THURSDAY PUZZLE — Before you ask, let me clarify: The headline of this column is not an instruction. Whenever you feel stuck on a crossword puzzle, you should go directly to Wordplay. Do not break down in tears, do not collect $200 — and where did you find that money, anyway? Better give it to me, for safekeeping.

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Protrudes, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously. Now, let's delve into solving the Protrudes crossword clue, featured as 47 Down in the USA Today Crossword on January 29, 2026.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 2: Full Clues and Solutions- Looking for today’s NYT Mini Crossword answers for Friday, May 2? We've got you covered. The popular daily puzzle from The New York Times is a bite-sized brain teaser many ...

Dena R. Verkuil opens our solving weekend with a very crunchy puzzle. By Deb Amlen Jump to: Tricky Clues FRIDAY PUZZLE — People who don’t solve crosswords do not always understand why dedicated players get so excited over new or unusual words or phrases.

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Gratuity, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously. Now, let's delve into solving the Gratuity crossword clue, featured as 33 Down in the USA Today Crossword on January 29, 2026.

For many puzzle enthusiasts, the day begins or ends with a ritual of solving the New York Times’ growing suite of daily word games. Among these, the NYT Mini Crossword holds a special place, offering a compact yet engaging challenge. On Thursday, August ...

The New York Times’ popular Games unit is debuting Crossplay, a Scrabble-like electronic feature that represents its first designed multiplayer game. It becomes the website’s 11th game, joining a lineup of puzzles that were collectively played over 11.2 billion times in 2025.

In August, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani hosted a citywide scavenger hunt, inviting voters to scour the boroughs in search of historic political sites. (Grand prize: a bag of chips.) Clues for it were written by veteran puzzle maker Natan ...