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Cryptic Crosswords trainer

Practice cryptic clues individually or solve mini crossword grids. The practice grids combine clues from an attributed public dataset into new layouts; they are not reproductions of the publishers’ original crosswords. Type answers into the grid, use crossing letters, and check or reveal letters when you need help. Progress and practice results are stored on this device.

Each numbered entry has a clue and an enumeration showing its answer length. Commas and hyphens mark word boundaries; only letters occupy the grid.
Across answers run left to right and down answers run top to bottom. Crossing entries share a letter, so both answers must agree at each crossing.
Most cryptic clues combine a definition with wordplay that produces the same answer. Solve every open cell to finish the grid, or complete one answer in individual-clue practice.