The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 20: the World's Most Challenging Cryptic Crossword (the Times Crosswords)

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008470074
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 1: 80 World-Famous Crossword Puzzles (the Times Crosswords)

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008139810
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A new series of 80 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 favorite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time. "

The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords

Author: Tim Moorey
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007565097
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. Expert crossword solver and setter, Tim Moorey, seeks to dispel the myth that cryptic crosswords are the preserve of the elite. In this new, easy guide, he demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue.

The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 1

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007108336
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 24

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008343941
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
The Times Cryptic Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword. The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time. Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Rogan.

The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008343705
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized 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.

The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 20: 80 World-Famous Crossword Puzzles (the Times Crosswords)

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008139803
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time. Addictive, taxing and compelling, "The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 20" is packed with 80 high-quality puzzles chosen by the former "Times "Crossword Editor Richard Browne.

The Times Index

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Times (London, England : 1931)
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Indexes the Times, Sunday times and magazine, Times literary supplement, Times educational supplement, Time educational supplement Scotland, and the Times higher education supplement.

How To Crack Cryptic Crosswords

Author: Vivien Hampshire
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 178102152X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
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!

Cryptic Crossword Puzzles For Dummies

Author: Denise Sutherland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0730384756
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Put your cryptic-cracking skills to use! With over 50 puzzles and 1,750 clues for you to conquer, Cryptic Crossword Puzzles for Dummies is filled with cryptics that range from (relatively) simple to expert-level, along with brief explanations of the most common types of clues and helpful hints on how to solve them. Used on its own or as a companion to Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies, this book will keep your brain busy for hours! Apply the basics: use fundamental rules to solve puzzles Build your solving skills: practise consistently on various grid types Tackle pesky anagrams: decode anagram clues aplenty Use sums to find the answer: add and subtract letters to get the correct word Detect double definitions: answer hints with more than one meaning Explore hidden messages: become a master at uncovering unseen solutions