Cryptic 5x5 #9 by tuber

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• tuber constructor · 2023-03-15T11:55:15.916Z

  My wash-up for the mystified:

  1A1AWorks out in dancing shoes (5)[-----]. Double def. 5A5APartner's kin - a fugitive from justice? No way! (2-3)[-----]. the opposite of an outlaw... 7A7ANew start, following "twelve-month itch" (5)[-----]. twelve-month = YEAR + "new" start = N.

  1D1DFaith of one getting into movable type (5)[-----]. insertion of one = I into anag. TYPE. 2D2DFirst to unholster weapon, finally draw, and loose! (5)[-----]. first to "unholster" = U + "weapon" finally = N + draw = TIE. 3D3Dand 6A. Origami critter that looks fierce (but really isn't) (5, 5)[-----] 6A6ASee 3D.[-----]. origami critter = PAPER3Dand 6A. Origami critter that looks fierce (but really isn't) (5, 5)[-----] TIGER6ASee 3D.[-----]. 4D4DCursed knight going after blade that's lost its point (5) [-----]. remove last letter from blade = SWOR(d) + knight = N.
• tuber constructor · 2023-03-15T11:58:55.220Z

  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 · 2023-03-15T21:01:35.314Z

  Sweet