#232026-11-08·Charade

Cryptic Clue #23

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#23⭐ Flawless

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Gold and fish create aquarium pet(8)

Setter: Puzzler Prime

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Post-Solve Analysis

Setter's Editorial Walkthrough

Setter: Puzzler Prime

1. Tripartite Structural Breakdown

Straight Definition (Final Word)aquarium petDictionary synonym of target solution

Wordplay Indicator (Charade)andInstructs the operation

Fodder & EnumerationGOLD + FISH (8)Yields exactly 8 letters

2. Wordplay Equation

GOLD + FISH = GOLDFISH

3. Mechanics & Setter Deception

Join GOLD (precious metal) and FISH (aquatic creature) end-to-end to create GOLDFISH ("aquarium pet").

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Clue #23 Questions & Answers

Q1.What is the straight definition in Clue #23?▼

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

Q2.How does the wordplay in Clue #23 work?▼

This is a classic Charade clue. The equation is: GOLD + FISH = GOLDFISH. Join GOLD (precious metal) and FISH (aquatic creature) end-to-end to create GOLDFISH ("aquarium pet").

Q3.What is the significance of the enumeration (8)?▼

The enumeration (8) signifies that the target solution consists of exactly 8 letters.

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