A tribute to a legendary crossword constructor on his birthday.

Our puzzle editors and Wordplay columnists share their favorite new entries to the New York Times Crossword this year.

The New York Times has long been a bastion for crossword puzzles and word games, and in recent years, it has expanded its ...

So when it comes to the best gifts for crossword lovers, you'll want to think outside the box... well, boxes. They probably don't need a set of pencils or a Scrabble dictionary. While we do ...

Actor Allu Arjun’s arrest for the stampede at the premiere of Pushpa 2 may have been Hyderabad police’s ploy to shift focus ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by . Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.

The dictionary tells us that it is probably a ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. (Obviously, in that time, there were grave misunderstandings of the intentions of the colonialists.) ...

There’s usually a sense of renewal at this time of the year. Many of us are eager to push the reset button and tackle the ...

It all started with the release of musician Charli XCX’s album "BRAT" on June 7, which USA TODAY called an embrace of “a ...

The Let’s Play Scrabble New Year’s Tournament attracts diverse players for intense competition and socializing.

The first ever series of Countdown was won that year by crossword compiler Joyce Cansfield. Since then, four more women have ...