A puzzling time

Millions of people are preoccupying themselves in coronavirus isolation with various forms of technology, from Disney+ to DoorDash and FaceTime to Fortnite. But after a long day of distance learning or working from home, there’s only so many glowing pixels we can endure. That could explain why an old-school trade is seeing an unexpected resurgence right now.

Puzzle makers say sales are booming. People are buying up everything from simple puzzles for kids to time-consuming, 5,000-piece jigsaws to survive the boredom of home isolation.