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Cryptic Classroom #6: Containers

f you’ve been following this column since its inception, you may find yourself able to solve an increasing number of clues in cryptic crosswords. As you continue your journey toward cryptic domination, I encourage you to check the answers for the clues you can’t solve. It took me years before I was able to fully complete a puzzle without peeking at the answers, but the answers helped me understand the wordplay, and in our Facebook group, Games Magazine Enthusiasts.

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