Frank Longo Explained

Frank Longo is an American puzzle creator, and author of over 90 books,^[1] which have sold over 2 million copies.^[2]

Longo is known for creating unusual crosswords, such as one on a 50x50 grid,^{[3] [4]} the Jumbo Puzzles compilation of 29x29 puzzles^[5] and is the creator and author of The New York Times Spelling Bee anagram puzzle.^[6]

Longo is noted as an influence by several puzzle creators, including Brendan Emmett Quigley^[7] and Joanne Sullivan.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Frank Longo Books - Biography and List of Works - Author of '10 X 10 Sudoku'. biblio.co.uk.
2. Web site: Frank Longo | Authors | Macmillan. US Macmillan.
3. Web site: The story behind The New York Times' largest and most ambitious crossword puzzle. Nick. Statt. December 18, 2016. The Verge.
4. Web site: It's Follow-Up Friday: Gems from 2016 edition!. January 6, 2017.
5. Web site: Jumbo Crossword — by Frank Longo.
6. Web site: In Praise of the New York Times Spelling Bee. Roy. Parvin. July 20, 2018. Medium.
7. Web site: Slush Pile Magazine. Slush Pile Magazine.
8. Web site: 5 Questions with Crossword Constructor Joanne Sullivan. October 12, 2017.