A tribute to a legendary crossword constructor on his birthday.

Our puzzle editors and Wordplay columnists share their favorite new entries to the New York Times Crossword this year.

OED (23A: Ref. that added "group chat" in 2024) The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) was first published by Oxford University ...

The dictionary tells us that it is probably a ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. (Obviously, in that time, there were grave misunderstandings of the intentions of the colonialists.) ...

The Foo Fighters bandleader turns 56 on Jan. 14, and the occasion naturally offers a moment to reflect on his deep, wide catalog.

There’s usually a sense of renewal at this time of the year. Many of us are eager to push the reset button and tackle the ...

After racking up three nominations at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards, Doechii released a new music video last week. Here's who the Florida rapper is.

It all started with the release of musician Charli XCX’s album "BRAT" on June 7, which USA TODAY called an embrace of “a ...

The Let’s Play Scrabble New Year’s Tournament attracts diverse players for intense competition and socializing.

The first ever series of Countdown was won that year by crossword compiler Joyce Cansfield ... who has appeared in the show's dictionary corner since 1992. "This series also reminded us how much ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle ... free to consult each publication for its respective definition. From Dictionary.com: “demure.” From the Cambridge Dictionary: “manifest.” ...