New York Times Toughest Crossword Puzzles, Volume 5 (The New York Times) [Spiral-bound]

Eugene Maleska (Author)

Book Description

Series: The New York Times | Publication Date: December 12, 1995

The toughest of the tough!

The New York Times is universally acknowledged as the source for America's most challenging crosswords. What many puzzle fans don't know is that the daily Times crossword steadily increases in difficulty from Monday through Saturday.

Here in book form for the first time are 100 Times puzzles, all from Saturday editions--truly "the toughest of the tough."


If you enjoy the puzzles in this book, you are sure to like
these other collections from Times Books.
The toughest puzzles ever seen in print, now available in book form.
The most popular pencil puzzle in Games, Ornery Crosswords are jumbo-size with two sets of clues to choose from.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

The toughest of the tough!

The New York Times is universally acknowledged as the source for America's most challenging crosswords. What many puzzle fans don't know is that the daily Times crossword steadily increases in difficulty from Monday through Saturday.

Here in book form for the first time are 100 Times puzzles, all from Saturday editions--truly "the toughest of the tough."


If you enjoy the puzzles in this book, you are sure to like
these other collections from Times Books.
The toughest puzzles ever seen in print, now available in book form.
The most popular pencil puzzle in Games, Ornery Crosswords are jumbo-size with two sets of clues to choose from.

About the Author

EUGENE T. MALESKA was crossword editor of The New York Times from 1977 to 1993. A former English and Latin teacher with the New York City school system, Dr. Maleska paved the way for innovative crossword constructions.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 128 pages
• Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (December 12, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812926188
• ISBN-13: 978-0812926187
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,331,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)