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Cryptic Classroom #8: Combination Clues

f you have read every Cryptic Classroom article since its debut in September 2021, congratulations! You have perfect attendance. After studying the eight lessons taught in this series, you’ll be ready to tackle the final exam. It has been crafted by over 30 cryptic enthusiasts and is designed to test your understanding of all types of wordplay…but you’ll have to wait until the next issue for that. This month, your final lesson will demystify one of the trickier forms of cryptic wordplay:

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