Cryptic crosswords combine regular trivia with wordplay in a wildly creative spin! Many popular newspapers feature these games, but not many are able to decipher their clever clues.
This beginner's guide contains:
A slow walkthrough of popular wordplay
Highlighted clues to help you recognize indicator words
Over 20 puzzles with fun themes
Several helpful charts to learn common abbreviations
Every puzzle has an answer key along with a HINT key to help you figure out what kind of wordplay to use.
These games are so much fun, and if you like crosswords but are looking for something more unique, you'll definitely fall in love with cryptic crosswords!