New York Times crossword puzzle editor, Will Shortz, is the only person in the world known to have a degree in enigmatology, the study of puzzles.
Will sold his first puzzle professionally when he was just 14 years old to Venture, a denominational youth magazine. At age 16, he became a regular contributor to Dell puzzle publications. To date Will is the author or editor of more than 500 puzzle books!
Having received a law degree from the University of Virginia in 1977, Will originally entered law school with the intention of practicing law for ten years. By then he estimated he would make enough money to retire and do what he really wanted—create puzzles. However ten years proved to be a daunting length of time for a young Will Shortz, and following graduation he skipped the bar exam to begin his career in puzzles immediately.
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