One of favorite kinds of word puzzles to print are these exclusive Buzzwords. There's no other puzzle quite like this. See our sample puzzle and the complete instructions here.
To solve one of our exclusive Buzzword puzzles, you will use crossword-type clues, search through a honeycomb of letters, and unscramble anagrams. We think you'll agree it's a very sweet word play treat!
The shaded R and the six letters surrounding it spell CHORTLE, which matches one of the clues below.
In the same way, find a 7-letter word for each of the remaining clues. Keep track of the center letter for each answer you find.
1. a noisy laugh chortle-R
2. ring-tailed mammal
3. animated film
4. flapjack
5. accurate
6. control
7. porridge
Now find the BUZZWORD for this puzzle by unscrambling all 7 of the center letters to spell the answer to this clue:
Underwater weapon
How did you do? If you're ready to check your answers for this Buzzword puzzle, scroll down and click on the orange button. Be sure to take a second and third look through the honeycomb of letters, though, before you glance at the answers. You probably can solve this without "peeking!"
Are you ready for more? I hope so! Try these next. Feel free to go in any order. There is no definite progression of difficulty.
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Random Definitions TM- Use only the letters in the keyword to spell new words matching each definition. Sounds simple enough, but you also have to figure out where to place these words in the diagram!
Dynamites TM -Blast our 9-letter words into two different sets of 3-letter words. Quick puzzles that are fun for everyone!
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The Grimacing Gardener - Here's a printable crossword puzzle free for the weeding, hoeing and growing! Inspired by a recent encounter with poison ivy, I've written this puzzle challenging plights and pestilence associated with gardening.
Rhyme Time Crossword Puzzle On this kids' crossword, ask your child to come up with a word for each blank that rhymes with another important work in the clue. Solve the first couple of clues together until s/he has the idea. Then let the child try to finish the rest of the clues independently.
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Bridal Shower Purse Game: Each guest is sure to find treasures in her purse that will yield lots of points. But will she find items that will cause her to lose points, too? New twists on a fun game.
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