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The Telegraph: How To Solve a Cryptic Crossword

Mastering cryptic crosswords made easy
By Telegraph Media Group Ltd
Series: The Telegraph Puzzle Books
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The Telegraph: How To Solve a Cryptic Crossword by Telegraph Media Group Ltd offers a witty and engaging guide to mastering the art of the cryptic crossword. This book unravels the secrets behind those perplexing clues using clever explanations and humorous insights, making the complex world of cryptic puzzles approachable and fun. It's an ideal resource for both novices and seasoned solvers looking to sharpen their skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a good mental challenge mixed with wit and humour. It's perfect for those who delight in the intricate wordplay and cleverness of cryptic crosswords, offering insights and techniques to help you master them. Whether you're a novice looking to crack the code or a seasoned solver seeking to refine your skills, this guide provides a humorous and engaging approach to one of the most enjoyable pastimes.

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The Telegraph: How To Solve a Cryptic Crossword

A guide to solving Telegraph Cryptic crosswords

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Have you always wondered how to do a cryptic crossword?

Solving one may be easier than you think thanks to this book.

The Telegraph: How to Solve a Cryptic Crossword by Telegraph Media Group Ltd presents an easy-to-follow method by The Telegraph's Puzzle Editor, Chris Lancaster, to crack cryptic crosswords.

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 features:

  • 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.

Series: The Telegraph Puzzle Books

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The Telegraph: How To Solve a Cryptic Crossword by the Telegraph Media Group Ltd is appreciated for its humour and practical guidance in solving cryptic crosswords. Readers find it to be an engaging and entertaining resource that blends instruction with wit. The book is recommended for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts of cryptic puzzles, offering insightful hints and tips.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780600636632

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hamlyn

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 168g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

The Telegraph is the one of the UK's most popular daily broadsheets, with a daily circulation of over 350,000 readers. It was the first quality newspaper in the UK to publish a daily crossword, in 1925.

The new Telegraph Puzzles site is at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/, offering access to their archive of over 17,000 puzzles.

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