Creating Puzzles - How to Create a Puzzle - Tips and Tricks
Here, the novice or expert puzzle creator will find puzzle construction software reviews, guides to crossword construction, how to solve cryptic clues and tips and tricks to get you started.
How to Play Sudoku Online
Tips and tricks on how to play Sudoku Online on your computer.
Tips and tricks on how to play Sudoku Online on your computer.
About Puzzles Crossword Grid Library
These grids appear on print-friendly pages. Choose from various dimensions of blocked and blank grids.
These grids appear on print-friendly pages. Choose from various dimensions of blocked and blank grids.
Designing Crosswords - Cultural References for 18-year-olds
The issue of designing crosswords for younger solvers is a hot topic among crossword creators. It's generally believed that the majority of solvers are over forty (and female). Add to that the fact that very few constructors are under thirty and the result is puzzles that don't relate to teenagers and young adults.
The issue of designing crosswords for younger solvers is a hot topic among crossword creators. It's generally believed that the majority of solvers are over forty (and female). Add to that the fact that very few constructors are under thirty and the result is puzzles that don't relate to teenagers and young adults.
A Brief Introduction to Diagramless Puzzles
An intro to diagramless crossword puzzles by Patrick Jordan. Complete with a puzzle to get you started.
An intro to diagramless crossword puzzles by Patrick Jordan. Complete with a puzzle to get you started.
Online Crossword Puzzle Formats Tutorial
The crossword puzzle is the most popular word game in the world. Today, there's a myriad of puzzles on the Internet in all sizes, shapes and colors. Here are some of the basic formats that crossword fans will encounter in cyberspace.
The crossword puzzle is the most popular word game in the world. Today, there's a myriad of puzzles on the Internet in all sizes, shapes and colors. Here are some of the basic formats that crossword fans will encounter in cyberspace.
Chuck's Crossword Column - Birds
A column describing Crossword Birds most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
A column describing Crossword Birds most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
Chuck's Crossword Column - Dogs & Cats
A column describing Dogs & Cats most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
A column describing Dogs & Cats most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
Chuck's Crossword Column - Art & Artists
A column describing Art & Artists most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
A column describing Art & Artists most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
Chuck's Crossword Column - French
A column describing French Words & Phrases most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
A column describing French Words & Phrases most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
Chuck's Crossword Column - Movie Stars
A column describing Actors & Actresses most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
A column describing Actors & Actresses most often used in puzzles along with pictures and links to information about the words.
Clue-Solving for Beginners
A guide to solving cryptic crosswords. Thanks to Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon, America's premiere puzzlers.
A guide to solving cryptic crosswords. Thanks to Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon, America's premiere puzzlers.
Guardian Unlimited's Cryptic Tutorial
The Golden Rule for setting a good cryptic clue was laid down by Ximenes of the Observer, the late DS McNutt (1902-71): "I may not mean what I say, but I must say what I mean."
The Golden Rule for setting a good cryptic clue was laid down by Ximenes of the Observer, the late DS McNutt (1902-71): "I may not mean what I say, but I must say what I mean."
Guardian Unlimited's Anatomy of a Cryptic Crossword
Offers a cryptic grid with answers filled in and each clue explained. Recommended.
Offers a cryptic grid with answers filled in and each clue explained. Recommended.
Making Your Own Crosswords
From planning the grid to filling in the entries, a very good basic lesson on standard American style crossword puzzle creation. Recommended
From planning the grid to filling in the entries, a very good basic lesson on standard American style crossword puzzle creation. Recommended
Solving Cryptograms
Jim Loy's comprehensive guide to decrypting cryptograms. Includes a sample puzzle.
Jim Loy's comprehensive guide to decrypting cryptograms. Includes a sample puzzle.