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170 All-New Wordplay Puzzles to Decipher and Untangle

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Angas Tiernan (Author) 
Angas Tiernan - Angas lives in Melbourne with his partner, combined five children, and a cat named Mouse. He finds joy in sharing a great cryptic crossword clue - that's why he started Minute Cryptic. Now he spends his time explaining the beauty of cryptics to hundreds of thousands of people and building the Minute Cryptic platform to help new generations of budding solvers. 
 
Liam Runnalls (Author) 
Liam Runnalls - Liam is an Australian crossword setter and has been crafting cryptic crosswords professionally since 2012. He loves clues that feature clever, amusing and deceptive wordplay - clues that deliver a delightful "aha moment" to solvers. He lives in an old schoolhouse in a forgotten little country town with his wife, two kids and dog.

From the Sunday Times Bestselling authors - dive into your new wordplay obsession 
 
Immerse yourself back in the world of cryptics with this accessible and entertaining guide that guarantees you a whole new skill by the end of the book. 
With beginner-friendly explanations and step-by-step hints, jump in with these 170 brand-new clues with mini crosswords that will flex your problem-solving training and give you the satisfaction only a puzzle can. 
Including, for the first time, an expert guide to creating your own clues - it's time to level-up your puzzle prowess with this playful brainteasing companion. 
Whether you're familiar with cryptics or coming to them for the first time, this is the perfect book for anyone who want to become a cryptic crossword whizz.

Angas Tiernan

Liam Runnalls

Minute Cryptic

Over 160 Wordplay Puzzles to Decipher, Unlock and Untangle

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
Welcome to your brand-new wordplay obsession 
 
From the creators of the hugely popular online puzzle platform, Minute Cryptic, comes this step-by-step guide to solving and enjoying cryptic puzzles. 
 
With over 160 different clues for you to solve, each chapter teaches you about a different wordplay concept essential for unlocking cryptic crossword clues. As you complete the book, you'll build your skills and combine what you've learned so far, so that, by the end, you'll be able to take on the full cryptic crossword puzzle with total confidence. 
 
This is a must-have games book for anyone who loves wordplay, brain training or simply some puzzling fun. 
 
Give yourself a new challenge and step into the world of Minute Cryptic...

Liam Runnalls

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