About this event
Arts • Literary Arts
Want to get into cryptic crosswords but no idea how to decipher the clues? Angas Tiernan and Liam Runnalls are the creators of the hugely popular online puzzle platform, Minute Cryptic and they’re coming to Collingwood Library to celebrate the release of their new book – and share the secrets behind cracking cryptic clues! Angas and Liam will guide you through the fundamentals of cryptic crosswords, with plenty of tips, tricks and laughs along the way!
Packed with over 160 clever clues and step-by-step solving strategies, the Minute Cryptic book is your new best friend for mastering the art of cryptics. Come along, get puzzling, and unlock a whole new wordy world.
About Angas Tiernan:
Angas lives in Melbourne with his partner, combined five children and a cat named Mouse. He finds joy in sharing a great cryptic crossword clue - that's why he started Minute Cryptic. Now he spends his time explaining the beauty of cryptics to hundreds of thousands of people and building the Minute Cryptic platform to help new generations of budding solvers.
About Liam Runnalls:
Liam is an Australian crossword setter and has been crafting cryptic crosswords professionally since 2012. He loves clues that feature clever, amusing and deceptive wordplay - clues that deliver a delightful 'aha moment' to solvers. He lives in an old schoolhouse in a forgotten little country town called Elphinstone with his wife, two kids and dog.
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