What’s the secret to designing a successful crossword puzzle? For Stella Zawistowski, the answer lies in letting the player enjoy the process of solving it. “To me, success is (when) people solve the ...

Puzzle writer Matt Jones, shown here in a provided photo, has been making crossword puzzles for almost 30 years. His first published crossword appeared in The New York Times when he was just 19. Matt ...

Crossword creator Anna Shechtman discusses the work that goes into puzzle-making for outlets like the New York Times and the New Yorker. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support ...

Look closely at the crossword puzzle in Wednesday’s New York Times. Although the name of the constructor is the last thing a cruciverbalist thinks about, today it’s the best part for Ashland amateur ...

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