2017年11月20日 · We’re here to let you in on some of the rules that most clues follow, and to teach you how to read those clues so that they become easier to solve. It would be impossible to cover every instance of...

2025年2月7日 · According to puzzle expert AJ Jacobs, practice and patience are the keys to getting better at crosswords. Start with easier puzzles and work your way up, and always check the answers when you're done. Memorize commonly used words and types of clues. Stay flexible and never get too stuck on the most obvious solutions.

2022年9月30日 · Here are the tips and tricks to make you an ace crossword puzzle solver. Sit back, put on your thinking cap, and get solving! Ever seen a crossword grid with thick pen …

2023年7月2日 · In this article, we’ve covered some basic strategies for solving crossword puzzles, including filling in the blanks first, looking for clues with multiple meanings, and using the crossing entries to help you solve difficult words.

5 天之前 · From starting with the easiest answers to finding hints in the clues, we'll cover all the best strategies for solving a crossword puzzle, below. Let's get started! According to author and puzzle expert AJ Jacobs, you'll have an easier time finishing a crossword if you don't get stuck on any one possible answer.

2024年8月27日 · If you want to raise your crossword game to the next level, follow these tips for success. Pay attention to the day of the week. Punctuation can tip you off. Jump around. Grammar matters....

Since the launch of The Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced The Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee,...

10 小时之前 · The New York Times Crossword has an open submission system, and you can submit your puzzles online. For tips on how to get started, read our series, “ How to Make a Crossword Puzzle.”

2023年7月5日 · In the New York Times Monday is the easiest puzzle of the week and gets progressively harder on Friday or Saturday. If you start on Friday or Saturday you are likely to be smashed and quit in frustration.

2025年2月10日 · 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.