*Tiny Cryptic #4* — The Public Domain Review
This is the fourth in a new series of extremely small and free cryptic crossword puzzles, published every two weeks to coincide with our final essay on which the puzzle will be themed.
About1. So-called ‘elves’, according to this writer (4-6) 4. Pine wood, for example, without yours really present (6) 6. First piece of forest removed from skirt arrangement (5) 9. Stop working (expelled again) with notice (4) 11. A sordid story splits the spiritual community (9)
Down1. Seek help from the boxing club after the first sign of upset (7) 2. Place the nut back over the center of the screw and turn it around (4) 3. Find meaning in this deliberate attack on the city (10) 5. Awarded a title? Nothing in return (4) 7. Certain about plan (4) 8. This charming man song on the radio? (6) 10. Crying back pain with love, making amorous advances (3)
View all puzzles from the series here.
