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

The World Conkers Championships has been embroiled in a cheating row after the men’s winner was found with a steel chestnut.

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and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (since 1978). Will sold his first puzzle professionally when he was 14 — to Venture, a denominational youth magazine.

The annual Queen City Springfield Halloween Pub Crawl is Saturday, Oct. 26. 13 downtown bars are participating. Wristbands ...

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and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (since 1978). This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like ...

HallZOOween runs weekends Oct. 12-27 and is included with general admission. Note: Kids should bring their own treat bags.

The men worried about their value, experienced alone-time jitters and put it all on the line for this year's "Golden Bachelorette ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.