Questions tagged [cryptic-crosswords]
Cryptic crosswords are a special type of crossword puzzle where clues combine a definition with wordplay. Use [crosswords] where the clues don't obey the conventions of cryptic crosswords; [cryptic-clues] or [crossword-clues] for clues not assembled into whole crosswords.
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Ducks and Penguins
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1. By God, the man's a bastard! (4)
3. Biden has stolen diamonds from POTUS preceding him? That's not allowed! (9)
8. It populates currently unoccupied population centre (4)
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Connoisseur cryptic crossword
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1. Dubious quality? So be it, in dubious quality (15)
9. Extremists in Éire's congress forming kingdom on nearby island (5)
10. Ten to the eighteenth and ten into each (3)
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Jack-o-lantern cryptic crossword
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1. Territory east of one part of New York state (10)
7. Public institution's function grasped by old lady (6)
13. Woman, in lingo (45 across, chiefly) (6)
14. Give southern ...
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Apeman cryptic crossword
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5. A Quiet Place: Part II out of Netflix, Stan and every streaming platform (5,2)
7. I turned down backwards-looking far-right jerk that's an uncivilised apeman (6)
9. During ...
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Pointer cryptic crossword
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6. Could you repeat that January 6 rioter's message to President? (1,3,4,6)
8. Prohibition against skin detox (4)
9. Having thrown up all over, old woman agreed to another game (...
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Zombie cryptic crossword
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12. Filmmaker Lupino entertained by religious devotees with 41 down selection of seasonal foods (7,4)
15. African native took a picture disguised (5)
16. This furry being needs ...
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Resolution : a cryptic crossword
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1. Scythes' method within sight, at first
5. Bubbles without oil foil maker of Cabin Fever
7. Countryside warbler features flask
8. Fanpetal comes from, at last, Helen's dad dropping down and ...
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Seabird cryptic crossword
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1. Overhead fan's left stopping frequently (5)
4. Seabird gasps, exhausted, producing heavy pants (8)
8. Extremely lovingly, Henry & Mike were massaged (14)
10. Turkish ...
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Bear cub cryptic crossword
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1. A strong and pretty secure beginner's business (7)
10. Specialists' union crosses criminal (12)
13. Soft drink, a little coffee, and eggs over fruit (8)
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Mammoth cryptic crossword
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1. Intimidate entertaining painter Bob with second-rate weapon (8)
6. Get hitched close to that child, says the Reverend (3,3,4)
11. Ace thereof had many hits in the '90s, and ...
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Dig endlessly below treasure mark; turn head around, "Bah!" - round burning torch (7)
This is a cryptic crossword with a strange twist. The wordplay part works like normal wordplay, and clues the word to be entered into the grid. However, the "definition" part here is made to ...
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Kraken cryptic crossword
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1/10. Deep-sea divers hide behind home of Kraken that's swallowed ancient city on edge of shore (11,3,7)
9. A lot of fun after learning about party in region bordering Finland (...
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Handsome fellow, not too bright
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1. Fruit-based drink, in the role of tea? Not fully acceptable! (8)
5. Best horse claims first victory (7)
9. Parts of Kamëz, Albania turned out to be covered in flames (6)
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Mindcrime feat. Spielberg
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1. City in North Macedonia – almost Greekish – after vacation time...? I Remember Now! (2,5)
5. Fine! The setter's got a short break to take! (4)
7. Literary cuckold Charles, as ...
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Loud sound in Europe
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1. Extend support to Peter regularly - right thing done (8)
5. Discourage not taking into account what conclusion does? (4)
8. Anvil fashioned from corporation at America (5)
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