Beyond doubt drunk on Adam’s ale (10)
12A — Beyond doubt drunk on Adam’s ale (10) — WATERTIGHT
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Definition
Definition found: 'Beyond doubt' — Two words at the start read as a plain description of the answer; everything after is the recipe.Two words at the start read as a plain description of the answer; everything after is the recipe.
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeNo indicator words here — the parts just join end to end. That's a charade.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'drunk' → TIGHTJoin the second piece straight onto the end of the first, and check it fits the crossings.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'Adam’s ale' → WATERIn an across clue, read the pieces left to right as the answer spells out — the leading chunk comes first.
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Assembly
TIGHT + WATER = WATERTIGHT