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Cryptic 5x5 #7 by tuber

◆◆ · By tuber · Published 2023-02-03T16:14:49.492Z

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  • tuber constructor · 2023-02-03T16:14:49.492Z
    Across
    5A. O = duck (cricket). LIVE, of volcanoes.
    6A. Insertion of A + ST (stone abbr.) in PA (dad)
    Down.
    1D. Carry on = COPE, after S = (S)haky start
    2D 4A. Cryptic def, "knotted bloomers". Platform = DAIS; YC = Heels to "hipp(y) exe(c)"; insertion of I (one) in HAN (dynasty) (Well done if you untangled that.)
    3D. Homophone of "need" (= lack)
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    1D
    Opportunity to carry on after shaky start (5)
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    Across
    1. 4A
      See 2d.
    2. 5A
      Greenish duck that could erupt at any moment! (5)
    3. 6A
      A stone found in dad's spaghetti? (5)
    Down
    1. 1D
      Opportunity to carry on after shaky start (5)
    2. 2D
      and 4a. Knotted bloomers and platform heels for hippy exec, one appearing in Dynasty (5, 5)
    3. 3D
      Resounding lack of work, as a baker (5)
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