If you\u2019ve spent the pandemic perfecting your crossword puzzle skills, you\u2019re not alone. Puzzles of all kinds have spiked in popularity this year. But those of us who revel in the singular satisfaction of filling in the final square know the joys of crosswords aren\u2019t fleeting. They have, after all, been a daily ritual for millions for over a century. Join Adrienne Raphel, author of\u00a0Thinking Inside the Box<\/i>\u00a0for a lively conversation about where crosswords came from, how they\u2019re built, and why we can\u2019t get enough.<\/p>\n