The daily New York Times Mini Crossword can be solved in a minute or so, while the newspaper's iconic original crossword puzzle might take hours. Now, puzzlers who want an in-between diversion can try a new puzzle from the Times, introduced this week ...

Today’s crossword handsomely rewarded me for my obsession with pop culture and taught me some very interesting facts from 1978 about a certain Olympic gold medalist who defeated Muhammad Ali and a certain humorist and columnist who was at the height of her powers.