word puzzle (thing)

Word puzzles are puzzles based on words. Usually, but not always, these puzzles require knowledge of the words that are part of the solution, and their meanings.

Word Puzzles on Everything:

• crosswords (see also crossword puzzle)
• cryptic crosswords and variety cryptics
• diagramless crosswords
• pencil pointers
• forms
• flats
• word searches
• criss-crosses
• petal puzzles
• rows garden
• marching bands
• crostics
• word ladders
• dropquotes
• cryptograms
• solitaire hangman
• rebuses
• rebus crosswords
• one-two-three crosswords

See also: National Puzzlers League