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Cryptic Clues #847944
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For those of you who need instructions for cryptic crossword clues, check out this page .

These have all been created by a variety of well-known constructors. There may be one or two that we might question, but they're still fun. Please explain all answers.

-1. Catch a bit of sun? 'Course (6)
-2. Threateningly wave cereal bowl (8)
-3. Uniform returned, getting ripped nonstop (5-6)
-4. Bronco-buster gets dollar and a short cheer (8)
-5. People who endure hardships without taking part (8)
-6. Tape he's brought into a seedy bar (8)
-7. Runt goes casting about for fish (8)
-8. Endlessly talk about Olympic event (6)
-9. Brute is mostly a hooligan at heart (5)
-10. Food that's hot or cold, it's said (5)


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Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #847953
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The Outer Limits
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Since everyone will most likely shy away from this toughie, I'll step up and take it. wink

8. discus(s) grin


Did you ever stop to think and then forget to start again?
Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #847960
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I'm sure they're all very relieved now. lol


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Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #847961
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1. Catch a bit of sun? 'Course (6)

snatch - catch

a bit of s(un) natch - 'course

wave

Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #847969
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I thought that one might be a stumper. Good solve, Sondi! wave


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Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #847993
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3. Uniform returned, getting ripped nonstop (5-6)

never-ending smile

Uniform = even = neve (returned)
getting ripped = rending
nonstop = never-ending

Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: CCbomber] #847996
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4. buckaroo grin

buck a roo(t)


The best math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of current decisions.
Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848044
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7. sturgeon (anag.) smile


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848073
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All perfect! smile


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Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848088
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2. Threateningly wave cereal bowl (8)

threateningly wave = brandish (direct)
bran (cereal) +dish (bowl)

wave


Wouldn't that jar your mustard!
Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848112
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6. adhesive (tape)
a+d(hes)ive
seedy bar=dive smile


Sometimes lost is where you need to be. Just because you don't know your direction doesn't mean you don't have one.
Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848120
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Yes to both! wave


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Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848130
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9. Yahoo (answer lies within the clue) thumbsup wave

Bernie monky

Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848138
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5. People who endure hardships without taking part (8)

Spartans smile

People who endure hardships = s(part)ans
without = sans
taking = container ind
part = part

Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848173
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Both correct! Good jobs! wave


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Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848190
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10. chili grin

sounds like chilly shiver


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Re: Cryptic Clues [Re: Pandora] #848215
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Exactly! Perfect for the weather these days. Here, at least. smile


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