Puzzles

The New York Times Crossword

Crossword by Thomas Joseph. Saturday’s answer is printed beneath the puzzle.

Crossword by Thomas Joseph

The New York Times Crossword, edited by Will Shortz. Friday’s answers are printed beneath the puzzle.

Cryptoquote (10-19): “The flame-red moon, the harvest moon, rolls along the hills, gently bouncing, a vast balloon.” — Ted Hughes

Cryptoquote

Word Sleuth: Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions — forward, backward, up, down and diagonally. Monday’s unlisted clue hint: DOUGH WITH A TWIST. Words: Biscuit; Choux pastry; Croissant; Danish; Dumpling; Egg pasta; Enriched; Filo; Flatbread; Lean; Puff pastry; Scone; Semolina; Shortcrust; Sour.

Sudoku by Derek Bowman. Rating: Easy. Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 square contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. There is only one solution to each puzzle.

Sudoku

Word Sleuth