Publisher's Synopsis
This book teaches beginners how to solve cryptic crosswords. It provides a structured learning programme for acquiring the skills needed to solve clues. It starts with the basic ideas and simplest types of clue, and builds sequentially to the advanced aspects of clue solving. Each topic is followed by exercises to reinforce the key learning points and every chapter ends with practice puzzles to consolidate learning. The book is designed to make learning how to solve cryptic puzzles easy and accessible, includes reference tools to support solving puzzles and explains how readers can further develop their solving expertise.
