Author: Michelle Arnot
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780764550676
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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Have crossword puzzles got you stumped? Believe us, you're not alone! Crossword puzzles have always been regarded as difficult and challenging; but now, with a little help from Crossword Puzzles For Dummies, you can learn the nitty-gritty of crossword puzzle solving strategy. Twenty-year puzzle veteran and master crossword constructor, Michelle Arnot, has created a puzzle lover's best friend! If you're interested in learning about crossword puzzles or in honing your present skills, Crossword Puzzles For Dummies covers everything you need to know, including the history of crossword puzzles, solving strategies, and crossword techniques. This sure-to-be-a-classic book even gives tips for cracking some of the toughest puzzles in print. You'll also find out about competing in the contest circuit, constructing your own puzzles, and locating the best puzzle Web sites to explore. Plus, Crossword Puzzles For Dummies includes tons of sample puzzles as well as sections on acrostics, jumbles, cryptograms, and puns and anagrams. So whether you enjoy solving a puzzle during your lunch hour or you like the challenge of a Sunday-size puzzle, let expert puzzler Michelle Arnot help you play like a pro and find a great deal of satisfaction along the way. Also, be sure to look for our companion book, 101 Crossword Puzzles For Dummies, Volume 1.
Author: Timothy E. Parker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470555378
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 387
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A puzzle-packed guide tailored to the interests of the older generation Are you over the age of 55? Looking for some great crossword puzzles? Better yet, how about a collection of crosswords that is tailored to your interests? Look no further. Crosswords For Seniors For Dummies fits the bill. This compilation of challenging and entertaining crossword puzzles is perfect for you if you want to challenge your brain, preserve mental fitness-and are just looking for some fun! It's a known fact that keeping the mind active and healthy can reduce the risk of such conditions as dementia; plus, puzzles have been proven to strengthen memory and mind function. Helps you maintain an active and productive mind by providing fun games designed to stimulate the brain Uses large print for easy reading Contains 150 puzzles arranged from easy to difficult that are specifically designed to pique the interest of those over 55 Timothy E. Parker is the Senior Crossword Puzzle Editor of USA Today Crosswords and the "World's Most Syndicated Puzzle Compiler" according to Guinness World Records So keep your mind sharp while you have a great time with Crosswords For Seniors For Dummies!
Author: Denise Sutherland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0730384705
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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The cryptic crossword world explained the fun and easy way Even expert crossword-solvers struggle with cryptics. The clues can often seem nonsensical, mysterious and infuriating, but finally cracking them is immensely satisfying. Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is designed to help even the most casual crossword lover master these mental feats of gymnastics. Packed with clear explanations, helpful hints, and practice crosswords, the book explains how to approach these problems in a clear and logical manner, providing hints on identifying the different kinds of clues and tips on how to solve them. Explains cryptic crosswords, from the (relatively) simple to advanced puzzles Guides readers through common and not-so-common clues to help decipher even the most confusing cryptics Illustrates the top tips, tricks, and clues to cracking any cryptic Includes practice puzzles to put your new skills to the test Covers both Commonwealth and U.S. style cryptics and highlights the subtle differences between each Cryptic crosswords have emerged as one of today's most popular brainteasers, and Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies is the one-stop resource for becoming a puzzle pro.
Author: Michelle Arnot
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780764551116
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Crosswords got you puzzled? Grab a pencil and settle in with 101 Crossword Puzzles For Dummies, Volume 3, the latest edition in our ongoing series of brain-twisters, acrostics, cryptograms, and other entertaining word games to boost your brain power and puzzle-solving stamina. Crossword puzzles are America's most popular brain food, and it's easy to see why. Veteran puzzler Michelle Arnot has gathered together more than 100 new puzzles for all occasions, from classic daily-size puzzles to larger Sunday-size word grids. In 101 Crossword Puzzles For Dummies, Volume 3 you can also wrap your brain around bunches of cryptograms, diagramless puzzles, and quotable acrostics. Plus, Arnot gives you loads of advice and friendly tips, including puzzle-solving strategies and help on cracking cryptogram codes. And yes, all the answers to all the puzzles are tucked into the back of the book, so you won't spend the rest of your days trying to divine a four-letter word for mountain pass in India" (it's ghat) or "star in Cetus" (Mira).
Author: Denise Sutherland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0730384756
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 178
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Put your cryptic-cracking skills to use! With over 50 puzzles and 1,750 clues for you to conquer, Cryptic Crossword Puzzles for Dummies is filled with cryptics that range from (relatively) simple to expert-level, along with brief explanations of the most common types of clues and helpful hints on how to solve them. Used on its own or as a companion to Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies, this book will keep your brain busy for hours! Apply the basics: use fundamental rules to solve puzzles Build your solving skills: practise consistently on various grid types Tackle pesky anagrams: decode anagram clues aplenty Use sums to find the answer: add and subtract letters to get the correct word Detect double definitions: answer hints with more than one meaning Explore hidden messages: become a master at uncovering unseen solutions
Author: Michelle Arnot
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780764551109
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Are you one the millions of avid crossword puzzlers? Or have you just been waiting for the right moment to put your vocabulary skills to the test? Then sharpen your pencils for this all-new Volume 2 of 101 Crossword Puzzles For Dummies, edited by Michelle Arnot, who also wrote our popular Crossword Puzzles For Dummies. Just in time to celebrate the 85th birthday of the crossword puzzle, this large-size book is packed with 60 regular puzzles, 20 Sunday-size puzzles, and an assortment of brain-twisting cryptograms, acrostics, and diagramless puzzles, all guaranteed to give you hours of puzzle-solving pleasure. Especially geared for puzzlers of all ages and skill levels, 101 Crossword Puzzles For Dummies, Volume 2, is chockablock with theme-based puzzles, clever puns, rhymes, jokes, song lyrics, and other up-to-the-minute pop culture clues.
Author: Michelle Arnot
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780764551437
Category : Crossword puzzles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Expert tips, techniques and strategies--plus over 100 crossword and word puzzles--are offered by expert puzzle writer Michelle Arnot.
Author: Nina Barbaresi
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048626128X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
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Ideal book for helping youngsters enlarge their vocabulary and sharpen spelling skills while having fun. 24 easy-to-work puzzles accompanied by pictures to color and helpful hints for identifying objects in "my room," "in winter," and other familiar scenes. Solutions at end.
Author: Patrick Berry
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780764556227
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Eight bonus chapters explain how to construct your own puzzles! Open the book for a brand-new collection of brain-twisting puzzles Looking for a crossword challenge? All you have to do is open the book, sharpen your pencil (or, hot shot, uncap your pen), and get ready to match wits with Patrick Berry, one of today's top puzzle constructors. You get 70 all-new crosswords that are guaranteed to test your puzzle-solving skills - plus a special bonus section that shows you how to create (and sell) your own challenging crosswords. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: * The secrets of crossword construction * How to craft a memorable puzzle theme, from quotes to reversals and rebuses * The tricks to designing and filling a grid * An insider's guide to writing great clues * Ten top markets for crossword puzzles
Author: Fran Newman-D'Amico
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486416113
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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30 easy-to-work puzzles, each with spaces for four or five words that form a theme - types of transportation, fruit, animals, birds, numbers, flowers, musical instruments, and so on. Each crossword contains large, colorable pictures that provide hints to correct words. Solutions included.
