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Cruciverbalists are those skilled in crossword puzzle creation. If you’d like to take your puzzle-making to the next level, the articles here will help.

health benefits of crossword puzzles
August 5, 2018

The 5 Main Health Benefits of Crossword Puzzles

“Crossword puzzles help human brain function.” Many people believe this statement, but can’t support it with research and trusted sources; that is, until now! The health benefits of crossword puzzles ...
format crosswords for submission
July 14, 2018

How to Format Crosswords for Submission to Newspapers

You’ve made a newspaper-style crossword you’re proud of, and you’re ready to submit it to the New York Times. Great! Before you get too eager, though, you’ll need to make sure you’ve not only created ...
popular summer crosswords
July 8, 2018

Free Online Crosswords Series: Popular Summer Crosswords

Summer is in full swing, and it’s a great time to enjoy some grill and some games! Crossword puzzles make a great game for the beach, while staying cool indoors, or for wherever you might travel to. I...
winner crossword hobbyist crossword scholarship
May 30, 2018 / 2 Comments

Meet the Winner of the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship

What does it take to make an award-winning crossword puzzle? Eleanor Miranda, the winner of the 2018 Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship has solved crossword puzzles with her family on a weekly b...
crossword hobbyist crossword scholarship winner
May 30, 2018

Announcing the Winner of the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship!

We would like to congratulate everyone who applied to the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship in its first year. With an outpouring of clever, personal, and well-crafted crossword puzzles, we kne...
Crossword abbreviations
April 2, 2018

Understanding Crossword Abbreviations in American Crosswords

What does ‘anag’ mean in crosswords? This is a common type of question about the abbreviations that appear in crossword clues. These crossword abbreviations can be tricky for new solvers in particular...
creating crosswords for children
March 12, 2018

5 Tips for Creating Crosswords for Children

Creating crosswords for children comes with its unique set of challenges. “Make it easy” is the overarching motto one would follow for the job, but that’s easier said than done. Dean Mayer, profession...
free online crosswords
March 7, 2018

Free Online Crosswords Series: Recent Popular Crossword Puzzles

Those who make online crossword puzzles at Crossword Hobbyist – teachers, parents, business owners, hobbyists, professionals, and others – create fun, educational games for the public to e...
How much do you know about crossword puzzles
March 6, 2018

How Much Do You Know About Crossword Puzzles?

How much do you know about crossword puzzles? Find out with our quiz! Our crossword puzzle trivia quiz features questions about crossword puzzle history, crossword puzzle construction, The New York Ti...
How to Solve The New York Times' Crossword Puzzle
February 26, 2018

How to Solve The New York Times’ Crossword Puzzle

Ever since its beginning in 1941, The New York Times’ crossword puzzle has become a ritual for Americans everywhere. It’s not easy! Even the Monday puzzles, the easiest of the week, can prove quite di...

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