Where to begin? Well, if we start with the title of the puzzle, there’s your answer: “Square to Begin.” I admit that I first ...

Since the launch of The Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games ... We strive to offer puzzles for all skill levels that everyone can ...

Welcome to our puzzle section, with online games you can play anywhere! We are excited to present old favorites, like our Daily Crossword and Daily Sudoku, and recently added Word Searches. Enjoy!

And for us grownups, solving sudoku, crosswords or word search puzzles keeps ... that go bump in the night in this spooky ...

The NYT Mini Crossword continues to be a fan-favorite for those looking to engage in quick, brain-stimulating puzzles.

PRINT OUT: The word PRINT is found at the OUTside edges ... Thank you, Zhouqin, for this enjoyable puzzle.

The crossword constructors Natan Last and Robyn Weintraub join The New Yorker’s Puzzles & Games editor, Liz Maynes-Aminzade, to share their insights into crafting the perfect puzzle.

Shorter words are usually easy to solve as well ... And if you’re filling out the print crossword puzzle longhand, you don’t get extra points for using ink instead of pencil.

Whether you completed the puzzle effortlessly or needed a little help along the way, The NYT Mini Crossword is always a ...