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He called it a 'word cross puzzle'. Invented for something new, something to do and something that might increase the circulation of the newspaper. Published in the New York City World paper 21st December 1913

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Q: Why did Arthur Wynne invent crossword puzzles?
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Who was the inventor of crossword puzzles?

Arthur Wynne was the British-born inventor of the modern crossword puzzle.


Who invented cross word puzzles and when?

Arthur Wynne was the British-born inventor of the crossword puzzle.


Did Arthur Wynne have any problems making the crossword puzzles?

No, he didnt have problems making it. No


In what year were the first crossword puzzles published in newspapers?

Crossword puzzles were first created by Arthur Wynne and the first one was published in a Sunday newspaper, The New York World, on December 21, 1913.


Who created puzzles?

Arthur Wynne (June 22, 1871 - January 14, 1945) was the British-born inventor of the crossword puzzle.


Who is the founder of crossword?

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When was the crossword puzzle made?

It was invented by Arthur Wynne in 1913.


How do the first crossword puzzle look like?

Google "Arthur Wynne." There's a picture of it there.


Who created the crossword?

Arthur Wynne (June 22, 1871 - January 14, 1945) was the British-born inventor of the crossword puzzle.


How was Wynne's puzzle different from the typical crossword puzzles you see today?

Wynne's original puzzle was diamond-shaped, with no words in the center and no black squares. It resembled some of the current diagramless puzzles much more than the regular ones.


Where was the crossword puzzle made?

Arthur Wynne created the first modern crossword for the New York World in their edition of December 21, 1913.


Who created crossword puzzle?

Arthur Wynne (June 22, 1871 - January 14, 1945) was the British-born inventor of the crossword puzzle.