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M__sing P__ces C__ptic

◆◆ · By Dorian Lidell · Published 2024-05-18T07:30:11.518Z

Constructor's Note
Eleven of the clues are complete cryptic clues each missing one piece — either one word or several, which may be part of the wordplay, an indicator, or even the definition itself. These missing pieces are the answers to the other eleven clues, which are straight definitions. (Made in haste for the "gimmicked clues" midi contest.)
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  • JWords 🤓21:06 · 2024-05-22T18:18:27.715Z
    ^SE corner, I mean!
    • JWords 🤓21:06 · 2024-05-22T18:18:04.493Z
      Very much a toughie! The definition only entries allowed me to get a bit of a foothold but the first few cryptic answers were tricky to get in. But once I had a fair bit done I could start joining up extra pieces and understanding the clues. A lovely range of devices from the missing pieces (I thought POTOO was especially nice). SW corner was last to fall for me, still not sure where STRIPE gets its definition from. Overall a tough but fun and satisfying puzzle, thanks!
      • Dorian Lidell constructor · 2024-05-23T02:12:07.368Z
        Definition and linking word, I meant to say!
        • Dorian Lidell constructor · 2024-05-23T02:07:38.991Z
          Thanks for the lovely feedback! STRIPE's definition is supposed to come from 8A.
          • JWords 🤓21:06 · 2024-05-23T07:07:40.456Z
            Ah I see, thanks!
        • dooiemus 🤓3:55 · 2024-05-28T14:44:58.754Z
          Very good. Had PUTTO for a while in 13D. Still can't parse 17D ... "MASS" gives "H" somehow?
          • Dorian Lidell constructor · 2024-05-29T01:39:53.946Z
            That's a genuine error — my apologies. I've updated the clue. Thanks a ton for spotting that. I can only imagine my brain was on its last legs after such a confusing construction process!
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          1A
          Character of a particular musical sound (6)
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          Across
          1. 1A
            Character of a particular musical sound (6)
          2. 5A
            Very loud take off (4)
          3. 7A
            Made vocal music (4)
          4. 8A
            Waiting or under control (2,4)
          5. 9A
            Informal gathering (3-8)
          6. 12A
            Good enough (2,2,7)
          7. 18A
            Don't go, my love! Play sports here! (6)
          8. 19A
            Legendary dragon-slaying sword (4)
          9. 20A
            Love having multiple partners (4)
          10. 21A
            Primarily stuff and nonsense (6)
          Down
          1. 2D
            Engaged, taken or occupied (2,3)
          2. 3D
            Did father once hit grandma? Only the head (5)
          3. 4D
            Circling in and letting out, "hey good looking" (5)
          4. 5D
            Start to run back from the city (5)
          5. 6D
            Dealer in stolen goods (5)
          6. 10D
            Cheap rubbish removed at last (3)
          7. 11D
            High in temperature, attractive (3)
          8. 13D
            Work flyer (5)
          9. 14D
            In an unusual way (5)
          10. 15D
            Clothes for winter or rain, say (5)
          11. 16D
            Cross vagrant near fencing (5)
          12. 17D
            Winner has supporters' hearts (5)
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