Book excerpt: A perfect choice for both novices and experts--Games World of Puzzles magazine Two great collections, 144 puzzles in all, will delight and test the skills of any crossword lover! What makes these puzzles, from the New York Sun, the best ever? They're carefully edited so those obscure words that nobody actually uses (like Elul, eland, and ogee) are out and solving pleasure is in, thanks to tricky clues and witty puns. Most of the puzzles--such as And the Nominees Are about the Oscar contenders--have clever and original themes that add to the fun. (The crossword title hints at the topic). Plus, solvers will enjoy the wide range of difficulty which is indicated by the number of stars on top. Those that come from the Monday paper are simple, but the Friday puzzles, especially the themeless Weekend Warrior crosswords, are the toughest in America. They will challenge even the best solvers--and inspire newcomers to the world of crosswords to work their way up!