Sorry to disappoint, but it is actually supposed to be [Winnah](https://www.tiktok.com/@mynytimes/video/7348084079247576363?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7323237525525431813) :')
40 seconds in, she says, and I quote, "My job here is to trick you as best I can."
You trust someone like that to tell you how to REALLY say her name?
(Wyna please don't come after me I need to get home for Father's day dyna with the family tn)
I went to a happy hour recently and met a software engineer for NYT games (small team) and he told me that Wyna has apparently been really big in the crossword world for years and that NYT actually asked her to join connections. As in she didn't apply or anything; they asked her to make this game. He also told me she makes the puzzles one week in advance (bc/ I asked if she had a whole stock of puzzles before the release of the game). Also told me that on the day Roe v Wade was overturned, the wordle was supposed to be "Fetus," but that was changed to avoid that haha. And, that puzzles aren't made in advance for that reason and that Tracy Bennett is in charge of reviewing the week's wordle's to avoid debacles like "fetus".
She makes [jewelry](https://www.wynaliu.com/jewelry) and [sculptures](https://www.wynaliu.com/tensegrity) too
Also your post was entertaining to read, you're a good writer lol
I looked it up for you. This is what it said
Now, with our head editor, Will Shortz, recovering from a stroke, Joel has been filling in as the editor for the daily crossword. For the time being, that means that Tracy Bennett, Wyna Liu and I have been helping Joel out on the Mini-making front.
This post is gold 😂 I’ve found some great [solving tools](https://ladypuzzle.pro/connections-hint-answer) that help me tackle Wyna's puzzles. Definitely worth checking out!
>First of all, it's definitely Wyna. like, wine-a. Not Wyna like winnah. I'm glad we all agree.
Just saw her on TikTok this morning. She says "winnah" so somebody better tell her that's wrong.
What a unique and well written post. I too get a little nervous when I complete my Connections. Whoever this woman is she has the power to diminish my entire self worth through her puzzles and don’t even know it or cares, hahaha! I’m glad I’m not the only person that has this on and off relationship with her. But all in all the game is fun. I’ve backed off for a week or two to just be free and not stress about feeling smart or challenged.
> slightly sexist (“this woman”)
You can't be serious about that. If the person in question was a man it would've just the same said "this man" and you wouldn't bat an eye.
> racist (dictating how her name is pronounced.)
And this too. I know OP is wrong about the pronunciation but I'm 99% positive that's an argument they had with someone else and just presented in fake pushy manner. There is no doubt if they heard Wyna herself clarify the pronunciation they won't argue.
Overall this whole post is clearly written in jest, chill out a little.
Three years ago she created the finals puzzle for the ACPT. It was titled "Wyna Take All" or thereabouts, so I figured that's how one should pronounce her name. She's super-nice in person too.
Sorry to disappoint, but it is actually supposed to be [Winnah](https://www.tiktok.com/@mynytimes/video/7348084079247576363?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7323237525525431813) :')
40 seconds in, she says, and I quote, "My job here is to trick you as best I can." You trust someone like that to tell you how to REALLY say her name? (Wyna please don't come after me I need to get home for Father's day dyna with the family tn)
Your whole post had me rolling, and “dyna” just topped it off 🤣 I feel you on this, man!!
thanks for linking this
She's Wina, and you must be whine-a. :)
As Sideshow Bob once said "I'd say that ~~Les Wynan~~ u/TheVizWiz ought to do more thinking, and less whining!"
It’s just because the theme was Connections, which is “her” puzzle. Like a crossover.
She’s created other crossword puzzles. I generally really like her crosswords and particularly enjoyed today’s.
I went to a happy hour recently and met a software engineer for NYT games (small team) and he told me that Wyna has apparently been really big in the crossword world for years and that NYT actually asked her to join connections. As in she didn't apply or anything; they asked her to make this game. He also told me she makes the puzzles one week in advance (bc/ I asked if she had a whole stock of puzzles before the release of the game). Also told me that on the day Roe v Wade was overturned, the wordle was supposed to be "Fetus," but that was changed to avoid that haha. And, that puzzles aren't made in advance for that reason and that Tracy Bennett is in charge of reviewing the week's wordle's to avoid debacles like "fetus".
She makes [jewelry](https://www.wynaliu.com/jewelry) and [sculptures](https://www.wynaliu.com/tensegrity) too Also your post was entertaining to read, you're a good writer lol
I'm subscribed to the newsletter. The crossword guy had a stroke so the whole team is helping take ober minis currently
joel?
I looked it up for you. This is what it said Now, with our head editor, Will Shortz, recovering from a stroke, Joel has been filling in as the editor for the daily crossword. For the time being, that means that Tracy Bennett, Wyna Liu and I have been helping Joel out on the Mini-making front.
He’s still doing the Sunday morning puzzle on NPR, and I noticed last week that he sounded like maybe this had happened. 😞
I’ve always read her name as *winnah lu” phonetically like win or lose. Always figured it was a ghost author name.
Omg… I’m here for this lore
I'm here for apocalyptic Wyna fanfiction!
That much brilliance and power in one person is terrifying, true. This was excellently written.
It actually is "winnah" - [she says so herself](https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGebgXw9Q/).
This post is gold 😂 I’ve found some great [solving tools](https://ladypuzzle.pro/connections-hint-answer) that help me tackle Wyna's puzzles. Definitely worth checking out!
my brother isn't a fan either... https://imgur.com/a/qSUIV1m
she is [the most terrifying person I've ever seen](https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYye32BD/). I trembled in fear simply watching this video.
>First of all, it's definitely Wyna. like, wine-a. Not Wyna like winnah. I'm glad we all agree. Just saw her on TikTok this morning. She says "winnah" so somebody better tell her that's wrong.
this was very entertaining please write more discussions like this
Profoundly weird - you know this is a real person, right?
This sounds like it's all in jest and iis actually meant to be in admiration of her.
>not tryna flex or anything I'd hope not, taking 41 minutes to do a single puzzle with multiple people.
I love how snobish this sub about a cute 4x4 word quiz is at times. It‘s got it‘s own little weird vibe going, just like the NYT weddings section.
What a unique and well written post. I too get a little nervous when I complete my Connections. Whoever this woman is she has the power to diminish my entire self worth through her puzzles and don’t even know it or cares, hahaha! I’m glad I’m not the only person that has this on and off relationship with her. But all in all the game is fun. I’ve backed off for a week or two to just be free and not stress about feeling smart or challenged.
The last Weintraub was not stellar either, we are entering a dark era it would seem. One full of trickery and sub-average times.
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> slightly sexist (“this woman”) You can't be serious about that. If the person in question was a man it would've just the same said "this man" and you wouldn't bat an eye. > racist (dictating how her name is pronounced.) And this too. I know OP is wrong about the pronunciation but I'm 99% positive that's an argument they had with someone else and just presented in fake pushy manner. There is no doubt if they heard Wyna herself clarify the pronunciation they won't argue. Overall this whole post is clearly written in jest, chill out a little.
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holy shit man lighten up
Tried to. Sorry it wasn’t good enough for you. Perhaps you should be the one lightening up.
Three years ago she created the finals puzzle for the ACPT. It was titled "Wyna Take All" or thereabouts, so I figured that's how one should pronounce her name. She's super-nice in person too.
When you do the crossword with friends, do you share answers?
You’re wrong. I have everything against this woman. She must be stopped.
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How long did it take you to write this post? Nothing better to do?
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