#292026-11-14·Anagram

Cryptic Clue #29

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#29⭐ Flawless

Difficulty:

Crazy horse for seaside area(5)

Setter: Acrostic Ace

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Post-Solve Analysis

Setter's Editorial Walkthrough

Setter: Acrostic Ace

1. Tripartite Structural Breakdown

Straight Definition (Final Word)seaside areaDictionary synonym of target solution

Wordplay Indicator (Anagram)CrazyInstructs the operation

Fodder & EnumerationHORSE (5)Yields exactly 5 letters

2. Wordplay Equation

Anagram of [HORSE] = SHORE

3. Mechanics & Setter Deception

"Crazy" is an anagram indicator signaling that the 5 letters of HORSE rearrange to form SHORE ("seaside area").

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Clue #29 Questions & Answers

Q1.What is the straight definition in Clue #29?▼

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

Q2.How does the wordplay in Clue #29 work?▼

This is a classic Anagram clue. The equation is: Anagram of [HORSE] = SHORE. "Crazy" is an anagram indicator signaling that the 5 letters of HORSE rearrange to form SHORE ("seaside area").

Q3.What is the significance of the enumeration (5)?▼

The enumeration (5) signifies that the target solution consists of exactly 5 letters.

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