Willshortz

About the Author

Will Shortz is the legendary crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times, where he has crafted thousands of clever and challenging puzzles since 1993, revolutionizing the genre with his emphasis on wit, wordplay, and accessibility. A lifelong enthusiast of word games, Shortz holds the distinction of being the only person to have a crossword puzzle named after him in the annals of puzzle history. He hosts the weekly NPR program 'Sunday Puzzle,' engages audiences through his books, and directs the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Through works like The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzles Omnibus (200 Solvable Puzzles from the Pages of the New York Times) [NEW YORK TIMES EASY V10] [Paperback], Shortz brings the joy of mental exercise to puzzle lovers of all levels, fostering a community united by the thrill of the solve.