Solving puzzles isn't only a good way to cure boredom, studies have also down the more you exercise your brain by solving tricky brainteasers, the smarter you become. Plus the reality is puzzles ...

Williams, the fifth in a series. By Caitlin Lovinger SATURDAY PUZZLE — This is David P. Williams’s fifth crossword for The New York Times; all have been themeless, each with a challenging 66 ...

CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as ...

THIS IS THE BEST DAY I CAN EVER REMEMBER (Freestyle): There's no theme today, as this is a freestyle, or themeless, puzzle. The title is a nod to: NEVER BEEN BETTER (17A: "I'm truly at my peak!

Fans of Eastern State Penitentiary's haunted houses will find a new experience this fall that asks them to engage with scary characters as they solve a puzzle that takes them throughout the prison.

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Rival PwC gave most UK employees a 3 per cent rise in July, a fall on previous years, the FT previously reported. EY declined to say what pay rises and bonuses staff in its other divisions ...

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The theme answers are all great phrases. Congratulations to Prasanna Keshava on a USA Today crossword debut! Thank you, Prasanna, for this delightful puzzle.

Crossword puzzles have been a beloved pastime for centuries, challenging and entertaining millions of people worldwide. These word-based puzzles offer a unique combination of fun and cognitive ...

Noel says in response: “Why did I fall out with him? ;Cause he stole my teddy bear,” to which the boy replies: “You’re lying.” Noel then quips: “I’m not lying – he stole it in 1978.” ...