My latest #CrypticCrossword is out, so Hop to it: https://tlmb.net/blog/hop/ . #cryptics #CrypticCrosswords #Wunderbar? #noxp
#Cryptic #crossword clue formats:
A [Cryptic definition]
or
B [Def1]+[Def2]
or
C [Wordplay]+[Def] (or vice-versa)
C is commonest
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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(solution post delayed by a video-encoding crash, sorry) #noxp
^ Solution and explainers/spoilers now up at https://tlmb.net/blog/solution-to-hop/
#CrypticCrosswords #noxp
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Sample clue:
Least clingy bastard! Thatcher abandoned Mark on street (8)
No spoilers here, thx!
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