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Ready for a fun brain workout? You've come to the right place! Acrostics by Cyn features three unique puzzle series, for solvers of every age and skill level:
CynAcrostics: Eclectic — and slightly eccentric — themed quotation puzzles guaranteed to get your "cynapses" firing
American Acrostics: American history, culture, and trivia themed quotation puzzles
AnimaCrostics: Easy, animal-themed quotation puzzles for kids!
Happy Solving!
Cynthia (Cyn) Morris
American Acrostics Volume 1:
U.S. History 101
Think history is boring? Think again. American Acrostics quotation puzzles have been making history fun for thousands of solvers since 2011!
The puzzles in Volume 1 include little-known facts, humorous anecdotes, and philosophical musings about this remarkable country of ours.
Solve the 50 puzzles in order, and the American story will emerge — from the Revolution to the Information Age.
American Acrostics Volume 2:
American Ingenuity
American Acrostics are back, with 50 more puzzles that bring history to life, and make it fun!
Volume 2 pays homage to American ingenuity — and to the men, women, and children who invented everything from the toaster to traffic light to the television.
Solve the 50 puzzles in this book to take a fascinating journey through time and technology!
CynAcrostics Volume 1: Say What?
Which actress carries puzzle books in her purse wherever she goes? What singer claims to be recognizable by his hair alone? Which Italian city bans pet owners from keeping goldfish in curved bowls? What’s the secret to winning at chess?
These are just a few of the surprising things you’ll learn in CynAcrostics Volume 1: Say What? The 50 puzzles in this volume feature original, individually-themed puzzles whose quotation solutions share the wit and wisdom of an eclectic assortment of bestselling authors — including actors, adventurers, scientists, journalists, comedians, and musicians.
Seasoned solvers will love this modern take on the classic acrostic puzzle, and newcomers are sure to be hooked in no time on this fresh, funny, and thought-provoking series.
AnimaCrostics Volume 1:
Curious Critters
Why do penguins waddle? What's the only mammal that can fly? Which animals have ears on their knees? How many quills does a porcupine have?
The answers are here in AnimaCrostics Volume 1: Curious Critters. You'll even learn about parrot puke, termite turds, and fish farts. Yes, fish farts. But only if you're clever enough to conquer all the clues...
Note: AnimaCrostics are designed for kids age 9-12, but younger children can solve them, too, with the help of an adult or older child.
CynAcrostics Volume 2: Reel-y?
Most of us are familiar with famous film quotes like “Go ahead, make my day,” “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn,” and “Here’s looking at you, kid.”
But what about lesser-known quotes from movies and TV series? Plenty of them are poignant, insightful, or hilarious, too — and well worth sharing.
In a brief departure from the usual book-based quotation puzzles, CynAcrostics Volume 2: Reel-y?, features 50 quotation solutions from films such as A Fish Called Wanda, Bull Durham, and The Accidental Tourist, and TV series such as Seinfeld, Northern Exposure, and The Office.
These puzzles were constructed with TV and film buffs in mind, but you need not be a cinephile to solve them. So sharpen your pencil, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for hours of "cyntillating" fun with CynAcrostics!
AnimaCrostics Volume 2:
Baffling Beasts
How much bamboo does a panda eat? Which animals giggle when they're tickled? What mammal's tongue weighs as much as an elephant? Why do zebras have stripes?
AnimaCrostics are back, with 50 all-new puzzles in Volume 2: Baffling Beasts. This time, you'll also learn fun facts about things like dog dreams, whale songs, and hippo poop. Yes, hippo poop. But only if you're clever enough to conquer all the clues...
Note: AnimaCrostics are designed for kids age 9-12, but younger children can solve them, too, with the help of an adult or older child.
American Acrostics Volume 3:
Puzzling Tales from the White House
American Acrostics Volume 3: Puzzling Tales from the White House, features little-known tales about our American presidents and their families.
From Dolley Madison's outrageous turbans and Louisa Adams' insatiable desire for chocolates to Calvin Coolidge's window shopping escapades and Richard Nixon's bizarre (and short-lived) White House police uniform design, the antics of our White House denizens are sure to keep you laughing as you solve.
CynAcrostics Volume 4: My Word!
Why do we call a honeymoon a honeymoon? Where did the expressions, "putting on the dog" and "all washed up" come from? Did you know we had dashboards long before we had cars? What's one of the shortest but most powerful words in the English language?
These questions and more are answered in the quotation solutions to CynAcrostics Volume 4: My Word!, which features 50 original puzzles meticulously crafted by "acrostaholic" Cynthia (Cyn) Morris.
If you love words — and challenging, clever word puzzles — sharpen your pencil, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for hours of "cyntillating" fun with CynAcrostics!
American Acrostics Volume 4: The Puzzling States of the Union
Which state has a law against letting a donkey sleep in your bathtub? Which state capitol is heated by a geothermal well? Which state holds barstool races every February?
You'll learn the answers to these questions and more in American Acrostics Volume 4, The Puzzling States of the Union.
So sharpen your pencil and get ready to take a fun — and challenging! — tour of all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C.
The links on this page will take you directly to Amazon.com, where most people buy my books. You can also find my books at BarnesAndNoble.com, and Powells.com.
If you prefer solving acrostics on your smartphone or tablet, you can find my puzzles on the Egghead Games Acrostics app for Apple or Android devices — just click here to get started!
Happy Solving!
CynAcrostics Volume 3: You Don't Say?
Curiosity. Wagging dog tails. Gratitude. Chaos. Bird brains. Ghostwriters. Aging. Introverts. Adulting. Fairy tales.
These are just a few of the topics covered by the 50 puzzles in CynAcrostics Volume 3: You Don’t Say?, featuring quotation solutions from bestselling authors in the news, in the arts and sciences, and in the public eye.
Each original puzzle is individually-themed, adding an extra level of fun for eagle-eyed solvers on the lookout for clues and answers related to the quotation solution.
Are you up to the challenge? Then sharpen your pencil, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for hours of "cyntillating" fun with CynAcrostics!
American Acrostics Volume 6: Puzzling American Culture
From what we eat and wear to how we spend our money and our leisure time, Americans have developed a unique culture that binds us together despite our many differences.
The 50 themed quotation puzzles in American Acrostics Volume 6 take a fun, funny look at the idiosyncrasies that make us who we are.
Solve them in order to take a puzzling journey that's as American as baseball and apple pie!
American Acrostics Volume 5: Puzzling Holidays and Celebrations
Did you know there's a special day set aside each year to be in a bad mood? Or a day to do everything in reverse? There's even a day to celebrate ice cream...
The 51 puzzles in American Acrostics Volume 5 cover a wide range of well-known holidays and celebrations from America's many diverse cultures, plus several of our slightly eccentric, lesser-known observances.
So sharpen your pencil and get ready to learn fun facts about the traditions you treasure, and maybe even discover a few new favorites!
American Acrostics Volume 7: Puzzling Explorers and Adventurers
Which American explorer tried – but failed – to walk around the world? What American heiress eschewed a life of ease to explore the Arctic? Who was the first African American astronaut in space?
You'll learn the answers to these questions and more when you solve the 50 original puzzles in American Acrostics Volume 7: Puzzling Explorers and Adventurers.
Sound like fun? Then sharpen your pencil and get ready to discover fascinating facts about the men and women who have traveled to the "four corners of the earth" – and beyond.
Just Published!
CynAcrostics Volume 5: My Word! Part 2 is now available on Amazon!
Why do we call a diploma a diploma? Where did the expressions "taken aback," "footloose and fancy free," and “apple pie order” come from? What do an easel and a donkey have in common? What’s a blatteroon, an ephemeromorph, a mondegreen, or an expergefactor?
These questions and more are answered in the quotation solutions to CynAcrostics Volume 5: My Word! Part 2, which features 50 original puzzles meticulously crafted by "acrostaholic" Cynthia (Cyn) Morris.
If you love words — and challenging, clever word puzzles — sharpen your pencil, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for more hours of "cyntillating" fun with CynAcrostics!
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American Acrostics Volume 8: Puzzling American Authors
CynAcrostics Volume 5: My Word, Part 2! was just published in October, and I'm already hard at work on my next volume of acrostic puzzles.
American Acrostics Volume 8: Puzzling American Authors, is based on quotation solutions containing little-known facts about 50 of America's best-known authors.
I'm having a blast creating it, and look forward to sharing it with you in 2020!