The Telegraph: How To Solve a Cryptic Crossword: Mastering cryptic crosswords made easy

by Telegraph Media Group Ltd

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 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.

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 20, 2020

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A star rating that is unlikely surprise to anyone who has spent more than 5 minutes with me this month

[Prasad Rapaka · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is the best book among I have ever read on the subject. The best thing additionally I found is-- the author had given some tips for identification and solving variety of clues., and a list of common crosswordese. Though the book is addressed to the readers of the newspaper, Telegraph, it can be read by any solver, as setters generally follow the same rules while compiling these puzzles.

[Helen Jackman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do not hesitate to buy this book. I’ve never been able to do cryptic crosswords. Read this book and completed my first ever cryptic Telegraph crossword without a problem! Yes it took a couple of hours, but I’m still delighted.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read a few How-tos now and, effectively, they're all the same book.