Will Weng

Will Weng (February 25, 1907 – May 2, 1993) was an American journalist and crossword puzzle constructor who served as crossword puzzle editor for New York Times from 1969–1977.

Will Weng
Weng circa 1974
Born	(1907-02-25)February 25, 1907 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
Died	May 2, 1993(1993-05-02) (aged 86) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Journalist, crossword puzzle constructor

Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, he attended Indiana State Teachers College. Weng came to New York City in 1927. He got a master's degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism and joined the Times in 1930 as a reporter. He served as a Lieutenant commander in the United States Navy during World War II.

Weng had succeeded Margaret Farrar as crossword puzzle editor, and was himself succeeded by Eugene T. Maleska. After leaving the New York Times he became the editor for a start-up crossword puzzle venue called The Crosswords Club, preparing five Sunday-size crosswords every month for distribution to subscribers.

Weng died of throat cancer in Manhattan.