Britain's best-selling daily newspaper brings you this fifth collection of its hugely popular Big Quizword - the crossword that's like a quiz. A fantastic test of all-round general knowledge with more than 50 crosswords with clues on subjects from American presidents to soap stars and from 19th century battles to famous sportsmen. Swot up for the local pub quiz with these straightforward clues on popular subjects covering music, television programmes, radio, sport, history, geography, mythology and current affairs. Of course with a pub quiz you have to know the answers right away but with a Quizword you have the time to take up the challenge and hunt down the right answer. To give you a flavour, here are some examples of the types of clues you can expect: Britain's commonest anterlered animal (3,4)? Lisa plays Phoebe Buffay in the hit TV series Friends (6)? George Michael's last No 1 hit (4,4)? Golfer who set two new records winning the 2003 Johnnie Walker Classic (5,3)? Comedian Jack is known as Mr Deadplan (3)? These states fought against Lincoln's USA in the American Civil War (11) Capital of Corsica (7) 1 Roe Deer 2 Kudrow 3 Fast Love 4 Ernie Els 5 Dee 6 Confederate 7 Ajaccio

It s puzzle nirvana for crossword lovers who have just a few minutes to spare, but still crave a challenge. Adapted from the popular "Mensa 10-Minute Crossword Puzzles Page-A-Day Calendar," "Mensa 10-Minute Crossword Puzzles" strikes a perfect balance: The puzzles are tough enough to be sanctioned by Mensa, the internationally famous high-IQ society, but are designed to be solvable in ten minutes or less.
Expertly written by puzzle master Fred Piscop, Mensa member, author of the Mensa calendar, and frequent crossword contributor to both" The New York Times "and" The Washington Post," these cleverly themed crossword puzzles will appeal to both seasoned solvers and novices looking to hone their skills. They are an addictive addition to your morning routine (just add coffee); perfect for evening downtime; just right for your commute on the subway, or while waiting at the doctor s office or sitting in a restaurant anytime you need a mental pick-me-up. The book s chunky format, which works so well for puzzle books like "The Original Sudoku "series, fits easily into a purse or bag. An answer key is included at the back of the book.
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Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles From the puzzles section of The Times our Editors have chosen the best selection of general-knowledge and definition crossword puzzles to keep even the most eager enthusiasts entertained for hours. This collection of 300 accessible puzzles is utterly addictive, yet concise enough to be solved relatively quickly. Encompassing a wide range of subjects including geography, literature, history and culture, these general-knowledge and definition-based puzzles will test your word power and broaden your horizons at the same time. With clues that are satisfyingly skillful and containing no cryptic elements, these crosswords are guaranteed to stretch your mind and entertain you equally. Puzzles taken from previously published titles.

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. Test your general knowledge with 80 two-in-one cryptic and coffee time crosswords from Britain's bestselling newspaper, The Sun. The Sun is Britain's bestselling daily newspaper, with over 3.5 million copies sold every day. This makes The Sun Two-speed Crossword Britain's favourite daily crossword puzzle. There are two sets of clues for each crossword, one set cryptic and the other a little easier, but the answers for both are the same. So, if you struggle with the cryptic clues, you can use the Coffee Time Clues to help you complete the puzzle.Or, if you are in a hurry, you can just use the simpler Coffee Time Clues. Clearly laid out with both sets of clues adjacent to the grid across a double-page spread, and all the solutions at the back of the book, The Sun Two Speed Crossword Book 8 will appeal to those wanting a fun and informative break from office or home chores, or a more stimulating intellectual challenge.

Lose yourself in the latest bumper collection of cryptic crosswords from The Telegraph. In its fifth volume in this new rebrand from Hamlyn, this book is the ultimate test of lateral thinking, with plenty of crossswords to provide hours of entertainment. Perfect for cryptic crossword fans.

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills. Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard Browne, 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.

NOW IN A BIGGER FORMAT! 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.

The Times 2 Crossword was created in its present form in 1993. It is a definition-only puzzle (with none of the cryptic clues of The Times Crossword) – but it does use a wide vocabulary and requires a reasonable level of general knowledge. The clues are made as full as possible to help the solver complete the puzzle.

All the solutions are presented in clear grids at the back of the book.

Times 2 Crossword Book 3 is ideal for home and holiday, and car and train journeys.

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Give your memory a workout, stimulate your brain and hone your general knowledge with 100 definition-only puzzles from The Times. Covering a wide range of topics, from geography to literature, history and culture, this collection will test both your general knowledge and your wordpower. Compiled by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be done on the move. Quality is paramount to The Times' crosswords, with clues that are satisfyingly tough, but accurate. This new collection of general knowledge crossword puzzles is no different, providing hours of crossword enjoyment and stimulation.

The Simplex Crossword formula has been hugely successful and made bestsellers of all six books. Appearing daily in the Irish Times for over forty years, the crossword has attracted a devoted following. Simplex 5 contains: 60 Simplex crosswords Space for recording time taken Scribble space 60 solutions

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. The Times2 Jumbo Crossword is a super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw. The Times2 Jumbo 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.

Give your brain a workout with these popular puzzles. A cracking collection of the unique two-speed crossword puzzle from The Sun. With 160 puzzles both with quick and cryptic style clues for the same puzzle, you have all you need for a word workout with this fantastic puzzle. The two-speed crossword puzzles appear daily in The Sun, Britain's bestselling daily newspaper. Providing a unique challenge amongst crosswords, each puzzle has a set of cryptic and coffee-time, quick definition-style clues, so that you can choose either to take your time, or to head for the speedy conclusion, with both sets of clues leading to the same answer. These crosswords do not rely on topical knowledge and can be enjoyed at any time, any place. This collection of 160 crosswords will appeal to anyone seeking a fun and informative break from daily life.

Now you can satisfy your crossword addiction wherever you are with this handy compact travel-size book that will fit easily into any bag. Over 200 quick crosswords split into Beginner, Easy, Moderate, Advanced and Extreme. It is perfect for anyone 'on the move' or taking a break.

Give your brain a workout with 100 puzzles from Chambers, the most crossword-friendly dictionary in the world Put your feet up and escape from it all with The Chambers Book of Quick Crosswords featuring 100 puzzles to test your general knowledge. The puzzles occupy the "challenging", mid-range territory, striking a balance between the accessible and the unattainable. Each includes a handful of clues from both ends of the spectrum: relatively easy ones, allowing solvers a way in, and toughies, that stretch the cerebral powers much more. You will find a mix of music, flora and fauna, TV, cinema, geography, literature, the Classics and sport; orthodox general knowledge to help you extract maximum enjoyment and satisfaction from every 15 x 15 word square. Entertaining, fun and challenging enough to tax even the most seasoned crossword aficionado, you'll need quick wits to go head-to-head with Chambers.

A compilation of 100 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times, one of the greatest crossword puzzle challenges. These brainteasers will test all cryptic crossword lovers to the limit! Our language, with its tens of thousands of words, intricate grammatical construction and quirky idiomatic phrases, has proved an almost inexhaustible source for cryptic clues. Foreign words are constantly being absorbed into our language, into our dictionaries and then into crossword puzzles. All the puzzles are set out in an easy-to-use, double-page spread to view layout, with all the solutions clearly laid out at the back of the book.

The "New York Times" large Sunday crosswords are designed for a long, lazy day. So get comfortable, get set, and get solving with this fun compilation of 75 of the greatest Sunday puzzles the "New York "Times crosswords has to offer. With:
* 75 of the best Sunday crosswords from "The New York Times"
* Convenient, affordable trade paperback for easy transport * Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

Many solvers love crosswords not just for the intellectual challenge, the vocabulary building, or the sheer fun of solving, but because crosswords help them attain an almost Zen-like state of mental relaxation. Every question has an answer and everything falls in its proper place. This title features:

• 75 easy "Times "crosswords
• Edited by Will Shortz
• Convenient travel-size volume: portable and affordable

Challenge yourself with this new collection of fast and furious quick crosswords from the UK's best-selling quality newspaper. Quick in name, but not always by nature, you'll have to draw upon all of your vocabulary skills to solve these!

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