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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241 products


  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus

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

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    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

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    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

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    £21.59

  • The New York Times Tough Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

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

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    £17.09

  • Sudoku 1

    St Martin's Press Sudoku 1

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    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"

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    £9.99

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

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    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.

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    £12.87

  • 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

  • St. Martins Press-3PL Will Shortz Presents 1001 Sudoku Puzzles to Do Right Now

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    £28.25

  • 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

  • Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Single Scoop Sudoku 200 Easy

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    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

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    £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

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    £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

    £12.27

  • 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

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    £11.69

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    £10.44

  • 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.

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    £11.81

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

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    15 in stock

    £8.67

  • Griffin Publishing New York Times Midsummer Nights Crosswords

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    £9.37

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    £12.34

  • Griffin Publishing NYT MAD HATTER XWORD 75 Wild Puzzles

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £8.67

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus

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

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    £17.09

  • 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

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    £8.99

  • Will Shortz Presents Terrifying Sudoku 200

    Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Terrifying Sudoku 200

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFeatures 200 puzzles.

    1 in stock

    £10.76

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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

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    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Griffin Publishing WSP BRAIN BUSTING KENKEN Will Shortz Presents

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    £9.99

  • Pocket Sudoku

    St Martin's Press Pocket Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisGET HOOKED ON THE LATEST PUZZLE CRAZE!It''s hot, fun, mind-boggling, and once you start, you won''t want to stop. It''s sudoku -- the new puzzle rage that''s got the nation in a frenzy. New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz presents yet another stimulating and fun collection of 150 sudoku puzzles, ranging in difficulty from easy to more challenging. There are just a few simple rules: Fill in the empty boxes in the grid of 81 boxes, divided into nine three-by-three squares, so that every row, column, and square contains the numbers 1 through 9, without repeating. You don''t need any mathematical knowledge. Whether you''re a crossword enthusiast or a lover of puzzles, you''ll want to try this latest sensation. Don''t waste any more time. Pick up a pencil and test your wits with sudoku!Trade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times

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    £8.83

  • St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Delightfully Difficult

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    Book SynopsisIt''s the best of both!Finally a crossword omnibus that packs hours of puzzling fun into one portable package. And there''s nothing like the thrill of solving a particualrly clever crossword!* 150 challenging New York Times crosswords* Portable and perfect for solving on the go* Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz

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    £999.99

  • Will Shortz Presents Devious Sudoku

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Devious Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisCan you handle it? These sudoku puzzles are mind melting!Includes: -200 very hard puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz

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    £11.69

  • St. Martin's Griffin The New York Times Huge Book of Easy Crosswords

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    Book SynopsisThis brand-new collection packs hours of fun solving into a portable paperback. Enjoy 200 of The New York Times'' light and easy crossword puzzles, chosen from Monday and Tuesday editions of the newspaper, wherever you go. Features:* 200 fun and easy New York Times crosswords* Portable and perfect for solving on the go* Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz

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    £999.99

  • 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

  • St Martin's Press The New York Times Best of Monday Crosswords

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    Book SynopsisEasy to solve . . . hard to resist! Monday might not be your favorite day to head to the office but if you''re a crossword solver who enjoys the Times'' easiest puzzles, you can''t wait for Monday to roll around. This first volume of our new series collects all your favorite start-of-the-week puzzles in one attractive, portable package. Features: * Seventy five of the Times''s Monday crosswords, their easiest of the week * Convenient trade paperback for easy transport* The #1 names in crosswords: The New York Times and Will Shortz.

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    £999.99

  • The New York Times Best of Tuesday Crosswords

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Best of Tuesday Crosswords

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    Book SynopsisEasy to solve . . . hard to resist! Start of a new Day of the Week series: 75 ever-popular easy Tuesday from Times editor Will Shortz in a convenient portable size. Easy puzzles are popular: everyone loves the thrill of actually finishing the Times crossword, especially casual puzzlers, for whom these relaxing, solvable puzzles are a real delight. 75 daily-sized puzzles, the easiest published in the Times. Portable 6x9 trim size is perfect for solvers on the go. Edited by Will Shortz.

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    £8.54

  • Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Mad for Sudoku 200

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    Book SynopsisCan't get enough of sudoku? This book contains two hundred challenging and devilishly difficult sudoku puzzles in a portable, pocket-sized trim. It features: 200 hard sudoku puzzles; and big grids for easy solving.

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    £11.72

  • The New York Times Monday Crossword Puzzle

    St Martin's Press The New York Times Monday Crossword Puzzle

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    Book SynopsisMonday might not be your favorite day to head to the office but if you''re a crossword solver who enjoys the Times''s easiest puzzles, you can''t wait for Monday to roll around. This first volume of our new series collects all your favorite start-of-the week puzzles in one huge omnibus.Features:- 200 easy Monday crosswords- Big omnibus volume is a great value for solvers- The New York Times-the #1 brand name in crosswords- Edited by Will Shortz: the celebrity of U.S. crossword puzzling

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    £16.99

  • Griffin Publishing Will Shortz Presents Dangerous Sudoku 200 Hard

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    Book SynopsisSuitable only for the bravest Sudoku solvers, this collection features: 200 hard puzzles; big grids for easy solving; and an introduction by a New York Times crossword editor.

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    £19.99

  • The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

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

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    Book SynopsisFeatures in The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus Volume 9:* 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.

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    £17.09

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    £15.19

  • Griffin The New York Times Best of Wednesday Crosswords

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    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 next volume in our new day of the week series collects all your favorite medium level Wednesday puzzles in one attractive, portable package. Features: * Seventy-five of the Times''s Wednesday crosswords* Convenient trade paperback for easy transport* The #1 names in crosswords: The New York Times and Will Shortz.

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    £10.44

  • The New York Times More Tuesday Crossword Puzzles

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

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    Book SynopsisCrossword fans who love easy puzzles love Tuesdays! They''re fast and fun to complete but offer a hint of a challenge. Now for the first time, we offer 200 of them in a beautiful omnibus.Featuring:- 200 easy Tuesday crossword puzzles- Big omnibus volume is a great value for solvers of The New York Times crosswords--the #1 brand name in crosswords- Edited by Will Shortz: the celebrity of U.S. crossword puzzling

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    £17.99

  • Will Shortz Presents Killer Sudoku 200 Hard

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

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    1 in stock

    £12.19

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

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    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

  • Will Shortz Presents Black Diamond Sudoku

    St. Martin's Griffin Will Shortz Presents Black Diamond Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisWatch out! These puzzles are for the most extreme solvers! But if you dare, grab a pen and take on these two hundred all-new extra challenging puzzles in Will Shortz Presents Black Diamond Sudoku.Features: - 200 hard puzzles- Big grids for easy solving- Introduction by legendary puzzlemaster Will Shortz

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    £11.69

  • 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

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