The New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Easy Crosswords: 120 Easy-to-Read Crosswords from the Pages of The New York Times [Large Print] [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: February 24, 2005

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

For puzzlers who want a light, enjoyable solving experience, here's a collection of 120 of the best easy-to-finish crossword puzzles from The New York Times and editor Will Shortz, in easy-to-read large-print format. Not only the clues but the puzzle grids themselves are printed extra-large, with lots of room to fill in the answers.

* 120 easy Monday and Tuesday puzzles from the Times
* Two pages per puzzle, with extra-large type and grids
* Edited by crossword great 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 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (February 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312339585
• ISBN-13: 978-0312339586
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #966,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Editing problem, March 6, 2008

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PeacefulNan "PeacefulNan" (East Central GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Easy Crosswords: 120 Easy-to-Read Crosswords from the Pages of The New York Times (Paperback)

While I enjoyed these puzzles greatly, I was surprised to find a major editing oversight. The puzzles clues on page 112 do not match the grid that is shown for that puzzle. The grid is correct in the appendix, where the answers appear, but that grid is not the same as the one that accompanies the puzzle itself. I expected better from Mr. Shortz.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ouch!, September 7, 2007

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Lerusse - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Easy Crosswords: 120 Easy-to-Read Crosswords from the Pages of The New York Times (Paperback)

I have a couple of college degrees, and these are a bit tough for me!

4.0 out of 5 stars large print workable puzzles, September 12, 2010

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This review is from: The New York Times Large-Print Big Book of Easy Crosswords: 120 Easy-to-Read Crosswords from the Pages of The New York Times (Paperback)

It is difficult to get a puzzle book that is challenging, but so difficult that it is impossible to work without cheating or so easy it is boring. This book comes close. it is not nursing home easy, but challenging easy.