The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 11

Challenge your brain power with these enjoyable puzzles

100 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 favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time.

Times Mind Games publish a range of high-quality puzzles including Quick Crosswords, Quick Cryptic Crosswords, General Knowledge Crosswords, Cryptic Crosswords, Jumbo Crosswords, Codewords, several levels of Su Doku plus many others.