Boost your crossword game with this new collection of tricky grids from the world's oldest and most popular puzzle competition, presented by crossword legend Will Shortz. Competitive Crosswords is the second book in the Will Shortz Games line. From easy to tricky, this collection includes 60 innovative crosswords created exclusively for the competition by leading puzzlemakers. Try to finish within the allotted time limits or challenge yourself with tournament-style play. Packed with expert solving tips, fun facts, and memorable puzzles, these crosswords will help you hone your wordplay skills and keep you entertained for days. Features: Easy to difficult championship grids Brain-melting rebuses, punny wordplay, and themed puzzles Crosswords with a scoring guide to re-create tournament-style play at home Complete answer key

Celebrate more than ninety-five years of Simon & Schuster crossword puzzle excellence with this engaging collection of 300 new, never-before-published crosswords, designed for fans of all skill levels. In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it the publisher's first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed. Today, more than ninety-five years later, Simon & Schuster's legendary crossword puzzle book series continues with this new and engaging collection, offering hours of stimulation for solvers of every level. Created by the best contemporary constructors--and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson--it's designed with convenience in mind and features perforated pages so you can tear out puzzles individually and work on them on-the-go. This new super-sized book will delight existing fans and challenge new puzzle enthusiasts as they discover this timeless and unique collection of puzzles.

A bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these? You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book. Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.

This demanding new collection of cryptic crosswords from the archives of your favourite quality newspaper will provide the perfect entertainment in any spare moment. Whether on your lunch break, work commute or just a relaxing afternoon, The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 4 is a great selection of headscratchers for any puzzle fan to ponder over.

Lose yourself in these fast and frantic crosswords, perfect for any spare moment in the day. With 150 brand-new puzzles, The Telegraph Quick Crosswords 6 will please novices and lifelong crossword fans alike. The perfect puzzle compilation for quick-fire crossword fans.

The Daily Mail returns with its brand new collection of devilishly difficult cryptic crosswords! Put your mind to the ultimate test with Daily Mail Cryptic Crosswords Volume 1. For novices and experts alike, this collection of crosswords will provide hours of fun, as you work your way through the puzzling clues. With 100 cryptic puzzles, these crosswords will stimulate your brain and keep you entertained at all times!

Flex your mental muscles with this latest collection of cryptic crosswords from the pages of The Telegraph. Whether you're looking to sharpen your analytical skills, or simply pass the time on a quiet Sunday morning, The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 8 is the ideal puzzle book to have by your side. With 100 puzzles to choose from, this cryptic collection will provide hours of entertainment for beginners and experts alike.

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.

Impress all your friends at the next pub quiz by perfecting your knowledge of everything from history to sport, science and popular entertainment. This fantastic new collection of puzzles provides the perfect solitary entertainment for every quiet moment while allowing you to build a fantastic range of facts on the tip of your tongue. Covering a wide range of topics, these varied and challenging puzzles from Britain's best-selling quality newspaper will provide hours of amusement for general knowledge and crossword enthusiasts alike.

Navigate your way through a mix of wordplay and intricate clues-within-clues to solve these crosswords. Hours of fun, this book is perfect for keen puzzle solvers who enjoy lateral thinking.

Challenge your brain at home with these enjoyable puzzles. A jumbo crossword puzzle and general knowledge workout to test and stimulate the brain cells with 50 large grid puzzles from The Sunday Times. These puzzles use the 23 x 23 jumbo-size grid, and appeared in the pages of the Sunday Times, they offer an entertaining and stimulating challenge to all crossword lovers and anyone interested in quizzes, trivia and testing their all-round knowledge. Contains more general knowledge clues then the standard Times Jumbo crossword, for example names of famous people, titles of songs, books, films, plays, operas, musicals and TV shows; places and sights, quotations - questions with one or more words in a quote to identify as the answer.

'Beautifully researched account, full of humour and personal insight' David Crystal, author of Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar 'A witty, wise, and wonderfully weird journey that will change the way you think . . . This book is a delight' Bianca Bosker, author of Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste 'Delightfully engrossing, charmingly and enthusiastically well-written history of the crossword puzzle' Benjamin Dreyer, author of Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style 'Full of treasures, surprises and fun . . . richly bringing to life the quirky, obsessive, fascinating characters in the crossword world' Mary Pilon, author of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game 'A gold mine of revelations. If there is a pantheon of cruciverbalist scholars, Adrienne Raphel has established herself squarely within it' Mary Norris, author of Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen Equal parts ingenious and fun, Thinking Inside the Box is a love letter to the infinite joys and playful possibilities of language, a treat for die-hard cruciverbalists and first-time crossword solvers alike. The crossword is a feature of the modern world, inspiring daily devotion and obsession from millions. It was invented in 1913, almost by accident, when an editor at the New York World was casting around for something to fill some empty column space for that year's Christmas edition. Almost overnight, crosswords became a phenomenal commercial success, and have been an essential ingredient of any newspaper worth its salt since then. Indeed, paradoxically, the popularity of crosswords has never been greater, even as the world of media and newspapers, the crossword's natural habitat, has undergone a dramatic digital transformation. But why, exactly, are the satisfactions of a crossword so sweet that over the decades they have become a fixture of breakfast tables, bedside tables and commutes, and even given rise to competitive crossword tournaments? Blending first-person reporting from the world of crosswords with a delightful telling of the crossword's rich literary history, Adrienne Raphel dives into the secrets of this classic pastime. At the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, she rubs shoulders with elite solvers from all over the world, doing her level best to hold her own; aboard a crossword-themed cruise she picks the brains of the enthusiasts whose idea of a good time is a week on the high seas with nothing to do but

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.

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A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.

This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as the times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!

The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

Yarn lovers - keep your mind sharp and have fun with over 65 word puzzles for knitters and crocheters! With a wide variety of games you'll be entertained for hours.

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 Sunday Crossword of The New York Times has been a beloved fixture of the Sunday Times since its inception in 1942. Under Will Shortz's editorship, Sunday Volume 28 features 50 Sunday-sized puzzles--the biggest and most anticipated puzzle of the week!

It's always the best time for puzzles! Show off your skills any time or place! This collection of 100 New York Times Sunday crossword puzzles is convenient and entertaining. Edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz, these Sunday puzzles are the undisputed star of crosswords. Features: - 100 themed New York Times Sunday crosswords - Portable packaging for solving on-the-go - Smart, fresh vocabulary, fun themes, and pop culture references

The nationa (TM)s #1 newspaper, USA TODAY, presents a new collection of 200 crossword puzzles. The USA TODAY brand reaches over 6 million people daily.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that cognitive puzzles such as crosswords "can bolster the mind in the same way that physical exercise protects and strengthens the body." This cranium compendium features 200 brain-boosting crosswords from The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, USA TODAY.
Puzzlesmiths of all skill levels will enjoy this ultimate puzzling challenge offering hours of enlightening entertainment and brain-bolstering fun from America's trusted news--and gaming--authority, USA TODAY. Keep your brain in shape with "USA Today Crossword 2."

A NEW day-of-the-week series with 100 puzzles in a convenient portable paperback package On the fence? You must be a Wednesday crossword puzzle solver! This collection of 100 not-too-easy, not-too-hard crossword puzzles from The New York Times will get you through the midweek slump in no time. Features: -100 medium-level Wednesday puzzles -Bold, fun series cover design -Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

Challenge yourself word puzzles Challenge yourself with this set of 200 cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors. Following in the tradition of The Times’ authoritative, highest-quality, challenging cryptic crosswords, this latest collection offers an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time and exercise the grey matter with intriguing clues and complex wordplay. Enjoy pitting your wits against the crafty elegance of the world’s best crossword setters Addictive, taxing and compelling, this book is packed with 200 high-quality puzzles chosen by former Times Crossword Editors. Puzzles selected from Times Cryptic Crossword Books 14, 15 and 16.

A brand new series from the pages of The Telegraph. Challenge yourself and hone your general knowledge with this brand-new series from The Telegraph. With 100 puzzles designed to stretch your mind and entertain you equally, The Telegraph GK Quick Crosswords Volume 1 is a must for puzzle lovers.

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The UK's bestselling puzzles! This new bumper collection of quick-fire crosswords from the Daily Mail has plenty to keep you occupied on the longest of train journeys or the rainiest of evenings. With over 400 puzzles, this is the perfect compilation for any keen crossword-lover, and will test the skills of novices and inveterate crossword-lovers alike.

Impress all your friends at your next pub quiz but perfecting your knowledge of everything from history to sport, science to popular entertainment. This fantastic collection of puzzles provides the perfect solitary entertainment for every quiet moment while allowing you to build a fantastic range of facts on the tip of your tongue.