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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109 products


  • 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

    £13.60

  • 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

  • 15 in stock

    £10.44

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

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £8.67

  • Griffin Publishing New York Times Midsummer Nights Crosswords

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £9.37

  • 15 in stock

    £12.34

  • Griffin Publishing NYT MAD HATTER XWORD 75 Wild Puzzles

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £8.67

  • The New York Times Pop Culture Crosswords 75

    Griffin Publishing The New York Times Pop Culture Crosswords 75

    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.

    £8.99

  • Will Shortz Presents Trickiest Sudoku

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

    2 in stock

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

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • 15 in stock

    £8.99

  • Will Shortz Presents Terrifying Sudoku 200

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Terrifying Sudoku 200

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeatures 200 puzzles.

    3 in stock

    £10.76

  • 15 in stock

    £9.99

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

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £9.99

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

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Griffin Publishing WSP BRAIN BUSTING KENKEN Will Shortz Presents

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £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.

    15 in stock

    £11.48

  • St. Martin's Griffin New York Times ABCs of Crosswords

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 200 puzzles in this volume are broken down by day of the week, from easy Monday to scary Saturday! This way old pros can pick their favorite difficulty and new puzzle fans can get better as they make their way through the book.Features:- 200 easy to hard puzzles- Fun wordplay & fresh vocabulary- Edited by Will Shortz

    15 in stock

    £16.41

  • 15 in stock

    £15.19

  • Will Shortz Presents Killer Sudoku 200 Hard

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Killer Sudoku 200 Hard

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £12.19

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

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £12.34

  • The New York Times Marvelous Monday Crosswords

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

    2 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.

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Wonderful Wednesday Crosswords

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Wonderful Wednesday Crosswords

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWednesday puzzles are fun and challenging and will keep puzzle solvers on their toes. This volume in our day of the week series collects all your favorite medium level Wednesday puzzles in one attractive, portable package.- Fifty medium level Wednesday crosswords from the pages of the New York Times.- Puzzles that are tough but solvable for those who like a challenge- Covered spiral binding for easy spine-out shelving.

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • 15 in stock

    £12.34

  • Will Shortz Presents Sleepy Sudoku

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

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn for a lazy Sunday? Need something to settle your mind before an afternoon nap? Cuddle up with Will Shortz Presents Sleep Sudoku!This volume features: - 200 challenging puzzles- An introduction by puzzlemaster Will Shortz- An adorable sleepy animal cover

    10 in stock

    £10.44

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series

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

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisWednesday might be humdrum in the office but if you're a crossword solver, a Wednesday puzzle will always keep you on your toes! This volume collects all your favorite medium level Wednesday puzzles in one big, spiral-bound edition.Features: - Fifty of the Times's Wednesday, medium level crosswords - 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

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series

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

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisYou know you're a seasoned puzzle solver when you can crack the tricky, outside-the-box New York Times Thursday crossword! This volume collects all your favorite Thursday puzzles in one big, spiral-bound edition.Features: - Fifty of the Times's Thursday, medium level crosswords - Fun wordplay! - Covered spiral binding for easy spine-out shelving.

    4 in stock

    £12.34

  • 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

    1 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

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series

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

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAre you up for the challenge? Many puzzle fans love the deviously difficult Saturday crossword! It's the hardest puzzle around and once you've conquered it you're a true puzzlemaster! Features: - 50 New York Times Saturday crosswords. - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz - Convenient spiral binding for easy solving

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series Sunday

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

    2 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.

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • 15 in stock

    £10.44

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

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

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Sunday New York Times crossword has been a beloved fixture for over seventy years. It's become America's favoriteand most famouscrossword puzzle. This 43rd collection of the Sunday puzzle features:- Fifty New York Times Sunday crosswords edited by Will Shortz- Themed puzzles more than 50% bigger than the weekday crosswords- Covered spiral binding for easy stay-flat solving

    1 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

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe first in a new series of New York Times Sunday crosswords: bigger, easy-to-read clues!The Sunday New York Times crossword has been a beloved fixture for over seventy years. It's America's favoriteand most famouscrossword puzzle. Now the extra-large Sunday puzzles are bigger and better: easier on the eyes for stress-free solving! Features: - Fifty New York Times Sunday crosswords edited by Puzzlemaster Will Shortz - Bold new series cover design - Covered spiral binding for easy, stay-flat solving

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • 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 I Love Wednesday Crossword

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times I Love Wednesday Crossword

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA NEW day-of-the-week series in a convenient spiral bound package Hate picking a side? Lucky you: This collection of 50 not-too-easy, not-too-hard Wednesday crossword puzzles will get you through the mid-week slump like a champ. Features:- 50 New York Times Wednesday crosswords- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Convenient spiral binding for easy solving

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 5

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 5

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe next in our new series of only the toughest puzzles for serious sudoku solvers!

    4 in stock

    £10.81

  • New York Times Games Easiest Crosswords Volume 2

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

    4 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    4 in stock

    £13.78

  • St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games Sunday Crosswords Volume 1

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £11.58

  • New York Times Games Classic Crossword Puzzles

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

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £15.16

  • New York Times Games Crossword Curious

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

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £13.50

  • New York Times Games Every Day Im Puzzling

    St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games Every Day Im Puzzling

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    3 in stock

    £13.50

  • The New York Times Classic Crossword Puzzles

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

    5 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.

    5 in stock

    £17.84

  • The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

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

    1 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. Now the clues in these extra-large Sunday puzzles are bigger and better: easier on the eyes for stress-free solving!Features:- Fifty New York Times Sunday crosswords edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz- Bold, fun series cover design- Covered spiral binding for easy, stay-flat solving

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Hello My Name Is Monday

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Hello My Name Is Monday

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisA NEW day-of-the-week series with striking covers and convenient spiral bindingAre you a die-hard Monday solver? Then you''re in luck because you''ve found this collection of 50 New York Times Monday crossword puzzles!Featuring:- 50 New York Times Monday crosswords- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Convenient spiral binding for easy solving

    4 in stock

    £12.60

  • The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

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

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe next in our popular series of New York Times Sunday crosswords with bigger, more readable cluesThe Sunday New York Times crossword has been a beloved fixture for over seventy-five years. It's America's favoriteand most famouscrossword puzzle. Now the clues in these extra-large Sunday puzzles are bigger and better: 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

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisEdited by Will Shortz, The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2: Monday Crosswords is a new volume of our bestselling spiral-bound day-of-the-week series.Cure your Monday blues by solving the easiest puzzles of the week!The second series of the mega-popular New York Times Best of the Week collects 50 stress-free Monday crossword puzzles for your relaxation.Features:- 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- Fun, contemporary clues and lively wordplay

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • 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

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisEdited by Will Shortz, The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2: Tuesday Crosswords is a new volume of our bestselling spiral-bound day-of-the-week series.Ease into the week with easy Tuesday crosswords!The second series of the mega-popular New York Times Best of the Week collects 50 fun and easy Tuesday crosswords to help you unwind.Features:- Fifty of the Times's Tuesday easy-level crossword puzzles- Puzzles that are not only fun but completely solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert- Fun, contemporary clues and lively wordplay

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisEdited by Will Shortz, The New York Times Best of the Week Series 2: Wednesday Crosswords is a new volume of our bestselling spiral-bound day-of-the-week series.Make it past hump day with Wednesday crosswords!The second series of the mega-popular New York Times Best of the Week collects 50 medium-level Wednesday crosswords that will grab your attention even on the busiest day of the workweek.Features:- Fifty of the Times's Wednesday medium-level crosswords- Puzzles that are not only fun but completely solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert- Fun, contemporary clues and lively wordplay

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • 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

    2 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

    2 in stock

    £12.59

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