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Practice Makes Perfect

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Put your newfound knowledge of cryptic crossword riddles to the test with these three practice puzzles.

Each puzzle comes in three versions:
(1) The regular version (no hints!)
(2) The easier version (each kind of riddles is identified)

(3) The easiest version (the definition portion of the clue is also revealed)

I suggest starting wtih the regular version and seeing how far you can get.
When you're stuck, take a peek at the
easier version.
If you're still stuck, open the easiest version.


Ready to get started?


Practice Puzzle #1

Like most cryptic crossword puzzles, this one has no particular theme. How far can you get with it?

Regular Version

practice_puzzle_1_-_regular.pdf
File Size: 90 kb
File Type: pdf
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Easier Version

practice_puzzle_1_-_easier.pdf
File Size: 92 kb
File Type: pdf
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Easiest Version

practice_puzzle_1_-_easiest.pdf
File Size: 93 kb
File Type: pdf
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Practice Puzzle #2

This is another puzzle without a particular theme. How far can get before going to an easier version?

Regular Version

practice_puzzle_2_-_regular.pdf
File Size: 223 kb
File Type: pdf
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Easier Version

practice_puzzle_2_-_easier.pdf
File Size: 227 kb
File Type: pdf
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Easiest Version

practice_puzzle_2_-_easiest.pdf
File Size: 228 kb
File Type: pdf
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Practice Puzzle #3

Ho ho ho! Can you solve this Christmas-themed puzzle?

RRegular Version

christmas_crossword_2013_-_regular.pdf
File Size: 224 kb
File Type: pdf
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Easier Version

christmas_crossword_2013_-_easier.pdf
File Size: 227 kb
File Type: pdf
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Easiest Version

christmas_crossword_2013_-_easiest.pdf
File Size: 230 kb
File Type: pdf
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Stuck? That's okay. If you contact me, I'll send you the solution to a clue.


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