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2 | 39% | 9 | A word puzzle that requires finding a hidden word or phrase spelled by first letters | |
3 | 34% | 11 | Mystery puzzle with symbols standing for letters in a crossword puzzle. | |
Word Puzzle Using First Letters Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 146 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ACROSTIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ACROSTIC
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ACROSTIC" which means:
- noun
- • A puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
- • Verse in which certain letters such as the first in each line form a word or message
An example sentence would be:
- • "She created an acrostic poem using her name as the theme."
- • "The teacher assigned an acrostic writing exercise to the students."
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The Guardian Speedy30 Oct 2005 | Across 1 | |
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