From Wikipedia:
Merv Griffin's Crosswords (also simply called Crosswords) is an American game show based on crossword puzzles. The show was created by its namesake, Merv Griffin, who died shortly after beginning production on the series. Ty Treadway was the host,[2] and Edd Hall was the announcer.
The series ran in daily syndication from September 10, 2007[3] and aired first-run episodes until May 16, 2008, with reruns airing in most markets until September 5, 2008; it has remained in continuous reruns on various outlets since then.
The show was produced by Yani-Brune Entertainment and Merv Griffin Entertainment, and was distributed by Program Partners.