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Guardian's Prize (Paul)
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Decent crossword from Paul today - a little less obscure than usual, except 4 clues I can't parse. Definitions are fine, but I can't see the wordplay - any pointers appreciated.
13A Thinkers arranging beer in line on the counter (7) I have "cerebra" (thinks) - got the "beer", but "cra"?
14A Slight lead after fall, everyone left behind (7) I have "affront" (slight) - got "a" then...?
16D Thinner track going uphill , what else can I say (5) I have "turps" (thinner) - no idea.
19D Dessert that would come back when booed, did you say? I have "meringue" (dessert) - I am looking for a really bad verbal pun here, but I can't see it!
13A Thinkers arranging beer in line on the counter (7) I have "cerebra" (thinks) - got the "beer", but "cra"?
14A Slight lead after fall, everyone left behind (7) I have "affront" (slight) - got "a" then...?
16D Thinner track going uphill , what else can I say (5) I have "turps" (thinner) - no idea.
19D Dessert that would come back when booed, did you say? I have "meringue" (dessert) - I am looking for a really bad verbal pun here, but I can't see it!
Answers
14a Slight (affront) = front (lead) after a f(all, everyone ie all left behind)
09:27 Sat 30th Jul 2022