Cryptics Trivia

1.

  The Easy Way or the Hard Way    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Straight Clues or Cryptic Clues

Newspapers sometimes publish a crossword with both easy, or "straight" clues and harder cryptic ones. This quiz does the same, so you have two chances to solve each question. The answers all relate somehow to the words "easy" or "hard".

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 17 23

Average
spanishliz
Nov 17 23
116 plays

2.

  Absurd!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten cryptic clues. Ten absurd answers. Well - ten answers which are synonyms for 'absurd', which, perhaps, isn't quite the same thing! Good luck with solving them.

Tough, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Nov 15 23

Tough
Lottie1001
Nov 15 23
74 plays

3.

  Nothing    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

Fifteen cryptic clues to words which could mean nothing. For example - Naughtiness covers nothing (5) gives the answer aught (inside naughtiness). All the other answers are provided, too - you just need to match each one to the correct clue. Good luck!

Very Easy, 15 Qns, Lottie1001, Aug 02 23

Very Easy
Lottie1001
Aug 02 23
381 plays

4.

  Keep It Stupid, Simple!    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

We'll keep it stupid since all these words are synonyms of the word 'stupid'. It should be simple to decipher the cryptic clues because I've given you all the answers. You just need to match them up. Good luck!

Easier, 15 Qns, Lottie1001, Jun 26 23

Easier
Lottie1001
Jun 26 23
388 plays

5.

  Hidden Words and Anagrams from Minch    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz has five cryptic anagram clues and five hidden word clues. Look for the indicator words to determine which type of cryptic clue is used for each question, then work out the answer.

Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jun 05 23

Easier
looney_tunes
Jun 05 23
203 plays

6.

  Ten Words, Cryptically    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match these ten words, which are also "ten" words containing those letters, with the corresponding cryptic clue.

Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Oct 14 17

Easier
spanishliz
Oct 14 17
1472 plays

7.

  Cryptic Currencies    

Match Quiz

 15 Qns

There are cryptic clues to currencies from around the world. Can you pick the correct answer for each one?

Very Easy, 15 Qns, Lottie1001, Mar 21 16

Very Easy
Lottie1001
964 plays

8.

  This Quiz Is A Mistake!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Actually I hope the quiz isn't a mistake, even though all the answers are! Ten cryptic clues to synonyms for the word 'mistake' from my thesaurus. Don't forget to look at the word lengths indicated in the clues.

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 07 23

Average
Lottie1001
Jul 07 23
146 plays

9.

  Cryptic Italian Cities    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

What could be challenging about naming ten major cities in Italy? Well, if the questions are phrased cryptically, that might be one way! The quiz uses common cryptic crossword key words and clue types. Explanations of the answers are also provided.

Easier, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99, Nov 06 22

Easier
MikeMaster99
Nov 06 22
161 plays

10.

  Seasides    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Solve the cryptic clues, then match them with the word containing either "sea" or "side". For those who expected something more summery, info sections will include snippets about various English seaside towns.

Easier, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jul 15 19

Easier
spanishliz
Jul 15 19
712 plays

11.

  Cryptic Detectives    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you find the fictional detectives indicated by the following clues?

Easier, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 07 16

Easier
Lottie1001
675 plays

12.

  This Was a Test    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The test is to see if you can solve the cryptic clues to synonyms for 'test' that I found in my thesaurus. If you're new to cryptic clues you could try some of the quizzes which explain them before trying this one. Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 18 23

Average
Lottie1001
Jul 18 23
133 plays

13.

  A Cryptic UK Mixture    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz has a variety of cryptic clues with all the answers having a UK connection. The topics include people, places and nature.

Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Oct 18 20

Easier
rossian
Oct 18 20
362 plays

14.

  The Art of the Spiel    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Work out the cryptic clues and then match them with the correct answers, which all contain the word "art", on the right-hand side. Best of luck.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Mar 05 19

Easier
pollucci19
Mar 05 19
520 plays

15.

  In Your Eyes    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the cryptic clue with the correct part of the eye.

Easier, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 27 16

Easier
Lottie1001
968 plays

16.

  A Czar Is Born    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Crazy zany acting really starts a ruler (4) is a cryptic clue for 'Czar', so a czar is born. Here are ten more cryptic clues for other rulers. Can you solve them all?

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Mar 13 23

Average
Lottie1001
Mar 13 23
103 plays

17.

  Strange World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

It really is a strange old world that has as many words for the concept of "strange" as we do, in the English language. Solve the cryptic clues to discover some of these words.

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jul 25 20

Average
spanishliz
Jul 25 20
319 plays

18.

  Game of Zoos: Cryptically Hidden Animals    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The animals at the FunTrivia Zoo have been giving the zookeepers a hard time, and have found many interesting ways and places to hide. Help the 'keepers in their quest by solving these cryptic clues. Be careful, or they'll hide again somewhere else!

Average, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Apr 05 19

Average
spanishliz
Apr 05 19
493 plays

19.

  Recondite Rivers?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Every answer is the name of a river. While the cryptic clues may be puzzling, the rivers shouldn't be too obscure. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Apr 30 15

Easier
Lottie1001
475 plays

20.

  O Canada!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Inspired by Kyle's challenge to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday, here are some cryptic clues which lead to the names of some of Canada's provinces and territories.

Easier, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 11 17

Easier
Lottie1001
Jul 11 17
278 plays

21.

  It's Drab, It's Dour, It's Dark!    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

My thesaurus lists over seventy synonyms for 'dark'. Two are in the title of this quiz. Can you match the following cryptic [another one] clues with ten more of those obscure [and another] words?

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Feb 28 18

Average
Lottie1001
Feb 28 18
321 plays

22.

  Areas and Landmarks of London    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Cryptic clues are given for the names of various places within London. From these clues can you work out the area?

Average, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, May 30 08

Average
sunfloweruk23
2784 plays

23.

  What's for Breakfast?    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

It is said that one should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Can you solve the cryptic clues to find some food and drink, which might appear on a British breakfast table? Bon appetit!

Average, 15 Qns, Lottie1001, Sep 16 17

Average
Lottie1001
Sep 16 17
350 plays

24.

  Asian Invasion    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you solve the following cryptic clues to find ten different countries in Asia?

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Apr 03 15

Average
Lottie1001
1805 plays

25.

  "An English Country Garden" - Cryptic Style    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you find these garden flowers from my cryptic clues? Eg: Q. Plenty of work for little Elizabeth. A. Busy lizzie. Ten common British garden flowers to find, some but not all, are listed in the song "An English Country Garden" have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jun 06 08

Average
Mutchisman
701 plays

26.

  Cryptic Countries of the World    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each of the clues shown in cryptic form below should lead you to the name of a country. Good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, moonraker2, Feb 17 13

Average
moonraker2
961 plays

27.

  Decrypting Cryptics - the Basics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Cryptic clues can sound very strange when first read, but they usually have a number of hints to help you decipher them. This quiz should help you to understand some of the basic clues.

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Apr 18 16

Average
Lottie1001
683 plays

28.

  Cryptic British Birds    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some of these birds are very rare these days, and some are found only in Britain and Europe so it it may be easier to find the word that solves the cryptic clues.

Average, 10 Qns, Toeknee448, Nov 08 13

Average
Toeknee448
230 plays

29.

  Blue Is The Colour.    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The following clues all lead to words which are a shade of blue.

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jun 05 16

Average
Lottie1001
438 plays

30.

  Decrypting Cryptics - Some More Hints    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the third of my quizzes, which explain how to understand cryptic clues. If you haven't already done so, you might want to try the earlier ones before doing this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, May 21 16

Average
Lottie1001
514 plays

31.

  Colourful Cryptic Clues    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A mixture of cryptic clues, to which all answers are a colour, so a definition of the answer is not always given. Look for hidden words, reversals, anagrams, charades, etc.

Tough, 10 Qns, minch, Aug 07 04

Tough
minch
2385 plays

32.

  More Elementary Cryptics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some cryptics for you to puzzle over. Clues stand alone but as an extra hint, all solutions contain the chemical symbol for the element indicated in the first question. These two letters appear in each of the following solutions in the same order.

Average, 10 Qns, bucknallbabe, Sep 02 09

Average
bucknallbabe
398 plays

33.

  Going Dancing    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Whether you prefer performing or watching - there are many types of dancing. Can you solve the following cryptic clues to find ten different ones?

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 27 18

Average
Lottie1001
Jul 27 18
197 plays

34.

  A Thermobaric Cryptic    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Thermobaric comes from the Greek for heat and pressure. Can you take the heat and solve our little cryptic quiz or will the pressure be too much?

Average, 10 Qns, jaknginger, Mar 13 15

Average
jaknginger
234 plays

35.

  Cryptic Common Bond    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A common bond with a twist. The first nine questions are cryptic clues. Use your answers to these to solve the tenth question. I have added some clues for those newer to cryptics.

Average, 10 Qns, jondalah, Jul 15 10

Average
jondalah
813 plays

36.

  Defining Words Cryptically    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a cryptic puzzle. I provide the definition at either the beginning or end of the clue. All words are six letters, and the second letter is A, the last letter is T.

Average, 10 Qns, windrush, Feb 23 19

Average
windrush
Feb 23 19
270 plays

37.

  Cryptic Acrostic II    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The answer to the first question gives you the first letter to each of the answers. e.g. The answer to Q2 will start with the second letter of the answer to Q1, and so on. Look for anagrams, hidden words, reversed words, homophones, etc.

Tough, 10 Qns, minch, Jul 09 04

Tough
minch
1580 plays

38.

  Cryptic Crosswords 10 - Take Some letters!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sometimes the answer to a cryptic clue is made up from the first, last or alternate letters of several words. Look for indicators such as 'initially' 'at the end of' 'alternately' etc.

Average, 10 Qns, minch, Apr 09 04

Average
minch
2634 plays

39.

  Apple Crumble    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The apples in this quiz have all crumbled. Can you reconstruct them from the cryptic clues?

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Sep 10 17

Average
Lottie1001
Sep 10 17
233 plays

40.

  Decrypting Cryptics - Final Clues    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the last of my quizzes, which explain how to understand cryptic clues. If you haven't already done so, you might want to try the earlier ones before doing this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, May 27 16

Average
Lottie1001
459 plays

41.

  What day is it?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The cryptic clues should lead you to ten different days. Obviously they aren't all days of the week!

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Oct 19 09

Average
Lottie1001
1328 plays

42.

  Cryptic Crossword Clues Explained    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These are clues similar to the kind that appear in English cryptic crossword puzzles with a variety of possible tricks. The only thing that makes them harder is that you won't be able to get any of the letters from other clues!

Tough, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Sep 24 22

Tough
spanishliz
Sep 24 22
120 plays

43.

  Cryptic Crosswords 5 - Hidden Clues    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A cryptic crossword will usually contain one or two hidden word clues. These clues have three parts - wordplay, indicator of type of word play and the definition. Have fun trying these.

Average, 10 Qns, minch, May 24 07

Average
minch
1684 plays

44.

  Anagram Antics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A simple anagram quiz perfect for beginners in the cryptic mode. Have fun and enjoy.

Average, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Oct 15 10

Average
Fiachra
1364 plays

45.

  Cryptic Crosswords 4 - Anagram Clues    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Up to a third of the clues in a cryptic crossword may contain anagrams. These clues can be divided into three parts. 1.The word/s to be anagrammed. 2.Indicator words. 3.The definition.

Tough, 10 Qns, minch, Feb 27 04

Tough
minch
1472 plays

46.

  Deities to Decipher    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Can you solve the cryptic clues to identify the gods and goddesses from around the world? Remember - spelling matters. Good luck!

Average, 15 Qns, Lottie1001, May 12 08

Average
Lottie1001
566 plays

47.

  Decrypting Cryptics - the Next Stage    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the second of my quizzes, which explain how to understand cryptic clues. If you haven't already done so, you might want to try 'Decrypting Cryptics - the Basics' first.

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, May 07 16

Average
Lottie1001
551 plays

48.

  Anagram Antics Again    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Welcome to the second and final part of my anagram antics for beginners in the cryptic mode. Have fun it's easy.

Average, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Jun 18 04

Average
Fiachra
1866 plays

49.

  Decrypting Cryptics - Further Hints    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is the fourth of my quizzes, which explain how to understand cryptic clues. If you haven't already done so, you might want to try some of the earlier ones before doing this quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, May 23 16

Average
Lottie1001
460 plays

50.

  Cryptic Anagrams 4    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For the anagram addicts and the cruciverbalists, I give you this assortment of anagrams concealed inside cryptic clues. Get your cup of tea, grab a pen, sit back, and enjoy.

Average, 10 Qns, eburge, Oct 13 09

Average
eburge
455 plays

51.

  The Great Wall of China    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The answers to these cryptic clues are all things which can be made from china. Solve enough and you could build a great wall from them.

Tough, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Feb 10 18

Tough
Lottie1001
Feb 10 18
225 plays

52.

  Cryptic Conundrums    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here are some cryptic clues for you to try. How many can you solve?

Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jul 03 16

Average
Lottie1001
384 plays

53.

  Cryptic Magical Creatures of Myth and Folklore    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten cryptic clues point to ten legendary creatures from around the world. The number of letters in the answer will be given in parentheses at the end of the clue.

Average, 10 Qns, turtle52, May 27 16

Average
turtle52
228 plays

54.

  Test yourself! Cryptic Cities Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is my first quiz, I hope you like it. 10 cities, most of them fairly well known, can be found in ANAGRAM form . ex. Can the matinee idol be seen in this California town south of Sacramento? Ans. Lodi(anagram of idol)Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, hermitdermot, May 07 04

Average
hermitdermot
1077 plays

55.

  Cryptic Crosswords 8 - Reversals    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Another type of cryptic clue is the reversal. They are indicated by 'go back' 'around' etc. Across clues may be indicated by 'going west', down clues by 'up', rising, etc.

Average, 10 Qns, minch, Oct 13 05

Average
minch
723 plays

56.

  Cryptic Crossword Clues #4    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

Here we go again. I hope that these keep you thinking for a while. (How to read the extra hints: 3(1,4) would mean that the 3rd letter of the word is the same as the 4th letter of clue #1. My answers form a grid.)

Average, 20 Qns, jighm, Aug 18 09

Average
jighm
203 plays

57.

  Elementary Cryptics    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the solutions contain the chemical symbol for the element which is indicated in the first question. These two letters will appear in each of the following solutions in the same order.

Tough, 10 Qns, bucknallbabe, Apr 28 09

Tough
bucknallbabe
339 plays

58.

  Cryptic Cities of Great Britain    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This cryptic quiz is about the some of the cities that are in Great Britain. Hope you enjoy it.

Average, 10 Qns, zonko, Mar 01 09

Average
zonko
713 plays

59.

  What's the Time?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All the clues will lead to a different length of time. How long will it take you to work them out?

Tough, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Oct 19 09

Tough
Lottie1001
518 plays

60.

  Talk to the Trees    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Trees are the largest living organisms in the world, primary producers and an essential part of the food chain. How many can you find hiding in this little quiz?

Tough, 10 Qns, fiachra, Nov 03 07

Tough
fiachra
737 plays

61.

  More Cryptic U.S. Presidents    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are 37 possible U.S. Presidential surnames (27 if you took the first quiz!). Solve ten of these surnames using conventional cryptic clues.

Tough, 10 Qns, cobb367, Jul 22 05

Tough
cobb367
682 plays

62.

  Let's Talk About Complex    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

All solution words will be synonyms of "complex" or related to being complex. The sentences also give a subtle clue as to the meaning of the solution word. You might want to take an intro to cryptic clue quizzes if you are unfamiliar with how they work.

Tough, 10 Qns, BigTriviaDawg, Apr 13 22

Tough
BigTriviaDawg
Apr 13 22
101 plays

63.

  Cryptic Crosswords 1 - Charade Clues    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Puzzled by cryptic crossword clues? One type of clue is the charade, two (or more) words put together to make another word. e.g. In favor of song = fortune (for+tune) The definition for the answer may come either at the beginning or the end of the clue.

Tough, 10 Qns, minch, Apr 02 10

Tough
minch
658 plays

64.

  Cryptic Crackers Part 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is part one, of what I hope will be an alphabetical cryptic quiz. Have fun and enjoy this over a cup of coffee and a large Danish.

Tough, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Feb 21 13

Tough
Fiachra
496 plays

65.

  Double Dilemma    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a dual quiz, you must know your literature as well as being able to do cryptics. I giggled aloud while making some of these clues, have fun and enjoy.

Tough, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Oct 29 03

Tough
Fiachra
530 plays

66.

  A Summer Cryptic    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some light refreshment while sitting in the shade finding the anagrams. Enjoy and good luck.

Tough, 10 Qns, fiachra, Oct 15 10

Tough
fiachra
474 plays

67.

  Cryptic Asian Countries    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Use conventional cryptic clues to solve the names of countries in Asia. There are only so many possible answers, so give it a try!

Tough, 10 Qns, cobb367, May 27 05

Tough
cobb367
292 plays

68.

  Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral - A Word Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Decipher the words described by the clues in each question, AND connect these words together; choose the appropriate group this new word falls under as your answer.

Tough, 10 Qns, jdfurryphx, Sep 24 09

Tough
jdfurryphx
571 plays