Mel Taub, Creator of a Pun-Loving Puzzle, Is Dead at 97 He was the main whiz behind a crossword variation for The Times, whose readers delighted in his anagrams and sometimes groan-inducing wordplay. (Try one yourself.)

Le monde des énigmes pleines de jeux de mots dit adieu à Mel Taub, décédé à 97 ans. Son travail restera une source d'inspiration pour les amateurs de puzzles. #MelTaub

R.I.P., Mel #Taub [°Sept. 4, 1928 – Sept. 14, 2025]🕯️😔🌹

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Sue Gleason's Double Crostic Puzzle Page - Mel Taub Biography

Mel Taub, Crossword Puzzle Author. 1928-2025. #MelTaub

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