News•Mar 10, 2026
The Creator of Wordle Tries to Solve the Cryptic Crossword
Josh Wardle, who sold Wordle to the New York Times for over $1 million, turned his post‑viral fatigue toward cryptic crosswords. Inspired by a podcast and modern clue‑writers, he co‑created Parseword, a game that breaks cryptic clues into definitional and word‑play components. The title, suggested by his partner, launched with former Reddit colleagues Chris Dary and Matt Lee. Parseword aims to demystify cryptic solving through interactive tutorials rather than memorisation, offering a structured, tactile learning experience.
By The New Yorker – Culture/Books
News•Mar 10, 2026
The Lawlessness of Trump’s War in Iran
On February 28, the United States and Israel began an intensive air campaign against Iran, a war President Trump has justified with vague regime‑change and nuclear‑proliferation claims. The bombardment has caused civilian deaths estimated at over a thousand, notably a...
By The New Yorker – Culture/Books
News•Mar 4, 2026
Yuval Sharon Reimagines the Canon
Yuval Sharon, famed for reimagining classic operas, will debut his production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” at the Met next week, casting the mythic lovers as a contemporary couple. His two‑decade career includes staging “Götterdämmerung” in a Detroit parking garage...
By The New Yorker – Culture/Books