Anyone who enjoys words and wordplay can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue. This book reveals all you need to know about this cerebral pastime and provides instructions on deciphering the most intricate of clues. With explanations of the different styles of clues and clear guidance on how to tackle each clue type, this guide shows that once the basics are understood, the real fun begins!
An updated edition from expert crossword setter and experienced tutor, Tim Moorey, including 24 brand-new annotated practice crosswords. Cryptic crosswords are no longer the preserve of the elite: in this easy-to-use guide, Tim demonstrates that anyone who enjoys words and word play can learn to solve a cryptic crossword clue.
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 eighteenth 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, The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 18 is packed with 80 high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Browne. Previously published as The Times Crossword book 18.
Compiled by the editor of The Times crossword, this assortment of crossword puzzles promises endless entertainment. Initially published just four times a year on holidays, The Times crossword has appeared on a weekly basis since 1997. The larger grid (27 x 27 squares) creates great challenges for long words and phrases, adding an additional level of diffficulty to the original 15 x 15 layout and a new element of challenge to completing each crossword.
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.
A new series of 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.
100 Challenging Quick Cryptic Crosswords from the Times
Author: The Times Mind Games
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008241285
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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.
The Times Crossword is the world's most famous crossword. This is the seventh 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 7 will be eagerly snapped up by crossword aficionados everywhere.
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.
A collection of 60 jumbo-sized cryptic crosswords, all of which have originally appeared in the Saturday edition of The Times newspaper. It contains 60 examples of mind-expanding cryptic crosswords, each with more than 50 clues.
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, this book is packed with 100 high-quality puzzles chosen by the former Times Crossword Editor Richard Browne.
Challenge yourself with this set of cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors. Following in the tradition of The Times' authoritative, highest-quality, challenging cryptic crosswords, this latest collection offers an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time and exercise the grey matter with intriguing clues and complex wordplay. Enjoy pitting your wits against the crafty elegance of the world's best crossword setters Addictive, taxing and compelling, this book is packed with 200 high-quality puzzles chosen by former Times Crossword Editors. Puzzles taken from previously published titles Times Cryptic Crossword Books 7, 8 and 9.
The WorldâÂeÂ(tm)s Most Challenging Cryptic Crossword
Author: The Times Mind Games,Richard Browne
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008228934
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Page: 128
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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.
Richard Browne,The Times Mind Games,Times Books Staff,HarperCollins UK Staff
Author: Richard Browne,The Times Mind Games,Times Books Staff,HarperCollins UK Staff
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007453375
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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 sixteenth 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, The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 16 is packed with 80 high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Browne. Previously published as The Times Crossword book 16.
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 former Editor of The Times Crossword. The nineteenth 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 Book 19 is packed with 100 high-quality puzzles chosen by the former Times Crossword Editor Richard Browne.
Compiled by the editor of the Times Crossword, this collection of 80 cryptic puzzles will test memory and vocabulary to the fullest. Continuing the enormous success of previous titles in the series?and sporting an eye-catching redesign?this collection will be eagerly snapped up by crossword aficionados everywhere.
More Jumbo Crosswords from an edition of the title originally published in 1990. The Times Jumbo Crossword was invented in 1970 by Edmund Akenhead, who put together this second compilation of over 30 crosswords, including the Diamond Jubilee puzzle, a monster stretching across two pages, published in January 1990 in celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of The Times Crossword.
Challenge yourself with this set of cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors.Following in the tradition of The Times' authoritative, highest-quality, challenging cryptic crosswords, this latest collection offers an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time and exercise the grey matter with intriguing clues and complex wordplay. Enjoy pitting your wits against the crafty elegance of the world's best crossword setters Addictive, taxing and compelling, this book is packed with 200 high-quality puzzles chosen by former Times Crossword Editors. Puzzles taken from previously published titles Times Cryptic Crossword Books 7, 8 and 9.
A brand 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 favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time. In addition to the 80 puzzles there is a sample Quick Cryptic followed by a list of answers with detailed explanations of all the clues. All other solutions, should they be needed, are at the back of the book as usual!
The cryptic crossword in The Sunday Times poses one of the greatest puzzle challenges, and here - in the first collection of series of The Sunday Times Cryptic Crossword Books - are 80 brainteasers to test the reader to the limit. 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.