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cryptic crossword

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of crossword involving wordplay and misleading definitions.

Equivalents

2 more languages
Suomipiilosana
Nederlandscryptogram

Examples

“While celebrating our “graduation”, a handsome Scot bailed me up outside a pub and insisted I help⟳ him solve⟳ the cryptic crossword.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cryptic definition cryptic ovulation cryptic species Cryptical Cryptically crypticity

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