Crosswords, Sudoku & Number Puzzles Books
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
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Su Doku Book 14
Book SynopsisTest your powers of logic with these fun Su Doku puzzles.Su Doku is the classic number puzzle.The Times Su Doku Book 14 contains a mix of 150 mind-bending variations, ranging from mercifully Mild to the uber-challenging Super fiendish:10 Mild puzzles60 Difficult puzzles50 Fiendish puzzles30 Super fiendishThis latest edition offers completely new and unpublished puzzles, provided by the puzzle suppliers to The Times, and are of the highest quality.So sharpen your wits and prepare to get solving the only question is: can you make it to the end?
£7.59
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
Union Square & Co. Absolutely Nasty Kakuro Level One
Book SynopsisKakuro is a puzzle type in which sums are given and solvers must deduce the numbers in the individual boxes. This book helps to solve the puzzles.
£10.25
Princeton Architectural Press Vintage Sudoku: 150 Puzzles
Book SynopsisA lush, stylish Sudoku book for analog-obsessed problem-solvers. Pretty Sudoku is no longer a contradiction. This beautiful, portable Sudoku book features one hundred and fifty classic brain-teasers in a package you'd be proud to pull out of your bag at your favorite cafe.
£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
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Brain Games Extreme Sudoku
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£5.99
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
Union Square & Co. SecondDegree Brown Belt Kakuro
Book SynopsisPresents tough kakuro puzzles.
£9.11
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Book 13
Book SynopsisSpecially compiled to provide the most deadly Su Doku challenge, this is the only volume for Su Doku enthusiasts who need a puzzle that really tests their mettle.Prepare yourself for the toughest Su Doku challenge there is. These diabolically difficult Ultimate Killer Su Doku puzzles will really put your brainpower to the test as you warm up' with the 100 Deadly Killer puzzles before steeling yourself to take on the 100 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready for the challenge?Not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical element that multiplies the challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1 to 9, but also to make sure that the outlined sections, called cages, add up to the number given in each cage.Warning: Not suitable for amateur puzzlers!
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Bradfordâs Crossword Solverâs Dictionary
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
£22.94
Octopus Publishing Group Telegraph Large PrintKnowledge Crosswor
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.
£9.49
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 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 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
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
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 7
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
Cornerstone Guardian News and Media Ltd Guardian Book of
Book SynopsisWhen the Guardian relaunched their new Berliner sized paper this autumn, they chose Kakuro as one of their launch vehicles. Kakuro (called Kakro in Japan and Cross Sums in the USA) has become the new number puzzle phenomenon gathering millions of fans worldwide. Older than puzzle favourite Sudoku and played for many years in Japan, Kakuro is best described as a kind of mathematical crossword.Like Sudoku, Kakuro is played on grids of varying sizes. Each grid consists of blank and filled squares similar to a crossword puzzle and the object of Kakuro is to fill in each of the white squares with the numbers 1-9 so that each set of blanks adds up to the total to the left or above. The same number cannot be used more than once in each set. Some filled in squares have a diagonal slash across them with two numbers - one above and one below the diagonal. These are the ''clues'' - the number in the top right corner relates to a horizontal ''clue'' and the one in the bottom left
£10.44
Dover Publications Inc. Riddles in Mathematics
Book SynopsisMath enthusiasts of all ages will delight in this collection of more than 200 riddles drawn from every mathematical discipline. Only an elementary background is needed to enjoy and solve the tremendous variety of puzzles, which include riddles based on geometry, trigonometry, algebra, infinity, probability, and logic. Includes complete solutions and 113 illustrations.
£13.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 4
Book SynopsisThis demanding new collection of cryptic crosswords from the archives of your favourite quality newspaper will provide the perfect entertainment in any spare moment. Whether on your lunch break, work commute or just a relaxing afternoon, The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 4 is a great selection of headscratchers for any puzzle fan to ponder over.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords 3
Book SynopsisThe latest collection of quick-fire crosswords from the UK''s most popular quality newspaper. Guaranteed to keep you entertained in any spare moments, whether on the daily commute, on holiday or simply relaxing at home, this book is just what you need to get your brain working and keep boredom at bay!
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Daily Mail Kurosu Volume 1 300 of the Daily Mails
Book SynopsisLove Sudoku? Can''t resist a crossword?Try out Kurosu, the latest Daily Mail puzzle. Highly addictive and utterly engaging, this is the fun alternative to Sudoku!*There are only two rules:1: Fill in each space with either a nought or a cross so there are no more than two consecutive noughts or crosses in any row or column. Important note: diagonals don''t count.2: Each row and column must contain three noughts and three crosses.*Sounds easy, doesn''t it? Think again! This book might look simple, but it''s deceptively hard - it''s the ultimate test of logic.From easy and medium level, to the highest difficulty rated, Daily Mail Kurosu Volume 1 will offer hours of puzzling fun. Perfect for both single players and groups!
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group Mail on Sunday General Knowledge Crosswords 1
Book Synopsis***Enjoy this fantastic collection of puzzles from the Mail on Sunday.Compiled by Mitchell Symons, these challenging crosswords will test your general knowledge and allow you to build a variety of facts on the tip of your tongue.Perfect for seasoned puzzlers and novices alike, The Mail on Sunday General Knowledge Crosswords 1 are ideal for quiz and crossword lovers.
£9.49