Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Potpourri 17


Explanation for Potpourri 16

Visual Key to Clue Analysis :
Definition : BOLD
Wordplay : Italics with keywords underlined as well
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T5. Play with family and regal wrangling

Family = Kin
Wrangling is an anagram indicator.
When applied to regal , we have g lear
Hence , we have King Lear which is a Shakespeare play.

U5. Blow when a king and queen invade and become established 

Blow = toot
A king = a k
Queen = er
Invade is an indicator which drives  A K ER into TOOT
T ake r oot  = become established

V5. Forward material item that supports philosophy

Material item that supports = Bra
Philosophy = Zen
Brazen = Forward

W5. Artist visits bank when 100-1 horse wins? (6) _ _ _ E _ _

X5. Turn up if general networker? (9) _ _ _ H _ _ _ A _ 

Y5. It hurts to split couple getting excited (5) _ _ W _ _

Z5. Film family, hearing notices, fusses about run (4,8) _ _ R _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _

Jay

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