Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies Author:Denise Sutherland Put your cryptic-cracking skills to use!With over 50 puzzles and 1,750 clues for you to conquer, Cryptic Crosswords 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 ... more »Solving Cryptic Crosswords for Dummies, this book will keep your brain busy for hours!Apply the basics ? use fundamental rules to solve puzzlesBuild your solving skills ? practise consistently on various grid typesTackle pesky anagrams ? decode anagram clues aplentyUse sums to find the answer ? add and subtract letters to get the correct wordDetect double definitions ? answer hints with more than one meaningExplore hidden messages ? become a master at uncovering unseen solutions « less