CRYPTO CLUES XLII

Dell PennyPress Variety Puzzle

June, 2021

 

The clues in a cryptic crossword contain the definition of the answer, but disguised in anagrams, double meanings, homophones, and other wordplay.

 

1. Beyond a noodle (second definition of beyond) 

2. Sue COD deliverer - get Portuguese money (anagram)

3. Simple play on words after Great Lakes acronym

4. Back cart nearly a meter (reversal)

5. Terrible threats devastate (anagram)

6. Idea to return it during lunch hour (reversal of it, palindrome, container clue)

7. Flustered bride's litter (anagram of bride's)

 

Answers:

 

1. PASTA (past a)

2. ESCUDO (sue + cod) 

3. HOMESPUN (HOMES + pun)

4. DRAY 

5. SHATTER (threats)

6. NOTION (NOON is a palindrome)

7. DEBRIS