The New York Times Brainbuilder Crosswords 75 Brain-Boosting Puzzles [Paperback]

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1.Medically proven brain-buliding technique that's lots of fun, too!

To build up your abdominals, try situps; to pump up those biceps, you can try lifting weights; but to exercise those mental muscles, crossword puzzles are the way to go! So if you're looking for a great workout that will leave your brain refreshed and recharged, there's no better way to do so than by grabbing aNew York Timescrossword puzzle and solving away. Features:

* 75 greatNew York Timescrosswords from puzzle master Will Shortz

* Puzzles arranged in order of increasing difficulty, so your brain can get the workoutyoudesire.

Studies suggest that adopting intellectually challenging hobbies like crossword puzzles. . . can boost your brainpower.
-Natural Healthmagazine

???[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

Will Shortzhas been crossword editor ofThe New York Timessince 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR'sWeekend Edition Sundayand is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.