Beginner's step-by-step guide to Solving a Cryptic Crossword No.16 - Daily Telegraph 18th April 2024

In this video I solve the Cryptic Crossword from the Daily Telegraph from 18th April 2024.
I take you through each clue, explaining how you can get to the answer, discussing common types of clue and how to spot them.
An ideal watch for any beginner looking for tips and tricks of cryptic crossword solving.
How to Solve a Cryptic Crossword
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[@Robert-kv2nx]

This was certainly an a-lIst solve 👍

[@The_Cryptic_Mystic]

Thank you :)

[@arthursharp9629]

I found most of this one solveable, but thanks for your help on a few sticky ones.

[@The_Cryptic_Mystic]

Nice one!

[@MattSwain1]

When I did this one on Thursday I just had to get “simulation” by figuring out the anagram and then was still no wiser why it was the right answer as I don’t watch football (partly because of all of the diving… errr simulation 😂). Thanks 😊

[@The_Cryptic_Mystic]

😂 haha!

[@MattSwain1]

Turns out an “eland” is a type of antelope (I had to google this), I’ve seen antelope used this way more than once recently

[@The_Cryptic_Mystic]

Thank you! I forgot to check after the video. Now I'll know this for next time. Cheers!