Our 14th Annual Finger Lakes Crossword Competition will be held on October 17, 2026 at Boynton Middle School. Participants may compete at three levels of competition, individually or part of a team. 

Adam Perl, creator of 30+ New York Times crossword puzzles and expert puzzle creator for this event, will keep contestants challenged once again!

Learn more about this competition and the essential support it provides for Tompkins Learning Partners’ adult literacy programs.

Special thanks to Gary Weissbrot, our amazing event chair, and to all of our wonderful sponsors and volunteers.