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Clue no. 21: Heinous, heartless Moriarty's in a hole, like his nemesis.

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A clue to HOLMESIAN.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Not convinced that 'heartless Moriarty's' should be 'ms' and not 'my'
2.I like the idea, Heinous looks a bit iffy as an anagram indicator to me though
3.Ingenious idea although surface is rather awkward with both heinous and heartless.
4.Succinct and effective.