Will Shortz's Tournament Crosswords


Book Description

The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, America's oldest and largest crossword competition, was founded in 1978 by Will Shortz, who has directed it ever since. This volume of nearly 60 puzzles includes: - All tournament puzzles (eight per year) from 1998 through 2004, specially commissioned and edited by Will Shortz, and constructed by America's puzzlemaking elite - Official tournament photographs; non-competitive puzzles; information about the constructors, judges and winners; and other you are there details The 2004 tournament attracted nearly 500 contestants from 31 states and four foreign countries, plus many top puzzle constructors and editors. The 28th annual tournament takes place March 11-13, 2005.




Will Shortz Games: Championship Crosswords


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Test yourself against the best with crosswords from the world's most popular puzzle tournament, presented by crossword legend Will Shortz. Will Shortz Games: Championship Crosswords features 60 puzzles from the beloved American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, the oldest and largest crossword competition. Can you complete these tricky grids faster than the country's top solvers? Use the scoring guide to rate yourself against the winning times. This volume is packed with fun facts, expert solving tips, photos, and wickedly tricky puzzles created by an all-star list of crossword creators. Whether you are a die-hard crossword enthusiast or an aspiring puzzler, this book will help you hone your wordplay skills and become a better solver. Features: Easy-to-highly challenging championship grids Brain-melting rebuses, punny wordplay, and themed puzzles Crosswords with scoring guide so you can recreate tournament-style play at home Complete answer key




Will Shortz Presents The First World Sudoku Championship


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The sudoku craze is sweeping the nation! Puzzle-master Will Shortz presents 100 sudoku puzzles, from easy to hard, from the First World Sudoku Championship in Lucca, Italy.




Competitive Crosswords


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Boost your crossword game with this new collection of tricky grids from the world's oldest and most popular puzzle competition, presented by crossword legend Will Shortz. Competitive Crosswords is the second book in the Will Shortz Games line. From easy to tricky, this collection includes 60 innovative crosswords created exclusively for the competition by leading puzzlemakers. Try to finish within the allotted time limits or challenge yourself with tournament-style play. Packed with expert solving tips, fun facts, and memorable puzzles, these crosswords will help you hone your wordplay skills and keep you entertained for days. Features: Easy to difficult championship grids Brain-melting rebuses, punny wordplay, and themed puzzles Crosswords with a scoring guide to re-create tournament-style play at home Complete answer key




The New York Times Will Shortz Picks His Favorite Puzzles


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For the first time ever, Will Shortz personally selects 75 of his favorite puzzles from his tenure as editor of The New York Times crossword puzzles. Special commentary will appear along with each puzzle and give clever insight into the puzzle-solving world that Will Shortz dominates. Getting to know the background on these puzzles will add a new dimension for the growing number of crossword buffs. Also included is a special introduction written by Shortz that explains why these puzzles qualify as his favorites among the thousands of puzzles he has edited in his career. Since Will Shortz has become crossword editor of the Times, the puzzles have featured increased wordplay, and a hip, contemporary attitude towards crosswording.




Will Shortz Presents Puzzles from the World Sudoku Championship


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The sudoku craze is sweeping the nation! Puzzle-master Will Shortz presents 100 sudoku puzzles, from easy to hard, from the Second World Sudoku Championship in Prague.




Will Shortz Presents Sudoku for a Sunday Morning


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Shortz, crossword editor of "The New York Times" since 1993, presents 100 puzzles perfect for Sudoku fans.




Will Shortz Presents Sunny Sudoku


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Sudoku is the easy way to brighten your day! Features: · 100 easy puzzles · Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz · Big grids with lots of space for easy solving




The New York Times Will Shortz's Favorite Puzzlemakers


Book Description

For the first time ever, Will Shortz personally selects 75 of his favorite puzzles from his tenure as editor of The New York Times crossword puzzles. Special commentary will appear along with each puzzle and give clever insight into the puzzle-solving world that Will Shortz dominates. Getting to know the background on these puzzles will add a new dimension for the growing number of crossword buffs. Also included is a special introduction written by Shortz that explains why these puzzles qualify as his favorites among the thousands of puzzles he has edited in his career. Since Will Shortz has become crossword editor of the Times, the puzzles have featured increased wordplay, and a hip, contemporary attitude towards crosswording.




Will Shortz Presents Stress-Free Sudoku


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Edited by legendary "New York Times" puzzlemaster Will Shortz, this collection features 100-all-new, extra easy Sudoku.