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New York Times Crossword Answers and Insights

XWord Info is an independent companion to the New York Times crossword, with searchable answers, clue histories, acrostics, variety puzzles, and tools for crossword constructors.

It's the essential resource for crossword constructors and enthusiasts.

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Acrostics

Jun 14 acrostic by David Balton & Jane Stewart   (Solve, Print, Blog)
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NewJun 21 variety puzzle is PDF-only   (Print to solve, Solution)
Jun 7 panda puzzle by Sam Ezersky   (Solve, Solution, Print, Collaborate)
Variety puzzle Collaboration Mode explained
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How the Crossword Conquered America

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Data from puzzles before Will Shortz became editor are kept separate from modern puzzle stats. XWord Info has all 16,083 pre-Shortz crosswords from 2/15/1942 to 11/20/1993.

Selected pre-Shortz observations