Word Puzzle 169

Word Puzzle 169 – Cryptic Clues: 

Theme: None 

Clues:  

 1. Convention used by an expert before a call say (8) 

 2. Origins of the ad hoc cultural norms are somewhat mysterious (6) 

 3. Anxiety? No, I partied crazily in style (11) 

 4. Getting around very quietly while washing (8) 

 5. Florida subsidy pronounced (8) 

 6. How to un-brand from a detrimental business strategy that focuses on short-term customer 

  acquisition, perhaps before IPO or fund raising (5,3,4) 

 7. Remarkable batting (8) 

 8. Supremacy is like a plum soaked in a mixture of honey (8) 

 9. Report from Fire dept. says “to be prepared in case of fire put extinguishers in handy 

  Locations” (6) 

10. Oddly arrive during rank famine (10) 

11. Support pot? (8) 

12. Bargain league (7) 

13. Play ball with eccentric Barnett Hodge (4,8) 

14. Memorize lore by heart (10) 

15. Bit of an issue surrounding a small fly? (8) 

16. Lack of any prior art, compelled John to build rough template for the prototype (7) 

17. Chicken little (7) 

18. Al Welsh from the Richard Gere movie (5,2,5) 

19. Eccentric Gold coaster found in suspended animation (4,7) 

20. Patients are suffering while a dentist looks to upgrade his tools that are somewhat old (6) 

21. Seductive A.N.T. farm actress losing heart while dieting (11) 

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