Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Introduction

Part 1:

Crossword Basics

1     Terminology

2     Overview of Clues and Indicators

3     Clue Types and Indicators in Detail

4     Tips for Solving Clues

5     Tips for Solving the Whole Puzzle

6     The Knowledge

7     Ten Things to Consider When Stuck

Part 2:

Mastering the Finer Points

8     Finer Points: by Clue Type

9     Finer Points: General

10   Ten Especially Troublesome Words

11   Ten Ways to Raise Your Game

Part 3:

Practice Time

12   Recommended Books, Websites & Media

13   Practice Clues by Type

14   Practice Puzzles

15   Difficulty Ranking in Newspapers

Part 4:

Appendices

1     List of Abbreviations

2     Solutions: Practice Clues

3     Solutions: Practice Puzzles

4     Thanks

Index

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