- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Elliot Right Way Books (15 Nov 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0716020130
- ISBN-13: 978-0716020134
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 388,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kevin Skinner explains cryptic crosswords and discusses the principles of 'double straight' clues, word exchanging, how to spot anagrams and a host of other stratagems which feature in every wily compiler's repertoire.
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Kevin Skinner is an experienced cryptic crossword compiler and solver.
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great introduction to cryptic crosswords.,
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This review is from: How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords (Right Way S.) (Paperback)
I have always wanted to be able solve cryptic crosswords, in particular those appearing on the back pages of the broadsheets. Solving these crosswords has always been an impossible task for me and I found it extremely frustrating. This book has however changed all of that. The book begins by clearly explaining the various types of clues encountered and more importantly the indicators used by the crossword compilers to indicate these clues. There are example crosswords consisting of only one type of clue which is great for practice. Once you have been introduced to the basics you are gently eased into complete crosswords of steadily increasing difficulty. Having explanations of how each answer is arrived at is easily the best feature of this book, it actually seems simple once you realise how clues are constructed. Another handy feature of the book is the lists of typical indicators for anagrams, word exchanges and abbreviations. These are excellent at helping you to spot the more subtle clue indicators. Overall I found this book to be an excellent guide to understanding and solving cryptic crosswords.
44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!,
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This review is from: How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords (Right Way S.) (Paperback)
If you want to learn how to solve these "bizarre" crosswords, this is a very good book. What I particularly liked was that after you had been taught a certain technique, there was a whole crossword devoted to this particular type of clue. After a few chapters there was then a revision chapter and revision crosswords, covering all sorts of clues taught to that point. A brilliant introduction to solving cryptics.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A solid introduction,
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This review is from: How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords (Right Way S.) (Paperback)
The learning curve of this book is pitched just right. Easily the best feature of the book are the sample puzzles, with answers explained on the following pages. There are 2 difficulty levels, tabloid and broadsheet, and this works well.He explains the various tricks of the trade clearly and concisely. Recommended.
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