The New York Times regularly publishes Special crossword puzzles for subscribers. The puzzles are designed to have the difficulty of an early-week puzzle and to use the theme thro

Crossword Generator is free for creating and printing up to 13×13 puzzles, but a subscription service opens up New York Times -style grids ranging from the 15×15 through 23×23 Sunday editions. But if solving crosswords is more your thing than creating them, you can start working on Jernigan’s exclusive Popular Science -themed puzzle.

Rob Rausch, a reality television star and snake wrangler, co-constructed this month’s puzzle. This month’s soccer-themed puzzle was co-constructed by Katie Hale and Adesina O. Koiki. This month’s drag-themed puzzle was co-constructed by Bianca Del Rio, a stand-up comic and performance artist.

Keep your mind active.

Answer help for For the Birds, featuring one of today's clues: Bothersome, from USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle creators.

Answer help for Mass Confusion, featuring one of today's clues: Questioned, from USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle creators.

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