Acrostic, Diagramless, Quotefall, and other interlocking word games. Jumble word, cryptograms and intriguing picture puzzles.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
From
The Atlantic Monthly. Entertaining puzzles (various styles) by that inimitable puzzling duo; Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon. Nice archive.
Two word games available at the Sony play site. Join others online for interactive fun.
The classic puzzle with a twist. After deciphering the hidden quotation, solvers must derive the author's name. Interactive.
An intriguing picture puzzle with more than meets the eye.
Hexagonal crossword puzzle by Ian Tresman. Fill in words in all directions.
This game features elements of Scrabble and Spill & Spell. You can download the junior version as freeware. DOS or Windows compatible.
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.
Cryptic style grids with 'straight' clues. Print only.
From
Thoughts About Things ezine, a small monthly crossword. Java.
Quick crossword-type game for those with limited leisure time. New puzzle every Sunday. Print.
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.
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.
Compiled by the Cunning Linguist, this puzzle is for adults. Print only.
