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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  • Will Shortz Presents Steeped in Sudoku

    St. Martin's Publishing Group Will Shortz Presents Steeped in Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisPut the kettle on and get cracking on these 200 challenging sudoku puzzles! Features:-200 hard puzzles-Big grids for easy solving-Cozy tea cover

    Out of stock

    £12.60

  • Will Shortz Presents Genius Sudoku

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Genius Sudoku

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisAre you a puzzle genius? You are if you enjoy cracking Will Shortz''s Sudoku.This book features:* 200 Challenging puzzles* Perfect portable trim size for solving anywhere* Edited by puzzlemaster, Will Shortz!

    Out of stock

    £11.39

  • 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

  • Will Shortz Presents Sudoku  Chill

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Sudoku Chill

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    Book SynopsisPlaying off the meme expression Netflix and Chill, this saucy collection is perfect for a relaxing night in (maybe with someone special). It features:- 200 easy to hard Sudoku puzzles- Introduction by puzzlemaster Will Shortz- A portable package that's perfect for solving on the go

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    £10.99

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

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    Book SynopsisPlaying off the meme expression Netflix and Chill, this saucy collection of crosswords is perfect for a relaxing night in (maybe with someone special). It features:- 200 easy to hard puzzles- All puzzles are edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz- A portable package that's perfect for solving on the go

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • 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

  • St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Lights Out Crosswords

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    Book SynopsisThe New York Times Sunday crossword is the undisputed king of crossword puzzles. This collection features 75 of them, all edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz and guaranteed to give you a thrill.Inside you''ll find:- 75 classic Sunday New York Times crosswords- Portable packaging for solving on the go- Smart, fresh vocabulary, fun themes, and pop-culture references

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    £11.39

  • 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

  • Will Shortz Presents Extra Hot Sudoku 200 Hard

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Extra Hot Sudoku 200 Hard

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    Book SynopsisCan you take the heat? Fire up your brain with these 200 tough sudoku puzzles from puzzlemaster Will Shortz!Extra Hot Soduku features: - 200 hard puzzles to solve- Big grids for easy solving- Introduction by legendary puzzlemaster Will Shortz

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • Will Shortz Presents Sweater Weather Sudoku 200

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Sweater Weather Sudoku 200

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisReady for some tough love? Snuggle up with this collection of 200 challenging sudoku puzzles from puzzlemaster Will Shortz!Features: - 200 hard puzzles- Big grids for easy solving- Introduction by legendary puzzlemaster Will Shortz

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • Will Shortz Presents Fireside Sudoku 200 Easy to

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Fireside Sudoku 200 Easy to

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    Book SynopsisThe weather outside may be frightful, but these puzzles are so delightful! Kick back and relax with these 200 sudoku puzzles that get progressively challenging as you go.Features: - 200 easy to hard puzzles- Big grids for easy solving- Introduction by legendary puzzlemaster Will Shortz

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    £12.59

  • The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus

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

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    Book SynopsisIt''s the biggest crossword series around: New York Times crosswords editor Will Shortz''s gigantic Sunday puzzles in an omnibus-size volume that guarantees hours of head-scratching and entertainment for all puzzlers. Features:- Convenience and value with 200 puzzles in a single volume - Contemporary themed puzzles more than 50% bigger than the weekday puzzle- Fun, fresh vocabulary and challenging clues the New York Times Sunday crossword is famous for

    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • The New York Times Take It Easy Crossword Puzzles

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Take It Easy Crossword Puzzles

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    Book SynopsisRelax and enjoy with these 75 easy New York Times crossword puzzles!Easy puzzles are the best! They offer the intellectual challenge, vocabulary building, and sheer fun of solving, but won't have you tearing your hair out. Enjoy the thrill of filling in that last little box! Featuring: - 75 easy Times crosswords - Puzzles edited by Will Shortz - Convenient, travel-size volume: portable and affordable

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • 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

  • Will Shortz Presents Sudoku Forever 200 Easy to

    St. Martin's Griffin Will Shortz Presents Sudoku Forever 200 Easy to

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    Book SynopsisThe next in our new series: easy to hard sudoku puzzles.Are you sweet on sudoku? Then you're sure to enjoy these 200 puzzles that get progressively challenging as you go. Features: - 200 easy to hard puzzles - Big grids for easy solving - Introduction by legendary Puzzlemaster Will Shortz

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    £12.59

  • Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 1

    St. Martin's Publishing Group Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 1

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    Book SynopsisThe first in a new series: hard 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

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    £11.39

  • Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 2

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 2

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    Book SynopsisThe next in a new series: hard 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

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    £11.39

  • St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Easy Crosswords for the Plane

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    Book Synopsis200 easy New York Times crossword puzzles with removable pages for solving on the goEasy puzzles are the best! They offer the intellectual challenge, the vocabulary building, and the sheer fun of solving, but won't have you tearing your hair out. Plus, these puzzles are printed on removable pages so you can take them out or hand one to a friend. Enjoy the thrill of filling in that last little box!- 200 easy Times crosswords- Convenient, travel-size volume with perforated pages- Edited by the #1 name in crosswords, Will Shortz

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    £13.49

  • St. Martin's Publishing Group Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 3

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    Book SynopsisThe next in our new series of only the hardest puzzles for serious sudoku solversDo 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

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • St Martin's Press The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

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    Book Synopsis200 of the easiest New York Times crossword puzzles, perfect for beginners!Why stress out when you could take it easy? Here''s another great big volume of easy breezy New York Times crossword puzzles to pass the time. Like its popular predecessors, this collection features:- 200 Monday and Tuesday puzzles- The easiest crosswords published in The New York Times- Big grids for easy solving

    Out of stock

    £15.19

  • Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 4

    St. Martin's Publishing Group Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 4

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    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

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

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

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis200 of the easiest New York Times crossword puzzles, perfect for beginners!Why stress out when you could take it easy? Here''s another great big volume of easy breezy New York Times crossword puzzles to pass the time. Like its popular predecessors, this collection features:- 200 Monday and Tuesday puzzles- The easiest crosswords published in The New York Times- Big grids for easy solving

    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • Will Shortz Presents The Great Big Book of Sudoku

    St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents The Great Big Book of Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisA positively HUGE book of 500 sudoku puzzles for all skill levelsWhat's better than a book of sudoku? A Great Big Book of Sudoku! If you can't get enough of these grids, you're sure to enjoy this extra-large collection of 500 sudoku puzzles that get progressively challenging as you go.Features: - 500 easy to hard puzzles- Big grids for easy solving- Introduction by legendary Puzzlemaster Will Shortz

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    £17.09

  • The New York Times Wednesday Crossword Puzzle

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

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    Book SynopsisThe first-ever omnibus of Wednesday crossword puzzles from The New York TimesOn the fence? You must be a Wednesday crossword puzzle solver! This great big collection of 200 not-too-easy, not-too-hard crossword puzzles from The New York Times will get you through the midweek slump in no time.Features:-200 medium-level Wednesday puzzles-Sturdy size and great value-Puzzles edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

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    £18.00

  • St Martin's Press Will Shortz Presents The Great Big Book of Sudoku

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    Book SynopsisThe next in a new series: a positively HUGE book of 500 sudoku puzzles for all skill levels

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    £16.14

  • 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

  • The New York Times Truly Tough Crossword Puzzles

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Truly Tough Crossword Puzzles

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    Book SynopsisA value-packed volume of 200 difficult New York Times crossword puzzlesWhen the going gets tough, pick up a crossword puzzle! If you crave the challenge that comes with the New York Times'' Friday and Saturday puzzles, you''ve met your match with this collection of 200 difficult crosswords.- 200 Friday and Saturday puzzles from the Times- Puzzles edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Convenient portable paperback size for on-the-go solving

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    £13.49

  • 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

  • St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times LargePrint Spring Forward

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    Book Synopsis150 large-print crossword puzzles to keep your mind sharp! These large-print puzzles may be easy on the eyes, but they still challenge the brain! This brand new large-print collection has more puzzles than ever, all edited by crossword king Will Shortz.- 150 easy-to-read crossword puzzles- All levels of difficulty- Fun, fresh clues from the pages of The New York Times

    Out of stock

    £21.84

  • New York Times Games Easiest Crosswords Volume 2

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

    4 in stock

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    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

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    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

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    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 Happy Sunday Crossword Puzzles

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

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    Book Synopsis100 Sunday puzzles from The New York Times (25% more!)The New York Times Sunday crossword is the undisputed king of crossword puzzles. This collection features 100 of them, all edited by puzzlemaster Will Shortz and sure to put the fun in your Sunday Funday!The New York Times Happy Sunday Crossword Puzzles features: - 100 themed New York Times Sunday crosswords - Portable packaging for solving on the go - Smart, fresh vocabulary, fun themes, and pop-culture references

    Out of stock

    £12.34

  • The New York Times A Puzzle a Day

    St Martin's Press The New York Times A Puzzle a Day

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    Book SynopsisAn entire year''s worth of great crosswords from The New York Times, with puzzles from every day of the week, including Sunday!For puzzlers who just can''t get enough crosswords, here''s a collection to last all year long! The New York Times A Puzzle a Day includes: - 365 fun, solvable New York Times crosswords - Puzzles from easy to hard for all solvers to enjoy - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

    Out of stock

    £18.90

  • 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 Giant Book of Easy Crossword

    St. Martin's Publishing Group The New York Times Giant Book of Easy Crossword

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    Book Synopsis200 of the easiest New York Times crossword puzzles, perfect for beginners!Another great big volume of easy breezy New York Times crossword puzzles to pass the time. Enjoy the thrill of filling in that last little box!The New York Times Giant Book of Easy Crossword Puzzles features:- 200 Monday and Tuesday puzzles, the easiest crosswords published in The New York Times- Puzzles edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Big grids for easy solving

    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • 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 Simply Easy Crossword Puzzles

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

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    Book SynopsisThe beginner''s collection of a new trio of easy, medium, and hard crossword puzzle books from The New York Times, edited by Will ShortzIf you love to relax with the New York Times'' easiest puzzles, you''ll be right at home with this collection of 200 Monday and Tuesday crosswords.- 200 of the easiest puzzles from the Times- Puzzles edited by crossword legend Will Shortz- Convenient portable paperback size for on-the-go solvin

    Out of stock

    £13.29

  • The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus

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

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis200 of the easiest New York Times crossword puzzles, perfect for beginners Why stress out when you could take it easy? Here''s another great big volume of easy breezy New York Times crossword puzzles to pass the time. Like its popular predecessors, this collection features:- 200 Monday and Tuesday puzzles- The easiest crosswords published in The New York Times- Big grids for easy solving

    Out of stock

    £17.09

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