Will Shortz, puzzle editor of The New York Times since
1993, is the only academically accredited "enigmatologist" in the
world, having earned a degree (following a major program he
designed himself) in enigmatology from Indiana University in 1974.
Mr. Shortz also received a law degree from the University of
Virginia. After graduating, he skipped the bar exam and began a
career in puzzles.
In 1978 Mr. Shortz founded, and remains director of, the American
Crossword Puzzle Tournament, held annually. He also founded the
World Puzzle Championship in 1992 and serves as captain of the U.S.
team.
Before joining The Times, Mr. Shortz spent 15 years as editor of
Games magazine, a bimonthly devoted to puzzles and games of many
kinds.
Currently, in addition to editing the weekday and Sunday crossword
puzzles for The New York Times, he serves as Puzzlemaster for
"Weekend Edition Sunday" on National Public Radio.
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