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Cryptic Tuesday by Cathy Saxton

A new mini cryptic puzzle will be posted every Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. Pacific time.

Puzzle for Tuesday, August 5, 2025

The answers to the six cryptic clues will fit into the grid; their placement is for you to determine!

Braid a strap evenly for lasso

Care for half of tree each time

Contest after defendant's last minute evidence

Crate's off counter

Mark vehicle with alien

Serve sample of yucca teriyaki

Thanks to my playtesters!—Andrea, Jonah, Max, Sara, and Tom.
The interactive grids above are implemented using Tabascq's Puzzle.js.
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