BenchFly Crossword: History’s Most Famous Scientists in Two Words

Distilling a lifetime’s body of work down to two words seems slightly unfair. Contemplating our own two-word biography, we hope the words “no-talent” and “ass-clown” don’t make the short list. Ironically, for history’s most accomplished scientists – many of whom started entire fields of scientific knowledge – it seems a word or two is all that’s necessary to conjure up images of their greatness. Even if “ass-clown” was an appropriate phrase for a few of these mental giants, the words “Nobel” and “Prize” usually bump it down the list. See how many of history’s most famous chemists, biologists, physicists and mathematicians you can recall with limited information.

We understand a crossword puzzle should require no explanation, but given that even Pop-tarts have directions, we’ll err on the side of caution.

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Instructions:

1. Click on image below to begin working on the interactive crossword puzzle.
2. Try not to let the timer taunt you.
3. As needed, use the “Hint” and “Check my answers” buttons in the upper left corner
4. Have fun!

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How fast can you complete it?

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