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Give your brain an intensive workout with this suberb collection of crossword puzzles. This widely varied selection contains all sorts of puzzles for every day of the week! There are classic crosswords, anagrids, skeleton crosswords, cryptic and more
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.
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.
The Simplex Crossword formula has been hugely successful and made bestsellers of Books 1 to 6. Appearing daily in the Irish Times for over forty years, the crossword has attracted a devoted following. The Big Book of Simplex Crosswords combines the first two bestselling titles in the Simplex series in a new edition. Great value for crossword-addicts everywhere!
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"
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.
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.
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:
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
Test your puzzling skills with this new book of Daily Mail Giant Crosswords. With both 'Cryptic' and 'Quick' clues for each super-size crossword, how you tackle them is up to you, whether you're up for a frustratingly tricky challenge, or a more speedy approach.
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 |
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