How Long to Read The Curious History of the Crossword

How Long Does it Take to Read The Curious History of the Crossword?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Curious History of the Crossword by Ben Tausig

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

DIV2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the crossword puzzle. Journalist Arthur Wynne had wanted to devise a new game for the back of the newspaper back in 1913, so he created a diamond grid and called it a “Word-Cross,” and thus the first crossword puzzle was born./divDIV Editor and crossword constructor Ben Tausig examines the curious history of the world’s most addictive game and its unusual upbringing. Accompanied by 100 unique and challenging puzzles from the past 100 years, he examines the evolution of grid shape, how basic expected knowledge of the reader has changed, the puzzles that...

How long is The Curious History of the Crossword?

The Curious History of the Crossword by Ben Tausig is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Curious History of the Crossword Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Curious History of the Crossword aloud.

What Reading Level is The Curious History of the Crossword?

The Curious History of the Crossword is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Curious History of the Crossword?

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