However, when writing a crossword clue, less emphasis is placed on this rule. “A describes B” to suggest that word A goes around word B is fine as is “B is.

A cryptic clue generally consists of two parts: Definition – this is synonymous with the answer and is usually positioned at the beginning or end of the clue.

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 ...

14 авг. 2020 г. · 1. Decide a theme · 2. Note down a long list of words · 3. Include short and long words · 4. Make sure you combine longer words in the center · 5.

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 ...

Look for signals such as "caught in," "buried in," "part of," and "housed by." For example, CAT could be clued as: "Lover of birds imprisoned in Alcatraz (3)." ...

A good part of the trick to solving a cryptic clue is figuring out which part of the clue is the definition and which part is the wordplay.

1. It MUST have a good surface sense. The stronger, the better. Ideally this is done by linking two parts of the wordplay, or the wordplay and definition ...

25 апр. 2022 г. · Using a clue in which any part of the wordplay has the same etymology as the definition. · Not being careful enough about extraneous words.

25 сент. 2023 г. · Every cryptic clue has two parts: a definition of the answer and another way of arriving at the answer through wordplay.