CRYPTO CLUES III

 

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. Revealed movie twist

    Sports car embellishment

2. Rides a bike

    Repeated sequences

 

3. Declutter

    Take every last penny from

 

4. Most enraged about people who aren't appreciative

 

5. Keep going after everybody else

 

6. Emphasized returning for final courses

 

7. Fish lacking a leader go astray

 

8. Win a cup in speech

 

9. Small talk may conceal desire

 

10. Means of identification for father's weapons

 

11. Schedule clear and organized 

 

Answers:

 

1. SPOILER

2. CYCLES

3. CLEAN OUT

4. ANGRIEST (anagram for INGRATES)

5. LAST 

6. STRESSED (reversal)

7. HERRING (beheadment)

8. EARN URN

9. CHITCHAT (chITCHat)

10. PASSWORD (PA'S  SWORD)

11. CALENDAR (anagram for CLEAR AND) 

Credits:

 

GAMES/World of Puzzles

April, 2019

1-3: Mike Nothnagel 

4: Georgena Sil 

5-10: Rosemary Scala