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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Cryptic Crossword.

Cryptic Crossword - as a noun

Crossword puzzles in which each clue is a word puzzle in and of itself.

Example: "Many canadian newspapers, including the ottawa citizen, toronto star and the globe and mail, carry cryptic crosswords."

Example Sentences

"I enjoy solving cryptic crosswords in my free time."
"She spends hours every day solving cryptic crosswords."
"The newspaper usually has a cryptic crossword puzzle in the Sunday edition."
"He couldn't crack the cryptic crossword despite multiple attempts."
"The clues in a cryptic crossword are often difficult to decipher."
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