Down & Across

The game of quick-thinking wordplay presented by Will Shortz, NPR's puzzlemaster and crossword editor of the New York Times.

Down & Across is a fast, competitive word game for anyone who loves Scrabble or Bananagrams. Draw your letter tiles, roll the clue dice, and be the first person to come up with a two-word crossword to fit the clues!

  • Easy to learn and play
  • Great for the whole family!
  • For 1-4 players, ages 10 and over
  • Includes 60 letter tiles, 17 score counters, 4 clue dice, and game guide

About the Author

Will Shortz is the crossword editor of the New York Times, founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and the puzzlemaster for NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday." He lives in Pleasantville, New York.

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