Solvers who are ready for something hard will relish these tough crosswords. Every clue offers an extra touch of difficulty--a little twist or mind-bending pun that takes a bit of thought to figure out. Some are international, others historical, and still more feature some interesting, not commonly known trivia. Try to come up with the answers for these: "1636 Dutch acquisition," "Target of a bang-up job?" and "Spy exchanged for Gary Powers." It's a real brain workout. Answers: Aruba, Dent, and Abel.

An accompaniment to a good cup of coffee or tea is sure to become a hit with solvers - just like 'Sit & Solves'. So take a break, and relax with four great new mug-shaped, high-quality crosswords, word searches, and logic conundrums.

It's the best of both! Finally a crossword omnibus that packs hours of puzzling fun into one portable package. And there's nothing like the thrill of solving a particualrly clever crossword! * 150 challenging New York Times crosswords * Portable and perfect for solving on the go * Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz

Ready, setrip out a page, sharpen those pencils, and "GO! "These stimulating crosswordsmore than 150 of themwill provide loads of fun while giving the mind a great workout. Having a puzzle close by all the time is simpler than ever with this "Flip Side" collection. The crosswords range from user-friendly to tricky and subtle, so there s something right for every level. Wake up the brain in the morning with such easy clues as Edinburgh native (just four letters). Once you re all warmed up and ready to go, try answering the harder ones like Ferrara family name ("Este") and "Winter of Artifice" novelist (Nin). Every oneeven the cranium-crushersis perfectly sized for a short trip."

With clues ranging from famous people and movies to fun word play, this work contains over 150 crossword puzzles. It is suitable for beginners and experienced puzzle lovers alike.

Film buffs will be thrilled with this newest entry in the blockbuster (2.5 million copies sold) "Sit & Solve"(R) series. It's jam-packed with Tinseltown-related crosswords that will test the knowledge of even devoted cinephiles. Stars, directors, screenplays, studios, movie masterpieces, Hollywood trivia: it's all here. Plus, these puzzles have been assembled by crossword legend David J. Kahn, whose creations have dazzled millions via "The New York Times." If puzzle books got Academy Awards(R), this one would bring home the statuette!

Are you tough enough? Only for the bravest crossword solvers, this collection contains 75 fiendish Saturday puzzles! Put your solving skills to the ultimate test and see if you're tough enogh for these devious puzzles. Features: -Seventy-five of the Times' toughest puzzles -Portable format is perfect for travel or solving at home -Edited by the biggest name in crosswords, Will Shortz.