2025 CSE spring crossword puzzle
Tulips overlooking Northrop Mall on University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus

Think you know CSE? Put your curiosity to work.

This crossword puzzle, created by CSE Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Victor Barocas (ChE Ph.D. ’96), features alumni, discoveries, and a few fun twists. Try it—and see what you remember and what you might learn.

Difficulty level: Medium to hard

Ready to solve it online?
Solve the puzzle right in your browser—just click a square, start typing, and get instant feedback. 

Solve the puzzle online

Click the menu icon (☰) in the corner to check your answers. You’ll find the following options:

  • Check letter – Highlights whether the selected letter is correct
  • Check word – Checks the entire word where your cursor is located
  • Check puzzle – Checks the entire grid for accuracy
  • Start continuous checking — Gives you instant feedback as you solve the puzzle. When it's turned on, correct letters stay black, and incorrect letters turn red as you type. You also receive a sound cue when your input is wrong.

Prefer to solve it on an app?

You can also solve the puzzle using a crossword app that supports .puz files, like Black Ink if you have a Mac.

Download the .puz file

Finished solving—or stuck on a clue?

Check your answers and explore the stories behind them—each CSE clue includes a bit of  trivia, history, or alumni insight.

See the crossword puzzle answers.