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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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