Our selection of unique gifts for crossword lovers: crossword gifts such as an electronic crossword solver, a crossword dictionary and a cryptic crossword book. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves finishing the daily crossword.
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A pocket crossword solver built on the Collins Bradford's dictionary. It finds words from missing letters, clues and synonyms, solves anagrams and corrects misspellings. It runs on a CR2032 battery, which is included.
Pros
Quicker than a book.
Anagram solver included.
Cons
Purists may see it as cheating.
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A crossword dictionary that lists answers by topic and by length, with help on how cryptic clues work. It's the standard reference for cryptic solvers.
Pros
Answers listed by length.
Cons
They may own an older edition.
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3The Times Cryptic Crossword Book 30
One hundred cryptic crosswords from The Times. A cheap present that keeps a solver busy for weeks.
Pros
100 puzzles.
Cons
Times puzzles only.
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4The Times How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords by Tim Moorey
A guide to how cryptic clues are built, from anagrams to hidden words, with practice puzzles. It suits someone who does quick crosswords and wants to move on to cryptics.
Pros
Good for improving solvers.
Cons
Too basic for an expert.
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5Pentel GraphGear 1000 mechanical pencil, 0.5mm
A metal-bodied drafting pencil whose tip retracts into the barrel, so it can go in a pocket or bag with the paper. It refills with 0.5mm lead.
Pros
Retracting tip for carrying around.
Cons
Some solvers prefer a wooden pencil.
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What to buy someone who loves crosswords
Crossword fans usually stick to one paper, so check whether they do the Times, Guardian or Telegraph puzzle. The best gifts for crossword lovers are more puzzles and the reference books that help them finish one. An electronic solver suits someone who likes to check an answer without a book. Good pencils are a small extra they will use every day.
How we picked these gifts for crossword lovers
We picked each product for what crossword lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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