The New York Times crossword puzzle featured a type of clue in nearly the same position that was familiar to some solvers. Last Thursday’s puzzle had a similar themed clue and entry for “Going it alone” as “Flying Solo.” This occurrence sparked speculation about whether it was a coincidence or an intentional choice by the puzzle’s constructors. In the comments, many theories were entertained regardless of the motive behind the similarities.
The constructor notes in the same article explain the inspiration behind the theme of the crossword. While at a bar, the constructor heard a song that made them wonder if a certain phrase could be a crossword entry, sparking the initial idea for the theme of the puzzle. There was a slight disappointment when the constructor found that a similar answer had appeared in a prior Times crossword, but it turned out that the theme was completely different. Unfortunately, the spelling of one of the theme answers had to be changed at the last minute due to an error, but the final result of the puzzle was satisfactory and enjoyable to solve.
The New York Times Games featured in the article also include Spelling Bee Forum, Wordle Review, and Connections Companion. Furthermore, readers are encouraged to explore the guide on “How to Solve the New York Times Crossword,” as well as submit their puzzles to the publication. Additionally, subscribers can access the answer key which is shared in the article.