Cryptic Crossword #1 - 12x12 barred
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Cryptic Crossword #1 - 12x12 barred

◆◆ · By Cory Calhoun

Constructor's Note
This is the first cryptic crossword I've officially published! I've made a few that never saw the light of day, and I've written and posted several clues without a grid. Also, this is the first barred grid I've ever worked with... a very interesting experience indeed.
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  • benchen71 11:29 · 2024-11-29T09:04:39.871Z
    Good one! My favourite clue was 40A.
    • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-11-29T18:19:22.583Z
      Much appreciated... cheers!
    • AuLeaf 🤓16:00 · 2024-11-29T18:16:56.458Z
      27D is an indirect anagram — "five Nikes" would be fairer than "five athletic shoes".
      • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-11-29T18:58:04.309Z
        I had considered doing "five Nikes," for sure. Sometimes I'll have the direct anagram fodder appearing, and once in a while I'll put an indirect reference. I also figured Nikes were arguably the most popular brand of athletic shoe in the world, and went with that. Appreciate the feedback, and thanks for solving! :)
      • Chris Jones 15:01 · 2024-11-30T16:23:02.295Z
        Nice one 👍
        • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-11-30T18:47:01.917Z
          Thanks... cheers!
        • rjy 33:36 · 2024-12-01T04:31:32.578Z
          My first solve of one of your puzzles - enjoyed the challenge!
          • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-12-01T05:10:29.788Z
            Thanks, appreciate it!
          • FrankieHeck 14:02 · 2024-12-09T23:27:18.787Z
            Whew! I'm not great at cryptics, but once I got started I was able to plug away at this one. I think 2D was my favorite.
            • Cory Calhoun constructor · 2024-12-10T04:52:01.713Z
              Appreciate it, thanks!
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            1A
            Old wide case (7)
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            Across
            1. 1A
              Old wide case (7)
            2. 8A
              Finally sang "Laaaa!" that time vis-à-vis The Doors (5)
            3. 13A
              State of chopped oregano with no initial aroma (6)
            4. 14A
              Rabbits without a head or tail exist (3)
            5. 15A
              We exit damaged water craft (3)
            6. 16A
              Drum starts the ordinary melody (3)
            7. 17A
              Father escaped purgatory, dissolved viscous substance (6)
            8. 18A
              Sad, disturbed barkeep who's quite animated (3)
            9. 19A
              Warm up pet shelters housing ones who are felt softly? (7)
            10. 23A
              Character counts every third passionfruit (4)
            11. 24A
              Throwback noir followed Orson's debut, "The Hunter" (5)
            12. 26A
              Heart-shape tickets are for botanical rubber-plant capital (5)
            13. 30A
              Bit of info without delay (4)
            14. 31A
              Setting piece disintegrated in "Red Planet" (6,5)
            15. 32A
              Cute bear movie lost a ton of filler (7)
            16. 33A
              Crack unevenly anointed (1-3)
            17. 35A
              Backed up twice to run over red vase (7)
            18. 37A
              Every second transcends mere minutes, increasing power (4)
            19. 38A
              JPEG legit? It depicts a limb falsely (3,3)
            20. 40A
              Revenge, even for a mind reader (3)
            21. 42A
              Restrict a bowler (3)
            22. 43A
              Distraught as a mess piles up (7)
            23. 44A
              Relative back in Greece instantly (5)
            24. 45A
              Tie the knot around a tree that's pristine (6)
            25. 46A
              This guy's a doll--understand? (3)
            26. 47A
              Beginners' excellent top scores for "Space Invaders" (3)
            Down
            1. 1D
              Engineered, reverse-engineered Dutch product (4)
            2. 2D
              An ox and 10 deer mingled and reproduced (7)
            3. 3D
              An inflammation treatment finally affects small bodies in belts (9)
            4. 4D
              Regarding extraction from distant particle (4)
            5. 5D
              Ring after school dance announcement (5)
            6. 6D
              Primate lurks in pale murk (5)
            7. 7D
              On 23-May '89, Peggy Lipton embraced a nation (5)
            8. 8D
              Reassemble pogo-sticking stuff? (4)
            9. 9D
              Primary threat eradicated for spleen (5)
            10. 10D
              Greek figure taught the first half (3)
            11. 11D
              Trips where Sia departed Western mountains (4)
            12. 12D
              Use to acquire a collection (3)
            13. 20D
              Classic film: ruin it? I can't! (7)
            14. 21D
              Bug escapes range animals (9)
            15. 22D
              Cancel return of cooking vessels (4)
            16. 23D
              Pacino digs into dunes for footwear (7)
            17. 24D
              Comparable apron in tatters (2,3)
            18. 25D
              Leaders operating against the grain (3)
            19. 27D
              Blades shredded five athletic shoes (6)
            20. 28D
              Took back cropped photo source hidden in grass (7)
            21. 29D
              Address ending no other pending finals (3)
            22. 30D
              Cordial aspect disoriented legions (4,3)
            23. 34D
              Craven action gets a pass (5)
            24. 36D
              Agency downgrades last 30% working centrally (4)
            25. 38D
              Handle Father, say (3)
            26. 39D
              Bull kick (3)
            27. 41D
              Opposed to trio at heart of non-newsworthy direction (3)
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