BEGINNER VIDEO: A few clues on 6th July

Mark explains how to think about a few of the clues in the Quick Cryptic.

[@luca2334]

I remember a time, not long ago at all, when I would look at these beginner videos and struggle to get any of the clues without listening to the whole explanation. Now I’m looking at some of these and getting it straight away, or with very little help. I think these videos really helped me get to where I am. I have a lot more improving to do, but I have come a very long way. These videos are brilliant. I highly recommend them to anyone starting out with crosswords. I pick up so many tips and tricks, abbreviations, ways that certain words can be interpreted etc. Brilliant :)

[@CrackingTheCryptic]

Thanks NC, it's very encouraging to know that the beginner videos are working for you. Though you may have outgrown them soon ...

[@at8ax]

The double-posted Quick, the error at 2-Down, the broken clue (#4) in today's Cryptic Quintagram -- it's a sign of the end times, I tell ya!

[@CrackingTheCryptic]

Also apparently ex-King "Xog" of Albania in Saturday's Cryptic Quintagram, and a (5,5) enumeration in today's Listener, instead of (10, two words). It's either the end times, or a bunch of coincidental editorial lapses ...