Joel Fagliano is a lead puzzle editor at The New York Times . He has created the Mini crossword each day since 2014. Joel lives in New York City. Since the launch of The Crossword in 1942, The New York Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. For generations, The Times ' crossword has been considered the gold standard for puzzlers of all skill levels. In 2014, New York Times Games added The Mini Crossword, followed by popular digital games Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, Strands, Pips, and more.