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500 new words added to Scrabble dictionary

November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

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Costco is selling a 60,000-piece, 29-foot-long jigsaw puzzle

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Wordle board game

There’s a new Wordle board game so you can play with friends and family

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Test your spelling skills with this fun Instagram filter

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Who says social media can’t be fun and educational? With the Scripps National Spelling Bee going on in Washington, D.C., our partners at ION Television …

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A hidden-picture puzzle shows a scene full of ducks with a chick among them.

Find a baby chick hiding among the ducklings in this tricky puzzle

March 25, 2022 by Clint Davis

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New puzzle game Worldle is the geography spin-off of Wordle

February 18, 2022February 17, 2022 by Tricia Goss

Word games are great and all, but if geography is your jam, you need to try a new online game heavily inspired by the viral …

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Dudolf's penguin holding hot cocoa puzzle

Find the penguin holding a mug of hot cocoa in this puzzle

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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This clever calendar lets you solve a puzzle every day of the year

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

We have a brain teaser for all you puzzle lovers out there. What if there were a jigsaw puzzle that used one set of pieces …

Read moreThis clever calendar lets you solve a puzzle every day of the year

Wordlers, rejoice: You can now play more than once a day thanks to a fan-built archive

January 29, 2022January 31, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of people playing Wordle, you’ve likely had a few moments of frustration. Not only does the game …

Read moreWordlers, rejoice: You can now play more than once a day thanks to a fan-built archive

A person likes someones Wordle score on Facebook.

What is Wordle, and why are so many people on social media playing it?

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

I have a confession to make. I am one of those people crowding your social media feeds with odd-looking, colorful grids lit up with green …

Read moreWhat is Wordle, and why are so many people on social media playing it?

Find the empty hot cocoa mug puzzle

Find the empty mug among the full cups of hot cocoa in this puzzle

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Hedgehog in woods brain teaser puzzle

Find a hedgehog hidden in the woods in this tricky puzzle

November 5, 2021December 6, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Find the acorn hidden among the leaves in this autumn puzzle

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Can you find the cherry with no worm in this tricky puzzle?

October 21, 2021December 3, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Can you find the mouse among the mushrooms in this brain teaser?

September 22, 2021September 21, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Gergely Dudolf ice cream lollipop puzzle

Can you find the lollipop hidden among ice cream cones in this viral puzzle?

September 11, 2021September 10, 2021 by Clint Davis

There’s nothing like a tough puzzle to grab your focus and make everything else on your mind disappear for a little while. That’s why we …

Read moreCan you find the lollipop hidden among ice cream cones in this viral puzzle?

Man without mustache brainteaser for Movember

Can you find the man without a mustache in this brain teaser?

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021 by Helen Lee

Everyone loves a good brainteaser, right? Every once in a while, a company — often out of Europe — will release one of these picture-based …

Read moreCan you find the man without a mustache in this brain teaser?

Teddy bear brain teaser puzzle

Can you find the teddy bear that has no bowtie?

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by Helen Lee

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Can you solve this crossword puzzle from the Scripps National Spelling Bee?

June 29, 2021July 7, 2021 by Tricia Goss

Do you love the challenge of a good crossword puzzle? Do you also consider yourself to be a logophile? The Scripps National Spelling Bee has …

Read moreCan you solve this crossword puzzle from the Scripps National Spelling Bee?

Win $100,000 by finishing QR code jigsaw puzzle

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Anna Weaver

Do a QR code jigsaw puzzle, win $100,000. Sounds too good to be true, but a small number of people could win big money after …

Read moreWin $100,000 by finishing QR code jigsaw puzzle

People are struggling to find the frog in this challenging puzzle

February 8, 2021September 23, 2021 by Margeaux Baulch Klein | Last updated on 09/17/2021

If you enjoy brain teasers, get ready for a doozy. Solving this hidden-picture puzzle by Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás, who is widely known by the …

Read morePeople are struggling to find the frog in this challenging puzzle

Lego sets for adults will be your new favorite pandemic pastime

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

If you’ve been doing puzzles and getting into Legos with your kids during lockdown, you might be ready to ramp it up, and Lego has …

Read moreLego sets for adults will be your new favorite pandemic pastime

Find the hidden heart in this fun Valentine’s Day-themed puzzle

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

If seek-and-find puzzles are the key to your heart, then you’ll be happy to know that one of our favorite puzzle masters has provided a …

Read moreFind the hidden heart in this fun Valentine’s Day-themed puzzle

Find the hidden sheep among the Santa Clauses in this holiday-themed puzzle

December 6, 2020February 2, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

We just can’t get enough of these internet seek-and-find puzzles and neither can you, it seems! Artist and puzzle creator Dudolf keeps throwing new challenges …

Read moreFind the hidden sheep among the Santa Clauses in this holiday-themed puzzle

Find the tiny snowman hidden among the snowflakes

December 3, 2020November 12, 2021 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 11/12/2021

It’s beginning to look a lot like puzzle time, and it’s just in time for the winter holidays! This latest seek-and-find head-scratcher comes from puzzle …

Read moreFind the tiny snowman hidden among the snowflakes

Find the mouse among the squirrels in this puzzle

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

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Find the ghost among skeletons puzzle

Find the ghost among the skeletons in Halloween brainteaser

October 28, 2020October 7, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 10/07/2021

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Find the jack-o’-lantern with the missing nose in this tricky puzzle

October 26, 2020October 28, 2021 by Kate Streit | Last updated on 10/28/2021

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Jeeps have ‘Easter eggs’ hidden somewhere on the vehicle

June 24, 2020August 28, 2021 by Tricia Goss

Jeep has been designing and producing vehicles since the 1940s. You can choose from among everything from the traditional Wrangler to options such as Gladiator …

Read moreJeeps have ‘Easter eggs’ hidden somewhere on the vehicle

You can buy a clear puzzle that looks like shattered glass

May 6, 2020October 9, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Jigsaw puzzles are a hot quarantine item, and now that everyone seems to be putting together puzzles, perhaps the chase is on at your household …

Read moreYou can buy a clear puzzle that looks like shattered glass

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10 free digital escape rooms for your next game night

April 21, 2020December 1, 2021 by Tricia Goss | Last updated on 12/01/2021

Whether you’re teaching students virtually, hosting a Zoom get-together or just looking for more ways to engage and entertain your child at home, a digital …

Read more10 free digital escape rooms for your next game night

You can put together virtual puzzles with your friends

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 by Tricia Goss

Since the early 1900s, people have enjoyed piecing jigsaw puzzles together to pass the time. These days, as we find ourselves stuck at home with …

Read moreYou can put together virtual puzzles with your friends

Clear jigsaw puzzle

You can buy a clear jigsaw puzzle that just might be the hardest puzzle ever

April 2, 2020April 7, 2021 by Steph Auteri | Last updated on 04/07/2021

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Jigsaw puzzles are the newest trendy activity for adults

February 2, 2020November 15, 2020 by Kate Streit

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Viral math problem: 8÷2(2+2)=

How to solve this viral math problem that’s stumping everyone

August 19, 2019April 12, 2022 by Mandy Gambrell | Last updated on 02/12/2022

There’s a math problem making the rounds on social media that looks extremely simple at first glance. But it’s such a head-scratcher, it had a …

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Taylor Swift is headlining the live-streaming Amazon Prime Day Concert

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Kate Streit

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The 25 toughest winning words ever spelled in the National Spelling Bee

May 24, 2019May 31, 2022 by Genevieve Lill | Last updated on 05/13/2022

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been a treasured competition for kids for nearly a century. The Bee got its start when nine newspapers joined …

Read moreThe 25 toughest winning words ever spelled in the National Spelling Bee

People have been trying this viral hand-drawing hack—and the results are hilarious

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 by Kathleen St. John

Satisfying? Not really. Last month, Twitter account @SatisfyingDaily posted a clip meant to help all of the aspiring artists out there. The video shows how …

Read morePeople have been trying this viral hand-drawing hack—and the results are hilarious

Little kids will love this paper towel roll activity

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 by Augusta Statz

If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to keep your kids entertained, make sure you don’t throw those empty paper towel rolls away! …

Read moreLittle kids will love this paper towel roll activity

This calculator app solves handwritten math problems

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 by Chelsea Davis

It’s the kind of invention that would have been life-changing for math-hating students back in the day. Remember how basic our calculators used to be? …

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This cheap and easy rainbow sensory activity will keep your kids busy for hours

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by Augusta Statz

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Microsoft Solitaire has been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame

May 3, 2019May 8, 2019 by CNN

Microsoft Solitaire, the epic time-waster that has helped countless office workers get through the boring parts of their day, has been inducted into the World …

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This video game can detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by CNN

Just a few minutes of playing a certain video game could help identify the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s in ways existing medical tests can’t, researchers …

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Photos that look like real-life glitches in the Matrix

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by Tricia Goss

Everyone has experienced it at one time or another — a glitch in the matrix. A scene that makes you do a double-take. An image …

Read morePhotos that look like real-life glitches in the Matrix

Quiz: Can You Name These Famous Athletes?

April 12, 2019April 23, 2019 by Simplemost

If you consider yourself a sports fan, you probably know the names and defining statistics of countless athletes across a variety of sports. But can …

Read moreQuiz: Can You Name These Famous Athletes?

'Jeopardy!' Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament Show Taping

Behind-the-scenes secrets of ‘Jeopardy!’

October 30, 2018March 7, 2019 by Annamarya Scaccia

I’ll take “Jeopardy!” facts for $1,000, Alex. Now in its 35th season, “Jeopardy!” is one of the most popular game shows on television, with 34 …

Read moreBehind-the-scenes secrets of ‘Jeopardy!’

Can you spot these camouflaged animals?

October 19, 2018October 24, 2018 by Michelle Regalado

Many animals are masters of camouflage. When it comes to protecting themselves, reptiles, birds, insects, and a range of other species are often able to …

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This cool program lets you design and build your own custom Lego creations

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Kids’ toys, shows and programs are only getting cooler as the years pass. One example: LeoCAD, software that lets you create a new Lego design, hopefully …

Read moreThis cool program lets you design and build your own custom Lego creations

Puzzle time: Can you find the fish among these octopuses?

May 29, 2018June 7, 2018 by Mitchell Byars

Let’s go fishing, folks! For today’s puzzle we go under the sea, where Twitter user Dudolf, also known in real life as author Gergely Dudas, …

Read morePuzzle time: Can you find the fish among these octopuses?

Puzzle time: How many horses with three legs can you spot?

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 by Mitchell Byars

What do you call a horse missing one leg? A three-quarter horse! *crickets* OK, so maybe that joke wasn’t so good. Let’s just get on …

Read morePuzzle time: How many horses with three legs can you spot?

22 of the most active dog breeds

April 16, 2018May 10, 2018 by Jennifer Nied

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