When was your first New York Times crossword published? I had the June 16, 2011 puzzle, and it was my first puzzle published anywhere. My dad and I solved the puzzle together and, from that point, my interest in crosswords grew steadily. What made you decide to try your hand at making a crossword puzzle? Afterward, I went right upstairs and started building my own puzzle.

Source: New York Times August 19, 2020 09:56 UTC