"Jan. 5, 2024: Solving the NYT Crossword Puzzle Mysteries"

David P. Williams released the third crossword puzzle in his series inspired by Wallace Stevens's poem "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird," maintaining the same 66-word grid design as his previous puzzles. The connection between the puzzles and the poem's stanzas remains elusive, but the series is planned to include 13 puzzles, mirroring the poem's structure. The latest puzzle features fun fill and tricky clues, with clever wordplay and references that challenge and entertain solvers.