Hello Quiptickers!
Nice to see you. I’m putting up a little appetizer here before the spooooky variety cryptic. As usual, it’s one device per clue, and the helpers version tells you which one to look for. Here’s hoping it’s fun for newcomers and oldcomers alike.
Thanks to Will for the test solve!
Take care and enjoy the quiptic. Back with the variety in 48 hours.
plain: solve online / puz / pdf
helpers: solve online / puz / pdf
Square Pursuit 
Thank you! I’m getting started with cryptic and I appreciate puzzles with hints and explanations.
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Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying them.
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Ooh — thanks for the catch. I’ll give it a fix later.
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FYI. the explanation for 12 down doesn’t look right.
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