How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle: Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Master America's Favorite Puzzle
by The New York Times, Amy Reynaldo
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Author: Amy Reynaldo, The New York TimesEditor: Will Shortz
Edition: Paperback
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-07-10
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Reviews of How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle: Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Master America's Favorite Puzzle
Book Review: Like having a friend kibitzing over your shoulder .
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book, and I'm also a fan of Reynaldo's blog and the NYT Xword puzzle. I like knowing how a real crossword maven's mind works as she solves puzzle and the kind of inside background info that this book provides. As others have mentioned, the many NY Times puzzles included with the book are a huge bonus. I've given this book as a gift to friends who have never quite understood my fascination with Will Shortz's puzzles and I think at least a few of them are now converts.
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Summary of How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle: Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Master America's Favorite Puzzle
The New York Times is the gold standard of crossword puzzles. Drawing from the top puzzle constructors in the nation, the Times puzzles are considered the cleverest, most engaging and at times, trickiest puzzles of all. This guide will help puzzlers of all skill levels improve and enjoy the New York Times crossword. Along with helpful discussions and hints, every puzzle in How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle is annotated with solving tips and insight from veteran constructors and solver to help you master the nation's #1 puzzle!
This volume includes:
*60 Times puzzles from easy Monday to devilish Saturday and giant Sunday, each with helpful tips and clues
*Lists of most common crossword words, clues, and ways constructors try to trick you*Step-by-step solving instructions provide readers with instruction on how to tackle puzzles of every difficulty level*How to construct a puzzle: A chapter offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a great crossword
*Introduction from puzzle great Will Shortz, crossword editor for The New York Times
This volume includes:
*60 Times puzzles from easy Monday to devilish Saturday and giant Sunday, each with helpful tips and clues
*Lists of most common crossword words, clues, and ways constructors try to trick you*Step-by-step solving instructions provide readers with instruction on how to tackle puzzles of every difficulty level*How to construct a puzzle: A chapter offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a great crossword
*Introduction from puzzle great Will Shortz, crossword editor for The New York Times
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