How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords

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A01=Kevin Skinner
Author_Kevin Skinner
Category=WDKC
crossword clues
crossword hint
double straight clues
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eq_isMigrated=2
eq_nobargain
homophone clues
How to solve a cryptic crossword
Moorey
Quick cryptic crosswords
Telegraph crossword answer
Times crossword answer

Product details

  • ISBN 9780716022084
  • Weight: 118g
  • Dimensions: 135 x 199mm
  • Publication Date: 30 Oct 2008
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Expert crossword compiler and solver Kevin Skinner shows in easy steps how to solve those trickier puzzles. Once you recognize the type of clue used, you're half way to finding the answer. Learn to spot:

• Double straight clues
• Double meaning clues
• Word exchange clues
• Homophone clues
• Anagrams
• And all the other clever clues beloved of crossword compilers

Work your way through the example crosswords provided and hone your new-found skills. The explanations show how the answers are arrived at, so you can see precisely how each clue works. Next time you come across a clue of the same type, you'll be able to tease out the answer for yourself and beat the compiler at their own game!

Kevin Skinner is an experienced cryptic crossword compiler and solver.

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