The Ol' Switcheroo (Cryptic w/ a twist, see instructions)

◆ · Por Leigh · Publicado 2021-10-03T22:42:04.354Z

Constructor's Note

Eleven clues in this puzzle consist of two definitions that refer to different, but very similar, words. The words in these pairs are connected via the orthographic process described in the unclued entry at 14A, and solvers must determine which of the two words to enter into the diagram.

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Denoting a State Governor (7)

Horizontales

2A
Failure covered up by club ombudsman (4)
4A
Disregarding formality incurs consequences (6)
8A
Searches nest (5)
9A
Heard obscure speech from curbside fixture (7)
11A
It looks and it listens, taking in the west's spectacles (7)
12A
I moved to front of choir for "Immortal Blood" (5)
14A
(See Instructions)
16A
Messenger from the Divine Orient (5)
17A
Features that subtly distinguish cane cultivated in rising sun (7)
18A
Thus the leaders of Russia erected bigger yurts (7)
20A
Here in France we're thinner and colder (5)
21A
Least frequent stop (6)
22A
Numbers negatives (4)

Verticales

1D
Denoting a State Governor (7)
2D
Bellow over extraordinary range: "Come back!" (9)
3D
Spies observed, repeated aloud, and crafted visuals (4-2-5)
5D
Tax holiday destination (3)
6D
Change the future (5)
7D
Mixture of ranch, soy, and grapes (11)
10D
Worship improvement (11)
13D
Clasps his caliper awkwardly and without energy (9)
15D
Don't play The Cure (7)
16D
More suitable father (5)
19D
A lot of time and attention (3)

The Ol' Switcheroo (Cryptic w/ a twist, see instructions)

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