CrosswordMint
Enigmatic Clues and Wordplay Secrets
A challenging crossword exploring the core mechanics behind cryptic puzzle solving, including clue types, word manipulations, and thematic devices.
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Across
  • 1. Symbol manipulation in cryptic parsing
  • 3. Part of clue giving the answer directly
  • 5. Sound-alike word used to mislead
  • 6. Taking some letters out of a word
  • 8. Word formed by stringing parts together
  • 12. Rearranged letters creating new words
Down
  • 2. Another word for a puzzling mystery
  • 4. Clue type with two distinct meanings
  • 7. Wordplay involving placing letters inside
  • 9. Type of clue with indirect meaning
  • 10. Word hinting at wordplay direction
  • 11. Wordplay involving backward reading

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