1.The New York Times Strictly Medium Crossword Puzzles Volume 1: 200 Medium Puzzles - by New York Times
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- 1.New York Times Strictly Medium Crossword Puzzles Volume 1: 200 Medium Puzzles
- 2.New York Times Simply Easy Crossword Puzzles: 200 Easy Puzzles
- 3.New York Times Seriously Hard Crossword Puzzles: 200 Challenging Puzzles
- 4.New York Times Mini Crosswords, Volume 1: 150 Easy Fun-Sized Puzzles
- 5.New York Times Easy Crosswords for the Plane, Train, Car or Bar: 200 Removable Puzzles
- 6.Everything Easy Large-Print Crosswords Book, Volume 8: More Than 120 Crosswords in Easy-To-Read Large Print
- 7.New York Times Mega Book of Sunday Crosswords: 500 Puzzles
- 8.USA Today Crossword: 200 Puzzles from the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper
- 9.Black Crossword: 100 MIDI Puzzles Connecting the African Diaspora
- 10.Crossword Puzzles for Kids: A Fun and Challenging Puzzle Book
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Top 10 Crossword Puzzle Books (2026)
Crossword puzzle books should match how you prefer to solve, from quick easy grids and portable minis to large-print pages, themed clues, and harder tests. The right format depends on whether you want a brief break, a steady progression, or a challenge that can fill a quiet afternoon.
Difficulty is only part of the choice. Grid size, page design, subject matter, and whether puzzles can be removed or carried easily can matter just as much once you start solving.
2.The New York Times Simply Easy Crossword Puzzles: 200 Easy Puzzles - by New York Times
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Buy Now3.The New York Times Seriously Hard Crossword Puzzles: 200 Challenging Puzzles - by New York Times
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Buy Now4.The New York Times Mini Crosswords, Volume 1: 150 Easy Fun-Sized Puzzles - by New York Times, Joel Fagliano
$9.99$12.00-17%
Buy Now5.The New York Times Easy Crosswords for the Plane, Train, Car or Bar: 200 Removable Puzzles - by New York Times
$12.99$16.00-19%
Buy Now6.The Everything Easy Large-Print Crosswords Book, Volume 8: More Than 120 Crosswords in Easy-To-Read Large Print - by Charles Timmerman
$11.99$15.99-25%
Buy Now7.The New York Times Mega Book of Sunday Crosswords: 500 Puzzles - by New York Times
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Buy Now8.USA Today Crossword: 200 Puzzles from the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper - by Usa Today
$9.99$11.99-17%
Buy Now9.Black Crossword: 100 MIDI Puzzles Connecting the African Diaspora - by Juliana Pache
$11.99$15.99-25%
Buy Now10.Crossword Puzzles for Kids: A Fun and Challenging Puzzle Book - by Paolo Pasco
$7.99$9.99-20%
Buy NowFrequently Asked Questions
What is a good crossword puzzle book for beginners?
The New York Times Simply Easy Crossword Puzzles starts with 200 Monday and Tuesday grids, making it a sensible place to learn the rhythm of common clues. Solvers who prefer very short sessions can try The New York Times Mini Crosswords, Volume 1 instead.
Are large-print crossword books easier to read?
Larger type and grids can reduce the need to study small clues closely, though the puzzle difficulty still depends on the clues themselves. The Everything Easy Large-Print Crosswords Book, Volume 8 enlarges the clues, numbers, grids, and answers while keeping its 122 puzzles mild.
What is the difference between mini crosswords and Sunday crosswords?
The New York Times Mini Crosswords, Volume 1 uses small, quick grids designed for brief solving sessions. The New York Times Mega Book of Sunday Crosswords moves in the opposite direction with extra-large themed puzzles that invite more time at the page.
Are crossword puzzle books good for kids?
They can be when the vocabulary, clues, and progression suit the child's age. Crossword Puzzles for Kids is aimed at ages 9 to 12, begins with accessible grids, and increases the difficulty as the book continues.
Should I choose medium or hard crossword puzzles?
The New York Times Strictly Medium Crossword Puzzles Volume 1 uses Wednesday and Thursday grids for a middle level of challenge. The New York Times Seriously Hard Crossword Puzzles steps up to Friday and Saturday material when you want more demanding clues.
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