Understanding Cryptic Crosswords is to sharpen minds and skills to crack the most complex puzzles of the world. The author Vivek Kumar Singh, an IITian, believes that generally people with a sharp mind, a good general knowledge and a comfortable command over the English language do not prefer to attempt crosswords. This book seeks the readers to support and assert their sharpness and brilliance through the thrill of conquering a crossword. It aspires to make the mystery of cryptic crosswords clearer and easier to understand in easy step by step manner. This book doesn't aspire to make a master out of a layman but atleast ponder over into the crosswords and mind-teasers who have not yet tried it.