What does say mean in cryptic crosswords?

What does say mean in cryptic crosswords?

Taking this one stage further, the clue word can hint at the word or words to be abbreviated rather than giving the word itself. For example: "About" for C or CA (for "circa"), or RE. "Say" for EG, used to mean "for example".

What is a Spooner?

Definition of spooner. (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : one that uses a spoon implement spooners being rapid professional handlers of the shovel — Saturday Review. 2 : one that makes love by spooning.

What is a cryptic puzzle?

A cryptic crossword is a crossword puzzle in which each clue is a word puzzle in and of itself. In the United States, cryptics are sometimes known as "British-style" crosswords. Compilers of cryptic crosswords are commonly called "setters" in the UK.