100 Years of The Sunday Times Crossword

Relive the glory of past crossword puzzles.

100 years old, The Sunday Times Crossword is the oldest of the broadsheet newspaper cryptic crosswords. Discover how the puzzles have developed over the years in this celebration of a century of crosswords, from 1925, when the first one was printed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The Sunday Times Crossword is a timeless treasure for crossword enthusiasts, celebrating 100 years of broadsheet newspaper cryptic crosswords. Discover the evolution of these puzzles over the years, from their inception in 1925 to the present day. Gain valuable insights into the changing styles of crosswords and learn expert tips on solving them. Selected, edited, and annotated by Sunday Times Crossword Editor Peter Biddlecombe, this book offers a delightful journey through the history of cryptic crosswords.

When embarking on a journey through old puzzles, it is generally recommended to start with the most recent ones and work your way backwards in time. As you progress, you will encounter features that are not commonly seen in modern cryptics, such as unindicated anagrams, bare anagram clues with no definition, wordplay for part of the answer rather than all of it, hidden word clues with extensive text in the hiding place, fill the blank quotation clues, grammatical differences between clue definitions or indications and the answer or a part of it, padding (extra words added to complete the surface story but with no role in the cryptic reading of the clue), and dated culture and language.

The Sunday Times Crossword is a testament to the enduring appeal of cryptic crosswords and a must-have for anyone who loves to solve puzzles. With its rich history, expert guidance, and timeless charm, it is sure to provide hours of entertainment and challenge for years to come.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 234 x 152 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008673093