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    The Secret to Solving Crossword Puzzles
    The Secret to Solving Crossword Puzzles
    The Secret to Solving Crossword Puzzles
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    The Secret to Solving Crossword Puzzles

    By Richard Mann

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    The Secret to Solving Crossword Puzzles is a humorous “how to” book that would appeal to any crossword fan, newbie, or old pro. The book has two parts:

    Part One, How to Speak Crossword, is a collection of tips for deciphering clues. The clues can be confusing to anyone starting out. This will cover the major conventions of crossword puzzle-speak.

    Part Two: The List, is an alphabetized glossary of the three and four letter words that are always found in crossword puzzles. These are short words with many vowels, essential to any crossword puzzle writer.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateMar 24, 2017
    ISBN9781483596259
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      The Secret to Solving Crossword Puzzles - Richard Mann

      List

      PART ONE:

      How to Speak Crossword

      All puzzles are not created equal

      In your local newspaper, you might find one, two, or even three crossword puzzles. These puzzles are syndicated, and sold to the individual papers. Some are harder than others. The flagship of newspaper crossword puzzles is considered by most to be the New York Times, currently edited by renowned puzzle expert, Will Shortz.

      Days of the week

      As the week progresses, newspaper crossword puzzles become more difficult, and the clues become more obscure. The easiest puzzle comes on Monday, and the hardest appears on Saturday. Sunday’s puzzle is the largest of the week, but not necessarily the hardest.

      The form of the clue = the form of the answer

      This is probably the most important tip for beginners.

      Pay attention now:

      Gee, I never thought of it that way

      When you’re given a clue, especially a one-word clue, think of every way the word might be used. Since a given word could be viewed as various of parts of speech, it could have an assortment of possible meanings.

      For example:

      Use your noggin (as in the noun head) and start to view all of the clues this flexible way. Eventually, it will become second nature.

      Help from the cavalry: General Grammar and Major Parts of Speech

      Note: only can be either an adjective (not the only one

      ) or an adverb (only take

      one,

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