Puzzlemaster Deck: 75 Mind Bogglers

By Will Shortz

Amuse your mind and build your brain power with the verbal gymnastics found in these seventy-five word workouts from the acclaimed puzzle creator.

Chronicle Books is pleased to continue the Puzzlemaster Deck line with this new deck from acclaimed NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times. Packed with seventy-five verbal brainteasers each, this deck will challenge all who enjoy wordplay. None of the puzzles require pen or paper, making them perfect for playing while standing in line, commuting to work, or hanging out with friends.

Puzzles include . . .

• The name of what classic TV show is a transposal of the Michigan city MUSKEGON?
• The letters S A can go phonetically before test to complete the phrase essay test. What two letters, both consonants, can go phonetically before doll to complete a common two-word phrase?
• A common five-letter girl’s name starting with I can be transposed into a common five-letter boy’s name starting with E. What names are these?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Apr 29, 2011
• ISBN: 9780811871990

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