One of the primary objectives that Crosswords for Fun aims to achieve with its puzzles, is to help puzzlers build their vocabulary and general knowledge.
Crossword puzzles have many benefits, both from a recreational and educational aspect.
We feel that if a puzzler learns something new having done a Crosswords for Fun puzzle, the puzzle has done its job, whether be making a you aware of a new word or inspiring you with a quotation.
But of course it goes further than that. Interesting words and quotations are always very useful when writing school/university essays.
Crossword puzzles work on the principle learning by application.
This means that if you don't know the answer when you first look at the clue, and have to search, you are more likely remember it if you have to apply it again at a later date.
