Will Weng

Will Weng (February 25, 1907 – May 2, 1993) was an American journalist and crossword puzzle constructor who served as crossword puzzle editor for New York Times from 1969-1977.

Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, he attended Indiana State Teachers College. Weng came to New York City in 1927. He got a master's degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism and joined the Times in 1930 as a reporter. He served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy during World War II.

He succeeded Margaret Farrar and was succeeded by Eugene T. Maleska. Weng died of throat cancer in Manhattan.

References

• Severo, Richard (May 3, 1993). Will Weng, 86, Crossword Editor For 10 years for New York Times. New York Times
• McCormick, Mike (http://web.indstate.edu/community/vchs/wvp/willweng.pdf) (Will Weng Biographical sketch, Wabash Valley Profiles)

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