PITTSFIELD — You could say Michelle Arnot has made her life in a series of boxes. Specifically, the boxes that hold weight in Arnot’s life are the kind you find arranged in a grid at the back of a ...

At the time, the crossword was little more than a decade old and it had only appeared in newspapers, namely the New York ...

Crossword puzzles are now a staple of newspapers, but that wasn’t always the case. The first modern crossword, as we know it today, appeared in the New York World on 21 December 1913. Arthur Wynne, ...

Hearst Newspapers acquired gaming platform Puzzmo last year, and it’s a place for thoughtful puzzles that’s reinventing the classic newspaper games page. A brainchild of award-winning game developers ...

Natan Last's book delves into the crossword's century-long story, exploring what the grids we solve reveal about news and ...

Over the past few weeks, hundreds of you have shared opinions about the daily crossword puzzle. A retirement of a crossword puzzle editor at the beginning of the year didn’t go unnoticed. The new ...

Before diving into the chaos of the workday, take a moment to unwind with USA TODAY's new collection of approachable games, good for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. USA TODAY Play offers a new ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Newspaper section with stats and scores, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy ...

At just 16, Natan Last had a crossword puzzle accepted by the New York Times; at the time he was the youngest person ever to ...

Sunday mornings have a particular significance for me: the New York Times crossword. The biggest puzzle of the week — it always has a tricky overarching theme, but, comfortingly, the clues aren’t ...

There’s nothing like a great crossword. Crosswords have been the go-to morning activity for millions of people around the world. Back in the day, a crossword used to be found at the end of the ...