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Cryptid Non-Cryptic

◆◆ · By kieranjboyd · Published 2023-08-18T04:02:24.068Z

Constructor's Note
For the cryptic version of this crossword, click here. Mythical beasts are hiding in seven cells of this grid, taking parts from the corresponding Across and Down entries (in that order) and combining them into terrible creatures. The first letters of all corresponding clues (in clue order) reveal what they're doing here, and the unclued entry reveals where they really are (as well as a final, elusive being). Hint if you're stuck: this crossword involves rebus cells.
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  • Sendhil Revuluri 10:28 · 2023-08-21T20:27:07.938Z
    This is quite a feat — congratulations! Fairly clued. I found all the rebuses but didn't get both parts of a few. Definitely learned a lot!
    • Meidhbhin Browne 22:36 · 2023-08-23T18:06:32.748Z
      This is GENIUS! may have struggled with it but did so happily
      Play today's daily mini crossword
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      Candle blowing opportunities
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      Across
      1. 1A
        Candle blowing opportunities
      2. 5A
        Title for a governmental body that settles disputes, but is not a court
      3. 10A
        Something you might 20A from a tree
      4. 11A
        British baby's bum bag, basically (var.)
      5. 13A
        Times up, in baseball?
      6. 15A
        Heads of certain religious congregations
      7. 16A
        European brand of lollipops with a near-duplicative name
      8. 17A
        Steve ___, British running star at the 1980 Olympics
      9. 19A
        Follower of rom- or dot-
      10. 20A
        Bug, as a wire
      11. 22A
        Plant used in various cosmetics
      12. 24A
        See instructions
      13. 28A
        Shoe brand hidden in "Scandinavian"
      14. 30A
        Major party
      15. 31A
        One source of British milk
      16. 33A
        2200, in the military
      17. 35A
        Rain boot [I don't think I've ever referred to one in the singular before …]
      18. 36A
        What comes after Super Mario?
      19. 38A
        Notable wooded site of much World War fighting in Belgium/Luxembourg/France/Germany
      20. 39A
        Greek goddess of wisdom
      21. 40A
        Discharge, as waste
      22. 41A
        She defeated her husband, King Locrinus, at the battle at the River Stour
      23. 42A
        Checks for prints, at a crime scene
      Down
      1. 1D
        Trinkets of little value
      2. 2D
        Head of a certain religious congregation
      3. 3D
        Cause for an inhaler
      4. 4D
        Start paying attention in maths class, say
      5. 5D
        They're dynamite! (abbr.)
      6. 6D
        Early Cantonese martial artist portrayed in film by Donnie Yen
      7. 7D
        Reaction that's joyful
      8. 8D
        Words before "ground missile"
      9. 9D
        ___ B. Pearson, the 14th Prime Minister of Canada
      10. 12D
        Very wet, archaically
      11. 14D
        Guide for a coach?
      12. 18D
        Music hall entertainment from the early 20th century
      13. 21D
        "So?"
      14. 23D
        Container for a bowler, perhaps
      15. 25D
        Provoked
      16. 26D
        Pastries on which you might serve cream and jam [you decide the order, I'm not going there]
      17. 27D
        Autocratic in the extreme
      18. 29D
        Sensation of movement when there isn't
      19. 30D
        He might be found at the bottom of a carriage
      20. 32D
        Sharpens
      21. 34D
        Neighbourhood in NYC or LA
      22. 35D
        Mum's mum
      23. 37D
        Poivre's partner, on a French table
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