CRYPTO CLUES XIII

GAMES Magazine

June, 1985

Combined: 

Toni Green/Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon

Each clue is a cryptic crossword contains two parts: a definition of the answer and a second description of it through wordplay. Finding the dividing point between the two parts is the key to solving. Watch for anagrams, second definitions, words "containing " other words, homophones, and other language tricks.

1. Burden's on you and me. 

2. Best gem captivates Tim.

3. Crash diets to become trends.

4. Corn I planted in twisty path.

5. Fastener for any pets if restless. 

6. Groom chose rare thoroughbred.

7. Buck keeps part of leg in hiding.

8. Vision problem? Yes, retina's damaged. 

9. Desecrating shrine will get you a black eye.

10. Charm a stubborn beast with the end of a carrot

11. Mixed up downhill racer conceals irritated mood.

Answers:

1. ONUS 

2. OPTIMAL (OPtimAL)

3. TIDES (anagram)

4. MAIZE (maze)

5. SAFETY PIN (anagram of any pets if)

6. RACEHORSE (chose rare)

7. STASHING (STAshinG)

8. EYESTRAIN (anagram of yes, retina)

9. SHINER (anagram of SHRINE)

10. AMULET (2nd definition of CHARM)

11. SHUFFLED (ShuffLED)