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Arthur Wynne

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Inventor of the crossword puzzle (1871-1945)

United KingdomJournalistsLived 1871 to 1945 · aged 73
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Arthur Wynne was the Liverpool-born inventor of the modern crossword puzzle.

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Recreation of Arthur Wynne's crossword puzzle from December 21, 1913Recreation of Arthur Wynne's crossword puzzle from December 21, 1913

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United Kingdom
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1945 · aged 73
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20 languages

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