Challenge your cryptic puzzle expertise with this hard vocabulary crossword. Perfect for adults looking to deepen understanding of specialized cryptic clue terminology and techniques.
Masterminds Behind Cryptic Clues is a easy crossword puzzle with 19 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Masterminds Behind Cryptic Clues
A crossword exploring key terms and figures central to cryptic puzzle construction and their unique techniques.
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Across
- 1. Clue involving words that sound alike
- 2. Person who designs crossword puzzles
- 3. Rearranged letters forming hidden wordplay
- 5. Part of clue providing additional hint or misdirection
- 6. Words that show a particular clue mechanism
- 7. Signaling method resembling puzzle indicators
- 12. Hint or puzzle portion leading to the answer
- 15. Puzzle style where initial letters form words
- 17. A form of wordplay often used in cryptics
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- 4. Clue type giving two synonyms for the answer
- 8. Number count showing answer length
- 9. Character representing a number in clues
- 10. Word suggesting wordplay operation in a clue
- 11. First puzzle or test version by a constructor
- 13. Puzzle using symbols or letters to represent words
- 14. Word that uncovers hidden words in the grid
- 16. Type of crossword with hidden wordplay
- 18. Smooth reading of a clue, hiding its trick
- 19. Wordplay placing one part inside another
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