'We’re living in the golden age of crosswords — they’ve never been as interesting or as well made as they are now'
Photo: Getty If there was ever a time to get into crosswords, this is it. And not just because we’re all stuck at home: As Will Shortz, the New York Times crossword editor and one of the best-known names in the game, told us, “We’re living in the golden age of crosswords — they’ve never been as interesting or as well made as they are now, partly because they’re not as bookish as they used to be, the themes are more interesting, and they connect more to real life.
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$18 at Amazon Buy $18 at Amazon Buy Games Magazine Back Issues $3 “My number one suggestion is Games magazine,” says Young. “It’s a now-defunct magazine stuffed with puzzles and terrific design.
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