The Saturday New York Times crossword puzzle is the most challenging puzzle of the week, which is why it has gained such an eager following. The most serious solvers know that actually finishing the puzzle is no small feat. Collected for the first time in a convenient and portable book form, Super Saturday has 75 puzzles sure to test not only knowledge but patience as well.
A journalist and word aficionado salutes the 100-year history and pleasures of crossword puzzles Since its debut in The New York World on December 21, 1913, the crossword puzzle has enjoyed a rich and surprisingly lively existence. Alan Connor, a comic writer known for his exploration of all things crossword in The Guardian, covers every twist and turn: from the 1920s, when crosswords were considered a menace to productive society; to World War II, when they were used to recruit code breakers; to their starring role in a 2008 episode of The Simpsons. He also profiles the colorful characters who make up the interesting and bizarre subculture of crossword constructors and competitive solvers, including Will Shortz, the iconic New York Times puzzle editor who created a crafty crossword that appeared to predict the outcome of a presidential election, and the legions of competitive puzzle solvers who descend on a Connecticut hotel each year in an attempt to be crowned the American puzzle-solving champion. At a time when the printed word is in decline, Connor marvels at the crossword’s seamless transition onto Kindles and iPads, keeping the puzzle one of America’s favorite pastimes. He also explores the way the human brain processes crosswords versus computers that are largely stumped by clues that require wordplay or a simple grasp of humor. A fascinating examination of our most beloved linguistic amusement—and filled with tantalizing crosswords and clues embedded in the text—The Crossword Century is sure to attract the attention of the readers who made Word Freak and Just My Type bestsellers.
Puzzlesmiths of all skill levels will find original logic puzzles that will flex the brain, challenge assumptions, and entertain for hours. In addition to offering 200 logic puzzles, this puzzlebook includes a short tutorial on how to play each game, along with a complete back-of-book answer key.
The nation’s #1 newspaper, USA TODAY, presents a new collection of 200 crossword puzzles. The USA TODAY brand reaches over 6 million people daily. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that cognitive puzzles such as crosswords "can bolster the mind in the same way that physical exercise protects and strengthens the body." This cranium compendium features 200 brain-boosting crosswords from The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, USA TODAY. Puzzlesmiths of all skill levels will enjoy this ultimate puzzling challenge offering hours of enlightening entertainment and brain-bolstering fun from America's trusted news--and gaming--authority, USA TODAY. Keep your brain in shape with USA Today Crossword 2.
For competitive puzzle lovers looking to take their crossword skills to the next level comes a new series where puzzlers race against the clock to solve challenges as quickly as possible, perfect for beginner and advanced puzzlers alike. Test your solving speed and mental agility with Crossword Rush—a collection of more than 150 timed challenges that make puzzling a pulse-pounding experience. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself or compete with friends, race against the clock to conquer each grid with lightning speed. Organized by grid size and difficulty, enthusiasts of every skill level work from novice to expert. Assess with your sills with mini puzzles, train your solving skills with “midi” puzzles, and build your concentration with larger puzzles. Each grid size is accompanied by suggested solving times and every puzzle has space to record your triumphs. Plus, with solutions for all crosswords in the back of the book, puzzlers can ensure that they’re accurate as well as speedy. Grab a pencil and stopwatch, and tackle some Speed Solve Puzzles.
Carefully selected by the editors of Merriam-Webster, ?the word experts?, the 288 puzzles in each volume offer puzzle lovers hours of enjoyment. There is brain-teasing fun and challenging word play for fans from advanced beginners to experts. Features of this Book - 240 themed puzzles in each volume - 48 bonus puzzles per book including cryptic crosswords and diagramless puzzles with helpful tips for solving - Easy-to read large type clues, and extra-Roomy squares - Value-priced for every pocketbook
Test your mental-might against a brand new collection of the Daily Mail's Giant Crosswords, the king of the Saturday Coffee break section. 100 gigantic grids offer you hours of entertainment as you attempt to find the 88 missing words on each page, with their two-speed format making them ideal for crossword lovers of all ages and abilities - choose to use either 'Cryptic' or 'Quick' clues to surmount the colossal challenge and prove to your peers that you're anything but clueless. Perfect for lazy weekends and tiresome train journeys, Giant Crosswords Volume 4 is sure to keep your mind firing on all cylinders.
The first in a new series featuring only the toughest crossword puzzles from The New York Times. Are you up for the challenge? Many puzzle fans love the deviously difficult New York Times Friday and Saturday crosswords: They’re the hardest puzzles around, and once you’ve conquered them, you’re a true Puzzlemaster! Features: - 50 New York Times Friday and Saturday crosswords - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz - Spiral binding for convenient lay-flat solving
Test your general knowledge with 250 Crossword Puzzles, and follow a trail of enigmatic hints and clues to complete each grid. With answers of varying lengths and across a range of different subjects, there's a challenge for everyone.
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