A Nation in Puzzle Pieces The latest figures from a leading Australian newspaper's online puzzle section reveal that Australians are spending more time on mini crosswords and other bite sized brain teasers than ever before.
The "Mini Crossword," a 25 square puzzle with 10 clues, saw a record number of participants in July.
While some might dismiss this trend as a fleeting fad or trivial pursuit for the intellectually inclined, scratch beneath the surface and you find a nation struggling to fill its time, seeking distraction from an increasingly complex world.