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.