If the clue is "crossword puzzle superstar," you might be tempted to pencil in "oxymoron." But Will Shortz is exactly that – a crossword celebrity. New York Times crossword puzzle editor since 1993 ...
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,” says Agard.
Contact this contributing writer at [email protected]. Quick, solve the following trivia: What major newspaper is famous for its Sunday crossword puzzle? _ h _ _ e _ _ _ r_ T _ _ e _. Have you ...