CRYPTO CLUES VII

Cryptic crosswords are also known as British crosswords, from their origins in England. In addition to directly answering the clue, as in American crosswords, the cryptic answer also answers the clue using wordplay - including anagrams, double meanings, hidden words, and other language tricks.

For example, the clue,  Ancient Greek people line bridges with art, could be answered with SPARTANS. Spartans are an ancient Greed people line, and also "bridges" (covers) ART - spARTans.

Using wordplay, can you think of a single word or phrase that satisfies both parts of the clues below?

1. Swindler seeks victories

 

2. Comic scene in Hell's Kitchen

 

3. Tied sticker the wrong way

 

4. Delight in French anthem 

5. Intimate supper is not started

 

6. Special game bird of exceptional quality 

 

7. Sinus scar devastated youth who loved his face

 

8. For men and women, lying in the sun is exciting

 

Answers:

 

1. CONQUESTS

2. SKIT (Hell'S KITchen)

3. LACED (reversal)

4. ENCHANT (frENCH ANThem)

5. INNER (beheaded D)

6. SUPER BOWL

7. NARCISSUS (sinus scar - anagram)

8. UNISEX (sUN IS EXciting)

 

Credits: 

GAMES/World of Puzzles

June, 2022

1,2,3,6,8: Timothy Martin

Ex., 4,5,7: Joan Ward