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In our recent puzzle “ The Wanderer’s Return ,” I wrote an intuition-based solution to avoid hairy algebraic calculations.

You may draw examples from Miguel Secillano, Terence Tao, or even from Shakuntala Devi, all you want – but if getting your ...

This is a judgement-free zone for those of us who suck at Blue Prince, the hit puzzle game about exploring a weird mansion. Critics and puzzle fans say it might be one of the best games this year, ...

I heard from many of you who were disappointed when we ended the separate puzzles section in The Post-Standard a few months ago. Advance Local, our parent company, decided to streamline the offerings ...

Union, New Jersey – As winter break approaches, parents often face the challenge of keeping kids engaged, entertained, and on track with their academic goals during the holidays. This year, Mathnasium ...