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Author Topic: Clue styling  (Read 5943 times)

Omakase

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Clue styling
« on: October 27, 2024, 07:38:07 PM »
Hi Newbie constructor here....
(Apologies if this topic has been posted before)

Regarding the format of clues, I am curious how editors view
a.  Fill in the blank clues
b. Punny (?) clues

I've been counting how many of these styles of clues I have in each puzzle.

Does anyone else self-monitor this when constructing?
Any comments about how many are too many of these styles?

Also, when building a themed puzzle with pun clues is it bad to have other pun clues?
The theme answers are always much longer so...

Any and all responses appreciated!
Thanks

mmcbs

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Re: Clue styling
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2024, 07:48:59 PM »
Editors vary widely in their style of cluing.

Editors change clues to suit their purposes.

FITB clues and pun clues generally should be kept to a minimum.

Degree of difficulty is more important than clue style. If your theme is basic, probably for an early week, clues should be basic. For a harder puzzle, tricky, deceptive clues should be more prevalent.



Mark McClain
Salem, Virginia, USA
https://crosswordsbymark.wordpress.com/

Lyly19

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Re: Clue styling
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2024, 10:04:31 AM »
It's wise to keep fill-in-the-blank and pun clues balanced in your puzzles, as too many of either can lead to predictability and reduce challenge; a good rule of thumb is to limit specific styles to about 10-15% of the total clues
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mariahcarey23

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Re: Clue styling
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2024, 10:26:06 PM »
It's essential to strike a balance between different clue styles. Too many of one type can make the puzzle feel repetitive or predictable. Aim for a mix of straightforward, cryptic, thematic, and wordplay clues. fnaf

 


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