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Folks often ask about &lit clues - there's a cracker in yesterday's i

Who shows way to break law at entrance to ranch? (7)

Hi rambler, without wishing to appear pedantic is it not a semi or partial &lit as it requires the addition of "who shows" to the wordplay?
Very nice clue nevertheless.

I think opinion is divided on that, ginge, but I'm happy to be proved wrong - perhaps others will share their thoughts.

If it's helpful Les provided good examples in the recent jolan thread below.


http://www.crosswordsolver.org/forum/472861/jolanampamp039s-5-5

definitely agree with ginge on this one. the cryptic part(s) ' way to break law at entrance to ranch' would have to also serve as the definition to be a proper &Lit. that is my understanding of it.

I've never thought about the difference before but on further googling I see that you are correct and the i clue is a partial &lit. At least it's another tutorial for those who are interested!

way to break law? (6) could be a nice &Lit i think.

Even without my master keys to break in, after some legwork I can set the wheels in motion with these (6,6)

Apologies, wrong thread, HIC!