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A series of quizzes which help to explain some of the basic cryptic clues found in crosswords and elsewhere.

List created by player Lottie1001.

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1.
  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
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Lottie1001
692 plays
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  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
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Lottie1001
554 plays
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  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
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Lottie1001
517 plays
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  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
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Lottie1001
464 plays
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  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
463 plays

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