Small is Beautiful
Before Polonius was stabbed through his arras, the Danish sage opined brevity to be wit’s soul. And if the eminence gris was still kicking today, he may well appreciate the array of succinct clues below. All culled from English cryptics, with due credit, these seven embody the beauty of the brief.
See how many you can unravel before I provide the answers, and seven more li’l gems, in a week or so.
Make good move (6) [Arachne]
Last time (7) [Paul]
Wave power (4) [Taupi]
Police trap works (5) [Mass]
Exploited said object (4) [Boatman]
Implied one unharmed? (5) [Paul]
Flying is dreadful (5) [Araucaria]