Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies by Denise Sutherland
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 fundamental rules to solve puzzles
- Build your solving skills - practise consistently on various grid types
- Tackle pesky anagrams - decode anagram clues aplenty
- Use sums to find the answer - add and subtract letters to get the correct word
- Detect double definitions - answer hints with more than one meaning
- Explore hidden messages - become a master at uncovering unseen solutions
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 Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies and Word Searches For Dummies.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781118305218 |
| ISBN 10 | 1118305213 |
| Title | Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies |
| Author | Denise Sutherland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 2012-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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