Fagliano at the 2024 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
Born
1992 (age 31–32)
Alma mater
Pomona College
Occupations
Puzzle creator
puzzle editor
Known for
The New York Times mini crossword puzzle
Joel Fagliano (born 1992[1]) is an American puzzle creator.[2][3][4] He is known for his work at The New York Times, where he writes the paper's Mini Crossword.[5] On March 14, 2024, Fagliano became the interim editor of The New York Times Crossword due to editor Will Shortz being on medical leave.[6]
^Amlen, Deb (January 20, 2021). "Meet the Puzzle Makers of New York Times Games". The New York Times. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
^Garneau, Eric. "The Art of Wordplay: Study.com Speaks with Joel Fagliano". Study.com. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
^"NewsWorks Tonight, August 3, 2018". WHYY. August 3, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
^Hoegg, Donald (August 1, 2011). "Philly student interns with New York Times crossword editor". WHYY. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
^"New York Times crossword celebrates 75 years". CBS This Morning. February 15, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
^Mason, Everdeen (March 14, 2024). "Editor's Note: Joel Fagliano Edits the Daily Crossword". The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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