How To Play

Crosswords are not designed to be difficult - keep that in mind when you try any of our puzzles.

Here are 4 tips we would like to share:

  • First fill in those clues that are easiest for you, this definitely helps.
  • Then fill in clues that are across them.
  • You could even print it out and try solving with a pencil and eraser.
  • It is important to remember that quite often the clues are not a test of knowledge but an attempt at making you to think out of the box. The answers could be wordplay, puns, anagrams or even a fill in the blank!

Spell It is all about making as many words as you can from the letters provided to you.

Here are 6 tips to help you get a head-start:

  • The central letter must be included in each word.
  • You can repeat the letters as many times as you wish in a word.
  • Enter letters by clicking on them, or by typing them in.
  • Special points for finding a pangram – that is, a word that uses all the letters.
  • If you’re stuck, use the shuffle button to rearrange the letters – it will help you get a fresh perspective!
  • Find words that are 4 or more letters long.

Sudoku's objective is simple: Each of the nine blocks has to contain all the numbers from 1 to 9 within its squares. Some numbers have already been filled in for you and it’s your mission to figure out the rest!

Here are 4 tips to help you ace the game:

  • The most important thing to remember is that each number from 1 to 9 can appear only once in a row, column or box. If you repeat a number, it will impact the entire game.
  • Try using the process of elimination to figure out which numbers can go in each space.
  • Use the Pen function when you are sure about your answer. The Pencil mode can help you track the multiple options that are possible in each box.
  • This is a game of reasoning and logic, so don’t try to guess. If you are stuck, scan the other areas of the grid until you see an opportunity to place a number.

In each Wordsearch puzzle, find all the listed words hidden in the grid of letters.

Here are 4 tips to get you started:

  • Words can run horizontally, vertically or diagonally. They may even go forward or backward!
  • Words will nearly always overlap.
  • To mark words you have found, tap or click the first letter of the word, drag until the last letter and release.
  • A useful strategy is to look for the first letter of a listed word, and then check all eight possible directions to reveal the entire word.

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