Times Cryptic Crossword #28719
Times Cryptic
· 30 clues with answers and explanations
· 2023-09-27
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Across
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Charade, Container
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COR (synonym of "Wow -") + ACE (synonym of "whizz") + L (synonym of "lake") [container: "in"]
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CORACLE
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facility
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BORSTAL
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bug
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Anagram
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anagram of RANDESKTOP ("Ran desktop") [anagram: "after"] = PONDSKATER; definition: "bug"
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POND-SKATER
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packet
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FORTUNE
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Benefit
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INCOME SUPPORT
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really
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Charade, Parts
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E (last letter of "Squire's") + VERSO (synonym of "page,") [last letter: "back"]; definition: "really"
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EVER SO
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charity event
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Anagram
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anagram of FAIREDRUNS ("fair, Ed runs") [anagram: "After"] = FUNDRAISER; definition: "charity event"
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FUNDRAISER
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London
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BAKERLOO
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battery
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ASSAULT
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Unlike Victoria,
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AMUSED
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