A challenging crossword exploring key techniques used in solving cryptic puzzles, including wordplay elements, clue structures, and common cryptic devices.
Mastering Cryptic Clue Tactics
A crossword exploring essential techniques used in solving cryptic crossword puzzles.
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Across
- 1. Reading letters backwards for solution
- 3. Placing letters inside another word
- 4. Word inserted inside another to form answer
- 5. Rearranged letters forming a new word
- 10. Word formed from initials
- 14. Clue formed by combining smaller words
Down
- 2. Answer concealed within clue words
- 6. Clue giving two meanings for one answer
- 7. Word hinting at an operation in the clue
- 8. Words that sound alike but differ in spelling
- 9. Language rules often referenced in clues
- 11. Removing letters indicated in a clue
- 12. Word with similar meaning used in clue
- 13. Type of puzzling clue with misleading elements
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