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The New York Times Will Shortz's Xtreme Xwords: 75 Ultra-Challenging Puzzles for the Gutsy, Truly Bold and Fearless Solver

 
 
The New York Times Will Shortz's Xtreme Xwords: 75 Ultra-Challenging Puzzles for the Gutsy, Truly Bold and Fearless Solver
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The New York Times Will Shortz's Xtreme Xwords: 75 Ultra-Challenging Puzzles for the Gutsy, Truly Bold and Fearless Solver

4.5(4 customer reviews)

There are millions of crossword solvers who think they're pretty good. Now they have a chance to see just how they measure up to the toughest crosswords ever published in the New York Times.  The legendary Times crossword editor has combed through literally thousands of puzzles to collect the most diabolical mind-twisters he's ever published.
 
The New York Times Will Shortz's Extreme Crosswords features a challenge like no other:  a brand-new, never published Sunday-size puzzle that's more devilish than anything Shortz has ever worked on before. Solvers who correctly solve the completed puzzle will receive a "Master Solver's Certificate" from Will himself. Features:
 
*74 of the toughest-ever crosswords from the Times plus a giant bonus puzzle unlike any solvers have seen before
*Edited by and with an introduction from Will Shortz
*Follows in the footsteps of previous successful "Will Shortz"-branded crossword books.

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Product Details:
Author: The New York Times
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: March 07, 2006
Language: English
ISBN: 0312352034
Product Length: 9.25 inches
Product Width: 6.1 inches
Product Height: 0.26 inches
Product Weight: 0.27 pounds
Package Length: 9.0 inches
Package Width: 6.0 inches
Package Height: 0.3 inches
Package Weight: 0.25 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 4 reviews
 
 

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15 of 16 found the following review helpful:

4You don't have to be THAT gutsy!  Feb 06, 2007
By C. Shepko "doting grandma"
I must admit that I'm a very good crossword solver, so I had high hopes for this book. Some of the crosswords are tough, yes, but some are a breeze. So far there hasn't been one that I couldn't finish. I don't time myself at all, so I can't say I'd be able to complete one in 3, or even 10, minutes. All in all, the puzzles are challenging, but do-able for the seasoned crossword addict. Another thing: the format of the book is much smaller than I'm used to, but that does make it more portable than most.

6 of 6 found the following review helpful:

5NYT Xtreme Xwords  Nov 23, 2007
By Richard L. Oswald
A gold mine of crossword puzzles crafted for the experienced solver. They have all the Will Shortz characteristics -- challenging but fair, whimsical, and playful.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

4Xtreme Solving  Oct 30, 2008
By D. Goerner "700 albums"
I love NY Times xwords, especially the long ones on Sunday. These are composed of larger squares and fewer clues/answers, but they are little toughies! Not for the beginner. If you think you are fairly adept and Xperienced, give this one a try.

5Will Shortz's the BEST  Jan 14, 2012
By Shirley
My son is an avid crossword puzzle solver so I was hoping to find some books that were challenging for Christmas.He told me the other day he was enjoying Will Shortz's book.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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