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Yesterday's clue ( #LLB096) had a few "twists" to it! If you missed it, pump yourself up now and give it a try.
If you're not sure, see below for hints and breakdown
https://twitter.com/LowdownCryptic/status/1387883042992279554
If you're not sure, see below for hints and breakdown
https://twitter.com/LowdownCryptic/status/1387883042992279554
At first glance, "often blowing up" seems like a Letter Bank indicator. It would be a great one, actually, but in this clue it's part of the definition!
What does "about twice as many of those items" mean? Well, there are 10 "items" (letters) in "minor blast". There are 20 letters in the answer (7,6,7). The answer could use exactly twice as many of those items in the bank! Then why "about" twice as many? See breakdown below...
BREAKDOWN (definition, raw material, indicators)
Def: Children's entertainers often blowing up
RM: minor blast
Ind1: about [rearranging letters]
Ind2: twice as many of those items in _____ _____
Answer: b------ a----- a------
Def: Children's entertainers often blowing up
RM: minor blast
Ind1: about [rearranging letters]
Ind2: twice as many of those items in _____ _____
Answer: b------ a----- a------
