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Cryptic mini #65

· By nate · Published 2024-04-08T14:00:01.039Z

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  • nate constructor · 2024-04-08T14:00:01.039Z
    1A: [corsair]S EVEN[ly]
    4A: A+SALT<
    5A: "SALE"
    1D: SEA+S[erves]
    2D: (A+GOV)< containing L
    3D: NA+[p]SAL[m]
    • JWords 🤓7:29 · 2024-04-08T15:59:56.827Z
      Excellent theming in such a small puzzle, thanks!
      • nate constructor · 2024-04-08T20:32:29.338Z
        Thanks!
      • Aaron Riccio 🤓5:47 · 2024-04-08T19:59:59.502Z
        Arrr(gh), you got me on 5A (never heard that definition) and a ?-less 2D; I really liked the mini theme and 4A was my favorite.
        • nate constructor · 2024-04-08T20:35:16.890Z
          Thanks Aaron, glad you liked the theme!
        • NICK717 3:20 · 2024-04-10T01:38:02.385Z
          Help, why does 2 down contain an L? I'm proud that I got this whole puzzle without any cheating!
          • nate constructor · 2024-04-10T20:25:05.574Z
            Beginner=L, as in learner. Nice work on the solve!
          1A
          Corsairs evenly keeping count of 1D? (5)
          1
          2
          3
          4
          5
          Across
          1. 1A
            Corsairs evenly keeping count of 1D? (5)
          2. 4A
            Guide a mariner from the East (5)
          3. 5A
            Picked up bargain crab claw, say (4)
          Down
          1. 1D
            Singapore's region serves primarily as hearties' haunts (4)
          2. 2D
            Overthrow a governor taking beginner Russian course? (5)
          3. 3D
            Twangy North American psalm, essentially (5)
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