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