A challenging crossword highlighting key concepts and techniques in cryptic puzzle mechanics.
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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- 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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