1A. This [Bit of regal headwear] is not a crown or a tiara, but a DIADEM, which appears in the modern Times puzzle ...

The New York Times Crossword has an open submission system, and you can submit your puzzles online. For tips on how to get ...

FRIEND OF DOROTHY is an extremely “me” entry that perfectly suits my style and interests as a constructor. But it’s not where this puzzle started, and I don’t remember adding it to my word list. I ...

Adrian Johnson and Ryan McCarty team up on a killer themeless puzzle.

Ilana Levene and Scott Hogan are here to make friends. By Sam Corbin Jump to: Today’s Theme | Tricky Clues WEDNESDAY PUZZLE — During a recent cleaning-out of my inbox, I noticed that I tend to address ...

You’ll need to put on your thinking cap to get through Katie Hoody’s stumper-filled puzzle. By Caitlin Lovinger SATURDAY PUZZLE — This is an excellent construction from Katie Hoody, her third Saturday ...

Daniel Bodily’s puzzle scores. By Deb Amlen Jump to: Today’s Theme | Tricky Clues THURSDAY PUZZLE — Maybe it’s because I talk about the tricky Thursday puzzles every week, but I sometimes feel as if I ...

Erik Agard returns to the Saturday puzzle, in regal fashion. By Caitlin Lovinger SATURDAY PUZZLE — It’s been years since Erik Agard ran a Saturday crossword in The Times, although he regularly ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...