Although the origins of the crossword puzzle can be traced to nineteenth century children’s books, journalist Arthur Wynne is credited with creating the first modern crossword puzzle in 1913. It appeared in New York World on December 21, 1913 and soon became a regular feature. More and more papers starting carrying crosswords, and by 1924 crossword puzzles were a worldwide craze. In celebration of the crossword puzzle’s eighty-fifth anniversary, here’s a tour of the best online crossword sites for kids and their families. [Editor’s Note: An updated version of this topic can be found here: Crossword Puzzles]
