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The Guardian Cryptic Crosswords 3

A collection of more than 100 satisfying puzzles
By The Guardian
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The Guardian Cryptic Crosswords 3 offers 120 fiercely challenging puzzles created by the UK's most devious cryptic crossword setters. These puzzles, drawn from The Guardian's archives, provide an opportunity to test and refine your linguistic deduction and lateral thinking skills.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for fans of cryptic crosswords and lovers of wordplay seeking a stimulating challenge.

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The third book: 120 more classic cryptic crosswords from the Guardian's extensive archives.

This book includes 120 tricky cryptic crosswords compiled by the Guardian's crossword creators, complete with an introduction and full solutions. It is guaranteed to provide hundreds of hours of puzzling enjoyment.

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The UK's most devious cryptic crossword setters present 120 fiercely challenging puzzles.

The Guardian's cryptic crosswords are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people every day. Now you too can test your powers of linguistic deduction and lateral thinking against more than 100 classic puzzles specially selected from the Guardian's archives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802791228

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 120 puzzles

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 288

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The Guardian is an award-winning British newspaper that consistently rates as the most-trusted newspaper in the country. As a respected global voice, its website attracts tens of millions of individual viewers every month from all around the world.

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