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Hidden Meanings in Cryptic Idioms
Explore the layered meanings and wordplays within cryptic idioms and phrases through this engaging crossword.
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Across
  • 1. Stage fright or hesitation
  • 2. To argue or compete fiercely
  • 3. An approximate estimate
  • 4. Very expensive or costly
  • 9. A misleading clue or distraction
  • 11. To sneak around quietly
  • 12. In agreement about something
  • 14. Gentle but firm approach
  • 15. To initiate conversation in a tense situation
  • 17. Sense a trap or danger
  • 20. Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course
Down
  • 5. Refuse to speak
  • 6. Someone who doesn’t settle in one place
  • 7. An area to be avoided
  • 8. Accomplish two tasks with one action
  • 10. To stay silent to avoid trouble
  • 13. Secretly or illegally
  • 16. Reveal a secret unintentionally
  • 18. Go to bed or sleep
  • 19. Avoid the main topic

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