Cracking Cryptics with Tony Long
Date and time: 06/06/2026, 7:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Players Theatre
Tony Long has been solving cryptic crosswords for over 60 years and has also been compiling them for half that time, providing the regular cryptic crossword for Chiltern View magazine. He has developed a fascinating illustrated talk that explains the mysteries of these puzzles and he shares his three golden rules, going through the ten different types of clues that will be encountered, from anagrams to synonyms.
He starts with the history of the cryptic crossword and ends with helpful tips on ways to solve them. Along the way, there are dozens of examples of clues and how they can be solved. Cracking Cryptics is a must for all crossword fans – from the novice to the aficionado – or simply for those who want to find out what the fuss is all about.