THINK INSIDE THE BOX

FACILITATOR: Jonathan Ancer

Since the words ‘lockdown', ‘Covid' and 'anti-maskers' entered our lexicon last year we have all been dealing with the twin evils of anxiety and boredom. Cryptic crosswords are a great solution to both. As crossword pioneer Margaret Farrar told the New York Times: 'You can’t think of your troubles while solving a crossword’.

Crosswords are also a fun and productive way to pass the time. Unfortunately, if you don't know the twists, tricks and secrets, cryptic clues can seem impenetrable. This ten-week course teaches you how to unlock cryptic crossword codes.