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Enigmatic Minds Behind Cryptic Masterpieces
A crossword exploring key terms and figures central to cryptic puzzle construction and their unique crafting methods.
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  • 1. Creator of the cryptic crossword grid
  • 2. Puzzle clue formed by concatenating smaller words
  • 3. Wordplay using humorous double meaning
  • 9. Central idea underlying a cryptic puzzle
  • 11. Person who deciphers cryptic clues
  • 12. Witty remark often found in clues
Down
  • 4. Number of letters in answer parts
  • 5. Hint in a clue signaling word manipulation
  • 6. Wordplay often shuffled to create a clue
  • 7. Clue with two definitions, no wordplay
  • 8. Type of puzzle with hidden meanings
  • 10. Apparent meaning of a cryptic clue
  • 13. Puzzle element using pictures for words

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