A challenging crossword highlighting key concepts and techniques in cryptic puzzle mechanics.
Enigmatic Cipher Clues Unlocked
Explore the fundamental mechanics behind cryptic puzzles with this engaging crossword featuring key terms and concepts.
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Across
- 1. Reason or justification often cryptic
- 2. A mysterious or puzzling element
- 3. Puzzles known for tricky wordplay
- 5. Literal meaning part of a clue
- 8. Clue type with two meanings
- 10. Puzzle formed by joining word parts
- 11. Rearranged letters revealing hidden words
- 14. Prohibited or avoided element in clues
Down
- 4. Abbreviation for 'down' indicator
- 6. Marks affecting clue parsing
- 7. Word hinting at a wordplay operation
- 9. Sound-alike word trick used in clues
- 12. Word formed from first letters
- 13. Word surrounds another in clues
- 15. Wordplay involving backward spelling
- 16. Hidden segment of letters inside
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