It wasn't until 1913 that crossword puzzles as we know them today began to take shape, and their popularity only boomed from there.

5 Puzzling Facts About the History of Crossword Puzzles

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I t wasn't until 1913 that crossword puzzles as we know them today began to take shape, and their popularity only boomed from there. These brain teasers boast an interesting history full of trivia that may surprise even the most avid puzzlers out there.

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