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Laugh Lines
Laugh Lines
Can you guess when these New Yorker cartoons were originally published?
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Laugh Lines No. 23: Fashion, Part 2
Can you guess when these New Yorker cartoons were originally published?
By The New Yorker
Laugh Lines No. 22: Heaven
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By The New Yorker
Laugh Lines No. 21: New York City, Part 2
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By The New Yorker
Laugh Lines No. 20: At the Movies
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By The New Yorker
Laugh Lines No. 19: Law and Order
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By The New Yorker
Crossword
The Crossword
A puzzle that ranges in difficulty, with the occasional theme.
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The Crossword: Monday, June 9, 2025
They might emerge from fundamental differences: five letters.
By Kameron Austin Collins
The Crossword: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Drink that may get decorated with foam art: five letters.
By Robyn Weintraub
The Crossword: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Theme of a parade with lots of blue-pink-and-white flags: ten letters.
By Erik Agard
Mini Crossword
The Mini
A bite-size crossword, for a quick diversion.
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The Mini Crossword: Friday, June 6, 2025
Places constructed for filming: four letters.
By Kate Chin Park
The Mini Crossword: Friday, May 30, 2025
Garfunkelâs singing partner: five letters.
By Mollie Cowger
The Mini Crossword: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Tame tabbies and other feline familiars: nine letters.
By Kate Chin Park
The Mini Crossword: Friday, May 23, 2025
Barton who founded the American Red Cross: five letters.
By Kate Chin Park
Name Drop
Name Drop
Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer?
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Name Drop Pack: And the Oscar Goes To . . .
Can you guess the identities of these nine Oscar-winning actors, past and present?
By The New Yorker
Name Drop Pack: Music Legends
Can you guess the identities of these nine Grammy nominees, past and present?
By The New Yorker
Name Drop Pack: Names of 2023
Can you guess the identities of nine people who made headlines this year?
By The New Yorker
Name Drop Pack: Moguls and Money-Makers
Can you guess the identities of these seven titans of industry?
By The New Yorker

Cryptic Crossword
The Cryptic Crossword
A puzzle for lovers of wily wordplay.
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Browse our archive »
The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Fit last of coconut inside brown rum (7).
By Patrick Berry
The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, March 3, 2024
Teaches Egyptian boy king essentials of Norse (6).
By Lily Geller
Beginner-Friendly Cryptic No. 1
Weâve added some hints and explainers to make this puzzle a little less cryptic.
By Paolo Pasco
Beginner-Friendly Cryptic No. 2
Weâve added some hints to make this puzzle a little less cryptic.
By Neville Fogarty
From the Cartoons & Puzzles Issue
Laugh Lines
Laugh Lines
Can you guess when these New Yorker cartoons were originally published?
By The New Yorker
Puzzles & Games Dept.
Yule Log
Fill in the letters to finish decorating this wintry dessert.
By Patrick Berry
Puzzles & Games Dept.
The Crossword: Stop Right There!
A puzzle that takes things too far.
By Adam Wagner
How to Play
Crosstalk
Introducing Laugh Lines: The New Yorkerâs Cartoon History Game
Travel through a hundred years of cartoons in our new weekly challenge.
By Liz Maynes-Aminzade
Crosstalk
Introducing the New Yorker Mini Crossword
Take a little break with our new bite-size brainteaser.
By Liz Maynes-Aminzade
Crosstalk
A Starter Pack for the Cryptic-Crossword Curious
Learn how to solve our wiliest word puzzle with this beginner-friendly collection.
By Andy Kravis