What’s the secret to designing a successful crossword puzzle? For Stella Zawistowski, the answer lies in letting the player enjoy the process of solving it. “To me, success is (when) people solve the ...

Puzzle writer Matt Jones, shown here in a provided photo, has been making crossword puzzles for almost 30 years. His first published crossword appeared in The New York Times when he was just 19. Matt ...

Crossword creator Anna Shechtman discusses the work that goes into puzzle-making for outlets like the New York Times and the New Yorker. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support ...

How your daily crossword could subtly be affecting your political views - In a new book, a veteran crossword constructor ...

What’s a nine-letter word for a significant event? Try milestone. Longtime crossword constructor Bernice Gordon is marking two big ones: She turned 100 on Saturday, and The New York Times published ...

Does “thirst trap” pass the “on fleek” test? And other questions a crossword creator must answer. A puzzle is, it's like the fingerprint of a constructor. They're gonna put words that they like. And ...

Longtime crossword constructor Bernice Gordon born on Jan. 11, 1914, poses for a portrait with her dictionaries at her home, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, in Philadelphia. The New York Times is scheduled ...