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Parsing notes – January, Sick and Tired.

Currently under construction.

Parsing notes for crossword published 11th January 2021.

Clues consist of ‘Definitions’ either at the start or end of the clue which are in italics in these notes and ‘Wordplay’ which I explain below the text of the clue.

ACROSS

6.WRING

Twist cables without me (5)

Cables = WiRING, without me (or I)

7.EMISSARY

Messy air about envoy (8)

Anagram, indicted by about, of MESSY AIR.

10.VIETNAM

State of energy around volcano (7)

Energy =VIM around ETNA (volcano)

11.GRAPHIC

Shocking image (7)

Double definition

12.RIOT ACT

Discretion from Brazilian city, used in troubled times (4,3)

Discretion = TACT after RIO

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