For many puzzle enthusiasts, the day begins or ends with a ritual of solving the New York Times’ growing suite of daily word games. Among these, the NYT Mini Crossword holds a special place, offering a compact yet engaging challenge. On Thursday, August ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and performance through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. On a flight back from Baltimore to Los Angeles, Jack Dreyer, the Dodgers ...

The Globe and Mail’s annual giant holiday crossword, constructed by Fraser Simpson for more than 20 years, is on newsstands and doorsteps today, or you can print it at home (some assembly required).

25,269 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?25,269 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?

Puzzle Mania’s Super Mega Crossword may look overwhelming, but you’ve got this. Here are our tips for a successful solve. By Deb Amlen Still solving the Super Mega Crossword Every December since 2016, print subscribers have looked forward to receiving ...

Corny O'Connell gives us The Question of the Day weekday mornings on WFUV, which is always a fun way to get your brain in gear. Now you can exercise your mental muscles with Corny's first-ever crossword puzzle for WFUV listeners. Fans will have a distinct ...

Since 2008, Brielle has been crafting video game guides with an obsessive eye for detail and a style that's both approachable and thorough. Her experience in both content creation and online gaming community management gives her a deep understanding of ...

Crossword puzzles aren't always easy to solve even for the most avid human fans, and they also remain one of the most challenging areas in artificial intelligence. Now, the University of Siena in Italy and expert.ai have a launched an AI software called ...