Maura Jacobson, Creator of Witty Crosswords, Dies at 91
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Maura Jacobson, Creator of Witty Crosswords, Dies at 91
Along with her puzzles for New York, Ms. Jacobson had 66 puzzles in The Times over the years.
Maura Jacobson, who for 31 years made crossword puzzles for New York magazine
that were beloved by aficionados for their pun-filled wit, died on Dec. 25 in White Plains.
In 1964, Ms. Jacobson was among the first contestants on a new quiz show, “Jeopardy!,” winning three times
and taking home $3,150, according to New York magazine.
“Margaret Farrar sent me grids and said, ‘Stay well and keep working,’ ” Ms. Jacobson recalled years later.
In 1980, New York bought Cue, and Ms. Jacobson and her puzzles were part of the package.
In a 2011 article commemorating her retirement, the magazine said she had created more than 1,400 puzzles for New York.
Along with her puzzles for New York, Ms. Jacobson had 66 puzzles in The Times over the years.
Maura Jacobson, who for 31 years made crossword puzzles for New York magazine
that were beloved by aficionados for their pun-filled wit, died on Dec. 25 in White Plains.
In 1964, Ms. Jacobson was among the first contestants on a new quiz show, “Jeopardy!,” winning three times
and taking home $3,150, according to New York magazine.
“Margaret Farrar sent me grids and said, ‘Stay well and keep working,’ ” Ms. Jacobson recalled years later.
In 1980, New York bought Cue, and Ms. Jacobson and her puzzles were part of the package.
In a 2011 article commemorating her retirement, the magazine said she had created more than 1,400 puzzles for New York.