A crossword featuring 17 essential slang terms used in cryptic crossword solving to enhance your puzzle vocabulary.
Cryptic Clues and Solver Slang Lexicon
A crossword exploring common slang and terminology used by enthusiasts of cryptic crosswords, diving into the language puzzle solvers embrace.
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Across
- 1. Adding 's' or 'es' in word modifications
- 2. Number of letters given for answer length
- 4. Slang for 'hidden word' indicator (abbreviated)
- 5. Short for definition segment in clues
- 9. Slang for a crossword clue or answer indicator
- 11. Letters taken from a word or phrase selectively
- 12. Removing letters as part of wordplay
- 13. Puzzle type formed by stringing words together
- 14. Crossword term for difficult crossing spot
- 16. Puzzle element using pictures or symbols
Down
- 3. Common clue type confirming solution part
- 6. Abbreviation for 'definition' in clue parsing
- 7. Word showing anagram or wordplay usage
- 8. Containers clue slang—surrounding letters
- 10. Wordplay with one word inside another
- 15. Word play type involving letter rearrangement
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