Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Intricate Clues of Cryptic Crossword
A crossword exploring essential terms and techniques used in cryptic puzzles.
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Across
- 1. Abbreviation using first letters
- 2. Word hinting at a cryptic operation
- 3. Word inserted inside another to form answer
- 4. Part of clue giving a direct meaning
- 5. A clue using words that sound alike
- 8. Tricky pattern or quirk in puzzles
- 10. Modern setter term meaning alteration or edit
- 11. Answer formed by reading letters backward
- 15. Puzzle element using pictures or symbols
- 17. Word or phrase formed by rearranging letters
Down
- 6. Number of letters in each answer part
- 7. Type of crossword puzzle with mysterious clues
- 9. Selection of letters from a word or phrase
- 12. Clue with two definitions, no wordplay
- 13. Answer concealed within the clue text
- 14. Common cryptic device or theme
- 16. Word formed from initial letters
- 18. Clue made of concatenated smaller words
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