A crossword featuring 17 essential slang terms used in cryptic crossword solving to enhance your puzzle vocabulary.
Cryptic Clue Jargon Unveiled
A challenging crossword exploring the unique slang and terminology used in cryptic crosswords.
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Across
- 1. Word or phrase that reads the same backwards
- 2. Synonym or similar word used as a hint
- 3. Word placed around or inside another in the clue
- 4. Wordplay device removing letters from a word
- 5. Part of the clue that gives the meaning directly
- 8. Wordplay device involving backward reading
- 11. Clue involving words that sound alike
- 13. Two clues in one—word has two parts explained
- 15. One word put inside another in a clue’s wordplay
Down
- 6. Number of letters of answer given in brackets
- 7. Word that signals an anagram or other device
- 9. Colloquial term for deletion of letters (cryptic slang)
- 10. Connecting word in charade clues
- 12. Answer hidden inside the clue text
- 14. Swapping sounds of words as a pun device
- 16. Symbols or pictures used instead of words in clues
- 17. Word formed by stringing smaller words together
- 18. Rearranged letters to form a new word
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