An entertaining and informative look at the work of Will Shortz, editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and that of the puzzle constructors with whom he collaborates.

Fifty million Americans work crossword puzzles each week, many in the venerable New York Times , where Will Shortz has been editor for 12 years. "Wordplay" presents an entertaining and informative look at Shortz' work and that of the puzzle constructors with whom he collaborates, as well as coverage of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, an annual competition founded by Shortz, that profiles a number of intelligent and ingratiating contestants. This portrait of an American institution that fosters an overarching sense of community among crossword lovers everywhere features interviews with celebrity crossword solvers, including Bill Clinton, Bob Dole, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, the Indigo Girls and others. 2006 Sundance Film Festival Documentary Competition. By Patrick Creadon