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The same will be posted on every Sunday at 6 AM.
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Don't see "Show a hint" option. Can someone please give anno for 14D?
ReplyDeleteSupport as second/B for T,E in literary.
DeleteOne cannot substitute like that.With that logic Change = Doctor (verb) = Dr? Support is second in its verb form. B is second in the sense of second letter of alphabet/second-rate
DeleteI don't stress that much on logic for the two setters but
DeleteFreedictionary gives:
the supporting or less important of two things: the B side of a record.
I thought support was BRA but not able to figure out how it replaces TERA in literary.
ReplyDeleteI also thought the same. But didnt know why TERA is getting removed. 🤔
ReplyDeleteBut Sree Sree's explanation is correct.
ReplyDeleteIn 10ac - what is the purpose of balance sheet? Just surface? Firm with zero is enough?
ReplyDeleteAlso how do u parse VEGAN?
Angry = IRATE upset ETARI. Remove ETARI from VEGETARIAN = VEGAN. Who is more extreme than a Vegetarian.
ReplyDeleteZero on balance sheet = O. Yes zero itself is suffice but rest is required for surface.
ReplyDeleteThank u so much!!!!
ReplyDeleteBtw - R u the setter?
Nice puzzle.
Yes Mam. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI got all but 26D. How do you parse JOIN? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCan is John/loo. Drug H. One:I
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