Cross-shaped consonants

Cracking the Code: Cross-Shaped Consonants in Crossword Clues

Ah, crossword clues. They can be our best friends, guiding us to the perfect answer with a subtle hint or a playful pun. But sometimes, they throw a curveball, leaving us scratching our heads and reaching for the dictionary. One particularly tricky type of clue involves those tricky “cross-shaped” consonants.

You know the ones – those letters that seem to have a penchant for appearing at the crossroads of your grid, disrupting your flow and forcing you to rethink your strategy. But fear not, fellow cruciverbalists! In this post, we’ll unravel the mysteries of these pesky consonants, exploring common patterns, helpful strategies, and, of course, a few examples to sharpen your clue-cracking skills.

So, grab your favorite pen (or digital stylus) and join me on this journey into the heart of cross-shaped consonant clues. We’ll emerge, I promise, with a newfound confidence to tackle even the most challenging grids!

Available Answers:

Xes.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 6/27/24 Top 40 Thursday