FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about Cryptic Crosswords 8 Reversals

Cryptic Crosswords 8 - Reversals Quiz

Another type of cryptic clue is the reversal. They are indicated by 'go back' 'around' etc. Across clues may be indicated by 'going west', down clues by 'up', rising, etc.

A multiple-choice quiz by minch. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
minch

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,140

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
727

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. In the first three clues the word to be reversed is in the clue.
Put back trap item

Answer: ( 4 letters)

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Sketcher went up to get reward

Answer: (6 letters)

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Devil from the east existed

Answer: (5 letters)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. In the rest of the clues the word to be reversed is a synonym of a word in the clue. The word that indicates a reversal will always be next to this word.

Ogle at western Scottish dance

Answer: (4 letters)

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Therefore monster returned

Answer: (4 letters)

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Good looking streetcars made a comeback

Answer: (5 letters)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Clothing is something to boast about

Answer: (4 letters)

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Gave back money owed for returned infant's wear

Answer: ( 6 letters)

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Sent back junk email city plans

Answer: (4 letters)

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Secure weapons turned over

Answer: (4 letters)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first three clues the word to be reversed is in the clue. Put back trap item

Answer: part

Part is a reversal of trap
Indicator - put back

2. Sketcher went up to get reward

Answer: drawer

Drawer is a reversal of reward
Indicator words - went up

On a crossword grid this would be a down clue.

3. Devil from the east existed

Answer: lived

Lived is a reversal of devil.
Indicator - 'from the east'
In a crossword this can only be an across clue.

4. In the rest of the clues the word to be reversed is a synonym of a word in the clue. The word that indicates a reversal will always be next to this word. Ogle at western Scottish dance

Answer: leer

Leer is a reversal of reel
Indicator word - 'western'
In a crossword this can only be an across clue.

5. Therefore monster returned

Answer: ergo

Ergo is a reversal of ogre

Indicator - 'returned'

6. Good looking streetcars made a comeback

Answer: smart

Smart is a reversal of trams
Indicator word - 'comeback'

7. Clothing is something to boast about

Answer: garb

Garb is a reversal of brag.
Indicator word - 'about'.

8. Gave back money owed for returned infant's wear

Answer: repaid

Repaid is a reversal of diaper.
Indicator word - 'returned'.

9. Sent back junk email city plans

Answer: maps

Maps is a reversal of spam.
Indicator words - 'sent back'.

10. Secure weapons turned over

Answer: snug

Snug is a reversal of guns.
Indicator words - 'turned over'.

Source: Author minch

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor crisw before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.