For solvers with a competitive streak (and who doesn't have one?), aNew York Timescrossword book that lets you measure up to the best!
This fun-filled volume includes:
* Seventy-five of theTimes' weekday crossword puzzles, from easy to hard
* Suggested solving times for each puzzle for beginner, intermediate and expert solvers, with space for readers to record their own times
* Introduction from legendary puzzlemaster Will Shortz
Will Shortzhas been the crossword puzzle editor ofThe New York Timessince 1993. Mr. Shortz founded both the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, where he serves as director, and the World Puzzle Championship, where he is the captain of the U.S. team. He is the current Puzzlemaster for Weekend Edition Sunday on National Public Radio.
???[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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