Probably soon, just as other constructors will copy my crossword concepts. Fortunately, even puzzles with common themes won’t be identical—the shorter words (the “fill,” in crossword ...

There’s no rule stating you have to start a crossword puzzle at 1-across. Instead, scan the page and find the easiest words to fill in first. Some clue formats tend to be more forgiving than others.

The way Dr. Fill solves crossword puzzles isn't unlike the way its human counterparts do. It looks at all the clues, tries to understand them and then fills in words, trying not to make mistakes.

This Saturday, as about 700 of the nation’s top crossword solvers gather in the Grand Ballroom of the Brooklyn Marriott for the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, there will be an interloper ...

The centerpiece of the annual Puzzle Mania print section requires a big helping of teamwork, with a side order of patience. By Deb Amlen Deb Amlen is one of the writers of the Wordplay crossword ...