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Take a Crossword is the nation's favourite crossword magazine since 1993. Every issue includes a fantastic selection of crosswords, suitable for all ages and abilities. It's the perfect crossword magazine for all the family.
Take a Crossword magazine is the nation's favourite monthly crossword title since 1993. Inside every issue you'll find everything from tea-break teasers to cranium-crunching cryptics, plus we offer you the chance to win cash prizes in our puzzle competition too!
Whether you're looking for a serious challenge or a light brain teaser, Take a Break's Take a Crossword magazine is the perfect choice for either yourself, or as a gift for the puzzler in your life.
Print magazine subscriptions will either start with the next available issue or the issue you selected at the checkout. Although we will do our utmost to ensure that your magazine is delivered at the same time it is available in the shops (or sooner) it is possible on some occasions it may be unavoidably delayed. If this is the case, we would ask that you please allow an extra 5 days for delivery before contacting us. Delivery of print magazines to subscribers outside of the UK takes up to 15 working days (excludes weekends and Public Holidays).
For a digital subscriptions, as soon as your subscription has been confirmed by an confirmation email, you will be able to access the latest issue. From that point onwards, you will receive all future issues as long as your subscription remains active. Please note that you will not be able to access any of the issues that came out prior to the start of your subscription.
Outside of the UK - Speed of delivery to subscribers outside the UK obviously depends on the quality of service provided by the various organizations along the way. The following airmail delivery times should be calculated from the date the magazine is published and are approximate: Delivery of print magazines to subscribers outside of the UK takes up to 15 working days (excludes weekends and Public Holidays)
Yes, if you have the email address of the recipient, we can send an e-card at the time of purchase or on a date of your choice. Please note that if your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or to keep for yourself.
When you place your order, you will be able to choose the start issue of your subscription and the expected delivery date will be shown.
If you paid for your subscription as a one-off payment by using either your credit/debit card, PayPal or cheque we will send you a reminder before the end of your subscription. Whether you are taking a subscription out for yourself or as a gift, nothing will be sent to the recipient unless the subscription expires.
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