The Sunday Times Cryptic Crossword Book 1

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008470050
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
A new compilation of 80 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times, one of the greatest crossword puzzle challenges. These brainteasers will test all cryptic 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 Sunday Times Mephisto Crossword Book 1

Author: HarperCollins Publishers
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007165339
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Mephisto crossword appears weekly in The Sunday Times and is a major challenge for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, as the crossword grid has no black squares in it. and challenging, and should provide much challenging entertainment to cryptic crossword aficionados.

The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge Crossword Book 1

Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008343897
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
A jumbo crossword puzzle workout to stimulate the brain cells and test your all-round general knowledge 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 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.

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 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 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.

How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

Author: The New York Times
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9780312365547
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
The New York Times is the gold standard of crossword puzzles. Drawing from the top puzzle constructors in the nation, the Times puzzles are considered the cleverest, most engaging and at times, trickiest puzzles of all. This guide will help puzzlers of all skill levels improve and enjoy the New York Times crossword. Along with helpful discussions and hints, every puzzle in How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle is annotated with solving tips and insight from veteran constructors and solver to help you master the nation's #1 puzzle! This volume includes: *60 Times puzzles from easy Monday to devilish Saturday and giant Sunday, each with helpful tips and clues *Lists of most common crossword words, clues, and ways constructors try to trick you*Step-by-step solving instructions provide readers with instruction on how to tackle puzzles of every difficulty level*How to construct a puzzle: A chapter offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a great crossword *Introduction from puzzle great Will Shortz, crossword editor for The New York Times

The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 1

Author: Telegraph Media Group Ltd
Publisher: Hamlyn
ISBN: 9780600635192
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fuel your passion for puzzling with The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 1, the first title in a relaunch of the best-selling bumper cryptic crossword series from the Telegraph. For long-time puzzle enthusiasts and crossword novices alike, these tricky puzzles will keep you entertained through the longest train journeys and the rainiest of evenings.