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Thread #164886 Message #3951656
Posted By: Mo the caller
19-Sep-18 - 03:03 PM
Thread Name: BS: Crosswords
Subject: RE: BS: Crosswords
Stanron, I call that an included word (is there a posh name??), and it might be indicated by 'in' 'from' or many phrases. You have to read a crossword clue with as many different punctuations, pronunciations and emphases as you can, it is meant to mislead you.
Mr Red,
points of the compass have various clues, and are often used
Anagrams might be indicated by, mixed, confused, etc