Look closely at the crossword puzzle in Wednesday’s New York Times. Although the name of the constructor is the last thing a cruciverbalist thinks about, today it’s the best part for Ashland amateur ...
He is the Star’s new crossword puzzle maker, a role the late Merl Reagle filled since the launch of this section nearly 20 years ago. “If Merl’s not the greatest, he’s in the top five,” says Agard.