The Guardian Cryptic Crosswords 1: A collection of more than 100 perplexing puzzles (Guardian Puzzle Books)

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Most of these will help, but they vary in the extent to which the description of clues precisely matches what the setters say they are doing, and the quality of the detailed analysis. Sit back, unwind and relax with this memory-enhancing puzzle book to improve creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. A recent (end of 2009) book from Colin Dexter, which has some useful advice but misses out some pretty basic points and includes some poor clues.

million readers do the Daily Mail puzzles each day, and the Daily Mail's quick crossword series has sold over 450,000 copies to date. Flex your mental muscles with this latest collection of cryptic crosswords from the pages of The Telegraph.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. Containing 250 crossword puzzles and helpful wire-binding to sit the puzzle pages flat, this book provides hours of entertainment, with the extra benefit of sharpening your vocabulary, general knowledge and mental acuity. Discover the wonders of the paranormal with this collection of spellbinding puzzles and brain-training activities, here to focus your mind and inspire creativity. Packed with over 130 crosswords covering a variety of topics as well as special fantasy-themed bonus puzzles, this book is designed to help you rise to the level of crossword wizard as you unravel the solutions one clue at a time.

Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who'd like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues.Clever kids can put their brain through its paces as there's plenty of content to test their word power. The aim of this 64-page magazine is to ease you in gently to the intriguing world of the cryptic crossword. Challenge yourself with this set of 200 cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors. These printable puzzles are downloadable versions of the now discontinued Cryptic Crosswords magazine. Fairly brief coverage of clue types, with lots of sample puzzles and answers which include explanations.

Stimulate your mind and unlock the secrets of the magic world as you embark on this spellbinding journey. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those whod like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues. It’s possibly a bit dry as there are no tutorial puzzles, and quite old now – but I’m sure it could teach a beginner quite a lot. I'd prefer crosswords that don't have many references to obscure words (or words that might be more geared towards British English - I'm from Canada).Our range includes everything from cryptic crosswords books to quick crosswords that you can fire off as part of your daily commute. This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills. Biography: The Telegraph is the one of the UK's most popular daily broadsheets, with a daily circulation of over 350,000 readers.