Crossword constructors volunteer their time to help underrepresented populations get published. By Deb Amlen One not-so-well-kept secret on the puzzle-making side of the business is that your ...

“Black Chalk” author and crossword puzzle maker Christopher Yates shares his best tips.

Aimee Lucido has been writing crossword puzzles since college, and she knows a thing or two about the mystery. As for cheating — gasp! — she says it’s OK.

He is the Star’s new crossword puzzle maker, a role the late Merl Reagle filled since the launch of this section nearly 20 years ago. “If Merl’s not the greatest, he’s in the top five ...

New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz said that the payment for an accepted NYT puzzle is $300 for a Monday to Saturday puzzle, and $1,000 for a Sunday puzzle. He chooses seven from an ...