The New Year crossword puzzle printable is a fun and educational activity perfect for kicking off the holiday season with kids. This engaging puzzle combines the excitement of New Year traditions with ...

The Christmas crossword puzzle printable has become one of my favorite go-to activities during the holiday season. It’s the perfect mix of fun and learning, keeping kids entertained while sneaking in ...

The cool thing about puzzles is that there’s not a straightforward trajectory to it—there's no puzzle school. You just get to it by being a fan. I joined the Times in 2020 as a crossword editor.

Is a Movie About Electing a Pope Allowed to Be This Entertaining? Conclave combines the pulp velocity of a great airport read with the gravitas of high drama.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Part of a dictionary entry,” tests your knowledge of dictionaries and asks you to find a word that you’d see under the word definitions. It’s time to ...

Isn't this puzzle well-mannered? This is a fine set of theme answers. My favorite of the bunch is SPELL CHECK, which rises to the top as a result of its playful clue. Thank you, Lindsay ...

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OPEN IT (3D: Request from someone who hands you a pickle jar) SNL (8D: NBC show that launched many comedians' careers) OREO (54D: "Twist, lick, dunk" cookie) ...