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Cryptic Code-breaker book

Cryptic code-breaker includes everything you need to start solving cryptic crosswords.

This is a 'how-to' book with a strong focus on technique. You don't need a vast vocabulary or general knowledge to start solving!

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Cryptic Code-breaker workshop

Discover how to solve cryptic crosswords in a workshop with the author of Cryptic Code-breaker, Jennifer McNeice. You will enjoy lots of 'aha' moments as we unravel the secrets of cryptic language and solve cryptic clues. This workshop is aimed at beginners.

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Free resources

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Subtraction indicators
Reversals and indicators
Cryptic definitions

Lists with explanation
where the cryptic meaning isn't obvious.
1001 Cryptic letters
1001 Cryptic short words
Cryptic definitions
Roman numerals

Lists with interpretation
include possible cryptic meanings.
1001 Abbreviations
1001 Cryptic names
Contronyms
Elemental symbols
Gramograms

Lists of examples
include self-explanatory examples.
1001 Anagram indicators
1001 Homonyms
1001 Homophones
Collective nouns
Container indicators
Cryptic alphabets
Heteronyms
Palindromes
Reversals and indicators
Spoonerisms
Subtraction indicators
Zodiac signs