"New York Times Crossword Editor Will Shortz Recovering From Stroke"

Will Shortz, the renowned crossword puzzle editor of the New York Times and NPR's "puzzlemaster," is recovering from a stroke he suffered in February. Shortz, 71, has been absent from NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday" and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. He expressed his progress and eagerness to return to creating new puzzles soon. Shortz has been a prominent figure in the world of crossword puzzles and has been a beloved presence on NPR since 1987.