17A. Once you’ve solved enough tricky puzzles, you’ll start to recognize the words that constructors love to play on in clues. One of these words is “canine.” It’s either a dog or a tooth, so ...

For a raccoon, breaking into your garbage might be just as satisfying as cracking a crossword puzzle or a Sudoku is for you, according to new research. These meddlesome “trash pandas” have dexterous ...

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a ...

This brain-teasing droid puzzle pushes problem-solving skills to the limit. Follow along as each step reveals the challenge behind solving this complex and clever puzzle.

Wardle, who is from Wales, said he played cryptic crosswords when he was younger. But he didn’t really get into them until he ...

Josh Wardle, the creator of Wordle, has a new game that aims to introduce players to the joys and agonies of the cryptic crossword.