All articles tagged with #nyt crossword
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Jesse Guzman debuts his third NYT crossword puzzle, featuring challenging clues, inventive grid design, and eccentric entries like Bowser, Koopa Troopa, Angelica, and Celine Dion, showcasing his creative approach to puzzle construction.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The New York Times has released the answers for its crossword puzzle dated November 5, 2024. Additionally, the publication has updated its Terms of Sale, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy, encouraging users to review these changes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Digital Trends
The New York Times offers a variety of word games, but its daily crossword remains the most popular. For those struggling with today's puzzle, all the answers are provided in the article.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Adam Wagner's NYT crossword puzzle for May 23, 2024, features shaded squares to help solvers identify the theme, a decision made by puzzle editors to enhance clarity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
In the New York Times crossword puzzle for March 14, 2024, created by Jeffrey Martinovic, the theme revolves around Pi Day, featuring the Greek letter pi (π) and honoring mathematical figures like Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. The puzzle highlights the history of Pi Day, which was first celebrated in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium and later recognized by the House of Representatives in 2009. Players are encouraged to enjoy the occasion responsibly and indulge in desserts other than cake.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The New York Times crossword puzzle for February 19, 2024, created by Adam Wagner, features a theme where the first word of each starred clue counts the syllables in its second word, adding an extra layer of complexity to the puzzle. Puzzle editor Sam Ezersky describes it as having "lots of fancy footwork" and "a nice mix of phrases," making it a challenging but engaging solve for crossword enthusiasts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Ella Dershowitz's Valentine's Day crossword in the New York Times features shaded letters spelling out "LOVE," with each letter containing a term for loving affection: ROMANCE, FONDNESS, PASSION, and RESPECT. The puzzle serves as a lighthearted escape from the demands of the day, offering a playful and thematic challenge for solvers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Samuel A. Donaldson, a law professor in Georgia, returns with his 39th crossword in The New York Times, featuring a theme where two entries lie next to each other on the same row. The puzzle includes wordplay with clues like "Highway crossing" (PASSOVER) which, when flipped, becomes OVERPASS, adding an extra layer of complexity to the Thursday puzzle.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Victor Barocas's 20th crossword for The New York Times features common expressions that have been altered, such as "LOVE DONE" for "LOVED ONE" and "CHIME DIN" for "CHIMED IN." The puzzle's revealer, "MOVE DOVER," hints at the need to change the answers to the starred clues, adding an extra layer of complexity to the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Sam Ezersky's Thursday New York Times crossword puzzle features a theme centered around "mercury," with clues hinting at various interpretations of the word. The puzzle is described as fairly gentle by Thursday standards, making it accessible for those who typically struggle with more challenging crosswords. Ezersky, known for his tricky constructions, offers a playful and imaginative grid that includes clues such as "Mercury is in this" for GLASS THERMOMETER and "Mercury" in RETROGRADE. The puzzle also pays homage to Freddie Mercury and the Phoenix Mercury basketball team.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The New York Times crossword for January 24, 2024, constructed by John-Clark Levin, features a theme related to winter underwear, with the term "Winter underwear" appearing four times in the puzzle. The crossword column also mentions the recent snowfall in New York City and encourages solvers to tackle the puzzle without breaking their streak.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The New York Times crossword for Jan. 10, 2024, featured a theme where letters in common expressions were swapped out for one another, revealed by the "Preschool teacher’s mantra" SHARING IS CARING. The puzzle was constructed by Chloe Revery and Alissa Revness and included clever wordplay and tricky clues. The constructors shared their insights and collaborative process, highlighting their different strengths and approaches.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The New York Times crossword puzzle for December 22, 2023, was created by Brooke Husic and Brendan Emmett Quigley. The puzzle features a unique collaboration filled with interesting entries and clever clues. Solvers found it challenging but refreshing, as the puzzle had a different voice compared to the usual Times puzzles. Tricky clues included hidden proper nouns, wordplay, and hints at the last letters of words. Overall, it was an exhilarating and enjoyable crossword experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The New York Times crossword puzzle for October 16, 2023, was created by constructors Michael Lieberman and Andrea Carla Michaels, who designed it to challenge fans' expertise in cinema. The themed entries in the puzzle are names of physically fit movie stars, and the revealer is "MOVIE BUFFS," which describes both fans of films and the stars themselves. The puzzle also includes some tricky clues, such as the use of "buff" to mean enthusiasm or savvy, and the term "buttinskies" to mean gossips. The constructors collaborated on this puzzle after meeting at the 2023 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The New York Times crossword puzzle for October 5, 2023, created by Daniel Bodily, featured a theme where the answers to starred clues were inverted versions of common phrases. The puzzle encouraged solvers to think about clues in a different way and provided an entertaining challenge. Tricky clues included references to bail, GMOs, payola, clip-on ties, and the swing era in music. Additionally, the article mentioned a weekly Friday crossword with more accessible clues available through the Easy Mode newsletter.