Masters of Cryptic Clue Crafting Crossword Puzzle

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Word-Clue Pairs (one per line, format: WORD SPACE clue)

ACROSTIC Hidden word style sometimes used by constructors
WORDPLAY The cryptic part of a clue involving manipulation
CHARADE Clue technique combining smaller word parts
DEFINITION Part of a cryptic clue giving the answer meaning
ENUMERATION Number of letters given for a solution word
BRITISH Cryptic crosswords are especially popular in this country
INDICATOR Word that signals a cryptic clue’s wordplay type
GRID Framework where cryptic clues are placed
ENUM Short form for the count of letters in a solution
ANAGRAM A common cryptic clue technique involving rearranging letters
REBUS Puzzle type sometimes incorporated into cryptic grids
CONSTRUCTOR One who crafts cryptic crossword puzzles
DOUBLE Term for clues or words with two parts or meanings
SUBSET Group of letters taken from another in clues
CRYPTIC Type of crossword using misleading clue forms
REVERSAL Wordplay technique involving reading backwards
HOMOPHONE Clue type using words that sound alike
PENNAME What a constructor might use instead of their real name

Masters of Cryptic Clue Crafting

Explore the key terms and personas central to the art of cryptic crossword construction.

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