August Lee-Kovach

is a crossword puzzle constructor who has made a name for himself in the puzzle world. At just 14 years old, he’s already working with The New York Times, creating engaging puzzles like the one featured on May 16, 2025. His puzzle, “Shooting for the Stars,” kicks off the solving weekend, challenging enthusiasts to tackle its 72 words and 32 blocks.

Some notable details about August Lee-Kovach’s puzzles include ¹ ²:

– Puzzle Stats:

    – Grid Size: 15 rows, 15 columns

    – Words:72

    – Blocks:32

    – Average Word Length:5.36

– Constructor’s Background:

    – August Lee-Kovach is a freshman at Concord-Carlisle High School in Concord, Mass.

    – He started solving crosswords with his family at age 9

– Puzzle Themes:

    – His puzzles often feature clever themes and wordplay, like the “Doomsday Machine” in the May 16 puzzle

    – Themes can range from science and history to pop culture and literature

August Lee-Kovach’s puzzles are known for their freshness and creativity, with a unique blend of challenging clues and clever answers. If you’re interested in solving more of his puzzles, you can check out his author page on XWord Info ².