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Dedication

      To my dear Pam, partner for over 50 years without whose…

      (her no-nonsense modesty prevented me from completing this!)

      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