Cryptic crossword

Cryptic crosswords are a particular type of crossword which have become widely popular in the UK, and several other Commonwealth nations such as Australia, New Zealand and India. Each individual clue is a word puzzle in and of itself (often involving anagrams).

Ximenean clues

The compiler Ximenes drew up rules for cryptic crossword clues, designed to give clues of a good standard that are fair to the solver. (External link: Ximenean clueing)

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