Description: How To Crack Cryptic Crosswords by Vivien Hampshire Not only is doing crossword puzzles a great recessionary hobby because it costs very little to pursue, but solving a daily puzzle is good for your health: it has been shown to help reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimers, or at least delay its onset. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Are you baffled by cryptic crosswords? Do you want to increase your word power and exercise your brain, but cant always make any sense of the clues? This book is packed with all the know-how, hints and tricks you will ever need to help you find the right answers every time. From clever to cunning to downright devious, all the different types of clue are here, with tips on how to recognise them, interpret them and, of course, solve them! Not only is doing crossword puzzles a great recessionary hobby because it costs very little to pursue, but solving a daily puzzle is good for your health: it has been shown to help reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimers, or at least delay its onset. With around one hundred and fifty clues analysed and explained in full, you will soon be on your way to the satisfaction of completing your first crossword grid; impressing your family, friends and fellow commuters; and maybe even winning a prize! Notes Baffled by cryptic crosswords? This handy guide is packed with know-how, hints and tricks for deciphering the fiendishly clever clues, with over 150 examples analysed and explained in full. Author Biography Author Vivien Hampshire developed a fascination for cryptic crosswords by the age of ten, and has never looked back. She now cracks at least one puzzle every day (the more challenging and devious the better), collects and analyses some of the cleverest clues, and leads crossword workshops to help others learn to solve them. Vivien lives in Middlesex with her partner, an elderly cat, and far too many dictionaries. Table of Contents -Tools of the trade to get you started - Tackling anagrams - The answers in the question (looking for hidden words and letters) - Going backwards (reading words in reverse) - Recognising words with double meaning - Sounds familiar (looking out for homophones) - Letter maths (subtracting and adding letters) - Abbreviations commonly used - Looking out for foreign words Long Description Are you baffled by cryptic crosswords? Do you want to increase your word power and exercise your brain, but cant always make any sense of the clues? This book is packed with all the know-how, hints and tricks you will ever need to help you find the right answers every time. From clever to cunning to downright devious, all the different types of clue are here, with tips on how to recognise them, interpret them and, of course, solve them!Not only is doing crossword puzzles a great recessionary hobby because it costs very little to pursue, but solving a daily puzzle is good for your health: it has been shown to help reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimers, or at least delay its onset.With around one hundred and fifty clues analysed and explained in full, you will soon be on your way to the satisfaction of completing your first crossword grid; impressing your family, friends and fellow commuters; and maybe even winning a prize! Promotional "Headline" This book is packed with all the know-how, hints and tricks you will ever need to help you find the right answers to cryptic crosswords every time. Details ISBN1845285085 Author Vivien Hampshire Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 1845285085 ISBN-13 9781845285081 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 128 Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 793.732 Place of Publication London Imprint Robinson Subtitle Hints and Tips To Help You Find The Answers Short Title How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2013-06-20 Publisher Little Brown Publication Date 2013-06-19 NZ Release Date 2013-06-19 AU Release Date 2013-06-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136467821;
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Book Title: How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords: Hints and Tips to Help You Find the Answers
Item Height: 196mm
Item Width: 128mm
Author: Vivien Hampshire
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Games
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Publication Year: 2013
Item Weight: 100 g
Number of Pages: 128 Pages