It all started a couple of years ago when Juliana Pache got stuck while doing a crossword puzzle, the clue making a reference ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Juliana Pache about her Black crossword mini puzzles, with clues that honor African heritage.

OK, it's time to play a different kind of puzzle. JULIANA PACHE: Four letters, rude seasoning. RASCOE: OK, rude - the first thing I thought of was Lawry's, but that's not rude. I guess jerk.

If you have not subscribed to our weekly newsletter, you can do so here. Juliana Pache has always loved crossword puzzles. They intersect with her lifelong obsession with language, culture and ...