The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords. Tim Moorey
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To my dear Pam, partner for over 50 years without whose…
(her no-nonsense modesty prevented me from completing this!)
Contents
2 Overview of Clues and Indicators
3 Clue Types and Indicators in Detail
5 Tips for Solving the Whole Puzzle
7 Ten Things to Consider When Stuck
10 Ten Especially Troublesome Words
11 Ten Ways to Raise Your Game
12 Recommended Books, Websites & Media
15 Difficulty Ranking in Newspapers