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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 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 answer is found by butting together parts defined in the wordplay. There may be some positional indicators that change the order of these parts.
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 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 answer is found by butting together parts defined in the wordplay. There may be some positional indicators that change the order of these parts.
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.
The answer is found by removing a letter, letters, or a word (either found directly in the clue or derived) from a word or words (or their synonyms). Subtractions involving synonyms must be done with contiguous letters, that is, a word will subtract directly unless specifically indicated. A subtraction indicator is present to initiate the action.
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.
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.
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 answer is found by using the sound of a word or phrase. Sounds-like indicators point the way.
The clue has two parts, each one defining the answer without using cryptic devices. Ideally each definition should have no etymological relationship.
David – perhaps a note somewhere to alert those unaware,
of the Forum & sharing of views that has developed HERE each week?
It’s very quiet here this week. Where is everyone?
I liked 16ac and 6dn. They’re both tricky enough (especially 16ac) that I expected to see some comments about them by now.
As always, there are some enjoyable definitions: 1ac, 10ac, 6dn, 9dn and 21dn, for example.
Only just started, but did enjoy 10a, quite clever.
Must be just me. This is One-Tuff-Nut –
but making progress now after a few much needed ‘light bulb’ moments.
Not just you!
14a, 28a any hints?
Not totally familiar with 14a Wendy but I think they are skewered & first word sounding like one who gifts. Answer is a real Gem.
Like you, clueless with 28a – as well as 27a & 8d..
& not sure of 25d either.
I’m thinking of “turn over” as an aircraft manoeuvre?
Pretty sure of 27a now Wendy, but means thoughts on 25d are very wrong.
Think more farming soil
Completely at sea in the south west corner, brain not working today.
Made some headway, just cannot get 8d.
Finished at last!
Likewise Christine. It was quite a journey………
I have finally finished but the “congratulations” banner has not ran across the screen so I guess I have an incorrect letter somewhere. 28a is a great clue but I’m not sure I’d have got it without the “set” hint from David. Praise also for 5d, 7d, 14a and 19a.
A little diabolical this week.
I support the praise for the clues mentioned above. I particularly liked 5d, 6d, 19a (needed the crosses to get anywhere with this one), 25d with the first definition a bit obscure.
I have equal plaudits for 1a and 28a.
My greatest problems cm with 4d – got stuck on an actor or role – it is usually Othello. Then could not understand the reversal until the juices started.
I have not got a clue how to parse 16a. I got the congratulations. David says I have to translate. I’ve tried Maoris, kiwis, keas, but to no avail. I even tried my son’s name as he is currently a resident of New Zealand. There is even a park where they play football. Will somebody relieve me of this pestilence?
Actually a very topical issue although we are looking at citizenship not residence.
New heights David.
Most of the above are on my Favourites List, so long I had to prune it.
14a & 28a were testing & exceptional.
Also highly commended 1a, 19a – 7d, 17d & 25d (loved it).
Had a word for the last that reflected our previous lives Arthur.
Even ‘turn over’ as aircraft manoeuvre. Did not work.
Not entirely sure of 8d, 15d & 18d – but confident enough…..
I realised that 25d relates to farming as well as our previous employment.
8d “forward” is the definition. Then it is a simple container, with a colloquialism on the outside. There I used local again. I got stuck on “forward’s goal”
15d has hidden depths. run back and run forth. The second run is not a foot race or a cattle ranch – think TV. David might correct me, but it appears to me to be an &lit .
18d. You would remember the 45s. Put on in a stand, or take it out of your word to get a stand.
Can you help with parsing 16a? I am up the garden path, which gives the right word, but how it fits the clue is beyond me.
Got 14a, but still stuck on 28a- might have another word wrong!
Your crosses should be S A E L N E. David tells us that regular is “set”. You might need this item to treat shock, or when it is exceptionally cold.
Thanks, had th N incorrect, so now it makes sense!
Parsing of 16a came to me in the middle of the night. Very well hidden David.
Many Thanks for your Analysis Arthur.
Had reservations about my conclusions to all three – 8d, 15d & 18d.
Much more comfortable now.
Likewise 16a – can only be one answer & I’m content with it.
I interpreted David 16a Clue as attempting to spell ‘N’ & ‘Z’
then working from there.
That’s what hit me overnight. I tried to make it difficult but then I passed the magic doorway. Should be one in every house