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Longer pieces on the mechanics of cryptic clues: one clue type, one method, or one tool at a time. Every example is checked before it ships.
Every cryptic clue type, the indicator words that flag each one, and a step-by-step method that works on any clue, all illustrated with examples that genuinely check out.
The history, puzzle types, Toughie setters, Ximenean rules and solving method behind one of Britain's longest-running cryptic crosswords, plus where to find solutions.
Every cryptic crossword clue is built from one of ten wordplay patterns. Learn to spot each one, plus the rarer tricks that show up often enough to know on sight.
A full A to Z of the abbreviations that power cryptic crossword charades, containers and deletions, plus the indicator words that tell you one is in play.