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What’s ironic about crossword puzzles?

When crossword puzzles debuted in the early twentieth century, the New York Times was very critical of them, calling them “a primitive sort of mental exercise.” In 1942, the Times published its first crossword puzzle, and today, the New York Times crossword is the most famous one in America. If you’re laughing at these irony examples, then check out these 25 clever jokes that’ll make you sound smart.