Edinburgh

Cryptic Crosswords (beginners)

Cryptic Crosswords (Beginners)
Leader: Marjorie Dunbar - see Group Leaders Contact Details.
Timing: Fortnightly, Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30pm.
Venue: Near Barnton junction.
Accessibility Key: P* L S2 T.
Buses: 41, 43, X43, X54, X55.
Activity: Learning how to spot the devices used by compilers to put would-be solvers off the scent, different kinds of clues are provided, explained and studied .
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