The future of crossword puzzles. Mr. Shortz feels that solvers are experiencing a “golden age” of crosswords, largely because people who would not have considered making a puzzle in the past ...

Quigley notes, “it’s easy to make a hard puzzle.” But that’s not the point. Most crossword puzzle constructors know they’re constructing a puzzle that can be and will be cracked.

Q&A with guest crossword creator Robyn Weintraub. A: I started, like most constructors, making themed puzzles.It was a slow process, and months would go by before I had a solid theme ready to go.

For some people, the crossword puzzle is a relaxing way to start the day. For others, it’s an obsession. If you want to raise your crossword game to the next level, follow these tips for success.