The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life

So what is it about these puzzles that has people so invested? “Honestly, it all just tickles a very nerdy, repressed part of my brain,” says 25-year-old Chess, who plays the New York Times games every day. With most of us addicted to our phones, spending hours each day mindlessly scrolling, puzzles offer a simple and satisfying way to use our brai... See more