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Mini Cryptic 3x3 Crossword Solution
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| Genre: Cryptic Crossword |
Rating: 6 - Medium to Hard |
Source: William Armstrong |
| Brain Functions: Vocabulary, Synthesis |
Puzzle Hint |
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Here is a six-word cryptic crossword puzzle. Each clue contains a normal definition and a wordplay definition for the same answer. For example, consider this clue: Tavern they say is trendy (3). The answer is 3 letters long. The normal definition (Tavern) points to "INN". The wordplay definition (they say is trendy) indicates that we are looking for a homophone (indicated by "they say") of "IN" (trendy). For more instructions on how to solve cryptic crosswords see How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords.
1 Across: &literal: half of twenty = TEN; half of the word TwENty = TEN
4 Across: Initials: the initials (commencements) of "On Valedictorian At" = OVA, which is a word meaning "eggs"
5 Across: Charade: Pawn (p) + for example (e.g.) = a wooden leg (PEG)
1 Down: Reversal: 'Raise' implies reversing the letters of POT (a cooking vessel) to form TOP (a lid)
2 Down: Hidden: EVE (First Lady) is hidden in (consumed by) the word "fEVEr"
3 Down: Two meanings: (2 standard definitions for the word NAG) - Pester and an old horse
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