Cryptic Crossword Puzzles For Dummies

Put your cryptic-cracking skills to use! With over 50 puzzles and 1,750 clues for you to conquer, Cryptic Crossword Puzzles for Dummies is filled with cryptics that range from (relatively) simple to expert-level, along with brief explanations of the most common types of clues and helpful hints on how to solve them. Used on its own or as a companion to Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies, this book will keep your brain busy for hours!

Apply the basics: use fundamental rules to solve puzzlesBuild your solving skills: practise consistently on various grid typesTackle pesky anagrams: decode anagram clues aplentyUse sums to find the answer: add and subtract letters to get the correct wordDetect double definitions: answer hints with more than one meaningExplore hidden messages: become a master at uncovering unseen solutions