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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...