Words: 10 (5×5)
Average Length: 5.00
I’ve now constructed a handful of cryptic crosswords. I’m still not sure whether I’m following all the rules, but I’m pleased with the way this puzzle turned out. Any tips/corrections/comments would be greatly appreciated!
Not to fear, non-cryptic solvers – I’ll post an American-style midi in a couple of days.
Keep scrolling down for an explanation of the answers.
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1A: Anagram of spare
6A: Answer dangles and coats the throat when talking
7A: Answer contained within “amid a swamp”
8A: Homophone pair: baits/bates
9A: Anagram of nasty
1D: Spirit (rum) + degree (BA)
2D: Naïve read bottom to top
3D: Sydney (Australia) note = AUD + it
4D: Pun
5D: Butt (ass) contained within little Seymour (SY)
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This is a reminder that I need to resuscitate my goal of trying to better understand/solve cryptics! A couple of days ago, someone commented on a Rows Garden of mine, from back in March, in which I’d tried my hand at a couple of cryptic clues. He suggested a rewording of one of them and shared the link to this site.
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Thanks for the link. I’ve been solving cryptics for almost two years now and they have gotten a bit easier and far more rewarding. In other words, your goal is well worth resuscitating!
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