Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords

Häftad, Engelska, 201812-15 år

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Beskrivning

“The best ‘how to solve’ book available” Richard Browne, former Crossword Editor The TimesAn updated edition from expert crossword setter and experienced tutor, Tim Moorey, including 24 annotated practice crosswords.Cryptic crosswords are no longer the preserve of the elite: in this easy-to-use guide, Tim demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue.With clear pictorially presented explanations for many clues, you can revel in the deep satisfaction that comes from finishing cryptic crossword puzzles.Designed to apply to the solving of any cryptic crossword, this book develops and expands Tim’s first book, How to Master The Times Crossword, and is designed to guide the cryptic crossword beginner to an enriched solving experience. 24 clearly annotated practice puzzles from different newspaper and magazine sourcesMany new hints and tips to help every solverGreatly expanded lists e.g. of those all-important abbreviations you should know10 top tips from a champion solver on how to tackle a typical daily crypticUp-to-date sections on the latest help available online eg smartphone and tablet appsIn-depth and clear explanations of every clue and puzzle answerSuitable for children as an introduction to cryptics

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-10-04
Mått:129 x 198 x 13 mm
Vikt:170 g
Ålder:12-15
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:12-15
Serie:Times Crosswords
Antal sidor:240
Upplaga:2
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:9780008285579
Miljömärkning:Produced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.) Produced in the UK using 100% renewable electricity.

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Mer om författaren

For over 20 years, Tim Moorey has been teaching children and adults of all abilities how to solve cryptics. This experience is the proven basis for the teaching methods used in this book.Tim has been solving cryptic crosswords for over 60 years. His setting career started when he submitted puzzles to the London Evening News. Tim joined The Sunday Times team in 1991 and now sets crosswords as Mephisto and Howzat in various publications. He is Clue Judge for the Times Crossword Club and has won the monthly Observer Azed contest many times and been joint winner in the annual competition twice. Tim runs crossword workshops for solvers of all abilities.

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“The best ‘how to solve’ book available” Richard Browne, former Crossword Editor The Times

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