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 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 next in our popular series of the New York Times Sunday crosswords with bigger, more readable clues!The Sunday New York Times crossword is the biggest, cleverest, greatest puzzle in town! Relax and unwind or get totally energized with 50 of America's favorite crossword puzzles.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

    2 in stock

    £12.59

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

    2 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

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • St Martin's Press The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzles Volume

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisVolume 23 of the popular series: 50 easy puzzles edited by New York Times crosswords editor Will ShortzEasy to Solve...Hard to Resist!- 50 of the easiest daily crossword puzzles- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Fun and solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert

    1 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

    15 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

    15 in stock

    £24.30

  • The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

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

    2 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

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Wednesday Crossword Puzzles

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWelcome to Wednesday!Wednesday is never the best or worst day of the week, but if you're a crossword solver, a Wednesday puzzle is always just right! This volume collects all your favorite not-too-easy, not-too-hard New York Times Wednesday puzzles in one splendid spiral-bound edition.Features:- 50 not-too-easy New York Times Wednesday crossword puzzles- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Spiral binding for convenient lay-flat solving

    10 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 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

    2 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Monday Through Friday Easy to

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

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisSee how far you can get!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 collection is sure to challenge you with each passing day. Can you make it all the way to the end of the week?- Featuring 50 New York Times easy to tough puzzles- Each puzzle labeled by day of the week- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

    2 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

    5 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

    5 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 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

    2 in stock

    £12.60

  • The New York Times Hardest Crosswords Volume 14

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Hardest Crosswords Volume 14

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAre you up for the challenge?The Friday and Saturday New York Times crosswords are the toughest of the week, and this collection has 50 of them! Only a true puzzlemaster will conquer these formidable grids. Do you have what it takes? - 50 New York Times Friday and Saturday crossword puzzles- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Spiral binding for convenient lay-flat solving

    2 in stock

    £12.60

  • St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 6

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe next in our new series of only the toughest puzzles for serious sudoku solvers! Do you have what it takes? These 200 challenging sudoku puzzles from Will Shortz will keep your mind sharp!Features:- 200 hard puzzles- Big grids for easy solving- Introduction by legendary puzzlemaster Will Shortz

    2 in stock

    £13.50

  • 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 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

    4 in stock

    £12.60

  • The New York Times Hardest Crosswords Volume 15

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Hardest Crosswords Volume 15

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe next in our popular series featuring only the toughest crossword puzzles from The New York Times!Are you up for the challenge? Many puzzle fans love the deviously difficult New York Times Friday and Saturday crosswords. They're the hardest puzzles around, and once you've conquered them, you're a true puzzlemaster!Features:- 50 New York Times Friday and Saturday crosswords- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Spiral binding for convenient lay-flat solving

    2 in stock

    £12.60

  • New York Times Games Strictly Medium Crossword

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

    1 in stock

    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

    1 in stock

    £14.25

  • New York Times Games Hello Fall Crosswords

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

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £18.46

  • The New York Times Will Shortzs Favorite Sunday

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

    3 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

    3 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

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

    3 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

    3 in stock

    £12.34

  • 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

  • Will Shortz Presents The Little Luxe Book of

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents The Little Luxe Book of

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis Sudoku has never looked so good! With its stunning design, Will Shortz Presents The Little Luxe Book of Sudoku is bound to be the book every puzzle fan will want to be seen solving this season.Edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz, this beautiful book offers 345 easy-to-hard puzzles in a convenient portable size, perfect for carrying in your purse, briefcase, or backpack. Features:* 345 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

    £18.70

  • 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

    £12.95

  • Will Shortz Presents Dangerous Sudoku 200 Very

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Dangerous Sudoku 200 Very

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisEdited by a "New York Times" crossword editor, this title features 200 puzzles.

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • Will Shortz Presents Daring Sudoku 200 Harder

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Daring Sudoku 200 Harder

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisEdited by a "New York Times" crossword editor, this title features 200 fearsome puzzles.

    10 in stock

    £12.42

  • Keep Calm  Crossword on 200 Easy Puzzles New York

    Griffin Publishing Keep Calm Crossword on 200 Easy Puzzles New York

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIncludes a collection of crosswords that features 200 fun and easy "New York Times" crosswords.

    10 in stock

    £14.40

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

    Diversified Publishing The New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles

    10 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.

    10 in stock

    £11.55

  • Will Shortz Presents The Epic Book of Extreme

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents The Epic Book of Extreme

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith 300 puzzles, this collection intends to provide hours and hours of fun for even the most avid sudoku fan. It lets you challenge your mind and put your solving skills to the test. It also features big grids with lots of space for easy solving.

    10 in stock

    £13.87

  • Will Shortz Presents Keep Calm and Sudoku On 200

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Keep Calm and Sudoku On 200

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen the going gets tough, the tough solve sudoku! Based on the British WWII poster, "Keep Calm and Carry On", this lighthearted collection packs hours of solving into a portable paperback with a flashy, fun cover. It features 200 easy to hard puzzles.

    10 in stock

    £13.50

  • The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

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

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeatured in The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus Volume 8:* 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

    £18.00

  • Will Shortz Presents The Little Book of Lots of

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents The Little Book of Lots of

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeatures two hundred easy to devilishly difficult sudoku puzzles. This title has a sophisticated look and a clever New Yorker-style cartoon on the cover. It features 200 easy to hard sudoku puzzles, and big grids for easy solving.

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • Will Shortz Presents Wild for Sudoku 200

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

    10 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.

    10 in stock

    £10.92

  • Will Shortz Presents Stay Sharp Sudoku 200

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Stay Sharp Sudoku 200

    10 in stock

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

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • The New York Times Terrific Tuesday Crosswords

    St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Terrific Tuesday Crosswords

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisEasy to solve . . . hard to resist! Tuesday puzzles are fun and easy and now they''re even easier to solve in this series with big, spiral-bound covers- Fifty of the Times''s Tuesday 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.

    10 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

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

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe next in our new series of New York Times Sunday crosswords: bigger and better!The Sunday New York Times crossword has been a beloved fixture for seventy-five 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!- 50 New York Times Sunday crosswords edited by Puzzlemaster Will Shortz- Bold new series cover design- Covered spiral binding for easy, stay-flat solving

    10 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times I Love Monday Crossword

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

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA NEW day-of-the-week series in a convenient spiral bound package Most people hate Mondays, but you know better: Monday brings us the easiest crossword puzzle of the week! This collection includes 50 no-pressure Monday puzzles for you to relax with.Features:- 50 New York Times Monday crosswords, the easiest of the week- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Convenient spiral binding for easy solving

    10 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzles Volume

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzles Volume

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisVolume 20 of the popular series: 50 easy puzzles edited by Times crosswords editor Will Shortz!For solvers who want more of the fun and less of the challenge of solving the legendary New York Times crossword comes a new collection of light and fun puzzles. All the puzzles in this book originally appeared in Monday editions of the paperthe easiest of the weekand they're fun to do while still providing the same high standards that have always been the mark of The New York Times and its crossword editor, Will Shortz.- Fifty of the Times' Monday crosswords- Puzzles that are fun and totally solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert- Covered spiral binding for convenient, lay-flat solving

    10 in stock

    £12.59

  • New York Times Games Challenging Crosswords

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

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAre you up for the challenge?The Friday and Saturday New York Times Games crosswords are the toughest of the week, and this collection has 50 of them! Only a true puzzlemaster will conquer these formidable grids. Do you have what it takes?Features:- 50 New York Times Games Friday and Saturday crosswords- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Spiral binding for convenient lay-flat solving

    10 in stock

    £12.60

  • New York Times Games Easiest Crosswords Volume 1

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

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £17.00

  • Will Shortz Presents LargePrint Sudoku To Go

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

    10 in stock

    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

    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • New York Times Games Classic Crossword Puzzles

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

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £18.70

  • New York Times Games Challenging Crosswords

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

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £11.32

  • New York Times Games The Best Friday Crosswords

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

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £11.17

  • New York Times Games The Best Saturday Crosswords

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

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £11.70

  • New York Times Games Have Yourself a Merry Little

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

    Book Synopsis

    £13.78

  • New York Times Games LargePrint Crosswords Volume

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

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £15.85

  • New York Times Games Challenging Crosswords

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

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £11.22

  • New York Times Games Essential Easy Crosswords

    St. Martins Press-3PL New York Times Games Essential Easy Crosswords

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £18.00

  • The New York Times Super Sunday Crosswords Volume

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

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 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

    10 in stock

    £12.59

  • The New York Times Wednesday Crossword Puzzles

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

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA brand-new spiral series featuring New York Times Wednesday crossword puzzles only!Wednesday is never the best or worst day of the week, but if you're a crossword solver, a Wednesday puzzle is always just right! This volume collects all your favorite not-too-easy, not-too-hard Wednesday puzzles in one big, spiral-bound edition.Features:- Fifty of the Times's Wednesday, medium-level crosswords edited by Will Shortz- Puzzles that are not only fun but completely solvable by all puzzlers, from beginner to expert- Covered spiral binding for easy lay-flat solving

    10 in stock

    £12.59

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