The New York Times Large-Print Easy Crossword Omnibus, Vol.1: 120 Easy-to-Read, Easy-to-Solve Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times [Large Print] [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2004

The New York Times crosswords---bigger and more fun than ever!

For the first time ever, a collection of 120 of the greatest easy-to-solve crossword puzzles from The New York Times and editor Will Shortz, in easy-to-read large-print format. So if you'd rather thrill to the joy of victory than the agony of squinting at rows of tiny clues, pick up your pencil and solve away!

* 120 easy Monday and Tuesday puzzles from the Times
* Two pages per puzzle with extra-large type
* Edited by crossword great Will Shortz
* Author bylines allow fans to get to know their favorite constructors

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 crossword editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and is the founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Will can be reached at www.crosswordtournament.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312324391
• ISBN-13: 978-0312324391
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,115,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These books are GREAT!!, November 29, 2005

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A. Remington "nameyou'vechosenalreadytaken" (Land of The Shining Corn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New York Times Large-Print Easy Crossword Omnibus, Vol.1: 120 Easy-to-Read, Easy-to-Solve Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times (Paperback)

I bought a BUNCH of these New York Times Crossword books for my mom including this one. She was very ardent about working puzzles and felt they helped her maintain her mental powers. I felt they did. I wondered if the print was TOO large but then it gave her a large work space as she savored the puzzles and kept returning to them. I also gave her a subscription to crosswords she could receive from them in the mail. During a visit, I was pleased to see she and a friend working them together. They are the perfect gift for an aging person who might be physically disabled but likes to stay on top of their game. Great stimulation!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NYT large print easy crossword puzzles, May 6, 2007

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R. Schuster (Sayler Park, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New York Times Large-Print Easy Crossword Omnibus, Vol.1: 120 Easy-to-Read, Easy-to-Solve Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times (Paperback)

These puzzles are NOT easy. I gave this book to my elderly mother in a nursing home to help pass the time and she cannot even start most of the puzzles.
It was a waste of money to buy this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!, April 19, 2007

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Spunkychk "Book Freak" (Mel Beach, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The New York Times Large-Print Easy Crossword Omnibus, Vol.1: 120 Easy-to-Read, Easy-to-Solve Puzzles from the Pages of The New York Times (Paperback)

My Dad loves crosswords but they're always so small.. with this he doesn't need to wear his glasses. I see him at this book a lot! The puzzles really aren't that easy; they aren't the mind numbing challenges you'll get on Saturday and Sunday... more like Monday - Thursday's puzzles in the NY Times. Respectable levels of difficulty to keep you challenged yet able to complete. I DO find some he hasn't finished yet. My Dad's a pretty smart guy (Cornell grad) and I want to keep him that way... a great gift!