If your morning routine usually kicks off with a round of New York Times daily puzzles, you were likely in for a rude awakening today: the beloved NYT Mini Crossword is no longer free to play. That’s right—joining the ranks of the full-sized crossword puzzle,

Test your knowledge and solve Newsday Crossword, edited by Stanley Newman. Get our daily and Sunday Crossword puzzle. F.A.Q.. Read a message from Stan and watch a video of him discussing his tenure of 30-plus years editing crossword puzzles for Newsday.

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In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Thankfulness, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.

Discover quirky facts about crosswords—their origin story, the panic they caused in WW2, and the school that offered a major in puzzles. #MarlowPBS