#OnThisDate December 21, 1913 - Crossword Genesis

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Arthur Wynne, A British-Born Journalist, Introduced The First Modern Crossword Puzzle In The New York World Newspaper's "Fun" Section.

This Diamond-Shaped Puzzle, Initially Termed A "Word-Cross," Featured A Hollow Center With The Word "FUN" Pre-Filled At The Top.

Wynne's Innovation Drew Inspiration From Earlier Word Games But Introduced Defining Elements Such As Intersecting Horizontal And Vertical Words And Numbered Clues Corresponding To The Grid.

A Typesetting Error Later Inverted The Name To "Cross-Word," Which Became The Accepted Term.

The Puzzle's Immediate Popularity Led To Its Regular Inclusion In The New York World, And By The 1920s, Crosswords Had Become A Widespread Phenomenon, Appearing In Various Newspapers And Captivating A Broad Audience.

The First Crossword Puzzle Book, Published By Simon & Schuster In 1924, Further Fueled The Craze, Selling Over 100,000 Copies And Solidifying The Crossword's Place In Popular Culture.

Wynne's Creation Not Only Provided Entertainment But Also Offered A Mental Challenge That Has Endured For Over A Century, Influencing The Development Of Similar Puzzles Worldwide And Becoming A Staple In Daily Newspapers.

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