The NYT crossword for September 22, 2025, features a 'Simpsons'-themed puzzle with the recurring sound 'D'OH!' at the end of multiple answers, including Bordeaux, Trudeau, Super Nintendo, and cookie dough, celebrating the show's enduring cultural impact and clever wordplay.
The article reviews a creatively designed Sunday crossword puzzle themed around Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, featuring intricate grid art, black square arrangements, and references to animation and classic cartoons, highlighting the constructor's innovative approach and thematic elements.
A detailed overview of a Sunday crossword puzzle themed around an escape room, featuring a complex key word puzzle derived from thematic clues and a personal note from the constructors about their creative process and family involvement.
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.