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One Sunday night in February, Will Shortz was at his desk at home in Pleasantville, New York, when he leaned to his left and ...

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The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard ...

Wordle is now playable on New York Times Crossword app The New York Times announced ... including how the teams worked to make the world feel more alive. Nixxes senior technical game designer ...

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Julie Sedivy’s memoir delves into our enduring love affair with language.