Guardian Cryptic Crossword #22346
Guardian Cryptic
· 25 clues with answers and explanations
· 2001-10-22
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team won't be prepared to play without him
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TRAINER
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New
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anagram of NEWPART ("New part") [anagram: "ordered"] = ANTWERP; definition: "port"
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ANTWERP
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Wear
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Charade, Container
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RENT (synonym of "tear") + AIM (synonym of "target") [container: "about"]; definition: "Wear"
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RAIMENT
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anagram of SENSE, + IF = FINESSE
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FINESSE
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male expressions
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anagram of FEW + STILL + SHOW = WOLFWHISTLES; definition: "male expressions"
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WOLFWHISTLES
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Plan
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anagram of GAME + START = STRATAGEM; definition: "Plan"
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STRATAGEM
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say
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Charade
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O (abbreviation="round") + AT (literal="at") + MEAL (synonym="breakfast,") = OATMEAL; definition: "Porridge"
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OATMEAL
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Miser
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PENNYPINCHER
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