The Great Read: To Wear the Sudoku Crown, One Must Solve Any Number of Puzzles

Also helpful: pens, pencils, earplugs, plushies, a water bottle, calming herbal oil and the occasional "wild bifurcation" (a.k.a. a wild guess).

November 3, 2023, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time Every weekday, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Chloe Ellingson for The New York Times To Wear the Sudoku Crown, One Must Solve Any Number of Puzzles Also helpful: pens, pencils, earplugs, plushies, a water bottle, calming herbal oil and the occasional "wild bifurcation" (a.k.a. a wild guess). Open now Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for top stories or great reads from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Great Read, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018