Cryptic definitions

Sun 15 Nov 2026
Hi all, Inspired by one of my own soon to be published clues, I'm curious about other setters' favourite cryptic definitions they've written. I personally find them to be the most fun part of crosswordese when they're done well. From the recent Times crossword championship, I really enjoyed "storm on the way" as a cryptic definition for "road rage." A personal favourite that I've written recently: Broadcast TV finally airs fun replays of buzzer-beaters (5, 3, 5) I feel like our best work can sometimes quietly fade into history. Please share yours here so we can all relive some glory and appreciate some punny, cryptic goodness.

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