History of the Daily Crossword: From 1913 to Today

First published crossword puzzle by Arthur Wynne 1913

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.

Rex Parker

Rex Parker is a veteran crossword analyst, puzzle solver, and educator who has been dissecting daily crosswords, word games, and solving strategies since 2006.

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