In Britain crossword puzzles quickly developed their own style. They were much more difficult than the American variety and soon the cryptic crossword puzzle became established and rapidly gained popularity. The generally considered governing rules for cryptic puzzles were laid down and to this day compilers of cryptic puzzles know how to play with people's minds by twisting and turning words into cryptic clues.

In Brittanje het blokkiesraaisels gou 'n nuwe styl ontwikkel. Hulle was baie moeiliker as die Amerikaners s'n en weldra is die kriptiese blokkiesraaisel aanvaar, terwyl dit vinnig in gewildheid toegeneem het. Die algemene oorwo� re�ls vir kriptiese blokkiesraaisels is bepaal en tot vandag toe weet die samestellers van kriptiese raaisels hoe om met mense se koppe te smokkel, deur met die strengel en verdraaiing van woorde, kriptiese leidrade te skep.