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Enjoy a little down-time, brain-boosting activity! Not too easy, not too hard, these 72 crosswords from the Tuesday papers are just what beginners crave for a supreme solving experience.

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Hours of good nerdy fun! I was spellbound as NCXRRDTR on the HRKZMC of BHQBD! Ken Jennings, Jeopardy! host and champion* Crack the code and unlock a world of fun trivia in this thrilling cryptogram puzzle book! Packed with 300 cryptogram puzzles that reveal fascinating facts, you'll enjoy hours of mind-bending challenge with the ultimate pay-off: trivia! Get ready to exercise your brain and discover intriguing tidbits of knowledge along the way with theTrivia Cryptogramspuzzle book by Stanley Newman. What are trivia cryptograms? Cryptogramsare word puzzles that feature encrypted sentences solvers must decipher to reveal a message. Within the sentence or phrase, each letter is consistently replaced with a new letter (for instance, Star Wars might be encoded as THIS LISTwhere A's have been replaced with I's, R's have been replaced with S's, and so forth). The solving process forcryptogram puzzlesexercises both sides of the brain, as logic and letter patterns come into play in tandem.

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A collection of 72 fun and easy crosswords for a gentle mental challenge, brought to you by a crossword master. If you think crosswords are too hard, that can only mean that you haven’t tried these yet! This 96-page puzzle book features 72 daily-size crosswords from top puzzlemakers, edited by the prolific puzzle pro Stanley Newman. Each puzzle has a theme, which means the longest answers are tied together in some way—giving solvers additional help. Perfect for beginners, pros looking to brush up on the basics, or anyone who just wants some breezy puzzles to relax with.

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There's always time for a little bit of trivia! Any time you have a few minutes on your hands—wherever that may be—pick up this book and test yourself with multiple-choice trivia questions on a wide variety of topics from a true trivia maven.

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Sunday is fun day with these 72 medium-difficulty puzzles, featuring fun facts in the answer section. If you’ve got a sharp pencil and a sharp mind, you’ll love solving these super Sunday-sized crosswords. Originally appearing in the Long Island newspaper Newsday, they were crafted by an all-star lineup of constructors and edited by puzzle expert Stanley Newman. Each puzzle features a fabulous theme—including Dickens, Frosty the Snowman, the Chinese zodiac, and US presidents—and every clue has been vetted for accuracy. Fun facts in the back of the book shed light on select answers.Looking for crossword puzzle books for adults, spiral bound to make completing your morning puzzle without bending the spine a breeze? Look no further! The Sunday Crosswords books series from Puzzlewright Press will keep your mind sharp for many mornings and weekends to come.

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These super-tough crosswords are rock-solid entertainment for puzzle fans! Everyone looks forward to Saturday, but for some of us, it's not just because it's the weekend—it's when the newspapers publish their hardest crosswords. Hard as a Rock Crosswords: Super Hard! features the hardest of the hard, with some of the twistiest, most fiendishly misleading clues you'll ever have the pleasure of tearing your hair out over. This 96-page puzzle book features 72 themeless 15x15 crosswords from some of the top puzzle makers in the country, with wide-open diagrams that will make you wonder "How did they even make this?" Expert solvers will love the challenge, and those who want to become expert solvers will enjoy the opportunity to hone their skills. And if the puzzles ever make you feel at a loss for words, the answers are always in the back.

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What’s better to cheer up a gloomy, rainy Sunday than a big, brain-busting crossword? Here are 72 large-size puzzles that will entertain you for hours, whatever the weather. And, to add to your enjoyment, there are “fun facts” to enhance some of the answers. So rain, rain, don’t go away . . . you’re got something terrific to solve today.

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Everyone looks forward to Saturday, but for some of us, it's not just because it's the weekend—it's when the newspapers publish their hardest crosswords. Hard as a Rock Crosswords: Quite Hard Indeed! features the hardest of the hard, with some of the twistiest, most fiendishly misleading clues you'll ever have the pleasure of tearing your hair out over. This 96-page puzzle book features 72 themeless 15x15 crosswords from some of the top puzzle makers in the country, with wide-open diagrams that will make you wonder "How did they even make this?" Expert solvers will love the challenge, and those who want to become expert solvers will enjoy the opportunity to hone their skills. And if the puzzles ever make you feel at a loss for words, the answers are always in the back.

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The biggest collection of our easiest crosswords! Why should Monday get all the easy crosswords? This massive collection of 300 puzzles lets puzzle lovers enjoy a breezy solving session every day of the week. Each crossword is designed to be free from obscurities and difficult trivia, making this book perfect for beginners (or anyone who doesn’t want their eraser to get used up before their pencil does). The pages are perforated—perfect for grabbing a few puzzles to toss in your bag.

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A collection of 72 fun and easy crosswords for a gentle mental challenge, brought to you by a crossword master. If you think crosswords are too hard, that can only mean that you haven’t tried these yet! This 96-page puzzle book features 72 daily-size crosswords from top puzzlemakers, edited by the prolific puzzle pro Stanley Newman. Each puzzle has a theme, which means the longest answers are tied together in some way—giving solvers additional help. Perfect for beginners, pros looking to brush up on the basics, or anyone who just wants some simple puzzles to relax with.

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These super-tough crosswords are rock-solid entertainment for puzzle fans! Everyone looks forward to Saturday, but for some of us, it's not just because it's the weekend—it's when the newspapers publish their hardest crosswords. Hard as a Rock Crosswords: Really Hard! features the hardest of the hard, with some of the twistiest, most fiendishly misleading clues you'll ever have the pleasure of tearing your hair out over. This 96-page puzzle book features 72 themeless 15x15 crosswords from some of the top puzzle makers in the country, with wide-open diagrams that will make you wonder "How did they even make this?" Expert solvers will love the challenge, and those who want to become expert solvers will enjoy the opportunity to hone their skills. And if the puzzles ever make you feel at a loss for words, the answers are always in the back.

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Go ahead and hit the snooze alarm ... these medium-hard Sunday-sized crosswords will be waiting for you whenever you're ready! If you've got a sharp pencil and a sharp mind, you will love delving into these super Sunday-sized crosswords. They originally appeared in the Long Island newspaper Newsday, were crafted by an all-star lineup of constructors, and have been edited by puzzle expert Stanley Newman. Each puzzle features a creative theme, and every clue has been vetted for accuracy. Also, beneath each answer grid are some fun facts, which shed a little light on select answers.

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This collection features 72 themed Sunday crosswords edited by Stanley Newman, originally published in Newsday (updated, of course, to reflect any facts that have changed since the puzzles ran), plus bonus fun facts in the back of the book about selected clues and answers.

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A comforter, a coffee, and some crosswords . . . what could be better? These themed Sunday-size crossword puzzles are perfect to curl up with—or to keep on your bedside table so you can start your day with them. (After all, if you stay cozy, you don’t have to get cozy.) The puzzles, composed by an all-star lineup of constructors, originally appeared in the Long Island newspaper Newsday, where they were edited and vetted for accuracy by puzzle expert Stanley Newman to ensure the smoothest solving experience.Looking for crossword puzzle books for adults, spiral bound to make completing your morning puzzle without bending the spine a breeze? Look no further! The Sunday Crosswords books series from Puzzlewright Press will keep your mind sharp for many mornings and weekends to come.

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Sunday is a day for relaxing, for being lazy . . . and for taking your time to solve an extra-long crossword. Dig into this challenging collection, which features 72 weekend-sized puzzles edited by top crossword creator, Stanley Newman. With the workweek over, devote some brain power to Sunday-sized puzzles with intriguing titles like “Alphabetic Disorder,” “Season’s Eatings,” and “Urbs and Spices.” Perhaps you’ll want to try a puzzle or two to start your day, or maybe you’d rather solve some during a leisurely afternoon. A section in the back of the book features entertaining “fun facts,” which shed extra light on some of the answers.Looking for crossword puzzle books for adults, spiral bound to make completing your morning puzzle without bending the spine a breeze? Look no further! The Sunday Crosswords books series from Puzzlewright Press will keep your mind sharp for many mornings and weekends to come.

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What's on the menu? Puzzles to please everyone from newbies to out-of-practice solvers. With 72 Tuesday paper crosswords on the entrée list, your brain will be well-fed!

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Chip away at these super-challenging puzzles to reveal masterpieces of crossword construction! Everyone looks forward to Saturday, but for some of us, it's not just because it's the weekend—it's when the newspapers publish their hardest crosswords. Hard as a Rock Crosswords: Extra Hard features the hardest of the hard, with some of the twistiest, most fiendishly misleading clues you'll ever have the pleasure of tearing your hair out over. This 96-page puzzle book features 72 themeless 15-by-15 crosswords from some of the top puzzlemakers in the country, with wide-open diagrams that will make you wonder "how did they even make this?" Expert solvers will love the challenge, and those who want to become expert solvers will enjoy the opportunity to hone their skills. And if the puzzles ever make you feel at a loss for words, the answers are always in the back.

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Easy can be fun! This top-notch collection features 72 daily-size crosswords from leading puzzlemakers, edited by the prolific pro Stanley Newman. All the crosswords have themes, so the longest answers are tied together—and that can help solvers. Beginners, experts brushing up on the basics, or anyone who wants simple puzzles to relax with will enjoy these entertaining crosswords.

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Sunday is for cookouts, for fun, and for CROSSWORDS! These big, weekend-size puzzles will attract solvers with their just-right, medium difficulty. They’re challenging and tough enough to get the brain buzzing, but not so hard that they’ll make your mind melt! So grab a burger, a brewski . . . and your pen!

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Easy as pie—and tasty as a treat! It's solving à la mode with this diverse selection of 72 engaging crosswords, all cooked up perfectly for the fan who likes it simple. Half are from the Monday paper and the other half from Tuesday, so they start you out gently while building your skills to the next level.

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If you think crosswords are too hard, that can only mean that you haven't tried these yet! This 96-page puzzle book features 72 daily-size crosswords from top puzzlemakers, edited by the prolific puzzle pro Stanley Newman. Each puzzle has a theme, which means the longest answers are tied together in some waygiving solvers additional help. Perfect for beginners, pros looking to brush up on the basics, or anyone who just wants some simple puzzles to relax with.

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This collection features 200 super-simple 5x5 crosswords, the same size as The New York Times's popular Mini Crosswords, but much easier and more accessible.

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Relax and take a mental break before the week begins with these Sunday-sized puzzles! Sunday morning is made for solving, so take your time and enjoy these 72 medium-hard, large-size puzzles. Edited by a master, they all have fantastic themes and clues. And after you've conquered a grid, go to the answer section and take a peek behind the scenes for fun facts about some of the clues.

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Weekends are the perfect time for getting away from it all, but if you can’t get away physically you can still take a mental vacation. This book offers a reprieve from the pressure of daily life and is packed with 72 themed, medium-difficulty puzzles for leisurely solving. After you've conquered a grid, take a peek behind the scenes with fun facts in the answer section that go into extra detail about some of the clues in the puzzle.

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