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 ...

A crossword clue can be debated with the kind of fervor normally reserved for corporatist propaganda and outright racism.

Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. There are two types: Riddler Express for those of you who want ...

The conspiracy theory writes itself. Start looking, and you’ll notice how many New York Times crossword puzzles are co-constructed (the preferred term for what most people would refer to as co-written ...

Puzzlers of the heartland will put their skills to the test at the Midwest Crossword Tournament. Solving a crossword is typically a pretty relaxing pastime. Puzzlers can linger over clues while ...