25 апр. 2022 г. · In the example clues below, I explain the two parts of each one. There is a definition of the answer and there is some wordplay – a recipe for ...

By EMILY COX & HENRY RATHVON · 1. DOUBLE DEFINITIONS · 2. ANAGRAMS · 3. HIDDEN ANSWERS · 4. HOMOPHONES · 5. CHARADES · 6. CONTAINERS · 7. REVERSALS · 8. DELETIONS.

A collection of elements commonly used in the wordplay of cryptic crosswords. ; cardinal, HE (His Eminence) ; century, C (one hundred in Roman numerals); TON.

26 апр. 2016 г. · The main clue devices that should always use indicator words are anagrams, containers, hidden words, reversals, deletions and homophones. Double ...

One part is a normal definition of the answer; the other is an additional hint using wordplay. Having two hints in each clue might seem a big giveaway to.

7 июл. 2017 г. · Cryptic crosswords too confusing? Decipher them with these seven common clue recipes · Sweet stall (5) · Terrain ruined coach (7) · Apply some ...

This reference guide can be quickly accessed to help work out what some of the more common clues might mean.

27 окт. 2023 г. · Cryptic clues offer the highest level of challenge and engagement. They require a deep understanding of language and wordplay, making them the ...

Cryptic crosswords often use abbreviations to clue individual letters or short fragments of the overall solution. C · M · P · S

6 окт. 2011 г. · Alan Connor demystifies each type of cryptic crossword clue for beginners and asks experienced solvers to share their favourite examples.