Hi all, if anyone is still around, quick question regarding the use of “on”.
Consider wordplay reading “A on B”.
For a down clue I think it would be clear that the answer is in the form AB.
In an across clue, however, A follows (is “on”) B is perhaps more intuitive, so the answer takes the form BA.
My question is whether “A on B“ could also work as “A
before B” in an across clue (or indeed in a grid-less puzzle).
One definition for “on” in Chambers is “beside, close to” so in that case no order is implied.
Interested in your thoughts or if you have come across examples.
Ta