When the exacting Maleska became the Times’ crossword editor in 1977, he helped burnish the puzzle’s reputation for good. As ...

Completing a modern-day crossword ... In the same puzzle, clues such as “Neighbor of Lebanon” (PALESTINE) and “‘Alki’ for Washington state” (MOTTO) ignore reality in order to advance ...

Here's today's NYT Mini Crossword answer. These answers will help you solve New York Times' popular crossword game, Mini ...

When The New Yorker débuted a weekly crossword puzzle, back in 2018, we hoped that it would give our readers an outlet for “pleasurable procrastination.” Six years (and possibly a few missed ...

Crossword puzzle books make great gifts for those who like to tackle challenges and work their brain. They're easy to buy and wrap — or tuck into a stocking — and make for an affordable but ...