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The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it’s free-to-play without a subscription to The ...

How can I play the New York Times Mini Crossword for free? You can play the current day's Mini Crossword puzzle for free on the New York Times Games website. Is a subscription required to access Mini ...

Thank you, Dylan, for this delightful puzzle. One more thing: Occasionally I like to mention things that are happening in the broader crossword world, and today I have two things to share with you.

Such long answers make constructing the puzzle a bit more difficult but the visual and literal impact is high. And finally, the last clue [60D: Fitting place for this clue's answer] is just right.

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What’s a 11-letter concept shared by crossword puzzles and avalanches, and starts with the letter “P?” According to one physicist, the answer is simple: Percolation. “When a statistical ...

The Eugene Sheffer Crossword is a daily puzzle that has been entertaining and challenging solvers for many years. Known for its simplicity and straightforward approach, the puzzle offers a ...