Cryptic crossword No 3,463
Sun 17 May 2026, set byNoBadWeather
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Special Instructions: 11a. has an alternate clue, provided below. The given clue is extremely unfair - but I was encouraged to leave it in for its bizarre surface. This puzzle is, in general, fairly tricksy, I feel - please comment any feedback! Alternate clue for 11a.: Modified teal mixed with crimson.
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Yes, for me that was quite chewy, NBW, but very enjoyable. The west pretty much all went in unassisted but I needed a few checks on the other side, which took considerably longer. I used your alternate clue for 11a - while I admire the weird surface of the original I'd never have worked it out. I particularly enjoyed 13a, 15a, 24a, 26a, 27a, 1d, 8d and 19d.
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