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Quick Cryptic-lite 001: DrSloth

◆ · By DrSloth · Published 2024-08-22T11:15:25.448Z

Hello all, this is my first attempt at a Cryptic Crossword. I aimed to make it quick cryptic-ish difficulty, with a few harder clues, and tried my best to use clear indicator and linking words for newer solvers. I would love any/all feedback about what you liked/didn't like about the puzzle/wordplay, as long as it's constructive!
Here are the different types of clue I've incorporated, if you'd like a quick cryptic hint!
ANAGRAM, HIDDEN WORD, DOUBLE DEFINTION, CHARADE
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All clues may include letter removal/addition/selection for added difficulty
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  • Womble 🤓7:36 · 2024-08-22T14:14:03.484Z
    Thanks DrSloth - I had fun with this. I'm just starting out with creation too! I like that 22a required some attention to be paid before starting! I wonder if one or two have issues with the answer not matching the case of the clue. For example, 17a feels like it should end with 'ly' given how the clue ends. Similarly, the 's' in 15d also leads to the solver wanting to add an 's' to the answer. I appreciate these are tricky though, as changing them also changes how the clue reads!
    • DrSloth constructor · 2024-08-22T19:50:52.213Z
      Thanks for having a crack at it Womble! I'm glad you had fun while solving it. Some people thought 22A was a bit tough, but I'm very happy to hear that you liked it! Striking that cryptic balance is something I'll hopefully work towards. Your feedback is appreciated immensely.
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    1A
    Incite a profit mischievously by turning to stone (13)
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    Across
    1. 1A
      Incite a profit mischievously by turning to stone (13)
    2. 8A
      Tin is able (3)
    3. 9A
      Pen and cushion next to pier (7)
    4. 10A
      Delirious mobile duet going twice as fast (6,4)
    5. 13A
      Employ capture? (6)
    6. 14A
      Orange spice (6)
    7. 17A
      Dubious without date embracing surrender pervasively (10)
    8. 19A
      Grandpa gains tough extracts to oppose others (7)
    9. 21A
      Maybe electric? (3)
    10. 22A
      What I am with creating these? (13)
    Down
    1. 1D
      Snap a ship Oscar! There's a Spanish artist (7)
    2. 2D
      War vehicle's reservoir (4)
    3. 3D
      Without practice small devil destroyed rum pot (9)
    4. 4D
      Owing to ruined bed tin (2,4)
    5. 5D
      Before wagon centre (3)
    6. 6D
      Hunches about flustered link sign (8)
    7. 7D
      Innocent fauna I've sampled (5)
    8. 11D
      It's customary for a chaotic quintette; going east instead of north (9)
    9. 12D
      Begin to carry out leaderless native destruction (8)
    10. 15D
      Rodent's temperature shown to be apprehensive (7)
    11. 16D
      Broadcast on eradication hides a drug user (6)
    12. 17D
      Essentially, sodium amidst savoury taste (5)
    13. 18D
      Disheveled camper without dad is a warrior (4)
    14. 20D
      Summit Alpha without laughter (3)
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