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By Joe (infrapinklizzard)

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#1: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Apr 20, 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: Kristen Vognild (kristen) on Apr 21, 2018 [SPOILER]
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#3: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Apr 21, 2018
Good try, you're on the right track.
#4: Susan Eberhardt (susaneber) on Apr 21, 2018 [SPOILER]
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#5: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Apr 21, 2018 [SPOILER]
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