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Cryptic Lexicon of Puzzle Paraphernalia
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
  • 1. Word or phrase reading the same backward
  • 2. Muscle or strength metaphorically used in puzzles
  • 7. Final part or addition to a puzzle theme
  • 8. Balanced arrangement often seen in crosswords
  • 9. Rearranged letters forming a new word
  • 11. Central topic that ties puzzle answers
  • 14. Puzzle where pictures represent words or parts
  • 15. Intersecting letters that bind two words tightly
Down
  • 3. Hidden word feature scented in a clue context
  • 4. Technique in Sudoku to eliminate options
  • 5. Framework of squares for crossword entries
  • 6. Mark indicating a correct puzzle entry
  • 10. Number of letters in a crossword answer
  • 12. Small piece of valuable puzzle info or tip
  • 13. Puzzle style using indirect or coded clues
  • 16. Answer entwined in another word, held captive
  • 17. Hint or guidance in a puzzle

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