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Cryptic 15x15 #1

◆ · By SporcleMirror · Published 2024-04-10T15:30:18.598Z

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  • SporcleMirror constructor · 2024-04-10T19:12:57.247Z
    My first full-size cryptic, thanks to @LasersharpAurora for test solving.
    Annotations (let's see if I got the hang of these):
    1A - AS + EX + U[nion] + AL
    5A - W + R + ANGLE
    9A - DIS + COMBO + BUD containing ETAL<
    10A - OX containing NY
    11A - (GERMAN LIRE)*
    14A - OR + D[emanding] E[xperiences] A[lbeit] L[eisurely] S[trolls]
    16A - serpENT RUSTlers
    18A - K + (ON DECK)*
    20A - (MOST RAD)*
    21A - H + (TREE BARK A)*
    22A - QUIP without P[izzazz] + Z[est]
    25A - T[hat] H[ave] I[nherited] R[are] D[iseases] + GENE + ROTATION without O and T[ransfer]
    27A - /L M N/ + T[he]: L, M, and N are a sort of "intermission" between K and O, maybe a bit of a nonstandard clue
    28A - S[acramento] K[ings] + EWERS - know your US-style crosswordese!
    • SporcleMirror constructor · 2024-04-10T19:25:42.269Z
      Down annotations:
      1D - AUDI + O + BOOK
      2D - [mal]E [pig]S + SAY
      3D - HOHU[-m]< and as a bonus, the hyphen ends up in the right spot
      4D - double definition? (LA brats)
      5D - WEE containing BITS*
      6D - A + [v]IL[e]
      7D - GROUND containing TEA*
      8D - EL + DER
      12D - GOTEM containing A[t]
      13D - [R -> J]ACKET
      15D - DRONE containing P + A + LI
      17D - T[ribes] + IS containing ME + ZONE
      19D - RAKED* + ST
      20D - S + [-k]EGS containing ALE
      21D - METH* containing I
      23D - /you night/
      24D - V[ibrating] A[nd] S[haking] E[erily]
      26D - D[ame] + YE
      • Level 51 🤓6:53 · 2024-04-11T11:15:35.827Z
        good stuff! liked the misdirection on 1D's parse and the reinterpretation for the 21A def. cheeky def on 1A too. looking forward to the next one :)
        • nate 🤓31:21 · 2024-04-13T03:17:39.951Z
          Impressive puzzle! 1D's misdirect was a wonderful a-ha moment, and 1A made me laugh. "Bacon product" is also a great misleading definition.
          Play today's daily mini crossword
          1A
          As onetime union leader, Al is finding no reason to come? (7)
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          Across
          1. 1A
            As onetime union leader, Al is finding no reason to come? (7)
          2. 5A
            Argue with right viewpoint (7)
          3. 9A
            Criticize jazz group et al., held back by pal that's confused (15)
          4. 10A
            Animal often seen pulling around New York stone (4)
          5. 11A
            Faker counterfeited German lire (10)
          6. 14A
            They're really tough endeavors or demanding experiences, albeit leisurely strolls at first (7)
          7. 16A
            Leave in the hands of some serpent rustlers (7)
          8. 18A
            King mauled on deck and beaten (7)
          9. 20A
            Celebrity that's most rad, in a way (7)
          10. 21A
            Result of dumping hot tree bark: a mess (10)
          11. 22A
            Question witty remark lacking a bit of pizzazz and a little zest (4)
          12. 25A
            Like grandkids that have inherited rare diseases (at first, it's a bit of "DNA rotation", lacking oxygen transfer to begin with) (5-10)
          13. 27A
            K-O intermission to be read aloud before the initial lead, e. g.? (7)
          14. 28A
            Tips of Sacramento Kings pitchers' spears (7)
          Down
          1. 1D
            "Car Ring Reserve" work we hear (9)
          2. 2D
            Bacon product from male pigs' backsides, say? (5)
          3. 3D
            "Mostly ho-hum comeback, that's not good" (2-2)
          4. 4D
            Guinea pigs, or some California pests? (3, 4)
          5. 5D
            Messy bits in tiny page (7)
          6. 6D
            Afflict a vile heart (3)
          7. 7D
            Avoid spilled tea among dirt (3, 6)
          8. 8D
            Senior articles for Juan and Klaus (5)
          9. 12D
            "Got 'em caught at first! You rock!" (2, 4)
          10. 13D
            Item of clothing for Juliet replacing Romeo in time of turmoil (6)
          11. 15D
            Send a message to drone going around quietly over Area 51 (4, 1, 4)
          12. 17D
            Pacific and Eastern tribes' leader is encircling Maine area (9)
          13. 19D
            Raked around street that's least lit (7)
          14. 20D
            Sailor's specialty is filling kegs with beer, after small drink finally is taken (3, 4)
          15. 21D
            "I won't stand!" - yours truly, while cooking meth? (3, 2)
          16. 23D
            Join forces with you before late hour, say (5)
          17. 24D
            Urn begins vibrating and shaking eerily (4)
          18. 26D
            Dame's head with the old color (3)
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