#192026-11-04·Double Definition

Cryptic Clue #19

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#19⭐ Flawless

Difficulty:

Crossing over card game(6)

Setter: The Dualist

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Setter's Editorial Walkthrough

Setter: The Dualist

1. Tripartite Structural Breakdown

Straight Definition (First Word)Crossing overDictionary synonym of target solution

Wordplay Indicator (Double Definition)None (Double Definition)Instructs the operation

Fodder & EnumerationBRIDGE (river span/crossing) and BRIDGE (trick-taking card game) (6)Yields exactly 6 letters

2. Wordplay Equation

Definition 1 (Crossing over) + Definition 2 (Card game) = BRIDGE

3. Mechanics & Setter Deception

A BRIDGE is a physical crossing over water or road, and BRIDGE is a renowned partnership card game.

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Clue #19 Questions & Answers

Q1.What is the straight definition in Clue #19?▼

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

Q2.How does the wordplay in Clue #19 work?▼

This is a classic Double Definition clue. The equation is: Definition 1 (Crossing over) + Definition 2 (Card game) = BRIDGE. A BRIDGE is a physical crossing over water or road, and BRIDGE is a renowned partnership card game.

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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