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Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Puzzles & quizzes > Crosswords
Put your brain to the test with this selection of 200 puzzles
designed to challenge, stimulate and entertain! With puzzles for
all abilities, from novice to seasoned puzzler, there is something
here for every crossword fan. Whether killing time at home or
facing the daily commute, these brainteasers will provide hours of
fun.
A comforter, a coffee, and some crosswords . . . what could be
better? These themed Sunday-size crosswords are perfect to curl up
with--or to keep on your bedside table so you can start your day
with them. (After all, if you stay cozy, you don't have to get
cozy.) The puzzles, composed by an all-star lineup of constructors,
originally appeared in the Long Island newspaper Newsday, where
they were edited and vetted for accuracy by puzzle expert Stanley
Newman to ensure the smoothest solving experience.
A massive 300 quick crossword puzzles packaged in a stylish
paperback - this is the perfect crossword gift book for adults of
any age. Featuring definition-only 'coffee-time' (as opposed to
cryptic) clues and 13 x 13 crossword grids, with solutions easily
found in the back of the book. Printed in a highly portable format,
the book can be taken on your travels or sit neatly on your bedside
table.
The latest collection of quick-fire crosswords from the UK's most
popular quality newspaper. Guaranteed to keep you entertained in
any spare moments, whether on the daily commute, on holiday or
simply relaxing at home, this book is just what you need to get
your brain working and keep boredom at bay!
This bumper collection of cryptic crosswords will provide hours of
fun, as you work your way through puzzling clues. Perfect for any
spare moments, these puzzles are the ultimate test for anyone who
loves a lateral thinking challenge.
Acknowledged as the definitive work on modern crosswords, Chambers
Crossword Manual is an essential handbook for all crossword fans
from beginners to experts. It is packed with practical advice on
solving crosswords, as well as many practice crosswords. "Top of
the crossword market - magisterial and authoritative" - Colin
Dexter "For the novice or the champion, this is the book" - Gyles
Brandreth "A truly kaleidoscopic feat" - Susie Dent "I recommend it
strongly" - Jonathan Crowther (Azed) "Clever, detailed, and, above
all, fun" - Simon Russell Beale "The crossword oracle - witty, wise
and indispensable." - Francis When"The outstanding book about
crosswords" - Sir Jeremy Morse
200 of the easiest New York Times crossword puzzles, perfect for
beginners Why stress out when you could take it easy? Here's
another great big volume of easy breezy New York Times crossword
puzzles to pass the time. Like its popular predecessors, this
collection features: - 200 Monday and Tuesday puzzles - The easiest
crosswords published in The New York Times - Big grids for easy
solving
Get ready for a brand new collection of quick crossword puzzles
from the Daily Mail. With puzzles for all abilities, from novice to
seasoned puzzler, there is something here for every crossword fan.
Containing 200 all new crosswords, this is the perfect book for the
daily commute, a long train journey, or even a cosy evening in.
You can be sitting in the train working a puzzle but it can take
you far away from the everyday. Before you know it you're at your
stop or about to pass it. It's not like you were even in the train.
It's something different, something removed from the ordinary."
--Maki Kaji, "The Japanese Times"
The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper offers puzzle-smiths the ultimate book
featuring a new collection of challenging conundrums.
Boasting an average of 60 word clues, each game is centered on
themes such as Letters to Rome, Tax Credits, Opposites Attract, and
more.
Challenge yourself with word and number puzzles 200 brand new
compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The Times.
Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking
alternative to Su Doku and Crosswords. The concept is simple: each
number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters,
use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words,
and then crack the code! The most difficult puzzles for top solvers
contain no solved letters so you need to employ all your logical
strategies to crack those. The Codeword series is so popular
because you don’t need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword.
You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases
your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress
through the book, and even though you’ll be working your brain,
it’s the perfect way to unwind.
150 super-sized puzzles! Love crossword puzzles but hate having to
strain to see the small type and tiny numbers? Then The Everything
Large-Print Crosswords Book, Volume III is the book for you! This
new edition delivers crosswords that are challenging for your brain
but easy on your eyes. Featuring 150 entertaining puzzles in a
large-print, easy-to-see format, you'll be able to solve these
crosswords no matter where you are. This collection is perfect for
puzzlers at all levels, so whether you're a beginner or an
experienced puzzle lover, you'll enjoy putting your crossword
skills to the test. The Everything Large-Print Crosswords Book,
Volume III is a must-have for fans like you who can't get enough of
these bestselling pencil puzzles!
Are you baffled by cryptic crosswords? Do you want to increase your
word power and exercise your brain, but can't always make any sense
of the clues? This book is packed with all the know-how, hints and
tricks you will ever need to help you find the right answers every
time. From clever to cunning to downright devious, all the
different types of clue are here, with tips on how to recognise
them, interpret them and, of course, solve them! Not only is doing
crossword puzzles a great recessionary hobby because it costs very
little to pursue, but solving a daily puzzle is good for your
health: it has been shown to help reduce the risk of dementia and
Alzheimer's, or at least delay its onset. With around one hundred
and fifty clues analysed and explained in full, you will soon be on
your way to the satisfaction of completing your first crossword
grid; impressing your family, friends and fellow commuters; and
maybe even winning a prize!
Lose yourself in these compulsively enjoyable puzzles, compiled by
the UK's finest cryptic crossword creators. The Guardian's cryptic
crosswords are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every
day. Test your powers of linguistic deduction and lateral-thinking
against 120 classic puzzles from the Guardian's extensive archives,
with the second book in the new Guardian puzzle book series.
Cryptic crosswords from the Telegraph are the most popular around,
and this bumper collection will both entertain and torment in equal
measure. Perfect for any spare moment, and completely addictive,
these puzzles are guaranteed to test your thinking to the limit.
The 200 puzzles in this volume are broken down by day of the week,
from easy Monday to scary Saturday This way old pros can pick their
favorite difficulty and new puzzle fans can get better as they make
their way through the book.Features:
- 200 easy to hard puzzles
- Fun wordplay & fresh vocabulary
- Edited by Will Shortz
120 New York Times puzzles in easy-to-read large print Flex those
mental muscles! Grab a pencil and prepare to tackle these
extra-large New York Times crossword puzzles that'll keep your
brain sharp. Features: -120 easy to hard puzzles -Easy on the eyes:
two whole pages for each puzzle -Puzzles edited by puzzlemaster
Will Shortz
A NEW day-of-the-week series with 100 puzzles in a convenient
portable paperback package New York Times crossword solvers know
the Tuesday puzzles are a little bit tougher than the Monday
puzzles, but still easy enough to solve without having to reach for
the migraine medication. This collection of 100 Tuesday puzzles is
just what the doctor ordered. Features: -100 easy Tuesday puzzles
-Bold, fun series cover design -Edited by crossword legend Will
Shortz
Over 200 puzzles from the UK's leading crossword experts. From the
Guardian comes this brand-new collection of quick crosswords, the
third volume in the popular series. With a vast range of clues from
a wide variety of subjects, these crosswords will sharpen your
vocabulary and stretch your mind, but are short enough to be solved
during breaks in the day.
Test yourself against the best with crosswords from the world's
most popular puzzle tournament, presented by crossword legend Will
Shortz. Will Shortz Games: Championship Crosswords features 60
puzzles from the beloved American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, the
oldest and largest crossword competition. Can you complete these
tricky grids faster than the country's top solvers? Use the scoring
guide to rate yourself against the winning times. This volume is
packed with fun facts, expert solving tips, photos, and wickedly
tricky puzzles created by an all-star list of crossword creators.
Whether you are a die-hard crossword enthusiast or an aspiring
puzzler, this book will help you hone your wordplay skills and
become a better solver. Features: Easy-to-highly challenging
championship grids Brain-melting rebuses, punny wordplay, and
themed puzzles Crosswords with scoring guide so you can recreate
tournament-style play at home Complete answer key
Challenge your brain at home with these enjoyable puzzles. 100
puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a
hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with
cryptic crosswords, and those who'd like to tackle the main puzzle
but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues.
Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this
crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too,
the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps
in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us
who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a
ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of
time.
The UK's most devious cryptic crossword setters present 120
fiercely challenging puzzles. The Guardian's cryptic crosswords are
enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day. Now you too
can test your powers of linguistic deduction and lateral thinking
against more than 100 classic puzzles specially selected from the
Guardian's archives.
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