Cryptic 5x5 #9 by tuber

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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