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  2. Cryptic crossword - Wikipedia

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    A 15x15 lattice-style grid is common for cryptic crosswords. A cryptic crossword is a crossword puzzle in which each clue is a word puzzle. Cryptic crosswords are particularly popular in the United Kingdom, where they originated, [1] as well as Ireland, the Netherlands, and in several Commonwealth nations, including Australia, Canada, India, Kenya, Malta, New Zealand, and South Africa.

  3. Metonymy - Wikipedia

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    The reason is that monarchs by and large indeed wear a crown, physically. In other words, there is a pre-existent link between "crown" and "monarchy". On the other hand, when Ghil'ad Zuckermann argues that the Israeli language is a "phoenicuckoo cross with some magpie characteristics", he is using metaphors.

  4. Crossword - Wikipedia

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    Cryptic crossword clues consist typically of a definition and some type of word play. Cryptic crossword clues need to be viewed two ways. One is a surface reading and one a hidden meaning. [28] The surface reading is the basic reading of the clue to look for key words and how those words are constructed in the clue. The second way is the hidden ...

  5. Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword ...

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    As you might expect from a movie described as a "tragicomedy road trip film," there are many adventures on the way. Alan ARKIN portrays the Grandpa of the family. ... way to clue this common ...

  6. The #1 Best Way To End a Card, According to Psychologists

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    14 Other Great Ways to End a Card 1. With gratitude. Dr. Allen says this phrase is perfect for cards designed to express appreciation, namely thank you cards. However, Shelton says the phrase ...

  7. Crossword abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    Ecstasy – E or X (slang names for the drug) Editor – ED; Egg – O (the letter O loosely resembles the shape of an egg) Elected – IN; Electricity – AC (alternating current), DC (direct current) Eleven – II (II looks similar to 11), or XI (Roman numerals) End of war – VE (Victory in Europe, the end of World War II) Energy – E, J ...

  8. Crosswordese - Wikipedia

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    Crosswordese is the group of words frequently found in US crossword puzzles but seldom found in everyday conversation. The words are usually short, three to five letters, with letter combinations which crossword constructors find useful in the creation of crossword puzzles, such as words that start and/or end with vowels, abbreviations consisting entirely of consonants, unusual combinations of ...

  9. Netflix stock recovers from losses after technical glitches ...

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    Netflix's highly anticipated boxing event between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced multiple technical glitches, leading to investor concerns over the company's ability to broadcast live events.