Cryptic Crossword Tutorial: Mastering the Riddles
There are seven types of cryptic crossword riddles. Some are harder than others but each one is a form of word play.
Which type of riddle do you want to learn about first? Riddle Type #1: The delightful anagram Riddle Type #2: The dastardly composed clues Riddle Type #3: The clever double-meaning Riddle Type #4: The palm-slap homophone Riddle Type #5: The (surprisingly well) hidden word Riddle Type #6: The easy-peasy first or last letter clue Riddle Type #7: The “second verse, same as the first” clue Bonus Riddle Type: The igpay atinlay ueclay You know what? I think I’m ready to try a practice puzzle! All done? Let me know what you thought!
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Me, tackling one of the Globe and Mail's enormous Christmas crossword puzzles.
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