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  • Take it easy! These 72 daily-sized themed crosswords are perfect for beginning solvers.   Sometimes you just want something simple—a gentle challenge to help you wind down after a hard day. This crossword collection is just the ticket; every puzzle… Read More

  • Easy doesn't have to mean boring! Easy doesn’t have to mean boring! These puzzles have a real sense of fun, with inventive themes that are presented in a friendly, approachable style. Solvers will also smile when they run across conversational… Read More

  • In search of easy-to-solve crosswords? This collection is sure to please!   When you want to relax, rather than strain your brain, there’s nothing better than puzzles that give you a light workout. That’s exactly what these 72 daily-sized themed… Read More

  • Not for experts only! With these 72 easy puzzles, even beginners can enjoy solving themeless crosswords. Themeless puzzles are usually very hard—but not these. Thanks to this collection, novice solvers can also try their skills and successfully complete themeless crosswords.… Read More

  • Rest easy—these puzzles won’t hurt your brain! When you want a gentle challenge to wind down after a hard day, this collection does the trick. Each of the 72 crosswords features a theme and is filled with common words, phrases,… Read More

  • Most crossword fans want the satisfaction of completing a puzzle without a struggle. Thats why this Easy series is so popular. With 72 themed puzzles by a leading crossword expert, this is ideal for those who dont care for brain-busters.… Read More

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Jeff Chen makes crossword puzzles for TheNew York Times and other major publications. In previous careers, he was a mechanical engineer listed on eight US patents, and then cofounded a pharmaceutical company, Acucela Inc. Jeff lives in Seattle with his wife and two children. He can be reached at JeffChenWrites.com.

Doug Peterson has been making puzzles for a long time, ranging from easy-peasy to tear-your-hair-out difficult. Doug grew up in MT and now lives in Pasadena, CA. His books include Easy as ABC Crosswords, Sit & Solve Brain-Straining Crosswords, and Sit & Solve Lickety Split Crosswords.

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