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Cryptic 5x5 #9 by tuber

· By tuber · Published 10 days ago

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  • tuber constructor · 10 days ago
    My wash-up for the mystified:
    1A
    1AWorks out in dancing shoes (5)[-----]
    . Double def. 5A
    5APartner's kin - a fugitive from justice? No way! (2-3)[-----]
    . the opposite of an outlaw... 7A
    7ANew start, following "twelve-month itch" (5)[-----]
    . twelve-month = YEAR + "new" start = N.
    1D
    1DFaith of one getting into movable type (5)[-----]
    . insertion of one = I into anag. TYPE. 2D
    2DFirst to unholster weapon, finally draw, and loose! (5)[-----]
    . first to "unholster" = U + "weapon" finally = N + draw = TIE. 3D
    3Dand 6A. Origami critter that looks fierce (but really isn't) (5, 5)[-----]
    6A
    6ASee 3D.[-----]
    . origami critter = PAPER
    3Dand 6A. Origami critter that looks fierce (but really isn't) (5, 5)[-----]
    TIGER
    6ASee 3D.[-----]
    .
    4D
    4DCursed knight going after blade that's lost its point (5) [-----]
    . remove last letter from blade = SWOR(d) + knight = N.
    • tuber constructor · 10 days ago
      Solvers! Thanks for giving my puzzle a try, I hope you enjoyed it. Your kind words and thoughtful feedback are always appreciated!
      • Jon 🤓3:15 · 10 days ago
        Sweet
        1A
        Works out in dancing shoes (5)
        1
        2
        3
        4
        5
        6
        7
        Across
        1. 1A
          Works out in dancing shoes (5)
        2. 5A
          Partner's kin - a fugitive from justice? No way! (2-3)
        3. 6A
          See 3D
          3Dand 6A. Origami critter that looks fierce (but really isn't) (5, 5)[-----]
          .
        4. 7A
          New start, following "twelve-month itch" (5)
        Down
        1. 1D
          Faith of one getting into movable type (5)
        2. 2D
          First to unholster weapon, finally draw, and loose! (5)
        3. 3D
          and 6A
          6ASee 3D.[-----]
          . Origami critter that looks fierce (but really isn't) (5, 5)
        4. 4D
          Cursed knight going after blade that's lost its point (5)
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