From the article: Free Crossword Puzzles
Studies have shown that "mental aerobics", such as solving crossword puzzles, are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercising the brain helps stave off senility and improves memory. But, can they actually help increase your IQ? So far, 85% of responders believe they do.
What do you think?
yes
- yes it teaches u how to think n that boosts creativity
- —Guest puzzler
YES
- Crossword puzzles expand your vocabulary. I have learned MANY new words doing them.
- —Guest plclemo
Smartness
- You must be smart BEFORE solving puzzles, but WORKING on puzzles develops your brain and memory and of course is entertining.
- —Guest wtmac
Smarter?
- You may not become smarter, but you do learn more, especially if your mind is a trivia trap!
- —Guest Carolyn
Like With Most Parts Of Our Body...
- use it or lose it and using it strenthens it. --I don't feel smart finishing a crossword, I feel stupid when I can't. lol
- —addiefleur
can solving puzzles make you smarter?
- for me, yes it does and helps reinforce what I already know. Lot of the crosswords I do, and if I am stumped on the spelling of the word I do look it up.
- —dancepederson
Yes!
- After many years of doing all kinds of puzzles and word games, I am definitely smarter. I know what an erne and an anoa are ;( Actually, I'm not sure if they make you smarter but they do exercise the brain and that has to be a good thing, right?
- —psezulz
