The New York Times published its first crossword puzzle on Sunday, 15 February, 1942. It was a 23x23 grid titled "Headlines and Footnotes" compiled by Charles Erlenkotter.
Sunday February the 15th 1942 was when the New York Times ran their first crossword puzzle. They had resisted prior to that date as they thought crossword puzzles were frivolous.
Crossword puzzles were first created by Arthur Wynne and the first one was published in a Sunday newspaper, The New York World, on December 21, 1913.
Although this quotation is usually attributed to Ambrose Bierce, it cannot be due to him. Bierce disappeared in Mexico in 1913, almost three decades before the New York Times published its first crossword puzzle.
"Fun"
The New York Times crossword puzzle is the most known crossword publication in the United States. The most well known crossword maker, would arguably be the New York Times publication.
The New York times has a very challenging crossword puzzle. I also enjoy the one out of the Star-Tribune in Minneapolis. USA Today has a great and challenging daily crossword puzzle. The Seattle Times and the New York Times also have challenging crossword puzzles.
Saturday is the day in which the 'New York Times' produces the hardest puzzle of the week, which is very challenging. I do not know what else I may add.
every Sunday
The first-ever crossword puzzle was published in 1913 in the New York World newspaper, created by Arthur Wynne. The first word across in this puzzle was "FUN." This marked the beginning of a popular and enduring form of wordplay that continues to entertain people today.
you first need to tell me the question you are asking
The New York Times crossword puzzle is created by editor Will Shortz. Previous four editors were: Eugene T. Maleska, Will Weng, as well as Margaret Farrar.
The word cross or crossword puzzle is credited to Arthur Wynne. It was published in the New York World, a newspaper published in New York City from 1860 to 1931, on December 21, 1913.