Will Shortz
Puzzle creator and editor of Crossword
Born
August 26th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1952, Shortz is a notable journalist and puzzle creator. He serves as the crossword editor for The New York Times, a position he has held since 1993. His passion for puzzles began at a young age, leading to the publication of the first-ever American crossword collection in 1981. Shortz gained popular recognition as the puzzle master on the National Public Radio program Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me! where he presents challenging puzzles and engages audiences. He has organized numerous crossword tournaments and has authored multiple puzzle books.
Crossword editor for The New York Times
Puzzle master on NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!
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