The Futility of Filling in Blanks In an era where information is abundant and easily accessible, the humble crossword remains one of the most popular puzzles online.
Millions tune in daily to fill in blanks and test their linguistic mettle. Slate's latest iteration challenges readers to identify a "Movie Villain Described by Tobe Hooper as a 'Big Baby'" (11 letters).
Historically, crosswords have served as a proxy for cognitive abilities, allowing individuals to gauge their mental acuity in a controlled environment.