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Parallels Between Cryptanalysis and Crossword Solving ~ Crossword Unclued
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Parallels Between Cryptanalysis and Crossword Solving. During World War II, recruiters for Bletchley Park had looked for crossword solvers to join them, as it was believed that crossword experts would be good codebreakers. [The story. Is that in 1942, a challenge was issued to solve a Daily Telegraph crossword in under 12 minutes. Shortlisted candidates were invited for a live crossword test, after which six solvers were recruited.]. Might have wondered so – in the treatise. A nar...
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Index ~ Crossword Unclued
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Friday, September 5, 2008. A master list of articles on Crossword Unclued arranged by category. This includes a beginner's section with descriptions of cryptic clue types, indicators, abbreviations and other crossword information to help you with crossword solving. If you're new to cryptic crosswords, you might want to start with the 7-Step Guide to Tackling Cryptic Crosswords. If you're tried solving for a bit and aren't happy with your progress, try More Tips For Solving Cryptic Crosswords. Eg EAT with...
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What is a Nina? ~ Crossword Unclued
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Saturday, October 10, 2009. What is a Nina? This is the fifth instalment in a series of posts about crossword grids. Previous entries in the series: symmetry. A Nina is a special feature of the crossword grid: a word, words or phrase hidden within a pattern of cells in the completed grid. An example from an Indy crossword: the words STALACTITE and STALAGMITE are concealed vertically, in symmetrical positions. Why is it called a Nina? Many think Nina is an acronym. It isn't. Hirschfeld's artwork is here.
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What does cold-solving mean? ~ Crossword Unclued
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012. What does cold-solving mean? The perils of cold-solving a cryptic definition clue! We hope the paper sticks to grids that do not need so much cold-solving. Common expressions in any crossword forum. If the term 'cold-solving' has perplexed you before, read on to understand what it means. To 'cold-solve' a clue is to derive its answer without help from crossing answers. In the grid. When you start with the first entry. How many clues in this crossword did you solve cold? The meanin...
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FAQ ~ Crossword Unclued
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Here's an attempt to demystify this site with answers to often-asked questions about it. Q: What is this site about? Crossword Unclued is about crosswords of the cryptic kind. You'll find here 340 articles with solving tips, descriptions of clue types, analysis of clueing trends/patterns in publications and lots of crossword trivia. Q: I want to learn how to solve cryptic crosswords. Where should I start? Start with Tackling Cryptic Crosswords: 7-Step Guide for Beginners.
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Ten Fishy Clues ~ Crossword Unclued
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Friday, September 3, 2010. Each of the clues below has a different type of fish in it. They are all short words, cryptic clue regulars. Enjoy fishing out the solutions. [Answers updated.]. Times 24449: Ship stores fish in jars (6). SS (ship) around HAKE. Guardian 24506 (Logodaedalus): Imagine a fish about to swallow (6). Fish) around EAT (to swallow). Times 25104: Channel Islands fish that’s meant to be smoked (5). CI (Channel Islands) GAR. Pope), in G (good) ST (saint). POPE. Not at first (9). And have ...
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Six Degrees of Sir Thomas Urquhart: May 2013
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Six Degrees of Sir Thomas Urquhart. Friday, May 31, 2013. Right dressing, right fitting, right looking: the pressure to wear what fits and flatters, whether literally, socially, culturally, fashionably or ideologically. 1 (So useful I really dont know how weve got by without it. I know Im buying into orthovestia, but, seriously, tights are not pants! I dont think hes behind the times; I think your orthovestia cant look past his lack of a checked shirt.). 1 (Its brand spanking new! No, because Mel Campbell.
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Quiz: What's unXimenean About It? ~ Crossword Unclued
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Quiz: Whats unXimenean About It? As a follow-up to previous posts about Ximenes. And Ximenean vs. Libertarian. Approaches to clueing, here is a little quiz for you. A list of anagram clues, with their annotated solutions, is given below. Each clue has some element that will make Ximeneans (i.e. crossword setters/enthusiasts who uphold the standards laid down by Ximenes) frown. Your task is to. Say what is unXimenean about the clue. Like the clue or not. 160; (Ignore th...
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Barred Grid Crosswords ~ Crossword Unclued
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Monday, March 16, 2009. I have not dipped my toes into barred grid puzzles so far, but reading Peter's detailed write-up on the Azed puzzle. Aimed at beginners, I'm motivated to try. The post explains the clues of Azed 1919, describes barred grid puzzle conventions and gives useful tips for engaging with this advanced cryptic puzzle. A little background for those unfamiliar with crossword grid terminology. Letters in the grid that interlock with more than one word are called. If you have never tried Azed...
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Shop ~ Crossword Unclued
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Monday, September 29, 2008. A collection of crossword references, solving guides and other crossword-related paraphernalia. Description excerpts from amazon.co.uk). Ximenes On The Art Of The Crossword. D S Macnutt, crossword setter for the 'Observer'. Read more: What are Ximenean clues? Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary. How To Master The Times Crossword. The book is highly recommended by other setters and solvers. My review of the book: How To Master The Times Crossword. Secret Of The Setters.
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