Cracking the Code: How Give as an Example Crossword Clues Work
Crossword solvers know the frustration: a clue like *”Give as an example (3)”* stares back, and the answer—*”say”*—hits like a revelation. Yet for beginners, such clues feel like a locked door. The phrase *”give as an example”* isn’t just a random instruction; it’s a cryptic shorthand with deep roots in puzzle design. Setters use it … Read more
