Authors:
Spiral-bound, 64 pages
Publisher: Fireside
Publication Date: 2007-02-13


Reviews :

    Across Or Down,

The Best Crosswords Around!

In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it this new publisher's first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed.

Today, more than eighty years later, the legendary Simon & Schuster Crossword Puzzle Book series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. Published every two months, the series continues to provide the freshest and most original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors -- and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson -- these Sunday-sized brain-breakers offer hours of stimulation for solvers of every level.

Can you take the challenge? Sharpen your pencils, grit your teeth, and find out!...

Authors: Tribune Media Services.
Paperback, 192 pages
Publisher: Triumph Books
Publication Date: 2007-11-01

Authors: Leonard Stern. Roger Price.
Paperback, 48 pages
Publisher: Chamberlain Bros.
Publication Date: 2005-05-03

Authors: Merriam-Webster.
Mass Market Paperback, 672 pages
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
Publication Date: 1996-04
Edition: 3rd Rep

Reviews :

    A newly revised and updated edition of the book that millions of Scrabble players call their bible. Authorized by the makers of Scrabble Brand crossword games and endorsed by the National Scrabble Association for recreational and school use....

    If you're using the 1991 edition or the 1978 original, you're woefully behind the Scrabble-playing times. With more than 100,000 2- to 8-letter words, there are some interesting additions ("aargh," "aarrgh," and "aarrghh" are all legitimate now), while words they consider offensive are no longer kosher. Why subscribe to the Scrabble dictionary's changeable lexicon? Well, it ends the argument of whose dictionary to use, but the main reason is that it's the winner's dictionary, and why play Scrabble if not to win? Memorize those 2- and 3-letter words, and your Scrabble game becomes lethal. ...

Authors:
Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: Fireside
Publication Date: 2002-11-05
Edition: illustrated edition

Reviews :

    Crostic Connoisseurs, It's Time to Meet Your Match!

Simon & Schuster presents a stunning new collection of 185 classic crostic puzzles from the legendary Thomas Middleton series! Selected from out-of-print books, these delightful brainteasers will challenge even the savviest crostic aficionados.

Crostics are a lot like crosswords, but even more fun. The clues are somewhat trickier. And then there's the treat at the end of each puzzle: when you've completely filled in the grid, a passage from a well-known author is revealed.

So sharpen your pencil, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for hours of exciting puzzling. Simon & Schuster's Super Crostics Series #6 is guaranteed to break your brain and leave you smarting for more....

Authors: Nerve.com.
Spiral-bound, 200 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 2008-03-05


Reviews :

    Giving new meaning to the joy of playing with oneself, Where's Dildo? puts an adult spin on 100 word games, visual puzzlers, and brainteasers that will all keep the mind (and body) turned on. Sexy word sudoku, naughty crosswords, X-rated word scrambles, kinky trivia quizzes, enticing mazes, racy picture finds, and more fun-for-one are divided into four levels of difficulty, from beginner to expert. The Wire-O package conveniently lays flat and travels discreetly. So, grab a pencil and get busy: long plane rides and evening commutes will never be the same....

Authors:
Paperback, 192 pages
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
Publication Date: 1997-09


Reviews :

    Challenging and fun, these Jumbles puzzles continue to delight millions of daily newspaper readers today just as they did during their inception over 40 years ago. This new collection will be welcome to the thousands of fans who haven't had enough....

Authors: Tribune Media Services.
Paperback, 522 pages
Publisher: Triumph Books
Publication Date: 2001-05-01


Reviews :

    Jumble fans everywhere will jump for joy at this new twist on the perennially popular jumble puzzles! Offering the same scrambled word fun as their classic cousins, these new puzzles will also test your knowledge of geography, history, science, and much, much more. Brain busters will keep your noggin hoppin' and your pencil moving with hours of challenging , enjoyable puzzles. Jumble fans won't be able to resist this fun new way to maintain your brainpower! ...

Authors: Henri Arnold. Bob Lee. Mike Argirion.
Paperback, 187 pages
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
Publication Date: 2007-10-15

Authors: John M. Samson.
Spiral-bound, 64 pages
Publisher: Fireside
Publication Date: 2007-08-14


Reviews :

    ACROSS OR DOWN,

THE BEST CROSSWORDS AROUND!

In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, The Cross Word Puzzle Book. Not only was it this new publisher's first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed.

Today, more than eighty years later, the legendary Simon & Schuster Crossword Puzzle Book series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. Published every two months, the series continues to provide the freshest and most original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors -- and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson -- these Sunday-sized brain-breakers offer hours of stimulation for solvers of every level.

Can you take the challenge? Sharpen your pencils, grit your teeth, and find out!...