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Quiz about Cryptic Crosswords 4 Anagram Clues

Cryptic Crosswords 4 - Anagram Clues Quiz

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.

A multiple-choice quiz by minch. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
minch

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,779

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1472

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 194 (9/10), Guest 136 (0/10), Guest 47 (0/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Indicator words are always next to the word or words to be anagrammed. In this clue the indicator word is rearranged.

Observe pots rearranged

Answer: (One Word - 4 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Built Roman grand house

Answer: (One Word - five letters)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Damaged peach inexpensive

Answer: (One Word - five letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Despicable evil organized

Answer: (One Word - four letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Read about challenge

Answer: (One Word - four letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Poet minced steak

Answer: (One Word - five letters)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sometimes there maybe two or even more words forming the anagram.

Rate the remodeled operating place

Answer: (One Word - 7 letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pine veneer Reg destroyed

Answer: (One Word - 9 letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Resolute priest sent in error

Answer: (One Word - 10 letters)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Royal palace's wildcat sensor out of order

Answer: (Two Words - 7, 6)

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Apr 15 2024 : Guest 194: 9/10
Mar 30 2024 : Guest 136: 0/10
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 47: 0/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 92: 8/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 94: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Indicator words are always next to the word or words to be anagrammed. In this clue the indicator word is rearranged. Observe pots rearranged

Answer: spot

Indicator - rearranged

Definition - observe

2. Built Roman grand house

Answer: manor

Indicator - built

Definition - grand house

3. Damaged peach inexpensive

Answer: cheap

Indicator - damaged

Definition - inexpensive

4. Despicable evil organized

Answer: vile

Indicator - organize

definition - despicable

5. Read about challenge

Answer: dare

Indicator - about

Definition - challenge

6. Poet minced steak

Answer: Keats

Indicator - minced

Definition - poet

7. Sometimes there maybe two or even more words forming the anagram.

Rate the remodeled operating place

Answer: theater

Indicator - remodeled

Definition - operating place

8. Pine veneer Reg destroyed

Answer: evergreen

Indicator - destroyed

Definition - pine

9. Resolute priest sent in error

Answer: persistent

Indicator - in error

Definition - resolute

10. Royal palace's wildcat sensor out of order

Answer: Windsor Castle

Indicator - out of order

Definition - royal palace

Source: Author minch

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