CROSSWORD PUZZLE DAY – December 21
Thu Dec 21st

Crossword Puzzle Day

On December 21st, the birth of a popular word game enjoyed by millions around the world was commemorated.

In children's books and other journals, Printers published the first crossword puzzles in England. They were simple word games that were derived from word squares, where letters were arranged in a square so that the letters read the same both up and down.

The object of a crossword puzzle is to fill up the white spaces of a grid with the correct words from the clues provided. Individual words are separated by black spaces in black spaces.. The clues to more difficult puzzles look like riddles, making the game more difficult.

Many people are raving about the benefits of crossword puzzles. Not only are they fun, but challenging crossword puzzles can help prevent dementia's onset or sharpen the brain for problem-solving. By focusing on something other than worldly issues, they can also increase vocabulary and even relieve the mind from the day's anxiety.

How to track #crosswordpuzzleday?

Buy a crossword book or find one online. Enjoy some popcorn while you puzzle your way through your favorite crossword at Thenne. These fun ways to celebrate are also recommended by these fun ways to celebrate: We also recommend these fun ways to celebrate:

  • Try solving different kinds of crossword puzzles, such as a cipher or a cryptic. a cryptic is a cryptic
  • Is your bi-lingual or learning a new language? Consider finishing a crossword puzzle in your second language.
  • Challenge someone to a run. Earn bragging rights for solving your puzzle first
  • Create a crossword puzzle by trying your hand at creating a crossword puzzle. Often finding the clues is more difficult than the puzzle model
  • See if you can incorporate a loved one's name into it if you're creating your own crossword
  • A day is a challenge to solve a puzzle for the first time

To post on social media, use the hashtag #CrosswordPuzzleDay.

History of crossword puzzle day in the United States has a long tradition

Arthur Wynne of Liverpool is lauded for his contribution as the creator of the word game we know today. He created what is believed to be the first known published crossword puzzle. The puzzle appeared in the New York World newspaper's December 21, 1913, edition. The puzzle was revealed.

Crossword FAQ

Q. What do we call the people who make the crossword puzzles?

A. Cruciverbalist is someone who is an expert at making or who enjoys solving crossword puzzles.. In addition, crossword puzzle writers also identify themselves as constructors.

When is National Scrabble Day?

The date of A. National Scrabble Day is April 13.

What is the longest word ever used in a crossword puzzle?


A. The longest word ever used in a crossword puzzle is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. It's the name of Welsh town and was used by Roger Squires, a prolific crossword puzzle creator. Telford Wrekin News published the puzzle in its July 1979 edition.