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Intricate Clues and Cryptic Conventions
A crossword exploring essential terminology found in cryptic crosswords, testing knowledge of puzzle mechanics and techniques.
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Across
  • 1. Replacing one letter or part
  • 3. Word concealed within clue text
  • 5. Part of clue giving direct meaning
  • 9. Instruction to read backwards
  • 10. Clue type combining word parts
  • 13. Rearrangement indicator in cryptics
Down
  • 2. Unit of sound used in wordplay
  • 4. Type of definition found at clue ends
  • 6. Number of letters in answer
  • 7. Type of crossword with indirect clues
  • 8. Word signaling an operation or action
  • 11. Word placed inside another word
  • 12. Rules affecting clue parsing

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