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To play along, head to the cryptic crossword online: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/cryptic-crossword/377 Being a cryptic crossword beginner can be a bit daunting. Many of the clues make no sense and there seems to be so many little tricks to learn. In this video, The Saturday Paper's crossword setter, Liam Runnalls, takes us through a ...

Simon goes back to basics and works through the Quick Cryptic from The Times. Plenty of explanations/tips here for those who are new to cryptic crosswords.

It's just past midnight here in the UK on Feb 13th and Simon, foolishly, decides to record a "quick" live-solve of the just-published Times crossword.... It proves to take rather longer than hoped but, for all that, it is a sensational puzzle full of wonderful wordplay. We would be very grateful to any viewers who might consider supporting us ...

We go through the basics of cryptic crossword clues: The rule (yes, there's just one!); the basic conventions; useful tips; clue types. This is an excellent how-to guide for anyone interested in getting into cryptics. The puzzle used is the Quick Cryptic no 2,000 by Des from The Times.

We talk through the solve of today's Times Crossword. This is a difficult puzzle with a fair amount of esoteric vocabulary! We would be very grateful to any viewers who might consider supporting us by becoming patrons of the channel on Patreon. Our page can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecr... If you have a puzzle you'd like ...

Simon takes a look at The Times crossword from 26 April 2019. It all goes ok except for one issue with a spelling.... FOLLOW US Twitter: #crypticcracking SUPPORT US + ACCESS EXCLUSIVE "CRACKING THE CRYPTIC" PUZZLES/VIDEOS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic SEND US PUZZLES TO SOLVE/CONTACT US crackingthecryptic@gmail.com ...

Simon starts at the very beginning, explaining how to solve the Quick Cryptic that appeared in The Times on 29 Dec 17.

The puzzlemakers Anna Shechtman and Erik Agard break down how cryptic crosswords work and decode this style’s double clues. Still haven’t subscribed to The New Yorker on YouTube http://bit.ly/newyorkeryoutubesub How to Solve Cryptic Crossword Puzzles | The New Yorker

You can play the crossword featured in the video at the link below: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent?puzzleDate=20211218#!202112 Thanks to Mike Hutchinson for the recommendation and to Methuselah for creating such a beautiful puzzle. Mark has released his latest solve of The Times Club Monthly Special ...

A beginner's guide to Cryptic Crosswords, by the renowned compiler Christine Lovatt. Ever wondered how to solve a cryptic clue? Learn some of the tricks here, and you'll be a pro in no time! - Want to subscribe to our amazing Cryptic Collection magazine? Click here https://subscriptions.lovattspuzzles.com.au/productlist.aspx?cat_id=271 - For ...

Simon guides us through The Times Crossword on Bank Holiday Monday (27 Aug 18) and explains his thought process for each clue.

If you've ever looked at a CRYPTIC CROSSWORD and thought "what is going on?

*** Bonus Video *** Simon has a crack at Saturday 12 March cryptic crossword from The Independent. It's been recommended to us by their crossword editor Mike Hutchinson, it's by Rodriguez and it's absolutely brilliant. Give the puzzle a try at the link below: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent This puzzle is ...

Simon works through The Times cryptic crossword on 21 June 2019 with an emphasis on the basics of how to solve these puzzles. SUPPORT US + ACCESS EXCLUSIVE "CRACKING THE CRYPTIC" PUZZLES/VIDEOS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic SEND US PUZZLES TO SOLVE/CONTACT US crackingthecryptic@gmail.com FOLLOW US Twitter: #crypticcracking ...

Mark looks at the Times Quick Cryptic for 31st July, explaining the basics for those starting out on the cryptic trail.

*** Today's Puzzle *** In a bonus video, Simon attempts a recent Independent crossword by Filbert - this was recommended to us by the Independent crossword editor, Mike Hutchinson. And it is VERY clever! Give it a try at the link below: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent This puzzle appeared on 24 July 2022 ...

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Ever wanted to learn how to solve cryptic crosswords but thought they were too hard? Our crossword setter Liam Runnalls is a firm believer that solving cryptics can be easier than solving regular crosswords. Anyone can do it – all you need is a basic understanding of wordplay. This weekend you can discover the art of wordplay in a clue-by ...

Simon walks through the solve of today's cryptic crossword from The Times. SUPPORT US + ACCESS EXCLUSIVE "CRACKING THE CRYPTIC" PUZZLES/VIDEOS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic SEND US PUZZLES TO SOLVE/CONTACT US crackingthecryptic@gmail.com FOLLOW US Twitter: #crypticcracking @crypticcracking The Times Crossword twitter can ...

Today's puzzle is The Times crossword on 28 June 2019. SUPPORT US + ACCESS EXCLUSIVE "CRACKING THE CRYPTIC" PUZZLES/VIDEOS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic SEND US PUZZLES TO SOLVE/CONTACT US crackingthecryptic@gmail.com FOLLOW US Twitter: #crypticcracking @crypticcracking SOFTWARE We sometimes use Duncan's Sudoku Solver ...

Simon solves today's cryptic crossword from The Times and talks through how to solve each clue. SUPPORT US + ACCESS EXCLUSIVE "CRACKING THE CRYPTIC" PUZZLES/VIDEOS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic SEND US PUZZLES TO SOLVE/CONTACT US crackingthecryptic@gmail.com FOLLOW US Twitter: #crypticcracking @crypticcracking SOFTWARE We ...

*** TODAY'S PUZZLE *** A fantastic achievement for The Sunday Times which has reached its 5000th Cryptic Crossword. Apparently there were 5 authors - we presume the likes of Dean Mayer and others - who compose the crossword most weekends. There are a lot of wonderful clues in this puzzle and Simon blames his brain for not unscrambling them more ...

Mark talks us through his solve of a puzzle with some extremely obscure answers - the Times on 25th May

We take a look at today's Independent Crossword by Hob. It has a hidden theme - can you spot it? A special welcome today if you watched the amazing Zoom lesson last night with Dave Gorman. You can play the puzzle here: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword-independent?puzzleDate=20210223#!202102 ...

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Simon discusses a few clues from today's crossword in The Times and explains, from first principles, how to read them correctly.

We live-solve The Times cryptic crossword on May 3 2019. This puzzle certainly explores some unusual parts of the dictionary. SUPPORT US + ACCESS EXCLUSIVE "CRACKING THE CRYPTIC" PUZZLES/VIDEOS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecryptic SEND US PUZZLES TO SOLVE/CONTACT US crackingthecryptic@gmail.com FOLLOW US Twitter: #crypticcracking ...

We take a look at a puzzle from The Independent this weekend. The puzzle is by Nimrod, a pseudonym for former Times crossword champion John Henderson - one of the very best setters of cryptic crosswords. John also appears in other publications under the name Enigmatist. We would be very grateful to any viewers who might consider supporting us ...

Bonus Puzzle As mentioned in yesterday's video, today Simon takes a look at a cryptic crossword from The Independent newspaper here in the UK. The puzzle was constructed by Hoskins and was recommended by Mike Hutchinson, the Indy's crossword editor. You can play the puzzle here: https://puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/cryptic-crossword ...

Simon explains how to solve The Times cryptic crossword on 21 February 2019. We would be very grateful to any viewers who might consider supporting us by becoming patrons of the channel on Patreon. Our page can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/crackingthecr... If you have a puzzle you'd like to see us solve, please either email or tweet ...

Simon explains how to correctly read the clues in The Times Quick Cryptic on 6 Feb 18 but lets you solve them.

Here's where you could try your hand at Io's crossword from today's Financial Times, no 17,385: https://t.co/VhaTczKR2o Now available: GAS 2! Now out, the second volume of GAS puzzles on our Cracking the Cryptic app. Brand new Genuinely Approachable Sudoku (GAS) puzzles by the channel’s GAS giants, has been released as an in-app purchase from ...

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Simon takes us through a solve of The Times cryptic crossword. Learn how the cryptic clues work, and see if you can solve some before he does! Our newest sudoku pack: GAS Now available: our GAS pack with brand new Genuinely Approachable Sudoku puzzles by clover!, Philip Newman, and Sam Cappleman-Lynes, an in-app purchase from the (free ...

Cryptic crosswords made easy. Become a genius at them in three minutes.

Explains how to use Crossword Compiler to make and fill grid suitable for a standard cryptic or quick puzzle, both automatically and then (semi-)manually. Demonstrates how to write clues, use clues from a database or dictionary, and anagram tools to help writing cryptic puzzles. Quick tour of key settings, print and export options. You can also ...

We take a look at last weekend's prize cryptic crossword from The Daily Telegraph. This puzzle was from a new setter, all the more remarkable because she is only 16 years old! And a very nice puzzle it is too - perfect for those trying to improve their cryptic skills.

Simon talks through the clues for today's puzzle. This video will be suitable for relative newcomers to cryptic crosswords.

This is a short video which teaches viewers how to tackle cryptic crosswords, covering clue structure, clue types and which newspapers to start on. This video is based on my experience solving, but I mapped across my understanding of clue types to a number of websites to ensure completeness and accuracy. All clues in this video are my own ...

Simon live-solves the puzzle at speed from the Bank Holiday Monday puzzle and then explains how to approach all the clues.

If you've ever wondered how to solve a CRYPTIC CROSSWORD and thought "what is going on?

The New York Times published a cryptic crossword! I solved it and talked through how to interpret each clue in greater depth than I do for the standard puzzles. If you're interested in learning to solve cryptics, this is the video for you! - If you'd like to directly support this channel, consider signing up to my Patreon to receive exclusive ...

If you've ever wondered how to solve a CRYPTIC CROSSWORD and thought "what is going on?

This video walks through the solve of a simple cryptic crossword puzzle. The video explains how each of the clue types encountered works. It explains that a cryptic clue contains two parts: a straight definition, and some cryptic wordplay. The straight clue is usually either at the start or the end of the clue, and identifying it can make ...

Supercharge your creative thinking skills by exploring a new world of wordplay - Cryptic Crosswords. A step-by-step, beginners guide to understanding anagram clues and how to identify the definition, indicator and fodder. A classic brain puzzle for word wizards of all ages. • Buy merch at Redbubble: http://redbubble.com/people/teachwonderful ...

Whether you’re looking for cryptic or quick crosswords or hoping to test your Sudoku skills, visit our puzzles page - now updated daily with new challenges and clues.

After publishing a posh - albeit easy - Telegraph crossword, I realised that beginners wouldn't really stand a chance. I have therefore chosen the second easiest cryptic crossword: the Sun. I realise many people might not want to buy the Sun - I did, in fact, try to buy the Mirror but couldn't find it - but the same principles apply whether the ...

My video works through some simple examples to help you understand the anagram clue for cryptic crosswords. When solving cryptic crosswords there are many types of clues, this video shows one type of clue i.e. the anagram clue. The cryptic crossword clue can usually be split into two halves, with both halves providing a different clue to the ...

I am joined by a special guest to solve the Guardian's Everyman cryptic crossword. Try it yourself here: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3912 Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/dbpuzzles Other crossword videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9k8UzvOHYJqJ2uj2gDboF1vHvBHQtTJG

Get three numbers into this Sudoku and you'll be flying along! You can try the puzzle here: https://app.crackingthecryptic.com/qJt7JGpQTg