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by Peter Glass (Author)
40 original cryptic crosswords designed for fun and mental fitness! This is a book for all fans of cryptic crosswords, everywhere in the world. There are no British abbreviations or references, words with different spelling (such as those ending in ISE/IZE) are avoided or the expected spelling is clearly indicated after the clue. There are definitely no cricket references! All solutions are provided in full, with both a completed grid and annotations, so you can see the intent of the clue. All answers are also provided in "Keyed Answer Lookup" format, a feature designed by P. Leslie Aldridge, which allows you to look up the answer to a clue without seeing the other answers in the puzzle - a great help if you are stuck.
The book has been revised and updated November 2022.
There are a range of clues in the book, from some simpler double definitions to provide a way into the puzzle, to questions with more challenging wordplay to keep you guessing. Here you will find 40 puzzles that are challenging, will help keep your brain fit, and are a lot of fun!
If this is your first book of cryptic crosswords, it's a great place to start. There is a Cryptic Crosswords primer to get you started, and all answers are fully annotated so you can see the meaning behind the clues. There are plenty of clues for beginners and more advanced solvers.
