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.

Today we have a straightforward but elegant puzzle from Michael Paleos, who is making his sixth appearance in the New York Times Crossword. This puzzle was a tough solve for me, by Monday ...

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 ...