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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 using the sound of a word or phrase. Sounds-like indicators point the way.
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 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.
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 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.
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 word or series of words that signify the position of wordplay elements in the answer.
Examples: before, after, leading, in the middle of, under (down only) etc.
A word or phrase that defines the answer. All cryptic clues usually have a minimum of one definition which will be located at the beginning or end of the clue.
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.
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 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.
Yet another thoroughly rewarding Challenge, David.
Some of the Notables –
11a (wasted much time on stannum), 14a (too cute),
15a (not without Clue Hint) & 17a (ex-Banker forgets that there was – pre-Euro)
4d (loved new indicator), 7d (well yes – me, right here – often!!!),
13d (last in – just brilliant)
As always Many Thanks for this much anticipated Weekly Treat.
I wondered whether David was kind, or the week away from the internet helped my focus. Yes to all of Richard’s comments. My troubles came with
1a and 17a and 1d and 2d.
I always thought 1d was a pretty firework, and had to search to find a reference to the given definition. The origin of the term is not so pretty. Wikipedia (of allplaces) found the answer. This is my choice for the clue of the week – straight forward, but needing research and adding to the vocabulary.
1a had me trying to use the definition in the word play until the penny dropped. I understood the definition after I got the word, but use the word regularly.
Thank you for this week’s teasers. Get thee behind me Alzheimers
Welcome back Arthur.
Yes – your nominations gave me pause for consternation too, specially 1d.
I’m intrigued now, will need too further check those not-so-pretty origins.
I wasted much time here on ‘rose’ windows & oriels (totally inapplicable).
Agree. Not pretty at all Arthur.
Must refocus on windows & fire works……..
I suffered from withdrawal symptoms, although I did enjoy Carnarvon Gorge. Making up for my absence with 178 completed except for 16d. No hints from David or the bloggers to get me through, so I abandoned the task and checked the solution. Of course I know an ensign is an officer (after the event).
Also took Paul’s marathon effort on the bus. It was a marathon effort for me (8 days), with 4 clues I could not solve. A different setter makes a big difference. However I was very comfortable with his style.
Forgive me for going backwards, but I could not let a puzzle go without at least one comment.
My Carnarvon Adventure goes back to 1964 – Arthur. In a word Majestic.
Rather primitive conditions back then.
Had to get out unplanned & quickly as rain threatened.
All black soil, unsealed road those days.
Unforgettable & still memorable experience.
My picks are 1d, 5d, 15a.
Good choices Wendy