CRYPTO CLUES II

Each clue in a cryptic crossword has two parts: a definition of the answer and an indication of the answer's literal makeup via wordplay. Either part may come first. Finding the dividing point between the two parts is the key to solving. 

What single word or phrase answers both parts of the clue?

1. SOLID COMPANY

2. LEAN AGENDA

3. DON'T GO / PITHY RETORT

4. FUSE BOX COMPONENT

    WAVE THAT CRASHES ON THE SHORE

5. SEARCH TENACIOUSLY

    MINK AND BADGER COUSIN

6. SOAP TRANSFORMED INTO WORTHLESS TUNDRA

   

 Answers:

 

1. FIRM (two meanings)

2. LIST 

3. COMEBACK

4. BREAKER

5. FERRET

6. AS THE WORLD TURNS (anagram of worthless tundra) 

 

Credits:

GAMES/World of Puzzles 

January, 2019

1-2: Harvey Estes

3-5: Mike Nothnagel

6: Bob Stigger