The Chambers Book of Cryptic Crosswords, Book 1: 100 entertainingly challenging cryptic crossword puzzles - Softcover

Chambers

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473641209 ISBN 13: 9781473641204

Publisher: Chambers, 2016

Synopsis

Give your brain a workout with 100 puzzles from Chambers, the most crossword-friendly dictionary in the world

Put your feet up and escape from it all with The Chambers Book of Cryptic Crosswords featuring a 'ton' of cryptic challenges to give your brain a workout.

In each puzzle there are one or two easy clues to provide a way in, and all the solutions, bar the odd exception, can be found in the Chambers Dictionary. No specialist knowledge is required: if you have a good grasp of the English language and an interest in words, you should be able to crack the clues.

This collection is designed to provide a fair challenge for seasoned experts, but also give 'average solvers' a decent chance of completing the puzzles.

Entertaining, fun and challenging enough to tax even the most seasoned crossword aficionado, you'll need quick wits to go head-to-head with Chambers.

About this title

About the Author

Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

From the Back Cover

Give your brain a workout with 100 puzzles from Chambers, the most crossword-friendly dictionary in the world
Put your feet up and escape from it all with The Chambers Book of Cryptic Crosswords, featuring a 'ton' of cryptic challenges to give your brain a workout.

In each puzzle there are one or two easy clues to provide a way in, and all the solutions, bar the odd special exception, can be found in the Chambers Dictionary. No specialist knowledge is required: if you have a good grasp of the English language and an interest in words, you should be able to crack the clues.

This collection is designed to provide a fair challenge for seasoned experts, but also give 'average solvers' a decent chance of completing the puzzles.

Entertaining, fun and challenging enough to tax even the most seasoned crossword aficionado, you'll need quick wits to go head-to-head with Chambers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chambers
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473641209
• ISBN 13: 9781473641204
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240