A challenging puzzle.

January 5, 2026

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Elizabeth C. Gorski is the founder of Crossword Nation and writes a daily puzzle for King Features Syndicate. She has created crosswords for the New York Times and other publications.

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Video

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Virtual Togetherness Through Partner Crosswords

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Social dynamics of the crossworld, a crossword meet-cute, and other ways to puzzle with friends while social distancing.

Mini Crossword

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The Mini Crossword: Friday, January 2, 2026

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Rice-noodle soup sometimes served with hoisin sauce: three letters.

Mini Crossword

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The Mini Crossword: Thursday, January 1, 2026

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“Take a Chance on Me” band: four letters.

Crossword

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The Crossword: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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University in the documentary “Deaf President Now!”: nine letters.

Crossword

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The Crossword: Monday, December 8, 2025

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Put-down popularized on TikTok in 2019: eight letters.

Crossword

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The Crossword: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Like wine bottles that don’t require corks: eight letters.

Crossword

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The Mini Crossword: Thursday, December 11, 2025

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Haze often seen in L.A.: four letters.

Crossword

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The Mini Crossword: Friday, December 12, 2025

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Grain-storage structures: five letters.

Crossword

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The Crossword: Rough Copy

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A puzzle with a few clues loose.

Magazine

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The Cartoons and Puzzles Issue 2025

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Celebrating a century of wit.