From Dave Fisher,
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On Dec. 21, 1913, the New York World published the world's first crossword puzzle. To celebrate the occasion, check out this themed crossword puzzle. Crossword can be solved online or printed and solved on paper. Happy puzzling!

Choose your solving method:

• Solve online (Java)
• Solve online (AcrossLite)
• Print and solve.

Solution | Free Crosswords | Shop for Crosswords

Poll: Have you ever bought a newspaper just to do the crossword puzzle?

• All the time
• Occasionally
• Seldom
• Never
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