crossword
noun
cross·word
ˈkrȯs-ˌwərd 
: a puzzle in which words are filled into a pattern of numbered squares in answer to correspondingly numbered clues and in such a way that the words read across and down
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SUDOKU
Play the USA TODAY Sudoku Game.
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USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The New York Times Best of Saturday Crosswords Got a grandparent who spends a weekend morning with a cup of coffee (or tea) and the crossword?
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
The People's Princess 30 Across New People Puzzler crosswords go live every Friday and our archives are always available.
—Robyn Weintraub, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Ask our puzzle editors your burning crossword questions.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The writer and crossword constructor Anna Shechtman knows that casting such a pastime as political might sound ridiculous.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2024
Like the analyst’s couch, the crossword became an unexpected site for disclosing and disciplining the drives of libido.
—Anna Shechtman, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
In today’s crossword, Trent H. Evans gives us the runaround, using a distinctive theme style.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
While the Times sometimes has a nod to current events in its other games, such as the crossword, there’s more context overall.
—Saira Mueller, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The New York Times Best of Saturday Crosswords Got a grandparent who spends a weekend morning with a cup of coffee (or tea) and the crossword?
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
The People's Princess 30 Across New People Puzzler crosswords go live every Friday and our archives are always available.
—Robyn Weintraub, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Ask our puzzle editors your burning crossword questions.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The writer and crossword constructor Anna Shechtman knows that casting such a pastime as political might sound ridiculous.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2024
Like the analyst’s couch, the crossword became an unexpected site for disclosing and disciplining the drives of libido.
—Anna Shechtman, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
In today’s crossword, Trent H. Evans gives us the runaround, using a distinctive theme style.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
While the Times sometimes has a nod to current events in its other games, such as the crossword, there’s more context overall.
—Saira Mueller, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
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