Explore a medium-difficulty crossword focused on record holders and extremes in cryptic puzzle creation. Perfect for 3rd to 5th graders interested in puzzles and wordplay.
Famous Minds Behind Cryptic Crosswords is a easy crossword puzzle with 19 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Famous Minds Behind Cryptic Crosswords
Perfect for beginners with simple, common vocabulary
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- 1. Short for illustrators who help puzzles
- 2. A lesser-known cryptic setter's surname
- 3. Well-known compiler of cryptic clues
- 4. First name of famous setter Bruce
- 5. Regular contributor of tricky cryptics
- 7. Famous surname in cryptic puzzle circles
- 10. A setter’s name often found in puzzles
- 11. Known setter with easy to follow clues
- 12. Common surname of puzzle creators
- 17. Female setter affectionately known for puzzles
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- 6. A type of puzzle where first letters form a word
- 8. Cryptic setter known for clear clues
- 9. Pseudonym used by a cryptic compiler
- 13. Name of a setter known for neat clues
- 14. Cryptic setter’s common first name
- 15. Creator of simple and friendly puzzles
- 16. First name of noted crossword compiler
- 18. Well-regarded setter of cryptic puzzles
- 19. A short puzzle often linked to cryptics
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