I set today's @Independent #CrypticCrossword: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent?puzzleDate=20230228#!202302 (select Feb 28th) Don't be afraid, give it a go.
WP test install TLMB
just for tests
#Cryptic #crossword clue formats:
A [Cryptic definition]
or
B [Def1]+[Def2]
or
C [Wordplay]+[Def] (or vice-versa)
C is commonest
Sometimes there's a theme, either i. in* the clues, ii. in* the answers, iii. a mix of both, or iv. between the answers.
*(…some of)
^(bit late, but..)
Sample clue:
One conservative on blow is concerned with matters of taste (9)
No spoilers here, thx.
Blog/answers/spoilers at https://www.fifteensquared.net/2023/02/28/independent-11351/