I wrote today’s Independent #cryptic #crossword. Jan 18th @: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/
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I wrote today’s Independent #cryptic #crossword. Jan 18th @: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent/
#Cryptic #crossword clue formats:
A [Cryptic definition]
or
B [Def1]+[Def2]
or
C [Wordplay]+[Def] (or vice-versa)
C is commonest
Sometimes there's a theme, either i. in* the clues, ii. in* the answers, iii. a mix of both, or iv. between the answers.
*(…some of)
^Sample clue:
9D Really enjoying getting the answers without first dropping the ball (6)
#cryptic #crossword #clue
Blog with answers & explanations (aka spoilers!) is at https://www.fifteensquared.net/2024/01/18/independent-11629-mev/