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Masterminds Behind Cryptic Clues
Explore the key terms and figures that define the art of cryptic puzzle construction.
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- 1. Number of letters in answer, hinted in clue
- 3. Signals used to hint at wordplay
- 4. Play on words often found in clues
- 8. Wordplay involving removal of letters
- 9. Pioneer cryptic crossword setter’s name
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- 2. Hint guiding solver to the answer
- 5. Clue type with two different meanings
- 6. Rearranged letters forming new words
- 7. Resource often used for synonyms in clues
- 10. Puzzle type combining parts to form a word
- 11. Wordplay method involving flipping letters
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