Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

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Here are a few Crossword Puzzles that I have enjoyed creating. Enjoy solving them!

Crossword Puzzle Solving Competition for CrosswordPuzzleBuffs (fb group members)
CWP - CA - M1 - Q1
CWP - CA - M1 - Q1 - Hint 1
CWP - CA - M1 - Q1 - Hint 2
CWP - CA - M1 - Q2
CWP - CA - M1 - Q3
CWP - CA - M1 - Q4

Crossword Puzzles for practice:
Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CA 1
Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CA 2
Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CA 3
Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CA 4

Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CB 1
Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CB 2
Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CB 3
Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CB 4

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

Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CB2

Solutions to the above clues can be found at Solutions for CB 11 to CB 15 and Solutions for CB 16 to CB 20
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Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

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SOLUTIONS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD36 to CD40

CD 36: Flattened at the end of evening (6)

Q: Synonym of “FLATTENED”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of evening + “end”) = Anagram of (EVE + “END”) = EVENED

CD 37: Protection with gum needed to grow this plant (6)

Q: Synonym of “PLANT”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of protection + “gum”) = Anagram of (LEE + “GUM”) = LEGUME

CD 38: Experienced adviser wanted for men climbing a hill (6)

Q: Synonym of “EXPERIENCED ADVISER”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of hill + “men”) = Anagram of (TOR + “MEN”) = MENTOR

CD 39: At the moment, possess something? (3)

Q: Synonym of “AT THE MOMENT”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of possess) = Anagram of (OWN) = NOW

CD 40: Worker demanded an opera on the hill (8)

Q: Synonym of “WORKER”

A: Anagram of (Synonym of hill + “opera”) = Anagram of (TOR + “OPERA”) = OPERATOR

To view previous sets of Cryptic Clues Type "D" click Cryptic Clues Type "D"

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

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog. Few other sections I've created in this blog include:
Have you read my article Lazing around with English ? If not, please read now.
Also read A Word about Crossword Puzzles and Structure of a Crossword Puzzle

CE 21 to CE 25

CE 21: Advertisement I read in the morning was about the first man created by God (4)

CE 22: Brits love small restaurant (6)

CE 23: Almost solely led by a hundred (7)

CE 24: Small opening to hide a hat in the church (5)

CE 25: Semi precious agate! But why on a cross? (4)

Hints: 

Guess code words for "Advertisement" "morning" "love" "hundred" "church"  "why" and “cross” Need help...Refer Codes' List

Replace relevant words in the above clues with their respective codes. Go ahead solving them like you did for earlier types of clues.

Solutions for the above set of clues can be viewed at Solutions for CE 21 to CE 25

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"

Solutions for Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 16 to CE 20

CE 16: It costs 50£ and a six to own a country house (5)

Synonym of “country house” = Anagram of (Code for 50 + Code for £ + “a” + Code for six) = L + L + A + VI = VILLA

CE 17: You are right, it's a row over a weapon (5)

Synonym of “weapon” = Anagram of (Code for right + “a row”) = R + A + ROW = ARROW

CE 18: Begin art on the street (5)

Synonym of “Begin” = Anagram of (“art” + Code for street)  = ART + ST = START

CE 19: Tease aunt for wearing a casual top (5)

Synonym of “Tease” = Anagram of (“aunt” + Code for casual top) = AUNT + T = TAUNT

CE 20: Open for a game, oh! you are strong (6)

Synonym of “strong” = Anagram of (“Open” + Code for casual top) = OPEN + TT = POTENT

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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. 

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Hints for Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 16 to CE 20

CE 16: It costs 50£ and a six to own a country house (5)

Synonym of “country house” = Anagram of (Code for 50 + Code for £ + “a” + Code for six)

CE 17: You are right, it's a row over a weapon (5)

Synonym of “weapon” = Anagram of (Code for right + “a row”)

CE 18: Begin art on the street (5)

Synonym of “Begin” = Anagram of (“art” + Code for street)  

CE 19: Tease aunt for wearing a casual top (5)

Synonym of “Tease” = Anagram of (“aunt” + Code for casual top)  

CE 20: Open for a game, oh! you are strong (6)

Synonym of “strong” = Anagram of (“Open” + Code for casual top)  

CODES: 50 = L; £ = L; six = VI; right = R; street = ST; casual top = T (for T-shirt); game = TT

Would you like to solve the above clues without the help of hints. Yes, please view them @ CE 16 to CE 20

Solutions for the above set of clues will be posted next week. 

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"

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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. 

SOLUTIONS for Cryptic Clues Type “A” – CA 36 to CA 40

CA 36: Chap leads to file a request (5) PLEAD

CA 37: Feeling sober for a reason (2) SO

CA 38: First you sketch, then you carve (4) ETCH

CA 39: Can you steal a dabbling duck? (4) TEAL

CA 40: Adamant about building a barrier (3) DAM

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

Cryptic Clues Type "F"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "F"
CF1 to CF5
CF6 to CF10 and Solutions for CF1 to CF5
CF11 to CF15 and Solutions for CF6 to CF10
CF16 to CF20 and Solutions for CF10 to CF15
CF21 to CF25 and Solutions for CF16 to CF20
CF26 to CF30 and Solutions for CF21 to CF25
CF31 to CF35 and Solutions for CF26 to CF30
CF36 to CF40 and Solutions for CF31 to CF35
Solutions for CF36 to CF40

Cryptic Clues Type “F” CF 1 to CF 5

CF 1: Advertisement sent on time was about a proverb (5)

CF 2: Kiosk for a couple in love (5)

CF 3: Dined left, right and centre... But not now (5)

CF 4: "No, not on the street" remark  feels unpleasant (5)

CF 5: Yes, it's a shopping centre though not big (5)

Would you like to understand these types of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "F"

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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. 

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

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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. 

SOLUTIONS for Cryptic Clues Type “C” – CC 36 to CC 40

SOLUTIONS for Cryptic Clues Type “C” – CC 36 to CC 40

CC 36: Part of body or strip of water? (3) ARM

CC 37: Legal draft of an account statement (4) BILL

CC 38: Plank placed to help one get into a vehicle (5) BOARD

CC 39: Sounding out a strong urge (7) CALLING

CC 40: Alluvial area that is triangular (5) DELTA

Did you observe, answer to each of the above clues is a Homonym and it is coloured in green. Homonym is a word that has more than one meaning. Two meanings for each of these words are found in their respective clues and they are coloured red.

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CC 1 to CC 5
CC 6 to CC 10
CC 11 to CC 15

CC 16 to CC 20
CC 21 to CC 25
CC 26 to 30
CC 31 to CC 35

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

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog.
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HINTS to solve CC 16 to CC 20

HINTS for Cryptic Clues Type “C” – CC 16 to CC 20

CC 16: Call of victory in a game of numbers (5)

CC 17: A little bird wins a score (6)

CC 18: A senior clergyman in charge of a chess piece (6)

CC 19: Even a small piece can make for a boring tool (3)

CC 20: Be frank about lack of sharp edge (5)

The phrases in red in each clue relate to a common word. Can you figure it out?

Solutions to the above clues will be posted next week

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

SOLUTIONS to Cryptic Clues CB 36 to CB 40

CB 36: Flier carried a gun (5) RIFLE

CB 37: Doctor does prescribe quantity of medicine (4) DOSE

CB 38: Can dust be used to create a jewellery piece (4) STUD

CB 39: Enjoy oneself while lifting a lever (5) REVEL

CB 40: Bore a hole in a loose garment (4) ROBE

In each of the above clues, 

Words coloured in red are “Questions” i.e. they are words/phrase for which you have to give a synonym as Answer. 

Words in blue italic are to be anagrammed to create a new word which is the synonym i.e. the ANSWER – shown in GREEN CAPS at the end of the clue.

For example, in CB 36, answer is RIFLE because it is a synonym of the word “gun” and is derived by anagramming letters of the word “flier”.

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

HINTS TO SOLVE CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD16 to CD20

CD 16: Possible to wear a hat when one is competent (7)

Anagram of (Synonym of Possible + Synonym of hat ) = Synonym of COMPETENT = ANSWER

CD 17: Can I miss a rule, that of gas discharge (8)

Anagram of (Synonym of a + I + miss) = Synonym of GAS DISCHARGE = ANSWER

CD 18: Charged a safety device amidst all the din (7)

Anagram of (Synonym of safety device + din) = Synonym of CHARGED = ANSWER

CD 19: People with a playing card create peril (6)

 Anagram of (Synonym of People + Synonym of playing card) = Synonym of PERIL = ANSWER

CD 20: Wanna celebrate? Try with dad (5)

Anagram of (Synonym of dad + Try) = Synonym of CELEBRATE = ANSWER

Solutions for the above clues can be viewed at Solutions for CD 16 to CD 20

HINTS AND EXPLANATIONS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD1 to CD5

CD 1: Truly, he is in action (6)

Let me rewrite the clue this way: TRULY, he is in action (6)

TRULY (colour coded in RED and shown in CAPS ) is the Question

Answer is a synonym of the word TRULY

You have to get the answer by using the rest of the clue.

Here the word in (colour coded blue) is used to get the answer. But the answer is a 6 letter word. How do we get the other 4 letters?

For this, we use the word action (colour coded in red and italics) and anagram its synonym with the word in

Synonym of action = deed. So in + deed = INDEED is the Answer

Summary: In + deed (synonym for action) = INDEED = TRULY

Similarly, let's look at the clue CD 2

CD 2: Being in favour of draw, moved ahead (7)

Let me rewrite this way: Being in favour of draw, moved AHEAD (7)

For (synonym for in favour of) + draw = FORWARD = AHEAD

Understand the explanations for the above two clues and try to solve the rest of the clues. I’ve rewritten clues CD 3, CD 4 and CD 5 using the above colour code. Hope this helps. Wishing you the best for the rest!

CD 3: It takes ages to execute the right AMOUNT OF MEDICINE (6)

CD 4: MENTION that all are expected at a certain time (6)

CD 5: TALK about flat, circular objects that are with us (7) 

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CC 1 to CC 5
CC 6 to CC 10
CC 11 to CC 15

CC 16 to CC 20
CC 21 to CC 25
CC 26 to 30
CC 31 to CC 35

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

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog.
Have you read my article Lazing around with English ? If not, please read.
Also read A Word about Crossword Puzzles and Structure of a Crossword Puzzle

HINTS TO SOLVE CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD21 to CD25

CD 21: Do achievements deserve celebration (5)

Anagram of (Synonym of achievements) = Synonym of celebration = ANSWER

CD 22: Make a mistake and you will end up with a tedious task (6)

Anagram of (Synonym of mistake + ‘and’) = Synonym of tedious task = ANSWER

CD 23: Men and master together can cause danger (7)

Anagram of (‘Men’ + Synonym of master) = Synonym of danger = ANSWER

CD 24: Beam of light streaming on a fabric (5)

Anagram of (Synonym of Beam of light + ’ray’) = Synonym of fabric = ANSWER

CD 25: Mixed to match completely (7)

Anagram of (‘to’ + Synonym of match) = Synonym of completely = ANSWER

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CD 1 to CD 5
CD 6 to CD 10
CD 11 to CD 15
CD 16 to CD 20

CC 1 to CC 5
CC 6 to CC 10
CC 11 to CC 15

CC 16 to CC 20
CC 21 to CC 25
CC 26 to 30
CC 31 to CC 35

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "A"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"
Mangala's Crossword Puzzles

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

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HINTS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD11 to CD15

CD 11: Can a teacher GO WRONG? (5)

CD 12: Bent a little to sit IN THE MIDDLE (7)

CD 13: RULED by an old fellow (7)

CD 14: In total it's a NEGATIVE (5)

CD 15: Scarf with a zodiac sign seen IN THE OPEN AIR (8)

HINTS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD 6 to CD 10

CD 6: Both singular and plural present in a ZODIAC SIGN (5)

CD 7: Can I the cook become a RULER (5)

CD 8: Fly above to cross a BRIDGE (7)

CD 9: The KING OF JUDEA was a man with a stick (5)

CD 10: LAZED after I'd spearheaded (5)

Hints to solve Cryptic Clues Type “E” CE 21 to CE 25

CE 21: Advertisement I read in the morning was about the first man created by God (4)

Answer = Synonym of “first man created by God” = Anagram of (Code for “advertisement” + Code for “morning”)

CE 22: Brits love small restaurant (6)

Answer = Synonym of “small restaurant” = Anagram of (“Brits” + Code for “love”)

CE 23: Almost solely led by a hundred (7)

Answer = Synonym of “Almost” = Anagram of (“solely” + Code for “hundred”)

CE 24: Small opening to hide a hat in the church (5)

Answer = Synonym of “Small opening” = Anagram of (“hat” + Code for “church”)

CE 25: Semi precious agate! But why on a cross? (4)

Answer = Synonym of “Semi precious agate” = Anagram of (“on” + Code for “cross”)

To view the above clues without these hints, please visit CE 21 to CE 25

Would you like to understand the above set of clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "E"


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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. 

HINTS FOR CRYPTIC CLUES TYPE “D” – CD31 to CD35

CD 31: Refer to everything that is due (6)

Anagram of (Synonym of everything + “due”) = Synonym of “Refer” = ANSWER

CD 32: There's silence when I choose the best (7)

Anagram of (Synonym of silence + Synonym of choose + “I”) = Synonym of “the best” = ANSWER

CD 33: Allow the mark to turn brilliant red (7)

Anagram of (Synonym of Allow + Synonym of mark) = Synonym of “brilliant red” = ANSWER

CD 34: Regret about a side being treated as remainder (7)

Anagram of (Synonym of Regret + “side”) = Synonym of “remainder” = ANSWER

CD 35: Roe fed to a leader to become an expert (7)
Anagram of (Synonym of Roe + Synonym of head) = Synonym of "expert". = ANSWER

Would you like to understand this type of Clues before solving them? Please visit Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

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Previous sets of Cryptic Clues Type "D" at Cryptic Clues Type "D"

Cryptic Clues Type "A"

Cryptic Clues Type 'B"
Cryptic Clues Type "C"

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

Cryptic Clues posted here are a part of "Play with Words" section in this blog.
Have you read my article Lazing around with English ? If not, please read now.
Also read A Word about Crossword Puzzles and Structure of a Crossword Puzzle

Mangala's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle CA 1

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Understanding Cryptic Clues where other different types of Cryptic Clues
Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "B"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "C"

Understanding Cryptic Clues Type "D"

are explained with examples

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