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The Best Crossword Dictionary Just Got Better!With more than 50,000 new words added-now over 225,000 entries-the world's most extensive, up-to-the-minute and easy-to-use crossword puzzle dictionary is bigger and better than ever! Arranged alphabetically from start to finish, THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE A-Z CROSSWORD DICTIONARY is a boon for puzzle fans young and old-with thousands of updated references from the worlds of art, literature, sports, politics, and pop culture; geographical and technical terms; famous and not-so-famous figures from the past and present; biblical references; computer terminology; new and old words; variant spellings; idioms, slogans, slang, abbreviations ... and much more! Containing nearly twice as much information as competing crossword dictionaries, this handy volume not only provides indispensable help to anyone occasionally stumped by the subtle and sophisticated clues employed by today's master puzzle constructors, it is also a treasure trove of fascinating facts and trivia. And if you're looking for the right word to fill those little white boxes, the solution is here ... at your fingertips.
Test your wits against this brand new collection of 50-50
crosswords from the Telegraph. Combining quick and cryptic clues
together, the Telegraph 50-50 offers a new challenge to crossword
puzzlers of all stripes. With over 150 puzzles to tackle, take your
skills to task on these hybrid crossword conundrums! The Telegraph
50-50 Crosswords Volume 1 is the ideal companion for whittling away
the commute or relaxing at home.
Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. 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.
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 appealing 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.
So pick up a pencil and enjoy some screen-free fun with this
timeless and unique collection of puzzles that is sure to delight
existing fans and challenge new puzzle enthusiasts alike.
For 16 years, the legendary Dr. Eugene T. Maleska ruled the roost of puzzledom as the New York Times crossword editor, and he did so with inimitable style. Now, in a special tribute to this landmark editor, a new volume of 100 Sunday Times crosswords edited by Dr. Maleska that have never been published in book form.
This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50
jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, conceived to really challenge your
word skills. Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard
Rogan, this original collection will challenge even the most
experienced crossword buff. The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic
crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey
matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in
comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word
power and cryptic puzzling skill. Put your linguistic prowess to
the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword
writers.
America's Favorite: The New York Times Crosswords
The biggest book of crossword puzzles-ever! From The New York Times, the gold standard of crossword puzzles, comes this new collection containing a stunning 1,001 puzzles of all levels of difficulty, enough for even the most determined crossword fanatic.
Old fans and new alike will find that the puzzles within are sure to excite, delight, confound, amaze, amuse and enlighten. So lay in a supply of food, unplug the phone, bar the door and get ready to dive into the biggest collection of New York Times crosswords that has ever been published.
- Over three years' worth of puzzles from Monday to Saturday editions of The New York Times - Edited and with an introduction by legendary Times crossword editor Will Shortz
Challenge your brain 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 are solvable in a short space of
time.
Seeking something different to test your crossword skills?
Professor Rebus is back with a sixth volume in this best-selling
series of perplexing pictogram puzzles! A unique cross between
crossword and cryptic visual puzzle, Pitcherwits are the Daily
Mail's post popular puzzle, and perfect for crossword fans looking
to put their deductive skills to the test! Whether you're looking
for a relaxed evening in or setting off on a long commute,
Pitcherwits Volume 6 is the ultimate companion.
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.
Anyone who regularly tackles challenging crossword puzzles will be
familiar with the frustration of unanswered clues blocking the road to
completion. Together in one bumper volume, Crossword Lists and
Crossword Solver provides the ultimate aid for tracking down those
final solutions.
The Lists section contains more than 100,000 words and phrases, listed
both alphabetically and by number of letters, under category headings
such as Volcanoes, Fungi, Gilbert & Sullivan, Clouds, Cheeses,
Mottos and Archbishops of Canterbury. As intersecting solutions provide
letters of the unanswered clue, locating the correct word or phrase
becomes quick and easy. The lists are backed up with a comprehensive
index, which also guides the puzzler to associated tables - e.g. when
looking for Film Stars; try Stage and Screen Personalities.
The Solver section contains more than 100,000 potential solutions,
including plurals, comparative and superlative adjectives and
inflections of verbs. The list extends to first names, place names,
technical terms, compound expressions, abbreviations and euphemisms.
Grouped according to number of letters - up to fifteen - this section
is easy to use and suitable for all levels of crossword puzzle. At the
end a further 3,000 words are listed by category, along with an index
of unusual words.
***** Put your lateral-thinking skills to the test with this latest
edition of cryptic crosswords from the pages of The Telegraph.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your analytical skills, or simply
enjoy a screen-free activity, The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 10
is the perfect crossword companion. With 100 puzzles to choose
from, this new cryptic collection will provide hours of
entertainment for beginners and experts alike.
A huge compilation of quick but challenging crossword puzzles from
the Daily Mail's extensive archives. Perfect for killing time at
home or on the daily commute, with over 400 speedy puzzles there's
no reason to be bored ever again!
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.
Covering a wide range of topics, these varied and challenging
puzzles will provide hours of amusement for general knowledge and
crossword enthusiasts alike. Whether on the daily commute or
relaxing at home, the Telegraph General Knowledge Crosswords 3 is a
great selection of the popular puzzles from Britain's best-selling
quality newspaper. 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 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.
*50 daily size puzzles. *First appearance of these puzzles in book form. *Covered spiral binding.
Serious solvers know that the puzzles in the New York Times get harder as the week goes on. From an easy Monday to a downright difficult Friday puzzle, this brand new collection is sure to challenge you with every passing day. See how far you can get!
The Telegraph PlusWord returns with a brand new set of puzzles for
lovers of Wordle! Can you complete the crossword and find the
PlusWord? This is the new edition of the puzzle collection that
brings together the best of two worlds, combining the fun of
crosswords with online word-finding puzzles. This utterly addictive
puzzling experience sets you the task of solving the clues then
working out from the positioning of the letters what the PlusWord
is... there is only one answer. There are 150 grids for you to
enjoy anywhere or anytime you choose.
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.
The Daily Mail returns with a second bumper collection of over 400
quick-fire crosswords from its puzzle pages. Addictive, compelling
and fiendishly difficult, this collection is for puzzles novices
and experts alike. With plenty of fun and clever clues to both
challenge and entertain you, the Daily Mail Big Book of Quick
Crosswords Volume 2 is a must for crossword lovers.
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