Having included “Setters’ Corner” features in more than 150 Azed blogs, I decided to create a page containing information about many aspects of cryptic puzzles, grouped by topic. Although this page is aimed primarily at setters, I hope that many of the topics will also be of interest to solvers. I will continue to add new topics, and notes to existing topics, as they occur to me, and I welcome suggestions for content which you would like to see on the page. I have also set up a linked page where readers can ask questions regarding any aspect of grid construction or clue writing; should it seem that the answer is likely to be of general interest, I will add it to the collection here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To ask a question, make an observation, or suggest a topic which you feel should be covered, please go to the Setting Room Reception<\/a>, where comments are enabled.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Clicking on a topic below will take you to the relevant section. Click on a summary to expand the details, click again to collapse them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n Abbreviations<\/a><\/td>\r\n Abbreviations that can be used in clues<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Ambiguity<\/a><\/td>\r\n Clues which could lead to multiple answers<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Anagrams<\/a><\/td>\r\n All you need to know about anagrams<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Capital letters in clues<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\r\n How capital letters are used in clues\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Classified words<\/a><\/td>\r\n Words shown by Chambers as ‘obsolete, ‘Scots’ etc<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Common errors<\/a><\/td>\r\n Mistakes to avoid<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Definitions<\/a><\/td>\r\n By example, by association, and more<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Enumerations<\/a><\/td>\r\n Letter counts in clues<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Extra words in clues<\/a><\/td>\r\n Neutral words, linking words, unwanted words<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Gimmicks<\/a><\/td>\r\n Gimmicks used in themed puzzles<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Glossary<\/a><\/td>\r\n Glossary of crossword terms<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Grid construction<\/a><\/td>\r\n Structure of crossword grids<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Hidden clues<\/a><\/td>\r\n Using hidden clues (lurkers)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Miscellaneous constructions<\/a><\/td>\r\n Special devices that can be used in clues<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Parts of speech<\/a><\/td>\r\n How different parts of speech can be used in clues<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Proper nouns<\/a><\/td>\r\n Names of people and places<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Punctuation marks<\/a><\/td>\r\n Ellipses, question marks, exclamation marks, blanks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Reference sources<\/a><\/td>\r\n References that can be used by setters<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Repetition<\/a><\/td>\r\n Repetition in puzzles<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Special clues<\/a><\/td>\r\n Printer’s Devilry, Spoonerisms etc<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Types of clue<\/a><\/td>\r\n The various clue types explained<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n