How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords
  by Kevin Skinner

This is the book for you if you cannot understand how Cryptic Crosswords work.

Kevin Skinner is an experienced Cryptic Crossword compiler and solver. He explains step-by-step all the various sorts of clue you are likely to encounter. He shows you how to recognise each type and how to solve them.

There are example crosswords to try, for you to check your progress. The explanations show how the answers are arrived at, so that you can see how the clue worked. Next time you come across a clue of the same type, tease out the answer for yourself!