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Re:Stephen Sondheim on How to Do a Crossword Puzzle (1968) by scottdupoy on Sunday December 05, 2021 @01:24PM (#29451454)
I've been attempting cryptic crosswords for 20+ years and this is a great answer.

My favourite clues: Die of cold (3-4) hijklmno (5)

All the tips you've given won't help with either of those, or your 'geg' clue, which is interesting. Maybe the best clues are all about lateral thinking.

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Re:Stephen Sondheim on How to Do a Crossword Puzzle (1968) by dado3212 on Sunday December 05, 2021 @02:41PM (#29452326)
Rot-13 I think these are VPR PHOR and JNGRE?
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Re:Stephen Sondheim on How to Do a Crossword Puzzle (1968) by scottdupoy on Sunday December 05, 2021 @02:54PM (#29452471)
Correct!
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