Discover the benefits of solving puzzles and boost your literacy and mental health
by Denise Sutherland So, what makes a cryptic clue? There are some general principles that apply to most types of cryptic clues. We’re all used to regular crossword clues, which are basically definitions for, or possibly examples of, the answer. So you might have: Feline (7) = LEOPARD In a cryptic clue, however, there are […]
Read Moreby Catherine Eagleson Codewords are crosswords without written clues. You are provided with a grid, and each square contains a number 1 to 26 (ie. the letters of the alphabet). You are given a small number of letters to start you off. Your challenge is to study the numerical patterns in the grid, and using […]
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