Meaning of cryptic definition | Babel Free
Examples
“Cryptic definitions are the clues you see with question marks in American puzzles, denoting Burns and Allen-style puns.”
“Cryptic definition clues lack the structure, logic and format of the other types of clue, but they can be aesthetically pleasing and are a type of clue particularly enjoyed by many solvers.”
“Spotting a cryptic definition clue can be difficult, but there are commonly one or two, sometimes more, in a typical Telegraph Crossword.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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