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Enigmatic Jargon of Cryptic Crosswords is a hard crossword puzzle with 13 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.

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Enigmatic Jargon of Cryptic Crosswords
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. One who mimics the setter's style in puzzle construction
  • 2. A misleading clue masquerading as innocuous surface reading
  • 3. Unintended but accepted byproduct of puzzle design elegance
  • 6. Intentional misdirection in clueing to derail solvers
  • 8. Colloquial for a challenging clue written by a noted cruciverbalist
  • 12. Crosswordese term for a vexing crossing of two unknowns
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  • 4. Derisive term for a snide or mocking clue tone
  • 5. Classic wordplay technique rearranging letters to form answers
  • 7. Multiple-word grid spanning entries crossing each other extensively
  • 9. Moment of sudden insight when a thematic solution appears
  • 10. Puzzle type where answers link or overlap sequentially
  • 11. Scrupulous attention to detail in wordplay or grid symmetry
  • 13. Stalemate in solving when no progress can be made
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