Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Introduction
Part 1:
Crossword Basics
1 Terminology
2 Overview of Clues and Indicators
3 Clue Types and Indicators in Detail
4 Tips for Solving Clues
5 Tips for Solving the Whole Puzzle
6 The Knowledge
7 Ten Things to Consider When Stuck
Part 2:
Mastering the Finer Points
8 Finer Points: by Clue Type
9 Finer Points: General
10 Ten Especially Troublesome Words
11 Ten Ways to Raise Your Game
Part 3:
Practice Time
12 Recommended Books, Websites & Media
13 Practice Clues by Type
14 Practice Puzzles
15 Difficulty Ranking in Newspapers
Part 4:
Appendices
1 List of Abbreviations
2 Solutions: Practice Clues
3 Solutions: Practice Puzzles
4 Thanks
Index
About the Publisher
