Compact and quick to solve, the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly crossword is the perfect way to spend a coffee break or while away a rainy day. Simply click on the ‘Play Crossword’ button, use your mouse to click on the square you want and start solving the puzzle.

Crossword quick facts:

• The black and white crossword grid is recognised all over the world, however the first crosswords only appeared in England during the 19th century. America however, claims the first published crossword puzzle – reputedly created by journalist Arthur Wynne, for the New York World in 1913.
• The term crossword first appeared in a dictionary in 1930.
• Scientific studies have shown that a daily burst of sustained mental activity – such as solving crossword puzzles - can help prevent memory loss and degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s – a very good reason to get your daily dose of puzzling fun at nzwomansweekly.co.nz.

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