The New York Times Crossword Challenge: 250 Puzzles from Easy to Hard (New York Times Crossword Puzzles) [Paperback]

The New York Times (Author), Will Shortz (Editor)

Book Description

Series: New York Times Crossword Puzzles | Publication Date: February 24, 2005

Find the Challenge That's Right For You!

Never before have New York Times crosswords from all the days of the week been collected in a single volume. From the legendary, giant Sunday puzzles to the fun, easy Monday crosswords to the mind-twistingly hard Saturday stumpers, The New York Times Crossword Challenge contains the full range of great crosswords the Times publishes. So whether you're in the mood for an easy, enjoyable romp or a head-scratchingly tough solving experience, you can find the perfect puzzle for you:

* 250 crosswords from every day of the week!
* All levels of difficulty--including Sunday
* Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[Will Shortz] is the crossword king."
- Steve Kroft, 60 Minutes

"The prince of crossword puzzlers."
- Greenwich Magazine

"The Riddler's got nothing on Will Shortz."
- Time Out New York

"Will Shortz is [the crossword book world's] John Grisham."
- Martin Arnold

About the Author

Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. Mr. Shortz founded both the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, where he serves as director, and the World Puzzle Championship, where he is the captain of the U.S. team. He is the Puzzlemaster for "Weekend Edition Sunday"on National Public Radio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (February 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312339518
• ISBN-13: 978-0312339517
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,492,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)