Cryptic crosswords

Posted on October 3rd, 2005 by Sacha Chua

Trevor introduced me to the wonderful world of cryptic crosswords.

Any crossword where clues like "Main attraction: second pitch" can result in star (s (second) + tar (pitch))... wow.

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