Perfect for beginners with simple, common vocabulary
Masters Behind Cryptic Wordplay
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
- 1. Hint subtly given before the answer appears
- 3. Direction often used for clues in grids
- 5. Word signaling wordplay in a clue
- 8. Clue type with answers hidden inside words
- 9. Wordplay technique removing letters
- 10. Wordplay involving turning letters backward
Down
- 2. Person who creates crossword puzzles
- 4. One half of a cryptic clue’s solution
- 6. Often used to describe layered clues or meanings
- 7. Group often publishing daily puzzles
- 11. To list the number of letters in answers
- 12. Wordplay device adding letters within others
- 13. Type of puzzle known for wordplay and misdirection
- 14. Hint given to help solve a puzzle
- 15. Rearranged letters creating hidden meaning
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