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Will Shortz's Mind Games: 100 Alphabet Riddles: 100 Alphabet Riddles

by Will Shortz

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AlbakiReads Editorial A compact collection of initial-letter word puzzles

A compact collection of initial-letter word puzzles

Built around a simple constraint, these 100 alphabet riddles ask solvers to identify familiar two-word expressions whose words share a specified pair of initials. Clues range across everyday objects, sports, descriptions, and broader vocabulary, with each answer fitting the same-letter prompt. The format foregrounds verbal association and phrase recall: a short clue, a pair of initials, and a matching expression. Edited by Will Shortz, the collection presents all-new puzzles in a paperback format designed for easy portability.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Puzzle fans who enjoy wordplay based on initials and familiar phrases
  • Crossword and brainteaser enthusiasts seeking short, self-contained challenges
  • Adults looking for a portable puzzle book

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WordplayInitial-letter puzzlesVocabularyTwo-word phrasesBrainteasers

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Book Overview Will Shortz, NPR's Puzzlemaster, has been challenging and entertaining puzzle fans for years. Now he starts a new series of word games an...

Will Shortz, NPR's Puzzlemaster, has been challenging and entertaining puzzle fans for years. Now he starts a new series of word games and brainteaser books: Mind Games! The first volume, Alphabet Riddles, contains 100 of his popular initial puzzles where every answer is a familiar two-word phrase having the same pair of initials. For example, using the initials S & B:
*What's kicked at the World Cup [SOCCER BALL]
*Portable advertising sign [SANDWICH BOARD]
*Shade of hair that's reddish yellow [STRAWBERRY BLOND]
*God [SUPREME BEING]

Features:
- 100 all-new Alphabet Riddles
- Created by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz
- Convenient portable format

Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 128 | Language: English | Publisher: ST MARTINS PR | ISBN: 0312382731
FormatPaperback
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0312382731
EAN9780312382735
PublisherST MARTINS PR
Publication Date2008-08-05
EditionFirst Edition
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.31 Pounds
Length8.0 Inches
Width5.0 Inches
Height0.6 Inches
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