Wall Street Journal Puzzles and Crosswords

The theme squares are signaled for us in today’s grid: Three partly shaded entries, each intersected by arcing circled squares. Telegraphed theme squares can also be a personal preference, but I argue that in this case, they pay off for the revealer in an especially satisfying way.

“In a poll, 64% of Americans felt that the New York Times Crossword is the hardest to complete,” followed by The Washington Post at 19% and USA Today at 13%. Whether you’re taking your first steps into crosswords or seeking the ultimate challenge ...

After a rare NYT crossword error, some puzzlers are turning to Sunday Club, a monthly puzzle paper filled with crosswords, games, and illustrations.

Cryptic crosswords may seem baffling at first, but they follow consistent, learnable rules. By recognizing clue structures, applying targeted tactics, and practicing regularly, solvers can boost both speed and accuracy. Combining proven puzzle strategies ...

On a chilly January night in 1924, fledgling publisher Richard Simon was having dinner with his Aunt Wixie when she asked if he knew where she could buy a book of crossword puzzles. None existed. At the time, the crossword was little more than a decade old ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Like tournament crosswords, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously. Now, let's delve ...

The Marlow Murder Club’s Judith Potts isn’t the first literary sleuth to enjoy a good word puzzle—Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse and Dorothy L. Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey had a penchant for crosswords, too. But these puzzles are more than just a ...

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In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Feature of some crosswords, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously. Now, let's delve ...