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Noun
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A cruciverbalist or crossword fan who shares Ximenes's beliefs about fair crossword setting.

Adjective
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Of or pertaining to the cryptic crossword style used and defined by "Ximenes" (Derrick Somerset Macnutt), whereby an acceptable cryptic clue must have a precise definition, a fair and strictly grammatical subsidiary indication, and no redundant elements beyond these.

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