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Across
- 1. – A complex barred cryptic crossword in The i newspaper.
- 4. – A crossword enthusiast or constructor.
- 5. – A person solving the crossword.
- 7. – Writing online analyses of daily cryptics (e.g., FifteenSquared).
- 8. – Known for inventive, quirky clueing styles.
- 9. – A famously difficult cryptic crossword published weekly.
- 10. puzzle – A puzzle revolving around a specific theme.
Down
- 2. – A faster, slightly easier cryptic crossword.
- 3. – A pseudonym used by a crossword setter (e.g., Araucaria, Arachne).
- 6. – A prestigious, challenging daily puzzle.