Most of us have a few minutes of free time on our hands everyday.  Instead of wasting it watching television or doing something that is not productive, consider doing something that will make you a little smarter.  Try doing crossword puzzles, it only takes a few minutes of your time, you can do them just about anywhere, and it will make you a little smarter everyday.

There are many options of where you can find crossword puzzles.  You can try traditional sources such as your newspaper, or a crossword book, but now you can also find them online.  Many websites such as FreePuzzleWorld.com offer online crossword puzzles that you can play on your computer - no pencil or paper required.  With the introduction of crosswords online, you no longer have to buy a newspaper or book to get a puzzle to do.  Just go to your favorite puzzle website and you can find a multitude of printable crossword puzzles which fit in your pocket easier than a newspaper or crossword book.

For those of you looking for a bigger challenge, have you ever tried to make your own crossword?  If you have, you know it is tough to get the words lined up on the grid, and if you use graph paper, one miscount and you are in trouble - you have to start again.  Thankfuly you can now make your own crosswords online using a free online crossword maker.  You can make them faster than using paper and you can share your puzzles with other people around the world.

Just remember:  A crossword a day makes your brain smarter in every way.