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By Joe (infrapinklizzard)

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#1: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Jul 21, 2019

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: besmirched tea (Besmirched Tea) on Jul 21, 2019
much harder without the number of letters as a guide
#3: Alan Lafond (Cural) on Jul 21, 2019 [SPOILER]
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#5: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Jul 22, 2019 [SPOILER]
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#7: Teresa K (fasstar) on Jul 22, 2019 [SPOILER]
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#8: marjorie rex (mamo) on Jul 23, 2019
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