Daily Crossword
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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Over the Teacups
After putting my six-year-old and three-year-old to bed, I settled down on the couch to watch TV. Miss
Three decided she wanted to join Mum, but with her Barbie as well. She asked me to brush Barbie’s hair with my fingers as we couldn’t find the comb. I replied, “No, it’s bedtime. You’ve had your kiss and cuddle and a story. It’s Mum’s quiet-time.” So what does my beautiful little girl turn around and say to me? “You’re fired!”
Robyn, Kaiapoi
ANIMAL ADVICE
My five-year-old grandson, who has been at school for two months, imparted some excellent advice recently. “If you get into a rhinoceros’ enclosure, don’t move because their eyes have evolved to register movement.” He told me he had learnt this at school. It’s just one of the many amazing revelations he has passed on in his five short years!
Daniel’s Nana, Manawatu
JAM PACKED
My sister’s eyesight is not the best. Recently, she put a dollop of raspberry jam, instead of tomato sauce, into the
mince. She scooped out as much as she could and said if her husband complained – which was likely – she would just call it “sweet and sour”!
Mrs BM Farrant, Christchurch
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