A new series of 80 puzzles from The "Times "adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. 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. Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of "Times2," this crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favorite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time. "

Give your word skills a serious workout, stimulate your brain cells and test your all-round general knowledge with 100 definition-style puzzles from The Sunday Times.Do you find cryptic crosswords too much of a chore? Do you want your general knowledge and word power to be tested but not put through the mill? Are you on the lookout for something to pass the time on a train or plane journey? We have just what you are looking for. It includes 100 crosswords, set out in a clear, easy-to-use double-page spread. The clues are mostly definition-based. There will be clues for which more than one answer is possible, so it's best to look for a clearly unique answer or unique possible combination of crossing answers as the first to write in.

A new compilation of 80 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times, one of the greatest crossword puzzle challenges. These brainteasers will test all cryptic lovers to the limit! Our language, with its tens of thousands of words, intricate grammatical construction, and quirky idiomatic phrases, has proved an almost inexhaustible source for cryptic clues. Foreign words are constantly being absorbed into our language, into our dictionaries, and then into crossword puzzles. All the puzzles are set out in an easy-to-use, double-page spread to view layout, with all the solutions clearly laid out at the back of the book.

The Mephisto crossword appears weekly in The Sunday Times and is a major challenge for cryptic crossword enthusiasts, as the crossword grid has no black squares in it. and challenging, and should provide much challenging entertainment to cryptic crossword aficionados.

The Times Cryptic Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword. The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time. Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Rogan.

The fifth compilation of 60 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times. The cryptic crossword in The Sunday Times poses one of the greatest puzzle challenges, and here -- in the fifth collection of The Sunday Times Cryptic Crossword -- are 60 brainteasers to test you to the limit. All the puzzles are set out in an easy-to-use, double-page spread to view layout, with all the solutions clearly laid out at the back of the book. So, if you reckon you can solve 'It helps one keep up one's reading' (7) -- answer 'bookend' -- or 'Wet swan seen on reservoir' (6) -- answer 'dampen' -- or 'Professional man beginning to panic over crime' (6) -- answer 'parson', this is the mindstretching book for you.

The third annual compilation of 80 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times. The cryptic crossword in The Sunday Times poses one of the greatest puzzle challenges, and here - in the third collection of The Sunday Times Cryptic Crossword - are 80 brainteasers to test you to the limit. All the puzzles are set out in an easy-to-use, double-page spread to view layout, with all the solutions clearly laid out at the back of the book. So, if you reckon you can solve 'It helps one keep up one's reading' (7) - answer 'bookend' - or 'Wet swan seen on reservoir' (6) - answer 'dampen' - or 'Professional man beginning to panic over crime' (6) - answer 'parson', this is the mindstretching book for you.