Episode 1844
The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle
December 17, 202520m 53s
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Show Notes
A new book about puzzles claims 36 million Americans solve crosswords once a week or more, and nearly 23 million solve them daily. Natan Last, a researcher, policy advisor, writer, and crossword constructor in New York City, joins us to discuss his book, Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle.
Topics
educationpublishinglocal_wnychistorycognitioncrosswordsgna_localwordplaysciencestorytellingculturepuzzleswnyc_app_localbooksbrain_games