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#122026-10-28·Hidden Word

Cryptic Clue #12

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#12
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Juicy fruit discovered in major anger(6)

Setter: Telescope

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1. Tripartite Structural Breakdown

Straight Definition (First Word)Juicy fruitDictionary synonym of target solution
Wordplay Indicator (Hidden Word)discovered inInstructs the operation
Fodder & EnumerationmajOR ANGEr (6)Yields exactly 6 letters

2. Wordplay Equation

Hidden in "majOR ANGEr" = ORANGE

3. Mechanics & Setter Deception

The indicator "discovered in" reveals the letters O-R-A-N-G-E hidden across the phrase "majOR ANGEr", naming the juicy fruit ORANGE.

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Clue #12 Questions & Answers

Q1.What is the straight definition in Clue #12?▼

The straight definition is "Juicy fruit", placed at the very beginning of the clue under the Extreme Placement Rule.

Q2.How does the wordplay in Clue #12 work?▼

This is a classic Hidden Word clue. The equation is: Hidden in "majOR ANGEr" = ORANGE. The indicator "discovered in" reveals the letters O-R-A-N-G-E hidden across the phrase "majOR ANGEr", naming the juicy fruit ORANGE.

Q3.What is the significance of the enumeration (6)?▼

The enumeration (6) signifies that the target solution consists of exactly 6 letters.

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