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By Joe (infrapinklizzard)

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#1: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Apr 17, 2018

The description is a clue to the subject using cryptic crossword clue rules.

Every cryptic clue is made up of two parts; a definition, and a literal description of the answer using wordplay. They can be in either order (though not intertwined) and there is no separation between them.

Here is a page describing some of the techniques:
http://gamesmagazine-online.com/cryptic-crosswords/
or an easier-to-read PDF:
http://gamesmagazine-online.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CrypticsGuide.pdf
#2: robert svanberg (tango) on Apr 17, 2018
I've never done one before without the number of letters. That sound you can hear is my brain thrashing.
#3: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Apr 17, 2018
I thought it would be too easy with that this time. I'll give it in a while if no one gets it.

I was encouraged in this behavior as both Gaynor's and Louis Gilbrook's lacked the number as well.
#4: Susan Eberhardt (susaneber) on Apr 17, 2018 [SPOILER]
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#5: robert svanberg (tango) on Apr 18, 2018 [SPOILER]
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#6: Kim (kjh) on Apr 18, 2018 [SPOILER]
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#7: Bill Eisenmann (Bullet) on Apr 18, 2018
Way to go Susan!
#8: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Apr 18, 2018 [SPOILER]
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#9: Kristen Vognild (kristen) on Apr 18, 2018 [SPOILER]
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#10: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Apr 18, 2018
Saucy!
#11: Brian Bellis (mootpoint) on Apr 19, 2018
Ooooohhh! Now I see it AS AN alternative. I kept trying to alter native. Make mine A VENTI?

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