Before Spelling Bee, before Wordle and before Connections, there was the crossword. Who invented the first published crossword, and what was it?

Find answers to the latest online sudoku and crossword puzzles that were published in USA TODAY Network's local newspapers.

So, if you're working on today's Mini on Sunday, December 21, 2025, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints ...

US Presidents with odd birth months. The sound a flyswatter makes. These and other peculiar clues make up today’s NYT Mini ...

David Kwong, the magician, branches out with a festive Sunday puzzle.

Here's today's NYT Mini Crossword answer. These answers will help you solve New York Times' popular crossword game, Mini Crossword, every day!

Without further ado, here are the hints and clues for today’s Strands answers. Plus, find out the theme words and spangram ...

FT.com will bring you the crossword from Monday to Saturday as well as the Weekend FT Polymath, Word Circle and Binary Puzzle. ft.com/puzzles ...

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