Rewording the Brain – David Astle

Title: Rewording the Brain
Author: David Astle
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Paperback
Edition: First edition, first printing (2018)
ISBN: 9781760295486
Condition: Second-hand. Good. The covers show light rubbing, surface marks, edge wear and several creases, including a noticeable crease near the upper right corner of the front cover. The binding is intact and the pages show light age-related handling. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

An entertaining guide to the brain benefits of cryptic crosswords, exploring how wordplay, logic, interpretation, intuition and deduction can help exercise memory and cognitive agility.

David Astle explains how the brain responds to cryptic crossword solving and offers practical guidance for developing puzzle skills. The book also includes 50 cryptic crosswords ranging from beginner-friendly to fiendishly complicated.