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The cryptic crossword world explained the fun and easy way

Even expert crossword-solvers struggle with cryptics. The clues can often seem nonsensical, mysterious and infuriating, but finally cracking them is immensely satisfying. Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is designed to help even the most casual crossword lover master these mental feats of gymnastics. Packed with clear explanations, helpful hints, and practice crosswords, the book explains how to approach these problems in a clear and logical manner, providing hints on identifying the different kinds of clues and tips on how to solve them.

  • Explains cryptic crosswords, from the (relatively) simple to advanced puzzles
  • Guides readers through common and not-so-common clues to help decipher even the most confusing cryptics
  • Illustrates the top tips, tricks, and clues to cracking any cryptic
  • Includes practice puzzles to put your new skills to the test
  • Covers both Commonwealth and U.S. style cryptics and highlights the subtle differences between each

    • Cryptic crosswords have emerged as one of today's most popular brainteasers, and Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is the one-stop resource for becoming a puzzle pro.

    ISBN-13: 9780730384700

    Media Type: Paperback

    Publisher: Wiley

    Publication Date: 03-30-2020

    Pages: 208

    Product Dimensions: 0.55(w) x 0.85(h) x 0.05(d)

    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.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction 1

    Part 1: Diving Into the World of Cryptic Crosswords 5

    Chapter 1: Introducing Cryptic Crosswords 7

    Chapter 2: Untangling Anagrams 23

    Chapter 3: Charade Clues: Piecing Together Linked Words 33

    Chapter 4: Putting Words Inside Words 45

    Chapter 5: Using Subtraction 53

    Chapter 6: Examining Reversals 61

    Chapter 7: Decoding Homophones 69

    Chapter 8: Interpreting Double Definitions 79

    Chapter 9: Revealing Hidden Words 89

    Chapter 10: Letter Gathering: Abbreviations and Other Oddments 97

    Chapter 11: Enjoying Cryptics Around the Globe 111

    Part 2: Sample Cryptic Crosswords 119

    Chapter 12: Easy Peasy Cryptics 121

    Chapter 13: Challenging Cryptics 139

    Chapter 14: Treacherous Cryptics 149

    Part 3: Hints and Answers 159

    Chapter 15: Hints 161

    Chapter 16: Answers 167

    Part 4: The Part of Tens 173

    Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Being a Better Solver 175

    Chapter 18: Ten (Plus Two!) Puzzling Resources 181

    Appendix: Word Lists 187