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Kwon-Tom Loop
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.

3D Cubes
Somewhat complicated rotating puzzle but it's sure to entertain anyone looking for a challenge.

Ace Same Puzzle
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.

The Atlantic Puzzle
From The Atlantic Monthly. Entertaining puzzles (various styles) by that inimitable puzzling duo; Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon. Nice archive.

Chain Reaction & Chain Letters
Two word games available at the Sony play site. Join others online for interactive fun.

Crossword America
Now part of, At The Crossroads, site, CA was the first online puzzle zine featuring crossword puzzles, acrostics, cryptograms, and other forms of word-play. After following this link, select 'Word Games'. CA is also a generous sponsor of my cryptic contest.

Cryptogram Puzzles
The classic puzzle with a twist. After deciphering the hidden quotation, solvers must derive the author's name. Interactive.

Find The Faces
An intriguing picture puzzle with more than meets the eye.

French Crosswords
The French do it their own way, as you'll see by the asymetrical, oddly numbered grid, two-letter entries and unchecked letters. Voulez-vous jouer? (Java or print)

Grille anglo-française
Interactive puzzle with french clues and answers in english.

Hexaword
Hexagonal crossword puzzle by Ian Tresman. Fill in words in all directions.

Logomaki
This game features elements of Scrabble and Spill & Spell. You can download the junior version as freeware. DOS or Windows compatible.

Master Word
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.

Middle School Puzzle Page
From an Australian school. Picture puzzles as well as rebus puzzles and other activities for young students.

The Puzzle House
Cryptic style grids with 'straight' clues. Print only.

Tetra Block
A 7 x 7 x 7 cube with a standard cryptic fill in three directions. Print only. Originally published in The Enigma, 06/98.

Thoughts About Things
From Thoughts About Things ezine, a small monthly crossword. Java.

Tidbits
Quick crossword-type game for those with limited leisure time. New puzzle every Sunday. Print.

Val's Word Find Page
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.

Word Game Archive
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.

The Zen Crossword
Be warned! This puzzle will have you cogitating on the transcendental nature of the metaphysical world. Hmm... or should I say, Omm...

Bill Clinton Sex Crossword
Compiled by the Cunning Linguist, this puzzle is for adults. Print only.