How to Solve a Cryptic Crossword

7.0/10 · 1 votesNov 10, 200860 min

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 8•−0.4 vs season avg

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Don Manley reveals the tricks that compilers use to bamboozle and entertain cryptic crossword solvers, while fans including Prunella Scales explain why they enjoy them.

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Episode Summary

"How to Solve a Cryptic Crossword" is episode 5 of Timeshift season 8. It scored 7.0/10 from 1 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on November 10, 2008.

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