Puzzle fans will welcome this second collection of crossword fun from Richard Silvestri! All crosswords have words…but some are sorely lacking in wordplay. Luckily, this collection has plenty: every theme and many of the clues are bursting with homophones, sneaky double-meanings, and other linguistic tricks. The crosswords have no obscure vocabulary, just clever and inventive themes that will keep readers guessing until they’ve filled in the very last square. Here’s just a sampling of what Silvestri has in store for solvers: What 12 letters mean “Turn down trash?” Why, REFUSE REFUSE, of course! There’s a ton of verbal calisthenics to keep every brain sharp.
C rossword lovers will welcome this second volume of clever, challenging puzzles by David Levinson Wilk.
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Originally published in WordPlay magazine, the innovative puzzles in this collection come from some of the best constructors around, including Patrick Berry, Brendan Emmett Quigley, Frank Longo, and Todd McClary.
Such was the problem with the word wordplay , which Patrick wanted to feature prominently in the crossword . One of the best places to do that is in the center , but it's an eight - letter word - it has an even number of letters - so ...
Richard Silvestri, a self-confessed wordplay addict, adds a little spice to the solving by inserting puns, anagrams, and other linguistic trickery into the clues and their answers.
Originally published in WordPlay magazine, the innovative puzzles in this collection come from some of the best constructors around, including Patrick Berry, Brendan Emmett Quigley, Frank Longo, and Todd McClary.
Love to play with words? Then expand your vocabulary and test your knowledge with these crossword puzzles that focus on antonyms, synonyms, and common duos.
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Of course, these attractive challenges are all filled with the freshest words and phrases, and clued with a wicked sense of wordplay. This handsome volume would make the perfect gift for any word lover.
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