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Let’s Play Charades… Cryptic Style!

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Double Definition Cryptic Clues

by Denise Sutherland Double definition cryptic clues are a favourite of mine. They are deceptively simple. They can really confuse you, if you’re searching for the usual wordplay clues, but in fact they are quite simple. They are pretty much exactly what they say — two different definitions for a single word. These clues are […]

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Solving puzzles is a great way to take time out from your busy day and do something positive for your mental health. Puzzles are highly entertaining as well as educational. They allow you work through a problem solving exercise, that while fictitious and escapist, will give you immense satisfaction when you have complete it. Choose to solve a Clue Detective puzzle on your own, or with a group of friends. Clue Detective is proud to work with Australian Rotary Health, to assist them, and local Rotary clubs to raise funds for mental health research. By subscribing to the Clue Detective Online Puzzle Portal, not only will you be making a valuable investment in your mental health, you will be doing your bit to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness in the wider community.

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“This is learning through words at its finest!” Ludo, Chief Communication Officer, Qualified Tutor – www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/

“I very much enjoy your codewords – the best I’ve found.  I suffer a lot of long-haul flights and they are perfect to while away the hours between London and Sydney!” Richard

“Best codeword puzzles….” Lynn

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“Digital literacy/socialisation and mental health & wellbeing in one great little project” Jonathan, Library Communications and Promotions Officer, City of Port Phillip

“I really enjoy the challenge your puzzles give me …” Chantelle

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