Crosswords and word games Books

963 products


  • Brain Games for Adults: Mixed Puzzles and Smart

    Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Brain Games for Adults: Mixed Puzzles and Smart

    15 in stock

    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®

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Moorey T Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords

    HarperCollins Publishers Moorey T Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords

    3 in stock

    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)

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords Book 1

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords Book 1

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesFrom the puzzles section of The Times our Editors have chosen the best selection of general-knowledge and definition crossword puzzles to keep even the most eager enthusiasts entertained for hours.This collection of 300 accessible puzzles is utterly addictive, yet concise enough to be solved relatively quickly.Encompassing a wide range of subjects including geography, literature, history and culture, these general-knowledge and definition-based puzzles will test your word power and broaden your horizons at the same time.With clues that are satisfyingly skillful and containing no cryptic elements, these crosswords are guaranteed to stretch your mind and entertain you equally.Puzzles taken from previously published titles.

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Times Bumper Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Bumper Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself with these fun crossword puzzlesChallenge yourself with this set of 200 cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors.Following in the tradition of The Times' authoritative, highest-quality, challenging cryptic crosswords, this latest collection offers an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time and exercise the grey matter with intriguing clues and complex wordplay.Enjoy pitting your wits against the crafty elegance of the world's best crossword settersAddictive, taxing and compelling, this book is packed with 200 high-quality puzzles chosen by former Times Crossword Editors.Puzzles selected from Times Cryptic Crossword Books 14, 15 and 16.

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • Big Book of Crosswords 6

    HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Crosswords 6

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. Standard 13x13 grid size.Solutions easily found at the back of the book.Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away those long commutes, travelling on holiday or relaxing at home.

    2 in stock

    £8.20

  • Big Book of Crosswords 9

    HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Crosswords 9

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisKeep your brain busy at home with everyday puzzles.A bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these?You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book.Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Big Book of Crosswords 7

    HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Crosswords 7

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these? You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book.

    3 in stock

    £8.20

  • Collins Big Book of Crosswords Book 1 300 puzzles

    HarperCollins Publishers Collins Big Book of Crosswords Book 1 300 puzzles

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these?You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book.Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 19

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 19

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles.A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as the Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily Times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

    10 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge

    HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge your general knowledgeA jumbo crossword puzzle and general knowledge workout to test and stimulate the brain cells with 50 large grid puzzles from The Sunday Times.These puzzles use the 23 x 23 jumbo-size grid, and appeared in the pages of the Sunday Times, they offer an entertaining and stimulating challenge to all crossword lovers and anyone interested in quizzes, trivia and testing their all-round knowledge.Contains more general knowledge clues then the standard Times Jumbo crossword, for example names of famous people, titles of songs, books, films, plays, operas, musicals and TV shows; places and sights, quotations questions with one or more words in a quote to identify as the answer.

    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 9

    HarperCollins Publishers Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 9

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles.100 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.

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • 365 New WordsAYear PageADay Calendar 2025

    Workman Publishing 365 New WordsAYear PageADay Calendar 2025

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisStrengthen your vocabulary with 365 days of new words from Merriam-Webster, America's leading and most trusted provider of language information. GET A LITTLE SMARTER EVERY DAY: Each day’s word page includes a definition, pronunciation guide, a sample sentence, and detailed etymology. EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY: Includes extraordinary words from attitudinize to ziggurat. Learn words from the arts (purfle: to ornament the border or edges of), politics (kakistocracy: government by the worst people), nature (fraxinella: a perennial herb with flowers that emit an aromatic flammable vapor), and more (freegan: an activist who scavenges for free food as a means of reducing consumption of resources)! GREAT GIFT: Perfect for students, writers, readers, puzzle fanatics, word nerds, and families! PLASTIC FREE: Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable.

    Out of stock

    £12.74

  • Crossword Challenge Book 5

    HarperCollins Publishers Crossword Challenge Book 5

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisTest your linguistic abilities with 200 new quick crossword puzzles, designed to challenge your word power and general knowledge.Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. The ideal pastime while, travelling on holiday or relaxing at home. Solve the wordplay clues using your general knowledge and language skills.

    Out of stock

    £7.59

  • Bristol Park Books Ultimate Grab a Pencil Large Print Crosswords

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £11.39

  • The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 28

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 28

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles.A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time.Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Rogan.

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 1

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 1

    4 in stock

    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

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Extra Large Print Crosswords

    Arcturus Publishing Ltd Extra Large Print Crosswords

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis brilliant collection contains puzzles and their solutions in extra large-print type, so that they are easy for everyone to read, and extra enjoyable to solve. Test your word-finding skills, not your eyes!• LARGE-PRINT: Read these puzzles easily with their large-print lettering. • EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE: This collection includes a variety of intriguing themes so you can pick up useful knowledge as you go along. • REMOVES STRESS: Let your stress melt away by working through these satisfying puzzles.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Extra Large Print Puzzles brings together the most popular puzzle types, presented with highly readable letters and numbers for easy reading.

    15 in stock

    £7.19

  • The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 13

    Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 13

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bumper collection of more than 200 cryptic puzzles.Flex your mental muscles with these cryptic crosswords!Put your lateral thinking skills to the test with this bumper edition of cryptic crosswords. Whether you''re looking to sharpen your analytical skills, or simply pass the time on a quiet Sunday morning, this is the ultimate puzzling companion.

    4 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords 6

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords 6

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesFrom the puzzles section of The Times our Editors have chosen the best selection of general-knowledge and definition crossword puzzles to keep even the most eager enthusiasts entertained for hours.This collection of 300 accessible puzzles are utterly addictive, yet concise enough to be solved relatively quickly.Encompassing a wide range of subjects including geography, literature, history and culture, these general-knowledge and definition-based puzzles will test your word power and broaden your horizons at the same time.With clues that are satisfyingly skillful and containing no cryptic elements, these crosswords are guaranteed to stretch your mind and entertain you equally.Puzzles selected from Times Quick Crossword Books 17, 18 and 19.

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 9

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 9

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword is a super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 23

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 23

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles.This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills.Selected by The Times'' Crossword Editor, Richard Rogan, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word power and cryptic puzzling skill.Put your linguistic prowess to the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword writers.

    Out of stock

    £10.44

  • The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 10

    HarperCollins UK The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 10

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge your brain power with these enjoyable puzzles100 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.

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 24

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 24

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The Times Cryptic Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.

    1 in stock

    £6.64

  • The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles Monday

    Random House USA Inc The New York Times Daily Crossword Puzzles Monday

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisMonday's Crosswords Do with Ease Tuesday's Crosswords Not a Breeze Wednesday's Crosswords Harder Still Thursday's Crosswords Take Real Skill Friday's Crosswords -- You've Come This Far...Saturday's Crosswords -- You're a Star!For millions of people, the New York Times crossword puzzles are as essential to each day as the first cup of coffee in the morning. Now, for the first time ever, these premier puzzles are available in six clever installments. With each day of the week, the puzzles increase gradually in skill level; Monday's the easiest, but Saturday's sure to challenge! Push your mental muscles a little harder each day with America's favorite sophisticated -- and fun -- pastime: the New York Times crossword puzzles!

    Out of stock

    £6.99

  • The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords Book 3

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords Book 3

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesFrom the puzzles section of The Times our Editors have chosen the best selection of general-knowledge and definition crossword puzzles to keep even the most eager enthusiasts entertained for hours.This collection of 300 accessible puzzles is utterly addictive, yet concise enough to be solved relatively quickly.Encompassing a wide range of subjects including geography, literature, history and culture, these general-knowledge and definition-based puzzles will test your word power and broaden your horizons at the same time.With clues that are satisfyingly skillful and containing no cryptic elements, these crosswords are guaranteed to stretch your mind and entertain you equally.Puzzles taken from previously published titles.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 17

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 17

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThe Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your wordpower with this classic collection of 80 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.The sixteenth book in this excellent series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging crosswords which offer an enjoyable and stimulating way to spend your time.Building on the enormous success of previous titles in the series, The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 16 is packed with 80 high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Browne.Previously published as The Times Crossword book 17.

    Out of stock

    £7.59

  • The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 26

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 26

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word puzzlesThe Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time.Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Rogan.

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Bradfordâs Crossword Solverâs Dictionary

    HarperCollins Publishers Bradfordâs Crossword Solverâs Dictionary

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe bestselling companion for all crossword solvers and compilersCompiled over 60 years by a single author based on her experience of solving crosswords each day, this companion is regarded by top compilers as the authority for solvers and setters alike. Anne Bradford's work is now continued by her daughter Gillian.Every word has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue, making this a unique publication and the must-have crossword dictionary for all cryptic and quick crosswords lovers.Now with more than 330,000 solutions linked to words used in cluesRecognize the key words used in cryptic crossword clues which indicate whether the solution is an anagram, synonym, or word playBrowse through themed vocabulary lists, which are arranged by word length and alphabetically to help you find solutions easily

    7 in stock

    £22.94

  • Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Volume

    Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Volume

    10 in stock

    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.

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Word Games for Adults: Smart Puzzles to Challenge

    Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Word Games for Adults: Smart Puzzles to Challenge

    7 in stock

    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 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge

    HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge your general knowledgeA jumbo crossword puzzle and general knowledge workout to test and stimulate the brain cells with 50 large grid puzzles from The Sunday Times.These puzzles use the 23 x 23 jumbo-size grid, and appeared in the pages of the Sunday Times, they offer an entertaining and stimulating challenge to all crossword lovers and anyone interested in quizzes, trivia and testing their all-round knowledge.Contains more general knowledge clues then the standard Times Jumbo crossword, for example names of famous people, titles of songs, books, films, plays, operas, musicals and TV shows; places and sights, quotations questions with one or more words in a quote to identify as the answer.

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Telegraph Large PrintKnowledge Crosswor

    Octopus Publishing Group Telegraph Large PrintKnowledge Crosswor

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe ultimate in general knowledge puzzling!Flex your quizzing muscles with this compilation of 80 large print general knowledge crosswords from The Telegraph.Designed for puzzle enthusiasts who crave entertainment without the eyestrain, these enlarged grids are the perfect antidote to a busy day or a rainy afternoon.

    2 in stock

    £8.99

  • The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 14

    Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 14

    10 in stock

    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.

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Wordle Challenge 2

    Quarto Publishing PLC Wordle Challenge 2

    15 in stock

    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

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Times Codeword 15

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Codeword 15

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself with word and number puzzles200 brand new compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The Times. Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking alternative to Su Doku and Crosswords.The concept is simple: each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code! The most difficult puzzles for top solvers contain no solved letters so you need to employ all your logical strategies to crack those.The Codeword series is so popular because you don't need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you'll be working your brain, it's the perfect way to unwind.

    7 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Cain's Jawbone Book of Crosswords

    Unbound The Cain's Jawbone Book of Crosswords

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisBefore Edward Powys Mathers wrote Cain's Jabwone, the world's most difficult literary puzzle, he was a cryptic crossword creator. Published under his pseudonym ‘Torquemada’, his puzzles would taunt readers for days. He created his first cryptic crossword puzzle in 1924 and went on to set them for the Saturday Westminster and the Observer for the next 15 years. His true identity was only revealed when he died in 1939.As well as earning the reputation for setting the world's toughest crosswords, Torquemada – or 'Torq' as he was often referred to – was also delightfully creative: with many puzzles written in perfectly constructed verse or delivered as mini-narratives to their solvers. This selection of Torquemada's best crosswords was originally published in 1942 and this edition contains tributes to his life and achievements, including one by his widow, R.C. Mathers as well as a foreword by the crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times, Will Shortz.The successful revival of Cain's Jawbone has inspired a new generation of puzzle solvers. Here is the next challenge for Torquemada's fans – dare you take it on?Health warning: These crosswords are extremely difficult and not for the faint-hearted.

    Out of stock

    £12.99

  • Big Book of Crosswords 4 300 quick crossword

    HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Crosswords 4 300 quick crossword

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisA bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these? You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book.

    Out of stock

    £6.99

  • The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 8

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 8

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword is a super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 15

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 15

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThis supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills.Selected by The Times'' Crossword Editor, Richard Browne, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word power and cryptic puzzling skill.Put your linguistic prowess to the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword writers.

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 2

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 2

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles

    Out of stock

    £7.99

  • The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 12

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 12

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Times Cryptic Crossword Book 1 80 of the worlds most famous crossword puzzles The Times Crosswords

    HarperCollins Publishers Times Cryptic Crossword Book 1 80 of the worlds most famous crossword puzzles The Times Crosswords

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The world’s most famous crossword – the first compilation in a brand-new series of The Times Crossword Book, with 80 puzzles to solve

    15 in stock

    £7.99

  • The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 27

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 27

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself with word puzzlesThe Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time.Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by The Times Crossword Editor Richard Rogan.

    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Times Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book 1

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book 1

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Challenge yourself with this set of cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors.

    Out of stock

    £8.54

  • The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 7

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 7

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword is a super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

    3 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Sunday Times Concise Crossword Book 1

    HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Concise Crossword Book 1

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesA crossword to test your general knowledge with 100 puzzles of moderate difficulty with one or two more teasing clues to tax you more fully. A satisfying challenge to stimulate the brain cells.Do you find cryptic crosswords too much of a chore? Do you want your general knowledge and word power to be tested but not put through the mill? Are you on the lookout for something to pass the time on a train or plane journey? We have just what you are looking for.100 crosswords, set out in a clear, easy-to-use double-page spread. The clues are mostly definition-based. There will be clues for which more than one answer is possible, so it's best to look for a clearly unique answer or unique possible combination of crossing answers as the first to write in.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 20

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 20

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills.Selected by The Times'' Crossword Editor, Richard Rogan, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word power and cryptic puzzling skill.Put your linguistic prowess to the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword writers.

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Times General Knowledge Crossword Book 1

    HarperCollins Publishers The Times General Knowledge Crossword Book 1

    Out of stock

    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.

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    £7.99

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