In nearly five decades of directing puzzle competitions, New York Times crossword editor and NPR puzzle master Will Shortz ...

The Inaugural Crossword Puzzle Contest will feature unpublished New York Times puzzles provided by Will Shortz.

Each week, New York Times crossword puzzle editor and NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz presents an on-air quiz to one contestant and gives a challenge for listeners at home.

Were you a finalist -- or even thinking of participating -- in the Westchester/Upstate New York portion of the Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (directed by New York Times puzzle editor and ...