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Sleepy Sunday Crosswords

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Sleepy Sunday Crosswords offers 72 medium-difficulty puzzles originally from the Newsday newspaper, edited by puzzle expert Stanley Newman. Each crossword features a distinctive theme, such as Dickens, Frosty the Snowman, the Chinese zodiac, and US presidents. With carefully vetted clues and engaging fun facts in the answer section, these Sunday-sized crosswords provide an entertaining and intellectually stimulating challenge.
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Sleepy Sunday Crosswords is ideal for crossword enthusiasts seeking a relaxed yet mentally engaging Sunday puzzle experience. Perfect for adults who appreciate themed crosswords and enjoy learning trivia while solving.

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72 medium-difficulty Sunday-sized puzzles with fun facts in the answer section.

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Sunday is fun day with these 72 medium-difficulty puzzles, featuring fun facts in the answer section.

If you've got a sharp pencil and a sharp mind, you'll love solving these super Sunday-sized crosswords. Originally appearing in the Long Island newspaper Newsday, they were crafted by an all-star lineup of constructors and edited by puzzle expert Stanley Newman. Each puzzle features a fabulous theme—including Dickens, Frosty the Snowman, the Chinese zodiac, and US presidents—and every clue has been vetted for accuracy. Fun facts in the back of the book shed light on select answers.

Looking for crossword puzzle books for adults, spiral bound to make completing your morning puzzle without bending the spine a breeze? Look no further! The Sunday Crosswords books series from Puzzlewright Press will keep your mind sharp for many mornings and weekends to come.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454929826

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 07 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Puzzlewright Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Stanley Newman, crossword editor for the Long Island newspaper Newsday, is syndicated worldwide to more than 200 daily, Sunday, and Internet newspapers. His puzzles have appeared regularly in Prevention, People, Sport, and Bloomberg Businessweek magazines. Newman is the author or editor of more than 200 books and has organized and conducted many puzzle and trivia events in the United States, including four seminars at the Smithsonian Institution and, in 2007, the first crossword tournament ever held at Yale University. He splits his time between Amityville, NY, and Boca Raton, FL.

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