Puns & Wordplay

The perfect stocking filler for anyone who imagines themselves flying a spitfire . . . Drop your visiting cards, put aside your beer-lever, stop being a half-pint hero and discover the gloriously funny slang which was part of everyday life in two world...

THE THIRD COLLECTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERS @DADSAYSJOKESThe most followed dad jokes page on Instagram, @DadSaysJokes, returns with another collection of hilariously cringe-inducing gags for you to share with friends and family.@DadSaysJokes...

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills. Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard...

The Times 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...

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles From the puzzles section of The Times our Editors have chosen the best selection of general-knowledge and definition crossword puzzles to keep even the most eager enthusiasts entertained...

Test your linguistic abilities with 200 new quick crossword puzzles, designed to challenge your word power and general knowledge. Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. The ideal pastime...

Have you ever looked a bird dead in the eye and wondered what it was thinking? With Effin' Birds, the most eagerly anticipated new volume in the noble avocation of bird identification, you can venture into nature with confidence. This farcical field...

Brit Speak for Yanks! Back in 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote, "We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language." One would think, in a world homogenized by technology and social media, that differences between British...

Would you Adam and Eve it? Over a hundred years after it was first heard on the streets of Ye Olde London Towne, Cockney rhyming slang is still going strong, and this book contains the most comprehensive and entertaining guide yet.Presented in an...

Will you accept the challenge of 200 new thematic wordsearches, perfect for whiling away your downtime while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home? Relax and give your brain a workout. Ideal for whiling away...

Give your mind a linguistic workout with 200 new quick crossword puzzles. These will have you searching for the dictionary! Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away those long commutes,...

This collection of over 2,500 hilariously funny and wickedly naughty jokes contains the most brainless, ridiculous, nutty and wacky wisecracks ever invented. From addled animals to witless wizards, there are lots of brand-new jokes, pathetic puns and...

Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, mostly absurd collection of poetry and essays from comedy superstar and creator of Netflix phenomenon Inside Bo Burnham.Bo Burnham was a teenager living in his parents' attic in Massachusetts when he started posting...

A compilation of 100 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times, one of the greatest crossword puzzle challenges. These brainteasers will test all cryptic crossword lovers to the limit! Our language, with its tens of thousands of words,...

This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills. Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard Rogan, this original collection will challenge even the...

This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills. Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard Rogan, this original collection will challenge even the...

Challenge yourself at home with word puzzles Calling all word search wizards! Here are 300 entertaining new puzzles that will have you hunting for hours. Inside you'll find a wonderful world of thematic word searches to explore,...

Do ewe no what homophones are? They're words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have completely different meanings-it's knot always easy to get it right. Based on his blog Homophones, Weakly, Bruce Worden's Homophones Visualized uses simple...

Challenge yourself at home with word puzzles The Sun presents this cracking collection of 250 fun, quick crosswords so you can while away your leisure time at home. Wherever you are, Britain's bestselling daily ensures you will always have a...

Dad Jokes: the good, the bad, and the terrible, a perfect gift for dads and pun-lovers alike!With over 600 knee-slappers, head-shakers, and groan-makers, Dad Jokes is packed with enough witty quips and cheesy-but-grate jokes for even the most...

Challenge yourself at home with word puzzles This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized, large grid puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills. Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard...

Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, The British is one of the new titles for 2017 in the Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you'd expect to see including exploded...

THE FOURTH COLLECTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERS @DADSAYSJOKESQ: How does a penguin build a house? A: Igloos it together. The global Instagram sensation, @DadSaysJokes, returns for another collection of side-splitting gags to share with friends...

Challenge yourself at home with word puzzles Calling all word search wizards! Here are 300 entertaining new puzzles that will have you hunting the grids for hours. Inside you'll find a wonderful world of thematic word searches to...

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Give your memory a workout, stimulate your brain and hone your general knowledge with 100 definition-only puzzles from The Times. Covering a wide range of topics, from...

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles 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. ...

Tired of phrases like "circle back," "follow up," or the dreaded "let's take this offline"? This hilarious guide will reinvigorate your vocabulary with direct and delightful alternatives to stale corporate speak.Offices are a breeding ground for odd...

The perfect festive game to get the whole family involved this Christmas! All material appropriate for children and adults alike! Beautiful illustrated pocket-size book An ice-breaker for family gatherings, festive parties and summer holidays abroad...

The Ministry of Quizzes is the must-buy gift book for quiz solvers and puzzlers, from David Gentle, author of On the Tip of My Tongue. Perfect for fans of the GCHQ Puzzle Book, Bletchley Park Brainteasers, and The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book.Deep in the...

Quiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw. This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times...

Give your mind a linguistic workout with 200 new quick crossword puzzles. These will have you reaching for the dictionary! Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. The ideal pastime while, travelling on holiday or...

A crossword to test your general knowledge with 100 puzzles of moderate difficulty with one or two more teasing clues to tax you more fully. A satisfying challenge to stimulate the brain cells. Do you find cryptic crosswords too much of a...

A crossword to test your general knowledge with 100 puzzles of moderate difficulty with one or two more teasing clues to tax you more fully. A satisfying challenge to stimulate the brain cells. Do you find cryptic crosswords too much of a...

A bumper collection of easy, medium and difficult Su Doku puzzles to test your mental dexterity, powers of logic and deduction. You will find 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles in this latest collection so you can gauge your progression through...

A curse word generator that creates x-rated, humorous, and socially unacceptable curse words for any and every situation.Face it, sometimes a standard curse word or expletive just won't do. Whether you're annoyed with your neighbor, agitated with your...

Alex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that he's decided to invent his own ... and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor...

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles Specially compiled to provide the most deadly Su Doku challenge, this is the only volume for Su Doku enthusiasts who need a puzzle that really tests their mettle. Prepare...

'P. J. O'Rourke was the funniest writer of his generation, one of the smartest and one of the most prolific. Now that he belongs to the ages, P.J. takes his rightful place along with Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain and Dorothy Parker in the Pantheon of Quote...

From the toilet etiquette experts who brought you the global game-changer How to Poo at Work comes an equally essential guide: How to Fart at Work. Anyone who has ever worked in an office, or indeed any other enclosed space, has at one time or another...

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles This supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills. Selected by The Times' Crossword Editor, Richard...