How the Crossword Clue City Became a Global Puzzle Phenomenon
The first time a crossword puzzle appeared in a newspaper, it was met with skepticism. In 1913, Arthur Wynne’s diamond-shaped grid in the *New York World* was dismissed as a frivolous distraction—until readers realized it sharpened their minds in seconds. Decades later, the term “crossword clue city” wouldn’t exist, but the concept was already embedded … Read more
