Course 3

Weirdplay

Meet the playful conventions that make cryptic clues surprising, fair and memorable.

Lesson 1

Deletions

Read the pattern, compare two worked examples, then try a short clue with the explanation ready.

Lesson 2

Double definitions

Read the pattern, compare two worked examples, then try a short clue with the explanation ready.

Lesson 3

&lit clues

Read the pattern, compare two worked examples, then try a short clue with the explanation ready.

Lesson 4

Cryptic definitions

Read the pattern, compare two worked examples, then try a short clue with the explanation ready.