A challenging crossword highlighting key concepts and techniques in cryptic puzzle mechanics.
Intricate Wordplay Secrets Unlocked
A challenging crossword exploring key concepts and techniques used in cryptic puzzle mechanics.
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Across
- 1. Replacement of letters or words in clues
- 2. Part of clue giving direct meaning of answer
- 5. Placing letters inside other letters
- 7. Word signaling the type of wordplay
- 8. Process of solving cryptic clue layers
- 10. Word substitute used in clues
- 11. Puzzle part formed by placing words side by side
- 15. Instruction to read letters backward
Down
- 3. Type of definition found twice in one clue
- 4. Order in which parts of a clue are solved
- 6. Breaking a word into parts for wordplay
- 9. Rare type of cryptic error or trick clue
- 12. Letters rearranged to reveal a hidden word
- 13. Clue involving words that sound alike but differ in meaning
- 14. Word formed from initials
- 16. Answer concealed inside the clue text
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