Coming this Sunday: “Escape Room”

My new crossword will be in the New York Times this Sunday, November 11! It’s called “Escape Room,” and yes, it’s an escape room in the form of a crossword puzzle. What’s more, the Times is running it as a contest! Figure out the exit phrase and you might win a prize. Don’t worry, though — we won’t actually lock you into the room you choose to solve in.