A challenging crossword featuring notable cryptic puzzle designers and key terms related to their craft.
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Masters of Cryptic Clue Crafting
A challenging crossword exploring notable cryptic puzzle designers and their signature techniques in clue construction.
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- 1. Type of clue often used by expert cryptic composers
- 3. Combining smaller words or parts to form an answer
- 5. Unconventional clue placement favored by inventive setters
- 6. Quality prized in precise, elegant cryptic clue writing
- 8. Noted cryptic setter with intricate, elegant clue designs
- 10. Setter who popularized thematic layers in cryptic puzzles
- 13. Famous British setter known for enchanting cryptic clues
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- 2. Style where answers appear straightforward without wordplay
- 4. Word signaling anagram or other wordplay in clues
- 7. Common cryptic device involving letter rearrangement
- 9. A tricky clue technique involving backward spelling
- 11. Intentional element to confuse solvers within cryptic clues
- 12. Clues offering two definitions or wordplays simultaneously
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