Patrick Berry

For other people with similar names, see Patrick Barry.
Patrick Berry
Born1970 (age 53–54)
Occupations
  • Puzzle creator
  • puzzle editor
  • author
Years active1993–present
Websiteaframegames.com

Patrick D. Berry (born 1970) is an American puzzle creator and editor who constructs crossword puzzles and variety puzzles. He had 227 crosswords published in The New York Times from 1999 to 2018. His how-to guide for crossword construction was first published as a For Dummies book in 2004. One of the most revered constructors of his time,[1][2][3] Berry has been called the "Thomas Pynchon of crosswords".[4][5]

  1. ^ Birnholz, Evan (October 16, 2016). "Evan Birnholz's guide to the Oct. 16 Post Magazine crossword, 'Mind the Gap, Part II'". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2023. PB1 is one of the greats in the crossword business.
  2. ^ Raphel, Adrienne (2020). Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and the Puzzling People Who Can't Live Without Them. Penguin Books. p. 39. ISBN 9780525522102. Patrick Berry, one of the top constructors alive.
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  4. ^ Kassel, Matthew (December 3, 2015). "Patrick Berry Is the Thomas Pynchon of Crosswords". Observer. Archived from the original on November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Reid, Hilary (April 7, 2020). "The Best Crossword Puzzle Books, According to Will Shortz and Other Crossword Obsessives". The Strategist. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.