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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 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 clue has two parts, each one defining the answer without using cryptic devices. Ideally each definition should have no etymological relationship.
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 found by reversing part of the clue, or a synonym for part of the clue. A suitable reversal indicator will be present.
A pointer that signifies the placing of one or more parts of a clue (or their equivalents) around the OUTSIDE of one or more parts of a clue (or their equivalents).
Examples: holding, keeping, embracing - anything that creates the image of containment.
The answer is hidden inside the clue in reverse order. There are two indicators: one to signify that a hidden word is present; the other to reverse the letters.
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.
A word or series of words that signify the loss of one letter at the start or end of a word or string of letters.
Examples: beheaded, cut short, endless, nearly, largely etc.
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 a jumbling of letters except for the initial or final letter of the anagram fodder. An anagram indicator and truncation indicator will be present.
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.
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.
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 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.
My pick for this week is 26a, haven’t heard this in years, likewise 10a.
New word at 9a
Also worthy of mention 6d
I too haven’t heard the expression in 26a for many years, other favourites are 1d, 5d, 17d and 27a. Thank you David ??
Couple of Award Winning Performances here Folks!!!
Liked all of the above – as well as references thereto.
Stumped on 19d – & have an answer to 25a but can’t exactly tie up the cluing???
Will Advise – if I have anything to include in Picks of The Weeks so far.
Yes couple of Newbies for me at 9a & 10a.
Once I sorted WHICH Island Group 11a was a Gem. 20a also worthy on Note.
3d had me stumbling over rabbit Young not Fur.
Thought 4d was so complete – & so precise.
6d another Gem. …25a & 19d will probably be Candidates – when I get there!!!
Hi Richard, the first word of 19d is the definition and is an adjective not a noun, this should help.
Thanks Steve.
Think I am onto 19d – but requires revisit of 25a
which I was not entirely comfortable with anyway.
I struggled with this in fits and starts throughout the day, and failed in my first attempt to fill in the on line version. Now it is all okay.
I am not satisfied with my parsing of 25a. It was my last in, so it must be one option for the gold.
However there are many other worthy challenges.
9a I needed the hint above, and google to confirm the answer once I had the letters in order.
10a A word once encountered and as soon forgotten. Had to check the dictionary.
14a led me to thinking about Richard’s predecessor who was royalty.
20a had me dipping into google for a definition of the definition and the key words. High praise for the challenge it presented and the effort required to solve.
26a took me back to playing Euchre. As I recall you got one point for this guy and two for his partner (knobs).
1a is well hidden. I searched hard for the perfect place.
3d was a new word to me. I built it from the letters and googled the result.
5d Love the drink which is not a drink, but made the difference on the path to success.
19d Steve has it in one. A simple clue but an elusive reference.
David you must have been to toastmasters this week. A word I have favoured in recent blogs featured twice in today’s puzzle.
Back to the drawing board to parse 25a. Guidance will be appreciated as I can’t let sleeping dogs lie
Great summation Arthur. Totally *With-You*.
– & with 25a (see my response to Steve C. above).
Will let you know if that much needed Flash of Inspiration arrives!!!
Almost there Arthur – maybe!
Get the “wooden” (nothing to do with timber), get the “pole” (wood or metal?)
but “the put on an angle”???
25a
I got it with the help of google and a dictionary. Now I wonder how I made it so hard. You have the pole (this is an imaginary one) then it is put on an angle, to become wooden.
Love it David.
Yes – Me Too Arthur.
Fresh look & it was right THERE – too easy.
Definitely adds 19d to Picks of the Week.
A couple of new words (9ac & 10ac), and I’m just old enough to have heard 26ac used in conversation.
I particularly liked all of the 3-letter words, along with 28ac.
I think 26a might have been cribbage rather than Euchre. 15,2; 15,4 etc. plus the left or right bower. It is all in the forgettery.
Would appreciate some help with 1D. Otherwise some interesting words in this one!
Rgds
DQ
I have just come back from a break so missed your post. I hope you have sorted it out.
The definition is “guide on board ship”. The charade breaks down into a (1 letter) then perfect place contracted (5) , followed by group (3).
If you have the rest of the puzzle correct you should have A?T?P?L?T
Those letters might suggest something to you, if not, you should be able to complete the last three letters.
There is always your good friend google to get a definition of a perfect place.
I hope this is still within the boundaries of reasonable disclosure without spoiling the fun of the chase.
“Like” this Arthur
Haven’t been here for a few days & missed David’s request too.