The Azed crossword puzzle appears in which newspaper?
Azed 2015, was to mark Azed No 2250. Azed The Azed crossword appears every Sunday in "The Observer" newspaper. Since it first appeared in March 1972, every puzzle has been composed by Jonathan Crowther who also judges the monthly clue-writing competition. The pseudonym Azed is a reversal of (Fray Diego de) Deza, a Spanish inquisitor general. This combines the inquisitorial tradition of Torquemada and Ximenes (the two previous composers of the "advanced" "Observer "crossword) with the wordplay element of a British cryptic crossword. It challenges its followers with a much higher proportion of obscure and archaic words and allusions to the
The New York Times crossword puzzle The New York Times crossword puzzle "The New York Times" crossword puzzle is a daily puzzle published in "The New York Times", online at the newspaper's website, syndicated to more than 300 other newspapers and journals, and available as mobile apps. The puzzle is created by various freelance constructors and has been edited by Will Shortz since 1993. The puzzle becomes increasingly difficult throughout the week, with the easiest puzzle on Monday and the most difficult puzzle on Saturday. The larger Sunday crossword, which appears in "The New York Times Magazine", is an icon in American culture; it is typically