Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies

Put your cryptic-cracking skills to use!

With over 50 puzzles and 1,750 clues for you to conquer, Cryptic Crosswords 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 fundamentals rules to solve puzzles
• Build your solving skills - practice consistently on various grid types
• Tackle pesky anagrams - decodes anagram clues aplenty
• Use sums to find the answers - add and subtract letters to get the correct word
• Detect double definition - answer hints with more than one meaning
• Explore hidden messages - become a master at uncovering unseen solutions