#82026-10-19·Charade

Cryptic Clue #8

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#8⭐ Flawless

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Automobile and domestic pet make floor covering(6)

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)floor coveringDictionary synonym of target solution

Wordplay Indicator (Charade)andInstructs the operation

Fodder & EnumerationCAR (automobile) + PET (domestic pet) (6)Yields exactly 6 letters

2. Wordplay Equation

CAR + PET = CARPET

3. Mechanics & Setter Deception

Join CAR (automobile) with PET (domestic pet) end-to-end to construct CARPET ("floor covering").

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Clue #8 Questions & Answers

Q1.What is the straight definition in Clue #8?▼

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

Q2.How does the wordplay in Clue #8 work?▼

This is a classic Charade clue. The equation is: CAR + PET = CARPET. Join CAR (automobile) with PET (domestic pet) end-to-end to construct CARPET ("floor covering").

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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