How the Book After John Crossword Puzzle Became a Cultural Obsession
The *New York Times* crossword’s “Book After John” clue has sparked more than just solvers’ curiosity—it’s become a viral puzzle within the puzzle. For years, solvers have debated whether the answer was *Smith* (the most common surname), *Doe* (the placeholder), or something far more obscure, like *Cleese* (referencing Monty Python’s John Cleese). But the real … Read more
