The Riddles of the Sphinx. By Anna Shechtman.HarperOne; 288 pages; $29.99 and £22. W hat is a three-letter word for “preppy, party-loving, egotistical male, in modern lingo”? Answer: “Bro ...

Life is hectic. Doing word puzzles such as the initial letter logic ones may help make your daily hassles more bearable. They are their own reward.