1. Prevent Dementia
Puzzles in general are great for keeping your brain sharp as you age. The Alzheimer’s Association recommends picking up the crossword habit to help stave off dementia.
2. Improve Verbal Skills
Research has shown that doing daily crossword puzzles benefits your verbal skills. Even if you can’t finish one, you’ll begin to figure out what different words mean as you solve the clues you do know.
