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Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 793
EAN: 9780312316228
ISBN: 0312316224
Label: St. Martin's Griffin
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 560
Publication Date: 2003-05-16
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Studio: St. Martin's Griffin

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America's Favorite: The New York Times CrosswordsThe biggest book of crossword puzzles-ever! From The New York Times, the gold standard of crossword puzzles, comes this new collection containing a stunning 1,001 puzzles of all levels of difficulty, enough for even the most determined crossword fanatic.Old fans and new alike will find that the puzzles within are sure to excite, delight, confound, amaze, amuse and enlighten. So lay in a supply of food, unplug the phone, bar the door and get ready to dive into the biggest collection of New York Times crosswords that has ever been published. - Over three years' worth of puzzles from Monday to Saturday editions of The New York Times- Edited and with an introduction by legendary Times crossword editor Will Shortz

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Summary: It's a very big deal!
Comment: Well, I was warned about the size of this monster, but did I heed the advice? No. So, I have to razor out the pages and pretend I am doing a much reduced in size puzzle from the paper. I'm glad I bought it because it will last longer than I will. The bad news is that none of my heirs do crosswords. More's the pity.

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Summary: Great selection and variety for hardcore puzzlers
Comment: I got this for my mom who is hardcore for crossword puzzles. For the price, you can't beat it. She was running puzzles off the internet and having a hard time reading them because the print was so small. There is a great variety of puzzles to keep her busy without having to run endless puzzles off of the internet. She also enjoys the variety diffent level of puzzles. I would definetely suggest this book for someone who is looking for variety.

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Summary: Entertaining, But Sometimes Too Obtuse
Comment: They say that if you keep your mind active, you might stave off Alzheimers. With 1001 crosswords, half of which I couldn't complete, there are days when I'd welcome the disease. (I know, I know. Don't lecture.)

I've had the book for over a year. Since I often do the "local" crosswords, it will take some time to get through. Plus the fact that I often do them during baseball games, this could take awhile.

Still, I like the selection, and I especially like the fact that the puzzles aren't specifically tied to New York or current politics. It is a really good mix, and not once was I asked about a Celebes Ox.

That said - and this is strictly a personal thing - I don't care for puzzles that revolved around a quote that takes the three or four largest lines. I've yet to have a "Eureka!" experience with those.

And THAT said, I've bought the Globe's puzzles, Simon and Shuster's (of which I've finished none), and the Post's, and the New York Times is the one I would choose every time. I just bought their latest edition.

So if I only get through 500 of them, and spend hours on the other 500, I've had my fun and still get a kick out of finishing any of them. And for every clue for Iggy Pop I miss, I'm assured of getting a Patty Paige or Teresa Brewer.

Now just what is the siegeofmalakand?

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Summary: NY Times Puzzle Book
Comment: I love crossword puzzles! This book is too awkward to use though for two reasons. One is that it's heavy and hard to hold open anywhere except at a table (my favorite spot is the recliner or lawn chair!). The second reason is that the puzzle is on the wrong part of the page. It should be near the binding or even in the middle with the clues surrounding it. Again, it wouldn't be as bad at the table, but that's not where I do them.
The puzzles are great though!!

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Summary: lots of fun
Comment: I love this book of crosswords and always having some to do when I want. The only thing I don't like about this book is how thick it is. It can be a little difficult to fill in some of the puzzles so close to the middle of the book because it doesn't open flat; however, I solve this problem by tearing out the pages. Overall, I love it.

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