If the answer’s “Raleigh,” it’s pronounced RAH-lee, not “rally.”
I said “sounds like,” not “pronounced the same as.”
Anyway, you’re up.
Mr. Solo took in his theater box before becoming a salt maker. (7)
HALOGEN (Han+loge)
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Bright one in class.(6)
GENIUS (GENUS + I)
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Relevant, in his alien tradition. (7)
SALIENT (hidden)
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The Spanish strain scrambles the intestines.(8)
Entrails (el + strain)
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This app honestly incorporates work by ancient poet. (6)
This app honestly incorporates work by ancient Greek poet who lived on the island of Lesbos. (6)
SAPPHO (hidden)
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If you see a plant thriving, be sure to take a snapshot of it for me.(14)
PHOTOSYNTHESIS (photo + synthesis)
Crybaby hissyfit allegedly resulted in this man pushing boulders. (8)
SISYPHUS (sissy fuss)
The blood of drug cartels is spattered incarnadine everywhere. (7)
SCARLET (cartels)
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Crook can be found if the right moves are made (5)
THIEF (anagram)
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My Afghan hound could run 220 yards in nothing flat.(7)
Furlong?
Yes! You’re up.
Disney villain gets lower, will submerge at Arthur’s gravesite. (11)
Hints
“Arthur” refers to King Arthur
The Disney villain is noted for his ego and hypermasculinity.
GLASTONBURY (Gaston+L+bury)
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Yes, the drone crashed over there somewhere.(6)
YONDER (anagram of Y + drone)
We began to scoff at him when his car broke down. (6)
We began to scoff at him when his car broke down. (6)
DERIDE (de-ride)
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Advice column by Debra A. Spinner (4, 4)