Ever looked at a cryptic crossword and thought, "What does that even mean?" You're not alone!Join this fun and interactive workshop to uncover the ...

The mere mention of “cryptic” crossword clues can be enough to put an amateur puzzler off their game before pencil has hit paper. As The Telegraph celebrates its crossword centenary, is it time for ...

Cryptic crosswords look tricky, but there are conventions that can help newcomers. Most clues comprise a cryptic part and a straight definition (often a synonym of the answer). Consider the following: ...

Medium for some colorful jewelry: eight letters.

Back on the train, I have given up trying to spot hidden words in the letters of penguin concerto. Then my brain shifts gear and the answer “emperor” slips into my mind. Of course, my orchestra of ...

Among the most challenging crossword puzzles are those in which the answers are hidden in the clues themselves. These are aptly called cryptic. For example, what is the answer to Used to be healthy, ...