Tag: New York Times

Cracking the Cinematic Code: Director Kurosawa and the Art of the Crossword Clue There’s nothing quite like the feeling of settling down with a fresh...

Today, we’re diving into a true brain-teaser, a crossword clue that’s a puzzle within a puzzle: “(Bucks’ (lady’s (roadside stopover) title) mates)“. If you’ve ever...

Welcome back, fellow word-wranglers and puzzle aficionados! There are some crossword clues that just sparkle, not just because of their clever wordplay, but because they...

Hello fellow word wranglers and puzzle enthusiasts! What a day for a crossword, eh? There are some days when a puzzle feels like a simple...

There are some crossword clues that just stick with you, aren’t there? Not because they’re impossibly difficult, but because they capture a slice of life...

Every seasoned crossword solver knows that feeling. You’re cruising through your daily crossword, filling in answers with satisfying clicks, when suddenly you hit a wall....

The grid can sometimes present a single, unassuming phrase that manages to encapsulate an entire universe of meaning, sparking a profound internal debate. Such is...

The moment a particularly evocative phrase appears in a grid, it doesn’t just sit there; it sparks a cascade of possibilities. Take the recent appearance...

Remember those heady days of high school? The hallways buzzing, the lockers slamming, and that annual rite of passage: the yearbook. More than just a...

The digital age has gifted us countless ways to challenge our grey matter, from intricate escape rooms to the daily mental workout of a well-craftedcrossword...