A cryptic crossword is a crossword puzzle in which each clue is a word puzzle in and of itself. ... In the United States, cryptics are sometimes known as "British-style" crosswords.
What is cryptic crossword puzzle?
Cryptic definition clues are different from the standard cryptic equation. In a cryptic definition clue, the whole clue works as a funny or quirky definition for the answer. There isn't any wordplay in the usual sense of the word, and there aren't any indicator words.
How do you do a cryptic crossword for dummies?
Beginner's guide to solving cryptic crosswords
- Read the clue. Then read it backwards. ...
- Think about the rest of the clue. ...
- Harden your heart against the setter's siren charms. ...
- Repeat step three. ...
- Look at the number of letters. ...
- Solve the damn thing . . .
