Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Cryptic crossword clues consist of two parts- a puzzle about a word and a definition of the word. Either part may come first. Here's a typical clue-'A rodent's in the crate!'. 'A rodent' is the definition. What is the answer?
2. Clues like the one above are called 'containers.' They signal that the answer is contained in a word or phrase of the clue. Words like 'is in', 'hides', 'holds' and 'contains' often signal a container clue. What is the answer for this one? 'A rabbit hides in a lush area'
3. Another common clue is a homophone clue, signifying that the desired answer sounds like another word in the clue. These are indicated by words like 'sounds like' and 'hears'. What's the answer to this one? 'I heard compliments about what he does in church.'
4. Here's another one. 'My relative makes a noise like a little bug.'
5. One more. 'The subject of this quiz? I heard it's a mausoleum bloodsucker!'
6. Anagram clues are also common. They require unscrambling part of the clue to find the answer. They are often indicated by words like 'crazy, 'mixed-up', 'broken' or 'confused.' What is the answer for this one? 'Broken tables form a home for a horse.'
7. How about this one? Consider the fact that the puzzle may be a definition of the scrambled word, not the word itself. 'That dwelling was made of shattered clay brick.'
8. Another popular clue is a double definition. This is a homonym clue- a word with the same spelling but two different meanings. What is the answer for this one? 'Game bird shivers and trembles.'
9. Here's another one. 'Charm a door?'
10. Sometimes clues require you to spell words backwards. These are often indicated by words like 'left-leaning, 'climbs up' or 'rises.' What's this one? 'Hit pal's back.'
11. How about this? 'Cease putting cooking vessels back.'
12. A similar type of puzzle manipulates only part of a word. These are indicated by 'part of', 'ending', 'head of', etc., indicating different parts of the word. Can you get this one? 'Moistens part of steward's back.'
13. OK, now for some more complex clues. These may combine several types of puzzle. 'Purebred cat is in a deep valley in part of Indiana.'
14. Cut off part of finger, add an amount of radium- get a pretty flower!
15. Chopped and mixed piece of sirloin and piece of cube steak for baby Simba.
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