Perfect for beginners with simple, common vocabulary
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
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- 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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