Synopsis:
Lisa discovers she has a talent for doing crossword puzzles, so she becomes an expert cruciverbalist, and enters a contest. Homer, short on cash after ending his professional break-up artist business, goes to cheer for Lisa in the tournament, when he discovers an underground crossword puzzle betting ring. Homer profits from betting against Lisa. When Lisa finds out, it takes New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz and master crossword constructor Merl Reagle to help Homer out.