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Free Geography Puzzles and Word Games

Friday May 25, 2012

Geography Word Search Games
Find the names of countries, cities, and famous landmarks hidden in these free word puzzles. Play them on your computer or print and solve.
Today's Puzzle - Venice, Italy Word Search

Related: Free Geography Puzzles for Kids | USA Map Jigsaw Puzzles

Free Crosswords from The New York Times
These easy crossword puzzles from The New York Times puzzle archives are offered in three solving formats: solve it online, in AcrossLite, or print and solve anytime, anywhere.
Today's Puzzle - Wednesday Crossword #213

Four Rivers Strategy PuzzleFour 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. Less than 4 minutes is average. Less than 3 minutes is good and anything under 2 minutes is exceptional.
Warning! May be addictive!

Free Math Puzzles for Kids

Thursday May 24, 2012
Improve your math skills with these free online math puzzles and games. Or, print out a customizable math worksheet to test your knowledge of numbers.
Free Math Puzzles for Kids

Number and Counting Puzzles
These jigsaw puzzles and counting games are fun way for children to learn their numbers.

Everything Kids' Puzzle Books
With hundreds of themed puzzles, The Everything Kids series will provide hours of fun for young puzzlers. Kids can learn about dinosaurs, hone their math skills, improve their spanish, or just enjoy themselves with themed puzzles on pirates, cars and trucks, crazy stuff or stuff that's just gross! Whatever their interests, these puzzles and activities are bound to entertain.

Puzzle Games to Play Online

Thursday May 24, 2012

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 - Monday Crossword #318

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 - Mountain Biking Word Search

Scrambled Proverbs
Can you unscramble the letters to make an English proverb? Anagram fun for all ages.

Celebrate World Turtle Day!

Wednesday May 23, 2012
Sea turtles are at risk of extinction because of man's impact on the environment. Beaches on which they have laid their eggs for millions of years are being developed at a rapid rate, threatening the turtles' habitat. World Turtle Day (May 23) reminds us of the fragility of their existence. With renewed awareness, perhaps we can help preserve these amazing marine creatures.

Free Turtle Jigsaw Puzzles
Jigsaw Puzzles - Turtle HatchlingsDownload and solve these free jigsaw puzzles on your computer. Nice three-dimensional graphics and no cluttered dining room table and missing pieces. There's nothing to install and you don't need any special plug-ins, viewers, or software.

Turtle Puzzles for Kids
These free puzzles and word games are a fun way for children to learn about turtles, their environment and how to protect it.

Image courtesy of Grupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde, A.C.

Word Games Free

Wednesday May 23, 2012
These free puzzles are a great way to improve vocabulary and brain fitness.

Animal Word Searches
Animal aficionados can play these free word search puzzles with words relating to the animal kingdom. Solve them online or print and solve on paper.
Today's Puzzle - Dog Breeds Word Search

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 #317

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 - Australian Birds Word Scramble

Increase Your Word Power

Tuesday May 22, 2012
A good vocabulary is essential for successful crossword puzzle-solving. Take this interactive quiz and find out how much gas is in your verbal tank. Fill 'er up!
Increase Your Word Power

Puzzle Poll
Ok, I confess. I'm a bit of a puzzle snob. The tougher the puzzle, the better I like it. I enjoy crossword puzzles and find cryptic crosswords with their Sphinx-like clues very entertaining. How about you? What's your favorite type of puzzle?

Free Word Games

Tuesday May 22, 2012

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 - Tuesday Crossword #317

Word Pyramid Puzzles
A pyramid puzzle or word pyramid is a word game, so named because the solution words are stacked one on top of each other to resemble a pyramid. Here are some free printable puzzles for you to enjoy.

Free Word Search Games in Large Print
Enjoy these free word search puzzles that are easy on tired eyes.
Today's Puzzle - Working on the Railroad Word Search

Jigsaw Puzzles

Monday May 21, 2012
Online Jigsaw PuzzlesJigsaw Puzzles began as an educational tool and have evolved into an enjoyable pastime. This page examines the history of jigsaw puzzles, the various type of puzzles available today, and points to consider before buying a jigsaw puzzle.

Jigsaw Puzzle Games

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Printable Puzzle Games for Adults

Monday May 21, 2012
Printable word and number games for those who prefer solving puzzles on paper.

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 - Monday Crossword #317

Sudoku Puzzles to Print
Hundreds of free Sudoku puzzles for every level of expertise. These puzzles come four to a page in five levels of difficulty. Happy puzzling!

Related: How to Solve Sudoku | Sudoku Puzzles for Beginners

Food Word Search Games
Tempt your taste buds with these large-print word search games featuring the names of delicious dishes from around the globe. Play them on your computer or print and solve.
Today's Puzzle - Dutch Food Word Search

Sunday Crossword

Sunday May 20, 2012

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

Related: Themed Crosswords by Dave Fisher | 10 Tips for Solving Crossword Puzzles

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 PuzzleFour 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!

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