Publisher's Synopsis
Solving crosswords is the ideal pastime for anyone - young or old.Cryptic crosswords are the purest, the most challenging, and the most fun form of the crossword. Each clue (of more than a thousand) in this volume is a carefully crafted puzzle, every segment of which must be utilized to lead the solver to the answer. This book promises many hours of mental exertion, the challenge of solving crosswords puzzles carefully constructed, and the thrill of cracking a cleverly constructed clue.The author brings his half century of experience in the rich field of cryptic crosswords - involving both solution and construction - to bear, and has ensured that everyone who reads this book will get both entertainment and a thorough mental workout.Happy Solving!
