Author: Pete Naish Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company ISBN: 9781402744167 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 134
Book Description
Why are these crosswords so wonderful? Just look at these clues and see: "Castle site?" (Solution: SANDBOX.) "Trip around the world?" (ORBIT.) It'll give you "that sinking feeling". (QUICKSAND.) It's clear that while the questions are clever, the answers use plain language, and not that mysterious vocabulary found only in the puzzle world. Adding to the fun are the crosswords' themes, which provide a guide to some of the answers. Once they sharpen their pencils, and their minds, solvers will have a great time honing their skills on every one.
Author: David Bukszpan Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1797212095 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 283
Book Description
This game changing guide to crosswords will improve your skills while exploring the hows, whys, and history of the crossword and its evolution over time, from antiquity to the age of LOL and MINAJ. Crossword puzzles have a language all their own. Packed full of trick clues, trivia about common answers, and crossword trends, Crosswordese is a delightful celebration of the crossword lexicon and its checkered history of wordplay and changing cultural references. Much, much more than a dictionary, this is a playful, entertaining, and educational read for word gamers and language lovers. The perfect present or gift for yourself, Crosswordese will be a hit with crossword puzzlers of all skill levels, word nerds, fans of all varieties of word games, and language enthusiasts. • BEYOND CROSSWORDS: Hooked on crosswords? Now you can discover even more to enjoy about the history and trivia behind the terms and clues you love. • FOR BEGINNERS, EXPERTS, AND WORD NERDS ALIKE: Beginners will find it a boon to their solving skills; veteran crossworders will learn more about the vocabulary they employ every morning; and those interested in language will have plenty of "Aha!" moments. • CROSSWORD PUZZLES INCLUDED! The author has specially created a number of puzzles based on the book's content inside!
Author: Puzzability Publisher: Puzzlewright ISBN: 9781454918080 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
On the road again? Or just feeling a little wanderlust? From "Winging It" to "Train Tracks," every one of these 100 medium-difficulty crosswords has a travel-related theme. So they're all perfect for solving when you're away from home . . . even on a short commute!
Author: The New York Times Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin ISBN: 9780312386221 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
With its stunning design, The New York Times Little Luxe Book of Crosswords is bound to be the book every puzzle fan will want to be seen solving this season. Edited by crossword great Will Shortz, this beautiful book offers 165 easy-to-hard puzzles in a convenient portable size, perfect for carrying in your purse, briefcase, or backpack. Features: * 165 New York Times crossword puzzles, arranged according to difficulty * Elegant design with a covered spiral binding makes it easy to solve puzzles * Durable hardcover protects the book as it travels with you wherever you go * The perfect gift for any holiday * Edited by Will Shortz.
Author: Alan Connor Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 069815701X Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 167
Book Description
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.
Author: Clarity Media Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781481190213 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Welcome to this fantastic collection of 100 word ladder puzzles. Word ladders are fun and entertaining word puzzles that are a real test of your vocabulary. The rules of word ladders are deceptively simple. All you need to do is move from the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the bottom of the ladder in the stated number of steps, placing a new word on each rung of the ladder. As you move down the ladder, the rule is that you can only change one letter at a time, and you cannot shuffle the order of any of the letters. For instance, you can move from 'MORE' to 'MOVE', here changing the 'R' for a 'V'. However, 'MORE' to 'LOVE' isn't valid as here you are swapping two letters when you are only allowed to swap one. Of course, each word you make must be in the dictionary, so you couldn't move from 'MORE' to 'MZRE' for instance. That's all there is to it - good luck, and we hope you have lots of fun climbing, or descending, the 100 word ladders in this book!
Author: Douglas R Fink Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1598692372 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
With clues ranging from famous people and movies to fun word play, this work contains over 150 crossword puzzles. It is suitable for beginners and experienced puzzle lovers alike.
Author: P. Gordan Publisher: Puzzlewright ISBN: 9781402796395 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The first crossword puzzle appeared 100 years ago, and what better way to celebrate than with 100 puzzles from the nation's top constructors? Grouped by decade, the puzzles range from the sublime--Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic--to the ridiculous--2004's Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction." Aficionados of crosswords and of history alike will delight in this centenary collection of puzzles.
Author: Frank Longo Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9780806984995 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
The answers are fairly common words and phrases--but the clues are diabolically difficult, with mischievous misdirections, trivia, puns, and other trickery. Try this: "change of heart" (15 letters). Answer: "organ transplant." "Finely crafted crosswords that will put your word and trivia skills to a severe test."--Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, "The New York Times."
Author: The Times Mind Games Publisher: Times Books ISBN: 9780008343941 Category : Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
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. The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time. Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor Richard Rogan.
Author: Pete Naish
Author: David Bukszpan
Author: Puzzability
Author: The New York Times
Author: Alan Connor
Author: Clarity Media
Author: Douglas R Fink
Author: P. Gordan
Author: Frank Longo
Author: The Times Mind Games