Put your cryptic-cracking skills to use! With over 50 puzzles and 1,750 clues for you to conquer, Cryptic Crossword Puzzles 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