Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Thursday, 8 August 2024
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Across
Number | Clues | Answers |
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1 | Engulf bird in the air (7,2) | SWALLOWUP |
8 | Vehicle in precarious position (3) | CAR |
9 | Mark on letter spoken of in sepulchral tones? (5,6) | GRAVEACCENT |
11 | Could its odour make worshippers angry? (7) | INCENSE |
12 | Eat away part of the rod, evidently (5) | ERODE |
13 | Party leader could be nicer to royal person (6) | PRINCE |
15 | Be there for a teetotal finish… (6) | ATTEND |
17 | …because offence takes only a half cent (5) | SINCE |
18 | Because she’s cold? (7) | HEATHER |
20 | Change heading in menu? (5,6) | ALTERCOURSE |
22 | There’s nothing in this selection I like (3) | NIL |
23 | The elders gave protection (9) | SHELTERED |
Down
Number | Clues | Answers |
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2 | Green is up to open hostility (3) | WAR |
3 | What late riser has, that is with 22 getting up around! (3-2) | LIEIN |
4 | Evil – like a candle? (6) | WICKED |
5 | Tense gift (7) | PRESENT |
6 | Be in the same cast and work in harmony (3,8) | ACTTOGETHER |
7 | For one who makes spurious claims, rep is oddly affectionate (9) | PRETENDER |
10 | Where lots will get knocked down (7,4) | AUCTIONSALE |
11 | Incidentally, when overtaking… (2,7) | INPASSING |
14 | …makes something new of set race (7) | CREATES |
16 | Make somebody pay for the attack (6) | CHARGE |
19 | Concerning a sailor abroad (5) | ABOUT |
21 | Observe what the bishop is responsible for (3) | SEE |