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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  • The Cain's Jawbone Book of Crosswords

    Unbound The Cain's Jawbone Book of Crosswords

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisBefore Edward Powys Mathers wrote Cain's Jabwone, the world's most difficult literary puzzle, he was a cryptic crossword creator. Published under his pseudonym ‘Torquemada’, his puzzles would taunt readers for days. He created his first cryptic crossword puzzle in 1924 and went on to set them for the Saturday Westminster and the Observer for the next 15 years. His true identity was only revealed when he died in 1939.As well as earning the reputation for setting the world's toughest crosswords, Torquemada – or 'Torq' as he was often referred to – was also delightfully creative: with many puzzles written in perfectly constructed verse or delivered as mini-narratives to their solvers. This selection of Torquemada's best crosswords was originally published in 1942 and this edition contains tributes to his life and achievements, including one by his widow, R.C. Mathers as well as a foreword by the crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times, Will Shortz.The successful revival of Cain's Jawbone has inspired a new generation of puzzle solvers. Here is the next challenge for Torquemada's fans – dare you take it on?Health warning: These crosswords are extremely difficult and not for the faint-hearted.

    15 in stock

    £11.69

  • New York Times Games Strictly Medium Crossword

    St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games Strictly Medium Crossword

    Book SynopsisMaster the art of medium-level crosswordsYou have what it takes to become a puzzle-solving expert with these 200 tricky, pun-filled Wednesday and Thursday crossword puzzles from the New York Times Games. Not too easy, not too hard, this collection provides a fun challenge to help you relax and unwind.Features:- 200 medium-level crossword puzzles- Fun, fresh, contemporary wordplay- Convenient portable paperback size for on-the-go solving

    £14.25

  • Will Shortz Presents LargePrint Sudoku To Go

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents LargePrint Sudoku To Go

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    Book SynopsisLarge-print sudoku puzzles for everyone!This large-print sudoku collection features 300 brain-boosting puzzles designed to keep your mind sharp. Regardless of age or level of expertise, it''s the perfect size for solving this beloved logic puzzle wherever you go.Features:- 300 sudoku puzzles for all skill levels- Big grids with lots of space for easy solving- Introduction by puzzlemaster Will Shortz

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    £13.29

  • New York Times Games The Best Friday Crosswords

    St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games The Best Friday Crosswords

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    £11.63

  • New York Times Games The Best Saturday Crosswords

    St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games The Best Saturday Crosswords

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    £12.35

  • New York Times Games Have Yourself a Merry Little

    St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games Have Yourself a Merry Little

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    £12.30

  • The New York Times Take It With You Monday

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Take It With You Monday

    Book SynopsisCraving some puzzle time but always on the go? No problem! Just Take It With You! This Monday volume of the new Take It With You series features 200 of the week's easiest New York Times crossword puzzles. Each page is removable, so you can sit back and solve wherever you go. Features: - 200 easy Monday puzzles - Perforated pages and convenient travel size - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

    £14.24

  • Thinh Lai's Puzzle Universe: Original Puzzles

    Headline Publishing Group Thinh Lai's Puzzle Universe: Original Puzzles

    Book SynopsisDo you feel like you've solved enough traditional Sudoku, crosswords and logic problems to last a lifetime? Thinh Lai's Puzzle Universe is the second book in an exciting new series for everyone who loves puzzles and wants something fresh! Vietnamese puzzle master Lai Van Duc Thinh has created a series of original puzzle types sure to test the skills of even the most experienced puzzle-solver. Creatively stimulating new puzzles include Bar Code, Elbow Room, Boxing Match, Borderlands and more, each of which come with full instructions on how to solve them, as well as a variety of difficulty levels to aid in your progression. Table of Contents0

    £7.99

  • 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.

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    £13.60

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  • St. Martins Press-3PL Nyt Early Morning Crosswords

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    £8.67

  • Griffin Publishing New York Times Midsummer Nights Crosswords

    15 in stock

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    £9.37

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    £12.34

  • Griffin Publishing NYT MAD HATTER XWORD 75 Wild Puzzles

    15 in stock

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    £8.67

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    £9.99

  • St. Martins Press-3pl NYT CUNNING CROSSWORDS By Shortz Will November 2011

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    £9.99

  • St. Martin's Griffin Will Shortz Presents the Big Bad Book of KenKen

    15 in stock

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    £10.44

  • Griffin Publishing WSP BRAIN BUSTING KENKEN Will Shortz Presents

    15 in stock

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    £9.99

  • Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Sizzling Sudoku 100 Very Hard Puzzles

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisPresents a collection of easy to hard sudoku puzzles from puzzlemaster. This title is suitable for solvers looking for a fun way to unwind. It features big grids with lots of space for easy solving.

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    £11.48

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    £10.44

  • St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Sudoku for Your Commute

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    £12.34

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    £10.44

  • 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

    £20.89

  • The New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles is the perfect gift for any crossword lover! This deluxe collection is a sturdy hardcover volume with high-quality paper and removable cover band.From the top names in crosswords, The New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles features 100 easy-to-hard brainteasers edited by NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday Puzzlemaster and Times puzzle editor Will Shortz. This unique book includes a cloth ribbon marker and removable cover band, leaving a discreet and sophisticated hardcover book with charming crossword grid pattern, so you can solve puzzles in style wherever you go.

    10 in stock

    £17.84

  • The New York Times Will Shortzs Favorite Sunday

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

    7 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

    7 in stock

    £12.59

  • Will Shortz Presents Wild for Sudoku 200

    Page Street Publishing Co. Will Shortz Presents Wild for Sudoku 200

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeatures two hundred extra-hard puzzles that can satisfy even the most addicted sudoku solver. This book includes 200 mind melting puzzles, and presents big grids for easy solving.

    7 in stock

    £11.54

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series Sunday

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Best of the Week Series Sunday

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisAre Sundays your favorite? We finish our Best of the Week Series up with a collection of the luxuriously long Sunday crosswords! This extra large puzzle is many crossword fans' favorite! Features: - 50 New York Times Sunday crosswords. - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz - Convenient spiral binding for easy solving.

    7 in stock

    £11.69

  • New York Times Games Easiest Crosswords Volume 2

    St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games Easiest Crosswords Volume 2

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £13.78

  • New York Times Games Hello Fall Crosswords

    St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games Hello Fall Crosswords

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £16.02

  • The New York Times Pop Culture Crosswords 75

    Griffin Publishing The New York Times Pop Culture Crosswords 75

    10 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.

    10 in stock

    £9.96

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

    Diversified Publishing The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisContaining one hundred puzzles from the best of yesterday's and today's crossword constructors, this elegant commemorative edition is a collector's item for every New York Times crossword puzzle fan.To celebrate the twenty-fifth volume of Sunday crosswords from The New York Times, Times Books is proud to present this expanded anniversary edition. The first fifty puzzles in this book are the best and brightest from the history of The Times -- including their very first crossword -- and have been personally selected by Will Shortz. The next fifty are modern-day masterpieces edited by Mr. Shortz. A must-have for loyal fans, this historic edition is primed to be a classic.

    5 in stock

    £12.32

  • The New York Times I Love Tuesday Crossword

    St Martin's Press The New York Times I Love Tuesday Crossword

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisA NEW day-of-the-week series in a convenient spiral bound package Let''s face it: the week really begins once Monday''s finally over. If Tuesdays are your favorite, this collection of 50 Tuesday crossword puzzles will be the highlight of your week.Features:- 50 New York Times Tuesday crosswords- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Convenient spiral binding for easy solving

    5 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Mega Book of Sunday Crosswords

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Mega Book of Sunday Crosswords

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisA massive collection of Sunday crosswords!This is the mother lode for New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle lovers! With a whopping 500 puzzles containing nearly ten years' worth of America's favorites, this book is sure to become a household staple that you return to again and again for months of endless enjoyment.Features: - 500 of the Times's extra-large, themed Sunday puzzles - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz - Hours and hours of fun in one giant volume

    5 in stock

    £24.30

  • The New York Times Monday Through Friday Easy to

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Monday Through Friday Easy to

    4 in stock

    Book Synopsis*50 daily size puzzles.*First appearance of these puzzles in book form.*Covered spiral binding.Serious solvers know that the puzzles in the New York Times get harder as the week goes on. From an easy Monday to a downright difficult Friday puzzle, this brand new collection is sure to challenge you with every passing day. See how far you can get!

    4 in stock

    £11.39

  • Will Shortz Presents Terrifying Sudoku 200

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Terrifying Sudoku 200

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeatures 200 puzzles.

    4 in stock

    £10.80

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series Friday

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Best of the Week Series Friday

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisYou know you're a seasoned puzzle solver when you can crack the tricky New York Times Friday crossword. This next volume of our favorite day series collects all your favorite Friday puzzles. Features: - Convenient spiral binding for easy solving - 50 challenging puzzles - Fun clues and fresh vocabulary

    4 in stock

    £12.34

  • New York Times Games Crossword Curious

    St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games Crossword Curious

    4 in stock

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    £13.50

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisEdited by Will Shortz, The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2: Saturday Crosswords is a new volume of our bestselling spiral-bound day-of-the-week series.Become a puzzlemaster by taking on these Saturday crosswords!The second series of the mega-popular New York Times Best of the Week collects 50 of the week's most challenging crosswords. Celebrate the start to the weekend with a Saturday puzzling match.Features:- Fifty of the Times's Saturday challenging crosswords- Puzzles that will test even the most expert problem solvers- Fun, contemporary clues and lively wordplay

    4 in stock

    £12.59

  • St Martin's Press The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisNow with bigger, easy-to-read clues!The Sunday New York Times crossword is the biggest, cleverest, greatest puzzle in town! Relax and unwindor get totally energizedwith 50 of America's favorite crossword puzzles.Features:- 50 challenging puzzles from the New York Times- Puzzles edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Durable spiral-bound paperback for puzzling on the go

    4 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisNow with bigger, easy-to-read clues!The Sunday New York Times crossword is the biggest, cleverest, greatest puzzle in town! Relax and unwindor get totally energizedwith 50 of America's favorite crossword puzzles.Features:- 50 challenging puzzles from the New York Times- Puzzles edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Durable spiral-bound paperback for puzzling on the go

    4 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe next in our popular series of New York Times Sunday crosswords with bigger, more readable clues!The Sunday New York Times crossword has been a beloved fixture for over seventy-five years. It's America's favoriteand most famouscrossword puzzle. The clues in these extra-large Sunday puzzles are bigger and better than ever: easier on the eyes for stress-free solving!Features:- 50 New York Times Sunday crosswords edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz- Bold, fun series cover design- Covered spiral binding for easy, lay-flat solving

    3 in stock

    £12.60

  • 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

    £12.27

  • Will Shortz Presents Stay Sharp Sudoku 200

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Stay Sharp Sudoku 200

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisA title featuring: 200 hard puzzles; big grids for easy solving; and, an introduction by a legendary puzzle master.

    3 in stock

    £12.90

  • The New York Times Marvelous Monday Crosswords

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Marvelous Monday Crosswords

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisEasy to solve . . . hard to resist! Everybody loves easy Mondays and solving is even easier now with this new big, spiral-bound series!- Fifty of the Times''s Monday crosswords, their easiest of the week- Puzzles that are not only fun but completely solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert- Covered spiral binding for easy spine-out shelving.

    3 in stock

    £12.59

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