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Why do the British love cryptic crosswords?

Alan Connor's Two Girls, One on each Knee (7) is full of stories about the word puzzle — and tips for beginners

16 November 2013

9:00 AM

16 November 2013

9:00 AM

Everyone loves an anniversary and the crossword world — if there is such a thing — has been waiting a long time for this one. December is the 100th anniversary of the publication of what is generally recognised as the first crossword — although back then it was called a ‘word cross’.

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