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The mere mention of “cryptic” crossword clues can be enough to put an amateur puzzler off their game before pencil has hit paper. As The Telegraph celebrates its crossword centenary, is it time for ...

Crosswords, inexplicably, are more popular than ever. The New York Times alone apparently has more than 28 million people playing its word games. (Speaking of which, have you tried Slate’s?) Something ...

Medium for some colorful jewelry: eight letters.

Miriam Estrin and John Ewbank present a creative collaboration for the weekend crossword crowd. By Caitlin Lovinger CRYPTIC CROSSWORD — Both of today’s constructors have contributed daily puzzles to ...

Cryptic crosswords look tricky, but there are conventions that can help newcomers. Most clues comprise a cryptic part and a straight definition (often a synonym of the answer). Consider the following: ...

Among the most challenging crossword puzzles are those in which the answers are hidden in the clues themselves. These are aptly called cryptic. For example, what is the answer to Used to be healthy, ...

Can you make a longer word with each new letter?

1Opening meeting of wise women is left divided (6) 1 across. Opening meeting of wise women is left divided. 6 letters. 4One making argument presented girl with tear-jerker (7) 4 across. One making ...

Doug Peterson takes a spin on the cryptic red carpet. By Caitlin Lovinger CRYPTIC CROSSWORD — This is a nice surprise: The return of a crossword veteran to the cryptic fold after more than a decade’s ...