National Crossword Puzzle Day!

December 21st commemorates the birth of a challenging word game enjoyed by millions worldwide.

Printers published the first crossword puzzles in England in children’s books and other publications. They were simple word games derived from the word squares where letters were arranged in a square so that the words read the same across and down.

The object of a crossword puzzle is to fill in the white spaces of a grid with the correct words using the clues provided. Black spaces separate individual words. The clues to more challenging puzzles read like riddles, making the game more complex.

Grand Blanc Mercedes-Benz has produced a fascinating crossword puzzle about the Mercedes-Benz brand. Your knowledge will be put to the test.