The Crossword: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

A beginner-friendly puzzle.

July 10, 2024

Caitlin Reid has been constructing crosswords since 2017. Her puzzles have appeared in the Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

Video

Social dynamics of the crossworld, a crossword meet-cute, and other ways to puzzle with friends while social distancing.

Crossword

Today’s theme: Any last words?

By Emily Carroll

Crossword

Finsteraarhorn or Jungfrau, e.g.: three letters.

By Natan Last

The Weekend Essay

Kids are mimicking the semi-professionals they see on their phones, imbibing ideas about beauty rooted in deep desires and capitulations.

By Jia Tolentino