It also inspired numerous academic researchers to explore whether cognitive training really can make people smarter and ... and behaviors — like doing crossword puzzles, playing board games ...

Reporting that is driven by truth, not by what people in power want you to believe ... As for exercising the mind, crossword puzzles and Sudoku are all fine and good, but they aren’t the ...

Here are some hints and the solution for the one across and one down "Boringly dull" clues on the Nov. 8 NYT Mini Crossword.

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Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well ...

We will review already submitted puzzles during that period, so you may still hear from us while submissions are closed. A New York Times crossword ... or inferable to people who don’t speak ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.

there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and ...

and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (since 1978). Will sold his first puzzle professionally when he was 14 — to Venture, a denominational youth magazine.

In case you missed Tuesday’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: ForbesToday’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Tuesday, October 29thBy Erik Kain Happy Halloween ...

You can take home a turkey or just some sides. You can order pies or rolls. Or you can make reservations for everyone instead ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.