#132026-10-29·Homophone

Cryptic Clue #13

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#13⭐ Flawless

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Reportedly dark time for armored hero(6)

Setter: The Sounder

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Post-Solve Analysis

Setter's Editorial Walkthrough

Setter: The Sounder

1. Tripartite Structural Breakdown

Straight Definition (Final Word)armored heroDictionary synonym of target solution

Wordplay Indicator (Homophone)ReportedlyInstructs the operation

Fodder & EnumerationNIGHT (dark time) (6)Yields exactly 6 letters

2. Wordplay Equation

Sounds like NIGHT = KNIGHT

3. Mechanics & Setter Deception

"Reportedly" tells us that the word NIGHT (dark time) is spoken aloud, which sounds identical to KNIGHT ("armored hero").

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Clue #13 Questions & Answers

Q1.What is the straight definition in Clue #13?▼

The straight definition is "armored hero", placed at the very end of the clue under the Extreme Placement Rule.

Q2.How does the wordplay in Clue #13 work?▼

This is a classic Homophone clue. The equation is: Sounds like NIGHT = KNIGHT. "Reportedly" tells us that the word NIGHT (dark time) is spoken aloud, which sounds identical to KNIGHT ("armored hero").

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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