The Telegraph: How To Solve a Cryptic Crossword: Mastering cryptic crosswords made easy (The Telegraph Puzzle Books)

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. – ASIN: 0600636631 | ISBN13: 9780600636632 | ISBN-13: 978-0600636632