How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords

Author: Kevin Skinner

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Crack those cryptic clues!

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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!

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Kevin Skinner is an experienced cryptic crossword compiler and solver.

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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 cluesDouble meaning cluesWord exchange cluesHomophone cluesAnagramsAnd all the other clever clues beloved of crossword compilersWork 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!