FAQs
Where do I find the daily Newsday crossword puzzle? The puzzle is available via newsday.com or the Newsday app. You may also bookmark the puzzle here.
Are crossword puzzles good brain exercise? ›
Crosswords may help with a brain function called fluency, or word finding. Fluency is a type of process based in the speech and language centers of the brain. But watch out: Only crosswords that challenge you can help your brain improve its function.
What is the hardest day of the week crossword? ›
The crosswords are designed to increase in difficulty throughout the week, with the easiest on Monday and the most difficult on Saturday. The larger Sunday crossword, which appears in The New York Times Magazine, is an icon in American culture; it is typically intended to be a "Thursday-plus" in difficulty.
What part of the brain solves crossword puzzles? ›
Dr. Hsiung confirms that puzzles can indeed help with developing problem-solving skills by stimulating the brain's frontal lobe, which is used to make decisions.
How to get crossword puzzles for free? ›
BestCrosswords.com is the largest supplier of free crossword puzzles on the web, publishing 15 grids daily from an archive of more 100,000. You can play in your web browser, smartphone, tablet or print in high resolution. No account registration required.
What is the best free crossword solver app? ›
The best crossword solvers on all platforms
- Anagram Solver (Android)
- Crossword Clue Solver (Android)
- Crossword Solver by Havos (Android)
- CS by LithiumApps (Android)
- Crossword Solver King (Android)
- Across Lite Crosswords (iPad only)
- Anagram Solver (iPhone/iPad)
- The Crossword & Anagram Solver (iPhone/iPad)
Do crosswords prevent dementia? ›
And a study from JAMA Open , published in July 2023, found that frequently engaging in brain-challenging activities, including journaling, playing chess, and solving crossword puzzles was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults.
What's better for your brain crossword puzzles or computer games? ›
The researchers found that those who did crossword puzzles scored higher on memory tests than those who played cognitive games at both the 12-week and the 78-week assessments.
Which puzzle is best for brain? ›
7 Best Brain Games for Adults
- Sudoku. Sudoku is a classic brain game that challenges your concentration and short-term memory. ...
- Scrabble or Crossword Puzzles. ...
- Luminosity. ...
- Chess. ...
- Jigsaw Puzzles. ...
- Matching Card Games. ...
- Mario Kart.
What is a four letter word for nerve network? ›
Matching Answer. RETE. PLEXUS.
Mondays have the most straightforward clues and Saturday clues are the hardest, or involve the most wordplay. Contrary to popular belief, the Sunday puzzles are midweek difficulty, not the hardest. They're just bigger. A typical Monday clue will be very straightforward and drive you almost directly to the answer.
What is a rebus in crossword? ›
According to The New York Times crosswords editor, Will Shortz, “A 'rebus' in a crossword is anything that gets entered in a square that's not a single letter of the alphabet.” That can mean you have to jam more than one letter into a square or use digits.
What do you call a person who solves crossword puzzles? ›
“Cruciverbalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruciverbalist.
What type of intelligence is crossword puzzles? ›
Linguistic Intelligence
Young adults with this kind of intelligence enjoy writing, reading, telling stories or doing crossword puzzles.
What happens if you do puzzles every day? ›
Improved Mood
It also affects memory, concentration, and motivation. Dopamine is released every time we successfully solve a puzzle — or even just get one piece in the right place. This encourages us to continue working on solving them and challenging ourselves.
Is the New York Times crossword puzzle app free? ›
The app is free to download and you can play many games every day with a new puzzle each day for free.
Is the Daily crossword app free? ›
Become a master crossword solver while having tons of fun, and all for free! Daily Themed Crossword features : -Fun puzzles for everyone. -A new puzzle everyday, 365 days a year.
How do I print a crossword puzzle from an online newspaper? ›
Visit pressreader.com or open the PressReader app and select the publication you wish to print from. Page to the item you want to print (e.g.: the crossword puzzle). Click or tap on the headline to open the item in article view. Click or tap the 3 dot menu and click or tap Print.
Can you download nyt crossword for offline? ›
Games and All Access subscribers can view past archived puzzles that can be downloaded and played offline. When you select a puzzle from the archive it is downloaded to your device. Select the puzzle icon again to begin playing.