Cryptic crossword help

Book, workshop and free resources from Jennifer McNeice.

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!

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.

Free resources

Enjoy free cryptic reference guides on this site.
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​​​​​​Contronyms
Container indicators
1001 Homophones
Lists with explanation
1001 Cryptic letters
1001 Cryptic short words
Cryptic definitions
​Roman numerals
​These lists include explanation where the cryptic meaning isn't obvious.
Lists with interpretation
1001 Abbreviations
1001 Cryptic names
Contronyms
Elemental symbols
​Gramograms
​These lists include possible cryptic meanings.
Lists of examples
1001 Anagram indicators
1001 Homonyms
1001 Homophones
Collective nouns
Container indicators
Cryptic alphabets
Heteronyms
Palindromes
Reversals and indicators
Spoonerisms
Subtraction indicators
​Zodiac signs
​These lists include lots of self-explanatory examples.