Miscellaneous Word Puzzles
Acrostic, Diagramless, Quotefall, and other interlocking word games. Jumble word, cryptograms and intriguing picture puzzles.
Sylla-Steps Word Puzzle
Using the clues, enter one of the word fragments (from the syllabary below) in each of the 32 boxes to form 8 four-syllable words. Each word fragment is used only once. When complete the letters in the two diagonal flights of stairs (shaded cells) will spell out a topical subject. I've entered one fragment to start you off.
Using the clues, enter one of the word fragments (from the syllabary below) in each of the 32 boxes to form 8 four-syllable words. Each word fragment is used only once. When complete the letters in the two diagonal flights of stairs (shaded cells) will spell out a topical subject. I've entered one fragment to start you off.
Pyramid Puzzles
A Pyramid Puzzle is a word game, so named because the solution words are stacked one on top of each other (from shortest to longest) to resemble a pyramid. The topmost (shortest) solution word is anagrammed with one letter added to determine the next answer. Another letter is added and anagrammed for the third answer, and so on.
A Pyramid Puzzle is a word game, so named because the solution words are stacked one on top of each other (from shortest to longest) to resemble a pyramid. The topmost (shortest) solution word is anagrammed with one letter added to determine the next answer. Another letter is added and anagrammed for the third answer, and so on.
WEBoggle
Play online in real time against other players. Choose a 4x4 or 5x5 grid. No downloads or special plug-ins. The site is FREE and NO registration is required. Just type in a user name and play away!
Play online in real time against other players. Choose a 4x4 or 5x5 grid. No downloads or special plug-ins. The site is FREE and NO registration is required. Just type in a user name and play away!
Play With Your Mind
An online collection of word games, typing games, logic puzzles and other mind games and IQ tests. Recommended.
An online collection of word games, typing games, logic puzzles and other mind games and IQ tests. Recommended.
Kwon-Tom Loop
Here's an interesting puzzle to solve online. The challenge is to place lines from dot to dot so that each number has that many lines directly bordering it. When completed all the lines must link together to form one continuous loop.
Here's an interesting puzzle to solve online. The challenge is to place lines from dot to dot so that each number has that many lines directly bordering it. When completed all the lines must link together to form one continuous loop.
Ace Same Puzzle
Free online Same game where the object is to clear as many of the colored blocks as you can. Works with all browsers including WebTV.
Free online Same game where the object is to clear as many of the colored blocks as you can. Works with all browsers including WebTV.
The Atlantic Puzzle
From The Atlantic Monthly. Entertaining puzzles (various styles) by that inimitable puzzling duo; Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon. Nice archive.
From The Atlantic Monthly. Entertaining puzzles (various styles) by that inimitable puzzling duo; Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon. Nice archive.
Chain Reaction & Chain Letters
Two word games available at the Sony play site. Join others online for interactive fun.
Two word games available at the Sony play site. Join others online for interactive fun.
Cryptogram Puzzles
The classic puzzle with a twist. After deciphering the hidden quotation, solvers must derive the author's name. Interactive.
The classic puzzle with a twist. After deciphering the hidden quotation, solvers must derive the author's name. Interactive.
Find The Faces
An intriguing picture puzzle with more than meets the eye.
An intriguing picture puzzle with more than meets the eye.
Hexaword
Hexagonal crossword puzzle by Ian Tresman. Fill in words in all directions.
Hexagonal crossword puzzle by Ian Tresman. Fill in words in all directions.
Logomaki
This game features elements of Scrabble and Spill & Spell. You can download the junior version as freeware. DOS or Windows compatible.
This game features elements of Scrabble and Spill & Spell. You can download the junior version as freeware. DOS or Windows compatible.
Master Word
Test your deductive reasoning by trying to guess a four-letter word. If you join the league, you can compare your score to that of the other members.
Test your deductive reasoning by trying to guess a four-letter word. If you join the league, you can compare your score to that of the other members.
The Puzzle House
Cryptic style grids with 'straight' clues. Print only.
Cryptic style grids with 'straight' clues. Print only.
Thoughts About Things
From Thoughts About Things ezine, a small monthly crossword. Java.
From Thoughts About Things ezine, a small monthly crossword. Java.
Tidbits
Quick crossword-type game for those with limited leisure time. New puzzle every Sunday. Print.
Quick crossword-type game for those with limited leisure time. New puzzle every Sunday. Print.
Val's Word Find Page
Three themed puzzles (she's a Michael Jackson fan) with clues for the hidden words. Uses too large a font size but a good effort from an amateur.
Three themed puzzles (she's a Michael Jackson fan) with clues for the hidden words. Uses too large a font size but a good effort from an amateur.
Word Game Archive
From The Atlantic Monthly. All the contests are now closed but it's very entertaining to read the entries for these ingenious word games hosted by Cox & Rathvon.
From The Atlantic Monthly. All the contests are now closed but it's very entertaining to read the entries for these ingenious word games hosted by Cox & Rathvon.
Bill Clinton Sex Crossword
Compiled by the Cunning Linguist, this puzzle is for adults. Print only.
Compiled by the Cunning Linguist, this puzzle is for adults. Print only.