Comments on Puzzle #40759: Cryptic Puzzle 49
By Joe (infrapinklizzard)
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solvability: line & color logic only
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quality: difficulty: solvability: line & color logic only
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#1: Joe (infrapinklizzard) on Aug 28, 2026
The description is a clue to the subject using cryptic crossword clue rules. This one doesn't tell you the length of the answer since the picture gives you an additional clue.#2: Lollipop (lollipop) on Aug 29, 2026
Every cryptic clue is made up of two parts; a definition, and a literal description of the answer using wordplay. They can be in either order (though not intertwined).
Here is a page describing some of the techniques:
https://gamesworldofpuzzles.com/cryptic-crosswords/
or an easier-to-read PDF:
https://gamesworldofpuzzles.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CrypticsGuide.pdf
Challenging puzzle, perfect cryptic, with an outstanding, gorgeous, evocative image as a reward for us. Thank you, Joe.#3: Belita (belita) on Aug 29, 2026 [SPOILER]
Comment Suppressed:Click below to view spoilers#4: Kristen Vognild (kristen) on Aug 29, 2026 [SPOILER]
Comment Suppressed:Click below to view spoilers#5: Vaggelis Kamaris (evag7651) on Aug 30, 2026
hard but solvable#6: Jota (jota) on Aug 30, 2026
WOW!#7: David Bouldin (dbouldin) on Aug 30, 2026
beautifully done in every aspect!
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