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Editor of the New York Times crossword since 1993, and the Sunday morning puzzle master on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition.

Graduated from Indiana University with a self-created degree in enigmatology, or the analysis of puzzles, codes, and mysteries.

Founded the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in 1978 and still directs it.

Created the crossword puzzle through which Jon Stewart, former host of The Daily Show, proposed to his wife.