Puzzle History History of the Daily Crossword: From 1913 to Today By • Sep 8, 2026 Share this: Twitter Facebook Arthur Wynne published the very first word-cross puzzle in the New York World on December 21, 1913. Trace the rich century-long evolution of the world’s favorite intellectual pastime. Leave a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.