Books by Will Shortz

Portrait of Will Shortz

Will Shortz is celebrated as one of the world's foremost crossword editors and puzzle creators, renowned for his ingenious wordplay and ability to challenge solvers of every level. His collections bring together an exceptional range of crosswords, from quick daily tests of logic to intricate weekend grids that reward patience and lateral thinking. Each puzzle reflects his signature balance of wit, precision, and accessibility, making his books a staple for enthusiasts seeking both entertainment and mental agility.

Whether enjoyed over morning coffee or on a long journey, Shortz's compilations offer the perfect blend of tradition and innovation. His puzzles invite readers to sharpen their minds while savouring the satisfaction of each solved clue, embodying the enduring appeal of the crossword as a cornerstone of modern puzzling culture.

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  • Little Orange Book of Harrowing Sudoku

    Griffin Publishing Little Orange Book of Harrowing Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisSudoku is so fun it''s scary! Only the bravest sudoku solvers should dare to dive into Will Shortz Presents The Little Orange Book of Harrowing Sudoku. Edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz, the 335 devilishly diffiucult puzzles in this spooky spiral bound edition is sure to keep you up at night! Features:* 335 sudoku puzzles, arranged according to difficulty* Sleek design with a covered spiral binding makes it easy to solve puzzles* Durable hardcover protects the book as it travels with you wherever you go* The perfect Halloween gift for any holiday* Edited by Will Shortz.

    Out of stock

    £16.99

  • Competitive Crosswords: Over 60 Challenges from

    Andrews McMeel Publishing Competitive Crosswords: Over 60 Challenges from

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    Book SynopsisBoost your crossword game with this new collection of tricky grids from the world’s oldest and most popular puzzle competition, presented by crossword legend Will Shortz.Competitive Crosswords is the second book in the Will Shortz Games line. From easy to tricky, this collection includes 60 innovative crosswords created exclusively for the competition by leading puzzlemakers.Try to finish within the allotted time limits or challenge yourself with tournament-style play. Packed with expert solving tips, fun facts, and memorable puzzles, these crosswords will help you hone your wordplay skills and keep you entertained for days. Features: Easy to difficult championship grids Brain-melting rebuses, punny wordplay, and themed puzzles Crosswords with a scoring guide to re-create tournament-style play at home Complete answer key

    Out of stock

    £11.37

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

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    Book Synopsis50 Sunday-size puzzles from the pages of The New York TimesThe New York Times puzzles are America''s Favorite! Millions of crossword fans know that The New York Times crosswords are the gold standard in puzzling. Under Will Shortz''s editorship, the New York Times crossword puzzles have featured increased wordplay and a hip, contemporary attitude towards crosswordingalong with the same high standards that have always been the hallmark of The New York Times. - 50 of the world famous Sunday crossword puzzles- Appearing for the first time in book form- Author bylines allows fans to get to know today''s top constructors

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis50 world famous Sunday puzzles from the pages of The New York TimesNew York Times puzzles are America''s favorite!The famed New York Times Sunday puzzles are the biggest and the best out there, and this collection, with a bountiful 200 puzzles, is sure to provide hundreds of hours of solving fun---whether you''re a novice puzzler or a confident cruciverbalist. So sharpen your pencil and dive in: between the covers of this book, it''s Sunday every day of the week!- 200 of the world-famous Sunday crossword puzzles from The New York Times- Edited by famed Times crossword editor Will Shortz- Author bylines allow fans to get to know today''s top constructors

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    £17.09

  • The New York Times Ultimate Crossword Omnibus

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Ultimate Crossword Omnibus

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisAmerica''s Favorite: The New York Times CrosswordsThe 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

    Out of stock

    £21.59

  • The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £17.09

  • The New York Times Tough Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Tough Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

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    £16.14

  • The New York Times Will Shortzs Favorite Sunday

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Will Shortzs Favorite Sunday

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Biggest and Best Sunday Crosswords Ever Published in The New York Times!The New York Times Sunday crosswords are America''s favorite puzzles, and under the leadership of legendary Times crossword editor Will Shortz, the Sunday puzzles have become even more renowned, featuring virtuoso contstruction, clever clues, and increased wordplay, as well as fresh vocabulary, and a hip, contemporary attitude.Now Shortz has chosen his fifty all-time favorite Sunday puzzles from the pages of the Times and collected them all in this volume. Once you start these puzzles, you won''t be able to stop!* Special introduction by Will Shortz* Personal commentary from Will Shortz on why each puzzle made his list of all-time greats* Creative themes, wordplay, and amazing tricks-each puzzle has something that makes it one of the best ever!* Sunday puzzles are up to 40% bigger than weekday-size puzzles, with fewer black squares and more inve

    10 in stock

    £11.89

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe biggest and best puzzles from the #1 name in crosswords!The Sunday New York Times crosswords are the most popular of the week. And in addition to forty-four of the regular, high-quality Sunday puzzles the Times is renowned for, this volume contains the six famous Millennium crosswords: the biggest puzzles the Times has ever published! They''re each over 40% bigger than a regular Sunday and twice as big as a Daily puzzle and contain two complete sets of clues, Hard and Easy. They''re like no other crossword you''ve ever seen, and editor Will Shortz is still deluged with requests to publish more. So prepare to dig in to the biggest, most puzzling crosswords that have ever appeared in The New York Times.- 50 of the world-famous Sunday crosswords- Six Bonus Millennium puzzles with two sets of clues-the largest crosswords ever to appear in the paper

    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • Sudoku 1

    St Martin's Press Sudoku 1

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe hottest craze in puzzles!On no account should any reader not already hooked so much as a glance at a sudoku. That way lies addiction and madness. Sudoku are to the first decade of the twenty-first century what Rubik''s Cube was to the 1970s. --Tom Utley, The Daily TelegraphFrom puzzlemaster and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz comes sudoku, the new wordless crossword puzzle that''s taking the world by storm! Once you start, you won''t want to stop. These addictive puzzles are easy to explain--just fill the grid with numbers according to the few simple rules--but incredibly fun and engaging to complete. You don''t need any mathematics knowledge: Just supply a pencil and an inquisitive mind.This brand-new collection features original, easy-to-solve sudoku from Will Shortz, along with an introduction that explains these fascinating puzzles and how to solve them. Once you''ve mastered the easier sudoku, try the last ten puzzlesTrade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times"

    10 in stock

    £15.03

  • Sudoku 2

    St Martin's Press Sudoku 2

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe hottest craze in puzzles!On no account should any reader not already hooked so much as a glance at a sudoku. That way lies addiction and madness. Sudoku are to the first decade of the twenty-first century what Rubik''s Cube was to the 1970s. --Tom Utley, The Daily TelegraphFrom puzzlemaster and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz comes sudoku, the new wordless crossword puzzle that''s taking the world by storm! Once you start, you won''t want to stop. These addictive puzzles are easy to explain--just fill the grid with numbers according to the few simple rules--but incredibly fun and engaging to complete. You don''t need any mathematics knowledge: Just supply a pencil and an inquisitive mind.This brand-new collection features original sudoku ranging from effortlessly easy to devilishly difficult, along with an introduction from Will Shortz that explains these fascinating puzzles and how to solve them. If you''re a crossword faTrade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times"

    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • Sudoku 3

    St Martin's Press Sudoku 3

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHE HOTTEST CRAZE IN PUZZLES!From puzzlemaster and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz comes sudoku, the new wordless crossword puzzle that''s taking the world by storm! Once you start, you won''t want to stop. These addictive puzzles are easy to understand---just fill the grid with numbers according to the few simple rules---but incredibly fun and engaging to complete. You don''t need any mathematics knowledge: Just supply a pencil and an inquisitive mind.This brand-new collection features original sudoku ranging from effortlessly easy to devilishly difficult, along with an introduction from Will Shortz that explains these fascinating puzzles and how to solve them. Plus, the last five bonus puzzles in the book are giants---more than 50 percent larger and correspondingly more fun to solve! If you''re a crossword fan, a fan of logic puzzles, or just a puzzle lover in general, you will be engrossed and delighted with sudoku!Trade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times"

    10 in stock

    £10.44

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus 200

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus 200

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Sudoku to Boost Your Brainpower Presented by Will

    St Martin's Press Sudoku to Boost Your Brainpower Presented by Will

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeaturing 100 wordless puzzles, this title also includes step-by-step Sudoku solving secrets. It is from the puzzle master Will Shortz, "The New York Times" cross word editor.

    5 in stock

    £12.30

  • ULTIMATE SUDOKU CHALLENGE

    St Martin's Press ULTIMATE SUDOKU CHALLENGE

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeaturing 100 wordless puzzles, this title is from the puzzle master Will Shortz, "The New York Times" cross word editor.

    15 in stock

    £12.80

  • St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Will Shortz Presents

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor puzzlers who just can''t get enough, here''s a collection to last from January to December! With:* 365 fun, solvable New York Times crosswords* Puzzles from easy to hard for all solvers to enjoy* Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz* Compact trade paperback lets you solve anywhere you want all year long!

    10 in stock

    £17.99

  • New York Times Supersized Book of Sunday

    St Martin's Press New York Times Supersized Book of Sunday

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    £20.89

  • Will Shortz Presents the Monster Book of Sudoku

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents the Monster Book of Sudoku

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisSudoku has taken America by storm! Now kids can enjoy the puzzle that keeps their parents'' minds racing and pencils sharpened. This edition, designed for children 8 and up, begins with a sudoku lesson from Will Shortz and very easy 4 x 4 grids to warm up. Then young solvers advance to more challenging 6 x 6 grids and finally tradition 9 x 9 sudoku puzzles.Features: 150 all-new sudoku puzzles Four difficulty levels including smaller kid grids Fun commentary and illustrations Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz Big grids with lots of space for easy solving

    10 in stock

    £9.49

  • Will Shortz Presents the Little Black Book of

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents the Little Black Book of

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt''s smart. It''s stylish. It''s fun! And with its unique design, Will Shortz Presents The Little Black Book of Sudoku is bound to be the must-have collection for any puzzle fan. Edited by crossword great Will Shortz, this beautiful book offers 400 easy-to-hard puzzles in a convenient portable size, perfect for carrying in your purse, briefcase, or backpack. Features:* 400 sudoku puzzles, arranged according to difficulty* Sleek design with a covered spiral binding makes it easy to solve puzzles* Durable hardcover protects the book as it travels with you wherever you go* The perfect gift for any holiday* Edited by Will Shortz.

    10 in stock

    £19.79

  • Coffee Break Crosswords

    St Martin's Press Coffee Break Crosswords

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £12.59

  • Sudoku for 365 Days A Year

    Griffin Publishing Sudoku for 365 Days A Year

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrue sudoku addicts never stop solving. Now, for the first time, here''s a year''s worth of great sudoku puzzles in just one volume. With:* 365 fun sudoku puzzles* Puzzles from easy to hard for all solvers to enjoy* Edited by puzzle master Will Shortz* Compact trade paperback lets you solve anywhere you want all year long!

    10 in stock

    £15.19

  • Will Shortz Presents Lets Play Sudoku Middle of

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Lets Play Sudoku Middle of

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisReady for more of a challenge?Once you''ve mastered the easy puzzles, it''s time to take it up a notch!Features in Will Shortz Presents Let''s Play Sudoku: Middle of the Road:- 200 medium-level sudoku puzzles- Perfect portable size- Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz

    10 in stock

    £11.39

  • Tame Sudoku

    Griffin Publishing Tame Sudoku

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisLooking for fast, friendly puzzles that won''t bite back? This fun, portable new series begins with 200 fast and easy sudoku puzzles to test your skills and tame your mind.This book contains:-200 easy, relaxing puzzles-Perfect portable size for solving on the go-Edited by New York Times puzzlemaster, Will Shortz

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • Wild Sudoku

    Griffin Publishing Wild Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisReady for more of a challenge? Once you''ve mastered the easy puzzles it''s time to take it up a notch!Includes: -200 medium-level puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz

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    £11.39

  • Will Shorts Presents Ferocious Sudoku Will Shortz

    Griffin Publishing Will Shorts Presents Ferocious Sudoku Will Shortz

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    Book SynopsisThe New York Times' crossword editor and NPR's puzzlemaster invites you to try your hand and mind at solving some incredible brainteasers in Will Shortz Presents Ferocious Sudoku: 200 Hard Puzzles.Perfectly sized for traveling with big grids for easy solving, discover if you are tough enough to take on the challenge of this collection of 200 devilishly difficult sudoku puzzles!

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    £11.39

  • Will Shortz Presents Single Scoop Sudoku 200 Easy

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Single Scoop Sudoku 200 Easy

    Book SynopsisLet the sudoku solving begin! This fun, portible new series begins with 200 sweet and simple sudoku puzzles.Includes: -200 easy, relaxing puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz

    £12.34

  • Double Dip Sudoku

    Griffin Publishing Double Dip Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisHungry for more sudoku? Once you''ve mastered the easy puzzles it''s time to take it up a notch!This book is the second in the series that starts with Will Shortz Presents Single Scoop Sudoku and ends with Will Shortz Presents Triple Threat Sudoku.Includes: -200 medium-level puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz

    Out of stock

    £12.34

  • Simply Scary Sudoku 200 Medium Puzzles

    Griffin Publishing Simply Scary Sudoku 200 Medium Puzzles

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisPresented in a portable size, this title includes 200 medium-level puzzles.

    3 in stock

    £12.11

  • The New York Times Ferocious Crosswords 150 Hard

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Ferocious Crosswords 150 Hard

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    Book SynopsisAre you tough enough? Find out with the hardest crossword puzzles from the New York Times!More and more crossword fans want to test their skills against the fiercest puzzles the Times has to offer.* 150 challenging New York Times crosswords* Fresh vocabulary and wordplay* Edited by Will Shortz

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • The New York Times Easy to NotSoEasy Crossword

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Easy to NotSoEasy Crossword

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    Book SynopsisSerious solvers know that the puzzles in the New York Times get harder as the week goes on. From an easy Monday to a not so easy Friday puzzle, this brand new collection is sure to challenge you with every passing day. Features: * 200 weekday New York Times crosswords* Edited by crossword great Will Shortz* Puzzles range from fairly easy to fairly hard and everything in between.

    Out of stock

    £16.14

  • Will Shortz Presents Crazy for KenKen Killer 100 Logic Puzzles That Make You Smarter

    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Will Shortz Presents Fearsomely Frightful Sudoku

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Fearsomely Frightful Sudoku

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisHungry for more sudoku? Once you''ve mastered the easy puzzles it''s time to take it up a notch!This book is the second in the series that starts with Will Shortz Presents Ferociously Fun Sudoku and ends with Will Shortz Presents Fascinatingly Fierce Sudoku.Includes: -200 medium-level puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • The New York Times Big Book of Sunday Crosswords

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Big Book of Sunday Crosswords

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNever before have so many Sunday crossword puzzles been packed into a portable paperback! This collection contains almost three years worth of Sunday crosswords! So grab a pencil and enjoy 150 Sunday crossword puzzles wherever you go. * Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz

    10 in stock

    £16.20

  • Will Shortz Presents Hot Sudoku 200 Very Hard

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Hot Sudoku 200 Very Hard

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    Book SynopsisFeatures 200 hard sudoku puzzles.

    Out of stock

    £11.18

  • Nyt Early Morning Crosswords

    St. Martins Press-3PL Nyt Early Morning Crosswords

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • New York Times Midsummer Nights Crosswords

    Griffin Publishing New York Times Midsummer Nights Crosswords

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £7.99

  • New York Times Day at the Beach Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

    15 in stock

    £12.34

  • NYT MAD HATTER XWORD 75 Wild Puzzles

    Griffin Publishing NYT MAD HATTER XWORD 75 Wild Puzzles

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £16.14

  • The New York Times LargePrint Crossword Puzzle

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times LargePrint Crossword Puzzle

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisLarge-print type may make these puzzles from the pages of The New York Times easy on the eyes, but they will still challenge the brain. This ninth volume in the popular Large-Print Omnibus series features:* 120 easy-to-read crossword puzzles* All levels of difficulty* Edited by crossword maven Will Shortz.

    10 in stock

    £17.85

  • The New York Times Will Shortzs Wittiest Wackiest

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Will Shortzs Wittiest Wackiest

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £18.00

  • Will Shortz Presents the Ultimate Book of Easy

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents the Ultimate Book of Easy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA collection of easy sudoku puzzles for avid sudoku fans. It features 300 puzzles. It contains big grids with lots of space for easy solving.Trade Review"Sudoku is dangerous stuff. Forget work and family - think papers hurled across the room and industrial-sized blobs of correction fluid. I love it!" - THE TIMES OF LONDON"

    10 in stock

    £13.38

  • The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeatures in The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus Volume 7:* 200 Monday and Tuesday puzzles, the easiest crosswords published in The New York Times* Author bylines that allow fans to get to know today''s top contributors* The New York Times and Will Shortz--the #1 name in crosswords.

    10 in stock

    £16.99

  • The New York Times Pop Culture Crosswords 75

    Griffin Publishing The New York Times Pop Culture Crosswords 75

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisCollects the puzzles that are filled with pop culture based themes and clues, including: Singer born Stefani Germanotta: LADYGAGA; Ending for a female Smurf: ETTE; and, Apple debut of 2010: IPAD.

    15 in stock

    £8.64

  • Will Shortz Presents Trickiest Sudoku

    St. Martin's Publishing Group Will Shortz Presents Trickiest Sudoku

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisCan you handle it? This book features 200 sudoku puzzles.

    3 in stock

    £12.59

  • Will Shortz Presents Kenken for Your Coffee Break 100 Challenging Logic Puzzles That Make You Smarter

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Will Shortz Presents Terrifying Sudoku 200

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Terrifying Sudoku 200

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeatures 200 puzzles.

    5 in stock

    £10.09

  • New York Times Wake Up with Crosswords New York Times Crossword Collections

    15 in stock

    £9.49

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