Really Clever Crosswords

by David Levinson Wilk
Really Clever Crosswords
Author: David Levinson Wilk
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2004-04
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781402709494
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Match wits with one of the country’s most popular crossword creators. Since his first puzzle was published in the New York Times when he was nineteen years old, the author has been challenging newspaper readers from New York to San Diego and Miami to Spokane. Offering the elegance and sophistication of the toughest daily crosswords yet remaining accessible to newcomers, these 72 puzzles will test your knowledge of history, pop culture, science, literature, sports, and more, as well as your ability to figure out clever themes. If you enjoy solving conundrums such as “What the Russians did in 1999” (10 letters), and “Jean-Claude Van Damme sits on the fence” (14 letters), these really clever crosswords are for you! Answers: PUTINPUTIN, BELGIANWAFFLES

Really Clever Crosswords 2

by David Levinson Wilk
Really Clever Crosswords 2
Author: David Levinson Wilk
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2007
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781402745072
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C rossword lovers will welcome this second volume of clever, challenging puzzles by David Levinson Wilk. He has devised 72 crosswords that will test solvers' knowledge of a range of topics, covering a variety of tricky and entertaining themes. For one puzzle, you'll have to know how much every letter of the alphabet scores in Scrabble. In another, words "jump" across black squares, while a third uses the same clues for multiple entries. And, of course, there are plenty of less experimental but equally fun crosswords, with anagrams, puns, hidden words in the grids, and other wordplay.

100 Clever Crosswords

by Thomas Joseph
100 Clever Crosswords
Author: Thomas Joseph
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1998
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780806917573
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100 clever and challenging crosswords that will give your brain a workout. Come up with answers to "Getz of music" (4 letters), "New Age token" (7 letters), "Coach Parseghian" (3 letters), and "cowed" (11 letters). Clues draw on your knowledge of geography, history, people, and culture, and you'll have to find synonyms, abbreviations, definitions, and more.

Curiously Clever Crosswords

by Wilk David Levinson
Curiously Clever Crosswords
Author: Wilk David Levinson
Publisher: Puzzlewright
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781454926719
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These 72 high-quality crosswords will engage solvers and challenge their mental agility. Looking for solving fun? These easy- to medium-level crosswords feature plenty of inventive wordplay and mind-tingling themes. Created by top puzzle constructor David Levinson Wilk, they're playful, with a sense of humor, and provide a mental workout without being bone-crushingly hard. And, as a bonus, you won't find the usual clues about obscure rivers and dictionary definitions that can make some crosswords so frustrating.

How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords

by Kevin Skinner
How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords
Author: Kevin Skinner
Publisher: Constable
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Crossword puzzles
ISBN: 9780716022084
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Expert crossword compiler and solver Kevin Skinner shows in easy steps how to solve those trickier puzzles. Once you recognize the type of clue used, you're half way to finding the answer. Learn to spot: . Double straight clues . Double meaning clues . Word exchange clues . Homophone clues . Anagrams . And all the other clever clues beloved of crossword compilers Work your way through the example crosswords provided and hone your new-found skills. The explanations show how the answers are arrived at, so you can see precisely how each clue works. Next time you come across a clue of the same type, you'll be able to tease out the answer for yourself and beat the compiler at their own game!

Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book #17

by John M. Samson
Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book #17
Author: John M. Samson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1501167936
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Sharpen your pencils! The classic, bestselling crossword puzzle series returns, with 300 never-before-published Thursday to Sunday-size brain breakers. Simon & Schuster published the first-ever crossword puzzle book back in 1924. Now, more than ninety years later, the classic crossword series continues with a brand-new collection of crosswords at every level from top puzzle master John M. Samson. Designed with convenience in mind, this super-sized crossword puzzle book features perforated pages so you can tear out the crosswords individually and work on them on the go. Samson delights die-hard fans and challenges new puzzle enthusiasts as they work through this timeless and unique collection of crosswords.

Crosswords from the Underground

by Ben Tausig
Crosswords from the Underground
Author: Ben Tausig
Publisher: Puzzlewright
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781402781575
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Solvers who want something fresh, fun, and filled with contemporary themes need look no further! Constructed by puzzle wizard Ben Tausig for his crossword feature published in alternative weeklies such as the Village Voice and the Chicago Reader, these puzzles are perfect for those who know their Ashlee Simpson from their Marge Simpson and want to test their up-to-the-minute knowledge of pop culture. As a special extra, the answers to every puzzle include amusing sidelights and explanations of some of the more difficult answers.

Piece of Cake Easy Crosswords

by Emma Trithart
Piece of Cake Easy Crosswords
Author: Emma Trithart
Publisher: Parragon Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781680524864
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Everyone loves a crossword! With over 350 exciting puzzles, The Crossword Book provides hours of entertainment. This collection includes puzzles you will be able to finish in a single sitting, by tapping your knowledge on a broad range of subjects from notable quotes and Broadway plays, to animal characteristics and geography. Grab your favorite pencil, curl up, and start solving! OVER 350 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS: Most puzzles contain over 50 words to solve for! Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy! EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN: Test your knowledge on a broad range of subjects and give your brain some exercise! Of course, you know what is a Fairy Godmother's stick, a Mexican Donkey or a Sugar Source? Test if you know a Great Lake near Buffalo, a Donkey's kin or the Hawkeye State! LAY FLAT: Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether your drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train or relaxing on vacation this crossword puzzle book can go with you. EASY TO INTERMEDIATE: Easy to intermediate level puzzles. Great for beginners to more experienced crossword puzzle enthusiasts. MAKES A GREAT GIFT: For the crossword puzzle lover, this book makes a great gift for any occasion! Birthday, stocking stuffers, road trip or more, everyone will love it! PARRAGON PUZZLE BOOK COLLECTION: Look for additional puzzle books from Parragon for all types of puzzles including crosswords, word searches, sudoku and more!

Have Crossword Will Travel

by Puzzability
Have Crossword Will Travel
Author: Puzzability
Publisher: Puzzlewright
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781454918080
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On the road again? Or just feeling a little wanderlust? From "Winging It" to "Train Tracks," every one of these 100 medium-difficulty crosswords has a travel-related theme. So they're all perfect for solving when you're away from home . . . even on a short commute!