Across
- 3. – Breaks the word into syllables as cluing technique.
- 4. – Points to using only the first letters (e.g., "at first," "leaders of").
- 8. – A plural noun is used to throw off singular interpretation.
- 9. – Uses only odd- or even-numbered letters from a word.
Down
- 1. – Series of abbreviations that build toward the answer.
- 2. – The answer must use only letters from a particular word.
- 5. – Hides the definition in plain sight, appearing as a filler.
- 6. – Refers to taking letters from the middle of a word.
- 7. – Wordplay only evident after solving; clue appears innocuous.
- 10. – Indicates Caesar shifts or ROT13-like transformations.