The New York Times looks for intelligent, literate, entertaining and well-crafted crosswords that appeal to the broad range of Times solvers. Submissions are now closed. Puzzle submissions will ...

The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 1, 2025, offered quick clues and short answers. The puzzle tested players' speed ...

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 ...

The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 24, 2025, offers a brief but challenging word puzzle. It includes clues from ...

The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 21, 2025, featured a range of clues that tested general knowledge and vocabulary.

The Times’ longtime puzzle editor, Will Shortz, is a former Stamford resident. He founded the American Crossword Puzzle ...