The Guardian Cryptic Crosswords 1: A collection of more than 100 perplexing puzzles (Guardian Puzzle Books)

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The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. 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. It has lots of examples selected from puzzles including the Times, and gives you lots of examples of each trick – e. 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. The Times Puzzle Books selection includes something for everyone, from casual puzzlers to committed solvers.

I’d suggest one of the first three is your best choice if your main aim is to learn to solve the Daily Telegraph puzzle.Tim gives regular solving courses and has used his experience to produce a very clear and thorough guide.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. From the creators of the bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids, this puzzle book is ideal for crossword enthusiasts. It seems to be published in South Africa, so may be addressed mainly at solvers of cryptic crosswords published there. All abilities are catered for; beginners will learn about cryptic clue devices and can build up solving skills with the practice puzzles, and there are standard cryptics and trickier variations to challenge seasoned solvers too.Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard Rogan, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff. 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. 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. If you've always wanted to try your hand at cryptic crosswords but thought they were a little daunting, think again! With quick and cryptic style clues for the same puzzle, you have all you need for a word workout with this fantastic puzzle.

A recent (end of 2009) book from Colin Dexter, which has some useful advice but misses out some pretty basic points and includes some poor clues. The best guide to the full spectrum of cryptic crossword activity – this book includes advice for potential setters, and even crossword editors, and includes hints for tackling barred-grid crosswords like Azed and The Listener.Addictive, taxing and compelling, this book is packed with 200 high-quality puzzles chosen by former Times Crossword Editors. Containing 250 crossword puzzles and helpful wire-binding to sit the puzzle pages flat, this book provides hours of entertainment, with the extra benefit of sharpening your vocabulary, general knowledge and mental acuity. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password.

This incredible bundle includes three large print puzzles to provide hours of challenging entertainment for the committed puzzle enthusiast. Our range includes everything from cryptic crosswords books to quick crosswords that you can fire off as part of your daily commute. Immerse yourself in all things mystical with this assortment of pleasing puzzles and calming conundrums, guaranteed to bewitch and enchant you. This bumper crossword puzzle book includes 3 different levels of crosswords – 'easy' for beginner puzzlers, 'hard' for the experts and those wanting an extra challenge, and 'all levels' with a good mix of everything.Challenge yourself word puzzlesChallenge yourself with this set of 200 cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors. The aim of this 64-page magazine is to ease you in gently to the intriguing world of the cryptic crossword. Flex your mental muscles with this latest collection of cryptic crosswords from the pages of The Telegraph. Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Rogan.