The New York Times Will Shortz's Xtreme Xwords: 75 Ultra-Challenging Puzzles for the Gutsy, Truly Bold and Fearless Solver

by The New York Times, Will Shortz (Editor)

Overview

There are millions of crossword solvers who think they're pretty good. Now they have a chance to see just how they measure up to the toughest crosswords ever published in the New York Times. The legendary Times crossword editor has combed through literally thousands of puzzles to collect the most diabolical mind-twisters he's ever published.

The New York Times Will Shortz's Extreme Crosswords features a challenge like no other: a brand-new, never published Sunday-size puzzle that's more devilish than anything Shortz has ever worked on before. Solvers who correctly solve the completed puzzle will receive a "Master Solver's Certificate" from Will himself. Features:

*75 of the toughest-ever crosswords from the Times plus a giant bonus puzzle unlike any solvers have seen before

*Edited by and with an introduction from Will Shortz

*Follows in the footsteps of previous successful "Will Shortz"-branded crossword books.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312352035
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/07/2006
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.23(d)

About the Author

Since the launch of The Crossword in 1942, The New York Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. For generations, The Times’ crossword has been considered the gold standard for puzzlers of all skill levels. In 2014, New York Times Games added The Mini Crossword, followed by popular digital games Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, and Strands.

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.

Editorial Reviews

[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

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