#262026-11-11·Homophone

Cryptic Clue #26

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#26⭐ Flawless

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Audibly correct ritual ceremony(4)

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)ritual ceremonyDictionary synonym of target solution

Wordplay Indicator (Homophone)AudiblyInstructs the operation

Fodder & EnumerationRIGHT (correct) (4)Yields exactly 4 letters

2. Wordplay Equation

Sounds like RIGHT = RITE

3. Mechanics & Setter Deception

"Audibly" signals a homophone: RIGHT (meaning correct) sounds identical to RITE ("ritual ceremony").

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Clue #26 Questions & Answers

Q1.What is the straight definition in Clue #26?▼

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

Q2.How does the wordplay in Clue #26 work?▼

This is a classic Homophone clue. The equation is: Sounds like RIGHT = RITE. "Audibly" signals a homophone: RIGHT (meaning correct) sounds identical to RITE ("ritual ceremony").

Q3.What is the significance of the enumeration (4)?▼

The enumeration (4) signifies that the target solution consists of exactly 4 letters.

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