Why It’s Always the Top Story Crossword Dominates Puzzles—and How to Solve It Like a Pro

The *New York Times* crossword editor once called it “the most reliable puzzle in the world.” The *Guardian* crossword team refers to it as “the heartbeat of their daily grid.” Yet, for decades, the phrase “it’s always the top story crossword” has become shorthand for a specific breed of puzzle—one that dominates newspapers, digital platforms, … Read more

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