Cryptic Crossword Group
Cryptic Crossword Group
Joint Coordinators John Leaney and Heather Stone
Cryptic Crosswords can be a lot easier than people imagine. They are word games with each clue being a word-play.
Look at the following: -
The woodworker makes the fish come in (9)
The answer is a 9 letter word that means a woodworker. The clue to this word is that it contains a word that is the name of a fish, plus a word that also means come in.
So Carp + enter = Carpenter
This is only one type of cryptic clue, and once you learn the rules, instructions and code words, they are great fun to unravel.
The advanced group is for members who have some knowledge of Cryptic Crosswords. We remind ourselves of the rules every month as well as sharing great clues and developing our own crosswords.
If you think this group might interest you then please contact Heather or John by clicking on the Bluebird.
Advanced Group Dates for 2023/2024: all meetings start at 10am at Heather’s Home
Tuesday 17th October 2023 Topping & Tailing
Tuesday 21st November 2023 Code Words
Tuesday 19th December 2023 Hidden Words
Tuesday 16th January 2024 Sounds Like
Tuesday 20th February 2024 Double Definitions
Tuesday 19th March 2024 Whole Clue
Tuesday 16th April 2024 East & West, Up & Down, Reversing
Tuesday 21st May 2024 Deep Synonyms