What makes a crossword cryptic?
A cryptic crossword takes the fundamentals of a crossword puzzle and cranks up the wordplay, misdirection, and, on a good day, sphinx-like poetry.
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Manifesto
Shop talk and other writings, including Tap the Sign, a series about potential pitfalls of construction, and the Rackenfaction, introductions to behind-the-scenes contributors to The Rackenfracker.