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The first crossword puzzle was published in the "New York World" newspaper on December 21, 1913. Today, there are many daily devotees of this word puzzle, including former president Bill Clinton, "American Idol" winner David Cook and comedian Jon Stewart. Learning how to solve crosswords involves a bit of patience and lots of... more »
Crossword puzzles are excellent activities for people from children to the elderly. A May 1, 2008, article on AARP.org from Harvard Health Publications explains that exercising the brain keeps the mind and memory sharp, and activities such as completing crossword puzzles qualify as healthy mental exercise. Many students enjoy learning... more »
When riding on public transport or sitting idly in a cafe, a crossword puzzle is an excellent way to pass the time. Although widespread now, the puzzles you know today have a relatively short history. more »
Accomplishment isn't always measured in money and big corner offices. Something as simple as solving a difficult crossword puzzle can be equally as fulfilling. Actually, anyone who has solved a difficult crossword knows it is certainly not that simple. The task can be helped immensely by a few strategic steps geared to helping you... more »
The newspaper is filled with valuable information and sections that people read everyday, but one of the most used sections are the "puzzles." Word games challenge minds and keep people active. With a variety choose from and multiple formats to play them on, word games continue to thrive no matter what technological advancements stand... more »
Crossword puzzles are not only great entertainment, they are also great learning tools because...
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Solving interactive crossword puzzles online can be gratifying, especially since you can access several different crossword puzzles every day.... more »
Crostic crossword puzzles originate from a form of poetry that predates the birth of Christ. In fact, the earliest form of crostic is credited to... more »
Cryptic (or British) crosswords can be the most challenging of puzzles. Though they mostly appear in America only in magazines ("Harper's," "The... more »
In a perfect world for the vision impaired, menus and birthday cards would automatically come in large print. Since this isn't a perfect world,... more »
If you're a crossword puzzle connoisseur, then you may also be a budding cruciverbalist. While that may sound like a title bestowed upon someone... more »
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