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My Last NYT Puzzle; PfP Book 2: Puzzle Projects Past and Present

Jacob Cohen

May 18

My Last NYT Puzzle; PfP Book 2: Puzzle Projects Past and Present

Hi everyone! Just some quick announcements today. My Final NYT Puzzle I've got my final Upon Reflection puzzle airing in The New York...

The Puzzling XLNC of Jack Lance (1997–2023)

Jacob Cohen

May 4

The Puzzling XLNC of Jack Lance (1997–2023)

Zachary Polansky, who made puzzles under the name "Jack Lance," passed away on May 1. He was 25. Here's a link to his obituary. I...

Jacob Cohen

Feb 4

NEW YORK TIMES-PUBLISHED!!!

The "A Little Variety" puzzle page in The New York Times Magazine was my #1 inspiration for starting Puzzles for Progress, and possibly...

Jacob Cohen

Feb 24, 2022

Wordle Blog Post & Birthday 6x6 Sudokus

Hey Puzzles for Progress people! Two things I wanted to quickly mention: 1. I don't talk about it here every time I publish a blog post,...

Jacob Cohen

Nov 23, 2021

Do the New Puzzles for Progress Survey!

Hey everyone! As you know, I love surveys, but somehow nearly a full year has passed without one. It's time to right that wrong! I'd be...

The Puzzles for Progress Book Now Exists!

Jacob Cohen

Nov 3, 2021

The Puzzles for Progress Book Now Exists!

It's finally here. I'm so excited. My new puzzle book, Best of Puzzles for Progress, is officially for sale at tinyurl.com/best-of-pfp!...

Jacob Cohen

Aug 8, 2021

Preorder the Puzzles for Progress Book!

Hopefully the title gives it away, but you can now preorder the book Best of Puzzles for Progress! The book costs $11.99 plus shipping,...

Jacob Cohen

May 23, 2021

Announcing: Puzzles for Progress Book!

I'm extremely excited to announce that I'm compiling a Puzzles for Progress book! It's still in the early stages, but my plan is to take...

Jacob Cohen

Apr 6, 2021

Puzzles Featured on Scott Strosahl's YouTube Channel!

Scott Strosahl just published on YouTube a video solve of three Puzzles for Progress puzzles! Specifically, he solved the puzzles in the...

Jacob Cohen

Feb 14, 2021

300 Malaria Nets Donated!

A few days ago, Puzzles for Progress crossed $1500 in fundraising for Nothing but Nets! That equates to three hundred malaria nets...

Jacob Cohen

Dec 8, 2020

Puzzle Survey Results!

Real quick: If you just want to see the full chart of ratings, without all my commentary, click here. However, if you want to experience...

Jacob Cohen

Aug 11, 2020

150 Malaria Nets Donated: Thank You!

Hello everyone! It’s Jacob. I hope you’re well. I’m very excited to announce that Puzzles for Progress has officially reached our initial...

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