A comprehensive "how-to" manual to introduce beginners to the world of cryptic crosswords, as well as a collection of the best of Cox & Rathvon's puzzles from Atlantic Monthly -- published here in book form for the first time.
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A comprehensive "how-to" manual to introduce beginners to the world of cryptic crosswords, as well as a collection of the best of Cox & Rathvon's puzzles from Atlantic Monthly -- published here in book form for the first time.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent beginner's introduction to cryptic crosswords,
By A Customer
This review is from: Random House Guide to Cryptic Crosswords: How to Solve America's Trickiest Puzzles, Plus 65 of Cox & Rathvon's. . . (Other) (Paperback)
The American crosswording public is largely unfamiliar with
the cryptic crossword, and are baffled when one turns up.
No more! Cox and Rathvon introduce us to this clever and
entertaining form of wordplay, taking a very effective
phased approach, teaching us the tricks one by one until
we're ready to set off on our own.
The book also includes eight practice puzzles and 65 full-sized
puzzles, graded by difficulty.
Anyone who loves word games will want this book. But beware! You'll become hooked
on cryptic crosswords; don't say I didn't warn you!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
how-to,
By Judy Weightman (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Random House Guide to Cryptic Crosswords: How to Solve America's Trickiest Puzzles, Plus 65 of Cox & Rathvon's. . . (Other) (Paperback)
Cox and Rathvon are the best in the biz at cryptic crosswords, and this is an excellent introduction to their work. They have written a very clear and helpful explanation for how cluing works in cryptics, and also a variety of puzzles to practice with, ranging from those for rank beginners to some "variety" cryptics that will challenge savvy, experienced solvers.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very fun,
This review is from: Random House Guide to Cryptic Crosswords: How to Solve America's Trickiest Puzzles, Plus 65 of Cox & Rathvon's. . . (Other) (Paperback)
I got this book as a gift and it was a hit. Cryptic crosswords, if you've never done them, are a real hoot and having a primer is a must before tackling them. This provides the primer and said "hoot".
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