"I'm a pretty massive crossword puzzle nut, and I have been for a very very long time. As an addict, you have to remind yourself that you're still an addict, even when you're aren't doing things that are terrible for you. Crossword puzzles are a pretty benign outlet for an addictive tendency, in my opinion."
"I think that putting a song together and finding the right word to express what you want to say succinctly, or with clarity-that can feel like putting a puzzle together sometimes. But the difference, obviously, is that there's no right answer for a song, really, and there definitely is one for a crossword puzzle."
Jeff Tweedy, frontman of Wilco, has crafted the New York Times' May crossword with a theme centered on rock music. The puzzle includes references to Lou Reed, the Velvet Underground, and other CBGB icons. Tweedy expressed his long-standing love for crossword puzzles, viewing them as a harmless outlet for his addictive tendencies. He compared the creative process of songwriting to solving crosswords, noting the distinct difference in having a definitive answer for puzzles. Other notable songwriters also contributed to the crossword series this month.
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