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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 36 MIN

Crossword Creator: Robyn Weintraub’s Story

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What’s a 5-letter word for brilliant? ROBYN. Robyn Weintraub (’91) is a crossword puzzle constructor for the New York Times, New Yorker, People, and more. She joins us to share her road from U-Hall 3 to puzzle fame, how she constructs with personality, and what makes a great clue.Special thank you to her husband, Jeff Weintraub, who introduced us to Robyn and gave us a day filled with fun, learning, and an inside look at a world we were dying to understand.Google Robin’s puzzles — and get hooked!Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University 

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