Hello! I haven't been on SG in ages. I'm getting back because I've recently gotten really into "Cryptic Crosswords" and want victims friends to play my puzzles :) I hope that Hollow Knight: Silksong will entice you to play, but really the puzzle is sort of the main point.

This is the first one that I ever set, so I have no idea if the difficulty is too high or too low. Feedback on that is appreciated. Also, feel free to leave help and hints in comments here or on Crosshare.

Link to the puzzle: https://crosshare.org/crosswords/nf71xTCDz1TJspd6Nf8S/hollow-cross-silktongue
The answer to clue 3-D will be the giveaway code (so it goes into https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/[...]/hollow-knight-silksong)

If you are new to cryptic crosswords or you have no idea what they are, I recommend "Minute Cryptic"'s basic guide here: https://www.minutecryptic.com/guide

You can also play their daily clue as a (definitely better constructed ;) warmup

PSA: A lot of people are having trouble with the capitalization of the answer. Please see this comment: https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/n1uYl/cryptic-crossword-for-hollow-knight-silksong-giveaway-until-nov-29/search?page=2#zu1yAcX

It looks like if you are on Chrome and want to try different options, you may have to do it in Incognito mode

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Do you like cryptic crosswords?

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I didn't know what they were, now I think I will like them...
I didn't know what they were, and I liked it better that way

so, i get how i got 1a and 5a. im not sure how i got 1d, like, i almost see it but it eludes me. i feel like 6a is obvious, but not sure if its cryptic. it seems like it must be right given how 3d is forming up, but some of how 3d is composing seems backwards? first cryptic crossword, so thanks for the pain i guess lol

1 month ago
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Ha I'm flattered to have been your introduction :D The clueing for 3d is the weakest for sure, I initially planned to not have any clue for it at all besides "this is your code"

1 month ago
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I solved the puzzle (I would say I had more luck than knowledge...πŸ˜…), got the message, but stuck on that one... 😬 Any chace we will get a hint on that?

1 month ago
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if u got 3d, thats the code for the GA.
forgive me if i misunderstood ur issue

1 month ago
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no, I got the 3-D clue, which is revealed when you solve the whole puzzle, but If I understood that correctly, thats one more thing to solve and I dont get it... πŸ˜…

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If you put the code into https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/[CODE HERE]/hollow-knight-silksong you can access the giveaway!

There's a MINOR thing to work out at that point still, with a MAJOR hint for that in the clue for 3d

1 month ago
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ohshit. you were right... 😁

1 month ago
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Done, btw I could reveal whole puzzle with the button, dunno what were requirements for that.

1 month ago
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Yeah unfortunately I only found out after having created it already :/ Let's just say it's an honour system for now. I'll try a different website next time

1 month ago
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I still don't get it :(

1 month ago
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OMG thank you for this hint finally got it

1 month ago
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Me neither, looks like another riddle inside that 3d answer.

1 month ago
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Still trying to figure out too lol

1 month ago
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There's only one extra bit to pick up!

1 month ago
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I'm trying! (maybe I'm kinda dumb or wasted up my last bits of brain on that crossword lol)

1 month ago
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Bump for solved

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Bump that was fun :D

1 month ago
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Bump for solved the crossword but confused on the code.

1 month ago
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Ah yup. Got it. Thanks. Bump for solved.

1 month ago
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Bump ;)

1 month ago
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Bump. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

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Bump for solved !

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Apiary's cricket official gives a jolt (4)

Hope I did that right

1 month ago
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I think so ;) Bump?

1 month ago
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Yup!

Apiary -> Bee -> B
Cricket Official -> Umpire -> Ump
B + Ump = Bump

Bump: a light blow or a jolting collision

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bump

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Bump! :)

1 month ago
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Neat puzzle, bump!

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Bump for solved

1 month ago
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Bump. That 5 across was great.

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Thank you! This was fun

1 month ago
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solved but capitals stucked. i couldnt understand not much to hint.

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Boop ^^

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I feel dumb. Solved it. Thought I understood the clue given. Tried a few ways that seemed to make a lot of sense but none work, maybe try again tomorrow, tilted a bit XD

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Bump!

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huh, it says that i solved it but when i put 3d it doesnt work...

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You need to try playing around with the capitals

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Hill rough endlessly (4)

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I gotta say I'm stumped on this one

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Puzzles like this arent my thing, but thanks regardless!

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Bump πŸ˜‰

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Bump!

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Bump!

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