Short-form
Solution
by Ivan Wang and Tracey Lin
Each puzzle in this round is a set of cryptic clues themed around a particular mechanic. The clues are given alphabetically by answer, and solving a subset unlocks the next puzzle in the sequence. For a list of standard mechanics, see the Puzzled Pint guide.
This puzzle is a series of charades clues made up of abbreviations or acronyms. The answer is also an unclued abbreviation.
Clue | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Persona made of carbon, hydrogen, and argon (4) | CHAR | C+H+AR (character) |
| Fantasy series has a lot of resistance (4) | LOTR | LOT+R (Lord of the Rings) |
| Right, small Pence to respond to invitation (4) | RSVP | R+S+VP |
| It rules over important cases for citizen of Glasgow or America (6) | SCOTUS | SCOT+US (Supreme Court of the United States) |
| John Wayne Airport failed you in utter confusion (5) | SNAFU | SNA + F + U |