Independent Incidentals - Ep. 33: The Crossword and NYT Games

January 01, 2026 00:38:51
Independent Incidentals - Ep. 33: The Crossword and NYT Games
Independent Incidentals
Independent Incidentals - Ep. 33: The Crossword and NYT Games

Jan 01 2026 | 00:38:51

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Show Notes

Ever wonder how we got to the point where people are playing Wordle ritualistically? Everyday, logging on to a website to guess a 5-letter word. This is not a recent fascination! Culture has, for the past century, been obsessed with habitual, daily games. It all starts with the crossword…

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