Understanding Cryptic Clues – CLUE TYPE “F” (CF series)

These type of clues are typically a combination of Clue Type “D” and Clue Type “E”. Sometimes the combination may also include Clue Type “B”.

General Ground Rules for Cryptic Clue Type “F”

Answer is always a word or phrase.

No. of letters comprising the answer is always mentioned in parenthesis at the end of the clue.

Answer is always the meaning / synonym of a part of the clue.

Answer is derived by using whole or part of one or more words from the remaining part of the clue.

“Part of the clue” can either be a single word or more.

Answer is always a combination of synonym, code and anagram.

Try solving the first set of clues in this type at CF 1 to CF 5

Also view in this blog:

Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

Cryptic Clues and Crossword Puzzles posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog.