Well, you might refer to a MINOR PROBLEM as a bump. A comedian’s STAND-UP ACT is a set. And a POWER SURGE could be called a ...

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

This year, 88 constructors published their first crossword puzzle in The New York Times.

Seth Bisen-Hersh and Jeff Chen take it from the top.

I’ll brace myself for some GRR and DARN IT and THE WORST and SO OVER IT — still striving for a tough Saturday themeless, ...

Robert Charlton’s second effort for The New York Times defies expectations.

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 ...

Kareem Ayas rolls up with a sparkling Sunday puzzle.

Will explained in detail what happened on the day of his stroke and how his recovery went in Brain & Life magazine. While ...