Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle

An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of crossword puzzles, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our culture

"Should be at the top of every gift guide for word nerds and puzzle enthusiasts everywhere.” —Chicago Review of Books

“A gridful of insight and pleasure.”—Stefan Fatsis, bestselling author of Word Freak and Unabridged

From Wordle to Spelling Bee, we live in a time of word game mania. Crosswords in particular gained renewed...