: AFFLUENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rich\nthe extremes of A[loo]F; plus FLUENT=\"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: Confused, at heart, by most recent setback for game (6)","output":"### Answer: FUTSAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: game\n=a variant of football on a small pitch\n the heart of [Con]FU[sed]; plus LAST=\"most recent\" reversed\/\"set 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: Patrick oddly ignored constellation without a red giant (8)","output":"### Answer: ARCTURUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: red giant\n=a red giant star\n odd letters of [P]**A**[t]**R**[i]**C**[k] *are ignored*; plus **T**a**URUS**=\"constellation 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: Enters damaging struggle for promotion (14)","output":"### Answer: AGGRANDISEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: promotion\n(Enters damaging)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 intellectual ringing round miners (10)","output":"### Answer: MONUMENTAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Impressive\nMENTAL=\"intellectual\" around: O=\"round\" plus NUM=National Union of Mineworkers"}
{"instruction":"You 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 thumb regularly on front of sill (4)","output":"### Answer: STUB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hit\nregular letters from T[h]U[m]B; after S[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: Lustful Liberal Democrat restrained by pair with common sense (10)","output":"### Answer: LIBIDINOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lustful\nLIB[eral]; plus D[emocrat] in II=two=\"pair\"; plus NOUS=\"common 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: Aren't sorry to interrupt relations between Mars and Venus, perhaps (14)","output":"### Answer: INTERPLANETARY \n ### Explanation: Definition: between Mars and Venus, perhaps\n(Aren't)* inside INTERPLAY=\"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: Being sexist in guest house (8)","output":"### Answer: EXISTING \n ### Explanation: Definition: Being\nhoused inside [s]EXIST IN G[uest]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Jill and Tony half-cut after second cocktail (6)","output":"### Answer: MOJITO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cocktail\nJI[ll] and TO[ny] after MO[ment]=\"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: Brilliant storybooks ultimately enhance childhood (8)","output":"### Answer: TALENTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brilliant\n**TALE**=\"story\" plus **N**[ew] **T**[estament]=\"books\" plus the ultimate letters of [enhanc]**E** [childhoo]**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: Reverse right away from acid on motorway (6)","output":"### Answer: MISHAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reverse\nr[ight] removed from SHArP=\"acid\"; after MI=M1=\"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: Remove papers from aforementioned iron strongbox (4)","output":"### Answer: SAFE \n ### Explanation: Definition: strongbox\nremove ID=\"papers\" from SAid=\"aforementioned\"; plus FE=chemical symbol for \"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: Start to fall off wagon after 31 days in shape (7)","output":"### Answer: OCTAGON \n ### Explanation: Definition: shape\n[w]AGON after OCT[ober]=\"31 days\"\n Of the other 31 day months [Jan\/Mar\/May\/Jul\/Aug\/Dec], DECAGON would also give the name of a 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: Simplified drawings of clouds over Indian city (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAGRAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Simplified drawings\nDIMS=\"clouds\" around AGRA=\"Indian 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: How's your father, if air con not working? (11)","output":"### Answer: FORNICATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: How's your father\n(if air con 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: Female officer promoted to protect a state (6)","output":"### Answer: LATHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: state\n=an agitated state\n HER=\"Female\"; after LT=lieutenant=\"officer\" promoted to the top of the word, and around 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: Serious student stripped on street (7)","output":"### Answer: EARNEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Serious\n[l]EARNE[r]=\"student\" stripped of its outer letters; plus 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: Raised objection, piercing sex organs in experimental locations (4,5)","output":"### Answer: TESTTUBES \n ### Explanation: Definition: experimental locations\nBUT=\"objection\" reversed\/\"Raised\"; inside TESTES=\"sex organs\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 of Lennon, voice for pacifism (3-8)","output":"### Answer: NONVIOLENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: pacifism\n(Lennon 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: Legless chaps touring Rhode Island with time for fun (9)","output":"### Answer: MERRIMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: fun \nMERMEN=\"Legless chaps\", having fish-like lower halves; around R[hode] I[sland]; plus 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: Some ascendant yogis outrival masters (8)","output":"### Answer: VIRTUOSI \n ### Explanation: Definition: masters\nhidden reversed\/\"Some ascendant\" in [yog]IS OUTRIV[al]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 criticism of 6 musicians online (7)","output":"### Answer: VITRIOL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bitter criticism\nVI=6 in Roman numerals; plus TRIO=\"musicians\"; \"on\/line\"=> on 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: Fearful and upset, I therefore shut up (7)","output":"### Answer: OGREISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fearful\nreversal\/\"upset\" of I ERGO=\"I therefore\"; plus SH=shhh!=\"shut 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: Chromium and bronze around east of Mediterranean island (6)","output":"### Answer: CRETAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: of Mediterranean island\nCR=chemical symbol for Chromium; plus TAN=\"bronze\"; around 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: 6 foot of cantankerous pensioner (4)","output":"### Answer: SOAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: 6\n=LATHER\n the foot or end of [cantankerou]S; plus OAP=old age pensioner"}
{"instruction":"You 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 said when one's due to be cuddled by future partner (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: GET A ROOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: What's said when one's due to be cuddled by future partner\n**ETA**=estimated time of arrivale=\"What's said when one's due\"; inside\/\"cuddled by\" **GROOM**=\"future partner\"; &lit 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: Rubber rings held by campaigners next to motorway (6)","output":"### Answer: CONDOM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rubber\n**O** and **O**=\"rings\"; held by **CND**=Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, plus **M**[otorway]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 big top is making you upset (7)","output":"### Answer: CAPSIZE \n ### Explanation: Definition: making you upset\nCAP SIZE=\"How big top is\", as cap=top of e.g. a 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: He checks the blue pens qualify (7)","output":"### Answer: SPASSKY \n ### Explanation: Definition: He checks\n=Russian chess player , i.e. someone who 'checks' the opponent's king\n SKY=\"the blue\" around PASS=\"qualify\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 foundation course (5)","output":"### Answer: ROUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: course\nsounds like 'root'=\"foundation\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 popular bit of summer course in Russia (9)","output":"### Answer: INAUGURAL \n ### Explanation: IN**=\"popular\", plus **AUG**[ust]=\"bit of summer\", plus **URAL**=Russian river or \"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-speak on the BBC, able to get translated (12)","output":"### Answer: TECHNOBABBLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: IT-speak\n(on the BBC 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: Act of authorising goal line technology, init\u00adially, is complex (12)","output":"### Answer: LEGALISATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Act of authorising\n(goal line **t** is)*, with the initial from\u00a0**t**[echnology] \u2013 but this is missing a second '**a**' and would give 'legislation' but not LEGALISATION\u2026\n is \"initially\" also meant to apply to **a**[uthorisaton]?"}
{"instruction":"You 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 early bet inform odds, when backing one to get up? (4,5)","output":"### Answer: MONT BLANC \n ### Explanation: Definition: one to get up?\n=something to climb\/get up\n the odd letters from **C**[a]**N** [e]**A**[r]**L**[y] **B**[e]**T** [i]**N**[f]**O**[r]**M**, reversed\/\"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: Please tell leader off (5)","output":"### Answer: ELATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Please\n[r]ELATE=\"tell\" without its leading 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: Alternatively, ten said aid sent as I tend to fracture after separation (7)","output":"### Answer: INSTEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Alternatively\n(ten said)*, (aid sent)*, (as I tend)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 item in entrants' pockets (7)","output":"### Answer: EMINENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Famous\nHidden in [it]EM IN ENT[rants']"}
{"instruction":"You 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 crossword finally found in papers taken by woman (6)","output":"### Answer: HIDDEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Cryptic\nfinal letter of [crosswor]**D**, in **ID**=\"papers\", all inside **HEN**=\"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: Felt constituent's very large following when leading (8)","output":"### Answer: ASBESTOS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Felt constituent\n=a constituent\/ingredient in making felt insulation\n **O**\/**S**=oversize=\"very large\", following **AS**=\"when\" plus **BEST**=\"leading\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 driven tooth upwards, colliding with craft (2-4)","output":"### Answer: GO-CART \n ### Explanation: Definition: It's driven\n**COG**=\"tooth\" reversed\/\"upwards\"; plus **ART**=\"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: Pushy parent ultimately spreading disease (6)","output":"### Answer: TYPHUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: disease\n(Pushy **t**)*, using [paren]**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: Object forcefully as her allies crumbled (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RAISE HELL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Object forcefully\n(as her allies)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 item in bedroom\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it won't happen again! (3-5,5)","output":"### Answer: ONE NIGHT STAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Joined item in bedroom\nONE=\"Joined\", plus NIGHTSTAND=\"item in 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: Swinger didn't get called (5)","output":"### Answer: ORANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Swinger\nO=zero, RANG=\"called\", or 'no one 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: Writer comes after top journo over detail (8)","output":"### Answer: DESCRIBE \n ### Explanation: Definition: detail\nSCRIBE=\"Writer\", after ED=\"top journo\" reversed\/\"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: Yes, a film about insects (8)","output":"### Answer: MAYFLIES \n ### Explanation: Definition: insects\n(Yes a 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: These in stock? Sees at ground (6,7)","output":"### Answer: SEASON TICKETS \n ### Explanation: Definition: These in stock? Sees at ground\n(*in* stock sees at)*, with \"ground\" as the anagrind \u2013* Edit thanks to Greensward"}
{"instruction":"You 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 for return of issue once (2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: AT ONE TIME \n ### Explanation: Definition: once\n**ATONE**=\"Pay for\", plus reversal\/\"return\" of **EMIT**=\"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: Prize bull's a bit big (8)","output":"### Answer: PLUMPISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a bit big\nPLUM=\"Prize\" plus PISH=nonsense=\"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: Worried about gonads, ie balls (8)","output":"### Answer: AGONISED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Worried\n(gonads ie)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 secretary's cleavage (6)","output":"### Answer: PARENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bring up\nPA=personal assistant=\"secretary\"; plus RENT=\"cleavage\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 privates switched positions (6)","output":"### Answer: TESTES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Some privates\nset='position' so SET SET=\"positions\", reversed\/\"switched\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 resounding upturns when there's no resistance (5)","output":"### Answer: BREVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Note\n=a length of note in music\n [**r**]EVERB=\"resounding\", reversed\/\"upturns\" and minus **r**[esistance]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flog rubbish outside hospital (6)","output":"### Answer: THRASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flog\nTRASH=\"rubbish\" outside H[ospital]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 race to cover cheek with measuring equipment (7)","output":"### Answer: CALIPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: measuring equipment\n(race)*, around LIP=\"cheek\"=impudence"}
{"instruction":"You 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 pretty flower given to pretty Sue (9)","output":"### Answer: PROSECUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sue\nP[retty]; plus ROSE=\"flower\"; plus CUTE=\"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: Company doctor returned small trousers (5)","output":"### Answer: CORDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: trousers\nCO[mpany]; plus reversal of DR=\"doctor\"; plus S[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: King tucked into tail of powerful animal (5)","output":"### Answer: RATEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: animal\n=a badger-like animal\n R[ex]=\"King\"; plus ATE=\"tucked into\"; plus [powerfu]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: Tough soldiers meeting one protected by mum (9)","output":"### Answer: RESILIENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tough\nR[oyal] E[ngineers]=\"soldiers\"; plus I=\"one\" inside SILENT=\"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: Leaders in Danish economics squander small fortune (7)","output":"### Answer: DESTINY \n ### Explanation: Definition: fortune\nD[anish] E[conomics] S[quander]; plus TINY=\"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: Get even with a very English earl (6)","output":"### Answer: AVENGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get even\nA V[ery] ENG[lish] 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: Travel by punt clutching stem of tall glass (6)","output":"### Answer: GOBLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: glass\nGO=\"Travel\"; plus BET=\"punt\" around [tal]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: Fish cakes cooked with lemon and soy (7,6)","output":"### Answer: SOCKEYE SALMON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fish\n(cakes lemon soy)"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 bird consumed every second? (9)","output":"### Answer: ALTERNATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: every second\n=as in \"every second\" day=> ALTERNATE days\n A L[arge], plus TERN=\"bird\", 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: Business without exper\u00adience of river (5)","output":"### Answer: INDUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: river\nINDUS[**try**]=\"Business\", minus **try**=\"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: Animal covering about one lot of plants (5)","output":"### Answer: CACTI \n ### Explanation: Definition: lot of plants\nCAT=\"Animal\", around C[irca]=\"about\"; plus I=\"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: American cake decoration sprinkled on praline (9)","output":"### Answer: NONPAREIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: American cake decoration\nsee link\n (on praline)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 leading to death of herald (7)","output":"### Answer: PORTEND \n ### Explanation: Definition: herald\nPORT=\"Drink\"; plus 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: Tread designed to accommodate drill narrowing at one end (7)","output":"### Answer: TAPERED \n ### Explanation: Definition: narrowing at one end\n(Tread)* around PE=physical education=\"drill\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 finally found in bottom shelter (5)","output":"### Answer: ROOST \n ### Explanation: Definition: shelter\n[Egg]S inside ROOT=\"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: Plant English tree in peaceful surroundings (5,4)","output":"### Answer: STEEL MILL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Plant\nE[nglish] ELM=\"tree\"; in STILL=\"peaceful\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 given more by leader of affluent part of London (7)","output":"### Answer: CHELSEA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of London\nCH[urch]; plus ELSE=in addition=\"more\"; plus A[ffluent]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 cola left in pub (5)","output":"### Answer: LOCAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: pub\n(cola)* plus 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: Head of oceanography leaving unfortunate dog for shark (9)","output":"### Answer: PORBEAGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shark\n**o**[ceanography] leaving P[**o**]OR=\"unfortunate\"; plus BEAGLE=\"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: Move after low mark's awarded following another crack at exam (6)","output":"### Answer: RESITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Move\nE=\"low mark\" after RESIT=\"another crack at 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: Game is mine (6)","output":"### Answer: QUARRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\ndouble definition: =a hunted animal; or =a location for mining"}
{"instruction":"You 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 underwear found in high performance vehicle (6,3)","output":"### Answer: SPORTS CAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: high performance vehicle\nSCAR=\"Mark\" under SPORT=\"wear\", i.e. \"under\/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: Had a nice buffet including Latin-American dish (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCHILADA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dish\n(Had a nice)*, around L[atin] \u2013 Edit thanks to Trismegistus"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Practised style of jazz outside off-limits diner (7)","output":"### Answer: TRAINED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Practised\nTRAD[itional] jazz; around [d]INE[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: Woman is returned to earth (6)","output":"### Answer: SIENNA \n ### Explanation: Definition: earth\n=a pigment made from earth\n ANNE=\"Woman\", plus IS; all reversed\/\"returned\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to include afterthought on one line over letter (7)","output":"### Answer: EPSILON \n ### Explanation: Definition: letter\n**EN**=a measurement of distance or \"Space\" in printing; around all of: **PS**=postscript=\"afterthought\" plus **I**=\"one\" **L**[ine] **O**[ver]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 graduate given Dutch contraceptive (6)","output":"### Answer: MADCAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Reckless\nM[aster of] A[rts]=\"graduate\"; plus D[utch]; plus cervical CAP=\"contraceptive\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 level increase (5)","output":"### Answer: RAISE \n ### Explanation: Definition: increase\nsounds like 'raze', to level 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: Vision of drink spiked with drug (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Vision\nDRAM=\"drink\" around E[cstasy]=\"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: His job involves looking after the kids (8)","output":"### Answer: GOATHERD \n ### Explanation: Definition: His job involves looking after the kids\ncryptic definition \u2013 kid as in a young 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: Row caused by an underwired bra? (4-2)","output":"### Answer: BUST-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Row\nan underwired bra might hold a BUST 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: Banter may become hurtful in time (8)","output":"### Answer: BADINAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Banter\nBAD=\"hurtful\"; plus IN; plus AGE=\"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: Remarkable\u00a0way to communicate (6)","output":"### Answer: SIGNAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Remarkable\ndouble 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: Looker for work has a twitch (5)","output":"### Answer: OPTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Looker\n=an eye\n OP[us]=\"work\"; plus TIC=\"twitch\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 one's restored tools (5,4)","output":"### Answer: TENON SAWS \n ### Explanation: Definition: tools\n(Wants 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: It has many stamps on it (6,6)","output":"### Answer: PARADE GROUND \n ### Explanation: Definition: It has many stamps on it\ncryptic definition, as in feet stamping"}
{"instruction":"You 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 merchants? (4,8)","output":"### Answer: DRUG PEDDLERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Speed merchants\ncryptic definition \u2013 Speed as in 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: Prisoners closely linked at work (5,4)","output":"### Answer: CHAIN GANG \n ### Explanation: Definition: Prisoners closely linked at work\ncryptic 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: The French male remains in control (5)","output":"### Answer: LEASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: control\nLE=\"The\" [in] French, and male as opposed to 'la' for female; plus ASH=\"remains\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 nights being disturbed (6)","output":"### Answer: THINGS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Objects\n(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: An odd escort for an older person (8)","output":"### Answer: ANCESTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: older person\nAN; plus (escort)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 fruit on entering (6)","output":"### Answer: DONATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Give\nDATE=\"fruit\" with ON 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: Gangly English teacher put under pressure (6,2)","output":"### Answer: LEANED ON \n ### Explanation: Definition: put under pressure\nLEAN=\"Gangly\" plus E[nglish] plus DON=\"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: Ape a historian (6)","output":"### Answer: GIBBON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ape\ndouble definition: the historian is Edward Gibbon famous for his account of the decline and fall 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: Searching investigations, by all accounts (6)","output":"### Answer: AUDITS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Searching investigations, by all accounts\ncryptic definition, as in financial 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: Assistance to get to grips with an American's greeting (9)","output":"### Answer: HANDCLASP \n ### Explanation: Definition: American's greeting\n=US term for a handshake\n HAND=\"Assistance\"; plus CLASP=\"get to grips\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 he can be relied upon for dex\u00adterity (5-4,3)","output":"### Answer: RIGHT HAND MAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Presumably he can be relied upon for dex\u00adterity\ncryptic definition \u2013 dexterity originally referred to right-handedness"}
{"instruction":"You 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 (5)","output":"### Answer: UNION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Harmony\ndouble 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: Mythical king who never quite got what he wanted (8)","output":"### Answer: TANTALUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mythical king who never quite got what he wanted\nsee \u2013 Tantalus was tormented in the afterlife by things just outside of his reach"}
{"instruction":"You 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 new ideas for making a defence work (8)","output":"### Answer: PALISADE \n ### Explanation: Definition: defence work\nPAL=\"Friend\"; plus (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: Military wit? (12)","output":"### Answer: INTELLIGENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: wit\nreference to 'Military 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: Sort of ruler and a clergyman overseeing several parishes (5,4)","output":"### Answer: RURAL DEAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: clergyman overseeing several parishes\n(ruler 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: Taught to be literate (8)","output":"### Answer: EDUCATED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Taught\ndouble 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: Length of time around it varied (8)","output":"### Answer: DURATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: Length of time\n(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: Bluff king and his little successor brought to a stop (6)","output":"### Answer: HALTED \n ### Explanation: Definition: brought to a stop\n\"Bluff king\" HAL was a nickname for Henry VIII; with TED=Edward VI, his sucessor"}
{"instruction":"You 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 ferry operator taking late arrivals (6)","output":"### Answer: CHARON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek ferry operator taking late arrivals\nThe Greek ferryman of the dead, i.e. \"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: Strange thing, but it's time for bed (5)","output":"### Answer: NIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: it's time for bed \n(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: \"O joy\", leader expressed, on island's remoteness (9)","output":"### Answer: ISOLATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: remoteness\n**O**; plus [e]**LATION**=\"joy\" without its \"leader\"; all after **IS**[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: An interminable case in courts (5)","output":"### Answer: ATRIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: courts\n=plural of atrium, a courtyard\n **A TRIA**[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: Restraint that's surprising after company stops one retiring (7)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Restraint\n=as in being careful not to waste resources\n **MY**=as in 'oh my!'=\"that's surprising\"; after **CO**[mpany] inside **ONE** reversed\/\"retiring\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Elf to fix protector to boot (7)","output":"### Answer: HOBNAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: protector to boot\n=a strong nail used in horseshoes\n **HOB**=a mischievous spirit, as in hobgoblin=\"Elf\"; plus **NAIL**=\"fix\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 with ease? Yes and no (5)","output":"### Answer: WREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Extract\n=to Extract, but not with ease\n **W**[ith] **REST**=\"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: Spray dazed rebel in US (9)","output":"### Answer: NEBULISER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an atomiser, something used to spray a fine mist\n (rebel in 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: Consider\u00a0what cashiers do with banked cash? (4,4,7)","output":"### Answer: TAKE INTO ACCOUNT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Consider\ndouble definition, one cryptic\/indirect"}
{"instruction":"You 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 doctor perkily penning note: \"site access here\" (9)","output":"### Answer: HYPERLINK \n ### Explanation: Definition: site access here\n=a link to access a website\n **H**[ospital]; plus (perkily)* with \"doctor\" as the anagrind around **N**[ote]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Browned dish \u2013 stuff with posh filling (5)","output":"### Answer: SAUTE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Browned dish\n**SATE**=\"stuff\", with **U**=upper-class=\"posh\" 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: Frail UK citizen is going to broadcast (7)","output":"### Answer: BRITTLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frail\nhomophone\/'broadcast' of: Brit'll=Brit will=\"UK citizen is going 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: Fruit spread with snappy packaging (7)","output":"### Answer: CURRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fruit\n**RAN**=\"spread\", as in colours running in the wash; inside **CURT**=\"snappy\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 officer's trapped here in France (5)","output":"### Answer: LICIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Legal\n**LT**=lieutenant=\"officer\"; around **ICI**=\"here\" 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: Missionary pursues sailor wearing his hat (9)","output":"### Answer: TARPAULIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: his hat\n=a sailor's waterproof hat\n **PAUL** the Apostle=\"Missionary\"; after **TAR**=\"sailor\"; plus **IN**=\"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: What could delay paper? One's spelling! (4,6)","output":"### Answer: TIME SWITCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: What could delay\n=a device to turn electric devices on\/off at certain times, possibly at a delay\n [The] **TIMES**=\"paper\"; plus **WITCH**=one who casts spells=>\"One's 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: A warmer kiss and cuddle that holds up the game? (4,4)","output":"### Answer: POLO NECK \n ### Explanation: Definition: A warmer\n**NECK**=\"kiss and cuddle\"; after **POLO**=\"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: Frisk roughly five or ten at first (6)","output":"### Answer: CAVORT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Frisk\n**CA**=circa=\"roughly\"; plus **V**=\"five\" in Roman numerals\"; plus **OR T**[en]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 Irish lady regularly displays cunning? (4)","output":"### Answer: WILY \n ### Explanation: Definition: cunning\nregular letters [every third letter] from [Ho]**W** [Ir]**I**[sh] **L**[ad]**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: Supply lab with kitchen solvent (2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: IN THE BLACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: solvent\n=with enough cash to settle all debts\n (lab kitchen)* \u2013 \"Supply\" or supple-y is the 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: Type of acid Spooner's delivered to prevent wind (8)","output":"### Answer: CARBOLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Type of acid\nSpoonerism of **BAR COLIC**=\"prevent 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: Brothers greatly welcoming sacred teaching on Sunday (6)","output":"### Answer: FRIARS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Brothers\n**FAR**=to a great extent=\"greatly\"; around **R**[eligious] **I**[nstruction]=\"sacred teaching\"; plus **S**[unday]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Event giving rise to Liberal party (4)","output":"### Answer: BALL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Event\nreversal of **L**[iberal] plus **LAB**[our]=\"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: Foods unhappy men trust in (10)","output":"### Answer: NUTRIMENTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Foods\n(men trust 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: Paying again for making withdrawal (10)","output":"### Answer: RETREATING \n ### Explanation: Definition: making withdrawal\n**RE**\u2013**TREATING** someone to e.g. have lunch on you=\"Paying again 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: Provoke and mock bishop coming in for mass (8)","output":"### Answer: IRRITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Provoke\n**I**[**m**]**ITATE**=\"mock\"; with **R**[ight] **R**[everend]=\"bishop\" replacing **m**[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: Pants from North America in exotic blue (8)","output":"### Answer: UNUSABLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pants\n=Pants as in awful, worthless**\n N**[orth] **USA** in (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: Royal knight in charge (6)","output":"### Answer: PRINCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Royal\n**N**=\"knight\" in chess notation; in **PRICE**=\"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: One form of water runs into another (6)","output":"### Answer: STREAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: One form of water\nI originally thought this was\u00a0**R**[iver] in **STEAM**\u00a0with a possible &lit definition; but **R**[uns] in **STEAM** seems more likely"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0sash and strip\u00a0zip (4)","output":"### Answer: BELT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bash\nquadruple definition: =Bash=strike forcefully; =sash=a band worn around the waist; =strip=a strait or narrow area of land; =zip=to move very 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: Wind: constant feature of 19 (4)","output":"### Answer: CURL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wind\n=Wind as in the verb pronounced 'wined'\n **C**[onstant]; plus **URL**=web address that a HYPERLINK points 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: Boatman's officer behind reported alternative to reduce manpower (8)","output":"### Answer: AUTOMATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: reduce manpower\n**MATE**=\"Boatman's officer\"; behind '**AU**' which sounds like 'or'=\"reported alternative\" plus **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: Rock\u00a0fissure (5)","output":"### Answer: CRACK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock\ndouble def, with \"Rock\"=CRACK 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: Tiring party, breaking rocks perhaps (4,6)","output":"### Answer: HARD LABOUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: breaking rocks perhaps\n**HARD**=\"Tiring\" plus **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: Clue for g-giant piece of rock (10)","output":"### Answer: GOBSTOPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: giant piece of rock\n=as in a hard piece of rock candy \u2013 see 'GOB'S TOPPER' would be a clue indicating the top letter of **G**OB => \"Clue for **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: First Lord? That's one way (8)","output":"### Answer: EARLIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: First\n**EARL**=\"Lord\"; plus **I.E.**=that is=\"That's\"; plus **ST**[reet]=\"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: Fragments of rock in broken English (7)","output":"### Answer: SHINGLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fragments of rock\n(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: Fragments of rock etc falling for long, long time, identity sinister at first (7)","output":"### Answer: LEONIDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Fragments of rock etc falling\n**L**[ong]; plus **EON**=\"long time\"; plus **ID**[entity]; plus **S**[inister]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 empty fragments of rock change direction for print worker (8)","output":"### Answer: ENGRAVER \n ### Explanation: Definition: print worker\n**E**[ve]**N** emptied of its inner letters; plus **GRAVE**[**L**] with **L**[eft] changing direction to **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: Wooden feature seen in wharf or estuary (6)","output":"### Answer: FOREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wooden feature\nHidden in [whar]**F OR EST**[uary]"}
{"instruction":"You are 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 used to temper as Hammers play? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: PIANO TUNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: One's used to temper as Hammers play?\ncryptic definition referring to the temperament and Hammers of a piano"}
{"instruction":"You 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 rock found in Ireland (4)","output":"### Answer: CORK \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in Ireland\n=a city in Ireland\n (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: Gloomy rapper with role in record company (5)","output":"### Answer: DREAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gloomy\n**DRE**=\"rapper\" []; plus **A**&**R**=Artists and Repertoire, part of a 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: They conclude jokes about genitals must be cut (3,5)","output":"### Answer: TAG LINES \n ### Explanation: Definition: They conclude jokes\n=punch lines\n (genitals)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 smart! 20 might, if depicting Morse (3,1,4)","output":"### Answer: CUT A DASH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look smart\nan engraver might CUT A DASH or some dots, if carving out 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: Charge boy that hides heart of stone (4)","output":"### Answer: LOAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: Charge\n**LAD**=\"boy\"; around the heart of [st]**O**[ne]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Peril in rock garden (6)","output":"### Answer: DANGER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Peril\n(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: Key change to fragments of rock found in Scotland (7)","output":"### Answer: PEEBLES \n ### Explanation: Definition: found in Scotland\n=a town in Scotland\n **PE**[**B**]**BLES**=\"fragments of rock\" with **B** changed to **E**, both musical keys"}
{"instruction":"You 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 defectors removed without penalty! (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SCOT FREE \n ### Explanation: Definition: without penalty\n([**d**]efectors)*, without the **d** because \"removed\"=> 'remove \/\u00a0**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: Eccentric part for outspoken drag queen crusader (10)","output":"### Answer: CAMPAIGNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: crusader\n**CAM**=\"Eccentric part\"*; plus **PAIGN** which sounds like 'pain'=\"outspoken drag\"**; plus **ER**=\"queen\" \n*Eccentric meaning set off-centre, and a cam is off-centre or irregularly shaped around a rotating shaft, transferring rotational movement to another part of the mechanism\n **'drag' as in something tedious or tiresome to 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: They take terrible risks, taking on ultimate incline (6)","output":"### Answer: SKIERS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They take terrible risks, taking on ultimate incline\n(risks)* around [inclin]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: Sold with shop's label, drab first two sent back and despoiled (3-7)","output":"### Answer: OWN BRANDED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sold with shop's label\n**BROWN**=\"drab\"; with the first two letters sent back; plus **AND**; plus (**de**)*=\"**de** \/ spoiled\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 flowing? Rock on, John (8)","output":"### Answer: LAVATORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: John\n**TORY**=\"Party\"; with **LAVA**='flowing rock' on 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: Tactful signal in Morse about loose rock (8)","output":"### Answer: DISCREET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tactful\n**DIT**=dot or \"signal in Morse\" code; around **SCREE**=\"loose 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: Rock tearing asunder (7)","output":"### Answer: GRANITE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rock\n(tearing)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 sneak in and ask for nymphs (6)","output":"### Answer: NAIADS \n ### Explanation: Definition: nymphs\nregular letters from [s]**N**[e]**A**[k] **I**[n] **A**[n]**D** [a]**S**[k]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 around for first signs of fragments of rock and stone, perhaps (6)","output":"### Answer: FORAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Look around for\nfirst letters of **F**[ragments] **O**[f] **R**[ock]; plus **AGE**=\"stone, perhaps\" as in the Stone Age vs the Bronze 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: Contribute less in fragment of rock? (4)","output":"### Answer: CHIP \n ### Explanation: Definition: fragment of rock\n**CHIP IN**=\"Contribute\", minus the **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: Senior officer I covered with dirt-like slimy stuff (6)","output":"### Answer: MUCOID \n ### Explanation: Definition: like slimy stuff\n**C**[ommanding] **O**[fficer], plus **I**; inside **MUD**=\"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: Hybrid child receiving letter from Athens (8)","output":"### Answer: MINOTAUR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hybrid\n**MINOR**=\"child\" taking in **TAU**=\"letter from Athens\"\/from 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: Want the French to be annoying (6)","output":"### Answer: NEEDLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: be annoying\n**NEED**=\"Want\"; plus **LE**=\"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: Is like \"running water\", infiltrating bogus food item (4,4)","output":"### Answer: FISHCAKE \n ### Explanation: Definition: food item\n**IS**, plus **H**[ot] and **C**[old]=\"like running water\"; all inside **FAKE**=\"bogus\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 to make off with most of capital (4,7)","output":"### Answer: RAVI SHANKAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Musician\n=the sitar player \u2013 see \n **RAVISH**=\"to make off with\"; plus **ANKAR**[a]=\"most of [the Turkish] 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: Not beginning to flag pain (7)","output":"### Answer: ANGUISH \n ### Explanation: Definition: pain\n[L]**ANGUISH**=\"flag\" without its beginning 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: Get rid of bouncer and hawker (4,3)","output":"### Answer: ROOT OUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Get rid of\n**ROO**=kangaroo=\"bouncer\"; plus **TOUT**=\"hawker\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 wake up, accepting Flynn's cross-dressing persona (7,4)","output":"### Answer: TROUSER ROLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: cross-dressing persona\n=a role where an actress appears in male clothing\n **T**[ime] plus **ROUSE**=\"wake up\"; around **ERROL** Flynn"}
{"instruction":"You 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 at risk, adopting a system of measurement (8)","output":"### Answer: IMPERIAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: system of measurement\n**IMPERIL**=\"Put at risk\", around **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: Half of hair lotion put around part of London (6)","output":"### Answer: BALHAM \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of London\nHalf of **HA**[ir]; with **BALM**=\"lotion\" 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: Very devout, hot and reportedly sour (8)","output":"### Answer: HASSIDIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Very devout\n**H**[ot]; plus a homophone of 'acidic'=\"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: Socialist revolutionary eating pub lunch (6)","output":"### Answer: DINNER \n ### Explanation: Definition: lunch\n**RED**=\"Socialist\", reversed\/\"revolutionary\"; around **INN**=\"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: Rising operettist excising an intestinal growth (6)","output":"### Answer: VILLUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: intestinal growth\n=a hairlike growth in the lining of the small intestine\n Arthur **SULLIV**[**an**]=\"operettist\", reversed\/\"Rising\", and with **an** 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: They expose limbs, given sweets \u2013 is drink included? (10)","output":"### Answer: MINISKIRTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: T\n**MINTS**=\"sweets', around **IS** and **KIR**=\"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: Womaniser reluctant to go to a South American city\u2026 (8)","output":"### Answer: LOTHARIO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Womaniser\n**LOTH**=variant spelling of loath=\"reluctant\"; plus **A**; plus **RIO**=\"South American 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: \u2026or mental (crazy) North American one (8)","output":"### Answer: MONTREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: North American one\n=a North American city\n (or 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: Gap between outstanding features of holiday mostly in prison (8)","output":"### Answer: CLEAVAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Gap between outstanding features\nmost of **LEAV**[e]=\"holiday\"; inside **CAGE**=\"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: A vote for German 10, or Greek hero (4)","output":"### Answer: AJAX \n ### Explanation: Definition: Greek hero\n**A**; plus **JA**=yes or \"vote\" in German; plus **X**=\"10\u2033 in Roman numerals"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to cast a lustful eye over (4)","output":"### Answer: REEL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dance\n**LEER**=\"cast a lustful eye\", reversed\/\"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: Colourless church with scent outside (10)","output":"### Answer: ACHROMATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Colourless\n**CH**[urch] with **AROMATIC**=a fragrant substance=\"scent\" outside 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: Work hard to penetrate punctuation mark by which publisher may be recognised (8)","output":"### Answer: COLOPHON \n ### Explanation: Definition: mark by which publisher may be recognised\n=a publisher's emblem\n **OP**[us]=\"Work\" plus **H**[ard]; inside **COLON**=\"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: Radish top getting into cooking vessel results in severe cold (8)","output":"### Answer: STREAMER \n ### Explanation: Definition: severe cold\n=cold as in an illness, with water streaming from the nose\n **R**[adish] in **STEAMER**=\"cooking 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: Pause for popular insect with no bottom (8)","output":"### Answer: INTERMIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Pause\n**IN**=\"popular\"; plus **TERMIT**[e]=\"insect\" without its bottom 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: I adore getting drunk with member of band's crew (6)","output":"### Answer: ROADIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: member of band's crew\n(I adore)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 friends bringing equipment to hospital (4)","output":"### Answer: KITH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Old friends\n**KIT**=\"equipment\" plus **H**[ospital]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Aquatic animal losing month's work (4)","output":"### Answer: OPUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: work\n[**oct**]**OPUS**=\"Aquatic animal\"; losing **oct**[ober]=\"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: Butterfly gives a firm penetrating nip (7)","output":"### Answer: PEACOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butterfly\n=a type of butterfly \n **A** plus **CO**[mpany]=\"firm\"; inside **PECK**=\"nip\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Shepherd spoils Prince Harry (7)","output":"### Answer: MARSHAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shepherd\n**MARS**=\"spoils\" plus **HAL**=\"Prince Harry\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Familiar eastern soft drink lacking colour (4)","output":"### Answer: PALE \n ### Explanation: Definition: lacking colour\ndouble wordplay: **PAL**=\"Familiar\" plus **E**[astern]; **P**[iano]=\"soft\" plus **ALE**=\"drink\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aglais_iohttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aglais_io"}
{"instruction":"You 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 earned rent, having boosted self-image (3-7)","output":"### Answer: EGO-TRIPPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: boosted self-image\n**E**[uropean] plus **GOT**=\"earned\" plus **RIPPED**=\"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: Inventor of Morse put off by cuts (6)","output":"### Answer: DEXTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Inventor of Morse\n=Colin DEXTER, author of the *Inspector Morse* novels \n **DETER**, with **X**=\"by\"* cutting in\n *X=\"by\" in multiplication or when describing dimensions of an object, as in '2\u00d74' = 'two-by-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: City dweller, recluse entertains prof (8)","output":"### Answer: LONDONER \n ### Explanation: Definition: City dweller\n**LONER**=\"recluse\" around **DON**=\"prof\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somebody English ousts American in cleric's place (9)","output":"### Answer: PERSONAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somebody\n**E**[nglish] replaces **A**[merican] in **PaRSONAGE**=\"cleric'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: Film companies getting rid of ten hunks (5)","output":"### Answer: STUDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: hunks\n=attractive men\n **STUDIOS**=\"Film companies\" getting rid of IO=10=\"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: Double starts to take wonder drug (5)","output":"### Answer: TWICE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Double\nstarting letters of **T**[ake] and **W**[onder], plus **ICE**=crystal meth=\"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: Witch or goddess on board (9)","output":"### Answer: SORCERESS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Witch\n**OR** plus **CERES**=Roman \"goddess\" in **S**[team]**S**[hip] or \"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: Desert ship, having trouble withdrawing plant (8)","output":"### Answer: CAMELLIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\n**CAMEL**=\"Desert ship\", plus **AIL**=\"trouble\" reversed\/\"withdrawing\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 player's rare and rather absorbing book (6)","output":"### Answer: RABBIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Novice player\n**R**[are] plus **A BIT**=\"rather\" around **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: Lady's about to retire wasted old staff (10)","output":"### Answer: NOBLEWOMAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lady\n**ON**=\"about\" reversed\/\"to retire\", plus **BLEW**=\"wasted\" plus **O**[ld] plus **MAN**=\"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: As expected, judge left for Germany at start of month (4)","output":"### Answer: DULY \n ### Explanation: Definition: As expected\n**JULY**=\"month\" with **J**[udge] leaving for **D**[eutschland]=\"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: Groom queries polite title (7)","output":"### Answer: ESQUIRE \n ### Explanation: Definition: polite title\n(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: He can't believe that he is taking part in this (7)","output":"### Answer: ATHEIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: He can't believe\nHidden in [th]**AT HE IS T**[aking]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Somewhere to display ornaments before barrier goes up (7)","output":"### Answer: ETAGERE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Somewhere to display ornaments\n**ERE**=\"before\" plus **GATE**=\"barrier\", all reversed\/\"goes 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: In Paris, it's protecting royal crown (5)","output":"### Answer: CREST \n ### Explanation: Definition: crown\n**C'EST**=\"it's\" in French or \"In Paris\", around **R**[oyal]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bird defending Victor's 25 (7)","output":"### Answer: CHEVRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: 25\n=25dn, BADGE\n **C**[ollege] plus **HERON**=\"bird\" around **V**[ictor]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 a bombastic speech about Republican (6)","output":"### Answer: ARRANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Utter\n=extreme, total\n **A RANT**=\"a bombastic speech\" around **R**[epublican]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to drink beer left in first-class (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPPORTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stay\n=a prop that holds something up\n double wordplay: **SUP PORTER**=\"drink beer\"; also **PORT**=\"left\" in **SUPER**=\"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: A 19 goes up each day in old chopper (3-4)","output":"### Answer: AXE-HEAD \n ### Explanation: Definition: old chopper\n**A**, plus **HEX**=witch=19ac, SORCERESS reversed\/\"goes up\"; plus **EA**[ch]; plus **D**[ay]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 call for rocks round, say, place to get one's bearings (7,2,4)","output":"### Answer: COLLEGE OF ARMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: place to get one's bearings\ncryptic definition: 'bearings' can mean coats of arms\n (Some call for)* around **E.G.**=\"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: Tours curse small area beside Belle Vue regularly (5,4)","output":"### Answer: SACRE BLEU \n ### Explanation: Definition: Tours curse\n=a French curse, as might be used in the French city of Tours\n **S**[mall] plus **ACRE**=\"arear\" plus regular letters from\u00a0**B**[e]**L**[l]**E** [v]**U**[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: Guardian staff apparently love new style Arsenal (7)","output":"### Answer: WEAPONS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Arsenal\n**WE**=\"Guardian staff\" plus **AP**[parently] plus **O**=\"love\" plus **N**[ew] **S**[tyle]\n 'New Style' refers to the use of the Gregorian calendar instead of the 'Old Style' Julian 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: 26 has one county singer sent up (7)","output":"### Answer: CORONET \n ### Explanation: Definition: 26 has one\n=a 26ac NOBLEWOMAN might have one\n **CO**[unty] plus **TENOR**=\"singer\" reversed\/\"sent 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: Large duke suddenly starts confining guards (7)","output":"### Answer: SHIELDS \n ### Explanation: Definition: guards\n**L**[arge] **D**[uke]; confined in **SHIES**=recoils or shrinks from something alarming=\"suddenly starts\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 cow could be Daisy (6)","output":"### Answer: FLOWER \n ### Explanation: Definition: could be Daisy\n**F**[ine] plus **LOWER**=\"cow\", an animal that makes a lowing 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: Mark's invited around midnight (5)","output":"### Answer: BADGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mark\n**BADE**=\"invited\" around the middle of [ni]**G**[ht]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 bar is bright! (6)","output":"### Answer: CLEVER \n ### Explanation: C**[harlie] plus **LEVER**=\"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: Lubricant gives King George comfort (6)","output":"### Answer: GREASE \n ### Explanation: G**[eorge] **R**[ex]=\"King George\" plus **EASE**=\"comfort\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 gets change of riding gear (6)","output":"### Answer: HALTER \n ### Explanation: H**=heroin=\"Horse\" plus **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: Declare girl's a lightweight? (8)","output":"### Answer: ANNOUNCE \n ### Explanation: ANN**=\"girl\" plus **OUNCE**=\"light \/ 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: Let\u00a0rip (4)","output":"### Answer: RENT \n ### Explanation: double definition: =\"Let\" to a tenant; also =\"rip\" or 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: Dope found in most uncommon jungle (4,6)","output":"### Answer: RAIN FOREST \n ### Explanation: INFO**=\"Dope\"; in **RAREST**=\"most uncommon\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Inspire union member in place of reception (7,4)","output":"### Answer: DRAWING ROOM \n ### Explanation: DRAW IN**=\"Inspire\"; plus **GROOM**=\"union 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: Insect repellent sprayed into cellar (10)","output":"### Answer: CITRONELLA \n ### Explanation: Definition: an oil made from lemongrass, also used in perfumery\n(into cellar)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 general's delight (4)","output":"### Answer: GLEE \n ### Explanation: G**[erman] plus \"general\" Robert E **LEE"}
{"instruction":"You 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 escape for mean young lady (4,4)","output":"### Answer: NEAR MISS \n ### Explanation: NEAR**=stingy=\"mean\" plus **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: Shelter without an occupant (6)","output":"### Answer: TENANT \n ### Explanation: TENT**=\"Shelter\", around\/\"without\" **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: Nobody detains a girl below the age of consent (6)","output":"### Answer: NONAGE \n ### Explanation: NONE**=\"Nobody\" around **A G**[irl]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 hold of Greek snakes (6)","output":"### Answer: GRASPS \n ### Explanation: GR**[eek] plus **ASPS**=\"snakes\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: One willing to try a rocky peak (8)","output":"### Answer: TESTATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: someone who leaves a will\n**TEST**=\"try\" plus **A TOR**=\"a 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: Inert gas in ale or porter (6)","output":"### Answer: BEARER \n ### Explanation: AR**[gon]=\"Inert gas\" in **BEER**=\"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: Ref rants about changeover (8)","output":"### Answer: TRANSFER \n ### Explanation: (Ref rants)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 contracted a fever? That's less clear! (6)","output":"### Answer: VAGUER \n ### Explanation: V**[ictoria] **R**[egina]=\"Queen Victoria\" around **AGUE**=\"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: Penny left ornamental wreath in a holiday cabin (6)","output":"### Answer: CHALET \n ### Explanation: CHA[p]LET**=\"ornamental wreath\", minus **P**[enny]"}
{"instruction":"You 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: EX**=\"old\" plus **CU'S**=chemical symbol for \"copper's\", plus **E**[rror]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Reasoned thinker's Desert Island record (11)","output":"### Answer: RATIONALIST \n ### Explanation: RAT**=change sides=\"Desert\" plus **IONA**=\"Island\" in Scotland plus **LIST**=\"record\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Factions claiming local gains (8)","output":"### Answer: WINNINGS \n ### Explanation: WINGS**=\"Factions\" around **INN**=\"local\" or 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: Musician gets an awful roasting (8)","output":"### Answer: ORGANIST \n ### Explanation: (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: I have been caught in trap and accept defeat (4,2)","output":"### Answer: GIVE IN \n ### Explanation: I'VE**=\"I have\" in **GIN**=a snare or \"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: Leading currency upset economist (6)","output":"### Answer: KEYNES \n ### Explanation: Definition: John Maynard Keynes \n**KEY**=\"Leading\"; plus **SEN**=cent in several Asian countries, reversed\/\"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: Enthusiastic gunman gets call (6)","output":"### Answer: RARING \n ### Explanation: R**[oyal] **A**[rtillery]=\"gunman\" plus **RING**=\"call\" on a 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: The way to one's heart? Quite the opposite! (6)","output":"### Answer: ARTERY \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition \u2013 it takes blood away from the heart, rather than 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: It can be wrapped round head or neck, but not heart or part of hand (6)","output":"### Answer: BANANA \n ### Explanation: Definition: part of hand\na bunch of bananas is a 'hand', with each banana counting as a 'finger'\n a **BAN**[d]**ANA** \"can be wrapped round head or neck\", without its central 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: Again inflict broken promise on sweetheart (8)","output":"### Answer: REIMPOSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Again inflict\n(promise), plus \"sweet \/ heart\"=> [sw]**E**[et]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 discovered the right glands (8)","output":"### Answer: HIGHLAND \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hill\ndiscover=>remove the covers or outer letters from: [t]**H**[e] [r]**IGH**[t] [g]**LAND**[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 poet describes love on a ship (6)","output":"### Answer: ABOARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: on a ship\n**A**, plus **BARD**=\"poet\" around **O**=\"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: Hide potential accident after 1 (4)","output":"### Answer: SKIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hide\n=the SKIN of an animal\n a BANANA SKIN creates the potential for accidents"}
{"instruction":"You 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 even orgies get supervision (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEEING \n ### Explanation: Definition: supervision\n(even 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: Altogether Dorothy's dog food ends up here (2,4)","output":"### Answer: IN TOTO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Altogether\nDorothy's dog in\u00a0*The Wizard of Oz* is called Toto"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Boozer in antiquity after 1 unstable state (8)","output":"### Answer: REPUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: after 1 unstable state\na BANANA REPUBLIC=\"unstable state\"\n PUB=\"Boozer\" in RELIC=\"antiquity\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 charm is a manifestation of it (8)","output":"### Answer: CHARISMA \n ### Explanation: Definition: manifestation of it\n(charm is 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: Praise for reforming ugly, heartless ogre (6)","output":"### Answer: EULOGY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Praise\n(ugly oe)*, where oe=o[gr]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: The end of Jacques Tati's movements in numbers (10)","output":"### Answer: STATISTICS \n ### Explanation: Definition: numbers\n[Jacque]**S**, plus **TATIS**, plus **TICS**=\"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: Leave exotic bird after 1 (4)","output":"### Answer: QUIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Leave\na bananaquit is an exotic bird \u2013 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: Heard of television offering breakfast? (6)","output":"### Answer: CEREAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: breakfast\nhomophone of 'serial'=\"television offering\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 unfortunate start in current score (8)","output":"### Answer: ACTUALLY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Really\n**U**[nfortunate] in **A**[lternating] **C**[urrent] plus **TALLY**=\"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: Formal greeting in tweet I composed (5-3)","output":"### Answer: WHITE TIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Formal\nHI=\"greeting\" in (tweet 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: Stretch to live long, they say (6)","output":"### Answer: DILATE \n ### Explanation: homophone of 'die late'=\"live 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: The kitchen Katie designed is a terrible disappointment (1,4,2,3,5)","output":"### Answer: A KICK IN THE TEETH \n ### Explanation: Definition: a terrible disappointment\n(The kitchen Katie)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 female to be pale (5)","output":"### Answer: ASHEN \n ### Explanation: Definition: pale\n**AS**=\"Like\" plus **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: Similar opening about a trademark (9)","output":"### Answer: ANALOGOUS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Similar\n**ANUS**=\"opening\" around **A LOGO**=\"a trademark\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 creatures for Spooner's numb bum (3,4)","output":"### Answer: RED DEER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Horny creatures\nSpoonerism of 'dead rear'=\"numb 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: Some 16 miracles served up by preachers (5)","output":"### Answer: IMAMS \n ### Explanation: Definition: preachers\nHidden reverse\/\"Some\u2026 served up\", in [CHARI]**SMA mi**[racles]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in empty pub (7)","output":"### Answer: PROVERB \n ### Explanation: Definition: Saw\na \"Saw\" is a saying or proverb\n **ROVER**=\"dog\" in **P**[u]**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: Wallflower flower flower (9,6)","output":"### Answer: SHRINKING VIOLET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wallflower\nalluding to the shrinking font size of '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: That can be riveting for media macho man (5,4)","output":"### Answer: PRESS STUD \n ### Explanation: Definition: That can be riveting\n=a fastener for clothes \u2013 see **PRESS**=\"media\" plus **STUD**=\"macho 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: Once more give and withdraw (7)","output":"### Answer: RETREAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: withdraw\n're-treat'=\"Once more 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: A contemptible fool swallowed shake (7)","output":"### Answer: AGITATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: shake\n**A** plus **GIT**=\"contemptible fool\" plus **ATE**=\"swallowed\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 and pudding after 1 (5)","output":"### Answer: SPLIT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Port\n=a port city in Croatia\n a BANANA SPLIT is a pudding"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Flinch from game (5)","output":"### Answer: QUAIL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Flinch\ndouble 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: Lend money to soldier for a sandwich (9)","output":"### Answer: SUBMARINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a sandwich in a long bread roll, resembling the shape of a submarine\n**SUB**=provide 'subsistence money'=\"Lend money\"; plus **MARINE**=\"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: Biblical ruler has nothing for one's spirit (4)","output":"### Answer: SOUL \n ### Explanation: S[A]UL** is the \"Biblical ruler\", with **O**=\"nothing replacing **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: One who would put away other people (8)","output":"### Answer: CANNIBAL \n ### Explanation: cryptic definition: \"put away\"=>'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: Reality truly overwhelms sex (6)","output":"### Answer: VERITY \n ### Explanation: VERY**=\"truly\" around **IT**=\"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: Stout from May to end of July (6)","output":"### Answer: MIGHTY \n ### Explanation: MIGHT**=\"May\", plus the end of [Jul]**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: Dramatic setting relies on rocks (8)","output":"### Answer: ELSINORE \n ### Explanation: Definition: the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet\n(relies 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: Deity's oversize flag (6)","output":"### Answer: OSIRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: an Egyptian god\n**OS**=oversize, plus \"flag\"=>a type of **IRIS** 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: Rank insect after fabric (8)","output":"### Answer: SERGEANT \n ### Explanation: ANT**=\"insect\" after **SERGE**=\"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: Sleeper with composer's visual aid? (8)","output":"### Answer: SPYGLASS \n ### Explanation: SPY**=\"Sleeper\" agent; plus Philip **GLASS**=\"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: Dot's fitness class at free prep (6)","output":"### Answer: PEPPER \n ### Explanation: Definition: to scatter or sprinkle something onto something else\n**P**[hysical] **E**[ducation]=\"fitness class\"; plus (prep)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 large, upwardly mobile, New York borough (8)","output":"### Answer: BROOKLYN \n ### Explanation: BROOK**=\"Tolerate\", plus **L**[arge], plus reversal of **N**[ew] **Y**[ork]\n\"upwardly mobile\" as a reversal indicator seems more suited to 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: In America it's intended to stop partner expecting\u00a0a series of games (6)","output":"### Answer: RUBBER \n ### Explanation: double definition: In America, a RUBBER is a condom, to prevent a partner from expecting a child; or a RUBBER is a series of bridge 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: Chicken's cry that hurt (6)","output":"### Answer: YELLOW \n ### Explanation: YELL** '**OW**!'=\"cry that 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: This exponent of spin\u00a0may get fired (8)","output":"### Answer: REVOLVER \n ### Explanation: double definition: something that spins; or 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: Way to say what Boatman did? (4)","output":"### Answer: ROAD \n ### Explanation: homophone of 'rowed'=\"what Boatman 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: Old man, Greek tennis champ, holding supplement (9)","output":"### Answer: GRANDADDY \n ### Explanation: GR**[eek]; plus **ANDY** Murray=\"tennis champ\" around **ADD**=\"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: Cavalryman advanced into ship at sea (5)","output":"### Answer: SPAHI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a Turkish or French Algerian cavalryman\n**A**[dvanced] inside (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: Ale houses new chain: \"Senior Inn Member\" (7)","output":"### Answer: BENCHER \n ### Explanation: Definition: a senior member of the Inns of Court \n**BEER**=\"Ale\", around **N**[ew] **CH**[ain]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 accommodates men in order \"to put muscle on the old governor\" (5)","output":"### Answer: ABBEY \n ### Explanation: Definition: it accommodates men in a monastic order\n**AB**[dominal] muscle on **BEY**=historical title for a Turkish governor"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Breathes over large lens \u2014 turned cold? (7)","output":"### Answer: ILLNESS \n ### Explanation: IS**=continues to exist=lives=\"Breathes\", around **L**[arge] and (lens)"}
{"instruction":"You 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, one right out of abandoned Verdi operas (9)","output":"### Answer: EAVESDROP \n ### Explanation: (**Verdi operas**)*, minus **i**=\"one\" and **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: Ecstasy ring expected to stock drug injector? (7)","output":"### Answer: SYRINGE \n ### Explanation: Hidden inside [Ecsta]**SY RING E**[xpected]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Entire political party rests on English statement (9)","output":"### Answer: UTTERANCE \n ### Explanation: UTTER**=\"Entire\"; plus **ANC**=African National Congress=South African political party; plus **E**[nglish]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Batman of Orpheus carelessly holding up sun god? (9)","output":"### Answer: SUPERHERO \n ### Explanation: (Orpheus)* around RE=Egyptian sun god, aka Ra"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Dissolute Wally traded in heroin (9)","output":"### Answer: SCALLYWAG \n ### Explanation: (wally)* in SCAG=\"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: Looked up on the web: \"Move both ways, under direction\" (7)","output":"### Answer: GOOGLED \n ### Explanation: GO** plus **GO** reversed=\"Move both ways\"; plus **LED**=\"under 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: Was a confessor given fresh air and drink? (7)","output":"### Answer: SANGRIA \n ### Explanation: SANG**=confessed, or turned informer; plus (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: European leader, in lead, was bloody stoned! (7)","output":"### Answer: PEBBLED \n ### Explanation: E**[uropean] in **PB**=chemical symbol for lead; plus **BLED**=\"was bloody\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 reorganising, over deputy's head (5)","output":"### Answer: ROVED \n ### Explanation: (over)* plus D[eputy]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Mere polluted with yttrium, a hard mineral (5)","output":"### Answer: EMERY \n ### Explanation: (Mere)* plus Y=chemical symbol for yttrium"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Masses of hot oil sprinkled twice over river (3,6)","output":"### Answer: HOI POLLOI \n ### Explanation: as in 'the masses'\n**H**[ot]; plus (oil oil)* around **PO**=\"river\" in 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: Literary Dick, one in a black suit (5)","output":"### Answer: SPADE \n ### Explanation: double definition: Sam SPADE is a fictional private investigator=\"Literary [private] Dick\"; and a SPADE is in a black 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: Music paper accompanying magazine (7)","output":"### Answer: RAGTIME \n ### Explanation: RAG**=\"paper\"; plus **TIME**=name of a \"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: Greek region once booted out rival every so often (7)","output":"### Answer: BOEOTIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: a region of ancient Greece\nevery other letter from **B**[o]**O**[t]**E**[d] **O**[u]**T** [r]**I**[v]**A**[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: Wide open space in hospital department (5)","output":"### Answer: AGAPE \n ### Explanation: GAP**=\"space\" in **A**&**E**=\"hospital 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: Land in the saddle? That's Turpin's job (7,2)","output":"### Answer: HOLDING UP \n ### Explanation: Dick Turpin was an English highwayman, making money HOLDING UP travellers\n**HOLDING**=property=\"Land\"; plus **UP**=on horseback=\"in the 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: It galls terribly to smell book that I can't grasp (3,3,5,2,2)","output":"### Answer: IT\u2019S ALL GREEK TO ME \n ### Explanation: or ='I can't grasp that'\n(**It galls**)*; plus **REEK**=\"smell\"; plus **TOME**=\"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: With which to see stars\u00a0become smaller (9)","output":"### Answer: TELESCOPE \n ### Explanation: double definition: the optical instrument; and its ability to collapse and shorten into 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: Authority keeps quiet (3-2)","output":"### Answer: SAY-SO \n ### Explanation: SAYS O**=>says zero\/nothing=>\"keeps 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: Expert writer's record collection (7)","output":"### Answer: ARCHIVE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a collection of [public] records\n**ARCH**=accomplished, pre-eminent=\"Expert\"; plus **I'VE**=the setter has=\"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: Gap in head painlessly fixed, I'll set out (7)","output":"### Answer: SYNAPSE \n ### Explanation: Definition: a link between neurons in the head\n(pa**i**n**l**ess**l**y)*, minus the letter's **I**'**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: Wear black uniform during early hours (5)","output":"### Answer: MOURN \n ### Explanation: U**[niform] in **MORN**=\"early 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: Father abandons French car carrying one dish (9)","output":"### Answer: ENCHILADA \n ### Explanation: F**[athe]**r** taken from [**Fr**]**ENCH**; plus **LADA**=\"car\"; around **I**=\"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: Drug dealer and pacifist? Not if nursing wound (10)","output":"### Answer: PHARMACIST \n ### Explanation: PAC[if]IST** minus \"**if**\"; around **HARM**=\"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: Plans day writing about one Asian city (8)","output":"### Answer: DIAGRAMS \n ### Explanation: D**[ay] plus **MS**=manuscript=\"writing\"; around **I**=\"one\" and **AGRA**=\"Asian 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: What's applied during period in ER (6)","output":"### Answer: IODINE \n ### Explanation: Definition: used as a disinfectant\nHidden in [per]**IOD IN E**[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: Plant on its own, name missing (4)","output":"### Answer: ALOE \n ### Explanation: ALO[n]E**=\"on its own\"; with **n**[ame] 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: What infidels do beside evil rebels (10)","output":"### Answer: DISBELIEVE \n ### Explanation: (beside 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: Ringmaster is keen to employ star (8)","output":"### Answer: ASTERISK \n ### Explanation: Hidden in [Ringm]**ASTER IS K**[een]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 artillerymen joke about origin of tanks (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGTAG \n ### Explanation: R**[oyal] **A**[rtillery]; plus **GAG**=\"joke\" around **T**[anks]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 on board primarily for everyone to appreciate (4)","output":"### Answer: FETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: on a cheese board, specifically\nfirst letters from **F**[or] **E**[veryone] **T**[o] **A**[ppreciate]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 got merry playing instrument in greenhouse, maybe (10)","output":"### Answer: HYGROMETER \n ### Explanation: Definition: an instrument to measure humidity\n(He got merry)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Amazing chap with Roman name visits friend (10)","output":"### Answer: PHENOMENAL \n ### Explanation: HE**=\"chap\" plus **NOMEN**=\"Roman [Latin for] name\", in **PAL**=\"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: Paisley goes in to bless worried Aegean islanders (8)","output":"### Answer: LESBIANS \n ### Explanation: Definition: inhabitants of Lesbos\n**IAN** Paisley ; in (bless)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Godlike, round, soft-spoken Scotsman (8)","output":"### Answer: OLYMPIAN \n ### Explanation: O**=\"round\"; plus **LYMP**=homophone of 'limp'=\"soft-spoken\"; plus [another]\u00a0**IAN**=\"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: Where Lucy did the twist with me? (6)","output":"### Answer: LYCEUM \n ### Explanation: Definition: a college\n(Lucy 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: Indy's edited by Conservative business agent (6)","output":"### Answer: SYNDIC \n ### Explanation: (Indy's)* plus **C**[onservative]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 goes over minutes for summit (4)","output":"### Answer: ACME \n ### Explanation: ACE**=\"Expert\" around **M**[inutes]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 concerning Shed faction (4)","output":"### Answer: SECT \n ### Explanation: SECRET**=\"Cryptic\", minus or 'shedding'\u00a0**RE**=\"concerning\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Padding taken advantage of by such relaxed solvers? (8,10)","output":"### Answer: ARMCHAIR DETECTIVES \n ### Explanation: Definition: relaxed solvers\na cryptic definition referring to the padding in armchairs \u2013 is there more 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: Who idly views analysis aid number two \u2014 \"full of cheap rubbish\" (5,6)","output":"### Answer: COUCH POTATO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Who idly views\n**COUCH**=\"[psycho-]analysis aid\"; plus **POO**=\"number two\" around **TAT**=\"cheap 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: Leave genetic material to regress after sulphur hazard (4,4)","output":"### Answer: SAND TRAP \n ### Explanation: Definition: hazard\n**PART**=\"Leave\" plus **DNA**=\"genetic material\", all reversed\/\"to regress\", and after **S**[ulphur]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 crime officer is after \"Cat\", once a champion driver (5,5)","output":"### Answer: TIGER WOODS \n ### Explanation: Definition: champion driver\ndefinition refering to drive shots in golf**\n WOO**=\"Court\" plus **D**[etective] **S**[ergeant]=\"crime officer\"; after **TIGER**=\"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: Top\u00a0content of rookery? (6)","output":"### Answer: MURDER \n ### Explanation: Definition: Top\ndouble definition: \"Top\"=kill; and a 'murder' of crows in a rookery"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Stitched up, confess to taking in lines (8)","output":"### Answer: OVERSEWN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Stitched up\n**OWN**=\"confess to\"; around **VERSE**=\"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: Declare it's correct to switch first and third (7)","output":"### Answer: CERTIFY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Declare it's\n**RECTIFY**=\"correct\", switching the first **R** for the third **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: Deposit unwelcome from this main fool (7)","output":"### Answer: SEAGULL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deposit unwelcome from this\n**SEA**=\"main\" plus **GULL**= gullible person=\"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: Re-engineering basics when returning x-coordinate (8)","output":"### Answer: ABSCISSA \n ### Explanation: Definition: x-coordinate\n(basics)*; plus reversal of **AS**=\"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: Philosopher's permit is useless outside Channel Isles (10)","output":"### Answer: EMPIRICIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosopher\n(permit is)* around **CI"}
{"instruction":"You 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 to reveal cracks (8)","output":"### Answer: ELEVATOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: Lift\n(to reveal)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Chartreuse, drunk by wrong set, is object of a pirate's dig? (8,5)","output":"### Answer: TREASURE CHEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: object of a pirate's dig\n(Chartreuse 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: It provides proof of ace group of detectives attending sports event (4,4)","output":"### Answer: ACID TEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: It provides proof\n**A**[ce] plus **CID**=Criminal Investigation Department=\"group of detectives\"; plus **TEST**=\"sports event\" e.g. a cricket or rugby 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: Female player's cause (6)","output":"### Answer: FACTOR \n ### Explanation: Definition: cause\n**F**[emale] plus **ACTOR**=\"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: Soldier's round embedded in battleaxe (7)","output":"### Answer: DRAGOON \n ### Explanation: Definition: Soldier\n**O**=\"round\" inside **DRAGON**=\"battleaxe\"=a formidable 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: Director of 20, covering society (South-east) (8)","output":"### Answer: SCORSESE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Director\n**SCORE**=\"20\u2033, around **S**[ociety]; plus **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: Hidden optical faculty all used up? (3,2,5)","output":"### Answer: OUT OF SIGHT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Hidden\n[I've run] OUT OF SIGHT might =\"optical faculty all used 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: Opposition chiefly to bench aid was misplaced (6,7)","output":"### Answer: SHADOW CABINET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Opposition chiefly\n(to bench aid 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: Domino cut by half-opened scissors, ones on the extreme right? (8)","output":"### Answer: FASCISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: ones on the extreme right\n**FATS** Domino the American musician , around the opening half of **SCIS**[sors]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 the day, it's viewed as wealth so wasted (4,4)","output":"### Answer: LATE SHOW \n ### Explanation: Definition: At the end of the day, it's viewed\n(wealth 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: Rag Maureen immersed in stream (6)","output":"### Answer: BEMOCK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Rag\n**MO**=\"Maureen\", inside **BECK**=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: Incomplete design made by baby's feet? (6)","output":"### Answer: PATTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: made by baby's feet?\n**PATTER**[n]=\"Incomplete 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: Teasing gets unpleasant in advancing years (8)","output":"### Answer: BADINAGE \n ### Explanation: BAD**=\"unpleasant\" + **IN** + **AGE**=\"advancing 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: Cancel without a regular publication (6)","output":"### Answer: ANNUAL \n ### Explanation: ANNUL**=\"Cancel\" around **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: Greek goddess starts to natter in king's ear (4)","output":"### Answer: NIKE \n ### Explanation: starting letters of **N**[atter] **I**[n] **K**[ing's] **E**[ar]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 valued assembly that's repaired (10)","output":"### Answer: OVERHAULED \n ### Explanation: (Hero valued)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 fighter's motorway madness (6)","output":"### Answer: MIRAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fighter as in military aircraft\n**MI**=M1=\"motorway\" + **RAGE**=\"madness\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 an end to advertising performances (8)","output":"### Answer: PREVENTS \n ### Explanation: PR EVENTS**=\"advertising 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: Notice weakness after promotion (6)","output":"### Answer: ADVICE \n ### Explanation: AD**=\"promotion\" + **VICE**=\"weakness\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 exception to topless show (6)","output":"### Answer: RESENT \n ### Explanation: [p]**RESENT**=\"show\" without its top 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: Where the striker stands for more pay (8)","output":"### Answer: INCREASE \n ### Explanation: IN CREASE**=where a cricket batsman stands while on 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: Jazz fan shot \u2014 found in the garden (6)","output":"### Answer: CATNIP \n ### Explanation: CAT**=\"Jazz fan\" + **NIP**=\"shot\" of an alcoholic 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: Scholar has sense to respect officer of the law (10)","output":"### Answer: MAGISTRATE \n ### Explanation: MA**=Master of Arts=\"Scholar\" + **GIST**=\"sense\" + **RATE**=\"respect\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 regret being faithful (4)","output":"### Answer: TRUE \n ### Explanation: T**[ime] + **RUE**=\"regret\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 of cocaine being hidden in a variety of cases (6)","output":"### Answer: ACCESS \n ### Explanation: C**[ocaine] inside (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: Delinquent having a means to follow career (8)","output":"### Answer: TEARAWAY \n ### Explanation: A WAY**=\"a means\" after **TEAR**=rush, hurry=\"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: Sailor swept up sand in church (8)","output":"### Answer: BASILICA \n ### Explanation: AB**=able-bodied seaman=\"Sailor\" reversed\/\"up\"; plus **SILICA**=\"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: Spain supports free travel (4)","output":"### Answer: RIDE \n ### Explanation: E**[spana]=\"Spain\" after **RID**=\"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: Plebeian accepting one's word of honour (6)","output":"### Answer: PAROLE \n ### Explanation: PROLE**=\"Plebeian\" around **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: Fabric ruined? Search me! (8)","output":"### Answer: CASHMERE \n ### Explanation: (search 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: Incentive to produce popular Dutch bond (10)","output":"### Answer: INDUCEMENT \n ### Explanation: IN**=\"popular\" + **DU**[tch] + **CEMENT**=\"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: Transposed Bible story showing flair (6)","output":"### Answer: TALENT \n ### Explanation: NT**=New Testament=\"Bible\" + **TALE**=\"story\"; with the two parts transposed, putting the second part in 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: Release many to drill under river (6)","output":"### Answer: EXEMPT \n ### Explanation: EXE**=\"river\" + **M**[illion]=\"many\" + **P**[hysical] **T**[raining]=\"drill\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Promoter and mentor keeping Egyptian leader right (10)","output":"### Answer: ADVERTISER \n ### Explanation: ADVISER**=\"mentor\" around **E**[gyptian] + **R**[igh]**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: Scold is indecent (8)","output":"### Answer: CHASTISE \n ### Explanation: IS** \"in\/decent\" or in **CHASTE"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nuisance to eat cake in court (8)","output":"### Answer: TRIBUNAL \n ### Explanation: TRIAL**=\"Nuisance\" around **BUN**=\"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: Soldier's gone for a meal (6)","output":"### Answer: REPAST \n ### Explanation: R**[oyal] **E**[ngineer] + **PAST**=\"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: Refinement shown by sister touring a church (6)","output":"### Answer: NUANCE \n ### Explanation: NUN**=\"sister\" around **A**, plus **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: Autocrat creating a scare (6)","output":"### Answer: CAESAR \n ### Explanation: (a scare)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 in ambush (4)","output":"### Answer: TRAP \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: Dirty Harry initially lies: Clint Eastwood to verge on dishonesty (4,5,2,3,4)","output":"### Answer: SAIL CLOSE TO THE WIND \n ### Explanation: (H[arry] lies Clint Eastwood)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 concerning tailless bird (7)","output":"### Answer: MARABOU \n ### Explanation: MAR**=\"Damage\"; plus **ABOU**[t]=\"concerning\" without its tail 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: People, in general, back to see film (7)","output":"### Answer: WESTERN \n ### Explanation: WE**=\"People in general\"; plus **STERN**=\"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 sees dialogue of Pale Rider cast (3-6)","output":"### Answer: LIP READER \n ### Explanation: (Pale Rider)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Galloped round in this? (5)","output":"### Answer: RODEO \n ### Explanation: RODE**=\"Galloped\" plus **O**=\"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: Busy chewing old pen (4)","output":"### Answer: COOP \n ### Explanation: \"Busy\"=detective=**COP**; around **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: Soft teacher flipping against group punishment here (6,4)","output":"### Answer: PRISON CAMP \n ### Explanation: P**[iano]=\"Soft\"; plus **SIR**=\"teacher\" reversed\/\"flipping\"; plus **ON**=\"against\"; plus **CAMP**=\"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: Sliced thin bread \u2014 a demise for loaf? (5,5)","output":"### Answer: BRAIN DEATH \n ### Explanation: \"loaf\" being slang for 'head'\n(thin bread 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: On screen, fellow is handsome (4)","output":"### Answer: FAIR \n ### Explanation: F**[ellow]; on **AIR**=\"screen\" e.g. a TV 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: Spanish river turns and merges with the French one (5)","output":"### Answer: LOIRE \n ### Explanation: RIO**=\"Spanish [for] river\", reversed\/\"turns\" and inside **LE**=\"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: One might treat this model, picking up Penny on important date (9)","output":"### Answer: THERAPIST \n ### Explanation: THIS** + model **T**; around **P**[enny] after **ERA**=\"important 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: Extremist born in leaderless 24 (7)","output":"### Answer: TALIBAN \n ### Explanation: B**[orn] in [I]**TALIAN**, from the solution to 24ac"}
{"instruction":"You 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 from computing: the first adopted by Turing? (7)","output":"### Answer: ITALIAN \n ### Explanation: IT**=information technology=\"computing\"; plus **I**=\"first\" inside **ALAN** \"Turing\""}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Clearing out desk when sacked, then going off (11)","output":"### Answer: SKEDADDLING \n ### Explanation: (desk)* with \"sacked\" as anagrind; plus **ADDLING**=becoming putrid=\"going 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: Germ in toilet, pal scrubs away (15)","output":"### Answer: STREPTOBACILLUS \n ### Explanation: (toilet pal scrubs)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Fill Tramp's puzzle in the end: incomplete Tramp's for filling (5)","output":"### Answer: IMBUE \n ### Explanation: I'M**=Tramp is=\"Tramp's\"; plus [puzzl]**E**; with **BU**[m]=\"incomplete Tramp\" 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: Sick in Australia (see hospital below) (7)","output":"### Answer: CHUNDER \n ### Explanation: Australian slang for vomit\n**C**=\"see\"; plus **H**[ospital]; plus **UNDER**=\"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: Ahead in county division after playing side at the top (7)","output":"### Answer: ONWARDS \n ### Explanation: WARD**=electoral district within a county=\"county division\"; after **ON**=\"playing\"; plus the top letter of\u00a0**S**[ide]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 nurse: mum concerned with nursing home (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSHRINE \n ### Explanation: E**[nrolled] **N**[urse]; plus **SH**=be quiet=keep \"mum\"; plus **RE**=\"concerned with\" around **IN**=\"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: Performing too much? Is it end for super Dave Gorman broadcast? (15)","output":"### Answer: OVERDRAMATISING \n ### Explanation: (Is it [supe]r Dave Gorman)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Remorselessness from rogue \u2014 account hiding large gift (13)","output":"### Answer: IMPLACABILITY \n ### Explanation: IMP**=\"rogue\" plus **AC**[count] around **L**[arge]; plus **ABILITY**=\"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: Fantastic Gran Torino pic is absorbing (13)","output":"### Answer: INCORPORATING \n ### Explanation: (Gran Torino pic)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 three players sign contracts (8)","output":"### Answer: ENSEMBLE \n ### Explanation: E**[ast] **N**[orth] and **S**[outh] are \"three [bridge] players\"; plus **EMBLE**[m]=\"sign\", contracting\/becoming 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: Country star in Hollywood, not hot single American (7)","output":"### Answer: ESTONIA \n ### Explanation: Charlton [H]**ESTON**=\"star in Hollywood\" minus h[ot]; plus **I**=\"single\" plus **A**[merican]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 from 6 (5)","output":"### Answer: AMATI \n ### Explanation: Definition: a violin made by the Amati family\nHidden in [OVERDR]**AMATI**[SING], the solution to 6dn"}
{"instruction":"You 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 layer that's old, spurning new modern fashion (7)","output":"### Answer: EXODERM \n ### Explanation: Definition: Outer layer\nEX=\"old\" plus (moder**n**)* minus **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: Trade union strike, no adult left out to meddle (7)","output":"### Answer: INTRUDE \n ### Explanation: Definition: meddle\n(Tr**a**de uni**on**)*, minus **no a**[dult]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 receives top grade \u2014 very well done! (5)","output":"### Answer: BRAVO \n ### Explanation: Definition: well done\nBRO[ther]=\"Relative\", around A=\"top grade\" plus V[ery]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 batsman steals silver? I'd go for plum (9)","output":"### Answer: GREENGAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: plum\nGordon GREEN**ID**GE =\"West Indian batsman\"; around AG=chemical symbol for \"silver\" and minus **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: Cry with pain, as scoundrel receives royal warning (6,4)","output":"### Answer: YELLOW CARD \n ### Explanation: Definition: warning\nYELL OW=\"Cry with pain\"; plus CAD=\"scoundrel\" around R[ex] or R[egina]=\"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: Liberal and Unionist revoke prime minister's block (4)","output":"### Answer: LUMP \n ### Explanation: Definition: block\nL[iberal] and U[nionist]; plus reversal of P[rime] M[inister]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 hell's location? (12)","output":"### Answer: DISPLACEMENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Shift\nDIS=Pluto, or the underworld in classical mythology; plus PLACEMENT=\"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: Drunk in order to get a measure of annihilation (12)","output":"### Answer: OBLITERATION \n ### Explanation: Definition: annihilation\nLIT=\"Drunk\" in OBE=\"order\" of the British Empire; plus RATION=\"measure\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 cycling without energy? It's rubbish (4)","output":"### Answer: DIRT \n ### Explanation: Definition: rubbish\n(tri**e**d)* minus **e**[nergy]"}
{"instruction":"You 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\u00a0in a devious way (10)","output":"### Answer: ROUNDABOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ride\ndouble definition: =a carousel ride; =indirect"}
{"instruction":"You 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 remote website regularly finishes 50, 1, 50, 1 (9)","output":"### Answer: LONELIEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Most remote\nregular letters from [w]E[b]S[i]T[e]; finishing after L=\"50\u2033 plus ONE=\"1\u2033 plus L=\"50\u2033 plus I=\"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: Tease American over sweetheart (5)","output":"### Answer: SUGAR \n ### Explanation: Definition: sweetheart\nRAG=\"Tease\" plus US=\"American\"; all 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: Sign of gas returning? Have to go! (2,5)","output":"### Answer: NO ENTRY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sign\nNEON=\"gas\", reversed\/returning; plus TRY=\"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: Bothered to be equipped for winter travel? (7)","output":"### Answer: HASSLED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Bothered\nHAS SLED=is \"equipped for winter travel\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 boy? Erm \u2026 possibly (6)","output":"### Answer: EMBRYO \n ### Explanation: Definition: Beginning of boy? Erm \u2026 possibly\n(boy Erm)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 clear about prophet (6)","output":"### Answer: ORACLE \n ### Explanation: Definition: prophet\n(O clear)*; where 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: They work with numbers, sin and cos \u2014 to me, it's gibberish (10)","output":"### Answer: ECONOMISTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: They work with numbers\n(sin cos 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: Trick with ace (5)","output":"### Answer: MAGIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: Trick\ndouble definition: =illusion; =marvellous"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Intoxicating Iberian brew, extremely neat (9)","output":"### Answer: INEBRIANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Intoxicating\n(Iberian)*; plus N[ea]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: Opponents tucking into dry wine (4)","output":"### Answer: TENT \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n=a red Spanish wine\n E[ast] and N[orth] are bridge opponents; inside TT=teetotal=\"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: Stubbs considered not being entertained (8)","output":"### Answer: UNAMUSED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not being entertained\nUNA Stubbs ; plus MUSED=\"considered\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 markings look square close up (8)","output":"### Answer: EYESPOTS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Butterfly markings\nEYE=\"look\"; plus S[quare]; plus STOP=\"close\" reversed\/\"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: Soldiers use soap, all lathered up, for changes (10)","output":"### Answer: MENOPAUSES \n ### Explanation: Definition: changes\nMEN=\"Soldiers\"; plus (use 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: Deliberately sounding like an American dolphin? (9)","output":"### Answer: PURPOSELY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Deliberately\nsounds like 'porpoise-ly'"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Influence and lobby Nobel prize winner (3,5)","output":"### Answer: BOB DYLAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nobel prize winner\n(and lobby)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Nightingale\u00a0found in Italy (8)","output":"### Answer: FLORENCE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Nightingale\n=the nurse; =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: Party girl hugs posh boy (6)","output":"### Answer: DOUGAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: boy\nDO=\"Party\" plus GAL=\"girl\" around U[pper-class]=\"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: Kept touring Dorset (6)","output":"### Answer: STORED \n ### Explanation: Definition: Kept\n(Dorset)"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Score heavily at first, after not getting caught (5)","output":"### Answer: NOTCH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Score\nH[eavily] after NOT plus C[aught]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Sluggish car going from 1 to 50? (4)","output":"### Answer: FLAT \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sluggish\nF**I**AT=car manufacturer, with **I**=\"1\u2033 turning into L=\"50\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: Work hard on a new catchphrase (6)","output":"### Answer: SLOGAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: catchphrase\n**SLOG**=\"Work hard\" on **A 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: Composition for soprano working with Australian tenor and alto (6)","output":"### Answer: SONATA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Composition\n**S**[oprano] plus **ON**=\"working\" plus **A**[ustralian]\u00a0**T**[enor] **A**[lto]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 publisher to get rid of French author (6)","output":"### Answer: PROUST \n ### Explanation: Definition: French author\n**P**[ublishe]**R** plus **OUST**=\"get rid 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: Oscar trophy found in tin by actor's third tenant (8)","output":"### Answer: OCCUPANT \n ### Explanation: Definition: tenant\n**O**[scar]; plus **CUP**=\"trophy\" inside **CAN**=\"tin\"; plus [ac]**T**[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: Buffet always includes dairy product (4)","output":"### Answer: FETA \n ### Explanation: Definition: dairy product\nHidden in [Buf]**FET A**[lways]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 character found by retired cops merrymaking in empty clink (6,4)","output":"### Answer: CLEVER DICK \n ### Explanation: Definition: Unpleasant character\n**CID**=Criminal Investigation Department=\"cops\", plus **REVEL**, all reversed\/\"retired\"; inside **C**[lin]**K"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Beaten miner agreed with the police (11)","output":"### Answer: GENDARMERIE \n ### Explanation: Definition: police\n(miner 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: Italian woman cautious about wine (10)","output":"### Answer: CHARDONNAY \n ### Explanation: Definition: wine\n**DONNA**=\"Italian woman\", with **CHARY**=\"cautious\" 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: Juicy\u00a0drink (4)","output":"### Answer: LUSH \n ### Explanation: Definition: Juicy\ndouble definition: =succulent or \"Juicy\"; =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: Bullets containing iron used by tribal leader in hard-fought battle (8)","output":"### Answer: SLUGFEST \n ### Explanation: Definition: hard-fought battle\n**SLUGS**=\"Bullets\" around **FE**=chemical symbol for \"iron\"; plus **T**[ribal]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 soldiers with special signal (6)","output":"### Answer: RESCUE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Save\n**R**[oyal] **E**[ngineers]=\"soldiers\" plus **S**[pecial] plus **CUE**=\"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: Pout about extremely expensive hair product (6)","output":"### Answer: TOUPEE \n ### Explanation: Definition: hair product\n*Edit thanks to cholecyst:\n anagram of*\u00a0**POUT** ~~reversed\/\"about\"~~ plus **E**[xpensiv]**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: Crafty poet married Iris (6)","output":"### Answer: MORRIS \n ### Explanation: Definition: Crafty poet\nWilliam MORRIS=\"poet\" who also worked with textiles \n **M**[arried] plus **ORRIS**=the \"Iris\" 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: Mate taking money into shelter (8)","output":"### Answer: COPULATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Mate\n**PULA**=currency in Bostwana=\"money\" in **COTE**=\"shelter\" for 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: Pole in charge of sticky stuff (6)","output":"### Answer: MASTIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: sticky stuff\n=a sticky gum resin\n **MAST**=\"Pole\" plus **I**[n] **C**[harge]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 centre of democracy on Greek island (8)","output":"### Answer: CONCRETE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Real\n[demo]**C**[racy] plus **ON** plus **CRETE**=\"Greek 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: Minor embracing exercise is not in good shape (6)","output":"### Answer: WARPED \n ### Explanation: Definition: not in good shape\n**WARD**=a \"Minor\" or young person under the care of a guardian; around **P**[hysical] **E**[ducation]=\"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: Dish found in scenery outside Globe (6)","output":"### Answer: SORBET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Dish\n**SET**=\"scenery\" around **ORB**=\"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: Setter leaving injured American's treatment for bruises (6)","output":"### Answer: ARNICA \n ### Explanation: Definition: treatment for bruises\n=a plant used to treat bruising\n **me**=\"Setter\" leaving (A**me**rican)"}
{"instruction":"You 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 German revolutionary tucked into dish of fruit (11)","output":"### Answer: POMEGRANATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: fruit \n**O**[ld] plus (German)* both inside **PATE**=p\u00e2t\u00e9=\"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: Philosopher stops working to get hold of Socrates' second book (8)","output":"### Answer: DIOGENES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Philosopher\n**DIES**=\"stops working\", around: [S]**O**[crates] plus **GEN**[esis]=\"book\" 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: Difficult universal and timeless tale is deceptive (8)","output":"### Answer: ILLUSORY \n ### Explanation: Definition: deceptive\n**ILL**=unfavourable, \"Difficult\"; plus **U**[niversal]; plus **S**[**t**]**ORY**=\"tale\" minus **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: Ski lodge in Switzerland rented out after the beginning of April (6)","output":"### Answer: CHALET \n ### Explanation: Definition: Ski lodge\n**CH**=Confederatio Helvetica=Switzerland; plus **LET**=\"rented out\" after **A**[pril]"}
{"instruction":"You are an expert level solver of cryptic crosswords. You are presented with a clue as input. Respond with the answer and explanation.","input":"### Clue: Problems in editions? (6)","output":"### Answer: ISSUES \n ### Explanation: Definition: Problems\ndouble 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: Cloth covering unacceptable stew (6)","output":"### Answer: RAGOUT \n ### Explanation: Definition: stew\n**RAG**=\"Cloth\"; plus **OUT**=[e.g. describing a rejected option] not under consideration, \"unacceptable\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 badger eating root of brassica plant (6)","output":"### Answer: YARROW \n ### Explanation: Definition: plant\nReversal\/\"Flipping\" of **WORRY**=pester=\"badger\", around the root or bottom of [brassic]**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: Drops bags for one to recover (6)","output":"### Answer: REGAIN \n ### Explanation: Definition: recover\n**RAIN**=\"Drops\" around\/\"bags\" **E.G.**=for example\/\"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: Hack lies with part in column (8)","output":"### Answer: PILASTER \n ### Explanation: Definition: column\n=a square column projecting from a wall\n (lies 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: Repressed writer to behave like a randy animal (4-2)","output":"### Answer: PENT-UP \n ### Explanation: Definition: Repressed\n**PEN**=\"writer\" plus **TUP**=\"behave like a randy animal\" [a ram with a ewe]"}
{"instruction":"You 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 financiers are still doolally (8)","output":"### Answer: ECSTATIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: doolally\n**EC**=East Central London postcode=\"Where financiers are\", plus **STATIC**=\"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: One launching projectiles knocked over player in the slips (11)","output":"### Answer: BLUNDERBUSS \n ### Explanation: Definition: One launching projectiles\n**SUB**[stitute]=\"player\", reversed\/\"knocked over\" and inside **BLUNDERS**=\"slips\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 marks doubled in current exam (7)","output":"### Answer: IMMORAL \n ### Explanation: Definition: Wrong\n**M**[arks] **M**[arks], inside **I**=symbol for electric \"current\" plus **ORAL**=\"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: Failure to recall men deployed in the East (7)","output":"### Answer: AMNESIA \n ### Explanation: Definition: Failure to recall\n(men)* in **ASIA**=\"the 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: Allied with Italian, twice scoffed about leader here (11)","output":"### Answer: CONFEDERATE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Allied\n**CON**=\"with [in] Italian\", plus **FED** and **ATE** which both =\"scoffed\" around **ER**=Elizabeth Regina=\"leader here\" 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: Sort of cream pudding, one from Raymond Blanc (8)","output":"### Answer: AFTERSUN \n ### Explanation: Definition: Sort of cream\n=a skin cream\n **AFTERS**=\"pudding\" plus **UN**=\"one\" 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: Dispensing with clothing, avow gods root for cult (6)","output":"### Answer: VOODOO \n ### Explanation: Definition: cult\n[a]**VO**[w] [g]**OD**[s] [r]**OO**[t], dispensing with their clothing outer 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: Climber's endless hunger to be among celebs (8)","output":"### Answer: ALPINIST \n ### Explanation: Definition: Climber\n**PIN**[e]=\"endless hunger\" inside **A-LIST**=\"celebs\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 part of New York, a holy city (6)","output":"### Answer: HEBRON \n ### Explanation: Definition: holy city\n[t]**HE BRON**[x]=\"part of New York\" without its covering outer 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: \u00a351 in cash (6)","output":"### Answer: LIQUID \n ### Explanation: Definition: in cash\n**LI**=Roman numerals for \"51\", plus **QUID**=\"\u00a3\""}
{"instruction":"You 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 gloomy record on the period we live in (10)","output":"### Answer: DISCOURAGE \n ### Explanation: Definition: Make gloomy\n**DISC**=[music] record, plus **OUR AGE**=\"the period we 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: Raves where ecstasy's dropped by an underground warrior (8)","output":"### Answer: PARTISAN \n ### Explanation: Definition: underground warrior\n**PARTI[**e**]S**=\"Raves\" dropping e[cstasy]; plus **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: Old artefact broken by boozer in China, say (8)","output":"### Answer: REPUBLIC \n ### Explanation: Definition: China, say\n**RELIC**=\"Old artefact\", with **PUB**=\"boozer\" breaking 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: Game to have a couple of drinks? That's surprising (3,5)","output":"### Answer: GIN RUMMY \n ### Explanation: Definition: Game\n**GIN** and **RUM**=\"couple of drinks\", plus **MY**!=\"That's surprising\""}