Stella Zawistowski: America’s Premier Crossword Puzzle Talent

Stella Zawistowski ranks among America’s fastest crossword solvers, with multiple top-ten finishes at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and a personal record of 4 minutes and 33 seconds for the New York Times Sunday puzzle. A distinguished constructor, she has created puzzles for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other prominent publications.