• You are given a grid filled with letters and a list of words to find.
• Words can be hidden in any direction: 
  • Horizontally (left to right, right to left)
  • Vertically (top to bottom, bottom to top)
  • Diagonally (upward or downward)
  • Sometimes even backwards!

• Once you find a word, circle or highlight it until all words are found.

1. Look for the First Letter of Each Word

• Find the first letter of a word in the grid and check around it in all possible directions.

2. Use a Systematic Approach

• Instead of searching randomly, scan row by row or column by column to avoid missing words.

3. Find the Longest Words First

• Longer words are easier to recognize and help reveal smaller words nearby.

4. Watch for Overlapping Words

• Some words share letters, so solving one may reveal another.

5. Adjust Your Focus

• Sometimes, stepping back can help you see words more clearly.

Trouble finding words?

• Each Word Search puzzle in our books includes a QR code that gives you quick access to hints, helping you find any word, no matter how well hidden it is.

How does it work?

• Scan the QR code next to each puzzle using a smartphone. It directs you to a web page where you can access hints for that specific puzzle.
• Instead of revealing the full solution, the hints display individual words, helping you solve the puzzle without giving away all the answers. Try to find as many words as possible on your own, and use these hints only for words that seem impossible to find.
• Feel free to test this feature on the Home page.

• A standard Sudoku grid consists of 9×9 squares, divided into nine 3×3 subgrids (regions).
• The goal is to fill in all empty cells with numbers from 1 to 9.
• Each row, column, and 3×3 region must contain each number exactly once.
• The puzzle starts with some numbers already placed, called "givens".

1. Use the "Single Possibility" Strategy

• If a cell has only one possible number that can fit, place it immediately.

2. Check Rows, Columns & Boxes

• Always analyze how numbers interact across rows, columns, and 3×3 boxes to eliminate possibilities.

3. The "Pencil Mark" Technique

• Write small possible numbers in empty cells to track potential candidates.
• As you fill in numbers, update the pencil marks accordingly.

Stuck on a Sudoku puzzle?

• Each Sudoku puzzle in our books comes with a QR code, giving you quick access to hints so you can solve even the hardest puzzles!
• Learn if you've made an incorrect placement without revealing the full solution.

How does it work?

• Scan the QR code next to each puzzle using a smartphone. It directs you to a web page where you can access hints for that specific puzzle.
• Instead of revealing the full solution, the hints display individual numbers, helping you solve the puzzle without giving away all the answers. After revealing a hint, you can continue solving the puzzle on your own - or get another hint if needed.
• Feel free to test this feature on the Home page.

• Each puzzle consists of a grid of white squares where every letter is part of both an Across and a Down word.
• The Across and Down clues help you determine the correct words to fill in the grid.
• Each clue provides a definition, synonym, or hint, leading to a single-word answer.

• The goal is to fill in the entire grid correctly based on the clues provided.

1. Start with the Shortest Words

• Begin by solving three- or four-letter words, as they are easier to figure out and help reveal letters for longer words.

2. Use Given Letters to Your Advantage

• Since every letter is shared between Across and Down clues, solving one word helps unlock another.

3. Think About Word Relationships

• Many clues use synonyms, definitions, or word associations, so if a clue isn’t obvious, think about related words.

4. Don't Overthink It

• Some clues are straightforward, while others may involve simple wordplay or double meanings—trust your instincts!

• Each Crossword puzzle in our books comes with a QR code, giving you quick access to hints so you can solve even the hardest puzzles!
• If you’re having trouble solving a clue, scan the QR code to reveal helpful hints without spoiling the fun!

How does it work?

• Scan the QR code next to each puzzle using a smartphone. It directs you to a web page where you can access hints for that specific puzzle.
• Instead of revealing the full solution, the hints display individual letters for each word, helping you solve the puzzle without giving away all the answers. 
• If you're stuck or just want to check the solution, you can tap the blue button multiple times to reveal the letters one by one until the full word appears (in this case, WATERFALL).
• Feel free to test this feature on the Home page.