The Sunday Times bestselling Minute Cryptic authors are back with 170 brand-new puzzles to escape into the world of wordplay. Do you have what it takes to untangle all the clues?

Immerse yourself back into the world of cryptics with this easy-to-understand and entertaining guide that guarantees you a whole new skill by the end of the book.

Covering brand-new cryptic techniques with beginner-friendly explanations and step-by-step hints, these 170 book-exclusive clues and mini crosswords will put your problem-solving wits to the test and give you the satisfaction only a puzzle can.

Including, for the first time, an expert guide to creating your own clues - it's time to level-up your puzzle skills with this playful and challenging brainteasing companion.

Whether you're familiar with cryptics, coming to them for the first time, or are a general puzzle book fan looking for something new to do offline, this is the perfect book to get stuck into.

Amazon reviews for first book in the series Minute Cryptic:

'Mind boggling fun, I'm hooked!'

'This book has been revolutionary for me! I now finally understand how to do cryptic crosswords!'

'Bought this book after seeing somebody using it on TikTok and it's even better than I'd hoped. We only got it last week and are over halfway through . . . Have just bought one for my Dad.'

'Perfect Christmas present for husband who mentioned he would like to learn how to solve cryptograms. This book taught him step by step. He really enjoyed it and finished it within a month or two.'

'If I could give this more than 5 stars I would!!!'