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chablyukk

14th July 2012, 15:24
Hello all. I'm not sure if this is an appropriate forum for this particular problem and please forgive my astounding ignorance but could you please explain why the solution to the clue "Black circle backed by hunting stars." is "Orion". I would just like to know so as to improve my understanding of cryptic crosswords. Thank you in advance.
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mamya

14th July 2012, 15:26
Noir (back ) = black + O (circle)
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rambler

14th July 2012, 15:27
'Orion' is the hunter

If you look at the clue backwards....
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mamya

14th July 2012, 15:27
Constellation Orion is the Hunter
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chablyukk

14th July 2012, 15:32
Wow. Thank you very much for the quick response.
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