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My first attempt...

◆◆ · By Singer · Published 2024-11-15T09:14:55.050Z

Constructor's Note
I've been thinking about building a crossword for some time, and had the kernels of a few clues knocking about. Finally tried pulling everything together - and here it is! Have new-found respect for seasoned setters, this isn't an easy task!
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  • 24ayn5 51:02 · 2024-11-15T20:33:46.686Z
    Figuring out the main theme of the puzzle was an awesome moment, I had never experienced anything like this in a cryptic. If this really is your first attempt at a puzzle, it was a magnificent start, and I really hope you make more of these :D!
    • Singer constructor · 2024-11-16T01:03:09.373Z
      Glad you enjoyed it!
    • fluffy 1:41:36 · 2024-11-15T20:34:58.608Z
      this being your first attempt was actually impressive, hardest cryptic ive ever done. did this with a friend and we were just mindblown when we figured that most answers/clues were related to sullivan and gilbert... we couldn't figure out why some answers were their answers tho. but overall banger puzzle, keep setting! :)
      • Singer constructor · 2024-11-16T01:02:57.513Z
        Thanks for the comments! Glad you enjoyed it. I have a list of the solutions and reasons I can send if you want (not sure how I can get them to you via this blog though…)
      Play today's daily mini crossword
      1A
      Very good prices for criminals (7)
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      Across
      1. 1A
        Very good prices for criminals (7)
      2. 5A
        Newsreader's article about pony with no tail (7)
      3. 9A
        Roughly translate radius of earthquake, say (7,8)
      4. 10A
        In each exertion, there's pain (4)
      5. 11A
        Songwriter (Gilbert) loses $1000 - it's crazy time (10)
      6. 12A
        Effeminate tents? (4)
      7. 14A
        Apply lotion to bad back (3)
      8. 15A
        Messed up? Blame Stanley's daughter (5)
      9. 19A
        Leads in Savoy Theatre (Ida, Nankipoo, Thespis) for a spell (5)
      10. 20A
        Whichever way you look at it, she was here first (3)
      11. 21A
        Found in Liverpool, so returns to capital (4)
      12. 24A
        Venetian boatmen turn north for party? Story's about right (10)
      13. 25A
        (with 27) Attach a warning to dress (8)
      14. 28A
        Auditor was aware of discrepancy (cash emptied to nothing) with records about one-time collector of coins (15)
      15. 29A
        Short time over lower part? (7)
      16. 30A
        It's removed from float after end of the upgrade (7)
      Down
      1. 1D
        Reportedly traps workers in Cornish town (8)
      2. 2D
        Bleurgh - unfortunate person has head chopped off (5)
      3. 3D
        Period style (4)
      4. 4D
        Composer (Head) loses £1000 - he's terrible! (8)
      5. 5D
        Birdhouse in Austria, by way of railway (6)
      6. 6D
        Applaud catch? Nonsense! (8)
      7. 7D
        Away team really suck at first - they've got no chance! (9)
      8. 8D
        Bad actors... they've got balls! (6)
      9. 13D
        Musical award given to me and Mark, I see it represents the bigger picture (9)
      10. 16D
        Detoxify a fish in France, removing sulphur (8)
      11. 17D
        Implicit meaning, or obvious one? (8)
      12. 18D
        'The Lion' - a comic opera (8)
      13. 22D
        A toilet for spies (6)
      14. 23D
        Trouble after dictator returns to opera (6)
      15. 26D
        Island business in centre of Siam (5)
      16. 27D
        see 25
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