Finally, in this puzzle from May 27, every Across answer in this puzzle is thematic. It took the most time to make of any Mini this year, because of all of the constraints on the Down answers. But after a couple days of fruitless effort, I happened upon this configuration, much to my delight. — Joel Fagliano

The NYT Mini Crossword has become a favourite for puzzle lovers seeking a quick brain challenge each day. On August 15, 2025, the puzzle includes a mix of fun and tricky clues, including a two-part clue about a tree with long cones. For both seasoned ...

Corny O'Connell gives us The Question of the Day weekday mornings on WFUV, which is always a fun way to get your brain in gear. Now you can exercise your mental muscles with Corny's first-ever crossword puzzle for WFUV listeners. Fans will have a distinct ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and performance through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. On a flight back from Baltimore to Los Angeles, Jack Dreyer, the Dodgers ...

Crossword puzzles aren't always easy to solve even for the most avid human fans, and they also remain one of the most challenging areas in artificial intelligence. Now, the University of Siena in Italy and expert.ai have a launched an AI software called ...

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