Skip to content
Scan a barcode
Scan
Added to your cart
Hardcover Cruciverbalism Book

ISBN: 0060890606

ISBN13: 9780060890605

Cruciverbalism: A Crossword Fanatic's Guide to Life in the Grid

Select Format

Select Condition ThriftBooks Help Icon

Recommended

Format: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

$5.59
Save $9.36!
List Price $14.95
Only 6 Left

Book Overview

For the millions of people who do crosswords, the person behind the puzzle is always something of a mystery. What puzzler wouldn't want to know how a constructor thinks when putting together a puzzle? Or the secret rules that guide the selections of clues and answers? Or how to outsmart the constructor by understanding his mindset? A few tips about how to improve solving skills wouldn't hurt, either. Putting it all together in an accessible and witty "guide to life in the grid" is just what everybody wants and needs. CRUCIVERBALISM will help people become better solvers and have more fun doing crosswords. It will also pull back the curtain on puzzlemaking itself, outlining the history of crosswords, showing how they have evolved over the past century, and how rules and the mindsets of puzzle editors have changed over time. It will pass along the guidelines the author provides to his stable of puzzle constructors, and tidbits such as the "100 essential words" for the pursuit of crossword happiness. Finally, it will recount the decadelong battle between Old Guard and New Wave constructors, bringing in a cast of colorful characters living in a world of words. The book will be a combination of crossword selfhelp, wisdom, trivia and stories that will fascinate today's millions of avid puzzlers. This description may be from another edition of this product.
More by Stanley Newman
10,000 Answers: the Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia
10,000 Answers: the Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia
Hal Fittipaldi, Stanley Newman

from: $5.29

The Million Word Crossword Dictionary
The Million Word Crossword Dictionary
Stanley Newman, Daniel Stark

from: $4.42

15,003 Answers: The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia
15,003 Answers: The Ultimate Trivia Encyclopedia
Hal Fittipaldi, Stanley Newman

from: $6.49

The Ultimate Crossword Puzzle
The Ultimate Crossword Puzzle
Stanley Newman

from: $10.29

Easy as Pie Crosswords: Really Easy!: 72 Relaxing Puzzles
Easy as Pie Crosswords: Really Easy!: 72 Relaxing Puzzles
Stanley Newman

from: $7.89

Pajama Weekend Crosswords
Pajama Weekend Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $11.30

Sleeping in Late Weekend Crosswords
Sleeping in Late Weekend Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $11.30

Random House Bedtime Crosswords
Random House Bedtime Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $14.59

Easy as Pie Crosswords: Nice  Easy!
Easy as Pie Crosswords: Nice Easy!
Stanley Newman

from: $8.99

Easy as Pie Crosswords: Very Easy!
Easy as Pie Crosswords: Very Easy!
Stanley Newman

from: $7.79

Easy as Pie Crosswords: Easy-Peasy!: 72 Relaxing Puzzles
Easy as Pie Crosswords: Easy-Peasy!: 72 Relaxing Puzzles
Stanley Newman

from: $10.22

Stanley Newman's Movie Mania Crosswords (Other)
Stanley Newman's Movie Mania Crosswords (Other)
Stanley Newman

from: $6.89

Stanley Newman's Sitcom Crosswords (Other)
Stanley Newman's Sitcom Crosswords (Other)
Stanley Newman

from: $8.19

Cozy Sunday Crosswords
Cozy Sunday Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $11.93

Sleepy Sunday Crosswords
Sleepy Sunday Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $10.63

Relaxing Sunday Crosswords
Relaxing Sunday Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $10.83

Lazy Weekend Crosswords
Lazy Weekend Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $10.22

Random House Cabin Fever Crosswords (Vacation)
Random House Cabin Fever Crosswords (Vacation)
Stanley Newman

from: $28.59

Weekend Road Trip Crosswords
Weekend Road Trip Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $10.22

The New York Times Crossword Answer Book (NY Times)
The New York Times Crossword Answer Book (NY Times)
Stanley Newman

from: $4.99

Easy as Pie Crosswords: Mega-Easy!
Easy as Pie Crosswords: Mega-Easy!
Stanley Newman

from: $8.49

Sunday Morning Crosswords
Sunday Morning Crosswords
Stanley Newman

from: $10.22

Easy as Pie Crosswords: Easy as Can Be!
Easy as Pie Crosswords: Easy as Can Be!
Stanley Newman

from: $9.39

101 Mystery Guild Crossword Puzzles
101 Mystery Guild Crossword Puzzles
Stanley Newman

from: $5.59

Customer Reviews

6 customer ratings | 5 reviews

Rated 5 stars
A must-read for crossword puzzlers

Fascinating, entertaining and very informative. It has increased my enjoyment, motivation, and proficiency in doing crosswords.

0Report

Rated 5 stars
Making crosswords even more fun

This little gem is a delightful read; filled with great tips for becoming a better solver. I may even try my hand at developing my own puzzles after reading this. It sounds like a great group of people involved in the creating aspect. List of most often found little words is a boon to new puzzle solvers.

0Report

Rated 5 stars
No Cross Words for This One!

I'm a comfortable solver, still I thoroughly enjoyed Newman's wordplay and sense of playfulness that he brings to the genre. For my teens, just getting into crosswords, this book is even more valuable. His list of 100 most used words is a gem. How fun to find that there are others out there who are just as nuts about crosswords as I am. Recommended!

0Report

Rated 5 stars
Great book for crossworders!

I was delightfully entertained and informed by this book about the how-tos and what-not-to-dos involved in crosswords. As an aspiring constructor and experienced solver, I found the chapters very helpful and the writing exremely funny, with many clever word usages that you might expect from a master wordsmith like Mr. Newman. The book has also inspired me to be more diligent and thorough in my crossword-solving, as he himself...

0Report

Rated 5 stars
A wonderful insider's look into the crossword world!

As a longtime fan of anything crossword related, this book answered every behind the scene question I had. Newman relates tiffs between he and long time NY Times editor Eugene Maleska that sound more like heated rivalries between two all-star pro sports teams. Highly recommended to anyone, fan to fanatic, who wants to know more about what truly goes into creating the puzzles we love doing.

0Report

Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
GoDaddy Verified and Secured