Ms. Cohen’s excellent crossword year continues with today’s puzzle, a smooth Friday challenge that’s chock-full of sparkling ...

Pat died a few years ago, but I always think of her when I pick up a crossword first thing in the morning. I’m far more ...

Outside of the brief period when seemingly everyone on the internet was obsessed with playing and talking about Wordle, word games don’t tend to be the most exciting games around. But they’re sure ...

“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 ...

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, ...

Daily crosswords aren’t just a pastime—they’re a mental workout that blends fun, challenge, and learning. From The New York Times’ legendary grids to free online options, there’s a puzzle for every ...