SCHOOLTEACHER – Put together a collective noun for fish, an alternative name for ‘supper’ ( a regional variation, I suspect), and the French for ‘dear’.ġ4a Cleared first two letters then answered 24/7? (8)ĪBSOLVED – The first two letters of the alphabet, followed by what you will have done if you have completed 24a 7d (or indeed this puzzle).ġ5a Essentially, ‘with-it’ echoes ‘state-of-the-art’ (2-4)ĪDRIFT – A short word for a commercial followed by a break or separation.ġ9a Outgoing telegram about the writer, very upfront (8) UNIT TRUST – Here we have another word for ‘one’, an abbreviation for Time, and the sort of deterioration which affects unpainted metal.ġ2a Some fish supper with dear Parisian mistress? (13)
STEW – An abbreviation for ‘street’ followed by one of the partnerships at the bridge table.ĩa Caught Pinter’s first words? They’re usually spiky (5)ĬACTI – The cricket abbreviation for ‘caught’ followed by a phrase (3,1) that Pinter (or any other playwright) might put at the top of the first page of a script.ġ0a Investment of time by one facing deterioration (4,5) Another word for ‘flew away’ or ‘departed’ is followed by a word which could be a generic description of a kite or any other bird. LEFT-WINGER – The definition is one of political affiliation. Please leave a comment telling us what you thought. The answers are hidden under the ANSWER buttons, so don’t click if you don’t want to see them. In the hints below, the definitions are underlined.
Good morning from South Staffs on another dry day, the sun peering through some high cloud.Ī slightly odd feel to today’s puzzle for me, but comfortably solved on the border of *** time. Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30052 Hints and tips by Deep ThreatīD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
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