BenchFly Crossword: Back to Basics with Chemistry and Biology

We thought what better timing than the beginning of the new academic year to brush up on the fundamentals of chemistry and biology.  Or perhaps more appropriately – brush off the dust from those fading memories.  But let’s be honest, who wants to crack open the textbooks on a Friday afternoon?  Nobody.  So today, we’re excited to kick off a new series at BenchFly – our Interactive Crossword Puzzle!

We’re pretty sure everyone knows how to do a crossword puzzle, but hey- even shampoo bottles have instructions, so here we go:

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Instructions:

1. Pour yourself a beverage of your choice.
2. Pull up a chair and get comfortable.
3. Click the image below to begin working on the interactive crossword puzzle!

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We’ve included a timer – or as it proved to be when we filled out the puzzle – a “timer of shame” (and we created the puzzle!).

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How fast can you complete it?

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[NOTE: Internet Explorer users may experience compatibility issues.]

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Give up?  Here’s the completed puzzle.

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