‘The Psychology of Cryptic Crosswords' episodes are for people who would like to do cryptic puzzles but find them impossible. In Episodes 1, 2 and 3, Stewart and Peter take the listener through the various tricks crossword setters use to deceive us. In the fourth episode they go through a puzzle together.
In episode 1, Peter argues that cryptic crosswords are fun and good for your brain. He teaches Stewart some basic strategies, from hidden words to anagrams.