Our puzzle editors and Wordplay columnists share their favorite new entries to the New York Times Crossword this year.

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An Iowa school teacher is accused of banning slang popular among Gen Alpha, prompting a fight over the First Amendment.

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HANUKKIAH (19A: Holiday candelabrum with nine branches) CHAPTER BOOK (36A: Children's story divided into sections) FRAT PARTY (57A: Event organized by campus bros) IT'S LIT: Each theme answer is ...

A musical year with hits from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar and breakouts by Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter ...

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