"X as in Ximenes?" NYT crossword answer is:
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Ximenes was a British crossword puzzle constructor who was known for his complex and difficult puzzles. He was a major influence in the development of the modern crossword puzzle and was the first to use the term "crossword" in print. He was also the first to use the grid format and the first to use a numbering system for clues. His puzzles appeared in the New York Times from 1924 to 1935 and he was the first to have a puzzle published in the paper.