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Debut synonym8/15/2023 GDANSK: a lurker (some) cleverly concealed in the three words preceding the definition LANGUAGES: an anagram (intertwining) of A SNUGGLE plus the single letter for ADULTĢ7a Some drinking Dan’s knockout port (6) SAUCE: a homophone (on the radio) of word for beginningĢ5a Adult in a snuggle, intertwining tongues (9) PUNY: a type of WITTICISM as featured in the Quickie puzzle plus the letter for YANKEE Doubt there’d be much might about it in the definition context.ġ9a Does a runner see pace’s changed when losing energy? (7)ĮSCAPES: an anagram (changed) of SEE PACES minus (losing) the single letter for ENERGY WAITERS: do what it says – what crossword compilers (or authors/journalists etc) are an example of & amend the 2nd letter. KING: start with (putting first) another word for FAMILY then add the last letter (finally) of ENJOYINGġ6a Those who might want a tip from crossword compilers? Change the second letter (7) SHEEN: a synonym of spotted in the sense of noticed around (embracing) the single letter for husband.ġ4a Charles perhaps finally enjoying putting family first (4) STRETCHER: find a synonym for REACH in the sense of scope/spread & append the American 2 letter acronym for A&E. SMALLS: begin with the initial letter (start to) of SEARCH & append an American term for SHOPPING CENTRESġ2a Reach hospital department – on this? (9) HOOLIGAN: begin with the single letter for HOTEL (radio alphabet) then add an anagram (broken) of LOO AGAIN less one of the two letter As (not ace)ġ0a Start to search shopping centres for underwear (6) STANDARD: kick off with another word for ATTITUDE then add the alternate/even letters (regular characters) of the Knightsbridge storeĥa Composer from Belgium enthralled by nude queen (6)īARBER: insert (enthralled by) the IVR code for BELGIUM into a synonym of NUDE & append a single letter for QUEEN giving you this 20th century composerĩa Rowdy hotel with broken loo again? Not ace8) Please leave a comment below on how you got on with the puzzle.ġa Normal attitude by regular characters in Harrods (8) In the following hints, definitions are underlined, indicators are mostly in parentheses, and answers are revealed by clicking where shown as usual. As ever it is nicely clued throughout albeit maybe lacking a wee bit of sparkle in my view. I reckon most will find it straightforward though the grid used gives only a single access checker to each quadrant. Today’s puzzle (Mr Plumb I assume) is, as Senf said last week, typically Tuesdayish. I do hope the same can be said for Edgbaston where I’m hoping our boys can knock over the Aussies & help me get over the disappointment of Rory’s near miss in the US Open. The morning rain here in Harpenden is forecast to clear around midday & a pleasant afternoon is in store. BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment **/***
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