United Kingdom, April 13 -- Issa Rae is "so honoured" whenever her name is an answer in the New York Times crossword.

The 'Insecure' star is always thrilled to find she's named in a puzzle because her mom always used to pass the time with the word proble, and she hopes people find her an "easy answer".

She told People magazine: "I've taken several screenshots every time I do a puzzle and I'm just like, 'Oh, it's me, I'm the answer.'

"And then Natasha Rothwell is also a frequent puzzler and she'll always send me a screenshot.

"My mom was always doing the crossword coming up, so I feel honored every single time. I hope that people just see me as an easy answer."

Issa's appearance in the crossword grew more frequent after she played Pre...