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Cryptic clues are normally phrases consisting of two parts, one part being a simple clue and the other being the cryptic part, but both referring to the same answer.
Cryptic clues are normally phrases consisting of two parts, one part being a simple clue and the other being the cryptic part, but both referring to the same answer.
Part of the problem with solving the clue is working out which is which.
Part of the puzzle of the clue is working out which is which.
The cryptic part can take a number of different forms, including [[anagram]]s, a consecutive sequence of letters in the clue, taking some letters backwards, and using initial letters, and combinations of these.
The cryptic part can take a number of different forms, including [[anagram]]s, a consecutive sequence of letters in the clue, taking some letters backwards, using initial letters, and combinations of these.
Quite often there will be a hint within the clue as to what form of cryptic clue is involved, but figuring out what the hint is can also be a problem.
Quite often there will be a hint within the clue as to what form of cryptic clue is involved, but figuring out what the hint is also part of the puzzle.
The following table lists and explains some cryptic clues:
The following table lists and explains some cryptic clues: