and puzzlemaster Will Shortz. Sunday Puzzle: Compound word sets On-air challenge: You'll get three words starting with the letters C, P, and R (as in the life-saving technique). For each set ...

The word baseball, for instance, is a compound that combines base and ball, two objects central to the game. Basketball signifies meaning by a similar logic, as does European football. Endurance ...

NYT's Connections is a trending daily digital word puzzle that challenges players to group words into thematic categories. The March 1 edition feature ...