December 12, 2017

Create Crosswords as a Fun Road Trip Game for Kids

With the right activities, road trips can be a lot of fun. Great road trip games can be anything from 20 Questions to crossword puzzles. But instead of buying a general crossword puzzle book, why not ...

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...

December 2, 2017

Include Crossword Puzzles with an Exam Study Guide

We know from research that crossword puzzles are a great tool for exam review. But how do teachers like you make helpful and effective crosswords? Many create puzzles to accompany an exam study guide....

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Reinforcing Lab Safety Rules with a Crossword Puzzle

Nothing is more important than science lab safety. A safe lab allows for a healthy learning environment. Yet kids often brush it off because it’s not as “fun” as the actual experimentation. A crosswor...

November 29, 2017

Crossword Puzzles for Your Office Christmas Party

Office Christmas parties are a blast! We know there are a number of ways to include a holiday word search with your organization’s festivities, but what about a crossword puzzle? A Christmas crossword...

November 28, 2017

Keep Kids Healthy With a Flu Symptoms Crossword

It’s hard to keep kids healthy, especially during flu season. Getting your kids vaccinated will go a long way, but when kids don’t know what to watch out for, parents feel as if they have to be extra ...

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November 22, 2017

Advent Crossword Puzzles for Your Advent Calendar

Advent sneaks up on us right after Thanksgiving, meaning this is the perfect time to think about your Advent calendar. Need ideas for what to add to it besides candy and chocolate? Make an Advent cros...

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

Cooking Crossword Puzzles Turn Meals Into Memories

Parents all know their child’s favorite foods. They also know that it can change in an instant or last for years. Some kids only want mom’s mac and cheese. Others love dad’s burgers. Whatever recipe y...

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...