The World's Most Famous Crossword The Times Crossword has been baffling, infuriating, challenging and delighting its devotees for close on 80 years. It is not only the world's oldest crossword, it is, deservedly, the world's most famous crossword. It is, simply, the Times crossword. This all-new collection of Times crosswords, edited by Brian Greer, Crossword Editor of The Times, will gladden the hearts of all addicts of this most justly celebrated of all crosswords.