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The New Yorker’s crossword now has a co-op mode and it’s bloody addictive

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I was supposed to write this story about The New Yorker’s online crossword puzzle getting a co-op mode an hour ago.
Here’s what you have to do solve puzzles together with your friends:Go to the New Yorker’s puzzle page — like this one.
The exciting part is that you’ll be able to solve the puzzle with your friend in real-time.
The puzzle is mobile-friendly as well, so you don’t have to worry about what device you’re using.
If you want to check out more stuff to pass time during the lockdown, check out our new column, Daily Distraction.

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