Tough as Nails Crosswords
Hands down, the best choice for a crossword buff
Get primed for 72 extra-challenging puzzles from the files of prolific crossword constructor Stella Zawistowski—her clues pop off the page with personality, bringing you into her world. You’ll find abundant references to RuPaul’s Drag Race, weightlifting, opera, Nintendo, and even some strong opinions about seafood. If you find her grids resistant to chipping away, don’t be discouraged—take your time, appreciate the layers of construction, and soon you’ll be admiring your perfect finish. Nailed it!
Stella Zawistowski has published more than 300 puzzles in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Games magazine, AVCX Crosswords, The Inkubator, and many others, and regularly writes mini crosswords for Vulture. She is a frequent top-10 finisher in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and has been the top-scoring woman competitor since 2017.
