CIA faculty members are experts in more than just food, wine, and hospitality! Associate Professor Michael Nothnagel is an accomplished crossword constructor (yes, he’s made some Sunday New York Times puzzles) and puzzle tournament judge. He shares with Albany Times-Union columnist Donna Liquori why crossword puzzles are so popular—and what drew a math guy into wordplay.
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