Mastering Cryptic Crosswords: Tips and Tricks from an Expert

In this video, I'm solving the Times Cryptic Crossword puzzle. This crossword has been published in the Times newspaper since 1 February 1930.
If you're a fan of crosswords, then you'll love this video! In this Dweebovision video, I'll show you how to solve the Times Cryptic Crossword puzzle and give you some tips on how to improve your crossword skills. If you're looking for a challenging puzzle to solve, then check out the Times Cryptic Crossword puzzle!
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Live solve of Times Cryptic Crossword published 13 March 2023
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[@SaraMGreads]

Great solve as always!

[@ZahraIsMyDog]

Anyone else just love how Dave is dressed “casually” and without the background on puzzle weekend day? Such a nice touch for the channel.

[@phyphor]

Fantastic work as ever! The only one I beat you on was ITERATIVE, during the first run through, because I recognised the "new rite" as likely needing to mean it began "ITER" and the rest followed from that. That said, your speed and excellence is a masterclass in making your way through cryptic crosswords.

[@andrewgrant6516]

U or non U? Never heard of that.

[@phyphor]

It's a common "Britishism" in many cryptics, especially those in papers like The Times.

[@dweebovision]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_and_non-U_English#:~:text=U%20and%20non%2DU%20English%20usage%2C%20where%20%22U%22,in%20Britain%20in%20the%201950s.