The New York Times Crosswords for Stress Relief: Light and Easy Puzzles (New York Times Crossword Puzzles) [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 2005 | Series: New York Times Crossword Puzzles

Unwind your mind!

When life seems to be getting you down, there's nothing like an absorbing, relaxing crossword puzzle to get you back on track. So don't let the pressures of workaday life overcome you! These seventy-five great, easy New York Times crossword puzzles from editor Will Shortz are just what the doctor ordered.

* Seventy-five fun, solvable New York Times crosswords
* Fresh, exciting vocabulary and creative puzzle construction
* 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 the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has edited countless books of crossword puzzles, Sudoku, KenKen, and all manner of brain-busters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (January 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312339534
• ISBN-13: 978-0312339531
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #970,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stressful, August 5, 2007

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Catherine Siena "Kate" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New York Times Crosswords for Stress Relief: Light and Easy Puzzles (New York Times Crossword Puzzles) (Paperback)

There is nothing light and easy about this collection. My husband is a master at crosswords and had to toss this aside.

4.0 out of 5 stars The New York Times Crosswords for Stress Relief, January 20, 2009

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Judy Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New York Times Crosswords for Stress Relief: Light and Easy Puzzles (New York Times Crossword Puzzles) (Paperback)

Gave to a teacher who is frustrated by difficult crossword puzzels. She enjoys the puzzels.

5.0 out of 5 stars Will Shortz Crosswords for Stress Relief, August 25, 2007

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Sharon "7sharon7" (TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New York Times Crosswords for Stress Relief: Light and Easy Puzzles (New York Times Crossword Puzzles) (Paperback)

Mr. Shortz is a genius. I have learned so many words from him. And I don't peek until I've done everything I can, pondered a proper amount of time for each answer, and reached that final moment of total frustration. Mr. Shortz's crosswords are extremely entertaining and in almost every one, there is one word that will drive me bonkers, only to find out it's a simple word that I've used most of my life! (and these are stress busters?!) Yes, these are stress busters. Much better than a pill. They are delicious fun. I can focus on these in Grand Central, in a room full of sports fans, and sitting next to Hubby while he watches adventure, crime, or sports games on tv. Thanks, Mr. Shortz, for creating top entertainment with some education on the side!