Ever since a debate erupted over the merits of a clue whose answer was the word ‘illin’ in the New York Times crossword puzzle in January, obsessives of crossword master Will Shortz‘s diabolical work have carefully watched developments in the newest evolution of what may be the most famous daily puzzle game in Western Civilization. Today, another brave, daring step is taken. Read More
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Ah, yes: The Monday New York Times crossword puzzle, routinely mocked by seasoned crossword freaks as the province of entry-level puzzle-doers and amateur intellects. In today’s puzzle, however, those who regularly frequent the blank box page may observe an interesting redundancy, and on a technical level, an inaccuracy. Involving rappers. Read More
There’s got to be a clever pun about crossovers here somewhere.
Will Shortz, The New York Times crosswords editor who recently promised to donate his 20,000 puzzle books to Indiana University, will be appearing in this week’s episode of The Simpsons (along with prolific puzzle maker Merl Reagle, according to The Hartford Read More
Here’s what may be New York City’s first-ever real estate crossword puzzle. It’s on page 162 of the current edition of The Real Deal magazine.
