Crosswords and word games Books
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 13
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.
£10.44
St Martin's Press The New York Times Greatest Hits of Monday
Book SynopsisA NEW day-of-the-week series with 100 puzzles in a convenient portable paperback package
£9.86
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail All New Quick Crosswords 10 The Daily
Book SynopsisThe UK''s most popular puzzle book!Daily Mail All New Quick Crosswords 10 is a brand new collection of demanding puzzles from the Daily Mail. With 200 grids in a variety of difficulties, these puzzles are sure to put minds of all ages and abilities through their paces. Perfect when facing the daily commute, or for passing a spare moment at home, these fun brainteasers are guaranteed to entertain any crossword fan.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 4
Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword is an entertaining test of word power and general knowledge. The 60 crosswords in this collection offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid means there are more clues to enjoy and some longer words and phrases to muse on.The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword now appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. It provides a constant alternative to The Times jumbo cryptic crossword.The Times 2 Jumbo Crosswords are intended to be exactly the same type as the normal daily crossword in The Times 2 section with the same mixture of reasonably-challenging but not too recondite words and references.The Times 2 Crossword editor, John Grimshaw, has selected 60 of the best crosswords from The Times to form this enjoyable collection.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 10
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.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords Book 2
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.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 11
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.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Times 2 Jumbo Crossword 6 60 worldfamous
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 Times2 Crossword editor, John Grimshaw, has selected 60 of the best crosswords from The Times to create this great collection. 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.
£10.44
HarperCollins UK The Sun TwoSpeed Crossword Collection 12
Book SynopsisGive your brain a workout with these ever-popularpuzzles.A cracking collection of the unique two-speed crossword puzzle from The Sun. With 160 puzzles both with quick and cryptic style clues for the same puzzle, you have all you need for a word workout with this fantastic puzzle.The two-speed crossword puzzles appear daily in The Sun, Britain's bestselling daily newspaper.Providing a unique challenge amongst crosswords, each puzzle has a set of cryptic and coffee-time, quick definition-style clues, so that you can choose either to take your time, or to head for the speedy conclusion, with both sets of clues leading to the same answer.These crosswords do not rely on topical knowledge and can be enjoyed at any time, any place. This collection of 160 crosswords will appeal to anyone seeking a fun and informative break from daily life.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Big Book of TV Guide Crosswords 2
Book Synopsis
£14.39
Penguin Books Ltd The Seventh Penguin Jumbo Book of The Sun
Book SynopsisIncludes 240 puzzles, which gives coffee time clues and cryptic clues.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 5
Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword is an entertaining test of word power and general knowledge. The 60 definition-only crosswords in this collection offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch.The Times2 Jumbo Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times.The Times2 Crossword editor, John Grimshaw, has selected 60 of the best crosswords from The Times to create this great collection.
£10.44
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph All New Big Book of Cryptic
Book SynopsisCryptic crosswords from the Telegraph are the most popular around, and this bumper collection will both entertain and torment in equal measure. Perfect for any spare moment, and completely addictive, these puzzles are guaranteed to test your thinking to the limit.
£8.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords 11 The
Book SynopsisNavigate your way through a mix of wordplay and intricate clues-within-clues to solve these crosswords. Hours of fun, this book is perfect for keen puzzle solvers who enjoy lateral thinking.
£8.54
Atlantic Books Pretty Girl In Crimson Rose
Book SynopsisHalf a million people a day do it in the Telegraph. The Times claims almost as many, and the Guardian 300,000. Most people remember their first time, and everyone has a favourite. You can do it in bed, standing up, or on a train. You can do it alone, with a loved one or in groups. The Queen does it in the bath. It is not illegal, immoral or fattening. In fact it tops the Home Office list of approved entertainments for prison inmates. Crosswords are a very British obsession.Crosswords are a very British obsession. Pretty Girl in Crimson Rose is a personal reminiscence and a guide to solving crossword puzzles. But it is much, much more than a 'how-to' book. Each chapter is starts with a clue, and uses anecdote, history and autobiography to solve it, in the process describing something of what it means to love England. In the process, we encounter The Best Crossword Clue Ever, The Most Beautiful Clue in the World 'Pretty Girl in Crimson Rose' and the eccentric personalities behind such legendary compilers as the Guardian's Araucaria and The Times'Ximenes.Reviews for Pretty Girl In Crimson Rose'An extraordinary memoir... a positive page turner... A mesh of journeys and destinations, politics and romance, it touches what is beyond words.' Sophie Ratcliffe, The Times'You don't have to be a crossword nut to appreciate Sandy Balfour's tremendously beguiling Pretty Girl in Crimson Rose (8).' John Walsh, Independent'A little gem of a memoir... The book adds up to more than a sum of its parts and lingers in the memory long after the final page' Val Gilbert, Sunday Telegraph'Charming, knowledgeable and gripping' Nicholas Lezard, Guardian'A touching tribute to his partner... you close it feeling you have encountered a modest man of humour, compassion and common sense, who wears his wisdom lightly' Economist'A real charmer... this reviewer's verdict on Balfour's book: Touching success when foils clash at Elsinore (1,8,3) - A PALPABLE HIT' Kevin Jackson, Spectator'A book to make writers curse themselves for not having thought of the idea first, but to make readers hug themselves that Sandy Balfour did. A delight' Alan Coren'Sandy Balfour's memoir Pretty Girl in Crimson Rose (8) is like a great crossword clue - I couldn't put it down until I'd worked it out.' Clive James
£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 Cryptic Crosswords 8 The Daily
Book SynopsisDaily Mail All New Cryptic Crosswords 8 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
W Foulsham & Co Ltd The Hidden Code of Cryptic Crosswords
Book SynopsisUnlocks the mysteries of cryptic crosswords, revealing step by step how clues are constructed. Suitable for both casual enthusiasts and serious puzzlers, this book covers the topics ranging from the basic creation of a clue to the breakdown of various cryptic devices.
£7.99
Little, Brown Book Group How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords
Book SynopsisExpert crossword compiler and solver Kevin Skinner shows in easy steps how to solve those trickier puzzles. Once you recognize the type of clue used, you''re half way to finding the answer. Learn to spot: Double straight clues Double meaning clues Word exchange clues Homophone clues Anagrams And all the other clever clues beloved of crossword compilersWork your way through the example crosswords provided and hone your new-found skills. The explanations show how the answers are arrived at, so you can see precisely how each clue works. Next time you come across a clue of the same type, you''ll be able to tease out the answer for yourself and beat the compiler at their own game!
£8.99
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
Richardson Publishing Jumbo Crosswords Book 2: a crossword book for
Book Synopsis100 jumbo crossword puzzles with easy-to-read print - this is the perfect crossword gift book for adults and seniors. The definition-only ‘coffee-time’ (as opposed to cryptic) clues are arranged on one page and the large 21 x 21 crossword grids are on the opposite facing page, with solutions easily found at the back of the book. Printed as a large format book on luxurious white paper.
£13.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Perfect Pocket Puzzles: Word Searches
Book SynopsisA brand new series from internationally bestselling author, Dr Gareth Moore. Take five with over 200 word searches.Be stylish and smart with this pretty book of Word Searches, which will keep you entertained whether you’re relaxing at home or out and about. Pocket-sized and full of the Word Searches you love to solve, pick up your pen, give your brain a gentle workout and enjoy a little ‘me’ time with the over 150 brand new Word Searches found within.Also available: · Perfect Pocket Puzzles: Crosswords (9781789294187)· Perfect Pocket Puzzles: Sudoku (9781789294194)
£6.64
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Quick Crosswords 3
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself with this new collection of fast and furious quick crosswords from the UK''s best-selling quality newspaper. Quick in name, but not always by nature, you''ll have to draw upon all of your vocabulary skills to solve these!
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Crossword Book 16
Book SynopsisA 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.
£10.44
Union Square & Co. Weekend Road Trip Crosswords
Book SynopsisWith their fantastic themes and great clues, these 72 medium-difficulty Sunday-sized crosswords turn weekends into mini mental vacations. Just start your nice and leisurely solving. Then, after you've conquered a grid, take a peek behind the scenes in the answer section to get bonus fun facts and extra detail on a few of the clues.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords 4
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.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 5
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself with word and number 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.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Quick Crosswords 6 The Telegraph
Book SynopsisLose yourself in these fast and frantic crosswords, perfect for any spare moment in the day.With 150 brand-new puzzles, The Telegraph Quick Crosswords 6 will please novices and lifelong crossword fans alike.The perfect puzzle compilation for quick-fire crossword fans.
£9.49
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
Union Square & Co. Jumbo Print Easy Crosswords 3
Book SynopsisChallenge your brain - not your eyes. These large-print, generously sized crosswords are simple to solve and easy to see. Each puzzle takes up two pages, so there's no need to strain while reading the clues and numbers in the boxes. With their entertaining subjects and great clues, they'll baffle you in the most delightful way.
£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 19
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word puzzlesThis 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.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 15
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.
£10.44
Union Square & Co. Sit Solve Tough Mini Crosswords
Book SynopsisTest your crossword skills on these truly tricky 10×10 crosswords. Wide-open grids and wickedly misleading clues work together to provide the perfect diversion, wherever you are.
£6.99
Headline Publishing Group Mensa Train Your Brain - Concentration: 200
Book SynopsisImprove your mind's power and unlock your full potential with the first in Mensa's new brain-training series.This full-colour book guides you through eight chapters, each focussed on a different aspect of your brain's ability to concentrate, from creativity and problem-solving to lateral and logical thinking.Every chapter takes you through the science behind how your brain works, gives instruction on how to improve your concentration skills, and provides you with a series of puzzles and exercises to get you started on your brain-training journey!Table of ContentsIntroduction • Meet your brain • Keep it busy • Multi-tasking • Setting goals • Challenge yourself • Mindfulness • Smart reasoning • Life-long learnings • Solutions.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers The Sun Quick Crossword Book 10
Book SynopsisChallenge your brain with word puzzles.The Sun presents this cracking collection of 250 fun, quick crosswords so you can while away your leisure time at home. Wherever you are, Britain's bestselling daily ensures you will always have a quick and enjoyable brain challenge to hand.These 250 quick crosswords are all new and based on the quick clues from the pages of The Sun. Tackle them on the train, tube or bus journey or pack them in your bags on your next holiday or weekend away. Fun, fast and furious you will while away the time and give your grey matter an enjoyable workout at the same time.
£8.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Sun TwoSpeed Crossword Collection 11
Book SynopsisGive your brain a workout with these popular puzzles.A cracking collection of the unique two-speed crossword puzzle from The Sun. With 160 puzzles both with quick and cryptic style clues for the same puzzle, you have all you need for a word workout with this fantastic puzzle.The two-speed crossword puzzles appear daily in The Sun, Britain's bestselling daily newspaper.Providing a unique challenge amongst crosswords, each puzzle has a set of cryptic and coffee-time, quick definition-style clues, so that you can choose either to take your time, or to head for the speedy conclusion, with both sets of clues leading to the same answer.These crosswords do not rely on topical knowledge and can be enjoyed at any time, any place. This collection of 160 crosswords will appeal to anyone seeking a fun and informative break from daily life.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Train Tracks Volume 1
Book SynopsisTest your visual logic with the first collection of 180 train track puzzles from the Telegraph.To complete each puzzle, you must create a continuous track across each grid while using the number of track segments specified.Whether you're looking to sharpen your analytical skills or simply pass the time, this is the ideal puzzling companion to have by your side!
£8.99
Union Square & Co. Sip Solve Mini Word Search Puzzles
Book SynopsisThese 49 word searches offer easygoing fun that's accessible to everyone. Each word search is themed, and after the puzzle is solved, the leftover letters spell a quote, fun fact, or quip related to the puzzle's topic.
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Sunday Times Cryptic Crossword Book 3
Book SynopsisChallenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles.A compilation of 100 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times, one of the greatest crossword puzzle challenges. These brainteasers will test all cryptic crossword lovers to the limit!Our language, with its tens of thousands of words, intricate grammatical construction and quirky idiomatic phrases, has proved an almost inexhaustible source for cryptic clues. Foreign words are constantly being absorbed into our language, into our dictionaries and then into crossword puzzles.All the puzzles are set out in an easy-to-use, double-page spread to view layout, with all the solutions clearly laid out at the back of the book.
£7.59
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.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Sun Quick Crossword Book 11
Book SynopsisChallenge your brain with word puzzlesThe Sun presents this cracking collection of 250 fun, quick crosswords so you can while away your leisure time at home, on the commute or on holiday. Wherever you are, Britain's bestselling daily ensures you will always have a quick and enjoyable brain challenge to hand.These 250 quick crosswords are all new and based on the quick clues from the pages of The Sun. Tackle them on the train, tube or bus journey or pack them in your bags on your next holiday or weekend away. Fun, fast and furious you will while away the time and give your grey matter an enjoyable workout at the same time.
£7.59
Union Square & Co. Grids Just Wanna Have Fun
Book SynopsisAre your crosswords skills and 80s knowledge outrageous and bodacious? In the vein of 2023'sNew Grids on the Block, these totally tubular crosswords are all about the neon decade. And like its 90s counterpart, Grids Just Wanna Have Fun will feature a flock of all-new crosswords by top constructors, this time filled with gnarly 80s pop culture references. Need help? Don't have a cow. Take a day off and invite friends over for an excellent solving adventure! If the puzzles stop making sense, don't you forget about the answer sectionit'll help you out time after time.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph General Knowledge Crosswords 9
Book Synopsis60 trivia puzzles from the pages of The Telegraph.The Telegraph''s hugely popular trivia-based puzzles return in this brand-new compilation.With 60 puzzles and over 3,500 questions to choose from, this is the perfect way to pass the time on a rainy afternoon or wind down at the end of a busy day.The ultimate in general knowledge puzzling.
£9.45
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Large Print Cryptic Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisDive into this brand new series of LARGE PRINT crosswords from The Telegraph.Solve the clues and navigate your way through this engrossing collection of 80 large print cryptic crosswords.Specially 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.
£9.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Anagram Challenge
Book SynopsisAnagram Challenge presents a unique collection of word hunt puzzles to do anytime, anywhere, perfect for those who want to take their wordling skills to the next level.
£7.59
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
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Large Print Quick Crosswords Volume 1
Book SynopsisA brand-new series of LARGE PRINT puzzles from the Daily Mail.Dive into this addictive collection of 200 quick-fire crosswords, straight from the pages of the Daily Mail.Specially designed for puzzle fans who crave entertainment without the eyestrain, these enlarged grids are the perfect antidote to the longest of train journeys and the rainiest of evenings.
£9.49
Rockridge Press The Best Puzzle Book for Adults: Popular Word,
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£12.34
