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Intervening in desperate scrap, judge finally sums up (6) | RECAPS | Let's analyze the clue:
**Intervening in desperate scrap, judge finally sums up (6)**
- The definition is likely **"sums up"** (meaning the answer means to summarize or conclude).
- "Judge finally" suggests taking the last letter of the word "judge" → **E**.
- "Desperate scrap" indicates an anagram of the phrase "sc... |
Indian’s home, Central America (4) | INCA | Let's analyze the clue: "Indian’s home, Central America (4)".
- Definition is likely "Central America".
- "Indian’s home" might mean a word that signifies the home of Indians.
- The answer is 4 letters.
"India" is associated with "INDI" or "INDIANS," but more relevantly, Central America countries of 4 letters include... |
Live to embrace Italian chap, primarily – that’s love between men (8) | BROMANCE | Let's analyze the clue:
Clue: Live to embrace Italian chap, primarily – that’s love between men (8)
Definition: "love between men" (likely the definition at the end)
We want an 8-letter word meaning "love between men".
Common words/phrases for "love between men" include: HOMOSEX, HOMOEROT, GAYNESS, or HOMOSEXUAL (t... |
Once again indicate comment (6) | REMARK | Let's analyze the clue:
**Once again indicate comment (6)**
- The definition is likely at one end: "once again" or "comment".
- "Indicate" can mean "say" or "state".
- "Once again" can be "repeat".
- A 6-letter word meaning "comment" or "indicate" could be **REMARK**.
- "Re" means "once again", and "mark" can mean "... |
Hand-operated computers | ABACI | "Hand-operated computers" is the clue.
- The definition might be "computers" or the whole clue might be a cryptic definition.
- "Hand-operated computers" can hint at something like "ABACI" (plural of abacus), which are manual calculating devices operated by hand.
"Abaci" fits the literal description of "hand-operated... |
Puts order into projects (9) | PROTRUDES | Clue: Puts order into projects (9)
"Projects" is likely the definition, because "puts order into" looks like wordplay.
We need a 9-letter word meaning "projects" (as in throws forward).
Synonyms of "projects" (verb) include: "forecasts," "proposes," "launches," "projects"
"Into" is often a container indicator.
"pu... |
Fine and noble protecting independent American state (7) | FLORIDA | Let's analyze the clue:
"Fine and noble protecting independent American state (7)"
- The definition is likely "American state" (7 letters).
- "Fine" can be abbreviated as **F**.
- "Noble" could be a synonym or word like **E** (for earl), **ARISTO**, or "gent" (but likely something shorter).
- "Independent" i... |
Honestly cunning to hide class (7) | FRANKLY | Let's analyze the clue: "Honestly cunning to hide class (7)".
- Definition is likely at the beginning or end. "Honestly" could be the definition.
- "cunning to hide class" is likely the wordplay.
- "Class" could be a short word or letter embedded in a word meaning "cunning".
- "Cunning" = "artful" or "crafty" or "slyn... |
Topic – dull, I hesitate to say (6) | MATTER | Let's break down the clue:
"Topic – dull, I hesitate to say (6)"
- The definition is likely "Topic" or "to say" or something similar.
- "I hesitate" often clues the sound "ER" or "UM".
- "dull" could be "VAPID," "BLAND," or "DRAB," but we need 6 letters.
- "to say" could suggest a homophone or something related to s... |
Visibly amused male, one wrapped in cast (7) | SMILING | Let's analyze the clue: "Visibly amused male, one wrapped in cast (7)"
- The definition is likely "Visibly amused."
- "Male, one wrapped in cast" suggests inserting "I" (one) into a word meaning "cast."
- "Male" is often abbreviated as "M."
- "Cast" could be an anagram indicator or a word meaning a cast.
Let's try in... |
. Try air force, once in a while (6) | RARITY | Let's analyze the clue: "Try air force, once in a while (6)"
- Definition is likely at either end. Probably "once in a while" = the definition.
- "Try air force" might be the wordplay.
"Try" can be "TEST" or "TRY".
"Air force" might be "RAF" (Royal Air Force).
Combining "try" + "air force" might give "TEST" + "RAF"... |
Poor Seb Coe, ex-Conservative, getting very overweight (5) | OBESE | Let's analyze the clue:
"Poor Seb Coe, ex-Conservative, getting very overweight (5)"
- Definition is likely "very overweight"
- Wordplay involves "Poor Seb Coe" and "ex-Conservative"
Step 1: "ex-Conservative" might indicate removing a 'C' (common abbreviation for Conservative) from the phrase.
Step 2: "Poor Seb Co... |
Seamen ordered fast food without hesitation in European city (8) | SALZBURG | Let's analyze the clue:
**Seamen ordered fast food without hesitation in European city (8)**
- The definition is likely "European city" (usually at the start or end of the clue).
- "Seamen ordered" suggests an anagram of "SEAMEN"
- "fast food without hesitation": fast food could be something like "MEAL", "SNACK", "B... |
Moribund animal beginning to needle busy little one (8) | STAGNANT | Let's break down the clue:
**Clue:** Moribund animal beginning to needle busy little one (8)
- The definition is likely **Moribund** (meaning near death or dying).
- "Animal" could be part of the wordplay.
- "Beginning to needle" suggests taking the first letter of "Needle" → N
- "Busy little one" could be **"bee"** ... |
Rachel's new name after sex change? (7) | CHARLES | Let's analyze the clue: "Rachel's new name after sex change? (7)"
- The enumeration is (7), so the answer is a 7-letter word.
- "Rachel's new name" suggests an anagram of "RACHEL'S" (which has 7 letters!).
- "after sex change?" is likely a definition or wordplay, possibly indicating a new identity or name after a sex ... |
Before being grappled by Japanese wrestling ace (7) | SUPREMO | Let's break down the clue:
**Before being grappled by Japanese wrestling ace (7)**
- The definition is likely at one end of the clue, probably "ace" or "Japanese wrestling ace".
- "Japanese wrestling" often refers to "sumo".
- "Ace" is a word meaning expert or champion.
- "Before being grappled by" might sugge... |
With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8) | GREEN-FINGERED | Let's analyze the clue:
"With a natural ability for gardening or cultivating, engender grief? (5-8)"
- Definition is likely at one end of the clue.
- The phrase "engender grief" suggests the definition might be "cause sorrow" or similar.
Looking at the enumeration (5-8), "Green-fingered" fits the meaning "with a n... |
Son was first to get a toboggan (4) | SLED | Breaking down the clue:
- Definition is likely "toboggan" (a kind of sled).
- "Son was first" suggests taking the first letter of "was" = W.
- "Son" is abbreviated as S.
- "first to get a" might mean taking the first letter of "a" = A.
- Put together: S + W + A = "SWA" which might be leading.
Alternatively, "Son was ... |
Regular vet, likes animals (4) | ELKS | The definition is likely "Regular vet."
"Likes animals" clues an anagram or hidden word for someone who likes animals.
Another approach: "Regular" could mean even letters or something recurring.
"Vet" = "Vet" as in a doctor for animals, but the clue says "Regular vet, likes animals."
Possibility: "Likes animals" is... |
Erotic, like a Turkish bath (6) | STEAMY | The definition is likely "Erotic".
A Turkish bath is called a "HAMMAM". An anagram or synonym might give a word meaning "erotic".
Alternatively, "like a Turkish bath" could describe "STEAMY" which means erotic and also describes the atmosphere of a Turkish bath. "Steamy" is 6 letters.
So the answer is \boxed{STEAM... |
Still shy about start of year with class (9) | STYLISHLY | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Still shy about start of year with class (9)"**
- The definition is likely at the start or end. Possible definitions here could be **"Still"** or **"class"**.
- "start of year" suggests the letter **Y** (first letter of "Year").
- "about" often signals a container or reversal.
- "Shy" coul... |
Keeper with cosmetics company founder (6) | WARDEN | Let's analyze the clue: "Keeper with cosmetics company founder (6)"
- Definition is likely "Keeper."
- "cosmetics company founder" suggests a known cosmetics company founder.
- "with" indicates combining words or parts.
- We want a 6-letter word meaning "Keeper."
A famous cosmetics company founder is Helena Rubinstei... |
A fool occupied by greed, say? That’s comical (7) | AMUSING | Clue analysis:
Definition: "That's comical" — looking for a 7-letter word meaning comical.
Wordplay: "A fool occupied by greed, say?"
- "A fool" could be "ass".
- "Greed, say?" indicates a synonym or example of greed, maybe "avarice" or simpler "avar" or "avarice" is too long.
- "Occupied by" suggests insertion.
Al... |
In the morning I depart, leaving friend (5) | AMIGO | Clue: "In the morning I depart, leaving friend (5)"
- Definition likely: "friend"
- "In the morning" can be abbreviated as "AM"
- "I depart" could mean removing the letter "I"
- So possibly a word meaning friend, formed by "AM" + something, or by removing "I" from a word associated with "depart"
"Depart" could be "le... |
Woman capturing the hearts of both Miro and Genet | IRENE | Let's break down the clue:
**Clue:** Woman capturing the hearts of both Miro and Genet
- "Both Miro and Genet" — take the "hearts" (middle letters) of the words "Miro" and "Genet."
- Miro: M i r o → the middle letters are "i" and "r" (since it's 4 letters, middle two letters). Sometimes in cryptics "heart" singu... |
Salary covers accidental illness without any problems (10) | PAINLESSLY | Let's analyze the clue:
"Salary covers accidental illness without any problems (10)"
- Definition is likely "without any problems" (the clue often has definition at one end).
- "Salary covers accidental illness" suggests a wordplay element:
- "Salary" could be PAY or WAGE, etc.
- "Accidental illness" could hint ... |
True lady aroused in affair left revolutionary communist artist in store (6) | LARDER | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** True lady aroused in affair left revolutionary communist artist in store (6)
The likely definition is at the start or end, probably "True lady" = definition.
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Breakdown of components:
- "aroused" often indicates an anagram.
- "in affair left revolutionary communist artist in st... |
Bird left old ship (4) | LARK | Let's analyze the clue: "Bird left old ship (4)"
- The definition is likely "Bird."
- "Left" might be the letter **L** (common abbreviation).
- "Old ship" could be "ARK" (as in Noah's Ark).
- If we combine L + ARK, we get LARK, which is a bird.
So the answer is \boxed{LARK}. |
Cuckoo the other side of turn? (5,3,4) | ROUND THE BEND | Breakdown:
- "Cuckoo" could mean "mad" or "crazy."
- The phrase length is (5,3,4).
- "The other side of turn" suggests something like "round the bend," which means "crazy" or "cuckoo."
"Round the bend" fits (5,3,4) and means "crazy" (cuckoo).
Answer: \boxed{ROUND THE BEND} |
Villain among spies, a loud and chirpy crawler (6) | CICADA | Let's analyze the clue:
"Villain among spies, a loud and chirpy crawler (6)"
- Definition is likely at the beginning or the end. "crawler (6)" suggests the answer is a 6-letter word for a crawler.
- "Villain among spies" suggests a hidden word or insertion.
- "a loud and chirpy" may be wordplay indicators.
Breakdow... |
Distinguished English conservation group protectingunderground tunnel (7) | EMINENT | Let's analyze the clue:
**Distinguished English conservation group protecting underground tunnel (7)**
- Definition is likely **"Distinguished"** (beginning or end of the clue).
- "English" often abbreviates to **E**.
- "Conservation group" might be **WWF** or **RSPB**, but since the length is 7, maybe it's somethin... |
Insurance details, perhaps for specific little picture? (3,5,5) | THE SMALL PRINT | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Insurance details, perhaps for specific little picture? (3,5,5)
- The enumeration is (3,5,5).
- The clue seems to be a cryptic definition or a charade.
- "Insurance details, perhaps" could be the definition or wordplay part.
- "specific little picture?" might be cryptic wordplay or a... |
Memo school brought up (4) | NOTE | Let's analyze the clue: "Memo school brought up (4)".
- The definition is likely "Memo".
- "school brought up" suggests reversal (since "brought up" often signals a reversal in a down clue; but even in an across clue it can mean reversal).
- The word "school" might be represented by "ACAD" (short for academy) or "EDU"... |
Almost a full month lying on bed — fruit is offered (7) | APRICOT | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Almost a full month lying on bed — fruit is offered (7)"**
- The definition is probably "fruit is offered".
- "Almost a full month" — A full month name with one letter removed.
- "lying on bed" — could be a word like "lain" or "laid".
- Combining these to get a 7-letter word meaning "fruit ... |
Calculate roughly one million swells assets (8) | ESTIMATE | Let's analyze the clue: "Calculate roughly one million swells assets (8)"
- The definition is likely "assets".
- "Calculate" might be a synonym or part of wordplay.
- "roughly one million" could be "M" or "MIL" or "MEGA".
- "swells" could be "rises" or an anagram indicator or part of wordplay.
"Calculate roughly one ... |
Woman abandoning husband in compound (5) | ESTER | Let's break down the clue:
Definition could be either "Woman" or "compound."
"Abandoning husband" suggests removing the letter "H" (common abbreviation for husband) from a word.
Look for a 5-letter word that means either "woman" or "compound" and can be formed by removing H from another word.
Consider the word ... |
Angler’s delight at the end of the day is surprisingly fluent (6) | NETFUL | Let's analyze the clue:
**Angler’s delight at the end of the day is surprisingly fluent (6)**
- "surprisingly" suggests an anagram.
- "at the end of the day" might be indicating a word or letters related to the end of "day".
- "Angler's delight" is likely the definition (could be a type of fish or something plea... |
Alternative experiment on sodium is the most highly embellished (8) | ORNATEST | Let's analyze the clue:
"Alternative experiment on sodium is the most highly embellished (8)"
- Definition might be at the start or end. Likely "the most highly embellished" (a superlative adjective).
- "on sodium" suggests the chemical symbol for sodium: Na.
- "Alternative experiment" might be a synonym or an anagra... |
Man turned on philosopher (5) | HEGEL | Clue: "Man turned on philosopher (5)"
- Definition is likely "philosopher"
- "Man turned" suggests an anagram or reversal of a word meaning "man"
- "Man" could be "HE"
- "turned on" could indicate reversal or addition
- A famous 5-letter philosopher: "HEGEL"
- "Man" (HE) turned on philosopher (GEL)? Or "man turned on"... |
Unfaithful person is beastly sort, I’m told (7) | CHEATER | Let's analyze the clue:
"Unfaithful person is beastly sort, I’m told (7)"
- The definition is likely "Unfaithful person."
- "Beastly sort, I'm told" suggests a homophone (sounds like).
- So the answer sounds like a beastly sort.
"Beastly sort" could be an animal name.
A 7-letter word meaning "unfaithful person" (so... |
Murderer to offend, like soldiers before (8) | ASSASSIN | Let's analyze the clue:
"Murderer to offend, like soldiers before (8)"
- The definition is likely "Murderer" or something similar.
- "to offend" could be a word meaning "to insult" or "to attack".
- "like soldiers before" might be a hint for a prefix or part of the word.
"Like soldiers before" might hint at "ex... |
Old batting hero may prefer to open after duck between centuries (7) | COMPTON | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Old batting hero may prefer to open after duck between centuries (7)
- "Old batting hero" is likely the definition.
- Wordplay: "may prefer to open after duck between centuries"
Breaking down:
- "duck" in cricket/clues often = 0, symbolized by "O"
- "between centuries" = between tw... |
Nicest ripe bananas for beneficiaries (10) | RECIPIENTS | "Bananas" is an anagram indicator, so "nicest ripe" is the fodder.
Anagram of "nicest ripe" = 10 letters.
We need a word meaning "beneficiaries."
Anagramming "nicest ripe" gives "RECIPIENTS," which means beneficiaries.
Final answer: \boxed{RECIPIENTS} |
State panel reconstituted (5) | NEPAL | "Reconstituted" suggests an anagram. The word to be anagrammed is likely "panel".
Anagram of "PANEL" = "NEPAL"
"State" is the definition, and Nepal is a state (country).
So the answer is \boxed{NEPAL}. |
Morals of ladies becoming corrupted (6) | IDEALS | Clue: Morals of ladies becoming corrupted (6)
- "Corrupted" is an anagram indicator.
- "Morals of ladies" provides the fodder.
- The word "ladies" is 6 letters and can be anagrammed.
- An anagram of "LADIES" is "IDEALS".
- "IDEALS" relates to "morals".
Answer: \boxed{IDEALS} |
Brexit extremists clashing with Parisian supporting both sides (10) | BIPARTISAN | Let's analyze the clue:
"Brexit extremists clashing with Parisian supporting both sides (10)"
- Definition is likely "supporting both sides."
- "Brexit extremists" could mean taking the extreme letters of the word "Brexit": B and T.
- "clashing" could indicate an anagram or a container.
- "with Parisian" hints at a ... |
Phoney OT book, in short, about son lying in grass (6) | ERSATZ | Let's analyze the clue:
**Phoney OT book, in short, about son lying in grass (6)**
- Definition likely at the start or end, probably "Phoney" (meaning fake, false).
- "OT book, in short" refers to an abbreviation of an Old Testament book.
- "about son" means around "S" (common abbreviation for son).
- "lying i... |
Indigenous trees primarily planted in green (6) | NATIVE | Let's analyze the clue:
**Indigenous trees primarily planted in green (6)**
- "Indigenous" likely is the definition (meaning native).
- "trees primarily" suggests taking the first letters of the word "Trees," which is "T."
- "planted in green" indicates these letters (e.g., "T") are inserted into a word meaning "gre... |
Bill collector’s finished, we hear, with hospital section (6) | DUNNER | Let's analyze the clue:
**Bill collector’s finished, we hear, with hospital section (6)**
- Definition likely at one end, potentially **"hospital section"** or **"Bill collector’s"**.
- "Finished, we hear" suggests a homophone of a word meaning finished (done, over, etc.).
- "Bill collector's" might be the defin... |
Off track, like cup-bearer (6) | ASTRAY | "Like cup-bearer" is likely the definition.
A well-known cup-bearer is Ganymede, who served the gods nectar.
"Off track" suggests an anagram.
"Cup-bearer" has 10 letters, but the answer is 6 letters.
Alternatively, "cup-bearer" in classical mythology is a **"Phaeac"** (no), or more simply **"ladle"** (no, 5 letters... |
Criminals having empty guns in strange building (9) | GANGSTERS | Let's analyze the clue:
**Criminals having empty guns in strange building (9)**
- The definition is likely at one end or the other. Most likely "building" is the definition (9 letters).
- "Criminals" could be the wordplay part, or "strange" could indicate an anagram.
- "Empty guns" suggests taking the word "guns" an... |
Moan at sign that’s whipped up hostility (10) | ANTAGONISM | Clue: "Moan at sign that’s whipped up hostility (10)"
The definition is likely "hostility" (at the end of the clue). The wordplay involves "moan at sign that’s whipped up", indicating an anagram ("whipped up") of "MOAN AT SIGN".
Counting letters in "MOAN AT SIGN": M O A N (4) + A T (2) + S I G N (4) = 10 letters tota... |
Married man who later rued arrangement (9) | ADULTERER | Let's analyze the clue: "Married man who later rued arrangement (9)"
- The word "arrangement" indicates an anagram.
- The fodder for the anagram is likely "LATER RUED."
- The definition is probably "Married man."
Now, let's check if "LATER RUED" is an anagram of a 9-letter word meaning "married man."
Anagram of LATE... |
Come down south to head Panorama (9) | LANDSCAPE | Let's analyze the clue:
**Come down south to head Panorama (9)**
- Definition could be either at the start or end. Likely "Panorama" (a 9-letter word).
- "Come down south to head" suggests a wordplay involving direction or substitution.
- "Come down" = descend or alight or similar.
- "South" is often abbreviated as ... |
This writer’s impatient expression characterised by mischief? (6) | IMPISH | Let's break down the clue:
- "This writer's" often refers to "I" (the speaker).
- "Impatient expression" could be a word or phrase indicating impatience.
- "Characterised by mischief" could be the definition, or it could be part of the wordplay.
Another way is that the definition is at either the start or the end. Si... |
Details fine deeds (5) | FACTS | Let's analyze the clue:
"Details fine deeds (5)"
- The definition is likely either "Details" or "fine deeds."
- The word length is 5 letters.
"Fine deeds" could be "deeds," "acts," "rites," or "feats."
"Details" could be "facts," "items," "notes," "points."
"Fine" is often abbreviated as F.
If we consider "fine ... |
Back later to hold retrospective Inland Revenue hearing? (7) | RETRIAL | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Back later to hold retrospective Inland Revenue hearing? (7)
- Definition is likely at the start or end. "Hearing?" looks like the definition (since the question mark suggests a pun or wordplay).
- "Back later" could indicate reversal of "later" → "retal"
- "to hold" = container in... |
Shocked seeing husband in range shot heartlessly (6) | AGHAST | Let's analyze the clue:
**Shocked seeing husband in range shot heartlessly (6)**
- The definition is likely "Shocked" (usually at the start or end).
- "Husband" often abbreviates to **H**.
- "Heartlessly" suggests removing inner letters.
- "Range shot" suggests a word related to shooting at a range, maybe "RANGE" or... |
LET edited dubious property document (5,4) | TITLE DEED | Clue breakdown:
- "edited" suggests an anagram indicator.
- "dubious property" is likely the fodder for the anagram.
- Length (5,4) suggests two words.
Look at the phrase "dubious property" — 15 letters, too long. But "LET edited" could mean "LET" is to be anagrammed. "LET" is only 3 letters, but answer is (5,4), so ... |
Drawing style from a music magazine one’s received (5) | ANIME | Let's analyze the clue: "Drawing style from a music magazine one’s received (5)"
- Definition is likely "Drawing style"
- Wordplay: "from a music magazine one’s received"
Possible approach:
- "a music magazine" might be "NME" (New Musical Express)
- "one’s received" might indicate insertion or containment.
If we con... |
Joy to have pigs’ heart served up on mushrooms (5) | FUNGI | Let's analyze the clue:
"Joy to have pigs’ heart served up on mushrooms (5)"
- Definition likely at the start or end: "Joy" or "mushrooms"
- "pigs' heart" usually means the middle letter of the word "pigs". The middle letters of "pigs" are "ig" but typically "heart" means the middle letter, so "g" (p i **g** s). ... |
Allows senior relative time with son (6) | GRANTS | Let's parse the clue:
"Allows senior relative time with son (6)"
- Definition is likely "Allows" (a 6-letter word meaning allows).
- "senior relative" could be "AUNT", "UNCLE", "GRAND" something.
- The clue suggests "senior relative," plus "time," plus "son."
Try breaking down the word:
- "senior relative" = "AU... |
Lad collects sort of amber for scientific study (6) | BOTANY | Clue: "Lad collects sort of amber for scientific study (6)"
- The definition is probably "scientific study" (at the end).
- "Lad collects sort of amber" suggests the wordplay:
- "Lad" could be "BOY"
- "sort of amber" could be an anagram or hidden word of "amber"
- If "Lad collects" means the lad surrounds the ambe... |
Cold and bleak for crop (4) | CRAW | "Cold and bleak" is likely the definition. A 4-letter word meaning cold and bleak is "CHAR" or "CHAW" (less likely). But "crop" as a verb means "to cut" or "cut off," but here it's likely wordplay.
Alternatively, "crop" can be the definition, and "Cold and bleak" the wordplay.
Let's see:
- "Cold" often abbreviates t... |
Man’s one that may be regularly insulted (4) | ISLE | The clue is: Man’s one that may be regularly insulted (4)
First, let's analyze the clue components:
- The definition is likely "Man" or "Man's one"
- "that may be regularly insulted" suggests taking letters at regular intervals (regularly) from the word "insulted".
Let's extract letters regularly from "insulted":
"... |
Tedious repetition of single unvaried sound finally changed (8) | MONOTONY | Let's analyze the clue:
**Tedious repetition of single unvaried sound finally changed (8)**
- Definition likely at the start or end. "Tedious repetition" seems like a good definition.
- "single unvaried sound finally changed" looks like wordplay.
Break down the wordplay:
- "single" = ONE
- "unvaried sound fin... |
Baroque art one reproduced (6) | ORNATE | Clue: Baroque art one reproduced (6)
- Definition likely: Baroque
- Wordplay: "art one reproduced" suggests an anagram of "art one"
- "art one" letters: A R T O N E
- Anagram of "art one" = "OATERN," "NOTARE," "ORANTE," "ANO RTE" etc.
- But the word must mean Baroque — a 6-letter adjective.
One well-known adjective r... |
Support for artist brought short rest from work (4) | EASE | Let's analyze the clue:
"Support for artist brought short rest from work (4)"
- Definition is likely either "Support" or "from work" (a rest).
- "Artist" in cryptic clues often abbreviates as **RA** (Royal Academician).
- "short rest" might be **RE** (rest with last letter removed).
- "from work" could also be "rest... |
First of mud appearing before long in rainy season (7) | MONSOON | Let's analyze the clue:
"First of mud appearing before long in rainy season (7)"
- Definition is likely **rainy season** (at the beginning or the end of the clue).
- "First of mud" suggests the first letter of "mud" → M
- "long" often abbreviated as "l"
- "appearing before" suggests that M comes before L
- T... |
Fake swamp in front of our group (5) | BOGUS | Let's analyze the clue:
"Fake swamp in front of our group (5)"
- Definition: likely "Fake" (at the start or end, often the first or last part of the clue is the definition)
- Wordplay: "swamp in front of our group"
- "Our group" could be "us" or "we" or "our" or "team"—but we need 5 letters total.
- Common wor... |
Unwind remaining part (4) | REST | Clue: "Unwind remaining part (4)"
- "Unwind" is likely the definition.
- "Remaining part" can be "rest".
- The answer is a 4-letter word meaning "unwind".
"Rest" itself can mean to relax or unwind.
Therefore, the answer is \boxed{REST}. |
Good boy, happy (4) | GLAD | Let's break down the clue:
- "Good boy" could be the definition or wordplay.
- "Happy" could be the definition or wordplay.
"Good boy" often clues "LAD." But the answer is 4 letters.
"Happy" as a 4-letter synonym: "GLAD."
"Good boy" = "LAD" + "G" (Good) = GLAD.
So "Good" = G
"boy" = LAD
Together = GLA... |
Motel site sporting evergreen shrub (9) | MISTLETOE | Clue: "Motel site sporting evergreen shrub (9)"
Breakdown:
- Definition: "evergreen shrub" (likely at one end of the clue)
- Wordplay: "Motel site sporting" could hint at a word meaning "motel site" containing or "sporting" something.
A common motel site is "motel **site**", but that might not form an answer. Ano... |
Miss out to save money might do this? (5) | SKIMP | Clue breakdown:
- "Miss out" suggests the definition.
- "to save money might do this?" is likely wordplay.
"Miss out" can mean "SKIP". "Save money" = "SKIP" something (like expenses). So the answer is likely SKIMP (meaning to miss out or go without enough, also relates to saving money by doing less).
"Miss out" = SK... |
Size of certain guys covered in flesh (11) | MEASUREMENT | Let's analyze the clue: "Size of certain guys covered in flesh (11)"
- Definition likely at either end: "Size" or "covered in flesh"
- "Certain guys" = possibly "men" or "some men"
- "covered in flesh" suggests a word meaning covered in flesh or related to size.
An 11-letter word meaning "Size" or something related t... |
Pepper? Limit amount covering one starter for child (8) | CAPSICUM | Let's analyze the clue:
"Pepper? Limit amount covering one starter for child (8)"
- Definition likely at either the start or end. "Pepper?" is likely the definition, hinting at the whole answer.
- The wordplay: "Limit amount covering one starter for child"
Breaking down the wordplay:
- "Limit amount" suggests a w... |
Paris district has more gripping books on market (10) | MONTMARTRE | Let's analyze the clue:
"Paris district has more gripping books on market (10)"
- Definition is likely "Paris district" (positioned at the start).
- "more gripping books on market" is the wordplay.
- The answer is 10 letters.
Step 1: Consider "Paris district" — Paris is divided into arrondissements, but that's a lo... |
Trained fish in group with backing of French (8) | SCHOOLED | Let's break down the clue:
"Trained fish in group with backing of French (8)"
- Definition likely: "Trained" (an 8-letter word meaning trained).
- Wordplay: "fish in group with backing of French"
Let's analyze "fish in group with backing of French":
- "fish" could be types of fish: COD, CARP, etc.
- "group" co... |
College in Cambridge or in New York? (6) | QUEENS | Let's analyze the clue: "College in Cambridge or in New York? (6)"
- The definition is likely "College in Cambridge or in New York".
- Famous colleges in Cambridge (UK) include "Trinity", "Jesus", "Clare", "King's" etc.
- Famous colleges in New York might refer to names like "Columbia", "Barnard", "Bronx", but looking... |
Conventional poker hand (8) | STRAIGHT | The clue is "Conventional poker hand (8)".
- The definition is likely "Conventional".
- A well-known poker hand (8 letters) that can mean "conventional" or "standard" is "STRAIGHT".
- In poker, a "straight" is a hand consisting of consecutive cards, often regarded as a standard or conventional type of hand.
So the an... |
Doctor pays out to this examining body? (7) | AUTOPSY | Let's analyze the clue:
- "Doctor" often indicates an anagram or the abbreviation "DR".
- "pays out" suggests spending or paying money.
- "this examining body?" is likely the definition.
An examining body could be a "PAYROLL" (examines payments), but that seems off.
Alternatively, "this examining body?" likely refer... |
Mountainous region involved in security role (5) | TYROL | Clue: "Mountainous region involved in security role (5)"
- "Mountainous region" is likely the definition.
- "involved in security role" suggests a hidden word or an anagram.
- The phrase "security role" is 13 letters.
- Look for a 5-letter mountainous region hidden inside "security role".
Check the letters of "securi... |
Uncle Sam’s zip pinches a hard object (4) | NAIL | Let's parse the clue:
- Definition is likely "a hard object" (at either end).
- "Uncle Sam's" often hints at "US".
- "zip" could be the letter 'Z' (common abbreviation).
- "pinches" suggests putting something inside something else.
- "a" is just 'A'.
So "Uncle Sam's zip pinches a" means US around Z and A, ... |
Beans arrived with cheese as a replacement topping (7) | EDAMAME | Let's analyze the clue:
"Beans arrived with cheese as a replacement topping (7)"
- Definition is likely at the start or end: "Beans" could be the definition (7 letters).
- "arrived" could be "IN" or "CAME" or "LANDED" but needs to fit with cheese.
- "cheese" could be a kind of cheese, e.g., EDAM, BRIE, CHEDDAR, ... |
Thrown mud pie covers unidentified character in confusion (5-2) | MIXED-UP | Let's break down the clue:
"Thrown mud pie covers unidentified character in confusion (5-2)"
- Definition: Probably "in confusion" (as it's at the end).
- Wordplay: "Thrown mud pie covers unidentified character"
"Thrown" suggests an anagram.
"MUD PIE" has 7 letters.
"Unidentified character" is often "X" or "Y" or ... |
Piece of meat one rests here during main course? (9) | ENTRE COTE | The definition is likely "Piece of meat."
"One rests here during main course?" is the wordplay:
- "Main course" suggests the middle of the phrase "main course"
- Taking the middle letters of "main course" gives **"in cours"**, but that seems less helpful.
Alternatively, "one rests here" could be **"rack"** (as in a ... |
Pound caught up in disruption of euro or other currency (6) | ROUBLE | Let's parse this clue:
- Definition is likely "currency" (at the end).
- "Pound caught up in disruption of euro or" suggests a charade or an anagram.
Breakdown:
- "disruption of euro or" signals an anagram of the phrase "euro or"
- "Pound caught up in" means we insert an abbreviation for "pound" into the anagram of ... |
One following golf on the radio (5) | HOTEL | Let's analyze the clue: "One following golf on the radio (5)"
- The wordplay likely involves "golf" and "one following".
- "Golf" in the NATO phonetic alphabet is "G".
- "On the radio" suggests a homophone.
- "One" sounds like "won".
- "Following golf" could mean one comes after G.
- The clue length is 5 letters.
Put... |
Loud and biased form of amusement (7) | FUNFAIR | Let's analyze the clue: "Loud and biased form of amusement (7)"
- "Loud" in music is often **F** (forte).
- "Biased" suggests **SKEWED** or **SKEW**.
- The definition is likely "form of amusement" (a 7-letter word).
We need a 7-letter word meaning "form of amusement".
Try putting "F" (loud) + "SKEWED" (biased) = "FS... |
Rising resort includes lake and mountains (4) | ALPS | The clue: "Rising resort includes lake and mountains (4)"
- The definition is likely "mountains" (since it's at the end).
- "Rising" could indicate reversal (since in down clues "rising" often means reversal).
- "Resort" could be the word to reverse or manipulate.
- "Includes lake" suggests inserting a word or letter ... |
Ale drunk with quiet restraint (5) | LEASH | Let's analyze the clue:
"Ale drunk with quiet restraint (5)"
- "drunk" often signals an anagram.
- "Ale" is a 3-letter word.
- "with quiet" — "quiet" is often abbreviated as "P" (from piano in music).
- "restraint" is likely the definition.
So, we have "ALE" anagrammed + "P" inside, making a 4 or 5 letter word mean... |
Tom is horribly damp (5) | MOIST | "Tom is horribly" suggests an anagram of "TOM IS".
Anagram of "TOM IS" = "MOIST"
"Damp" is the definition.
Answer: \boxed{MOIST} |
Shy type eating second creamy dessert (6) | MOUSSE | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Shy type eating second creamy dessert (6)"**
- Definition likely at either end: "creamy dessert" is probably the definition.
- "Shy type" could be the word to manipulate.
- "eating second" means inserting 's' (abbreviation for second) inside something.
"Shy type" = "ASPER" or "ASHEN" or "... |
Primate managed to get godhead into published article (5-4) | ORANG-UTAN | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** "Primate managed to get godhead into published article (5-4)"
- Definition: Likely "Primate"
- Wordplay:
- "managed" suggests an anagram
- "godhead into published article" — the fodder for the anagram?
- "published article" might be "AN" or "THE"
- "godhead" could be "RA" (Eg... |
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