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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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