This title shows anyone how they can learn the logic behind solving cryptic crossword clues. It covers all aspects of cryptic clues, from anagrams and homophones to synonyms, and includes explanatory articles, sample clauses, simple practice crosswords and full analysis of the solutions.

Have you always wondered how to do a cryptic crossword? Solving one maybe easier than you think thanks to this book. The Telegraph's Puzzle Editor, Chris Lancaster, shows how to crack cryptic crosswords in an easy-to-follow way. 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.

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. Expert crossword solver and setter, Tim Moorey, seeks to dispel the myth that cryptic crosswords are the preserve of the elite. In this new, easy guide, he demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue.

IT'S BIG AND IT'S CLEVER Crosswords of any variety can be addictive - and this new collection of cryptic puzzles will provide any crossword addict with a more than adequate daily fix of clues. Containing over 200 carefully constructed puzzles in an easy-to-use larger format, these books provide ideal portable entertainment. As always, if inspiration fails, the solutions to all the puzzles are included at the back.

A selection of 80 of the most stimulating and entertaining recent cryptic puzzles from the pages of the Daily Telegraph The Telegraph has been running cryptic crosswords for over half a century, and they still baffle, infuriate and delight readers on a daily basis. First appearance of these puzzles in book form.

IT'S BIG AND IT'S CLEVER Crosswords of any variety can be addictive - and this new collection of cryptic puzzles will provide any crossword addict with a more than adequate daily fix of clues. Containing over 200 carefully constructed puzzles in an easy-to-use larger format, these books provide ideal portable entertainment. As always, if inspiration fails, the solutions to all the puzzles are included at the back.

A selection of eighty of the most stimulating and entertaining recent cryptic challenges from the pages of the Daily Telegraph, which has been running these puzzles for over eighty years. They continue to baffle, infuriate and delight readers on a daily basis, and have proved perenially popular in book form.

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles An updated edition from expert crossword setter and experienced tutor, Tim Moorey, including 24 brand-new annotated practice crosswords.

80 cryptic crosswords selected from the Daily Telegraph puzzles. Answers are included at the back of the book.

80 cryptic crosswords from The Daily Telegraph setters (with the answers included at the back).