The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 1: 80 World-Famous Crossword Puzzles (the Times Crosswords)

The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 1: 80 World-Famous Crossword Puzzles (the Times Crosswords)
Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Collins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-05-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780008139810

A new series of 80 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 favorite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time. "

The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 15: 80 World-Famous Crossword Puzzles (the Times Crosswords)

The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 15: 80 World-Famous Crossword Puzzles (the Times Crosswords)
Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-01-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9780007368518

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your wordpower with this classic collection of 80 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword. The fifteenth book in this excellent series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging crosswords which offer an enjoyable and stimulating way to spend your time. Building on the enormous success of previous titles in the series - and sporting an eye-catching redesign - The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 15 will be eagerly snapped up by crossword aficionados everywhere. Previously published as The Times Crossword book 15.

The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords

The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords
Author: Tim Moorey
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0007565097

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. Expert crossword solver and setter, Tim Moorey, seeks to dispel the myth that cryptic crosswords are the preserve of the elite. In this new, easy guide, he demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue.

The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords 1

The Times Big Book of Quick Crosswords 1
Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Collins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10-06
Genre: Crossword puzzles
ISBN: 9780008195762

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.

How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle
Author: The New York Times
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2007-07-10
Genre: Games
ISBN: 9780312365547

The New York Times is the gold standard of crossword puzzles. Drawing from the top puzzle constructors in the nation, the Times puzzles are considered the cleverest, most engaging and at times, trickiest puzzles of all. This guide will help puzzlers of all skill levels improve and enjoy the New York Times crossword. Along with helpful discussions and hints, every puzzle in How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle is annotated with solving tips and insight from veteran constructors and solver to help you master the nation's #1 puzzle! This volume includes: *60 Times puzzles from easy Monday to devilish Saturday and giant Sunday, each with helpful tips and clues *Lists of most common crossword words, clues, and ways constructors try to trick you*Step-by-step solving instructions provide readers with instruction on how to tackle puzzles of every difficulty level*How to construct a puzzle: A chapter offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a great crossword *Introduction from puzzle great Will Shortz, crossword editor for The New York Times

Crossword

Crossword
Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Times Books
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2009-02
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780007264483

Tease your mind with this superb collection of puzzles compiled by the editor of The Times (London) crossword to test your word-power skills. This collection of cryptic puzzles will test you to your fullest extent. Bend your brain by lateral thought, test your linguistic prowess, or simply switch off for a moment or two and see why The Times crossword has become, quite deservedly, the world's most famous crossword. Baffling, infuriating, and delightfully witty, this collection will be eagerly snapped up by crossword aficionados everywhere.

The Times Crossword Book 6

The Times Crossword Book 6
Author: Mike Laws
Publisher: Collins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-05
Genre: Crossword puzzles
ISBN: 9780007146260

The Times Crossword is the world's most famous crossword. This is the sixth selection of 80 cryptic Times crosswords, compiled by Mike Laws, the Editor of The Times Crossword. The Times Crossword has been baffling, infuriating, challenging and delighting its devotees for close on 80 years. Over this period of time it has become, quite deservedly, the world's most famous crossword. It is, quite simply, The Times Crossword. Continuing the enormous success of previous titles in the series, The Times Crossword Book 6 will be eagerly snapped up by crossword aficionados everywhere.