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^Sample clue:
Lowers de drawbridges over dese, we hear? (7)
No spoilers here, ta!

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Sometimes there's a theme, either i. in* the clues, ii. in* the answers, iii. a mix of both, or iv. between the answers.

*(...some of)

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clue formats:
A [Cryptic definition]
or
B [Def1]+[Def2]
or
C [Wordplay]+[Def] (or vice-versa)

C is commonest

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I had posted my "The Hindu #Cryptic" #crossword #13751 (from the last day's paper in 2022) on my site a few days back, but forgot to post about it. Here's a sample clue:

16a. Zero-zero? Crowd slumps in distress, no more excited for this (9,6)

The crossword can be accessed freely at:

gussalufz.com/thc/gussalufz-th

The ongoing story of how Eratosthenes measured the earth, based on ancient evidence. Part 2b: distance.

How did Eratosthenes find out the distance from Syene to Meroë? What units did he use, and what do they mean in modern units? What's the difference between the 'metrological stadion' and the 'itinerary stadion'? (And how do they compare to the kilometre and the 'itinerary kilometre'?)

(Reading time: 18 minutes)
#ancientscience #eratosthenes #geography #ancientgreece
kiwihellenist.blogspot.com/202

Very little #cricket on here, probably for perfectly sensible reasons, but this was a belting example of the wonderfulness of the County championship. And not just because Lancashire won. Mainly that, but not just that. bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/660376

Oh, now it becomes clear - it wasn't Just Stop Oil at all, they were undercover operatives sent in by Ben Foakes.

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@TheVoidTLMB Sample clue:
1D. Maybe Black Grape refuse a million to cover Curve (4)

No spoilers here, ta!

@eleanorrees Yes: site's security certificate expired, or something. Some ppl can get on using http , not https , but depends on yr browser.

Sometimes there's a theme, either i. in* the clues, ii. in* the answers, iii. a mix of both, or iv. between the answers.

*(...some of)

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clue formats:
A [Cryptic definition]
or
B [Def1]+[Def2]
or
C [Wordplay]+[Def] (or vice-versa)

C is commonest

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