A challenging crossword exploring notable cryptic puzzle designers and their signature techniques in clue construction.
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Masterminds Behind Cryptic Conundrums
A challenging crossword featuring notable cryptic puzzle designers and key terms related to their craft.
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- 1. Group publishing cryptic puzzles in the UK
- 2. Cryptic compiler known for complex clues
- 3. TIMES Major UK newspaper featuring cryptic crosswords
- 4. Popular word puzzle involving intersecting words
- 6. Pseudonym of Brian Greer, cryptic setter
- 7. Type of puzzle often used by cryptic setters
- 12. Dropping letters to form wordplay
- 14. Famous cryptic setter known for The Listener
- 17. Basic unit often clue for letters or symbols
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- 5. Clue type offering two synonymous meanings
- 8. Puzzle element using pictures as word clues
- 9. Word signaling wordplay in cryptic clues
- 10. Another word for a mysterious puzzling challenge
- 11. Setter known for calming tricky puzzles
- 13. Pseudonym of a noted British cryptic compiler
- 15. Common wordplay involving letter rearrangement
- 16. Legendary cryptic setter and puzzle historian
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