The first puzzle also contained the word DOH, clued as “fiber of the gomuti palm”-but it’s also appropriate today, 100 years later, as something we would say when we don’t get a crossword clue right away. Crossword puzzles are indeed supposed to be fun-brainy fun, but fun nonetheless. The fact that the first word across in the first-ever crossword was FUN is very appropriate, too. He never made any money off the crossword, but he made tens of millions of puzzle fans around the world very happy. Second, it was a great opportunity to bring Arthur Wynne’s name into the public spotlight. Many, many thanks to Tom Tabanao for pulling me in and shepherding the project through. Ed.įirst, it was a huge honor to be asked to do this. All Design, Images and Text 2000 Merl Reagle. 'There's a fine line between entertainment and torture,' Reagle once wrote.
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Order Books I Free Sample I Puzzle Article I News I Home. Puzzle constructor Merl Reagle begins his weekly stint as The Washington Post's crossword master on Sunday. Here are Merl's thoughts on the history of the crossword puzzle. crossword puzzle books by Merl Reagle, click on any book at right. We thoroughly enjoyed the wit and humor he brought to the whole endeavor. Merl's knowledge of the puzzle world-and perspective on crosswords in particular-is considerable. Merl worked with Google engineer/crossword enthusiast, Tom Tabanao, to craft our puzzle grid and write all the clues. We were lucky and excited to collaborate on our crossword doodle with Merl Reagle, one of the best and most well-known crossword constructors working today.
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