A History of Newspaper Puzzles

Puzzles are a relatively recent addition to daily newspapers. The first crossword puzzle appeared in Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World only 106 years ago. Here’s a look at how your favorite pastime developed over the years

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New orders for this product will not ship in time for holiday delivery. The Times has published more than 58,000 front pages since 1851, many of them

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The very first Times daily crossword puzzle

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