lift and separate en · NOUN
Etymology
From the slogan for Playtex bras. Coined in 2007 by crossword commentator Mark Goodliffe.
Meanings
- (qualifier:crosswording) A cryptic crossword device where several indicators and wordplay elements are combined into a coherent misleading phrase.
- (proscribed, qualifier:crosswording, sometimes) A cryptic crossword device where a single word must be read as multiple words – for example, "indeed" as "in deed".
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lift-and-separate | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lift and separates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |