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advanced cryptics

advanced cryptics is the plural of advanced cryptic.

Meaning of advanced cryptic

Noun

advanced cryptic (plural advanced cryptics)

  1. (crosswording) A cryptic crossword which includes an additional puzzle which must be solved using the completed grid or which transforms entries in the grid.
    • Consideration has been given to the differing needs of various kinds of crosswords, from concise to advanced cryptics, and nothing has been excluded simply on the grounds of obscurity.2012 September 7, Chambers, The Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 3rd edition, Hachette UK, →ISBN

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What is advanced cryptics the plural of?
Advanced cryptics is the plural of advanced cryptic.

Words near advanced cryptics in the dictionary

  1. advance-guards
  2. advanceable
  3. advanced
  4. advanced age
  5. advanced cryptic
  6. advanced cryptics
  7. advanced degree
  8. advanced degrees
  9. advanced green
  10. advanced greens
  11. advanced higher

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