SOLUTIONS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD36 to CD40

CD 36: Flattened at the end of evening (6)

Q: Synonym of “FLATTENED”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of evening + “end”) = Anagram of (EVE + “END”) = EVENED

CD 37: Protection with gum needed to grow this plant (6)

Q: Synonym of “PLANT”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of protection + “gum”) = Anagram of (LEE + “GUM”) = LEGUME

CD 38: Experienced adviser wanted for men climbing a hill (6)

Q: Synonym of “EXPERIENCED ADVISER”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of hill + “men”) = Anagram of (TOR + “MEN”) = MENTOR

CD 39: At the moment, possess something? (3)

Q: Synonym of “AT THE MOMENT”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of possess) = Anagram of (OWN) = NOW

CD 40: Worker demanded an opera on the hill (8)

Q: Synonym of “WORKER”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of hill + “opera”) = Anagram of (TOR + “OPERA”) = OPERATOR

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