Monday, September 19, 2022

CRYPTO CLUES V

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, and finding the dividing point between the two parts is the key to solving.

What single word answers both parts of the clue?

1. Re-arranges vacation destinations

2. It's tucked into the brim of a hat for a guest

3. Guard's badge returned

4. Particular part of a fish is yucky 

5. Periodic payments covering design for clothing

6. Grail moved an astronomical distance

7. Rug felt rewoven? Sorry

8. Cool weather garment of somebody vigorously working out

Answers: 

1. RESORTS
2. VISITOR (IT tucked into VISOR)
3. GATEMAN (reversal)
4. FINICKY 
5. RAIMENT (aim covered by rent)
6. LIGHT YEAR (LIGht yeAR)
7. REGRETFUL (rug felt re)
8. SWEATER

Credit:

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzles
Summer, 2019

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