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Calming Crosswords

Relax and unwind with hundreds of crosswords
By Tim Dedopulos
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Calming Crosswords by Tim Dedopulos is a delightful collection designed to entertain and relax the mind. This book offers a cleverly crafted series of crossword puzzles that combine wit and creativity. It's the perfect blend of humour and challenge, making it an engaging way to unwind.
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You might enjoy this book if you love solving crosswords as a way to unwind and relax your mind. Combining the challenge of wordplay with a touch of humour, it's perfect for those who enjoy clever clues and a good laugh.

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Continuing the popular Overworked & Underpuzzled series, Calming Crosswords contains more than 100 crossword puzzles certain to stretch the brainpower of every puzzle-lover.

Continuing the popular Overworked & Underpuzzled series, Calming Crosswords contains more than 100 crossword puzzles certain to stretch the brainpower of every puzzle-lover.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Continuing the popular Overworked & Underpuzzled series, Calming Crosswords contains more than 100 crossword puzzles certain to stretch the brainpower of every puzzle-lover. The crosswords have been designed to give your vocabulary and lateral thinking skills a good work-out, but not to be unachievable for the average crossword-puzzler.

This is the ultimate challenge for anyone who works too hard and deserves to let their brain relax into a calming crossword collection.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787393820

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 100 illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Tim Dedopulos is an author, puzzle setter and editor. He worked for Wizards of the Coast and White Wolf, and has written role-playing games and fiction. He has written dozens of successful puzzle books, including the Sherlock Holmes puzzle series that has sold hundreds of thousands of copies. He lives in Spain.

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