Slate
Stephen Sondheim Didn’t Just Change Musicals Forever
6 min · · He also helped introduce the U.S. to a new kind of crossword · Shared by 172, including Jane
The New York Times
Desperate for Distraction
5 min · · When anxiety about airplane travel left her feeling out of control, Allison B. Kelly focused on solving crosswords. Chocolate helped, too. · Shared by 76, including Jane
The New York Times
‘Want to Join My Crossword Group Chat?’
9 min · · A new generation of crossword enthusiasts has changed the way that puzzles are discussed. And they are determined to make their pastime a space where all are welcome. · Shared by 82, including Jane
WIRED
What a Crossword AI Reveals About Humans' Way With Words
3 min · · Dr. Fill, a puzzle-solving automaton, came out victorious at last week's national tournament—but human solvers shouldn't throw in the towel just yet. · Shared by 424, including Nicolas Babin, Chris Heilmann codepo8@toot.cafe, Chris Brogan/Chief of Staff, Carl Zimmer, George M 🇪🇺, Esther Schindler, 🇺🇦Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer, Jane, Backchannel, Mike Tamir, PhD
Electric Literature
Literary Translations and Crossword Puzzles Are More Similar Than You Think
10 min · · My work as a translator and my hobby as a puzzle-maker share an understanding of language as a space for play · Shared by 137, including Mariella Petrigni 🌍 Translator, Jane
The Washington Post
For crossword constructors, an inclusivity debate: What’s ‘common knowledge’ and who decides?
· A passionate community of puzzle creators and devotees reckons daily with representation, one clue at a time. · Shared by 79, including Jane, Tamsen Webster, Message Strategist (she/her)
BBC News (World)
Cryptic crosswords: A puzzling British obsession
7 min · · Are these the ultimate brain teasers? Norman Miller explores the appeal of cryptic crosswords – containing mind-bending clues that offer unique Eureka moments. · Shared by 75, including Jane
insidehook.com
Are Crossword Puzzles the Key to Saving Print Media?
3 min · · Online games are the new frontier of old media, but that didn’t stop "The New Yorker" from introducing a print-edition crossword · Shared by 96, including Jane, Esther Schindler
The Philadelphia Inquirer
South Jersey teen is the youngest girl to create a New York Times crossword puzzle
3 min · · “I was really excited. It was surreal,” said Soleil Saint-Cyr, 17, a senior at the prestigious Lawrenceville School near Princeton. · Shared by 75, including Jane
PBS
Author David Leavitt on crossword puzzles, grief and ritual
1 min · · Sometimes it's the little things that get us through the hard times, and for many people crossword puzzles can serve as an escape. Author David Leavitt shares his humble opinion on the importance of… · Shared by 78, including Jane
youtube.com
Author David Leavitt on crossword puzzles, grief and ritual
· Sometimes it's the little things that get us through the hard times, and for many people crossword puzzles can serve as an escape. Author David Leavitt share...
The New York Times
My Journey to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
5 min · · A well-loved clipboard loaded with crossword puzzles became the rock one woman leaned on when her husband became critically ill. · Shared by 75, including Jane
The Pudding
Who’s in the Crossword?
7 min · · A look at representation and inclusivity in crossword puzzles. · Shared by 347, including Neil Lee, Dao Nguyen, Andy Cotgreave, Jane, Nathan Yau, Esther Schindler, Jonah Peretti
Psychology Today
On Crossword Puzzles, COVID, and George Floyd
3 min · · The importance of acceptance during turbulent times. · Shared by 76, including Jane
TIME
The Crossword Revolution Is Upon Us
8 min · · Crossword editor Erik Agard is proving that being inclusive doesn't have to be hard · Shared by 89, including Jane, Liv 😷