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HarperCollins Publishers The Times Super Fiendish Su Doku Book 8: 200 challenging puzzles (The Times Su Doku)
Previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from The Times, which help develop your skills to take on Extreme Su Doku. The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge. The puzzles in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles. Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Codeword 12: 200 cracking logic puzzles (The Times Puzzle Books)
200 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.
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Fiendish Su Doku Book 14: 200 challenging Su Doku puzzles (The Times Su Doku)
The latest title in The Times Fiendish Su Doku series – previously unpublished quality Su Doku puzzles. Includes 180 Fiendish and 20 Super Fiendish puzzles. You don’t need to be a mathematical genius to solve the treacherous puzzles in this collection of Fiendishly difficult puzzles – it’s simply a question of logic. Since the first Su Doku puzzle appeared in The Times in November 2004, this classic game of logic has become a phenomenon, with over 5 million copies of the Times Su Doku series sold worldwide. Perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles, and guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment.
£7.74
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Super Fiendish Su Doku Book 6: 200 challenging puzzles from The Times (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles These are previously unpublished quality Su Doku grids from The Times, and help to develop you to take on Extreme Su Doku. The 200 puzzles in this collection of treacherously difficult puzzles will stretch even the most advanced Su Doku enthusiast. You will need to use all of your best solving techniques to get to the end of this testing challenge. The puzzles in the collection are of the highest quality and are perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles. Guaranteed to provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Codeword 9: 200 cracking logic puzzles (The Times Puzzle Books)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles 200 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 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.
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Book 10: 200 challenging puzzles from The Times (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Specially 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 150 Deadly Killer puzzles before steeling yourself to take on the 50 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!
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords 2: 300 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles From 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.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Killer Su Doku Book 13: 200 challenging puzzles from The Times (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The latest volume in the hugely popular Killer Su Doku series from the puzzle suppliers to The Times, featuring the highest-quality puzzles with an extra element of arithmetic. This addition to the successful Times Killer Su Doku series will test your skills to the limit, adding the challenge of arithmetic and taking Su Doku to a new and even deadlier level of difficulty. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku but with an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the numbers 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well. With 200 new Moderate, Tricky, Tough and Deadly Killer Su Doku puzzles, there is no chance to ease yourself in with simple puzzles. For those who like to live dangerously and pushbeyond their mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times' next, terribly tough instalment.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Killer Su Doku Book 9: 150 challenging puzzles from The Times (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The latest volume in the hugely popular Killer Su Doku series from the puzzles suppliers to the Times, featuring the highest-quality puzzles with an extra element of arithmetic. This ninth addition to the successful Times Killer Su Doku series will test your skills to the limit, adding the challenge of arithmetic and taking Su Doku to a new and even deadlier level of difficulty. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku but with an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well. With 150 new Moderate, Tough and Deadly Killer Su Doku puzzles, there is no chance to ease yourself in with Easy puzzles. For those who like to live dangerously and pushbeyond their mental comfort zone, steel yourself for The Times' next, terribly tough instalment.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Book 4: 120 challenging puzzles from The Times (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Specially compiled to provide the most devilishly difficult challenge, Ultimate killer Su Doku 4 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 Dokus 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 20 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready for the challenge? The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku 4 is not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical element that makes them a real 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. If you survived the first three collections of Ultimate Killer Su Doku, then you might be ready to take on the fourth.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Crossword Book 16: 80 world-famous crossword puzzles from The Times2 (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Give 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 both your general knowledge and your wordpower. Compiled by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be done on the move. Quality is paramount to The Times’ crosswords, with clues that are satisfyingly tough, but accurate. This new collection is no different, providing hours of crossword enjoyment and stimulation. Previously published as The Times T2 Crossword book 16.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 6: 60 large general-knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Quiz 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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Book 3: 120 challenging puzzles from The Times (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Specially compiled to provide the most devilishly difficult challenge, Ultimate killer Su Doku 3 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 Dokus 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 20 Extra Deadly Su Dokus. Are you ready for the challenge? The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku 3 is not for the faint-hearted. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as a regular Su Doku, but have an extra mathematical element that makes them a real 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. If you survived the first two collections of Ultimate Killer Su Doku, then you might be ready to take on the third. Warning: Not suitable for amateur puzzlers.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Codeword 3: 150 cracking logic puzzles (The Times Puzzle Books)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The Times2 popular daily puzzle is back, with a third volume of 150 utterly addictive codewords. 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 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.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Book 2: 120 challenging puzzles from The Times (The Times Su Doku)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles For those who like to live dangerously and push beyond their mental comfort zone, steel yourself for the second book in The Times' toughest Killer series yet. Prepare for the extreme mental challenge of 100 Deadly-level Killer puzzles, including, exclusive to The Times, 20 Extra Deadly, to really test your limits: this is the only series in which you'll find such a torturous collection. The Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku 2 is not for the fainthearted. The puzzles use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku, and have an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1-9, it is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the same number as well. If the first Ultimate Killer Su Doku didn't scare you off – see how you fare after tackling this one…
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 4: 60 large general-knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Quiz 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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Brain Teasers Book 2: 200 mind-boggling riddles (The Sunday Times Puzzle Books)
Challenge yourself at home with puzzles 200 taxing brain teasers and riddles, demanding lateral thinking skills to solve. Ingenious challenges – some just a paragraph long, others with an accompanying diagram. You will need mathematical or logical reasoning to solve these. These teasers are for puzzlers of all abilities, no formal knowledge is required, just application and imagination. Some demand a logical approach, others a good mathematical mind; an agility with words will solve a handful more, but all demand a logical approach and lots of lateral thinking. Answers are given at the back of the book. Now get your thinking cap on!
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 8: 60 large general-knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Quiz 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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Times Mindset Puzzles Book 1: Put your solving skills to the test (The Times Puzzle Books)
Challenging brainteasers to test your puzzle-solving skills If you relish a challenging mental workout, these brain teasers will demand your very best solving skills. The structure of each Mindset is the same: 3 questions, first a word puzzle, then a numerical puzzle, and a third which is shorter and easier than the first two. Written by Chris Pringle, Colin Whorlow and Daniel Shiu. But do not worry, solutions are found at the back of the book so you can get into the head of these fiendish setters and work out their devilish methods! We have included a useful Appendix at the end to help as an aide-mémoire for some recurring themes. These tricky teasers require serious application, imagination and skill to solve. Some demand a logical approach, others a methodical, mathematical mind, or a leap of the imagination! Do you have the right Mindset to take on the challenge of solving these rigorous but entertaining word, logic and number puzzles?
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Crossword Book 23: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles from The Times2 (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Give your memory a workout, stimulate your brain and hone your general knowledge with 100 definition-only puzzles from The Times. Covering a wide range of topics, from geography to literature, history and culture, this collection will test both your general knowledge and your wordpower. Compiled by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be done on the move. Quality is paramount to The Times’ crosswords, with clues that are satisfyingly tough, but accurate. This new collection of general knowledge crossword puzzles is no different, providing hours of crossword enjoyment and stimulation.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Crossword Book 28: 100 General Knowledge Puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles. Give your memory a workout, stimulate your brain and hone your general knowledge with 100 definition-only puzzles from The Times. Covering a wide range of topics, from geography to literature, history and culture, this collection will test both your general knowledge and your wordpower. Compiled by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be done on the move. Quality is paramount to The Times’ crosswords, with clues that are satisfyingly tough, but accurate. This collection is no different, providing hours of crossword enjoyment and stimulation.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 22: The world’s most challenging cryptic crossword (The Times Crosswords)
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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 27: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself with word puzzles The 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.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 6: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
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.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 24: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge 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. 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.
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 4: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number 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.
£7.74
HarperCollins Publishers The Times General Knowledge Crossword Book 2: 80 general knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
A quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities. This Crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers. The clues are less testing than the Sunday Times General Knowledge crosswords, but stretch your memory and brain cells, and provide hours of entertainment.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Teasers Book 1: Challenge yourself with 100 lateral-thinking puzzles (The Sunday Times Puzzle Books)
If you relish a serious mental workout, this collection of 100 brain teasers will demand your very best lateral thinking skills and mathematical rigour to solve. These puzzles will amuse and perplex in equal measure. But do not worry, full, detailed solutions are found at the back of the book so you can get into the head of these fiendish setters! These mental puzzles require serious application, imagination and skill to solve. Some demand a logical approach, others a methodical, mathematical mind. Are you up to the challenge of solving these rigorous but entertaining mathematical puzzles?
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times General Knowledge Crossword Book 1: 80 general knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
A quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities. This Crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers. The clues are less testing than the Sunday Times General Knowledge crosswords, but stretch your memory and brain cells, and provide hours of entertainment.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 17: 60 large general-knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word 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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 26: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word puzzles The 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.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Crossword Book 26: 100 General Knowledge Puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles. Give your memory a workout, stimulate your brain and hone your general knowledge with 100 definition-only puzzles from The Times. Covering a wide range of topics, from geography to literature, history and culture, this collection will test both your general knowledge and your wordpower. Compiled by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be done on the move. Quality is paramount to The Times’ crosswords, with clues that are satisfyingly tough, but accurate. This new collection is no different, providing hours of crossword enjoyment and stimulation.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Cryptic Crossword Book 1: 100 challenging crossword puzzles (The Sunday Times Puzzle Books)
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.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 19: The world’s most challenging cryptic crossword (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word 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.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 15: 60 large general-knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Quiz 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.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Improve Your Bridge Game: A practical guide on how to improve at bridge
Based on The Times Bridge column, an extensive bridge guide aimed at the less experienced or social player who longs to improve their game, with instructive deals and tips, as well as a helpful Index. Andrew Robson, The Times Bridge Correspondent, is both a champion Bridge player and an inspired teacher. He teaches and tutors at his Bridge Club and has acquired great practical knowledge about how people learn to play Bridge. Based on Andrew Robson’s daily column in The Times, common scenarios are presented with an outline of what actually happened, as well as what should have happened. Along with every deal is the very popular handy tip ‘If you remember just one thing…’, which features throughout the book. The first section of the book, ‘The Game’, is a basic outline providing the key to playing a sensible game of Bridge, subdivided into ‘Bidding’, ‘Declarer Play’ and ‘Defence’. The reader can either read ‘The Game’ first, paying particular attention to the tips, or they can dip in and out of the book, picking a common mistake at random, with the option to cross-reference to the same tip in ‘The Game’ section. Bridge is now reaching a new audience, and is being played by people of all ages. Let Andrew Robson help you to improve your game! Previously published in 2005 as The Times Bridge: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 3: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles 100 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.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 15: 50 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles This 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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 10: 60 large general-knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Quiz 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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Concise Crossword Book 3: 100 challenging crossword puzzles (The Sunday Times Puzzle Books)
A 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.
£7.86
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Crossword Book 27: 100 General Knowledge Puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge your brain with these enjoyable puzzles. Give your memory a workout, stimulate your brain and hone your general knowledge with 100 definition-only puzzles from The Times. Covering a wide range of topics, from geography to literature, history and culture, this collection will test both your general knowledge and your wordpower. Compiled by the Times2 Crossword Editor, John Grimshaw, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be done on the move. Quality is paramount to The Times’ crosswords, with clues that are satisfyingly tough, but accurate. This new collection is no different, providing hours of crossword enjoyment and stimulation.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times 2 Jumbo Crossword Book 18: 60 large general-knowledge crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge your brain with word 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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge Crossword Book 4: 50 general knowledge crosswords (The Sunday Times Puzzle Books)
Challenge your general knowledge A jumbo crossword puzzle and general knowledge workout to test and stimulate the brain cells. 50 large grid puzzles from The Sunday Times. These puzzles use a 21 x 21 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.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 8: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge 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.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Sunday Times Jumbo General Knowledge Crossword Book 3: 50 general knowledge crosswords (The Sunday Times Puzzle Books)
Challenge your general knowledge A 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.
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 20: The world’s most challenging cryptic crossword (The Times Crosswords)
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.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 25: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
The 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.
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 5: 100 world-famous crossword puzzles (The Times Crosswords)
Challenge yourself with word and number 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.
£7.20