Wednesday, October 12, 2022

CRYPTO CLUES XI

Answer the cryptic clues below. The type of wordplay used is given as a hint.

1. Author of the Odyssey gets a hit (second definition)

2. The middle of a safari seen from a distance (hidden word)

3. To get timer back, send money (reversal)

4. Cow sounds east of the elk's cousin (charade - two or more words)

5. I'll listen for the key (homophone)

6. Heavenly celebrity around the wing of the house (container)

7. Now I land oddly secure (anagram)

8. Rage that the investor meekly concealed (hidden word)

9. She will contract before the current coating (charade)

10. Japanese walking stick with a secret compartment for money can be hot (container)

Answers:

1. HOMER
2. sAFARi STORM 
3. REMIT
4. MOOSE (moos/moose/E [east])
5. ISLE
6. STELLAR (STellAR)
7. NAIL DOWN (now i land)
8. STORM (inveSTOR Meekly)
9. SHELLAC (SHE'LL/ AC [current]) 
10. CAYENNE



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