In Scrabble, a bingo is when a player uses all seven tiles in one turn--and it's worth an extra 50 points. Now, with this collection of entertaining crosswords crafted by Longo, there's a quick, easy, and fun way to learn those high-scoring bingo words.
The two longest crosswords ever created--now together for the first time! Amazingly, in spite of their massive size, these puzzles follow the rules of standard American crosswords: full interlock, no repeated answers, symmetrical patterns of black squares, and no one- or two-letter words. Running through one of the puzzles is Hamlet's famous "To be or not to be" speech, while the other features an excerpt from JFK's inaugural address. With more than 46 feet of puzzle to work on, these will keep solvers busy for weeks, months, and even years.
Wht's bttr thn crsswrds? Tht's rght: crsswrds wth n vwls! At first, these challenging, but fiendishly fun, puzzles look like the usual crossword. But there's a devilish twist: you write only the consonants in the boxes, "not" the vowels. So when you look at the grid, there's no quick way to know exactly how many letters make up the right solution. Plus, because you don't need as many spaces for each word, the phrases can be longer than usual--and that makes the grids wide open and ratchets up the difficulty level. For those who need a little extra help, there's a hints section to tear out and refer to when needed, as well as grids with wordlists explaining (with vowels) what the answers are.
The first crossword puzzle book that is both educational and fun. This volume of 40 entertaining and educational puzzles by master puzzle constructor Frank Longo is ideal for students ages 12-16. Each puzzle has a theme, and is edited by "The New York Times" crossword editor Will Shortz to ensure impeccable quality.
We'll school you in sudoku! Find your grade, improve your play--and graduate to the next level. Sudoku professor Frank Longo has crafted five books with 300 sudoku each, which will take students from solving basics to super-hard, super-expert strategies. Try them and see how far you can go! If you're a beginner, or could use a little brush-up, Sudoku U: Freshman Year is for you. Here are 300 gentle puzzles, none of which require upper-level solving techniques to conquer. Grab a pencil and give your brain a stretch.
These sudoku are sizzling hot, hot, HOT! Puzzle legend Frank Longo has cooked up a mouthwatering collection of puzzles that solvers will savor. Perfect for a summer’s day on the patio, the porch, or the pavilion, these addictive, digit-filled conundrums make tasty solving, from first to last.
The sudoku craze keeps growing, with no end in sight--and as its popularity builds, fans keep an eagle eye out for fresh formats featuring their favorite puzzles. Here’s one sure to draw them in: sudokus that add a little spice to the mix by changing the standard 9 x 9 puzzles to 10 x 10. That means solvers get 100 squares to fill in instead of just 81! And the numbers go from zero to nine, rather than one to nine. Plus, the smaller sections within each grid are no longer 3 x 3: half the puzzles feature rectangular 5 x 2 boxes and the rest come in various random shapes, with heavy lines marking out the separate areas. It may seem daunting at first--but it’s fun!
We'll school you in sudoku! Find your grade, improve your play--and graduate to the next level. Sudoku professor Frank Longo has crafted five books with 300 sudoku each, which will take students from solving basics to super-hard, super-expert strategies. Try them and see how far you can go! If you're ready to move on and build your skills, then Frank Longo has 300 medium sudoku to try. Start with the easier ones and work your way up.
The logical choice for lavatory reading. Easy sudoku are perfect for solving when you have a few minutes on your hands...wherever you may be. Just toss this pocket-size book into your bag or leave it in a convenient location, and you'll be ready for sudoku-solving enjoyment at any moment!
If you're going to be sitting in one place for a while, a tricky sudoku is just the thing to pass the time. (Make sure you've got a spare eraser under the sink.)
Sudoku, the crossword-like number puzzle, wins more fans every day--and there’s no better sudoku collection for beginners or experienced solvers than this one from puzzle wizard Frank Longo. The rules are simple: Put a number in each square so that each row, column, and 3 x 3 quadrant contains all the numbers from one to nine. But figuring out which number goes in which square calls for serious powers of concentration and logic. The 270 puzzles come in seven levels of difficulty from beginner to expert. As the solver moves up the ladder of difficulty, he or she gets a mental workout like no other--just the thing everyone needs to maintain cognitive fitness!
Miso Pretty" is oh-so hot! Featuring a line of sweet, feminine products adorned with adorable anime art, it's become one of today's most successful and sought-after brands. Trendy young urbanites and college students snap up the cute-as-a-button T-shirts, cosmetics, lunchboxes, and more. Now, there's something new for them to add to their collection: puzzles! Frank Longo, one of the world's top puzzlemakers, has created the best sudoku around, and they're gathered in a lavishly designed book with "Miso Pretty" images decorating the pages.It's the perfect mental workout for the hip, young jet-setter.
Sending a telegram to puzzle lovers: get ready, because this collection is the greatest thing to happen to sudoku yet! With millions of fans of the original 9x9 number puzzles, there’s always a huge audience waiting with pencils poised for the newest development in the form. This fun and challenging word game variation follows all the traditional sudoku rules, except for one thing: every row, column, and square in the completed grid is also an anagram--so it takes a little extra smarts to finish solving. Cleverly constructed by two of the best puzzle creators in the business, this is sure to be the next sudoku-based hit.
What do you get when you cross one of the coolest retail brands with today's hottest puzzle craze? Why, "Boss Lady Sudoku," of course! Known for their finger-on-the-pulse understanding of American pop culture, Blue Q is one of today's most popular gift companies, manufacturing and marketing everything from beauty products to fashion accessories. The Boss Lady brand takes sassy cowgirl style to a new level, winning fans across America and around the world. Now, that hard-ridin' icon is set to lasso an eager audience of fans with a herd of rip-roarin' puzzles. They're perfect for the gal with the spirit of Annie Oakley and the logical mind of Marie Curie!
The answers are fairly common words and phrases--but the clues are diabolically difficult, with mischievous misdirections, trivia, puns, and other trickery. Try this: "change of heart" (15 letters). Answer: "organ transplant." "Finely crafted crosswords that will put your word and trivia skills to a severe test."--Will Shortz, Crossword Editor, "The New York Times.
What are pointer crosswords? They're puzzles where the clues are right in the grid--not alongside--and an arrow points to the spaces where solvers should write the answer. This popular style eliminates wasted time spent looking back and forth between the crossword and the clue list; everything's neatly in one place. Plus, the clues in pointers take up less space on the page, so there are more puzzles--60 in all. Have fun with these: "Edible crustacean of rocky shores" (9 letters), "Nobelist of 1903 and 1911" (5 letters), and many others. Answers: Stone crab and Curie.
Features a board game containing puzzles that appear on a regular 9 X 9 grids per page. But the puzzles use letters instead of numbers and answers are revealed only when the puzzle is solved.
How can dedicated SCRABBLE fans sharpen their skills when they’re not playing their favorite game? Here’s a collection of challenging puzzles in which every answer is an approved SCRABBLE word. There are no proper nouns, abbreviations, acronyms, or slang. As solvers work out the crossword answers, they’ll build a winning vocabulary for the game. And since each puzzle contains every letter in the alphabet, they’ll also learn new high-scoring words using the Q, the Z, and other high-value letters. All the words are guaranteed legally playable on the board, and have been checked in the fourth edition of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary. SCRABBLE, the distinctive game board and letter tiles, and all associated logos are trademarks of Hasbro in the United States and Canada and are used with permission. � 2007 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
SCRABBLE meets sudoku! These 7 x 7 squares will captivate fans of not one, but two hugely popular pastimes, as the hottest word game of the last 60 years joins forces with the puzzle that’s swept the world. Each sudoku-style diagram conceals a Scrabble word--that is, a word certified legally playable by the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, Fourth Edition. The challenge: solve the puzzle and discover the hidden word. The payoff: hours of puzzle-solving fun, plus a chance to build your vocabulary and sharpen skills that could provide the winning edge in Scrabble. It’s another surefire hit from the expert authors of the Mensa� Guide to Solving Sudoku, with more than 46,000 copies sold to date.
A super-sequel to Mensa(R) Sudoku--which will easily equal the popularity of the first, 145,000 copies sold and climbing! Written by Frank Longo, one of the best sudoku creators around, it offers 534 fantastic puzzles (all in the standard 9x9 format) that go from very simple to extremely hard. That means smart newcomers can get started solving immediately and hone their skills as they proceed logically through the book. By the end, they'll have become experts, ready for any sudoku that comes their way.
This edition provides the reader with an introduction to this subject. During the past five years there has been a virtual explosion of information on the different phases of fertilization.This book should be of interest to advanced undergraduates and graduate students in developmental biology, zoology and cell biology; researchers entering the field.
Two great brain games come together in one smart package--and the result is a brilliant blend of logical thinking and linguistics. Stupendous SCRABBLE Sudoku--the follow-up to the fantastically successful SCRABBLE-doku--is the inspiration of puzzle powerhouses Frank Longo and Peter Gordon, and they’ve created the highest possible quality puzzling experience. Just fill out each partially completed sudoku puzzle with letters, using each letter only once in every row, column, and boxed-in area. When the puzzle’s done, a legitimate SCRABBLE word will be revealed. It’s a smart way for solvers to stretch their mental muscles...and learn some SCRABBLE vocabulary, too!
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