The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin - EVENING

Sun Dec 07 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Planet Word | Washington

The Crossword Show
Publisher/HostThe Crossword Show
The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin - EVENING
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The debut performance of Puzzle #3 at Planet Word, DC's resplendent language museum.
About this Event

The Crossword Show returns to Planet Word for the D.C. debut of Puzzle #3. Host Zach Sherwin ("Epic Rap Battles of History," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend") presides as a panel of guests solves an actual crossword puzzle live onstage, with everything displayed on a big screen so the audience can follow along. As the solvers decipher the clues, Zach takes the show down rabbit holes of comedy, music, wordplay and trivia, all inspired by the answer words, and everything ties together at the end for a grand finale that’s as satisfying as it is mind-blowing. You don’t need any crossword expertise to be dazzled by this joyful, brainy, one-of-a-kind experience! “Tons of fun.” -New York Times. "Nerdtastic." -Washington City Paper. “Jaw-dropping.” -SFGate.

**Special VIP experience add-on!** Join host Zach Sherwin from 5:45–6:15 PM for an exclusive pre-show hang jam-packed with fun, wordplay, and Crossword Show content you won't see anywhere else. This intimate gathering will feature bonus quizzes and puzzles, exclusive material that won't be included in the evening's show, insider stories and glimpses into Zach's creative process, and a hard copy of a crossword puzzle custom-made for this special event! Limited to 20 ticket buyers; choose the "VIP Experience" option at checkout.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Planet Word, 925 13th Street Northwest, Washington, United States

Tickets

USD 39.19 to USD 65.87

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