I had three little girls, so I had to do them fast. Arthur Wynne would have been amazed at how far his game has come. He's credited with creating the first newspaper cross- word puzzle. And crossword puzzle stuck. The puzzles are no longer simply a leisure activity.
Speed is as critical as accuracy in the world of competitive crossword-puzzle solving.
So is a knowledge of current trivia. All puzzles in the tournament are created especially for the competition. Ten points are given for each correct word and 25 bonus points are awarded for every minute a contestant beats the time limit. Each player solves seven puzzles. Total points are compiled.