"two-speed crossword" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: two-speed crosswords [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} two-speed crossword (plural two-speed crosswords)
  1. A crossword puzzle allowing the solver to choose from two sets of clues: simple or cryptic.
    Sense id: en-two-speed_crossword-en-noun-KMUuymu7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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