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The Crossword
A puzzle that ranges in difficulty, with the occasional theme.
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The Crossword: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Best Actress winner for “Poor Things”: nine letters.
By Caitlin Reid
Mini Crossword
The Mini
A bite-size crossword, for a quick diversion.
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The Mini Crossword: Friday, April 19, 2024
Part of the body that includes the rib cage: five letters.
By Kate Chin Park
Name Drop
Name Drop
Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer?
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Name Drop Pack: And the Oscar Goes To . . .
Can you guess the identities of these nine Oscar-winning actors, past and present?
By The New Yorker
Name Drop Pack: Music Legends
Can you guess the identities of these nine Grammy nominees, past and present?
By The New Yorker
Name Drop Pack: Names of 2023
Can you guess the identities of nine people who made headlines this year?
By The New Yorker
Name Drop Pack: Moguls and Money-Makers
Can you guess the identities of these seven titans of industry?
By The New Yorker
Cryptic Crossword
The Cryptic Crossword
A puzzle for lovers of wily wordplay.
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The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Fit last of coconut inside brown rum (7).
By Patrick Berry
The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, March 3, 2024
Teaches Egyptian boy king essentials of Norse (6).
By Lily Geller
Beginner-Friendly Cryptic No. 1
We’ve added some hints and explainers to make this puzzle a little less cryptic.
By Paolo Pasco
Beginner-Friendly Cryptic No. 2
We’ve added some hints to make this puzzle a little less cryptic.
By Neville Fogarty
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From the Cartoons & Puzzles Issue
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Seeing Stars Picture Puzzle
Decipher the names of nine New York celebrities.
By Suerynn Lee and Liz Maynes-Aminzade
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Lost in Central Park
Solve your way out to reveal a cartoon caption.
By Patrick Berry
How to Play
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Introducing the New Yorker Mini Crossword
Take a little break with our new bite-size brainteaser.
By Liz Maynes-Aminzade
Puzzles & Games Dept.
A Starter Pack for the Cryptic-Crossword Curious
Learn how to solve our wiliest word puzzle with this beginner-friendly collection.
By Andy Kravis