When I started solving the Times Crossword in earnest as a teenager in the 1980s, the clues I found toughest were about what ...

THURSDAY PUZZLE — John Kugelman has achieved something exceptional in today’s crossword, and it’s not an exaggeration to say ...

Mr. Newton created such a memorable puzzle that its reverberations continue to this day. To quote Caitlin Lovinger in this ...

So when the revealer tells us that “Bingo!” is [a possible cry after hearing the calls hidden in the answers to the starred ...

17A. Once you’ve solved enough tricky puzzles, you’ll start to recognize the words that constructors love to play on in clues ...

Kiran Pandey, today’s constructor, seems to understand digital life, having introduced DMED, for direct messaged, to the New ...

I first got into solving the New York Times Crossword five years ago, during the lockdown phase of the coronavirus pandemic. Puzzle mania was sweeping the nation and, unlike jigsaw puzzles, crosswords ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...

Kareem Ayas shows some affection. By Sam Corbin THURSDAY PUZZLE — Valentine’s Day is upon us, solvers. How you celebrate the occasion is up to you — whether you choo-choo-choose to send mash notes, ...

Ian Livengood gives us a sense of direction. By Tom Wright-Piersanti I’m an editor of The Morning newsletter and run the Weekly News Quiz. MONDAY PUZZLE — My crossword journey began 20 years ago. The ...

And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too! Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle ...

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, March 22 ...