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Mini Cryptic #11: “Often say die”

· By JWords · Published 2024-04-05T11:00:35.849Z

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  • JWords constructor · 2024-04-05T11:00:35.849Z
    1A: A+N(GEL)IC
    5A: MAR+[+M]ITE[-m]
    6A: SET* around EAST*
    7A: SISTERS*
    1D: [-h]AMME(TE)R
    2D: (N+GAMERS)*
    3D: OIL*+TE[-a]RS
    4D: CH(SEE<)ES[-hire]
    • nate 🤓7:02 · 2024-04-05T20:46:46.685Z
      Nice one, "often say die" made for a great aha moment!
      • JWords constructor · 2024-04-06T12:34:37.463Z
        Thanks! That might be my favourite definition I’ve clued to date, very glad it felt as satisfying in the solve!
      • Mad Dog 25:44 · 2024-04-06T00:57:27.991Z
        Agree! Definition in 2D is excellent.
        • JWords constructor · 2024-04-06T12:34:42.340Z
          Thank you!
        • Mihir 3:38 · 2024-04-06T01:23:10.080Z
          Nice one! Could you explain 1D again please? I don't quite get it.
          • JWords constructor · 2024-04-06T12:46:44.277Z
            No problem at all! Definition = “This can keep track of current”; time=T, base=E (e is the base of the natural logarithm — this is a standard crossword abbreviation, although probably obscure to someone who hasn’t seen it before), those both go inside (“wearing”) “nail in” = HAMMER, which might become ‘AMMER when pronounced by a cockney.
            Hope that’s clear, it’s a little clumsy as clues go — it’s a nerfed version of a previous iteration with a cleaner surface but a more difficult construction. Maybe I’ll edit it again.
            Thanks for solving!
            • Mihir 3:38 · 2024-04-06T23:49:26.118Z
              Thanks a lot! No. The clue is great, I just hadn't seen some of these elements before.
          1A
          Cake In A Cage e.g. — very good indeed (7)
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          7
          Across
          1. 1A
            Cake In A Cage e.g. — very good indeed (7)
          2. 5A
            Damage item when cycling — love it or hate it (7)
          3. 6A
            Possibly China-based brewers set up around East Barking (3,4)
          4. 7A
            Pushes back spoiled sisters (7)
          Down
          1. 1D
            This can keep track of current time base wearing Cockney’s nail in (7)
          2. 2D
            Those who often say die for the revolting new gamers (7)
          3. 3D
            Waits around for crude oil with heartless tears (7)
          4. 4D
            See about dividing half of Cheshire, Munster and Caerphilly? (7)
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