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Crossword Creators Aaronson and Binney Redefine Puzzle Play

2/24/2026

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Two recent crossword articles highlight Adam Aaronson, a crossword puzzle constructor, and Hannah Binney, a crossword puzzle constructor.
Adam Aaronson's puzzle blends mathematical structure with playful language by using clues that yield two-word phrases starting with E and G.
Hannah Binney's Monday puzzle invites solvers to explore 'ROLE REVERSALS' and hides the reversed word 'ROLE' within the answers, while both articles celebrate the constructors' voices.

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Story summary

Two recent crossword articles highlight Adam Aaronson, a crossword puzzle constructor, and Hannah Binney, a crossword puzzle constructor.
Adam Aaronson's puzzle blends mathematical structure with playful language by using clues that yield two-word phrases starting with E and G.
Hannah Binney's Monday puzzle invites solvers to explore 'ROLE REVERSALS' and hides the reversed word 'ROLE' within the answers, while both articles celebrate the constructors' voices.