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At 98, I wouldn't be so sharp without puzzles': do crosswords and quizzes really boost your brain power?

Crossword puzzles are a daily mental exercise that can enhance cognitive sharpness and daily satisfaction.
Miriam Raphael's lifelong love for puzzles illustrates their mental and emotional benefits.
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The Crossword, Dec. 9: Added Dimension | Defector

Daniel Hrynick's early experiences with Scrabble fueled his passion for crossword puzzle creation.

The Crossword, Dec. 16: Lost At Sea | Defector

This week's crossword was created by Josh Goodman, highlighting the blend of academic life and personal interests.

The Crossword, Oct. 28: A Cryptic! | Defector

Defector celebrates its first year with a special cryptic crossword, showcasing the appeal and challenge of this puzzle format.

The Crossword, Nov. 11: Paintball

Will Nediger's 'Picture Perfect Monday' crossword offers engaging challenges for solvers.
Defector crosswords, collaborating with AVCX, provide a platform for weekly crossword enthusiasts.
Submission guidelines allow aspiring constructors to contribute to the crossword community.

The Crossword, Aug. 26: Cut To The Chase (Themeless) | Defector

This week's crossword challenges participants with tricky clues and clever wordplay.

The Crossword, July 15: False Wingers | Defector

Crossword puzzles created by Hoang-Kim Vu featured in Happy Wings Week.

The Crossword, Dec. 9: Added Dimension | Defector

Daniel Hrynick's early experiences with Scrabble fueled his passion for crossword puzzle creation.

The Crossword, Dec. 16: Lost At Sea | Defector

This week's crossword was created by Josh Goodman, highlighting the blend of academic life and personal interests.

The Crossword, Oct. 28: A Cryptic! | Defector

Defector celebrates its first year with a special cryptic crossword, showcasing the appeal and challenge of this puzzle format.

The Crossword, Nov. 11: Paintball

Will Nediger's 'Picture Perfect Monday' crossword offers engaging challenges for solvers.
Defector crosswords, collaborating with AVCX, provide a platform for weekly crossword enthusiasts.
Submission guidelines allow aspiring constructors to contribute to the crossword community.

The Crossword, Aug. 26: Cut To The Chase (Themeless) | Defector

This week's crossword challenges participants with tricky clues and clever wordplay.

The Crossword, July 15: False Wingers | Defector

Crossword puzzles created by Hoang-Kim Vu featured in Happy Wings Week.
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Surely One Of These 50 Gifts Will Be Perfect For That Person Who's Impossible To Shop For

Innovative gift ideas include a crossword calendar, cozy socks, and a weighted eye mask, perfect for enhancing leisure and comfort.
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The Crossword, Dec. 2: Hot Ones | Defector

Rebecca Goldstein and Rachel Fabi create crosswords that blend science and bioethics, showcasing their diverse backgrounds and interests.

The Crossword, Sept. 30: Who Do You Think You Are? We Am (Themeless) | Defector

Greg Snitkin and Glenn Davis collaborated on a new themeless crossword puzzle, unveiling their unique backgrounds and connection.

The Crossword, Dec. 2: Hot Ones | Defector

Rebecca Goldstein and Rachel Fabi create crosswords that blend science and bioethics, showcasing their diverse backgrounds and interests.

The Crossword, Sept. 30: Who Do You Think You Are? We Am (Themeless) | Defector

Greg Snitkin and Glenn Davis collaborated on a new themeless crossword puzzle, unveiling their unique backgrounds and connection.
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#puzzle-construction

The Crossword: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Crosswords serve as a means for social connection, especially during times of social distancing.

The Crossword, June 24: Nine Lives (Themeless) | Defector

Challenging themeless puzzle with tricky clues and wordplay.

The Crossword, Nov. 25: Party Hat (Themeless) | Defector

Brandon Koppy's themeless crossword promises engaging and challenging clues, showcasing creativity and wordplay.

The Crossword: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Crosswords serve as a means for social connection, especially during times of social distancing.

The Crossword, June 24: Nine Lives (Themeless) | Defector

Challenging themeless puzzle with tricky clues and wordplay.

The Crossword, Nov. 25: Party Hat (Themeless) | Defector

Brandon Koppy's themeless crossword promises engaging and challenging clues, showcasing creativity and wordplay.
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Consequence Crossword: "Ancient Epics"

The Consequence Crossword offers engaging puzzles themed around ancient empires and historical epics.
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A 32-year-old woman analyzed decades' worth of crossword puzzles to discover white men were disproportionately featured, so she created her own 'Black Crossword'

Juliana Pache created blackcrossword.com to expand representation in crossword puzzles by focusing on Black history and culture.

The Crossword: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Will Nediger creatively adapts crossword puzzles to foster social connections during distance challenges.

A 32-year-old woman analyzed decades' worth of crossword puzzles to discover white men were disproportionately featured, so she created her own 'Black Crossword'

Juliana Pache created blackcrossword.com to expand representation in crossword puzzles by focusing on Black history and culture.

The Crossword: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Will Nediger creatively adapts crossword puzzles to foster social connections during distance challenges.
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#cultural-trends

Words of the year: maybe I'm delulu, but these don't seem like words people actually use

Words of the year often lack genuine usage outside niche communities, as evidenced by their absence in crossword puzzles.

Opinion | Why We Turn to Crosswords in Times of Crisis

Crossword puzzles can provide solace and distraction during challenging times, serving as a refuge from life's struggles.

Words of the year: maybe I'm delulu, but these don't seem like words people actually use

Words of the year often lack genuine usage outside niche communities, as evidenced by their absence in crossword puzzles.

Opinion | Why We Turn to Crosswords in Times of Crisis

Crossword puzzles can provide solace and distraction during challenging times, serving as a refuge from life's struggles.
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Mini Consequence Crossword: "First Names on 'Seinfeld'"

The Consequence Crossword focuses on the theme of first names from 'Seinfeld' in its latest mini issue.

Consequence Crossword: "Simpsons Quotes"

The Consequence Crossword now features a weekend edition focused on quotes from 'The Simpsons'.

Mini Consequence Crossword: "Fright Types"

Consequence Crossword introduces a Halloween-themed mini puzzle edition called 'Fright Type'.
New puzzles are released weekly on Tuesdays and weekends for subscribers.

Consequence Crossword: "Saturday Night Livelihoods II"

The Consequence Crossword combines pop culture and puzzle-solving for an engaging experience.
New crossword puzzles appear every weekend, featuring cultural references and past themes.

Consequence Crossword: "SpongeBob: A Quick Dip"

Consequence Crossword offers a new weekend edition featuring 'SpongeBob: A Quick Dip.'
Puzzles are published regularly, enhancing engagement and fun for crossword enthusiasts.

Mini Consequence Crossword: "Artist Reveal I: Singer-Songwriter"

Subscribe to the Consequence Newsletter for regular crossword puzzles and bonus puzzles.

Mini Consequence Crossword: "First Names on 'Seinfeld'"

The Consequence Crossword focuses on the theme of first names from 'Seinfeld' in its latest mini issue.

Consequence Crossword: "Simpsons Quotes"

The Consequence Crossword now features a weekend edition focused on quotes from 'The Simpsons'.

Mini Consequence Crossword: "Fright Types"

Consequence Crossword introduces a Halloween-themed mini puzzle edition called 'Fright Type'.
New puzzles are released weekly on Tuesdays and weekends for subscribers.

Consequence Crossword: "Saturday Night Livelihoods II"

The Consequence Crossword combines pop culture and puzzle-solving for an engaging experience.
New crossword puzzles appear every weekend, featuring cultural references and past themes.

Consequence Crossword: "SpongeBob: A Quick Dip"

Consequence Crossword offers a new weekend edition featuring 'SpongeBob: A Quick Dip.'
Puzzles are published regularly, enhancing engagement and fun for crossword enthusiasts.

Mini Consequence Crossword: "Artist Reveal I: Singer-Songwriter"

Subscribe to the Consequence Newsletter for regular crossword puzzles and bonus puzzles.
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Can a Crossword Predict the President?

The Slate crossword cleverly plays with election predictions through ambiguous clues, allowing dual answers that reflect uncertainties in politics.

The Crossword, Oct. 14: Flower Arrangement | Defector

This week's crossword puzzle was created by Erik Agard and Kelsey Dixon, promoting creative collaboration in puzzle-making.

The Crossword, Oct. 7: Pile Your Plate High | Defector

This week's crossword was creatively crafted by Rachel Fabi and Benjamin Panico, combining their diverse interests and professional backgrounds.
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Mini Consequence Crossword: "Gilmore Girls"

The Consequence Crossword offers fun puzzles for fans of 'Gilmore Girls,' appealing to both casual and dedicated followers.
New crossword puzzles are available weekly, highlighting the connection to 'Gilmore Girls.'

Consequence Crossword: "Phish Food"

Rebuses in 'Phish Food' Consequence Crossword expand crossword squares to contain more than one letter, inspired by Phish live performances.

Mini Consequence Crossword: "Gilmore Girls"

The Consequence Crossword offers fun puzzles for fans of 'Gilmore Girls,' appealing to both casual and dedicated followers.
New crossword puzzles are available weekly, highlighting the connection to 'Gilmore Girls.'

Consequence Crossword: "Phish Food"

Rebuses in 'Phish Food' Consequence Crossword expand crossword squares to contain more than one letter, inspired by Phish live performances.
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Consequence Crossword: "TV Show Taglines"

Themed crossword clues draw inspiration from memorable TV show taglines from the 1980s to 2000s.

Mini Consequence Crossword: "Spooky Drums"

The article promotes 'Spooky Drums,' a crossword puzzle celebrating Drum Week.
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NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Clues for Today, August

The NYT Mini Crossword is a fun and engaging puzzle game that offers daily challenges and hints for players.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Clues for Today, August

NYT Mini Crossword provides hints and answers to enhance puzzle-solving confidence.
Players can find diverse clues including geographical, brand, and historical references.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Clues for Today, August

The NYT Mini Crossword is a fun and engaging puzzle game that offers daily challenges and hints for players.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Clues for Today, August

NYT Mini Crossword provides hints and answers to enhance puzzle-solving confidence.
Players can find diverse clues including geographical, brand, and historical references.
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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 17

Crossword puzzle hints and answers for NYT Mini Crossword are essential for daily solvers to enhance their experience.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 16

Get daily NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers to excel in solving puzzles with ease and confidence.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 22

NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers provide insights and solutions, enhancing puzzle-solving experience.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 15

Get daily NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers for successful puzzle-solving.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Clues for Today, August

The NYT Mini Crossword offers hints and answers for a fun daily puzzle-solving experience.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 10

Access daily NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers online for a more convenient crossword solving experience.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 17

Crossword puzzle hints and answers for NYT Mini Crossword are essential for daily solvers to enhance their experience.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 16

Get daily NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers to excel in solving puzzles with ease and confidence.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 22

NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers provide insights and solutions, enhancing puzzle-solving experience.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 15

Get daily NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers for successful puzzle-solving.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers & Clues for Today, August

The NYT Mini Crossword offers hints and answers for a fun daily puzzle-solving experience.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 10

Access daily NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers online for a more convenient crossword solving experience.
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Consequence Crossword: "What Drake hoped Tupac's estate would say?"

Tupac Shakur's estate sent a cease-and-desist letter to Drake for using AI-generated vocals in a diss track.

The Crossword: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Erik Agard co-founded Crossword Puzzle Collaboration Directory for underrepresented groups.
Daily crossword puzzles vary in difficulty from beginner-friendly to challenging.
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The Crossword: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Wyna Liu is an associate puzzle editor at the New York Times.
Daily crossword puzzles range from beginner-friendly to challenging.

The Crossword: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Robyn Weintraub is an experienced crossword puzzle constructor since 2010.
The puzzles offered range from beginner-friendly to challenging in various formats like cryptics and quizzes.

The Crossword: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Wyna Liu is an associate puzzle editor at the New York Times.
Daily crossword puzzles range from beginner-friendly to challenging.

The Crossword: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Robyn Weintraub is an experienced crossword puzzle constructor since 2010.
The puzzles offered range from beginner-friendly to challenging in various formats like cryptics and quizzes.
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The Crossword: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Robyn Weintraub is an experienced crossword puzzle constructor.
Crossword puzzles range from beginner-friendly to challenging.

The Crossword: Thursday, January 25, 2024

Caitlin Reid is an experienced crossword puzzle constructor
Crossword puzzles range in difficulty from beginner-friendly to challenging

Not black and white: are crossword puzzles really good for your brain?

Crossword puzzles may help maintain cognitive function in older adults.
A positive mindset and engagement in mentally stimulating activities may contribute to brain health.

Crossword Puzzles Are Better for Improving Memory, Study Finds

Crossword puzzles can help slow cognitive decline and lower the risk of dementia in those with mild cognitive impairment.
Participants in a study who did crossword puzzles experienced less cognitive decline compared to those who played other brain games.
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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 19

Daily NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers help solve puzzles with ease, keeping it engaging and rewarding.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 18

Stay updated with daily NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers to excel in solving crossword puzzles on mobile apps.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 19

Daily NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers help solve puzzles with ease, keeping it engaging and rewarding.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers July 18

Stay updated with daily NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers to excel in solving crossword puzzles on mobile apps.
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