The 1945 Crossword Puzzle Mystery: Solving the Conference Site Clue
The *New York Times* crossword of February 12, 1945, carried a clue that would baffle solvers for decades: “Conference site of 1945.” At first glance, it seemed straightforward—a reference to the Yalta Conference, where Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met to shape the post-war world. Yet the answer, “Yalta”, was rejected by the puzzle’s editor, Margaret … Read more
