Chapter

The History of Crossword Puzzles
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02:21 - 06:52 (04:31)

This podcast episode dives into the history of crossword puzzles and the woman who helped codify the rules of the game we know today.

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The New York Times crossword puzzle was originally looked down upon as a fad and the publication was the last metropolitan newspaper to begin running their own.
02:21 - 03:22 (01:01)
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New York Times Crossword Puzzle
Summary

The New York Times crossword puzzle was originally looked down upon as a fad and the publication was the last metropolitan newspaper to begin running their own. However, it has since become the most popular crossword puzzle in the country.

Chapter
The History of Crossword Puzzles
Episode
Crosswords episode, perhaps?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
This podcast features a discussion on the prehistory of crossword puzzles and the contributions of Arthur Wynn in creating the first modern crossword puzzle.
03:22 - 06:52 (03:30)
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Crossword puzzles
Summary

This podcast features a discussion on the prehistory of crossword puzzles and the contributions of Arthur Wynn in creating the first modern crossword puzzle.

Chapter
The History of Crossword Puzzles
Episode
Crosswords episode, perhaps?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know