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Bite-sized Cryptic #1

◆ · By Thoron · Published 2022-12-30T16:50:09.126Z

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  • kieranjboyd 🤓59s · 2022-12-30T20:53:13.834Z
    Nice!
    Heads up: 3D's wordplay would be considered an indirect anagram (you clue NI HAO, which is then rearranged to contribute to the answer), which is (usually) considered a no-no. Just part of the weirdness that you learn as you head deeper into the world of cryptics!
    • Phil The 🤓3:13 · 2022-12-31T14:02:17.677Z
      I wondered if it might have been HAN = Chinese (as in the dynasty but wasn't sure) + OI (greeting- again wasn't sure on that). You're parse is probably what was intended. In which case I agree indirect anagrams are generally frowned upon.
    • David Aldred 1:46 · 2023-01-11T18:37:41.948Z
      Agree with others on the indirect anagram, but it just be said they do turn up in some UK cryptics. Not a bad quick solve, though!
      Play today's daily mini crossword
      1A
      Horse sound, like moving hinge (5)
      1
      2
      3
      4
      5
      Across
      1. 1A
        Horse sound, like moving hinge (5)
      2. 4A
        Symbol of peace concealed by tv signal (1,4)
      3. 5A
        Cool the second they come from the center (5)
      Down
      1. 1D
        One over has no debuts, not at any point (5)
      2. 2D
        Sounds like no leads on lily pad - great story! (5)
      3. 3D
        Chinese greeting ruined eastern capital (5)
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