Tips for solving cryptic crosswords

Yeah, its been ages since i have updated this page. Yeah, I know that this is what happens to 90% of the blogs which start. But, what i know is that this is not going to be the end of this blog. I have been attempting the Hindu Crossword daily, but haven't found time to update this site as often as i wanted to.

While doing some random searching, I came across my crossword section in the site zatang.com and i have posted the same on my site.

So, here you have, a detailed tips and tricks guide on how to solve cryptic crosswords with an emphasis on the Hindu Crossword type clues.

The Hindu Crossword #8676 Solutions- Aug 09

19 Ac. Flier disturbs the police — right? (10) Ans Explanation
24 Ac. One who has been pipped at the post (5) Ans Explanation
25 Ac. In grammar it indicates time that’s gone (4,5) Ans Explanation
27 Ac. Thus we stand, proverbially (6) Ans Explanation
29 Ac. Due at pit, showing rare readiness to learn (8) Ans Explanation

7 Dn. “Vanished into air, into — —” (Shakespeare) (4,3) Ans Explanation
17 Dn. Necessarily wants smut destroyed (5,4) Ans Explanation
18 Dn. Uncommon mark on the church (6) Ans Explanation
20 Dn. Al sang a new order for macaroni (7) Ans Explanation
23 Dn. Rigorous dodge not completed in street (6) Ans Explanation

The Hindu Crossword #8676 - Aug 08

1 Ac. Nest nice lad set up is secret (11) Ans Explanation
9 Ac. Jumper accepts Indian garment in Argentine port (7) Ans Explanation
11 Ac. Having gained the advantage of New English wielded by the British publisher (3-2) Ans Explanation
12 Ac. Wearing which, one may drop down from the sky (9) Ans Explanation
21 Ac. Hindu deity dumps rain around delta (5) Ans Explanation

2 Dn. Passage from a small island (5) Ans Explanation
3 Dn. I prattled about an automobile accessory to keep out mud (4,5) Ans Explanation
16 Dn. It measures the precipitation (4-5) Ans Explanation
22 Dn. Task list? (2-2) Ans Explanation

The Hindu Crossword #8673 - Aug 04

1 Ac. In MI route, car I’m steering is made to look very small (14) Ans Explanation
9 Ac. Have too high an opinion of (8) Ans Explanation
10 Ac. Spiny succulent plants (5) Ans Explanation
31 Ac. Names that somehow inspire our love (8) Ans Explanation
32 Ac. One most capable of dealing with the situation now (3,2,3,6) Ans Explanation

2 Dn. Underground hollows (7) Ans Explanation
3 Dn. Terrifying person (4) Ans Explanation
4 Dn. Pictured to oneself something non-existent (8) Ans Explanation
6 Dn. Diplomacy to just act with perception (4) Ans Explanation
8 Dn. Device enabling one to see both far and near (7,4) Ans Explanation
15 Dn. Drain off Middle East currency (5) Ans Explanation
19 Dn. A screen I cunningly put up (8) Ans Explanation
24 Dn. Indignant to be again dispatched in a rush (6) Ans Explanation
28 Dn. Riot caused by a set of three (4) Ans Explanation
29 Dn. Ordinary and second rate (2,2) Ans Explanation

The Hindu Crossword #8671 - Aug 02

Posting after a break. Was very busy during the last week.

6 Ac. Made a run for it, account briefly being in red (5) Ans Explanation
10 Ac. Revokes and rings again (7) Ans Explanation
15 Ac. Bought after use by previous owner (6,4) Ans Explanation

5 Dn. Basil from a feather-bedded family (4) Ans Explanation
14 Dn. Senseless to be somewhat in an ecstasy (5) Ans Explanation
20 Dn. One who is engaged in trapping wild animals (7) Ans Explanation

The Hindu Crossword #8666 - July 27

5 Ac. Go up designing dances (6) Ans Explanation
10 Ac. Human or lord’s house (5) Ans Explanation
12 Ac. Acrobat’s walkway (9) Ans Explanation
14 Ac. Wild dog in a wood in government land (5) Ans Explanation
18 Ac. Dues Lynd settled without notice (8) Ans Explanation
24 Ac. Cat-like creature caught, with one doc following (5) Ans Explanation
27 Ac. Dark sailor in a card game (5,4) Ans Explanation
29 Ac. Carrying tin to German capital is crazy (6) Ans Explanation

1 Dn. Type of company which constrains risk (7) Ans Explanation
2 Dn. Figure seen on an icon on a gondola (7)Ans Explanation
15 Dn. Ken, a voter, distressed when passed by (9)Ans Explanation
18 Dn. Ransack buttery for hidden instrument (7)Ans Explanation
19 Dn. Abnormal Roman way in a depression (7)Ans Explanation

The Hindu Crossword #8664 - July 25

5 Ac. Long lasting, as some consumer items should be (7) Ans Explanation
13 Ac. Big snake from Canada, no kidding (8) Ans Explanation
15 Ac. The best performance on file? (6) Ans Explanation
19 Ac. Strange test case for a 15 (8) Ans Explanation
27 Ac. E.M.Forster’s work against aid, a pose crumbling (1,7,2,5) Ans Explanation
29 Ac. Superior genetic factor said to bring cleanliness (7) Ans Explanation

3 Dn. Current conductor, positive or negative (9) Ans Explanation
7 Dn. Creature that distracts a cod on bait (9) Ans Explanation
8 Dn. E.Dexter, in trouble, made a strenuous effort (7) Ans Explanation
12 Dn. A party creates fuss (3) Ans Explanation
16 Dn. Carefree and effortless in movement (4-5) Ans Explanation
18 Dn. Words to infuse confidence kept pal moving (3,4) Ans Explanation
20 Dn. Loan installment charge in Dubai for example (7) Ans Explanation
20 Dn. Relaxed, in a surcease,dreaming (5) Ans Explanation