Tony, Kristen, and Matt sit down with Dan Feyer, record-holder for the most wins at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Dan shares how he made his mark in the world of competitive puzzling, the strategies behind his success, and what a crossword tournament actually looks like.

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