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Crosswords, inexplicably, are more popular than ever. The New York Times alone apparently has more than 28 million people playing its word games. (Speaking of which, have you tried Slate’s?) Something ...

Among the most challenging crossword puzzles are those in which the answers are hidden in the clues themselves. These are aptly called cryptic. For example, what is the answer to Used to be healthy, ...

Fred Piscop charms with a very American cryptic crossword. By Caitlin Lovinger See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de nuestra cobertura en los resultados de búsqueda. Add The ...