Adrienne Raphel

author of the “Thinking Inside The Box: Adventures With Crosswords and the Puzzling People Who Can’t Live Without Them”

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During the coronavirus pandemic, people seem to be doing more puzzles, including jigsaws, crosswords, and the New York Times’ Spelling Bee.

Crossword puzzles uphold tradition while keeping up with the times

During the coronavirus pandemic, people seem to be doing more puzzles, including jigsaws, crosswords, and the New York Times’ Spelling Bee.

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