# Crosswords and the death of the monoculture

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**Created:** [September 15, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crosswords-and-the-death-of-the-monoculture/1023058 "2025-09-15T13:29:12Z")\
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> [@Robot\_Arm](#):
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> I dropped regular crosswords for cryptics several years ago.

There’s a thread of cryptic clues to solve here on the board, if you are interested:

> [@Cryptic overlaps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cryptic-overlaps/944983):
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> I love cryptic crosswords and have tried to start threads before. One trouble is though if a solver cannot get the answer right away in a thread there are no crossing clues like in a crossword. So how about we try a cryptic overlap instead? +++++ Example: Dislike Cryptic Thread (6) : HATRED (anagram) So the next cryptic clue should be for a a word starting with D-, or ED-, or RED- (or even TRED- or ATRED- if you can think of one). Thus, solve from above and continue with an overlapping cry…

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