This is a series of videos, starting with the basics (crossword types, clue types) and moving on to more advanced subjects.
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A Series (Introductory)
A.1 Crossword types – cryptic vs non-cryptic clues, blocked vs barred (grids and clues)
A.2 The Anatomy of a Cryptic Clue – basic structure and component parts
A.3 Basic Types of Cryptic Clue – the eight pillars on which nearly every clue is built