The Crossword For Connoisseurs
When you read a magazine you check out the bylines for your favorite writers.
When you listen to music, of course you care which artist you're listening to.
When you go to a gallery, you'd instantly recognize the greatest painters.
So isn't it strange that we ignore who crafted our favorite crosswords?
At Craft Crossword, we connect true crossword enthusiasts with the constructors who make the puzzles we love. Read more to meet your new favorite artist & try out their finest work today.
Stella Zawistowski is a many-time top-ten finisher at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, winner of Lollapuzzoola 2018, a one-and-done Jeopardy! loser, and all-around lover of puzzles and trivia.
She’s also a competitive weightlifter, and probably the only person who can both squat 265 lb. and solve a New York Times Sunday crossword in four and a half minutes. Read a full interview with Stella here.
If you’re into…. difficult puzzles with great a-ha moments; fashion, literature and classical music; a heady mix of high-brow and low-brow....
Nate Cardin is a high school chemistry teacher, crossword constructor, and "Wheel of Fortune" champion(!) who lives in the Los Angeles area with his husband and French bulldog. His crosswords have been published in the New York Times, USA Today, Apple News+, The Browser, AVCX, and more.
In his free time, Nate enjoys reading, rowing indoors, and playing board games.
If you’re into…. funny clues, clever themes, pop culture