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The Times Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book 1

200 World-Famous Crossword Puzzles
By The Times Mind Games
Series: The Times Crosswords
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If you're intrigued by cryptic crosswords, The Times Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords Book 1 by The Times Mind Games is a delightful collection that challenges and entertains. It provides a compilation of puzzles that test your wit and problem-solving skills, combining clever wordplay and complex clues. Perfect for seasoned crossword enthusiasts who love a blend of humour and mental exercise, it offers hours of engaging brainteasers.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish the challenge of cryptic crosswords, revelling in the clever wordplay and mental gymnastics they require. With a range of puzzles to test your skills, it offers both entertainment and a healthy dose of brain exercise, perfect for those who appreciate wit and humour in their leisure activities.

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Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles

Challenge yourself with this set of cryptic puzzles from the most famous crossword in the world compiled by the Times Crossword Editors.

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Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles.

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.

Series: The Times Crosswords

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008195731

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Times Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785. A daily cryptic crossword is published in the main newspaper, and the Mind Games section in the Times2 supplement contains sudoku, Killer Sudoku, KenKen, word polygon puzzles, and a quick crossword.

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