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They'd like a word with you

Ahead of Crossword Puzzle Day, four Mumbai wordsmiths talk about why they can't get their hands off the game and its relevance in a digital world

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On December 21, 1913, the first known published crossword was created for the newspaper the New York World's Sunday edition. A journalist from Liverpool Arthur Wynne created it, and he's also popularly credited with being the inventor of the puzzle. Since then, the game has been at the centre of international competitions and television shows. And in a digital age where alternatives are plenty, here are four Mumbaikars who cannot do without their eyes on the box.

Ritesh Mishra

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