A conversation with this year’s speed-solving champion, Paolo Pasco

In her new book, Anna Shechtman argues for puzzles that reflect a broader sense of common knowledge.

"If I could only do one thing my whole life … it would be to make crosswords.” Life in Black and White is a series of four beautifully shot documentaries featuring people who work in "black and white." Andrea Carla Michaels is passionate about words, and has been constructing crossword puzzles for decades. 

A conversation with Deb Amlen, New York Times crossword puzzler extraordinaire

We’re expanding our puzzles to the weekend, and launching a new feature so that you can play with friends.

Reading, puzzles, and physical activity strengthen the mind in different ways.

It doesn’t have the richness of a crossword, but I play it religiously.

We made a cozy new corner of the internet for smart people who like words.

Changing your perception and withholding your attention are great ways of regaining control over online abuse.

The future of puzzling is as fluid as the English language itself.