If the clue is "crossword puzzle superstar," you might be tempted to pencil in "oxymoron." But Will Shortz is exactly that – a crossword celebrity. New York Times crossword puzzle editor since 1993 ...

The name of Nuala Considine had somehow escaped me until this week, when I found it among the answers in a cryptic crossword. The crossword was one of those sado-masochistic puzzles (in the Spectator ...

He is the Star’s new crossword puzzle maker, a role the late Merl Reagle filled since the launch of this section nearly 20 years ago. “If Merl’s not the greatest, he’s in the top five,” says Agard.

Crossword constructors volunteer their time to help underrepresented populations get published. By Deb Amlen One not-so-well-kept secret on the puzzle-making side of the business is that your favorite ...

The New York Times Crossword editor celebrates his 30th year in a job many would love to have. Credit...Arthur Mount Supported by By Deb Amlen Crossword Challenge: We’ve republished the Nov. 21 ...

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