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are there any good ways of solving cryptic crosswords

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flower1948 | 18:02 Tue 20th Jan 2009 | Crosswords
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what are the best ideas to solve cryptic crosswords???
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Avatar Image Rollo
Gosh! Now there's a question.

There are so many formats for cryptic clues.

My advice. Keep trying to do them. You will eventually see patterns in the clues and get to know what type of clue it is.
18:05 Tue 20th Jan 2009
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Wikipedia has a good article on types of clues and how to solve:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptic_crossword

docspock's advice is good - don't approach any clue with any preconceived notions!
18:09 Tue 20th Jan 2009
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Hi flower1948,

There's a book 'How To Solve Cryptic Crosswords' by Kevin Skinner which should help you along the way.

Good Luck,

Harry W
18:16 Tue 20th Jan 2009
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Don Manley's Manual is probably the best allround book on the market.
00:20 Wed 21st Jan 2009

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