Guest Blogger: Ian Ford Software – Inventor of the Slideword Puzzle
At Crosswords for Fun, we are always very pleased to hear about new developments in the world of puzzling, and in particular when a new type of puzzle is invented. Today, we would like you to meet our guest blogger Ian Ford Software who have invented SlideWord (slideword.com).
Ian Ford, the chief engineer who created the puzzle, [...]
E-Learning with Crosswords
Online learning is an excellent way for businesses to present their training and development materials. It is a very cost-effective form of training and it allows employees to do the training whenever it suits them.
When designing your e-course you will need to build in some form of testing and assessment so that your employees can monitor [...]
Suggest a Topic
Do you have a hobby? Perhaps you are passionate about movies or good wines. Perhaps you breed budgies or were born with a green thumb.
Did you know that you could suggest a topic to us and that we can create crossword puzzles based on it? It is true. We love to find new topics and [...]
Puzzle and Crossword Quotes
I love quotations but there are not many that spring to mind when talking about crosswords or puzzles. I went in search of some quotes so that I can add them to my collection! A good quote always comes in useful, doesn’t it?
“Egotism, n: Doing the New York Times crossword puzzle with a pen.”
Ambrose Bierce [...]
Wanted – a new lucky member
If you are reading this post and have not yet become a member of our site then don’t hold back.
If your membership ID matches the current lucky number displayed on the Crosswords for Fun homepage, you will win a Clue Detective Puzzle Club yearly membership, valued at $37. The winner will be notified by email.
Click here [...]
Crossword Puzzles stop Panic Attacks
Have you ever had a panic attack? They are horrible. Your palms go sweaty, your breathing is rapid, your heart thumps in your chest, you may feel sick or even faint and your eyes seem to have trouble focusing. Panic or anxiety attacks can strike out of nowhere. Although nervy people are more prone to [...]
Crossword Puzzles Make Great Gifts!
I know that hankies are practical things. Believe me, I have used many as I watch soppy chick flicks. Still, there are only so many hankies that I can use and they don’t really make a very exciting gift, do they? With Easter and Mother’s Day just around the corner, it is time to start [...]
Unusual Words for your Crosswords
A great benefit of doing crosswords is that you improve your vocabulary. I have come across some words I had never seen before and I love being able to use them correctly in a sentence. Crosswords have woken in me a curiosity about language. Have they done the same for you?
Here are some word facts [...]
Sudoku, Crossword Puzzles, and Math – A Lovely Trio
Today we have a guest article for you. It is a delightfully personal tale about one mans growing attraction to puzzles. We hope you enjoy it.
You know I have not yet caught on to the sudoku craze but from what I understand this puzzle game can become quite addictive. Maybe that’s the reason I haven’t [...]
