“American architect who invented Scrabble while unemployed during the Great Depression” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALFREDBUTTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “American architect who invented Scrabble while unemployed during the Great Depression”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 24, 2026, where it runs at 21 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.