CRYPTO CLUES XXIII

Example: 

Clue: Sweethearts eating salamander fish

Answer: LEFTOVERS

 

Explanation:

Sweethearts are LOVERS which covers eats (covers) salamander (EFT). HASH can be defined as LEFTOVERS. This is called a container clue.

1. Launched appeal at peace organization (word + abbreviation)

2. Fruit to put around a heavenly harp player

3. Tries ruining ceremonies

4. Classic TV cop show is sadly taken for granted.

5. Cabbage leaves covering round roll (hidden word)

6. Face up to one's preferences (anagram)

7. Sign says "Topless Ladies"

8. Problem barkeep holds board (hidden word)

 

Answers

 

1. BEGUN (beg + U.N.)

 

2. TANGELO ) t angel o) ["to" put around]

 

3. RITES (anagram of tries)

 

4. DRAGNET (anagram of granted)

 

5. BAGEL (cabBAGE Leaves)

 

6. CUP OF TEA (anagram of face up to) 

 

7. OMEN (Women) [topless = drop first letter]

 

8.  EMBARK (problEM BARKeep) [board = embark]

 

Credits:

GAMES/World of Puzzles

February, 2016

1-6: Mike Shenk

7-8: Henry Hook