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Judicial process making sense (7) | HEARING | Let's analyze the clue:
"Judicial process making sense (7)"
- The definition is likely at either the start or end. "Judicial process" sounds like the definition.
- "making sense" could be the wordplay.
"Judicial process" suggests words like TRIAL, HEARING, or something related to law.
We need a 7-letter word. Let's... |
Heavenly body’s swaying in freedom after dropping Ecstasy (9) | LIBRATION | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Heavenly body’s swaying in freedom after dropping Ecstasy (9)
- Definition: Likely **Heavenly body** (an astronomical object).
- Wordplay: "swaying in freedom after dropping Ecstasy".
Step 1: Identify possible indicators and structure.
- "swaying" is often an anagram indicator.
- "... |
Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3) | INCOME TAX | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Critical to Mexican government's source of funds (6,3)"**
- The enumeration is (6,3), which suggests a two-word answer: first word 6 letters, second word 3 letters.
- The clue might be a definition + wordplay type.
- "Critical to Mexican government's source of funds" could indicate the... |
Jump suddenly, brilliant performer put about (5,2) | START UP | Let's analyze the clue: "Jump suddenly, brilliant performer put about (5,2)"
- The definition is likely "Jump suddenly" or a phrase meaning that.
- "brilliant performer" could be the word "star".
- "put about" often indicates a reversal or anagram around or inside.
Check components:
- "brilliant performer" = STAR
- ... |
Rubber prone to distort? Renew after stripping (8) | NEOPRENE | Let's analyze the clue:
**Rubber prone to distort? Renew after stripping (8)**
- The enumeration is (8), so the answer is an 8-letter word.
- "Rubber" is likely the definition. Common synonyms: ERASER, CAOUTCHOUC, LATEX (too short), GUM (too short), ELASTOMER (too long).
Check the rest:
- "prone to distort?" su... |
Make stronger complaint against university parking (4,2) | BEEF UP | Let's analyze the clue:
**Make stronger complaint against university parking (4,2)**
- The definition is likely at the start or end. It could be "Make stronger" or "complaint" or hint towards the whole phrase.
- "complaint against university parking" suggests a phrase involving protest or appeal.
"Make stronger" ... |
Arguing Europeans interrupted by Monsieur in charge (8) | POLEMICS | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Arguing Europeans interrupted by Monsieur in charge (8)
- Definition is likely either "Arguing" or related word.
- "Europeans" might hint at EU.
- "Monsieur" is French for "Mr", often abbreviated as "M".
- "in charge" often abbreviated as "IC".
So "Europeans interrupted by Monsieu... |
Food? Say grace initially (3) | EGG | Clue: Food? Say grace initially (3)
- "Say grace initially" suggests taking the initial letters of "Say Grace" → S and G.
- "Food?" is the definition.
- Combining initials S and G with a vowel possibly to form a 3-letter food word.
- But only two letters from initials → perhaps "Say grace initially" means just the fir... |
Work tongue into part of mouth and be highly successful with what I record (2,8) | GO PLATINUM | Let's analyze the clue:
"Work tongue into part of mouth and be highly successful with what I record (2,8)"
- The enumeration is (2,8).
- The definition is likely at the start or end: "Work tongue into part of mouth" or "be highly successful with what I record".
- The phrase "be highly successful with what I re... |
Taking away some capital punishment? Excellent (4) | FINE | Let's analyze the clue: "Taking away some capital punishment? Excellent (4)".
- The enumeration is (4), so the answer is a 4-letter word.
- The phrase "Taking away some capital punishment?" might be the wordplay.
- "Excellent" is likely the definition (definition is often at the start or end).
- We might look for a 4-... |
Raise charge in case of rapids or rocks (5) | REEFS | Let's analyze the clue:
"Raise charge in case of rapids or rocks (5)"
- Definition is usually at the start or end. Possible definitions: "Raise" or "rocks" or "rapids"
- "Charge in case of rapids" suggests putting a charge inside letters from "rapids"
- "or rocks" could be a definition or a secondary hint
- "Raise" ... |
Millions robbed in business by force (6) | COERCE | Let's analyze the clue:
"Millions robbed in business by force (6)"
- The definition is likely "by force" (a straightforward definition often at the start or end of the clue).
- "Millions robbed in business" suggests wordplay.
Breakdown:
- "Millions" can be abbreviated as "M".
- "robbed" might imply removal or c... |
I love batter, primarily when flipping pancakes (5) | BLINI | Let's analyze the clue:
"I love batter, primarily when flipping pancakes (5)"
- "primarily" often suggests taking initial letters.
- "batter, primarily" → take the first letter of "batter" → B
- "I love" might indicate the letter "I" and "O" (as in love = zero in tennis)
- "when flipping" suggests reversal or some ki... |
Reportedly recognised gesture in avant-garde group (3,4) | NEW WAVE | Clue: Reportedly recognised gesture in avant-garde group (3,4)
- "Reportedly" suggests a homophone.
- "Recognised gesture" could be "sign".
- The whole clue likely defines "avant-garde group".
- Homophone of "sign" is "cyn" or "sign" sounding like "sin" or "sign".
- Avant-garde group could be "ART CLUB" (3,4) but that... |
Follows, as opposed to heads (5) | TAILS | Clue: Follows, as opposed to heads (5)
Explanation:
- "Heads" can mean to go in front or lead.
- "As opposed to heads" suggests the opposite, which is "tails."
- "Follows" also means "tails" (in the context of heads or tails on a coin, tails follow heads).
- The answer is a 5-letter word meaning "follows" or the oppos... |
Lament extinct bird in Scottish mountain (6) | BEMOAN | Clue: Lament extinct bird in Scottish mountain (6)
- Definition: "Lament" (likely the definition)
- Wordplay: "extinct bird in Scottish mountain"
Let's analyze:
- "Scottish mountain": A common cryptic crossword answer is "BEN" (a Scottish mountain or hill).
- "extinct bird": Possibly "DODO" or similar.
- The answer ... |
Damned fortunate! (7) | BLESSED | Clue: "Damned fortunate! (7)"
Analysis:
- Definition is likely "fortunate!"
- "Damned" could be an anagram indicator or part of the wordplay.
- The answer needs to be a 7-letter word meaning "fortunate."
Consider synonyms of "fortunate":
- LUCKY
- FORTUNE (8 letters, too long)
- BLESSED (7 letters)
"BLESSED" fits th... |
I am some sort of dog, little fellow to be opposed (8) | IMPUGNED | Clue: I am some sort of dog, little fellow to be opposed (8)
- Definition is likely at the start or end.
- "some sort of dog" suggests a type or breed of dog is the definition.
- "little fellow to be opposed" is likely the wordplay.
- "little fellow" can be "imp" or "pet" or "tot" etc.
- "to be opposed" could mean "an... |
Don is one person at the wheel heading off (5) | RIVER | Let's analyze the clue: "Don is one person at the wheel heading off (5)"
- Definition usually at the start or end. Possible definitions: "Don" or "heading off"
- "Don" is often defined as TO WEAR or a title (DON)
- "one person at the wheel" could suggest "driver" or "pilot" but the answer is 5 letters
- "heading off" ... |
Happy hours, so bottomless deal in wayside taverns (10) | ROADHOUSES | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Happy hours, so bottomless deal in wayside taverns (10)
- Definition likely at one end: either "Happy hours" or "wayside taverns".
- "Happy hours" is 11 letters, "wayside taverns" is two words (note 10 letters total), could be "Roadhouses" or similar.
- The enumeration is (10), so th... |
Area north of Italian islet (3) | AIT | Let's analyze the clue: "Area north of Italian islet (3)".
- The answer is 3 letters.
- "Italian islet" could be a word meaning a small island or islet in Italy.
- "Area north of..." suggests placing the abbreviation for "area" (commonly "A") north (i.e., before or above in the clue) of something meaning Italian or an... |
Encourage dog to come back, employing “heel” essentially (3,2) | GEE UP | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Encourage dog to come back, employing 'heel' essentially (3,2)"**
The definition is likely **"Encourage"** (since it is at the start).
Wordplay:
- "dog to come back" suggests a reversal of a word meaning "dog" or related.
- "employing 'heel' essentially" means taking the middle letter... |
Admirer in a suit sent misguidedly around hospital (10) | ENTHUSIAST | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Admirer in a suit sent misguidedly around hospital (10)
- Definition: Likely "Admirer"
- Wordplay: "in a suit sent misguidedly around hospital"
The phrase "misguidedly" suggests an anagram.
We have the letters from "A SUIT SENT" to be anagrammed.
"A SUIT SENT" letters: A S U I T ... |
Set about turning 60 in a relaxed way (5) | LAXLY | Clue analysis:
- "turning 60" suggests a reversal or anagram related to "60" or "LX" (Roman numeral for 60).
- "in a relaxed way" is likely the definition.
- "Set about" could be "At ease" meaning relaxed, or "Set about" indicating surrounding or reversal.
"60" in Roman numerals is "LX". Turning 60 could mean re... |
Name a god ending in Y (3) | RAY | A god ending in "Y" with 3 letters.
One well-known god name ending with Y and having 3 letters is "RAY" (not typically a god). Let's think of more fitting options.
"DAY" is not a god.
"ANY" no.
"ELY"— no.
How about "RAY"— no.
Consider Egyptian gods or Greek gods.
"NY" no.
"RY" no.
Is "ARY" a god? No.
Try "Y" ... |
Fall, for every one’s hard (6) | PERISH | Clue: Fall, for every one’s hard (6)
Breakdown:
- "Fall" is likely the definition.
- "for every one’s" could mean "per" or "all".
- "hard" in cryptic clues is often abbreviated as "H".
- "for every one" might be "ALL" or "EVE" (everyone).
- "Fall" could be a synonym like "DROP", "FALLEN", "LAPSE", "FALTER".
Let's ana... |
Primate securing small niche (4) | APSE | Let's analyze the clue:
**Primate securing small niche (4)**
- Definition: likely "niche" (because "primate" and "securing small" seem like wordplay parts)
- Wordplay: "Primate securing small"
"Small" often abbreviates to **S** in cryptics.
"Primate" could be a word or a short name of a primate.
We need a 4-le... |
Monster to walk with head concealed (5) | TROLL | Let's analyze the clue:
"Monster to walk with head concealed (5)"
- Definition is likely either "Monster" or "to walk with head concealed."
- The enumeration is (5), so the answer is a 5-letter word.
- "to walk with head concealed" suggests taking a word meaning "to walk" and removing its initial letter ("head conce... |
Sequence of events in coarse novel (8) | SCENARIO | Clue: Sequence of events in coarse novel (8)
- "Sequence of events" suggests a definition, likely the answer.
- "coarse novel" is likely the wordplay.
- "coarse" could be "coarse" = "rough" or "coarse" = "rude," etc.
- "novel" could mean an anagram indicator.
- The word "in" suggests that "sequence of events" is the d... |
So to speak, cracks up vehicles in snow (7) | SLEIGHS | Let's analyze the clue:
**"So to speak, cracks up vehicles in snow (7)"**
- The enumeration is (7), so the answer is a 7-letter word.
- "So to speak" often indicates a homophone (a word that sounds like another).
- "Cracks up" can mean laughs or "splits".
- "Vehicles in snow" might be a definition or part of wordpla... |
. Committed reserve detectives drawn back to engage in exploit (9) | DEDICATED | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Committed reserve detectives drawn back to engage in exploit (9)"**
- Definition: Likely at the start or end; either "Committed" or "exploit"
- Word length: 9 letters
Breakdown:
- "reserve detectives drawn back" suggests some reversal or insertion involving words meaning reserve or de... |
South America’s greatest current asset (6) | AMAZON | Let's analyze the clue: "South America’s greatest current asset (6)"
- The answer is 6 letters.
- "South America’s greatest" might hint at something related to "greatest" or "largest" in South America.
- "current asset" might be a definition or wordplay.
In cryptic clues, either the first or the last part is the defi... |
Furniture item solver suggested? (6) | SETTEE | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Furniture item solver suggested? (6)"**
- The definition is likely "Furniture item".
- The wordplay might involve "solver suggested" or something indicating an anagram or a homophone.
Consider "solver suggested" could be hinting at a homophone of something like "solver" or a related wor... |
He'd no pa and mother, ending up thus (8) | ORPHANED | Clue: He'd no pa and mother, ending up thus (8)
- The definition could be at the start or end: likely "ending up thus"
- "He'd no pa and mother" looks like a phrase to be anagrammed or parsed.
- "He'd no pa and mother" contains the letters: H E D N O P A A N D M O T H E R
- That's 15 letters; clue length is (8), so li... |
Conservative and socialist on one board? That’s praiseworthy (10) | CREDITABLE | Let's analyze the clue:
**Conservative and socialist on one board? That’s praiseworthy (10)**
- The definition is likely **"That’s praiseworthy"**.
- The word length is (10).
- Cryptic parts: "Conservative and socialist" and "on one board?"
First, let's think about possible synonyms of "praiseworthy" (10 letters):
... |
Birds wash nervously around entrance of KFC (5) | HAWKS | Clue: "Birds wash nervously around entrance of KFC (5)"
1. "Birds" is likely the definition (either at the start or the end).
2. "wash nervously" suggests an anagram of "WASH".
3. "around entrance of KFC": entrance of KFC = first letter of KFC = "K".
4. So "wash nervously around K" means anagram of WASH around K.
5. T... |
As a rule, even choice of enemy has friend’s support (8) | NORMALLY | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** As a rule, even choice of enemy has friend’s support (8)
- Definition is likely at the start or the end. Commonly, "As a rule" might be the definition.
- "even choice of enemy" could mean taking even letters of the word "enemy"
- "has friend’s support" suggests inserting or combining... |
Oriental princess has last month in hospital with touch of anaemia (7) | SULTANA | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Oriental princess has last month in hospital with touch of anaemia (7)
**Length:** 7 letters
1. Definition: Often in cryptic clues, either the first or last part is the definition. Here "Oriental princess" is likely the definition.
2. Wordplay:
- "last month" could be "DEC" (Decem... |
Cash is not endlessly collected in this! (6) | CASINO | Let's analyze the clue: "Cash is not endlessly collected in this! (6)"
- The enumeration is (6), so the answer has 6 letters.
- The definition is likely either at the start or end. The clue ends with an exclamation mark which might emphasize the definition or the whole clue.
- "Cash is not endlessly collected in this!... |
Putting off creating space for books, perhaps (8) | SHELVING | Let's parse the clue:
**"Putting off creating space for books, perhaps (8)"**
- Definition could be at the start or end.
- "Putting off" is very likely the definition (meaning to postpone or delay).
- "creating space for books, perhaps" is the wordplay.
"Books, perhaps" suggests an example or a category of items... |
Figure outrageously paid zero tax initially (9) | TRAPEZOID | Let's analyze the clue:
"Figure outrageously paid zero tax initially (9)"
- The word "outrageously" suggests an anagram indicator.
- The words "paid zero tax initially" are likely the letters to be anagrammed.
- "Initially" means take the first letters of "paid," "zero," and "tax" → P, Z, T.
- We may also incl... |
Standard selection of women or men (4) | NORM | Clue: Standard selection of women or men (4)
- "Standard" could be the definition.
- "Selection of women or men" might hint at a group or set.
- A 4-letter word meaning "standard" or "a standard" is "NORM".
- "Norm" means a standard.
- The wordplay could be "N" (selection of 'women or men' = 'N' could be abbreviation ... |
Experts know them to be edible bulbs (6) | ONIONS | Clue: Experts know them to be edible bulbs (6)
Breakdown:
- Definition likely at either end: "edible bulbs"
- "Experts know them" could be a word meaning experts = "pro" or "pros"
- "to be" could be "are"
- Combine "pros" + "are" to get "prose ar"?
- Or maybe "Experts" = PROS, "know them to be" = "are", so PROS + ARE?... |
Arachnid goes down again from the rear (6) | SPIDER | Let's analyze the clue:
**Arachnid goes down again from the rear (6)**
- The definition is likely at one end: either "Arachnid" or "goes down again".
- "Arachnid" is probably the definition, since it's the first word and the clue seems to describe an arachnid.
- "goes down again from the rear" suggests wordplay invo... |
Prohibit going either way in crossing (6) | FORBID | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Prohibit going either way in crossing (6)
- Definition: Likely "Prohibit".
- Wordplay: "going either way in crossing" suggests a palindrome or something reversible within the word, or maybe a word that reads the same forward and backward "in crossing".
The answer is 6 letters.
"Pro... |
Linger unhappily at stern of boat in lock (7) | RINGLET | Let's analyze the clue:
**Linger unhappily at stern of boat in lock (7)**
- Definition is likely "Linger" (usually at either the start or end).
- "unhappily" often indicates an anagram.
- "at stern of boat" suggests taking the last letter of "boat," which is **T**.
- "in lock" could mean placing the anagram in... |
Glib providing account in case (6) | FACILE | Let's analyze the clue:
**Glib providing account in case (6)**
- The definition is likely **Glib** (a 6-letter word meaning "glib").
- "providing account" could signal a word related to "giving an account," "narrating," "reporting," etc.
- "in case" might indicate the answer is contained inside or a word that su... |
Naive to get vexed over third rate poem as an aid to road safety (5,5,4) | GREEN CROSS CODE | Let's analyze the clue:
**Naive to get vexed over third rate poem as an aid to road safety (5,5,4)**
- Definition is probably either beginning or end of the clue. The phrase "as an aid to road safety" is likely the definition.
- The answer length is (5,5,4).
"Aid to road safety" could be something like "GREEN CRO... |
Men agree on cut in exchange for incentive (13) | ENCOURAGEMENT | Clue: Men agree on cut in exchange for incentive (13)
- Definition likely at the beginning or end: "incentive"
- "Men agree" might clue a synonym for "men agree" such as "consent" or "men agree on"
- "cut in exchange" might suggest an anagram or insertion
- "(13)" indicates the answer length
Let's analyze components:... |
Rich university made advance after work (7) | OPULENT | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Rich university made advance after work (7)
- "after work" often suggests the abbreviation "OP" (for "opus", used to indicate a work)
- "university" is commonly abbreviated as "U"
- "made advance" could suggest a word meaning "advanced" or "progressed"
- The definition is likely at o... |
Seasoning salt, with piece of cloth atop (8) | TARRAGON | Let's analyze the clue:
**Seasoning salt, with piece of cloth atop (8)**
- Definition: Likely "Seasoning" since it's at the start.
- Wordplay: "salt, with piece of cloth atop"
"Piece of cloth" could be "rag", "remnant", "scrap", "swatch", "patch", "bit".
"Salt" can also mean "to season", or it could be a synony... |
Intended guy to protect front of ear and back of throat (5) | MEANT | Clue: Intended guy to protect front of ear and back of throat (5)
Breakdown:
- "Intended" is likely the definition.
- "Guy" is often a synonym like MAN.
- "front of ear" = E (the first letter of "ear").
- "back of throat" = T (the last letter of "throat").
- "to protect front of ear and back of throat" sugge... |
Half a side, among others, is to undergo a second exam (6) | RETEST | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Half a side, among others, is to undergo a second exam (6)
**Step 1: Identify the definition**
Usually, for a clue of this form, the definition might be at the start or the end. Here, "to undergo a second exam" or "second exam" is a strong candidate for the definition part.
**Step... |
Fresh complaint here is said to be a serious illness (9) | PNEUMONIA | Let's analyze the clue:
"Fresh complaint here is said to be a serious illness (9)"
- "Fresh" might be a definition or an indicator.
- "complaint here is said" suggests a homophone (sounds like).
- "a serious illness" is likely the definition.
Breakdown:
- "complaint here is said" = a word meaning complaint, sound... |
Spy, a well-bred chap (5) | AGENT | Let's analyze the clue: "Spy, a well-bred chap (5)".
- The definition is likely either "Spy" or "well-bred chap".
- "Chap" is often a synonym for "man" or "guy" or "fellow".
- "well-bred" may hint at "bred" or "noble" or "gent".
- The answer is 5 letters.
- "Spy" synonyms with 5 letters include: "AGENT", "SCOUT", "ASI... |
Hunt employee fighting in play room (4,6) | GAME WARDEN | Let's analyze the cryptic clue:
**"Hunt employee fighting in play room (4,6)"**
1. The definition is likely at the beginning or the end. Here, "Hunt" seems a likely definition.
2. The wordplay: "employee fighting in play room"
Break down:
- "employee" might suggest "staff," "man," "agent," "rep," "worker," etc.... |
Peace symbol round active department (5,6) | OLIVE BRANCH | Let's analyze the clue:
**Peace symbol round active department (5,6)**
Clue breakdown:
- "Peace symbol" is likely the definition.
- "round active department" suggests wordplay.
Consider "round" as the letter "O" (common cryptic abbreviation for a round shape),
"active department" might be "Armed Forces" or "A... |
Prodigy is invariably first in class (6) | GENIUS | Let's analyze the clue:
"Prodigy is invariably first in class (6)"
- Definition is likely "Prodigy" (a 6-letter word meaning prodigy).
- "Invariably" suggests a word like "always".
- "First in class" often indicates taking the first letter of "class", which is "c".
- So we might be looking for a 6-letter word meanin... |
Sun’s taken on Left supporting magazine — there’s something to watch (9,5) | SPECTATOR SPORT | Clue: Sun’s taken on Left supporting magazine — there’s something to watch (9,5)
- "Sun's taken on Left" suggests some wordplay involving "Sun" and "L" (Left).
- "Supporting magazine" could mean a word for magazine or similar word (like "periodical", "journal", "review", "press") perhaps beneath or after something.
- ... |
Having a mate? Some requirement that’s right within (9) | PARTNERED | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Having a mate? Some requirement that’s right within (9)"**
- Definition word is likely **"Having a mate?"** — so the answer probably means "paired", "mated", or "coupled" or similar.
- Wordplay: "Some requirement that’s right within"
- "Some requirement" could clue a hidden word or a conta... |
Bring back memories of night before, going round fair (5) | EVOKE | Let's analyze the clue:
"Bring back memories of night before, going round fair (5)"
- Definition: Usually at one end or the other. Here likely "fair" (as a definition) or "bring back memories."
- Wordplay: "night before" and "going round" and "fair"
Breakdown:
- "night before" can be "EVE"
- "going round" can s... |
Engineer lost in going round route initially — it’s one of two passages (7) | NOSTRIL | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Engineer lost in going round route initially — it’s one of two passages (7)
- Definition is likely "one of two passages" (7 letters).
- “Engineer” is very common in cryptics as an abbreviation for types of engineers: e.g. RE (Royal Engineers).
- "route initially" could mean the first... |
Boxer perhaps less heavy after change of starter (7) | FIGHTER | Let's analyze the clue:
**"Boxer perhaps less heavy after change of starter (7)"**
- The definition could be **"Boxer perhaps"** (a definition of a kind of dog or a fighter).
- "less heavy after change of starter" is the wordplay.
Step-by-step:
- "Boxer perhaps" = likely definition, means a type of boxer or boxer... |
Aim revealed by creature with venom and anger (6) | ASPIRE | Let's analyze the clue:
**Aim revealed by creature with venom and anger (6)**
- The definition is likely at one end: "Aim" seems a probable definition.
- "Creature with venom and anger" is the wordplay.
"Creature with venom" often suggests a "snake", "asp", "viper", etc.
"Anger" can be "ire", "rage", "mad".
We... |
Asian island language used by programmers (4) | JAVA | Clue: "Asian island language used by programmers (4)"
Breakdown:
- Definition is likely either "Asian island" or "language used by programmers."
- We want a 4-letter answer.
- "Language used by programmers" suggests a programming language.
- Common short programming languages: JAVA, PERL, PHP, LUA, BASIC (too ... |
Confectionery supply, including lozenge, handed back (8) | LOLLIPOP | Let's analyze the clue:
"Confectionery supply, including lozenge, handed back (8)"
- Definition is likely "Confectionery" (8)
- "Supply, including lozenge, handed back" is the wordplay
Breakdown:
- "Lozenge" can be abbreviated as "O" (a diamond shape symbol often used in cryptics)
- "handed back" suggests rev... |
Is it where pupils get ideas? (6,2,7) | SCHOOL OF THOUGHT | Let's analyze the clue:
"Is it where pupils get ideas? (6,2,7)"
- It's likely a definition plus wordplay clue.
- The enumeration (6,2,7) suggests a phrase of three words, with lengths 6, 2, and 7.
- The definition is likely either at the start or the end of the clue.
- The phrase is probably related to where pupils ... |
Deadly reptiles decapitated insects (4) | ASPS | Cryptic clue: "Deadly reptiles decapitated insects (4)"
- Definition is likely "Deadly reptiles" (at the start or end).
- "decapitated insects" suggests taking an insect word and removing its first letter ("decapitated").
- Common 4-letter deadly reptiles: "VIPER" is 5 letters, "Cobra" 5, "Mamba" 5, "ADDER" 5, "ASP" 3... |
Moving feebly, tourist at famous sight in America (6,2,7) | STATUE OF LIBERTY | Let's analyze the clue:
**Clue:** Moving feebly, tourist at famous sight in America (6,2,7)
- Definition is likely at the start or end. "Moving feebly" seems like a definition.
- The rest: "tourist at famous sight in America" hints at a phrase associated with a famous American tourist attraction.
- The enumeration: (... |
A bit of syrup in a cola daiquiri (a rum cocktail) (4,6) | PINA COLADA | Let's analyze the clue:
"A bit of syrup in a cola daiquiri (a rum cocktail) (4,6)"
- Definition: Most likely the definition is "a rum cocktail" at the end.
- Wordplay: "A bit of syrup in a cola daiquiri"
We are looking for a rum cocktail of 4 and 6 letters.
Common 4,6 rum cocktails:
- DARK RUMS? No.
- RUM COLA? No... |
Palaeographer, say, may be happier with gist unravelling (11) | EPIGRAPHIST | Clue analysis:
- Definition is likely "Palaeographer, say" (i.e., a type of person or profession related to palaeography).
- "may be happier with gist unravelling" suggests an anagram (indicated by "unravelling") of "HAPPIER WITH GIST" or some subset.
- Let's count letters:
"may be happier with gist" : "HAPPIER WITH ... |
The woman’s business attire in hearing showing hairs? (7) | HIRSUTE | Let's analyze the clue:
**"The woman’s business attire in hearing showing hairs? (7)"**
- Definition likely at one end: Either "showing hairs?" or "business attire" or "The woman’s".
- "in hearing" suggests a homophone.
- "The woman’s" often clues "HER".
- "business attire" can be something like "SUITS" or "SL... |
Good headgear for Asian mountain passes (5) | GHATS | Clue: Good headgear for Asian mountain passes (5)
- "Asian mountain passes" is likely the definition.
- "Good" can often be abbreviated as "G".
- "Headgear" might be a word containing "cap" or similar.
- The answer length is 5.
Looking at Asian mountain passes: "KRA" or "KORA" or "KORA" isn't common. "KARA" is a moun... |
Start to acquire dynamite (3,8) | GET CRACKING | The clue is "Start to acquire dynamite (3,8)".
- "Start to acquire" suggests a definition or wordplay.
- The enumeration (3,8) means the answer is two words: 3 letters and 8 letters.
- "Dynamite" is likely the definition.
- "Start to acquire" could also hint at initial letters or the beginning of the word "acquire" (w... |
Usual way to get across a point (7) | ROUTINE | Clue analysis: "Usual way" is likely the definition. "to get across a point" might be wordplay.
"Point" often abbreviates as N, S, E, W. "Get across" could suggest inserting or crossing.
"Usual way" = "NORMAL" or "ROUTINE" or "GENERAL"
Length = 7
Consider "USUAL WAY" = "ROUTINE" (7 letters)
"TO GET ACROSS A POINT"... |
Dramatic act the liar arranged (10) | THEATRICAL | Let's analyze the clue:
**Dramatic act the liar arranged (10)**
- "arranged" suggests an anagram.
- "the liar" is likely the fodder for the anagram.
- "Dramatic act" is likely the definition.
- The length is 10.
Checking if "the liar" combined with some letters anagrams to a word meaning "dramatic act".
"The... |
Face of self-satisfied idiot, or how it may be described (4) | SMUG | Clue: "Face of self-satisfied idiot, or how it may be described (4)"
Let's analyze:
- Definition part: likely "Face" or "how it may be described"
- Wordplay: "self-satisfied idiot"
- "Face of self-satisfied idiot" suggests taking the first letter ("face") of "self-satisfied idiot" or a word meaning "self-satisfied id... |
Like Steve Austin on island cornered by writer (6) | BIONIC | Let's analyze the clue:
"Like Steve Austin on island cornered by writer (6)"
- "Like Steve Austin" likely refers to something characteristic about Steve Austin. Steve Austin is famously known as "The Six Million Dollar Man", so "like Steve Austin" could hint at "BIONIC".
- "on island cornered by writer" hints at wor... |
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