Crosswords and word games Books
Ivy Press 60 Second Memory Challenge
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£7.59
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Garden Lovers Puzzle Book
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£11.69
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Crosswords
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£7.59
Arcturus Publishing Crosswords
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£9.49
Union Square & Co. Hard as a Rock Crosswords Quite Hard Indeed
Book SynopsisEveryone looks forward to Saturday, but for some of us, it's not just because it's the weekendit's when the newspapers publish their hardest crosswords.Hard as a Rock Crosswords: Quite Hard Indeed!features the hardest of the hard, with some of the twistiest, most fiendishly misleading clues you'll ever have the pleasure of tearing your hair out over. This 96-page puzzle book features 72 themeless 15x15 crosswords from some of the top puzzle makers in the country, with wide-open diagrams that will make you wonder How did they even make this? Expert solvers will love the challenge, and those who want to become expert solvers will enjoy the opportunity to hone their skills. And if the puzzles ever make you feel at a loss for words, the answers are always in the back.
£9.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Cosy Word Searches
£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Take 5 Bumper Wordsearch
Book SynopsisSearch out hundreds of words on a wide range of topics with Wordsearch
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Guardian Quick Crosswords 1: A collection of
Book SynopsisThe Guardian's many crosswords are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day. Now is your chance to entertain yourself with these quick crosswords from the Guardian's extensive archives, with the first book in the new Guardian puzzle book series.With a wide variety of clues from a vast range of subjects, these crosswords will provide a stern test while still being concise enough to be solved in bite-sized chunks.Table of Contents200 quick crosswords compiled by the Guardian's crossword creators, complete with an introduction and full solutions.
£8.54
Union Square & Co. Sip Solve Hard Mini Crosswords
Book SynopsisThese bite-size 10x10 crosswords offer a lot to chew on. With wide-open grids and twisty, tricky clues, they offer a big challenge in a small, portable package.
£7.14
Union Square & Co. Easy as Pie Crosswords Totally Easy
Book SynopsisA collection of 72 fun and easy crosswords for a gentle mental challenge, brought to you by a crossword master. If you think crosswords are too hard, that can only mean that you haven't tried these yet! This 96-page puzzle book features 72 daily-size crosswords from top puzzlemakers, edited by the prolific puzzle pro Stanley Newman. Each puzzle has a theme, which means the longest answers are tied together in some waygiving solvers additional help. Perfect for beginners, pros looking to brush up on the basics, or anyone who just wants some breezy puzzles to relax with.
£11.39
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords 9
Book SynopsisThe UK''s best puzzles!A bumper collection of quick but tricky crosswords from the Daily Mail, with plenty to keep you occupied on the longest of train journeys or the rainiest of evenings. With over 400 puzzles, this is the perfect compilation for any keen crossword-lover, and will test the skills of novices and inveterate crossword-lovers alike.
£9.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Mammoth Book of Crosswords 2
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£6.99
Chartwell Books Large Print Crosswords
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£9.49
Union Square & Co. Sip Solve Easy Mini Crosswords
Book SynopsisThese 10x10 crosswords may be small, but they pack a lot of fun into a small space. With mini themes and accessible, fun clues, they're the perfect choice any time you want a little puzzle break.
£7.14
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Crosswords
£7.59
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Mindfulness Word Searches: Everyday puzzles to
Book SynopsisLose yourself in a puzzle and get ready to relax with these mindful word searches. This book will help you to find peace in a frantic world, by putting your worries to one side and inhabiting the moment, all while giving your brain a gentle workout. Mindfulness Word Searches: Everyday Puzzles to Relax With is a book to dip into for those times when you need to focus on your wellbeing, or a perfect gift for a loved one in your life who needs to make time to de-stress and unwind.
£6.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Wordle Challenge 2
Book SynopsisDo you love playing wordle? Do you wish you could do more than one puzzle a day? If you do, then you will love this collection of 500 puzzles to do anytime, anywhere.Wordle Challenge 2 presents a fun, interactive collection of brain-teasing puzzles, that can be played offline and will entertain for hours and hours. These stimulating puzzles are graded from Easy to Expert level. Puzzlers must guess what the correct word is, deducing from previous words in the grid what letters go where. A clue means there is only one correct solution to each puzzle, and answers can be found at the back of the book. Whether you are looking for puzzle practiceto train your brain, or seeking a screen-free offline alternative to online puzzles, this collection will have you enthralled.Perfect for commuters, keen puzzlers and all arde
£7.59
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Word Games for Adults: Smart Puzzles to Challenge
Book SynopsisGet your puzzle on with the wonderful range of word games to be found in this book. With over 100 puzzles to choose from and ranging from missing vowels to codewords and from word circles to crosswords, this is the perfect book for the wordsmith in your life or the WORDLE fanatic who really needs to get offline and enjoy the delights of a pen and paper!Written by expert puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore, this is a book that will keep you enthralled and enhance your word and language skills as you go.Trade ReviewKing of Puzzles * Sun *
£7.59
Headline Publishing Group The Guardian Quick Crosswords 2: A compilation of
Book SynopsisWith more than 200 small – but smart – crosswords, this book provides an excellent series of bite-sized challenges. The Guardian's many crosswords are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day. With a wide variety of clues from a vast range of subjects, these crosswords will provide a stern but gratifying examination of your vocabulary. This is the second in a brand-new series of Guardian puzzle books.Table of Contents224 quick crosswords compiled by the Guardian's crossword creators, complete with an introduction and full solutions.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Pitcherwits Volume 8
Book SynopsisSeeking something different to test your crossword skills?Professor Rebus is back with this brand-new edition of 200 picture puzzles!A unique cross between crossword and cryptic visual puzzle, Pitcherwits are the Daily Mail''s most popular puzzle, and perfect for crossword fans looking to put their deductive skills to the test!Whether you''re looking for a relaxed evening in or setting off on a long commute, Pitcherwits Volume 8 is the ultimate companion.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Pitcherwits Volume 9
Book SynopsisA brand new selection of 200 of the Daily Mail's most popular picture puzzle.
£9.49
HarperCollins UK The Times Quick Crossword Book 29
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Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Volume
Book SynopsisFuel your passion for puzzles with the Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 2, the second title in the new series of the best-selling bumper cryptic crossword puzzles from the nation''s favourite newspaper.Whether you''re a beginner or a puzzle expert, this collection of over 200 addictive puzzles will keep you entertained for hours on end.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Codewords 2
Book SynopsisTest your code-cracking abilities with 300 of the Telegraph's most addictive puzzles.How does it work? Well, each grid contains numbers that correspond to a letter of the alphabet. With the help of a few solutions to start off, all you'll need to do is complete the puzzle by working out every letter's respective number.The perfect mental workout and screen-free activity, The Telegraph Big Book of Codewords 2 will provide hours of entertainment, whether you're at home with a cup of tea or passing the time on a long commute.
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Book of Puzzles
Book SynopsisGive the joy of a challenge this Christmas with wickedly difficult puzzle‘An explosion of a puzzle collection’ The Times Literary Supplement----From the riddles of the ancients to puzzles that perplex the greatest minds of today. Now a pocket-sized paperback, The Penguin Book of Puzzles is a glorious compendium of conundrums from throughout history.These challenges will require all the reader''s wits to solve, but range from the easy to the brain-bending and are suitable for novice and veteran puzzlers alike.There is something here to suit every taste, including crosswords, mathematical challenges, word games and logic conundrums, but also some intriguing types of puzzles that have been unearthed from centuries gone by.Hours of fun await you in this timeless and entertaining miscellany of puzzlement.ENJOY THESE TWO TEASERS A Sumerian Riddle (circa 18th Century)There is a house. The blind enter it and then come out seeing. What is that house?-A CharadeI have wings, yet never fly -I have sails, yet never go -I can''t keep still, if I try,Yet forever stand just so.----''Fiendish, frustrating, annoying, fulfilling’ Guardian
£11.69
Union Square & Co. Tough as Nails Crosswords
Book SynopsisHands down, the best choice for a crossword buff Get primed for 72 extra-challenging puzzles from the files of prolific crossword constructor Stella Zawistowskiher clues pop off the page with personality, bringing you into her world. You'll find abundant references to RuPaul's Drag Race, weightlifting, opera, Nintendo, and even some strong opinions about seafood. If you find her grids resistant to chipping away, don't be discouragedtake your time, appreciate the layers of construction, and soon you'll be admiring your perfect finish. Nailed it!
£999.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Brain Games for Adults: Mixed Puzzles and Smart
Book SynopsisPut some fun into your puzzling with these clever games, specially designed to give your brain a workout while also making you smile! It's common knowledge that a brain workout is essential for keeping your mind on top form but often the puzzles we turn to can seem like very hard work. With Brain Games for Adults, internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore presents a huge variety of puzzles – from cryptic codes to logic puzzles, number puzzles to feats of memory – that will challenge you and help boost your IQ. With different types of puzzles, all timed and all evolving in levels of difficulty as you work through the book, that challenge will continue as you progress and build your skills.From the author of the bestselling children's puzzle book series, Brain Games For Clever Kids®
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 1
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles80 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who'd like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues.Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time.In addition to the 80 puzzles there is a sample Quick Cryptic followed by a list of answers with detailed explanations of all the clues. All other solutions, should they be needed, are at the back of the book as usual!Trade Review* No rival offers Quick and Cryptic style puzzles
£7.59
British Library Publishing The Pocket Detective 2
Book SynopsisIn these pages lie the clues you will need to crack the most impenetrable of cases. Culprits lurk between the lines of word searches. Imposters are unearthed in anagrams. A keen eye and a quick wit are your best tools for eliminating the suspects in a range of puzzles, suitable for all ages and levels.
£8.54
Arcturus Publishing Boba Tea Crosswords
Book SynopsisEric Saunders is one of the world's leading puzzle compilers. An expert crossword clue creator, IQ puzzle manipulator and innovator of many new puzzles each year, he has supplied puzzles to newspapers including The Times and is the author of many puzzle compilations for publishers around the world.
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Guardian Cryptic Crosswords 3: A collection
Book SynopsisThe UK's most devious cryptic crossword setters present 120 fiercely challenging puzzles.The Guardian's cryptic crosswords are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day. Now you too can test your powers of linguistic deduction and lateral thinking against more than 100 classic puzzles specially selected from the Guardian's archives.Table of Contents120 tricky cryptic crosswords compiled by the Guardian's crossword creators, complete with an introduction and full solutions.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 12
Book SynopsisFlex your mental muscles with this fiendish collection of 100 cryptic puzzles!Whether you're looking to sharpen your analytical skills or simply pass the time on a quiet Sunday morning, this latest edition is the ideal puzzle book to have by your side.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 3
Book SynopsisCryptic crosswords from the Telegraph are the most popular around, and this bumper collection will both frustrate and delight in equal measure. Perfect for any spare moment, and completely addictive, these puzzles are certain to test your lateral thinking to the limit.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 5
Book SynopsisLose yourself in the latest bumper collection of cryptic crosswords from The Telegraph.In its fifth volume in this new rebrand from Hamlyn, this book is the ultimate test of lateral thinking, with plenty of crossswords to provide hours of entertainment.Perfect for cryptic crossword fans.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 7
Book SynopsisA huge compilation of quick but challenging crossword puzzles from the Daily Mail''s extensive archives. Perfect for killing time at home or on the daily commute, with over 400 speedy puzzles there''s no reason to be bored ever again!
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail All New Giant Crosswords 2
Book SynopsisTest your puzzling skills with this new book of Daily Mail Giant Crosswords. With both 'Cryptic' and 'Quick' clues for each super-size crossword, how you tackle them is up to you, whether you're up for a frustratingly tricky challenge, or a more speedy approach.
£9.99
Arcturus Publishing Crosswords
Book SynopsisEric Saunders is one of the world's leading puzzle compilers. An expert crossword clue creator, IQ puzzle manipulator and innovator of many new puzzles each year, he has supplied puzzles to newspapers including The Times and is the author of many puzzle compilations for publishers around the world.
£7.59
Headline Publishing Group The Guardian Quick Crosswords 3: A collection of
Book SynopsisOver 200 puzzles from the UK's leading crossword experts.From the Guardian comes this brand-new collection of quick crosswords, the third volume in the popular series. With a vast range of clues from a wide variety of subjects, these crosswords will sharpen your vocabulary and stretch your mind, but are short enough to be solved during breaks in the day.Table of Contents224 quick crosswords compiled by the Guardian's crossword creators, complete with an introduction and full solutions.
£7.99
Union Square & Co. Unplugged Weekend Crosswords
Book SynopsisThis collection features 72 themed Sunday crosswords edited by Stanley Newman, originally published in Newsday (updated, of course, to reflect any facts that have changed since the puzzles ran), plus bonus fun facts in the back of the book about selected clues and answers.
£12.53
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 2
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail All New Cryptic Crosswords 10
Book SynopsisDaily Mail All New Cryptic Crosswords 10 is a new collection of cryptic crosswords, guaranteed to test the grey matter every which way, whatever your age or ability. With 100 brainteasing grids to hone your lateral thinking, this book is perfect for banishing boredom at home or on the daily commute.
£8.54
Arcturus Publishing Crosswords
£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Volume
Book SynopsisPit your wits against this bumper edition of 200 cryptic crosswords from the Daily Mail!Solve the clues and navigate your way through this fiendish collection of cryptic crosswords, straight from the pages of the Daily Mail.Whether you''re a beginner or a puzzle expert, this compilation will provide the ultimate entertainment for any spare moment in the day.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 14
Book SynopsisDive into this fiendish new edition of 100 cryptic crosswords!Test your lateral thinking with these cryptic crosswords, straight from the pages of The Telegraph. With 100 challenges to choose from, this collection will provide hours of entertainment for lovers of quality cryptic puzzling.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times General Knowledge Crossword Book 1
Book SynopsisA quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities.This Crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers.The clues are less testing than the Sunday Times General Knowledge crosswords, but stretch your memory and brain cells, and provide hours of entertainment.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Quick Crosswords Volume 2
Book SynopsisPut your brain to the test with this selection of 200 puzzles designed to challenge, stimulate and entertain! With puzzles for all abilities, from novice to seasoned puzzler, there is something here for every crossword fan. Whether killing time at home or facing the daily commute, these brainteasers will provide hours of fun.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Volume
Book SynopsisOver 200 cryptic crosswords from the Daily Mail
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Moorey T Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesAn updated edition from expert crossword setter and experienced tutor, Tim Moorey, including 24 brand-new annotated practice crosswords.Cryptic crosswords are no longer the preserve of the elite: in this easy-to-use guide, Tim demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue.With clear pictorially presented explanations for many clues, you can revel in the deep satisfaction that comes from finishing cryptic crossword puzzles.Designed to apply to the solving of any cryptic crossword, this book develops and expands Tim's first book, How to Master The Times Crossword, and is designed to guide the cryptic crossword beginner to an enriched solving experience.24 clearly annotated practice puzzles from different newspaper and magazine sourcesMany new hints and tips to help every solverGreatly expanded lists e.g. of those all-important abbreviations you should know10 top tips from a champiTrade Review“The best ‘how to solve’ book available” Richard Browne, former Crossword Editor The Times “The clarity of Tim’s methodical explanations allowed me, a complete novice, to get to grips with cryptics with optimism and an ever- growing pleasure. The book is a compelling and entertaining read in its own right, an invaluable tool and companion in demystifying the art of the Crossword.” Andrew Marriner “I struggled with cryptics but after reading this book I have improved such that I can now complete most crosswords.” Ronald Dillon “I have recently discovered cryptic crosswords which have become a huge hobby and interest. I have read your book which is extremely informative and have learnt a lot. It has definitely improved my solving skills.” Jonathan Levene (13)
£7.59
