A tribute to a legendary crossword constructor on his birthday.

January 12, 2025 • NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and Chris House of Annandale, Virginia.

Ayesha Rascoe is a White House correspondent for NPR. She is currently covering her third presidential administration. Rascoe's White House coverage has included a number of high profile foreign trips ...

On-air challenge: Every answer today is a familiar three-word phrase in the form "___ and ___," in which the first and last words start with the letter S.

Ayesha Rascoe is a White House correspondent for NPR. She is currently covering her third presidential administration. Rascoe's White House coverage has included a number of high profile foreign ...

Listeners whose answers are selected win a chance to play the on-air puzzle. Important: include a phone number where we can reach you.