Crosswords vs Speedcubing
Crosswords and speedcubing have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Crosswords | Speedcubing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 1 hour a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | Free | $15 |
Choose crosswords if
- Less hands-on
- No winners or losers
- Less fiddly
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose speedcubing if
- More hands-on
- More competitive
- More fiddly, precise work
About $15 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Crosswords: Free to start, and little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown
- Speedcubing: Speedcube (3x3) Full cost breakdown