Here’s Why The Times’s First Crossword Is Nearly Impossible to Solve Today

The New York Times ran its first-ever crossword puzzle 84 years ago. Titled “Headlines and Footnotes,” the grid — 23 rows stacked neatly with a smattering of black boxes — boasted the bylines of Charles Erlenkotter,

Play Stan Newman's Daily Crossword Puzzle - Newsday

Get our daily and Sunday Crossword puzzle. F.A.Q.. Read a message from Stan and watch a video of him discussing his tenure of 30-plus years editing crossword puzzles for Newsday. For puzzle books signed by Stan,
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Crossword Puzzle Trivia: Surprising Facts and History

Discover quirky facts about crosswords—their origin story, the panic they caused in WW2, and the school that offered a major in puzzles. #MarlowPBS

USA TODAY PLAY adds MidGrid puzzle to daily crossword lineup

The new grid is a happy medium offering between USA TODAY PLAY's existing puzzles, and will live on the site's dedicated crossword page.

Gazillions Crossword Clue

Answer help for Divide the Loot, featuring one of today's clues: Gazillions, from USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle creators.

Woman Thought She Was Solving a “New York Times ”Crossword. It Was Actually a Surprise Proposal with Hidden Clues (Exclusive)

Laine Hirn and Amanda Hill say the iconic daily crossword has been a major part of their relationship since they met in college more than five years ago

Magic potion Crossword Clue

Answer help for Divide the Loot, featuring one of today's clues: Magic potion, from USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle creators.