“As someone new to cryptics, the ‘Mind Stretching Exercises’ were exactly what I needed to warm up my brain. I went from being completely stumped to feeling like a true genius!”
Cryptic Crosswords 101 is a collection of mind-stretching exercises to warm up the brain and the “Mnemonic Plague” to help readers remember how to solve various clue types. Find also: A ‘101’ on how to tackle cryptic crossword puzzles.
Cryptic Crosswords 101 is a collection of mind-stretching exercises to warm up the brain and the “Mnemonic Plague” to help readers remember how to solve various clue types. Find also: A ‘101’ on how to tackle cryptic crossword puzzles.
Each with a unique alliterative title and a detailed section (pages 115–217) explaining the logic and notation for every answer.
The Holistic Healthabet: An A–Z mnemonic poem focused on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.
The Holistic Healthabet (Sample)
Z is essential, getting ZZZZZZZ and a kip—the payoff is invariably extra zeal and zip.
A concluding section of wit.
“As someone new to cryptics, the ‘Mind Stretching Exercises’ were exactly what I needed to warm up my brain. I went from being completely stumped to feeling like a true genius!”
“I love the personal touch. The musical clues and the artist hints add a whole new layer of fun that you just don’t find in standard newspaper crosswords. It’s clear this was made by someone who loves doing what they do.”
“Finally, a cryptic book that doesn’t feel like it was written by a bot (!!!) The detailed solutions section was a nice way of making sure I wasn’t being delusional; it’s like having the author sit right there explaining the logic to you.”
