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Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies
| Full title: | Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies |
|---|---|
| ISBN: | 9781118305218 |
| ISBN 10: | 1118305213 |
| Authors: | Sutherland, Denise |
| Publisher: | For Dummies |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Num. pages: | 176 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Language: | en |
| Published on: | 2012 |
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Synopsis
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 â use fundamental rules to solve puzzles
- Build your solving skills â practise consistently on various grid types
- Tackle pesky anagrams â decode anagram clues aplenty
- Use sums to find the answer â add and subtract letters to get the correct word
- Detect double definitions â answer hints with more than one meaning
- Explore hidden messages â become a master at uncovering unseen solutions