NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KQED listener Cricket Liu of San Jose, Calif.

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Kareem Ayas rolls up with a sparkling Sunday puzzle.

January 5, 2025 • NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KQED listener Cricket Liu of San Jose, Calif.

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Modern psychology studies keep confirming that Einstein’s approach to problem solving can make anyone smarter.

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This made for a nice "Aha!" moment, and feels like a nice bonus. Thank you, Beth, for this great puzzle.