Chambers Crossword Manual: 5th Edition

This is a British book aimed at British cryptics and I think it is absolutely THE book one should have, whether doing American or British cryptic crosswords. (I have a subscription to the digital edition of the Daily Telegraph so that I can continue to do their cryptics.) The book is written with humour and is fun to work through. I highly recommend it. (I also recommend the Daily Telegraph!)

I am trying to learn how to do cryptic crosswords and this manual has been very helpful. It explains the different types of clues and gives lots of examples and lots of crosswords to try with answers. It also recommends helpful reference books - several of which I have purchased.

If, like me, you are fascinated by proper crossword puzzles, this is your holy grail - the first and possibly the only guide to getI can only add - recommended by colin dexter himself

Good edition

Excellent book for crosswords and setters like me

An excellent manual for someone like myself who has a very basic knowledge of cryptics. It is a reference work that can be referred to as one wishes. It gives an interesting account of how to get to grips with cryptic crosswords as well as giving a historical account of the setters.