How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Master America's Favorite Puzzle

Amy Reynaldo, Edited and with an Introduction by Will Shortz

St. Martin's Griffin

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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

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Crossword Glossary

Clue:  A hint that the solver must interpret to find the answer.

Constructor: The person who devises a theme, designs a crossword grid, fills the grid and writes the clues. Sometimes called a writer, cruciverbalist, compiler or setter.

Crossing: The intersection between an Across and a Down entry. A difficult or obscure word ideally is always crossed by more “gettable” entries so that the solver doesn’t get stuck on one impossible square.

Cross-reference: Sometimes two clues are linked to each other; e.

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Amy Reynaldo, Edited and with an Introduction by Will Shortz

Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has edited countless books of crossword puzzles, Sudoku, KenKen, and all manner of brain-busters.

Will Shortz
The New York Times
Amy Reynaldo

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How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle
Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Master America's Favorite Puzzle
Amy Reynaldo, Edited and with an Introduction by Will Shortz

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St. Martin's Press
St. Martin's Griffin
July 2007
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ISBN: 9780312365547
ISBN10: 0312365543
6 1/8 x 9 1/4 inches, 208 pages
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