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Happy Birthday to the Crossword Puzzle!

By , About.com GuideDecember 21, 2012

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On Dec. 21, 1913, the New York World, the newspaper that Joseph Pulitzer rode to fame and fortune, published the world's first crossword puzzle. With just a couple-dozen clues, the diamond-shaped creation of Arthur Wynne spawned a pastime that flows like an addictive serial that newspaper subscribers just gotta have! To celebrate the occasion, check out this themed crossword puzzle.
Happy Birthday Crossword Puzzle

Related: An Introduction to Crossword Puzzles | History of the Crossword Puzzle

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