http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/rss/catalog/tag/tagName/Crosswords/ Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 Zend_Feed en_US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/snatch-it Snatch-It happens to be one of the all-time favorites of Lindsay Gaskins, our brainy leader, president and CEO. She’s one smart cookie so, naturally, we can recommend it without equivocation. This competitive and fast-paced word game challenges players to think quickly while putting their vocabulary skills to the test. Here’s how it works: Place 100 letter tiles face down and then take turns flipping one tile over at a time until a word of three or more letters can be formed. Spot a word and call it out. Or, snatch any word by changing it with one or more letters. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/bananagrams-the-official-book Either you’ve already played the multi-award-winning game of Bananagrams and are thoroughly convinced of the book’s brain-boosting bennies (in which case, you can stop reading and add this bad boy to your cart.) Or, you’re new to Bananagrams and need a few more details (in which case, we’re happy to oblige.) Bananagrams: The Official Book contains puzzles ranging in difficulty, strategies for the game, a list of “Weords” (weird words that are cool to play) and words to take your game to the next level. Whether you’re playing on paper or from the pouch, Bananagrams is sure to give the word skills areas of your brain a workout.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/pocket-posh-word-roundup-paperback Fashionistas with a love of words and a thirst for brain health will go ga-ga over the oh-so chic Pocket Posh Word Roundup puzzle book. This smart book flaunts a modern, tactile design that goes with anything and a handy 4" x 6" size that fits almost anywhere. Not to mention 100 brain-boosting word puzzles that let you exercise your mind and look uber-fabulous while doing it. Who said you can’t have it all? Pocket Posh Word Roundup makes a sublime gift for self-proclaimed word nerds and style mavens. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/pocket-posh-word-scrimmage-paperback Fashionistas with a love of words and a thirst for brain health will go ga-ga over the oh-so chic Pocket Posh Word Scrimmage puzzle book. This smart book flaunts a modern, tactile design that goes with anything and a handy 4" x 6" size that fits almost anywhere. Not to mention 100 brain-boosting word puzzles that let you exercise your mind and look uber-fabulous while doing it. Who said you can’t have it all? Pocket Posh Word Scrimmage makes a sublime gift for self-proclaimed word nerds and style mavens. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/things-that-make-us-sic For the record, we gladly break grammar rules for effect (not to be confused with “affect.”) What can we say? Sometimes a properly placed “ain’t” sounds much better than a grammatically proper “isn’t.” But we’re downright grammar curmudgeons when it comes to the erroneous use of words like “irregardless,” “expresso” and “disorientated.” In Things That Make Us (Sic), author Martha Brockenbrough gives us a snarky, irreverent guide packed with common grammar gaffes and tips for avoiding them. This helpful and hilarious book also contains letters to some infamous language offenders, including George W. Bush, David Hasselhoff and the Queen of England. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/official-scrabble-player-s-dictionary-4th-edition-paperback 4th Edition. The book that millions of SCRABBLE® players consider the only necessary resource. Ideal for recreational and school use. More than 100,000 playable two- to eight-letter words including 4,000 new entries. Includes variant spellings. Endorsed by the National SCRABBLE® Association.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/nyt-crossword-puzzle-dictionary-paperback America's foremost crossword puzzle reference revised and expanded with thousands of new words, up-to-date factual references, including famous people and the latest geographical changes, bearing the trustworthy New York Times name. Now presented in a handy mass market size, this edition contains the full text of the hardcover, so puzzle fans looking for that exclusive clue won't miss a thing.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/little-black-and-white-book-of-holiday-crosswords Celebrate the season with New York Times Crosswords. This stylish collection of 165 easy to hard puzzles with a winter/holiday themes is the perfect give for any puzzle fan. Contains 165 puzzles with solutions. Covered spiral bound for lay-flat solving!]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/new-york-times-little-book-of-lots-of-crosswords Pencils ready? Take a shot at 150 of the best crosswords from the New York times ranging from mild Monday to sneaky Saturday (easy, medium, hard). Edited by who else but Will Shortz? ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/new-york-times-pop-culture-crosswords-paperback The New York Times crossword puzzle draws from the most creative puzzle constructors around the country. With encouragement from editor Will Shortz, these puzzle-making masterminds are constantly pushing the envelope, bending the rules and forcing solvers to "think outside the box." This collection features some of the most fun, out-there puzzles ever printed in the Times. Features: •75 Times crossword puzzles •Portable format is perfect for travel or solving at home •Edited by the biggest name in crosswords, Will Shortz]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/word-144-crosswords-that-prove-it-s-hip-to-be-square-paperback Created by Natan Last, a senior at Brown University, three-time intern with Will Shortz, and in 2008 the youngest person to have a puzzle published in the Sunday New York Times, Word kicks the crossword puzzle squarely into the 21st century for a new generation of puzzle-lovers, replacing fusty crossword-ese with hip cultural references, modern wordplay, and a lively mix of high-and low-brow pop trivia. A Word puzzle begins with the shared knowledge of a literate but not-so-reverent generation, and celebrates the knowingness with a deft touch. Your parents’ crosswords make solvers feel smart. Word puzzles make solvers feel smart and cool, getting the references to The Daily Show, Mario Brothers, the Goo Goo Dolls, and a hefty dose of nostalgia (the name of the motel in Psycho). But they also know the core curriculum: Charlotte Bronte’s Jane, Roman generals, Berlioz and von Bismarck, Homer—and not just Homer Simpson. The puzzles are constructed with all the smarts of a daily Times crossword: themes, interconnected clues, titles that unlock the overall puzzle (solve all the clues and the circle letters will spell out a famous name at Hogwarts). Assisting Mr. Last is a group of five more top “under 25” constructors, all of whom have published puzzles in The New York Times.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000 http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/keep-calm-and-crossword-on-paperback When the going gets tough, the tough solve crosswords! Based on the British WWII poster, "Keep Calm and Carry On", this lighthearted collection is sure to make every clever crossword fan smile. This book packs hours of solving into a portable paperback with a flashy, fun cover. So grab a pencil and enjoy 200 of light and easy puzzles, chosen from Monday and Tuesday editions of the newspaper. Features: • 200 fun and easy New York Times crosswords • Portable and perfect for solving on the go • Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:18 +0000