Have you always wondered how to do a cryptic crossword?
Solving one maybe easier than you think thanks to this book.
The Telegraph's Puzzle Editor, Chris Lancaster, shows how to crack cryptic crosswords in an easy-to-follow way.
This simple-to-use guide will help you solve any cryptic crossword, whether you're a complete beginner or a puzzler seeking to expand your knowledge. This book features:
- Explanations of the common clue devices, including double definitions, hidden clues, charades, subtractions, homophones and container-and-contents clues
- Work-throughs of practice crosswords
- Tips for spotting each variety of clue
- The top 10 solving tips you need to know
- Advice on reference materials and taking your puzzling to the next level
- Chris's top-12 solving tips
- Appendices of useful lists including single-letter abbreviations and a glossary of common 'crosswordese'
Whether you're a novice or an inveterate puzzle lover, this is the perfect crossword solving guide for all.
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- Authors:
- Telegraph Media Group Ltd
- Year Published:
- 2020
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9780600636632
- Number of Pages:
- 240
- Publication Date:
- 04/06/2020
- Publisher:
- Octopus Publishing Group
- Series:
- The Telegraph Puzzle Books
- Publication Date:
- 04/06/2020
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9780600636632