Need a fun mental challenge to occupy the mind for a bit? The number of puzzles to choose from may boggle the mind.

Aug 4, 2009 - Beverly Hill

Some of the earliest puzzles children learn to solve are riddles. As they progress in word power, give them an opportunity to solve crosswords.

Aug 16, 2009 - Elece Hollis

Crossword puzzles are loads of fun to play. The following websites offer a wide variety of interactive word games that help exercise the mind.

Nov 7, 2008 - Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

The growing popularity of the NYT crossword franchise shows that anything can be branded. The editor Will Shortz has turned an idle hobby into a cash-spinning machine.

Jul 6, 2008 - Doug Brown

Nearing their 100th birthday, these puzzles have become popular worldwide. Presenting a variety of challenges, fans can even use crossword software to create their own.

Mar 14, 2010 - John K. Davis

Every crossword puzzle solver works with a different style. Some will fill out the factual answers first. Others insist on solving the top quadrant first before going on

Mar 6, 2010 - Barbara Hudgins

Free printable crossword puzzles are perfect for those who like the challenge of solving puzzles.

Jan 23, 2010 - Robyn Adams

Free Spanish crossword puzzles to help study Spanish online. Spanish classes made easier by building Spanish vocabulary at home with fun & free Spanish crossword puzzles.

Oct 22, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

Crossword Puzzles are designed to be challenging and fun. Knowing the secrets to some of the tricks of the builders can help to solve the puzzles faster.

Nov 20, 2008 - James Hutchinson

The first crossword appeared in New York less than a century ago. It is now the world's most popular word game.

Feb 10, 2011 - Hilda Reilly

The article provides teachers with a website for creating crossword puzzles online, why they should create them and how to use them with different learners.

May 4, 2011 - Naomi Migliacci

The temptation when buying gifts for someone who loves crosswords is to buy more and more books and subscriptions. Change it up with these gift ideas.

Nov 22, 2009 - Adam Pracht

Free Sudoku puzzles for beginners to masters can be printed from websites. The Sixth World Sudoku Championship will be held October 9, 2011, in Hungary.

Jan 19, 2011 - Denise Larson

The following child-friendly websites offer 12 free Thanksgiving puzzles, mazes and word games that can be played online or offline and are guaranteed to entertain.

Nov 12, 2007 - Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

The following websites offer a wide variety of online jigsaw and slider puzzles for children that are kids-safe, child-friendly and free.

Dec 30, 2007 - Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

Help students review recently learned vocabulary words by making a variety of fun and challenging word games for them for free.

Jun 25, 2010 - Angela Kleinow

Word games and puzzles are popular with kids. Learn how to write a word activity for children, either to accompany an article or submit alone.

Oct 3, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

A beginner knitter uses needles and yarn to craft beautiful things that even someone just starting out can be proud to make.

Sep 16, 2007 - Judy Coates

Free online Spanish courses for beginners offer audio Spanish courses for building vocabulary and good pronunciation. Study and speak Spanish online, learn for free!

Oct 19, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

Celebrate Independence Day by playing these free Fourth of July games and free patriotic puzzles that are fun for the entire family.

Jun 25, 2008 - Jace Shoemaker-Galloway