Learn how to solve cryptic crosswords with this interactive app, starting with the basic ideas and easiest types of clue. Learn cryptic crosswords consists of six chapters that take you step by step through every aspect of solving cryptic clues. How each type of clue works is clearly explained and supported by examples, with simple diagrams to illustrate key ideas. Each topic is followed by interactive exercises and practice clues designed to reinforce the learning points, and each chapter ends with a practice puzzle to consolidate your learning. The final chapter explains how to develop your solving skills further. It ends with a selection of newspaper puzzles and is followed by an extensive set of reference tools to use when solving. Cryptic crosswords are fun to do and give the brain a good work out, exercising the memory and thinking skills, making new connections and extending vocabulary and general knowledge. Learn cryptic crosswords will lead you to an enjoyable and stimulating new pastime.
Really helpful, wish I had found this sooner!
Growing up, I'd watch in awe as my dad solve cryptic crosswords effortlessly. The answers never made sense to me. So one day he showed me how an anagram works in a clue. Later I tired on my own and other clue types made no sense to my young mind. This app will teach you the tricks, hidden meanings, structures used in cryptic crosswords in fun and engaging way. It's like having my dad explain it to me! :) Highly recommend.
United StatesSolved!
Deserves 10 stars! Clear, step by step. With practice exercises. Easy to mark your progress and review. Finally learning how to solve cryptics after years.
United StatesDefinitely recommend for crossword enthusiasts
I love my NYT crosswords, so when someone told me about cryptics, I rushed to look up some puzzles and was immediately confused. I didn’t even know where to begin. This app is exactly what I need to understand the ins and outs of cryptic cross wording. I love the practice activities and the patient and clear explanation of the various clue types. Could not recommend more strongly.
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I love the substantial amount of bananas.
United StatesGreat content hidden cost
App is free to download but to get content requires a purchase. Wouldn’t be a big deal if a) they’d been up front about it or b) didn’t already have a bunch of other apps out there. Seems self defeating to charge people money to enable them to spend more money on your other products
United StatesGreat app that actually teaches you!
These can be tricky to learn and this is a fun way - very gratifying when you start getting it!
United StatesAmazing resource
As a lover of word play and American style crosswords, I’ve wanted to get into cryptics but couldn’t make any headway in learning how to identify and answer clues. Almost immediately this app has helped me improve. I’m only on Chapter 2 (out of 7) but I already feel confident giving this a 5 star rating!
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