Crossword

The crossword as we know it is over 100 years old – the first was published in 'New York World' newspaper in December 1913. Originally named word-cross, a printing error meant the words were transposed resulting in the new name crossword.

Crosswords are solved by filling a grid with words based on clues provided. Various twists on the concept have been seen over the years – with Skeleton and Cryptics being the most popular of these. However, the original format remains one of the most played puzzles of today.

There are a number of variations of the traditional crossword that you should try if you haven’t already (Skeleton and Cryptic), and there’s a good chance you’ll like Pieceword, Backwards, arroword and codeword too!

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Our expertly curated Puzzler App offers a daily updated collection of diverse puzzles and games, including the classic crossword.

As one of our most popular puzzles, crosswords feature in many Puzzler magazines besides being the star of a number of dedicated titles.

We have a huge range of crossword products to satisfy your puzzle hunger. Choose from books, printables and more – we have it all!