27 Across(5)
Pool party after nude hen night not new (5-4)
Guardian Cryptic #29965 by Omnibus · View full puzzle

Progressive Hints

Definition: "Pool"
This uses deletion - look for words that suggest removing or taking away certain letters from other words in the clue.
"Not new" indicates you should remove the letter N from the preceding words. Look at "nude hen night" and remove N to find your answer.
Answer: EIGHT | "Pool" refers to the 8-ball in pool. "Nude hen night" gives you the letters, and "not new" means remove N, leaving you with EIGHT.
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