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The first crossword puzzle appeared 100 years ago, and what better way to celebrate than with 100 puzzles from the nation's top constructors? Grouped by decade, the puzzles range from the sublime--Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic--to the ridiculous--2004's Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction." Aficionados of crosswords and of history alike will delight in this centenary collection of puzzles.
A journalist and word aficionado salutes the 100-year history and pleasures of crossword puzzles Since its debut in The New York World on December 21, 1913, the crossword puzzle has enjoyed a rich and surprisingly lively existence. Alan Connor, a comic writer known for his exploration of all things crossword in The Guardian, covers every twist and turn: from the 1920s, when crosswords were considered a menace to productive society; to World War II, when they were used to recruit code breakers; to their starring role in a 2008 episode of The Simpsons. He also profiles the colorful characters who make up the interesting and bizarre subculture of crossword constructors and competitive solvers, including Will Shortz, the iconic New York Times puzzle editor who created a crafty crossword that appeared to predict the outcome of a presidential election, and the legions of competitive puzzle solvers who descend on a Connecticut hotel each year in an attempt to be crowned the American puzzle-solving champion. At a time when the printed word is in decline, Connor marvels at the crossword’s seamless transition onto Kindles and iPads, keeping the puzzle one of America’s favorite pastimes. He also explores the way the human brain processes crosswords versus computers that are largely stumped by clues that require wordplay or a simple grasp of humor. A fascinating examination of our most beloved linguistic amusement—and filled with tantalizing crosswords and clues embedded in the text—The Crossword Century is sure to attract the attention of the readers who made Word Freak and Just My Type bestsellers.
Discover the curious history of the world's most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the beloved crossword puzzle, readers can solve over 100 different puzzles from top constructors.
Why are these crosswords so wonderful? Just look at these clues and see: "Castle site?" (Solution: SANDBOX.) "Trip around the world?" (ORBIT.) It'll give you "that sinking feeling". (QUICKSAND.) It's clear that while the questions are clever, the answers use plain language, and not that mysterious vocabulary found only in the puzzle world. Adding to the fun are the crosswords' themes, which provide a guide to some of the answers. Once they sharpen their pencils, and their minds, solvers will have a great time honing their skills on every one.
On Crosswords covers three major, interrelated topics: crossword history, kinds of crosswords and how crosswords relate to everything else. “Everything else” includes a breathtaking range of topics: marriage proposals, national politics, software development, counterespionage, typography and racism are just some of the high points. Readers will meet the personalities who have made the art form what it is today, and discover the many subspecies of crossword, each with its own personality. And they will walk away with the most complete understanding of the form that any single book can give.
100 Thematic Crossword Puzzles Junior is a reproducible book of, as the title suggests, 100 crossword puzzles. The Junior in the title implies that the book will work with a younger audience, but it also means the puzzles will work with second language learners at a more beginner level. Each unit is based on a theme. Each unit has 10 words to be studied. To begin, an illustration is given for each vocabulary word. There is a space provided for the student to practice writing the words. The students are then given a blank crossword grid. The illustrations are repeated on the page and serve as the clues to the crossword puzzle. Puzzles from 100 Thematic Crossword Puzzles Junior can be used alone or with other thematically linked materials. Includes a complete Answer Key.
DIV2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle. Journalist Arthur Wynne had wanted to devise a new game for the back of the newspaper back in 1913, so he created a diamond grid and called it a “Word-Cross,� and thus the first crossword puzzle was born./divDIV Editor and crossword constructor Ben Tausig examines the curious history of the world’s most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Accompanied by 100 unique and challenging puzzles from the past 100 years, he examines the evolution of grid shape, how basic expected knowledge of the reader has changed, the puzzles that break the “breakfast table rule� and more. Featuring puzzles from top constructors like Will Shortz, Brendan Emmett Quigley, Matt Jones, Cathy Millhauser, Maura Jacobson, and more. Try your pen or pencil on the crosswords your parents, grandparents, or great grandparents did decades ago!/div
Give your word skills a serious workout, stimulate your brain cells and test your all-round general knowledge with 100 definition-style puzzles from The Sunday Times.Do you find cryptic crosswords too much of a chore? Do you want your general knowledge and word power to be tested but not put through the mill? Are you on the lookout for something to pass the time on a train or plane journey? We have just what you are looking for. It includes 100 crosswords, set out in a clear, easy-to-use double-page spread. The clues are mostly definition-based. There will be clues for which more than one answer is possible, so it's best to look for a clearly unique answer or unique possible combination of crossing answers as the first to write in.
What could be more awesome for a crossword lover than 100 new puzzles from Thomas Joseph, the popular author of 100 Amazing Crosswords, 100 Cunning Crosswords, and many other collections?
An entertaining collection of witty feminist crosswords from some of today's best woman and nonbinary puzzle-makers today. Join the crossword revolution! Indie-crossword favorite the Inkubator was launched to embrace a diverse community of constructors, long underrepresented in the mainstream puzzle world. These immensely engaging grids from women and woman-aligned puzzle writers are fun, relatable, and often surprising with clever, original clues that speak our language. Enjoy hours of satisfying solving as you dive into inclusive puzzles that truly reflect modern life, from dating apps to activism, to the occasional body part--almost nothing is off-limits, except outdated crosswordese. This collection includes 100 easy to challenging crosswords, complete solutions, and a section of cryptic and meta puzzles. Crossword fans of all levels are sure to love tackling these playful mind-twisters.