Galvosūkių kūrėja Merė Horovitz yra graži, protinga ir... prilygsta gamtos katastrofai – jai nuolat nesiseka. Fatališkų Merės nesėkmių šleifas patraukia televizijos operatoriaus Styvo dėmesį. Tiesa, patraukia ne romantiškai, o iš "profesinės" pusės. Atsiradus susidomėjimui, atsiranda ir draugų, kurie suorganizuoja susitikimą. Ar, tiksliau kalbant, aklą pasimatymą. Jo metu Merė nusprendžia, kad abipusis potraukis akivaizdus, kad ji surado savo sielos draugą ir kad nuo šiol seks paskui Styvą visur, kur tik jis beeitų.

From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.

Crossword-solving waitress Gloria falls for a womanizing TV repairman.

Alex Grégoire is a timid insurance company clerk who shares his uneventful life between his wife Angèle, his colleagues and his passion for crosswords. But all of a sudden his existence changes dramatically. First because he wins a crossword competition. Second because a jewel thief, Charles Tuffal, thinks he recognizes in him a former accomplice. From that moment "uneventful" is not the best adjective to qualify Alex's life anymore...