THURSDAY PUZZLE — Before you ask, let me clarify: The headline of this column is not an instruction. Whenever you feel stuck on a crossword puzzle, you should go directly to Wordplay. Do not break ...

1D. [It goes down in flames] refers to ASH, since it’s what remains of a fire, but I could imagine the same entry clued with ...

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FRIEND OF DOROTHY is an extremely “me” entry that perfectly suits my style and interests as a constructor. But it’s not where this puzzle started, and I don’t remember adding it to my word list. I ...

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Adrianne Baik gets into character. By Sam Corbin Jump to: Today’s Theme | Tricky Clues WEDNESDAY PUZZLE — I’ve been reflecting, in recent weeks, on the raison d’être of the Wordplay column. Deb Amlen, ...

The New York Times’ popular Games unit is debuting Crossplay, a Scrabble-like electronic feature that represents its first ...