Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.

Shortz began his career at Penny Press Magazines, then worked at Games Magazine for 15 years, becoming editor from 1989-1993.  Shortz is author or editor of more than 100 books.  A member of the National Puzzlers League, Shortz currently serves as league historian for that organization.  He is the focus of the 2006 documentary film Wordplay.  He counts Bill Clinton, Ken Burns, and Jon Stewart among his many fans.