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The answer is hidden among the words of the clue. No spare words should be present. A suitable hidden indicator will point to the buried text.
Examples: part of, associated with, types of.
A word or series of words that signify a mixing-up of letters.
Examples: changed, at sea, confused, all over the place - anything that indicates change or jumbling.
The structure of the answer involves either letters placed outside other letters, or letters placed inside other letters. Which type of container clue is determined by an appropriate container indicator.
The answer is found by butting together parts defined in the wordplay. There may be some positional indicators that change the order of these parts.
The structure of the answer involves either letters placed outside other letters, or letters placed inside other letters. Which type of container clue is determined by an appropriate container indicator.
The clue has two parts, each one defining the answer without using cryptic devices. Ideally each definition should have no etymological relationship.
The answer is found by using the sound of a word or phrase. Sounds-like indicators point the way.
The answer is found by butting together parts defined in the wordplay. There may be some positional indicators that change the order of these parts.
The entire answer is found by reversing part of the clue, or a synonym for part of the clue. A suitable reversal indicator will be present.
The structure of the answer involves either letters placed outside other letters, or letters placed inside other letters. Which type of container clue is determined by an appropriate container indicator.
A pointer that signifies the placing of one or more parts of a clue (or their equivalents) on the INSIDE of one or more parts of a clue (or their equivalents).
Examples: held by, kept by, embraced by - anything that creates the image of being contained.
Punctuation generally should be ignored - always consider how a clue reads without punctuation.
The structure of the answer involves either letters placed outside other letters, or letters placed inside other letters. Which type of container clue is determined by an appropriate container indicator.
The structure of the answer involves either letters placed outside other letters, or letters placed inside other letters. Which type of container clue is determined by an appropriate container indicator.
The structure of the answer involves either letters placed outside other letters, or letters placed inside other letters. Which type of container clue is determined by an appropriate container indicator.
A type of clue that involves the mixing up of letters without the inclusion of a letter or letters. This clue will have an anagram indicator to signify jumbling and a subtraction indicator to signify the removal of a letter or letters.
A removed letter may be as seen in the clue, an abbreviation for a word in the clue, or the result of another cryptic device like taking the initial letter from a word. Removed letters may be a whole word as seen in a clue, the synonym of a word in the clue (if that synonym is contiguous within the anagram fodder), or the result of another cryptic device like taking the middle two letters from a word.
A question mark has been used to indicate "language abuse", that is, a word or words in a clue are used in a technically incorrect way, but the meaning can be still inferred.
Example: A indeed (?) could mean to insert A inside deed.
Either a mixture of letters is placed inside or outside other letters, or letters are placed inside or outside a mixture of letters. An anagram indicator and containment indicator will be present.
A question mark has been used to indicate "language abuse", that is, a word or words in a clue are used in a technically incorrect way, but the meaning can be still inferred.
Example: A indeed (?) could mean to insert A inside deed.
A word or series of words that signify a mixing-up of letters.
Examples: changed, at sea, confused, all over the place - anything that indicates change or jumbling.
Either a mixture of letters is placed inside or outside other letters, or letters are placed inside or outside a mixture of letters. An anagram indicator and containment indicator will be present.
The entire answer is the result of removing the first or last letter from part of the clue or its synonym. A truncation indicator will be present.
Either a mixture of letters is placed inside or outside other letters, or letters are placed inside or outside a mixture of letters. An anagram indicator and containment indicator will be present.
A question mark has been used to indicate "language abuse", that is, a word or words in a clue are used in a technically incorrect way, but the meaning can be still inferred.
Example: A indeed (?) could mean to insert A inside deed.
Bit of consternation this time – David
Not entirely sure about answers to 26a & 23d – await solution next week with interest.
20d – Brilliant – once I ‘got it’
David
Is ! the definition for 26A?
Regards
Norman
Yes indeed.
OOO-K! Think I’m with you guys.
& realisation dawns about 23d – Very good!
I’ve enjoyed the to and fro. Interesting the clues I think are reasonably simple which cause consternation, and the ones which trouble me but are fruity to others.
I am happy that my answer to 23d matches my identified definition, but I cannot see the relationship in the word play. Next Wednesday will bring clarification – I hope.
Norman I appreciate our definition of 26a and the confirmation from David. I think I have this one.
25d has me perplexed. I have a word which matches my definition, unusual context, but accurate. The end of the word play fits but I cannot reconcile the first three letters.
Perhaps my answer to 24a is incorrect. Again I cannot parse it. If that is wrong, all bets are off about the interlocking answers.
A plus for 20d David
Arthur
Me too Arthur, must make a habit of checking in here more frequently.
No doubt you’ll have 23d & 25d – couple of those Light Bulb Moments.
Awaiting 26a with interest.
David is lifting the bar lately & that’s just Great
Technologically challenged – you bet.
But managed to post you on my Facebook page David.
One response so far from 1950’s West Qld. School Mate.
Will re-post from time-to-time.
As with several other it’s been Life Long Learning.
Maybe your other followers may feel inclined to follow suit – spread the word.
If I’m winging it on FB every one else will be too!!!
I think we should all spread the word every way we can.
Way-to-Go ….. Tim
& encourage everyone to also make a CONTRIBUTION
– if they are not already down so.
This has to be worth subscription of at least $2.00 per week.