Tart With No Hair Is A Ride. (7)
Cryptic Crosswords Demystified, Simplified and Explained
in his NEW BOOK by Phoenix Magazine’s ‘Procrustes’
multiple copies at €6.99 each
Written by Maurice O’Scanaill, one of Ireland’s leading cryptic compilers, Tart With No Hair Is A Ride. (7) takes an easy, step-by-step approach to explaining how cryptic clues work, with lively examples throughout.In addition to the easy-to-follow explanatory section, the book contains thirty cryptic puzzles, all adapted from the author’s ‘Procrustes’ series for Phoenix Magazine. The first ten contain a unique teaching set of ‘marked’ clues, designed to help the learner get into the swing of it. Another most helpful feature is that the book also gives, along with the answers, detailed explanations of how each answer is arrived at.
The ideal gift for anyone
who enjoys crosswords.
“Always witty and never impenetrably obscure, Procrustes has become a firm and established favourite at Phoenix Magazine with aficionados of the cryptic clue. With this book, in his trademark quirky style, Procrustes explains the inner workings of cryptic clues and provides the keys to a most enjoyable mental gym.” Phoenix Magazine
Book out 1st December
Pre-order yours today
