Good news for fans of cryptic crosswords, variety cryptics, puzzle suites, hard puzzles, and Patrick Berry‘s work: Patrick has just released the 3rd edition of “The Crypt,” his series of cryptic crossword suites. Patrick writes, “The 3rd Crypt consists of 13 never-before-published cryptic crosswords, available exclusively at www.aframegames.com [for $15]. Five are block-style diagrams, including a jumbo-sized 19×19. The other eight are variety cryptics, featuring several unusual grid types (some of which will be familiar to regular solvers of my variety puzzles). Devilish clues, intriguing wordplay finds, and satisfying payoffs abound!”

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