![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() MINUTE – Double definition, the second being a period of 60 seconds.Ģ Bug reported in hearing first removed, of course (9) MIDNIGHT – The letter G (Gee) is defined by the word for 12am.Ģ8 Gang finally lost trail – it could be waning (8)ĬRESCENT – A four letter word for a gang or sailors on a boat followed by a five letter word for a trail. READY MONEY – An anagram (modulates) of YON DREAMY E (Echo in the NATO phonetic alphabet).Ģ5 Athenians lacking heart and spirit to overcome city state (6)ĪLASKA – The outer letters (lacking heart) of Athenians and a two letter word for spirit around (to overcome) the abbreviation for Los Angeles (city).Ģ6 Gee, this might define w hen the day ends! (8) It is one of those blurred areas where it is used so much on forms and on-line that denying its use seems unfair.Ģ1 Instrument‘s strange accompaniment to sad ending (4)ĭRUM – A three letter word meaning strange after (accompaniment to) the final letter (ending) of sad.Ģ3 Yon dreamy Echo modulates to liquid notes, perchance (5,5) An oddity of the standard dictionaries used by compilers is that Y for Yes is not a listed abbreviation. HYPNOTISED – An anagram (in convulsions) of PYTHON DIES.Ģ0 Mail enclosure to be returned? Yes, no problem (4)ĮASY – A reversal (to be returned) of the abbreviation for self-addressed envelope followed by the abbreviation for yes. UNYIELDING – An anagram (maddeningly) of LYING NUDE I (one).ġ8 Mesmerised by python, dies in convulsions (10) The first often used in the compound form to give someone the slip?ġ5 Lying beside nude, one maddeningly stubborn (10) LAPS – Double definition for rounds on a racetrack and drinks (as a dog might). PROSECUTOR – An anagram (dissolves) of E (European) COURT after (upon) a three letter word for an expert. OWNING – The abbreviation for a self-inflicted footballing blunder includes (securing) a three letter word for a victory around (over) the first letter (leader) of Norman.ġ1 European court dissolves upon experts identifying man after conviction (10) TREATISE – A two letter musical note inside (biting) an anagram (used amiss) of SATIRE.ĩ Partridge, maybe, ensnared by a heartless tourist, a legendary huntress (8)ĪTALANTA – The first name of the comedian Mr Partridge inside (ensnared by) the A and the outer letters (heartless) of tourist followed by the final A of the clue.ġ0 Admitting blunder, after securing victory over Norman leader (6) The commentometer reads as 1.5/30 or 5%ġ Wagnerian theme encapsulates Deutschland Uber Alles, say (6)ĪNTHEM – The answer is hidden in (encapsulates) the first two words of the clue.ĥ Note biting satire used amiss in serious composition (8) I do ask that you remember that for most setters this is a new experience, so please only offer constructive criticism.īrunel returns with a much improved crossword. There will be another Rookie Corner puzzle tomorrow.Īs usual, the setter will be delighted to receive feedback from you, the solvers. This is the puzzle that was scheduled for last Monday. The puzzle is available by clicking on the above grid. ![]()
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