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Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies

ISBN: 978-0-730-38470-0

March 2020

208 pages

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Description
  • Complete puzzles with confidence!
  • From easy to medium to difficult puzzles
  • Keep your brain fit and healthy

Master the cryptic crossword at any difficulty level

Even experienced crossword solvers struggle with cryptics. Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies helps all crossword lovers—from casual to expert— master the feats of mental gymnastics required to conquer these puzzles. Packed with clear explanations, helpful hints and practice grids, this book explains how to approach cryptic crosswords in a clear and logical manner.

Inside...

  • Information on the mental benefits of solving cryptic crosswords
  • Tips on how to identify different kinds of clues
  • Worked examples and clear explanations
  • Reference lists to help you decipher the cryptic code
  • Hints to help you on your way if you're stuck
About the Author

Denise Sutherland is a syndicated puzzle author. Her crosswords, word searches and other puzzles appear in a range of publications around the world, and she has written many puzzle books, including Cryptic Crossword Puzzles For Dummies and Word Searches For Dummies.