August 5, 2018

The 5 Main Health Benefits of Crossword Puzzles

“Crossword puzzles help human brain function.” Many people believe this statement, but can’t support it with research and trusted sources; that is, until now! The health benefits of crossword puzzles ...

July 14, 2018

How to Format Crosswords for Submission to Newspapers

You’ve made a newspaper-style crossword you’re proud of, and you’re ready to submit it to the New York Times. Great! Before you get too eager, though, you’ll need to make sure you’ve not only created ...

July 8, 2018

Free Online Crosswords Series: Popular Summer Crosswords

Summer is in full swing, and it’s a great time to enjoy some grill and some games! Crossword puzzles make a great game for the beach, while staying cool indoors, or for wherever you might travel to. I...

June 18, 2018

The Top 5 Benefits of Technology in Education

Have you read other lists that aim to quantify the benefits of technology in education? If so, you’ve probably noticed that no two lists look exactly the same. That’s because the benefits are so varie...

June 4, 2018 / 1 Comment

5 Kinds of Beach Crossword Puzzles for Beach Day

Everyone loves going to the beach! It’s a great outdoor summer activity. There’s no better way to get excited and educated than with a beach crossword. What does a beach crossword look like? There are...

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May 30, 2018 / 2 Comments

Meet the Winner of the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship

What does it take to make an award-winning crossword puzzle? Eleanor Miranda, the winner of the 2018 Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship has solved crossword puzzles with her family on a weekly b...

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May 30, 2018

Announcing the Winner of the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship!

We would like to congratulate everyone who applied to the Crossword Hobbyist Crossword Scholarship in its first year. With an outpouring of clever, personal, and well-crafted crossword puzzles, we kne...

May 26, 2018

5 Educational Summer Activities for Kids

Parents love spending time with their kids over the summer. Sometimes it can be difficult to occupy young ones over the summer break, though. Plus, it’s important to keep kids learning over the summer...

May 19, 2018

Solving Equations Crossword Puzzles for Your Math Class

Kids love to play educational games in the classroom, and teachers love to assign them. Crosswords make a great addition to any classroom, but math teachers can use crosswords in special ways. With so...

May 14, 2018

7 Tips to Make Your Own Newspaper Crossword

Ever since The New York Times began printing their famed daily crossword, crosswords have been a popular feature in newspapers all over the world. That’s why many editors want to make a newspape...