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Across
  1. 5. – A thematic answer placed into the grid.
  2. 6. – The special rules of language used in cryptic clues.
  3. 10. – Surface meaning hides the true clue logic.
Down
  1. 1. – Used just to enhance the surface but not involved in wordplay.
  2. 2. – Looking at grid symmetry to predict answer shapes.
  3. 3. – Breaking a clue into structure: indicator + fodder + definition.
  4. 4. – Technical standards followed when designing puzzles.
  5. 7. – A fragment of the full meaning; solver must infer the rest.
  6. 8. – A square not connected to enough other entries—usually avoided.
  7. 9. – Easier clue for beginners, using standard cryptic formats.