Recently I met George Miller, a world-renowned puzzle maker. George makes 2D- and 3D-puzzle prototypes and builds hundreds of high quality puzzles each year, including classic puzzle reproductions, ...

As difficult as it may be to solve The New York Times crossword puzzle on Sunday, it would probably be much more challenging to design it. Not so for 17-year-old Kyle Mahowald, however, who is the ...

Crossword constructors volunteer their time to help underrepresented populations get published. By Deb Amlen One not-so-well-kept secret on the puzzle-making side of the business is that your favorite ...

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Looking for an out-of-the-box gift? If you’re shopping for someone who already seems to have everything, a customized present offers sentimental value that anyone can appreciate. Portrait Puzzles ...

The centerpiece of the annual Puzzle Mania print section requires a big helping of teamwork, with a side order of patience. By Deb Amlen Deb Amlen is one of the writers of the Wordplay crossword ...

These puzzles from Piecework, Jiggy, Brooklinen, and more are so beautiful, you won’t mind having them out on your coffee table for a week. New York’s new hottest club is . . . your living room. No, ...

He is the Star’s new crossword puzzle maker, a role the late Merl Reagle filled since the launch of this section nearly 20 years ago. “If Merl’s not the greatest, he’s in the top five,” says Agard.

For some people, solving a jigsaw puzzle is a relaxing activity, and their preferred way of winding down at the end of the day. For others, it’s a race to the finish. Sure, it’s fun to spend hours ...

Contact this contributing writer at [email protected]. Quick, solve the following trivia: What major newspaper is famous for its Sunday crossword puzzle? _ h _ _ e _ _ _ r_ T _ _ e _. Have you ...