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2006 · Movie · 1h 34m · NR

Wordplay

CriticsCritics: 84
AudienceAudience: 7.3

This documentary explores the addictive world of crossword puzzles, from the people who create and solve them to a high-pressure national competition. It offers an intimate look at dedicated contestants, puzzle construction, and the community surrounding this distinctly American pastime.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like puzzles, competitions, and warm documentaries about passionate communities; Not for you if crossword solving feels too quiet or you want broader wordplay beyond one puzzle tradition.

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Cast

Will ShortzMerl ReagleBill ClintonJon StewartTyler HinmanTrip PayneAl SandersEllen Ripstein

Director

Patrick Creadon

If tonight is a Wordplay night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

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Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.