Quick Cryptic Quintet #5
◆ · By Retriever · Published 5 days ago
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- Rolly 11:27 · 5 days ago1A, 1D, 9A... would love an explanation of the clues please Retriever!
- Retriever constructor · 5 days ago1a starts with the definition, then there's a homophone that you should modify (demands... without style) to get the true homophone. Quite a few steps - I felt devious setting it!1d: definition, followed by an indicator for the third in 'a minor' (hint: not the words... or a child!), and a synonym for the remainder of the word, with the same theme. Playing a instrument might be a useful skill here.9a 'released from trap' is a homophone indicator!
- Rolly 11:27 · 5 days agoOk, now understand 1d and 9a (sneaky!) but still haven't got 1a!
- Retriever constructor · 4 days agoThat's fair - it's definitely the hardest one of the set!Something that's stylish might be 'in'. So 'demands' sounded out without 'in' could sound like...?