15 Gift Ideas For People Who Love Crossword Puzzles

Crossword puzzles are popular as they are both fun and challenging, and these gifts will go down well with crossword enthusiasts too.

Doing the daily crossword puzzle in their newspaper of choice is a habit shared by millions of people in the United States.

And this is no bad thing.

As completing crosswords is a great way of sharpening your mental skills, improving your vocabulary and challenging yourself.

While also being pretty fun and relaxing too.

So if you have a loved one that enjoys doing crossword puzzles, why not get them a gift to compliment this hobby.

As the following gift ideas for people who love crossword puzzles are all things they'll make good use of. 

What Can You Buy For People Who Love Crossword Puzzles

There are a few options when it comes to what you can get for a crossword enthusiast.

As you could play it safe by getting them some new crossword books to work on.

Or you could go for some pencils or pens to use, some coffee or tea related items to enjoy while doing it, or something to help them improve their crossword skills.

1. A New York Times Crossword Puzzle Book

The first port of call for gifts for fans of crossword puzzles is to get them some new crossword books to complete.

As these will always get used and be appreciated.

And you can't go wrong with a collection from the New York Times, who are renowned for the popularity and quality of their crosswords.

With one such book being The New York Times Mega Book of Sunday Crosswords which has 500 crossword puzzles to keep them going.

2. A Themed Crossword Puzzle Book

You can also get themed crossword books with clues targeted at various topics such as TV shows, sports, movies and music.

So your loved one might prefer this if they are a big fan of one of these as well as enjoying doing crosswords.

As this way they can test their knowledge of their favourite subject rather than the general word play of regular crosswords.

With one example being the The Unofficial The Office Crossword Puzzle Book for fans of the US Office TV show.

3. A Crossword Puzzle Book For The Kids

Encouraging your kids to get into crosswords is no bad thing.

As not only will this keep them quiet for a while, it'll also help them with their critical thinking, vocabulary and spelling skills 

So if your youngster has shown an interest in crosswords, or is curious watching you complete yours, then getting them their own crossword book is a top idea.

With something like the 101 Fun Crossword Puzzles for Kids being ideal.

4. A Set Of High Quality Pencils To Use

They'll need something with which to complete their crosswords and many people like to do so with a pencil.

As we don't always get the clues right first time and they may need to erase what they've previously written for 6 down or 3 across.

So a set of nice high quality pencils can make for a lovely gift to give to an avid crossword fanatic.

With the Blackwing natural pencils being my choice here as these will be a joy to use.

5. A Set Of Erasable Pens

If they prefer to do the crossword with a pen then a set of erasable pens would be a better gift option.

As this way they can fill out their answers in pen but still rub them out as they would when using a pencil if they've made a mistake.

And a good set of ballpoint pens to go with are the Pilot FriXion Clicker erasable pens.

6. A Crossword Mug For Their Tea Or Coffee

Many people enjoy doing a crossword while simultaneously drinking a nice cup of tea or coffee.

So getting them The Unemployed Philosophers Guild crossword puzzle coffee mug as a gift is a great idea.

As not only is this a smart coffee mug for them to use, they'll also enjoy the crossword design which features an actual crossword puzzle for them to solve.

7. A Smart Mug That Stays Warm Until They're Finished

If they take their time to complete their daily crossword puzzle then there's a fair chance their coffee or tea might go cold before they're done.

Especially if they get so absorbed in the puzzle that they forget to drink it in time.

So the Ember Smart Mug 2 can be a lovely gift to give to them.

As this will keep their drink at the perfect temperature no matter how long the crossword takes them.

8. A Reading Pillow For Doing Crossword Puzzles In Bed

Crosswords on the couch, at the breakfast table or on the train while commuting to work are great.

But how about being able to do them while still in bed?

Well with the gift of a reading pillow your loved one can do just that.

As the Vekkia wedge reading pillow will provide them with the perfect comfort and support to prop them up and let them complete their crossword in pure relaxation.

9. A Crossword Calendar For Daily Puzzles

Another gift idea that gives your loved one the chance to get their daily crossword fix is to buy them a crossword calendar.

As these feature a new crossword to complete each day when the dates get flipped over.

With the New York Times crossword calendar being a popular choice here.

10. A Crossword Advent Calendar To Countdown To Christmas

You can also go a step further and replace their boring advent calendar with a crossword advent calendar this December.

As with the Mindmade crossword advent calendar they can open up each day to reveal a fresh crossword to complete as they countdown to the big day.

Which is much more fun than chocolate for a crossword addict!

11. The Latest Merriam-Webster Crossword Dictionary

One way to get better and more skilled at crosswords is by practice and another is by using a crossword dictionary.

As by flicking through these and studying the word combinations you can increase your vocabulary and knowledge of which words popular crossword clues may be searching for.

And the most renowned dictionary for this purpose is the Merriam-Webster's Crossword Puzzle Dictionary, with regularly updated editions that make for superb gifts for crossword lovers.

Especially if they like to try their hand at the harder crossword puzzles.

12. A Hybrid Crossword-Jigsaw Puzzle

If your loved one enjoys challenging themselves with crossword puzzles, then they'll likely enjoy completing other types of puzzles too.

So this next gift idea is a unique and interesting one, which is to get them a hybrid crossword and jigsaw puzzle.

As to complete the Dual Challenge Crossword Jigsaw Puzzle they'll need to first tackle the crossword before moving on to putting together the jigsaw of the finished result.

And if they get stuck on the crossword then putting that part of the jigsaw together can help them to solve it!

13. An Adults Only Crossword Puzzle Book

If you want to get a funny gift for a crossword lover then the next two gift ideas might appeal to you.

With the first one being the Adults Only Crossword Puzzle Book.

As this is an adult crossword book with a difference, being full of profanity, swear words and things you won't find in any regular crossword puzzle.

Which may appeal to people with an adult sense of humour as a stocking stuffer or office Secret Santa type gift. 

14. Some Funny Bathroom Crossword Wall Art

Or you could go for some crossword-themed wall art for their bathroom.

As the Bathroom crossword puzzle wall art above is a great talking point.

And it's something their guests can try to complete in their mind when they are answereing a call of nature.

15. A Book About The Joy Of Puzzles

Our final gift idea for people who enjoy crossword puzzles is to get them The Puzzler by A.J Jacobs.

As this book is written by a lover of puzzles and explores why people love them and the benefits they can bring to us.

He does this by speaking to fellow puzzle enthusiasts and entering as many puzzle competitions as he can.

So it's an adventurous tale that will help them to appreciate their love of crossword puzzles and puzzles in general even more.

Rounding Up

Doing crossword puzzles on a regular basis is a great way of keeping your mental muscles sharp and your brain active.

So if you know a crossword enthiusiast it's a great idea to encourage them even further.

As by getting them a crossword related gift you are both giving them something they'll want and also something that is good for them.