February 5, 2018

The History of Crossword Puzzles: A Timeline

The history of crossword puzzles goes back over 100 years. This timeline highlights key moments in the history of crossword puzzles. The Beginning of Crossword Puzzles (1913-1930) December 21st, 1913 ...

January 2, 2018

The Differences Between an American Crossword and a British Crossword

Many professional cruciverbalists are already well-aware of the differences between an American crossword and a British crossword. An amateur cruciverbalist, however, might not even be aware that a di...

December 12, 2017

Is it Cheating to Seek Out Crossword Puzzle Help?

We’ve all been there before: you’re working on the latest New York Times Sunday crossword, and you’re so close to finishing, but you just cannot figure out that last answer! With the internet so close...

November 19, 2017

How to Host an Online Contest or Giveaway with Crossword Hobbyist

Did you know that many bloggers and business owners like yourself host contests with our puzzles? They’re great fun, and the good news is you can do it, too! Hosting a contest with a puzzle from Cross...

November 18, 2017

20 Common Crossword Puzzle Answers

If you’re an avid crossword puzzle solver, or “cruciverbalist,” then you know certain words come up time and time again. It might be hard to remember these words as you’re making puzzles, though. Some...

October 24, 2017

List of Professional Crossword Writers

Cruciverbalist is the official term for a crossword puzzle writer or creator. This term can apply to professionals and amateurs alike. Below is a list of known professional crossword writers, along wi...

October 18, 2017

List of Places to Submit Professional Crossword Puzzles

Before scrolling down to our list of places to submit professional crossword puzzles, take a look at our guide, “How to Make a Crossword Puzzle”. There you can learn all about size specifications, sta...