Author : The Times Mind Games
Publisher : TimesBksUK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,97 MB
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780007491674
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 17 is packed with 80 high-quality puzzles chosen by THE TIMES Crossword Editor Richard Browne.
Author : Denise Sutherland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,4 MB
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0730384705
The cryptic crossword world explained the fun and easy way Even expert crossword-solvers struggle with cryptics. The clues can often seem nonsensical, mysterious and infuriating, but finally cracking them is immensely satisfying. Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is designed to help even the most casual crossword lover master these mental feats of gymnastics. Packed with clear explanations, helpful hints, and practice crosswords, the book explains how to approach these problems in a clear and logical manner, providing hints on identifying the different kinds of clues and tips on how to solve them. Explains cryptic crosswords, from the (relatively) simple to advanced puzzles Guides readers through common and not-so-common clues to help decipher even the most confusing cryptics Illustrates the top tips, tricks, and clues to cracking any cryptic Includes practice puzzles to put your new skills to the test Covers both Commonwealth and U.S. style cryptics and highlights the subtle differences between each Cryptic crosswords have emerged as one of today's most popular brainteasers, and Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is the one-stop resource for becoming a puzzle pro.
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Page : 162 pages
File Size : 18,95 MB
Release : 2013-06
Category : Times (London, England : 1931)
ISBN :
Indexes the Times, Sunday times and magazine, Times literary supplement, Times educational supplement, Time educational supplement Scotland, and the Times higher education supplement.
Author : Denise Sutherland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 29,26 MB
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0730384756
Put your cryptic-cracking skills to use! With over 50 puzzles and 1,750 clues for you to conquer, Cryptic Crossword Puzzles for Dummies is filled with cryptics that range from (relatively) simple to expert-level, along with brief explanations of the most common types of clues and helpful hints on how to solve them. Used on its own or as a companion to Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies, this book will keep your brain busy for hours! Apply the basics: use fundamental rules to solve puzzles Build your solving skills: practise consistently on various grid types Tackle pesky anagrams: decode anagram clues aplenty Use sums to find the answer: add and subtract letters to get the correct word Detect double definitions: answer hints with more than one meaning Explore hidden messages: become a master at uncovering unseen solutions
Author : Vivien Hampshire
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 33,76 MB
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 178102152X
Are you baffled by cryptic crosswords? Do you want to increase your word power and exercise your brain, but can't always make any sense of the clues? This book is packed with all the know-how, hints and tricks you will ever need to help you find the right answers every time. From clever to cunning to downright devious, all the different types of clue are here, with tips on how to recognise them, interpret them and, of course, solve them! Not only is doing crossword puzzles a great recessionary hobby because it costs very little to pursue, but solving a daily puzzle is good for your health: it has been shown to help reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's, or at least delay its onset. With around one hundred and fifty clues analysed and explained in full, you will soon be on your way to the satisfaction of completing your first crossword grid; impressing your family, friends and fellow commuters; and maybe even winning a prize!
Author : Herbert Grabes
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 23,36 MB
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 3110800608
Author : The Times Mind Games
Publisher : Times Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,17 MB
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Crossword puzzles
ISBN : 9780008285371
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.
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Page : 1488 pages
File Size : 46,10 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Great Britain
ISBN :
Author : The New York Times
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 23,89 MB
Release : 2002-08-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780312300593
This eclectic collection brings together the best of the Sunday variety puzzles of "The New York Times." From spiral to cryptic, from diagramless to acrostic, these puzzles have never been collected together in a single volume. 50 puzzles.
Author : Adrienne Raphel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,90 MB
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0525522107
“This cultural and personal history of crosswords and their fans, written by an aficionado, is diverting, informative, and discursive.” —The New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice A delightful, erudite, and immersive exploration of the crossword puzzle and its fascinating history Almost as soon as it appeared, the crossword puzzle became indispensable to our lives. Invented practically by accident in 1913, when a newspaper editor at the New York World was casting around for something to fill empty column space, it became a roaring commercial success almost overnight. Ever since then, the humble puzzle has been an essential ingredient of any newspaper worth its salt. But why, exactly, are the crossword’s satisfactions so sweet? Blending first-person reporting from the world of crosswords with a delightful telling of its rich literary history, Adrienne Raphel dives into the secrets of this classic pastime. Thinking Inside the Box is an ingenious love letter not just to the abiding power of the crossword but to the infinite joys and playful possibilities of language itself.
