Hint, Hint

Crossword puzzles have a relatively short history and have been around since the 19th century. 

Named for the foul language used when working a puzzle in ink and trying to correct a mistake, they were originally called cussword puzzles. The name changed and with that came a surge in popularity. 

Crossword puzzles have clues or hints that allow the user to create word grids that sometimes are centered around a central theme. The size of the puzzle and difficulty vary and thus the time to complete a puzzle can range from the length of an average bowel movement to an entire football game - with or without an exciting half time display. 

Working crosswords and other types of letter or number puzzles has been shown to help stave off the early signs of Alzheimer's. Solving the code of puzzles of all types helps to exercise the brain. Actual physical exercise is a medically preferred way to maintain health in general, but that is hard to do while sitting on the porcelain throne or in a board room, two common puzzling seats. 

There are theories that Crossword puzzles, Daily Jumbles and word searches are all tests secretly designed by the government to make the average person become dyslexic.  The end result will be millions of Americans flooding the Health care system in need of services. Thus Obamacare will be to blame for not allowing us to all have access to vision and psychiatric care. 

Sudoku puzzles are a newer entry into the puzzling community. Sudoku, Japanese for " the last damn number won't fit", is yet another mindf*ck that could cause small strokes in people who strain too hard during their morning ablutions with or without their crossword puzzles.

Doctors urge caution as the jury is still out on the long-term effects of these pencil pushing addictions. In lieu of screwing with your brain for health, perhaps doing that with your partner will provide the needed health benefits.


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Laughingdaughter slyly sent me this:

Down:
1. Old milk
2. Mwahaha
3. Coocoo for Coco Puffs
4. Walmart
5. Coffee
Across:
1. Meat tenderizer
2. Addict
3. Beavers
4. Him
5. Brraaaiiiiiinnnssssssss

If you want to see what the others in this challenge are hinting that Nicky can do, go on over to We Work for Cheese.