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1.
  Cryptic Crosswords - Double Meaning Clues   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This type of cryptic clue deals with words that have the same spelling but different meanings. For example: 'Highest ranking toy' gives you the answer 'top' which is both a pinnacle and a child's toy. These questions are fill in the blank of this style.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Aug 01 23
Average
rossian editor
Aug 01 23
204 plays
2.
  Love editor best quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So good they named it more than once
Ten cryptic clues leading to synonyms for 'love' from my thesaurus. For example:- The orient supports fifty-five holding nothing yields a score of zero in tennis (4) - fifty-five is LV, nothing is O, and the orient is E, so the answer is L-O-V-E
Tough, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jan 01 23
Tough
Lottie1001 gold member
Jan 01 23
256 plays
3.
A Cryptic Acrostic from Minch
  A Cryptic Acrostic from Minch   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The answer to the first question provides the first letters of the other answers, making this an acrostic. The questions all involve various kinds of cryptic clues. Images are intended to suggest, not necessarily show, the answers.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jan 18 23
Average
looney_tunes editor
Jan 18 23
118 plays
4.
  Where the Cryptic Things Are    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We're traveling through nine cryptic clues, and each answer will help you figure out our final destination. Different clues use different types of cryptic wordplay, so keep that in mind and think carefully! Note: All answers are one word.
Average, 10 Qns, MrNobody97, Apr 19 23
Average
MrNobody97 gold member
Apr 19 23
89 plays
5.
  Add a Little Colour   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each answer is a person's name. The first part of each name is a colour- black (2), brown, green, (3), grey, red (2) or white. There is a clue in the question as to the last part of the name. The clue also gives a hint about the name that's required.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, minch, Jun 10 07
Very Difficult
minch gold member
6330 plays
6.
  Cryptic Garments editor best quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to the names of items of clothing.
Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 20 04
Difficult
spanishliz editor
5190 plays
7.
  Yeah    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Affirmative' sounds like a slightly more robotic way of saying the more laid-back 'yeah'. Can you unscramble these ten cryptic clues to find more synonyms?
Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Jan 25 23
Average
Lottie1001 gold member
Jan 25 23
225 plays
8.
  An Updated Cryptic Acrostic from Minch    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An acrostic is a puzzle in which the starting letters of the answers to individual questions form another word. In this quiz, you can find the first letter of each answer from solving this clue: Escort past unruly onlookers. (Hint: it's an anagram.)
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 16 23
Average
looney_tunes editor
Jul 16 23
64 plays
9.
  Song Titles - Cryptically Speaking    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A cryptic-style quiz looking for famous songs titles. If you haven't done a cryptic before, perhaps give it a go... you have nothing to lose and there are explanations along the way if you are keen to get to know this style of quiz better :)
Tough, 10 Qns, heatherlois, Sep 06 22
Tough
heatherlois gold member
Sep 06 22
187 plays
10.
  More Cryptic Crossword Clues    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some examples of the kind of clue you may encounter when solving a cryptic crossword puzzle.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Dec 31 22
Average
looney_tunes editor
Dec 31 22
60 plays
11.
  Cryptic First Names    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here are fifteen cryptic clues that will lead you to some fairly ordinary first names for boys and girls. The clues will tell you if the name is used for boys, girls or even both!
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, spanishliz, Jun 20 05
Very Difficult
spanishliz editor
946 plays
12.
  Cryptic Dogs   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you have ever done a cryptic crossword, then you'll understand these clues. All the answers are one-word breeds of dogs.
Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Aug 11 02
Difficult
crisw gold member
2356 plays
13.
  Cryptic Modes of Transportation   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The ten cryptic clues will lead you to different types of transportation, mainly specific vehicles. A hint is given as to whether used on land, at sea or in the air. Answers are in the singular unless otherwise indicated.
Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Nov 03 05
Difficult
spanishliz editor
1210 plays
14.
  How to Crack a Cryptic Crossword    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you've ever looked at a cryptic crossword and wondered how to go about solving it, this quiz is for you. If you're an expert, you may find it too simple. It contains samples of the most common types of clue, and breaks it down into its components.
Tough, 10 Qns, windrush, Sep 06 21
Tough
windrush gold member
Sep 06 21
147 plays
15.
  On my first try at cryptics...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
...these answers came to me. They're totally mixed and there's no theme, but there's a method to the madness that you may one day find out!
Difficult, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Dec 01 16
Difficult
WesleyCrusher editor
1185 plays
16.
  Cryptic Islands    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Solve the cryptic clues to find the names of islands or island groups. A geographical hint is also given in the clues. Using the word "island", where appropriate, is optional.
Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Dec 30 03
Difficult
spanishliz editor
887 plays
17.
  Cryptic Clues to a Mystery    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These cryptic clues will lead you to ten words that might be found in a mystery novel, or heard in a police drama on TV.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Jan 03 03
Very Difficult
spanishliz editor
1242 plays
18.
  Cryptic Anagrams   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My first attempt at a cryptics quiz. There is a clue in each question, and one (or more) of the words will be an anagram of the answer. Have fun!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, eburge, Nov 10 08
Very Difficult
eburge gold member
768 plays
19.
  Cryptic Crossword Clues #1    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Here are some of the cryptic crossword clues that I have made myself. Let me know how easy or difficult they are. Here's how to read the optional hints: 1(12,3) means that letter 1 is the same as letter 3 of question 12.
Tough, 20 Qns, jighm, Jul 08 09
Tough
jighm
245 plays
20.
  Cryptic Crossword Clues #2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Another set of my own cryptic creations. Have fun. You can form the puzzle grid using the hints. (optional) How to read the hints: 2(12,5) means that the 2nd letter is the same as the 5th letter of clue 12.
Difficult, 20 Qns, jighm, Sep 24 09
Difficult
jighm
373 plays
21.
  Cryptic Anagrams 3   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here we go! Part 3 in this series. There is a clue in each question, and one (or more) of the words will be an anagram of the answer.
Difficult, 10 Qns, eburge, Nov 18 08
Difficult
eburge gold member
1233 plays
22.
  15 Question Cryptic Crossword Clues Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Do you see a cryptic crossword, and wonder what it is all about? Hopefully, after taking my quiz, you will wonder no more. I will give an example of some of the clue types that are in a crossword setters armoury, and explain each type for you.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, ozzz2002, Oct 14 09
Very Difficult
ozzz2002 gold member
901 plays
23.
  Cryptic Capitals - 2    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Solve the cryptic clues to identify some more European capital cities. English spellings are used throughout the quiz. Good luck!
Tough, 20 Qns, Lottie1001, Aug 27 08
Tough
Lottie1001 gold member
560 plays
24.
  Cryptic Capitals - 1    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Solve the cryptic clues to identify the European capital cities. English spellings are used throughout the quiz. Good luck!
Difficult, 20 Qns, Lottie1001, Oct 30 08
Difficult
Lottie1001 gold member
874 plays
25.
  Cryptic Crossword Clues #5    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
20 more cryptics makes 100. Wow! Good luck and happy puzzling. How to read the hints: 1(2,3) means that the 1st letter of this clue is the same as the 3rd letter of clue #2. This forms the crossword grid.
Tough, 20 Qns, jighm, Mar 18 10
Tough
jighm
185 plays
26.
  Cryptic Clues: World Capitals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another cryptic quiz by me. Since these are so hard out of context of their grids, this one's a theme. All of the answers are capital cities of the world (so all definitions indicate that). You need only unravel the cryptic part.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ensiform, Sep 22 02
Very Difficult
ensiform
907 plays
27.
  Cryptic Acrostic IV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The answer to the first question gives you the first letter to each of the answers. e.g. The answer to Q2 will start with the second letter of the answer to Q1, and so on. If you can answer the first clue you have a head start on the other answers.
Tough, 10 Qns, minch, Nov 25 06
Tough
minch gold member
490 plays
28.
  Cryptic Crossword Clues #3    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Here is the third batch of Cryptics I made. Thanks for the great compliments. [2(3,5) in the hints means that the 2nd letter is the same as the fifth letter of clue 3. If you mess with this, it forms a crossword grid.]
Difficult, 20 Qns, jighm, Aug 07 09
Difficult
jighm
242 plays
29.
  Cryptic Crosswords 2 - Homonyms    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many cryptic crosswords have a homonym type clues. That is the answer is a word that has the same sound as another word, but an entirely different meaning. Homonyms are indicated by a words such as reportedly, we hear, etc. Here are some for you to try.
Tough, 10 Qns, minch, Feb 27 04
Tough
minch gold member
788 plays
30.
  Cryptic U.S. Presidents   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There have been 43 U.S. Presidents who have borne 37 surnames. Out of these 37 surnames are ten answers to be found through conventional cryptic clues. See if you can figure them out.
Difficult, 10 Qns, cobb367, Jul 08 05
Difficult
cobb367
1127 plays
31.
  Crypto-Zoology    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
These are cryptic crossword-style clues. Each answer is the name of an animal. If you haven't ever done cryptics (and they ARE addictive), please check out my 'How to Do Cryptic Crosswords' puzzle first.
Difficult, 15 Qns, crisw, May 16 07
Difficult
crisw gold member
973 plays
32.
  Cryptic Cities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question is like a cryptic crossword clue but the answers are all single word world cities. Think of it as a cryptic round the world holiday, starting in South America and ending in Australia.
Difficult, 10 Qns, cricky, Oct 27 02
Difficult
cricky
1315 plays
33.
  Cryptic Fun    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jocularity. Jocularity. Jocularity. Buff your humour with some teasing cryptic fun.
Difficult, 10 Qns, fiachra, Sep 19 04
Difficult
fiachra
564 plays
34.
  Cryptic Wines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Use conventional cryptic clues to solve the names of these well-known wines. All wine names used are regional or local; no varietals are included.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, cobb367, Aug 18 05
Very Difficult
cobb367
660 plays
35.
  Cryptic Capitals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A more traditional cryptic puzzle, but this time the answers are all national capitals. Hope you have fun!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, hermitdermot, Jul 29 06
Very Difficult
hermitdermot
762 plays
36.
  Cryptic Acrostic V    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The answer to the first question (an anagram) provides the first letters of the ten answers. Look for hidden words, anagrams, words with two meanings and other word play.
Difficult, 10 Qns, minch, Feb 02 07
Difficult
minch gold member
421 plays
37.
  Cryptic Famous Battles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Use conventional cryptic clues to come up with the names of famous battles.
Impossible, 10 Qns, cobb367, Jun 19 05
Impossible
cobb367
619 plays
38.
  Cryptic Anagrams 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Back for a second installment - there is a clue in each question, and one (or more) of the words will be an anagram of the answer.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, eburge, Nov 12 08
Very Difficult
eburge gold member
349 plays
39.
  A Cryptic Brushstroke    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Use your cryptic know how to brush aside the verbiage and unmask the names of ten artists. Have fun. Not recommended for beginners.
Tough, 10 Qns, fiachra, Nov 19 21
Tough
fiachra
Nov 19 21
320 plays
40.
  Kryptic Klues    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each answer is a word made up of two separate words. I'll give you kryptic klues and a definition for the real word and you guess. Some are pretty funny so don't laugh too hard!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Jul 16 12
Very Difficult
richicago
831 plays
41.
  Hotch Potch of Cryptics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For all of you cryptic lovers, here is more grist for your mill.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Exit10, Dec 09 08
Very Difficult
Exit10 gold member
293 plays
42.
  Another Cryptic Acrostic    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The answer to the first question (an anagram) provides the first letter of the ten answers. Look for anagrams, hidden words, homophones, charades, etc. Read the hints for help.
Difficult, 10 Qns, minch, Jun 08 07
Difficult
minch gold member
462 plays
43.
  Cryptic Poets    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Use conventional cryptic clues to solve the surnames of these well-known poets, all of whom wrote in the English language. All answers are last names.
Difficult, 10 Qns, cobb367, Oct 15 05
Difficult
cobb367
232 plays
44.
  Cryptology    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have fun with these cryptics. I love to make them up and have a lot more if you like them.
Impossible, 10 Qns, richicago, Nov 30 03
Impossible
richicago
415 plays
45.
  More Kryptic Klues    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each answer is both a terrible pun, and a word made up of two separate words. I'll give you kryptic klues for the two words and a definition of the real word and you guess. Some are both hilarious as well as side-splitting.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Mar 24 04
Very Difficult
richicago
671 plays
46.
  Cryptic Clues: Deities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another theme cryptic quiz by me. All of the answers are deities of various mythologies and pantheons (so all definitions indicate that). You need only unravel the cryptic part. You should know HOW TO DO CRYPTICS before attempting!
Impossible, 10 Qns, ensiform, Sep 22 02
Impossible
ensiform
673 plays
47.
  A Cryptic At Midnight    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An easy cryptic mix to end the day and send you happily to bed. Have fun and good luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Feb 15 14
Difficult
Fiachra
371 plays
48.
  Let's do a cryptic    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The quiz is divided into simple(1-5), average(6-10) and challenging(11-15), so it has something for everyone. Enjoy .
Difficult, 15 Qns, Fiachra, Mar 21 04
Difficult
Fiachra
517 plays
49.
  A Mid-Summer Cryptic    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This cryptic has been a very long time in the making, on scraps of paper when time allowed. Some cryptic experience might be helpful. Have fun and enjoy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Jul 31 05
Difficult
Fiachra
274 plays
50.
  Cryptic Crackers Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Part two of my alphabetical cryptic quiz.'X' and 'Z' are missing, but there is a substitute to bring the total to 15. So, brew another coffee or tea, add a tasty morsel or two, relax and enjoy.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, fiachra, Aug 12 12
Very Difficult
fiachra
580 plays
51.
  Cryptology #9    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some more cerebral quizzes for you. Good luck and have fun!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Jan 13 04
Very Difficult
richicago
374 plays
52.
  Cryptic No. 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have tried to make this a little easier as my first effort was much harder than I realised. Try it and have fun.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Jul 27 03
Difficult
Fiachra
824 plays
53.
  Cryptic Crossword Clues Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hello. This is a quiz consisting of cryptic crossword clues devised by me. It has all fill in the blank answers, so it's HARD! For an explanation on how these clues work, go to this website http://www.primate.wisc.edu/people/hamel/newyorker.html
Impossible, 10 Qns, ensiform, Aug 26 02
Impossible
ensiform
723 plays
54.
  Cryptology IV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here I am again with a cryptic challenge. Are you equal to the task?
Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Dec 04 03
Difficult
richicago
334 plays
55.
  Cryptology #10    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another bunch of toughies for you cryptic fans.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Richicago, Jan 17 04
Difficult
Richicago
287 plays
56.
  Cryptology #8    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More products of the evil cryptic genius.(heh heh).
Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Dec 26 03
Difficult
richicago
413 plays
57.
  Cryptology II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is chapter two of, hopefully, a long series of cryptic puzzles. Enjoy!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Oct 11 08
Very Difficult
richicago
292 plays
58.
  Cryptology V    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Complete this quiz correctly and you will qualify for a Masters Degree in Cryptology.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Dec 09 06
Very Difficult
richicago
433 plays
59.
  Cryptology VII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is yet another bunch of brain busters for all you cryptics addicts out there in Quizzyland.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, richicago, Jan 29 07
Very Difficult
richicago
229 plays
60.
  Tricky Cryptics    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
As a long-time cryptic crossword lover, I hope this submission of original cryptic questions meets all the criteria to warrant publication. All the rules of cryptic solving apply! Good luck and good solving!
Impossible, 25 Qns, Bwebster, Aug 29 06
Impossible
Bwebster
708 plays
61.
  Cryptology III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is installment three of my Cryptology series, each of which, hopefully, will tax your intellect. Have fun.
Impossible, 10 Qns, richicago, Jan 24 04
Impossible
richicago
772 plays
62.
  Taidhger's second cryptic    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Any apparent theme that reveals itself in the solutions to these cryptics is entirely coincidental, I assure you. This might be a tad easier than my last one - but who knows?
Impossible, 10 Qns, taidhger, Mar 18 03
Impossible
taidhger
266 plays
63.
  Another Clutch of Cryptics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten more Cryptics. This time, all answers will be seven letters long.
Impossible, 10 Qns, tjoebigham, Aug 25 03
Impossible
tjoebigham
256 plays
64.
  A Clutch of Cryptics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For years, I've loved solving cryptic crosswords, so naturally this is my first Cryptics quiz, using some of my favorite words.
Impossible, 10 Qns, tjoebigham, Jan 05 03
Impossible
tjoebigham
531 plays
65.
  Clutch Of Cryptics 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For my third Cryptics quiz, I added two long foreign words (and one obsolete one) to the mix. Otherwise, the same rules apply.
Impossible, 10 Qns, tjoebigham, Aug 11 08
Impossible
tjoebigham
435 plays
66.
  Cryptic Rivers of the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Use conventional cryptic clues to figure out the names of important rivers around the world.
Difficult, 10 Qns, cobb367, May 10 05
Difficult
cobb367
270 plays
67.
  A Cryptic Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is my first attempt at cryptics, I loved working on it. I hope it is not too easy, please enjoy.
Impossible, 15 Qns, Fiachra, Jun 25 03
Impossible
Fiachra
629 plays
68.
  Cryptic world cities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give a cryptic clue to a major world city, you type the name of the city. Spelling is important.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, pdav1, Jun 20 06
Very Difficult
pdav1
736 plays
69.
  Cryptics II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's my second attempt at my favorite genre: cryptics. Hope it is as challenging to solve as it was to create. All cryptic rules apply. Enjoy!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, bwebster, Aug 26 12
Very Difficult
bwebster
503 plays
70.
  Cryptics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Standard cryptic clues used.
Impossible, 10 Qns, button_pj, Jan 03 03
Impossible
button_pj
1563 plays
71.
  A Wee Cryptic    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A little offering for cryptic lovers. Nothing too challenging, so feet up, relax, have fun. Good luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, fiachra, Jul 13 06
Difficult
fiachra
319 plays
72.
  Thinking Caps On Please    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I was a couch potato for the Christmas hols so I created this little quiz to kick start the grey matter for 2004. It's easy but have fun and enjoy.
Impossible, 10 Qns, Fiachra, Jan 15 04
Impossible
Fiachra
625 plays
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