The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 5

Author: Telegraph Media Group Ltd
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 9780600636137
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Test your analytical skills with 100 new challenging cryptic crosswords from The Telegraph. The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 5 is perfect for any spare moment, with puzzles to entertain experienced and new puzzlers alike. The fifth title in the Telegraph cryptic crosswords series, with all new puzzles for 2019. Perfect for puzzle fans and crossword lovers.

The Daily Telegraph Cryptic Crossword

Author: Daily Telegraph
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Adult
ISBN: 9780330442596
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Offers a selection of eighty entertaining cryptic challenges from the pages of the Daily Telegraph.

The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords

Author: Tim Moorey
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007565097
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
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.

The Telegraph Killer Sudoku 1

Author: THE TELEGRAPH
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 9780600626497
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Brace your braincells for the ultimate mental workout with this collection of killer sudoku from the Telegraph.

The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 8

Author: Telegraph Media Group Ltd
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 9780600636908
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Flex your mental muscles with this latest collection of cryptic crosswords from the pages of The Telegraph. Whether you're looking to sharpen your analytical skills, or simply pass the time on a quiet Sunday morning, The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 8 is the ideal puzzle book to have by your side. With 100 puzzles to choose from, this cryptic collection will provide hours of entertainment for beginners and experts alike.

The Sunday Telegraph General Knowledge Crossword Book

Author:
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Adult
ISBN: 9780330391344
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
This title gathers together 120 general knowledge crosswords designed to baffle and bewilder even the most experienced puzzler. Pit your wits against the clever Telegraph setters - but don't be too alarmed if inspiration fails as all the answers are included at the back

How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords

Author: Kevin Skinner
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 9780716022084
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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!

The Telegraph: How To Solve a Cryptic Crossword

Author: Telegraph Media Group Ltd
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 0600637077
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
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.

Learn How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords: A Course for Beginners

Author: Henry Howarth
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0992738202
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
This A4 book teaches beginners how to solve cryptic crosswords. It starts with the simplest ideas and easiest types of cryptic clue, and gradually builds to the advanced aspects of clue solving. This approach makes learning easier. Written explanations are supported by diagrams, each topic is followed by exercises to reinforce the key learning points, and every chapter ends with practice puzzles to consolidate skill development. The book will provide you with a comprehensive, structured learning route to an enjoyable and stimulating pastime.

Word Play

Author: Gyles Brandreth
Publisher: Coronet
ISBN: 1473620317
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 231

Book Description
'No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.' Only words can do that. Words are magic. Words are fun. Join Gyles Brandreth - wit and word-meister, Just A Minute regular, One Show reporter, denizen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, founder of the National Scrabble Championships, patron of The Queen's English Society, QI, Room 101, Have I Got News For You and Pointless survivor - on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet ride around the awesome world of words and wordplay. Puns, palindromes, pangrams, Malaprops, euphemisms, mnemonics, acronyms, anagrams, alphabeticals, Tweets, verbiage, verbarrhea - if you can name it, you should find it here, along with the longest, shortest, wittiest, wildest, oldest, latest, oddest, most interesting and most memorable words in the English language - the richest, most remarkable language ever known.