The Nugget
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The Nugget is a crossword puzzle created by Australian setter Ken Sallows that became famous for its ingenious hidden message and meta-puzzle structure.
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | cryptic crossword puzzle ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Australia ⓘ |
| creator | Ken Sallows NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | cryptic crossword ⓘ |
| hasAuthorNationality | Australian ⓘ |
| hasDifficulty | high ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
concealed additional message beyond normal solution
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requires solvers to interpret completed grid to find meta-answer ⓘ thematic integration of clues and grid ⓘ |
| hasForm | blocked crossword grid ⓘ |
| hasHiddenElement | encoded message revealed after solving grid ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
considered a classic example of meta-crossword design
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famous among crossword enthusiasts ⓘ |
| hasSetter | Ken Sallows NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTitle | The Nugget NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced | later meta-puzzle crosswords ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
complex thematic construction
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ingenious hidden message ⓘ meta-puzzle structure ⓘ |
| partOf | tradition of innovative cryptic crosswords ⓘ |
| publicationMedium | newspaper crossword page ⓘ |
| requiresSkill |
ability to detect meta-puzzle mechanisms
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advanced cryptic crossword solving ability ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
analysis by puzzle bloggers
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discussion in crossword communities ⓘ |
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