Three clues from today’s WSJ cryptic that tickled me:
Atmosphere that offends Maureen O’Sullivan? (6).
Rock mass in period before start of Lent (7)
Being just about time (6)
Clever Clues and Answers
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The answers:
MIASMA. Mia’s ma
MINERAL. m (mass) + in + era (period) + l (start of Lent) = rock
MORTAL. moral (just) about (around) t (time) = Being
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I liked this non-cryptic one from this past Saturday (7/13) LA Times:
Drink served in 2 states [8 letters]
Answer (ROT-13): VPRJNGRE
I needed a couple of crosses to fill it in, but my kid got it sight unseen.
Drink served in 2 states [8 letters]
Answer (ROT-13): VPRJNGRE
I needed a couple of crosses to fill it in, but my kid got it sight unseen.
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Oh wow, Laura - I saw that one and thought about posting it here, too! Cool that your kid got it so easily.
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From today’s LA Times
Clue: Moves in for a short time?
Answer (rot13): Qnapr penmr
I loved the whole puzzle, and this was my favorite clue.
Clue: Moves in for a short time?
Answer (rot13): Qnapr penmr
I loved the whole puzzle, and this was my favorite clue.