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An exclamation mark at the end of a clue that is not part of a quotation is an indicator to interpret the clue literally. In this case, a moray is, literally, an EEL.
The abbreviation is not always a short form of the word used in the clue. For example: "Knight" for N (the symbol used in chess notation) Taking this one stage further, the clue word can hint at the word or words to be abbreviated rather than giving the word itself. For example: "About" for C or CA (for "circa"), or RE.
When an extended phrase of the answer can also be used in the clue to mutual meaning, the mutual extension is indicated in parentheses. e.g., [Think (over)] for MULL, [Drive (away)] for PUSH. When the answer can use an additional word to fit the clue, the word is preceded by "with" and placed in quotes. e.g., [Understand, with "in"] for SINK.
Use the crossword template to start the table and load the styles, then use the row template to construct rows. Supply parameters like this: .: Unfillable cell, no input box, background color. 0: Fillable cell with no number. 1–42: Fillable cell with number in background of cell. It should look like this:
TITULAR (46D: ___ character (Dracula, e.g.)) TITULAR is a word I use on a fairly regular basis in writing "Off the Grid," as I discuss a number of title characters. (In fact, you may have noticed ...
With the help of crossing answers I finally figured out the clue was referring to emcees' opening words in a more general way. KEA (51A: Mauna ___ (Hawaiian peak)) Mauna KEA is one of five ...
Printable Crossword Puzzle: September 2017 We've used the names of Snow White's diminutive friends as clues in this crossword. How they are defined is up to you to determine. Here's a tip: If you ...
Crossword construction in modern times usually involves the use of software. Constructors choose a theme (except for themeless puzzles), place the theme answers in a grid which is usually symmetric, fill in the rest of the grid, and then write clues. A person who constructs or solves crosswords is called a "cruciverbalist". [1]