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Enigmatic Tools of Cryptic Crafting
A crossword exploring essential devices and concepts used in crafting cryptic puzzles.
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Across
  • 1. Replacing letters or parts in a clue
  • 2. Symbols that can alter cryptic meanings
  • 3. Words sounding alike but spelled differently
  • 4. A tricky problem in cryptic clues
  • 5. Word signaling a cryptic clue operation
  • 7. Type of puzzling clue style
  • 9. Word formed by putting parts side by side
  • 11. Word formed from initial letters
  • 12. Vocabulary especially for word puzzles
Down
  • 6. Clue type offering two meanings
  • 8. Word hidden inside another word
  • 10. Rearranged letters forming hidden words
  • 13. Clue device involving reading backwards

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