A History of Newspaper Puzzles

Puzzles are a relatively recent addition to daily newspapers. The first crossword puzzle appeared in Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World only 106 years ago. Here’s a look at how your favorite pastime developed over the years

History Puzzles

Cryptic crossword - Wikipedia

Crossword Puzzle - circa 1943.

Stamp Act Deplored In Newspaper #1 Jigsaw Puzzle by Photo

Solve this crossword in less than 12 minutes and you could have

A time before Wordle: Newspapers used to hate word puzzles

Newspaper Crossword Puzzles & More Games Our Ancestors Played

Crossword Puzzles and Newspapers – Monroe County History Center

Newspaper, History & Facts

The History Of The New York Times Crossword Puzzle

A Brief History of Crossword Puzzles

Crossword Puzzles and Newspapers – Monroe County History Center

A time before Wordle: Newspapers used to hate word puzzles

Today In History: First Modern Crossword Puzzle Is Published