How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords

Unlock the mysteries of cryptic crosswords in this fun and practical beginners workshop: Cryptic Crosswords - How to solve them!

This brain-fizzing session for crossword novices will teach you how to crack cryptic clues, and how to effortlessly build your vocabulary and trivial knowledge whilst having fun! With a background in neuroscience and psychology, Crossword Tutors also teach you how to get the most from this classic pastime in order to develop your memory, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The workshop teaches the rules of cryptic crosswords, clue structure, and standard and some advanced clue types. It teaches basic and some advance solving strategies, and techniques for training cognitive functions including memory access, problem solving, and analytic reasoning.

By the end of the half-day session, beginners will have the skills to solve most cryptic clues, and techniques to take home and practice.