The nation’s #1 newspaper, USA TODAY, presents a new collection of 200 crossword puzzles. The USA TODAY brand reaches over 6 million people daily. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that cognitive puzzles such as crosswords "can bolster the mind in the same way that physical exercise protects and strengthens the body." This cranium compendium features 200 brain-boosting crosswords from The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, USA TODAY. Puzzlesmiths of all skill levels will enjoy this ultimate puzzling challenge offering hours of enlightening entertainment and brain-bolstering fun from America's trusted news--and gaming--authority, USA TODAY. Keep your brain in shape with USA Today Crossword 2.

You can be sitting in the train working on a puzzle but it can take you far away from the everyday. Before you know it you're at your stop or about to pass it. It's not like you were even in the train. It's something different, something removed from the ordinary." --Maki Kaji, Japanese Times The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper offers puzzlesmiths the ultimate cranium compendium boasting five challenging mind teasers. USA TODAY is America's most recognized newspaper reaching more than 5 million people each day. Now, USA TODAY has collected five popular game formats into one book, including: Logic Puzzles, Crossword, Killer Sudoku, and Hitori. Complete with 400 puzzles (that's twice the size of comparable game books), USA TODAY Jumbo Puzzle Book includes an introductory chapter that offers solution tips as well as a concluding chapter that reveals all the answers. Pen and pencil puzzles are big business. According to a national poll by the American Society on Aging, 84 percent of people report that they spend time daily in activities that are good for brain health.

Puzzlesmiths of all skill levels will find original logic puzzles that will flex the brain, challenge assumptions, and entertain for hours. In addition to offering 200 logic puzzles, this puzzlebook includes a short tutorial on how to play each game, along with a complete back-of-book answer key.

USA TODAY Crossword 3 is a brand-new collection of 200 crosswords for puzzle-smiths of all skill levels. Crossword is a classic puzzle that continues to be one of the most popular puzzle types. Keep your mind sharp with this assortment from the nation's No. 1 newspaper and gaming authority, USA TODAY.

USA TODAY Everyday Logic: 200 Puzzles from The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper makes every day much more fun. It also makes every day a little more challenging--which is a must for any puzzle master. Puzzlers get a unique collection of 200 logic puzzles to flex their brains and to amuse themselves for hours. The challenges include domino search, battleships, cellblocks, codewords, totalized, and wordwheel, as well as longer story puzzles. It's all skill levels for all sorts of fun.

You can be sitting in the train working a puzzle but it can take you far away from the everyday. Before you know it you're at your stop or about to pass it. It's not like you were even in the train. It's something different, something removed from the ordinary." --Maki Kaji, The Japanese Times The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper offers puzzle-smiths the ultimate book featuring a new collection of challenging conundrums. Three varieties of word puzzles meet for true wordsmiths: WHATZIT?, a word phrase game; Up & Down Words, a mix-and-match world clue game; and QuickCross, a mini crossword puzzle.

You can be sitting in the train working a puzzle but it can take you far away from the everyday. Before you know it you're at your stop or about to pass it. It's not like you were even in the train. It's something different, something removed from the ordinary." --Maki Kaji, The Japanese Times The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper offers puzzle-smiths the ultimate book featuring a new collection of challenging conundrums. Boasting an average of 60 word clues, each game is centered on themes such as Letters to Rome, Tax Credits, Opposites Attract, and more.

For the first time ever, USA TODAY® offers sudoku for kids—ages 7 and up. Kids will sharpen their logical reasoning skills in this 50-puzzle collection! Branded newspaper puzzle books sell well with over 80,000 books sold in the USA TODAY sudoku puzzle book series. For the first time ever USA TODAY® offers sudoku for kids ages 7 and older. This fun selection of puzzles begins with an illustrated how-to-play introduction that teaches kids logical reasoning skills and strategies for solving sudoku puzzles. The sudoku grids begin with small, easy grids for easier solving and less frustration and move on to larger grids that offer kids a challenge to sharpen their skills and an opportunity to solve the same sudoku puzzles that drive adults to addiction. The collection includes: 6 grids in 4 x 4 size, 12 grids in 6 x 6 size, 8 grids in 8 x 8 size, and 24 grids in the traditional 9 x 9 size. From the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, USA TODAY® proudly presents sudoku—just for kids.

Combining the challenge of crossword puzzles, the look of three dimensional rendering, and the fascination of optical illusions! This book is sure to be a crossword experience you have never had before! While most crossword puzzles are kept within the limitations of a traditional cross-box, these crossword puzzles know no such bounds. Not only do words go across and down, they also can go across-up and across-down! Each crossword puzzle is uniquely constructed, having its own special design and intriguing look. With creative themes and wordplay, each puzzle is sure to keep your attention, while challenging your mind as it attempts to adjust to each optical illusion! This is sure to be a unique crossword puzzle experience for all crossword puzzle enthusiasts!

Warning: Adults Only! Jonesin’ for Crosswords is a fresh and addictive new spin on solvers’ favorite pastime. The hip crosswords of creator Matt Jones, a syndicated puzzle master, have appeared in alternative papers all over the country. Expect a diverse mix of clues ranging from old school and modern pop culture, to historical and current events. Plus, you’ll find edgy drug references and too hot to show you X-rated words scattered throughout these outrageous puzzles with themes like Ribbed for Your Pleasure, The Big Owe, and Lets Get High.