Challenge your mind with the toughest crosswords in the universe Millions of fans know that the "New York Times "crosswords are the best puzzles in the world. Under the leadership of editor Will Shortz, the puzzles have featured increased wordplay and a hip, contemporary attitude. Shortz has also expanded the difficulty spectrum of the puzzles by making the easy ones easier and the tough ones tougher---so these 100 puzzles are some of the most difficult ever to be published. --100 mind-bending crosswords from Friday and Saturday editions of the "New York Times"--Appearing for the first time in book form