Perfect for beginners with simple, common vocabulary
Cryptic Clues and Puzzle Lingo Unveiled is a medium crossword puzzle with 18 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Cryptic Clues and Puzzle Lingo Unveiled
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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- 1. A subtle hint or small adjustment in puzzle construction
- 3. Term referring to repetition, often in word-based puzzles
- 5. The shading or partial obscurity in cryptic clue surface reading
- 6. A pair of consecutive letters in cryptic clues
- 7. Grid or array in which puzzle letters are arranged
- 8. A clue that assists in solving a more difficult part of a puzzle
- 11. Initial word or phrase hinting at a pun or hidden answer
- 14. Structure or order of words in a puzzle’s clue
- 17. Adjust spacing between letters in a puzzle’s typography
- 18. Puzzle type using pictures or symbols to represent words
Down
- 2. Abbreviated term for enumeration, the count of letters in an answer
- 4. A symbolic mark representing letters or words in puzzle grids
- 9. To place clue components side by side for wordplay
- 10. A natural pause or break within a line of verse or puzzle text
- 12. To arrange or align clues or answers within a puzzle
- 13. Ancient knot system likened to coded puzzles or messages
- 15. Abbreviation for indicator word signaling anagram or other operations
- 16. Letter shape used to link clues in some puzzles
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