Physics World has published an interactive cryptic crossword focused on thermodynamics concepts. This pastime, designed to challenge both students and physics professionals, offers a playful way to review and apply knowledge of this fundamental branch of physics.

This initiative seeks to foster interest and understanding of thermodynamics through a format different from typical scientific articles. Although the crossword does not present a new discovery or experimental advance, its objective is didactic and educational, inviting the community to interact with the subject matter in an entertaining way.