Crosswords and word games Books
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisThe first title in a relaunch of the best-selling bumper quick crossword series from the Telegraph, new for 2017.Entertaining, brain-teasing and utterly addictive, there are over 300 puzzles here for veteran puzzle enthusiasts and crossword novices alike.
£8.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 2
Book SynopsisA brand new compilation of the best cryptic crosswords from the nation's biggest-selling daily broadsheet.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 5
Book Synopsis***Test your knowledge and speed with this brand new edition of quick crosswords from the Daily Mail.With more than 400 quick crosswords to choose from, this bumper collection is the perfect way to enjoy some spare time and flex that grey matter simultaneously.The Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 5 is the ideal companion for puzzle enthusiasts.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 28
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.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 13
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.
£9.49
HarperCollins UK The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 10
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.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe UK''s bestselling puzzles!This new bumper collection of quick-fire crosswords from the Daily Mail has 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.
£8.54
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Crosswords
£6.23
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Secretest Secret of Secrets
Book SynopsisFor fans of Dan Brown and Murdle comes The Secretest Secret of Secrets, with 100 dastardly puzzles to unscramble in a brainteasing chase around the world.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Big Book of Crosswords Book 1 300 puzzles
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.
£6.99
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 8
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.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group Express: Big Book of Arrow Words Volume 1
Book SynopsisGet ready for the ultimate test in lateral thinking with these Arrow Words!This new compilation is packed with 350 general knowledge puzzles, straight from the pages of your favourite paper.Perfect for quiet times and busy commutes, this is the greatest general knowledge puzzle around.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 19
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.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book 1
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.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 3
Book SynopsisQuick crosswords are back!Now in its 3rd edition, this bumper collection from the Daily Mail offers a range of fun and frantic quick-fire crosswords for everyone, from novices to inveterate crossword-lovers alike. With plenty of clever clues to both challenge and entertain you, Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 3 is the perfect compilation to keep you occupied on the longest of train journeys or the rainiest of evenings.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Quick Crossword 11
Book SynopsisA new collection of 150 quick-fire crosswords.Pit your wits against these fast and frantic puzzles, straight from the pages of The Telegraph. Packed with fiendish clues, this addictive edition will test the skills of beginner and more experienced puzzlers alike!Whether you''re looking to stretch your mental muscles, or simply pass the time, this latest compilation will provide hours of entertainment.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Codeword 15
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.
£7.59
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)
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 3
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles100 quick cryptic 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 Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 8
Book SynopsisThis bumper-sized volume will have you thinking sideways, every which way and outside of the box to solve the 200 brilliantly frustrating cryptic crosswords.Perfect for those who love wordplay and cracking clues, Daily Mail Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 8 provides the ultimate puzzle entertainment for any spare moments in the day.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 10
Book SynopsisA bumper edition of puzzles from the home of cryptic crosswords... the Telegraph.In 1925, the Telegraph was the first quality daily to publish a crossword; here is the latest collection. Utterly addictive and entertaining, these fiendish puzzles are perfect for those who wish to pit their wits against the nation's best cryptic setters.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Quick Crosswords Volume 7
Book SynopsisA brand new collection of 200 quick-fire crosswords from the Daily Mail.
£8.54
O'Brien Press Ltd The Big Book of Simplex Crosswords from The Irish
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£8.54
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.
£9.25
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph General Knowledge Crosswords 1
Book SynopsisTelegraph puzzle books have sold in excess of 1.5 million copies since their launch. The Daily Telegraph is the UK's most widely read, quality newspaper, with a daily circulation of over 600,000. Telegraph readers have a strong brand loyalty, with books associated with the brand, such as Am I Alone in Thinking: Unpublished Letters to the Editor selling nearly 100,000 copies.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords 5
Book SynopsisSharpen your wits with this latest bumper collection of 300 quick-fire crosswords, ideal for experienced and new puzzlers alike.In its fifth volume, this edition is filled with a range of fun and clever clues, and will stimulate and entertain in equal measure.Perfect for quick crossword enthusiasts.
£9.49
St. Martin's Publishing Group New York Times Games Holly Jolly Crosswords
£13.20
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Mammoth Book of Word Searches 1
Book SynopsisTake some time for yourself and enjoy the brain workout of these word searches!Enjoy some ‘me’ time with the fun - and at times infuriating! - word searches in this bumper book. There are over 300 wonderful word searches to complete, perfect for both five minute breaks and whole evenings of puzzling. Whether you’re relaxing at home or out and about, pick up a pen and focus on these puzzles for a gentle brain workout. And if you get stuck, the answers are all at the back!Apart from enhancing the brain, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on these puzzles has real therapeutic benefits too, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.Written by internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore, The Mammoth Book of Word Searches is the perfect way to relax and boost your IQ.
£6.99
Headline Publishing Group The Guardian Quick Crosswords 4: A collection of
Book SynopsisThis collection of bite-sized crosswords provides more than 200 speedy challenges to tackle.From the experts at the Guardian comes this brand new and entertaining collection, the fourth in the series of quick crossword puzzle books. The Guardian crosswords are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day, celebrated for their wide variety of clues spanning a vast range of subjects.
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group Latin Crosswords
Book SynopsisThis clever little book of crosswords has been put together by a professional crossworld compiler and a very well-known professor of classics. The clues are all in English but the answers are almost all in Latin!This is not a scholarly book - anyone whose schooldays taught them amo, amas, amat will be able to make a stab at many of the puzzles. And some of the answers are obvious even if you have no Latin at all - e.g.Q. Existing condition of a very old pop group? (6,3)A. Status Quo!Still for those who enjoy a challenge, the puzzles do get harder as you work your way through the book, ending up with some really fiendish ones. There are still lots of jokes along the way.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 9
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.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge
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.
£10.44
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
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 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
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
Andrews McMeel Publishing Brain Health Puzzles for Adults: Crosswords,
Book SynopsisStaying active is about more than just your body, the brain needs daily exercise, too. Brain Health for Adults is packed with number and word puzzles that are as fun as they are challenging. The perfect brain workout is just a page turn away!From New York Times puzzlemaker Phil Fraas comes Brain Health Puzzles for Adults: Crosswords, Sudoku, and Other Puzzles That Give the Brain the Exercise It Needs, 135 original puzzles created and curated specifically to give your brain the perfect workout.Brain Health for Adults is a combination of the classics, mixed in with lesser known and equally as challenging number logic puzzles. Crosswords Word Searches Sudoku Calcudoku Futoshiki Narrative logic puzzles Cryptograms Divided into three groups of 45—easy, medium, and hard puzzles—this gradation of difficulty allows puzzlers to pace themselves as they engage in their brain health workouts. So sharpen your pencils and find a cozy corner; it's time to exercise!
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Crossword Book 15
Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesGive your memory a workout, stimulate your brain and hone your general knowledge with 80 definition-style puzzles from The Times2 section.Covering a wide range of topics from geography to literature, history and culture, this collection will test your word power and boost your general knowledge to boot.Compiled by the Times2 Crossword Editor, John Grimshaw, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be completed on the move.The Times is an excellent-quality crossword provider. With clues that are satisfyingly skilful and solutions helpfully provided at the back of the book, Times2 Crossword Book 15 is guaranteed to entertain your brain.Previously published as The Times T2 Crossword book 15.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 8
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 are solvable in a short space of time.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 9
Book Synopsis***Test your lateral thinking and sharpen your problem-solving faculties with this fresh compilation of cryptic crosswords from the Telegraph.Packed with 100 puzzles, The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 9 offers hours of meditative puzzling for beginners and experts alike.
£8.54
Arcturus Publishing Kew Gardens Crosswords
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated puzzle book includes 90 botanical-themed crossword puzzles, delightfully adorned with full-colour botanical illustrations taken from the famous archives at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew have been collecting and conserving plants for nearly 260 years. This delightful collection of crossword puzzles draws on the plants in their collection with beautiful floral images on every page. As you solve the puzzles, absorb the striking images and botanical quotes dotted throughout and become uplifted. Includes: • 90 crossword puzzles, each with a botanical theme • Elegant vignette illustrations decorating each puzzle • 10 full-page botanical illustrations, labelled with their Latin names • Inspiring and uplifting quotations on flowers and botany dotted throughout Combining satisfying, educational puzzles with breath-taking botanical artwork, this puzzle book mak
£7.59
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Vocabulary Wordsearches for Clever Kids®: More
Book SynopsisThis latest title in the hugely successful Clever Kids® series is packed with over 140 vocab-building wordsearches and puzzles to challenge curious minds, testing high-frequency words to lesser-known synonyms. Packed with over 140 puzzles, this book helps kids learn new vocabulary through word association games. Each of the wordsearches puzzles takes a word that a child will already know, and builds a wordsearch grid containing its more challenging synonyms. In the final section of the book are fun spelling challenges so kids can continue testing their word power. Clever kids will love testing their word knowledge in a unique and engaging way, and learning new vocabulary to use with friends and family.Created by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping Brain Games for Clever Kids.
£5.99
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Quick Crosswords Volume 5: 200 new
Book SynopsisSeeking some quick brain stimulation?Want to test your crosswording skills?The Daily Mail is back with 200 quick crosswords in a variety of difficulties.Whether you're on your daily commute or looking for a way to pass the time, this brand new compilation is the ultimate puzzling companion. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, these quick-fire crosswords are the perfect way to exercise your brain muscles and keep your analytical skills sharp.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 12
Flex your mental muscles with these cryptic crosswords!Packed with 200 puzzles straight from the pages of the Telegraph, this is the ultimate test in lateral thinking.Whether you're looking for some brain stimulation or simply want a relaxing activity to pass the time, this bumper edition is the perfect puzzle book to have by your side.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph General Knowledge Crosswords 8
Test your general knowledge with these 60 puzzles from The Telegraph!Flex your quizzing muscles with this new compilation of trivia-based crosswords guaranteed to relax and entertain you.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.
£7.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Quick Crossword 10
Book SynopsisPit your wits against these quick-fire crosswords!Dive into this brand new collection of 150 quick crosswords from the pages of The Telegraph. Packed with fiendish clues, this addictive edition will test the skills of beginner and more experienced puzzlers alike!Whether you're looking to stretch your mental muscles, or simply pass the time, this latest compilation will provide hours of entertainment.Trade ReviewReasonably challenging crossword clues, answers at the back should you need them! Used as a stocking filler. * Reader review *Always engaging puzzles. * Reader review *
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 7
Book SynopsisFlex your mental muscles with these fast and fiendish crosswords, straight from the pages of the Daily Mail!Packed with over 400 puzzles across a wide range of difficulties, this bumper edition is the perfect way to enjoy some spare time and exercise your brain muscles.Whether you''re looking to test your analytical skills or simply unwind at the end of a busy day, The Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 7 is the ideal companion for any crossword enthusiast.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Quick Crosswords 9
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 9 will entertain eager enthusiasts and beginners alike. Test your general knowledge and vocabulary, whether at home or on-the-go.The perfect puzzle compilation for quick-fire crossword fans.
£7.99
