Times Cryptic Crossword #28333
Times Cryptic
· 28 clues with answers and explanations
· 2022-07-04
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Across
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Hawkish
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anagram of SARGE + GIVES = AGGRESSIVE; definition: "Hawkish"
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AGGRESSIVE
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Top Gear
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STETSON
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province
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UPHOLSTER
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Indian
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Hidden word
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Hidden in "indian contribution to growtH INDUstry"
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HINDU
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sloth
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anagram of IRETAIN ("I retain") [anagram: "distressed"] = INERTIA; definition: "sloth"
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INERTIA
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Class
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Charade, Parts
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TY (middle of "try") + PE (synonym of "gym") [outer letters: "unoccupied"]; definition: "Class"
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TYPE
Down
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anagram of "USA + HOPES + GO = OESOPHAGUS
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OESOPHAGUS
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Understanding
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Charade
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IN (synonym of "popular") + SIGHT (synonym of "view"); definition: "Understanding"
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INSIGHT
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snag
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Double definition
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Double definition
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CATCH
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