Will Shortz
20 books
About the Author
Will Shortz is the legendary crossword editor of The New York Times, a position he has held since 1993, revolutionizing the puzzle world with his innovative and accessible designs that challenge and delight solvers of all levels. Renowned for his contributions to NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, where he hosts the weekly puzzle segment, Shortz has authored and edited numerous bestselling puzzle collections that bring the joy of wordplay and logic to enthusiasts everywhere. His passion for puzzles extends beyond the page; he founded the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and promotes the intellectual stimulation of games through books like The New York Times Weekend at Home Crossword Puzzle Omnibus: 200 Relaxing Puzzles, Will Shortz Presents Hard Sudoku Volume 1: 200 Challenging Puzzles, and Will Shortz's Puzzle Master Workout. With a career spanning decades, Shortz continues to inspire a new generation of puzzle aficionados, proving that mental exercises can be both entertaining and endlessly rewarding.
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Books by Will Shortz
