Word Puzzle 172

Word Puzzle 172 – Cryptic Clues: 

Theme: None 

Clues:  

1. Pair of states welcoming the operation “promised land” (6) 

2. Number specifically in conclusive universal set for the scholar (11) 

3. Dull short story in low-key setting (9) 

4. Simple talk (5) 

5. Minstrel in amusement park seeking inspiration? (4) 

6. Type of fossil fuel and a computer key associated with an Asian club (8) 

7. Epstein haters from the Three Stooges movie (5,5,2,1,4) 

8. Vision to deliver alternative niche (10) 

9. Turned creepy say (6) 

10. Repel the rebellion (6) 

11. Sarcastic gamer’s hedgehog blocking a road (8) 

12. Mad doter’s hang-up? It’s ironic (5-7) 

13. Sophisticated in style, his turban exuded royal aura (6) 

14. Sudden failure led to the test of mothball? (3,6,5,3) 

15. Kitten consumed the ingredient for cheese (9) 

16. Geometry papers can be difficult (10) 

17. Best or worst, art lingers through history, though it seems somewhat surprising (9) 

18. Health and happiness (7) 

19. Long running reality tv show with international versions for Ohio, Tuscany, Yukon? 

   (2,3,5,3,3,5) 

20. Joy of crazy life associated with the metropolis (8) 

21. Eccentric ABBA agent Ms. Rein was a cheapie (7-8) 

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