Word Puzzle 53

Word Puzzle 53 – Cryptic Clues:

Theme: Hidden

Note:

· Not all clues are thematic

· Kohli clue(s): #21

Scoring:

· No credit no response, without correct parsing.

· All clues worth 1 point except Kohli clue(s), which is/are worth 2 points

Clues:

1. Unusual capital in surplus gold alloy? (13)

2. Intimidating geek scowl? (7)

3. Off the record? Obama misappropriated part of the capital! (7)

4. Proper tea? Drunk in bucket? (4-2)

5. State capital with capital in? so confused!! (8)

6. Quietly, author returns with more experience (7)

7. Note, grand projection about capital returns (9)

8. Capital of Asian country? (6)

9. Fine men under legal contractual tort, capitally (5)

10. Soprano gangster with moxie to produce capital (8)

11. Devilishly make a capital disease (8)

12. Obligatory earnings report fudged (9)

13. Capital found in dumpers at sea, for swimmer? (10)

14. Inhospitable at home? claim author rubbished (8)

15. Forge capital? (5)

16. Toilet issue? Get the PM (7)

17. Admitting capital fraud first? No good!! (9)

18. Norman of golf playing initially under dull sky displaying gamesmanship (12)

19. In a breaking scandal, Asian Olympic association president caught smuggling capital (6)

20. Bolt organized money by running wild? (10)

21. Scientist? Not a clue!! (6)

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