Learn about important people in cryptic puzzles with this easy crossword puzzle. Perfect for 3rd to 5th graders interested in puzzle making and solving.
Simple Cryptic Crossword Terms Guide is a easy crossword puzzle with 18 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Simple Cryptic Crossword Terms Guide
Perfect for beginners with simple, common vocabulary
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Across
- 1. A secret way of writing clues or answers
- 2. Describes a clue that is clear and honest
- 3. Level meaning not difficult to solve
- 4. A word or phrase placed in a puzzle
- 5. A hint to solve a puzzle
- 6. Direction for horizontal answers
- 11. One piece of the whole answer
- 13. Connection between parts of a puzzle
- 15. Direction for vertical answers
- 16. The main idea or subject of a puzzle
Down
- 7. Meaning or logic behind a clue
- 8. A deceptive element in a clue
- 9. A scope or variety of clues or answers
- 10. Playing with words in cryptic clues
- 12. Multiple connections in a puzzle
- 14. Where crossword answers are placed
- 17. A small help for a difficult clue
- 18. A unit of language used in puzzles
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