Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies

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

Author Biography

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.