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Cryptic Crossword #1 - 12x12 barred

◆◆ · By Cory Calhoun · Published 2024-11-29T06:33:17.072Z

Constructor's Note
This is the first cryptic crossword I've officially published! I've made a few that never saw the light of day, and I've written and posted several clues without a grid. Also, this is the first barred grid I've ever worked with... a very interesting experience indeed.
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  • benchen71 11:29 · 2024-11-29T09:04:39.871Z
    Good one! My favourite clue was 40A.
    • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-11-29T18:19:22.583Z
      Much appreciated... cheers!
    • AuLeaf 🤓16:00 · 2024-11-29T18:16:56.458Z
      27D is an indirect anagram — "five Nikes" would be fairer than "five athletic shoes".
      • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-11-29T18:58:04.309Z
        I had considered doing "five Nikes," for sure. Sometimes I'll have the direct anagram fodder appearing, and once in a while I'll put an indirect reference. I also figured Nikes were arguably the most popular brand of athletic shoe in the world, and went with that. Appreciate the feedback, and thanks for solving! :)
      • Chris Jones 15:01 · 2024-11-30T16:23:02.295Z
        Nice one 👍
        • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-11-30T18:47:01.917Z
          Thanks... cheers!
        • rjy 33:36 · 2024-12-01T04:31:32.578Z
          My first solve of one of your puzzles - enjoyed the challenge!
          • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-12-01T05:10:29.788Z
            Thanks, appreciate it!
          Play today's daily mini crossword
          1A
          Old wide case (7)
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          Across
          1. 1A
            Old wide case (7)
          2. 8A
            Finally sang "Laaaa!" that time vis-à-vis The Doors (5)
          3. 13A
            State of chopped oregano with no initial aroma (6)
          4. 14A
            Rabbits without a head or tail exist (3)
          5. 15A
            We exit damaged water craft (3)
          6. 16A
            Drum starts the ordinary melody (3)
          7. 17A
            Father escaped purgatory, dissolved viscous substance (6)
          8. 18A
            Sad, disturbed barkeep who's quite animated (3)
          9. 19A
            Warm up pet shelters housing ones who are felt softly? (7)
          10. 23A
            Character counts every third passionfruit (4)
          11. 24A
            Throwback noir followed Orson's debut, "The Hunter" (5)
          12. 26A
            Heart-shape tickets are for botanical rubber-plant capital (5)
          13. 30A
            Bit of info without delay (4)
          14. 31A
            Setting piece disintegrated in "Red Planet" (6,5)
          15. 32A
            Cute bear movie lost a ton of filler (7)
          16. 33A
            Crack unevenly anointed (1-3)
          17. 35A
            Backed up twice to run over red vase (7)
          18. 37A
            Every second transcends mere minutes, increasing power (4)
          19. 38A
            JPEG legit? It depicts a limb falsely (3,3)
          20. 40A
            Revenge, even for a mind reader (3)
          21. 42A
            Restrict a bowler (3)
          22. 43A
            Distraught as a mess piles up (7)
          23. 44A
            Relative back in Greece instantly (5)
          24. 45A
            Tie the knot around a tree that's pristine (6)
          25. 46A
            This guy's a doll--understand? (3)
          26. 47A
            Beginners' excellent top scores for "Space Invaders" (3)
          Down
          1. 1D
            Engineered, reverse-engineered Dutch product (4)
          2. 2D
            An ox and 10 deer mingled and reproduced (7)
          3. 3D
            An inflammation treatment finally affects small bodies in belts (9)
          4. 4D
            Regarding extraction from distant particle (4)
          5. 5D
            Ring after school dance announcement (5)
          6. 6D
            Primate lurks in pale murk (5)
          7. 7D
            On 23-May '89, Peggy Lipton embraced a nation (5)
          8. 8D
            Reassemble pogo-sticking stuff? (4)
          9. 9D
            Primary threat eradicated for spleen (5)
          10. 10D
            Greek figure taught the first half (3)
          11. 11D
            Trips where Sia departed Western mountains (4)
          12. 12D
            Use to acquire a collection (3)
          13. 20D
            Classic film: ruin it? I can't! (7)
          14. 21D
            Bug escapes range animals (9)
          15. 22D
            Cancel return of cooking vessels (4)
          16. 23D
            Pacino digs into dunes for footwear (7)
          17. 24D
            Comparable apron in tatters (2,3)
          18. 25D
            Leaders operating against the grain (3)
          19. 27D
            Blades shredded five athletic shoes (6)
          20. 28D
            Took back cropped photo source hidden in grass (7)
          21. 29D
            Address ending no other pending finals (3)
          22. 30D
            Cordial aspect disoriented legions (4,3)
          23. 34D
            Craven action gets a pass (5)
          24. 36D
            Agency downgrades last 30% working centrally (4)
          25. 38D
            Handle Father, say (3)
          26. 39D
            Bull kick (3)
          27. 41D
            Opposed to trio at heart of non-newsworthy direction (3)
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