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Masters of Cryptic Clue Crafting is a medium crossword puzzle with 20 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.

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Masters of Cryptic Clue Crafting
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
  • 1. Solver’s role, but also a creator considers this carefully
  • 2. A creator's pseudonym or nickname
  • 3. Relating to narrative or storytelling in puzzles
  • 4. Hidden message formed by first letters in a cryptic style
  • 5. Appearance or outward expression in clue misdirection
  • 6. One who plays with words, common trait of setters
  • 9. Wordplay involving rearranging letters
  • 14. To make clear, a goal for any cryptic clue
  • 15. Done plainly or openly, unlike typical cryptic style
  • 17. Signs or indications often embedded in clues
  • 18. A puzzling question or phrase, core to setters' work
Down
  • 7. One who counts elements, also used in clue enumeration
  • 8. First letters used for special puzzle effects
  • 10. Short descriptive passage, similar to thematic clues
  • 11. Process of filtering parts to find meaning, like clue analysis
  • 12. Puzzle using pictures or symbols for words
  • 13. Fictional or themed element sometimes used for misdirection
  • 16. To wrongfully guide, a common cryptic device
  • 19. Type of puzzle known for hidden meanings
  • 20. A metrical foot, occasionally referenced in clue construction
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