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NYTimes Touch Screen Crossword Puzzles

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By Dave Fisher, About.com

NYTimes Touch Screen Xwords

NYTimes Touch Screen Crossword Puzzles

Excalibur Electronics

The Bottom Line

Definitely a great gift for the crossword fan who commutes to work or the business traveller on cross-country flights. The perfect Father's Day gift for the crossword lovin' Poppa in your life.

Pros

  • 1,000 NYTimes crossword puzzles
  • Light-weight, ultra-thin
  • Sturdy aluminum case

Cons

  • A little pricey
  • Can't reload with new puzzles

Description

  • Select from multiple levels of difficulty.
  • A touch of the stylus gives clues and spell-checks.
  • Hint button for letter, word, or the whole puzzle.
  • Timer allows you to compete against yourself or others

Guide Review - NYTimes Touch Screen Crossword Puzzles

If you like to solve crossword puzzles but you don't have the time to sit down with paper and pencil, this little gizmo will give you many hours of 'solving-on-the-fly'. And you can't go wrong with crosswords from the New York Times. All puzzles are edited by Will Shortz whose contemporary cluing style and appreciation of wit and wordplay guarantee a quality puzzling experience.
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