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Lovatts Cryptic No 88
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5d Escape from insects sounds (4) f?e? (Flea or Flee)
59a Be in charge of Broadway production's season (3) r??
56d Not very excited after writing in catalogue (9) ????n?o?y
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59a Be in charge of Broadway production's season (3) r??
56d Not very excited after writing in catalogue (9) ????n?o?y
Thanks
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Nobody has explained why it is FLEE rather than FLEA.
In cryptic clues, the definition is NEVER in the middle, which it would have to be in order for the answer to be 'flea'.
In 99% of clues, the definition will be found at the start or at the end. In the remainder, the 'Whole Clue' is both the definition AND the wordplay.
In cryptic clues, the definition is NEVER in the middle, which it would have to be in order for the answer to be 'flea'.
In 99% of clues, the definition will be found at the start or at the end. In the remainder, the 'Whole Clue' is both the definition AND the wordplay.