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Seeing is Believing! Or is it?

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:06:56 +0000

Here's a collection of optical illusions and visual puzzles to entertain you. Some of the images are not what they first appear to be while others are impossibilities which, initially, may seem possible. A few of these images will seem to vibrate or rotate and others will bend, skew or change color. And it's all just your eyes playing tricks on your mind...
Optical Illusions

Sunday Crossword

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:45 +0000

There's something fishy about this puzzle! Solve it online, on your computer or print it out and solve anytime, anywhere. Happy puzzling!
"Seasick" Crossword

Free Sports Word Search Games
Words from the World of Sports are featured in these large-print word search games of medium difficulty. Play them on your computer or print and solve.
Today's Puzzle - Rodeo Word Search

Four Rivers Strategy Puzzle
In this strategy puzzle, the challenge is to identify identical tiles which can be paired and thus removed. It's a race against the clock.
Warning! May be addictive!

Can you decipher the secret message?

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:03:01 +0000

How good are you at secret codes? The secret message has been encrypted using a simple substitution cipher. Can you work out what letter in the encrypted code represents what letter in clear text and work out what the message actually says?
Decode the Secret Message

Crooner's Cryptic Crossword Puzzle
This 11x17 crossword puzzle includes an interesting bonus feature. Can you figure out the song title and artist?

Free Sudoku to Print

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:23 +0000

Print-friendly puzzle games for those who prefer solving puzzles on paper.

Easy Printable Sudoku Sheets
Just starting out with Sudoku? Here are some free puzzles with which to hone your Sudoku solving skills. These are print-friendly versions with four SuDoku puzzles to a page. Happy puzzling!

Easy Crosswords from The New York Times
These easy crossword puzzles from The New York Times puzzle archives are offered in three solving formats: solve them online, in AcrossLite, or print and solve.
Today's Puzzle - Wednesday Crossword #420

Animal Word Searches
Animal lovers with a penchant for puzzles will enjoy these free word search puzzles featuring the names of members of the animal kingdom.
Today's Puzzle - Aquarium Fish Word Search

Make Your Own Jigsaw Puzzles

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:35 +0000

Want to design and create your own jigsaw puzzles or organize a fun activity for kids in the classroom or a party? Here you'll find blank, pre-cut jigsaw puzzle boards of various sizes that can be colored or painted to create your own masterpiece.
Make Your Own Jigsaw Puzzles

For those who prefer to solve jigsaw puzzles online, here are some free jigsaw puzzles for you to enjoy.

Word Games Free

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:37 +0000

Word Search Games
Word search puzzles are easy to solve and don't require an extensive vocabulary. Play them on your computer or print and solve.
Today's Puzzle - Art Class Word Search

Word Scramble Games
See if you can unscramble the letters to make a word related to the puzzle theme. Anagram fun for all ages.
Today's Puzzle - 'Love' Songs Word Scramble

Crickler Word Game

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:52 +0000

The developers at Crickler Crosswords claim they have re-invented the crossword puzzle. What do you think?

Read a review of the Crickler Crossword App

Do you know of a puzzle app that merits a mention here at About Puzzles? Drop us a line and Tell Us About Your Favorite Puzzle App.

Free Word Games Online

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:23 +0000

Animal Word Search Games
Expand your animal vocabulary with these free word search games featuring the names of members of the animal kingdom. These large- print puzzles can be played online or printed for solving on paper.
Today's Puzzle - Turtle Terms Word Search

Crosswords for Kids
Crosswords are a great way to develop vocabulary skills and have fun, too! These free puzzles range from very easy for beginners to quite challenging for older children. Play them online or print for classroom solving.

Free Crossword Puzzles

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:08:32 +0000

Here's an eclectic selection of crossword puzzles for you to enjoy. Solve online or print and solve.

Featured Crossword: 'Ouch!
A crossword puzzle with a painful theme to test your smarts. Solve it on your computer or print and solve at your leisure.

More Crossword Resources

Free Word Search Games

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:38 +0000

Word search puzzles are easy to solve and don't require an extensive vocabulary. Play them on your computer or print and solve.
Today's Puzzle - Musical Instruments Word Search

Make Your Own Free Word Search Puzzles
Word search puzzles are a good way for kids to learn new words and improve their spelling. The sites listed here offer free word search makers that you can use to create customized word search puzzles for educational purposes or just for fun.