The Times Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book 1

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008195731
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Challenge yourself with this set of 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 taken from previously published titles.

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 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 Big Book of Quick Crosswords 6

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008343798
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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 are 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 selected from Times Quick Crossword Books 17, 18 and 19.

The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords 1

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008195762
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

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 Cryptic Crossword Book 1

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

Book Description

The Big Book of Simplex Crosswords

Author: Mary O'Brien
Publisher: O'Brien Press
ISBN: 9781847171795
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
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!

The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 18: 80 World-Famous Crossword Puzzles (the Times Crosswords)

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007517824
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your wordpower with this classic collection of 80 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.

How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords

Author: Kevin Skinner
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 9780716022084
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Expert crossword compiler and solver Kevin Skinner shows in easy steps how to solve those trickier puzzles. Once you recognize the type of clue used, you're half way to finding the answer. Learn to spot: . Double straight clues . Double meaning clues . Word exchange clues . Homophone clues . Anagrams . And all the other clever clues beloved of crossword compilers Work your way through the example crosswords provided and hone your new-found skills. The explanations show how the answers are arrived at, so you can see precisely how each clue works. Next time you come across a clue of the same type, you'll be able to tease out the answer for yourself and beat the compiler at their own game!