Make Learning to Spell Fun

Good spelling forms a solid foundation for developing the skills to solve crosswords and other word puzzle games. Spelling bees are a great educational tool to help children boost their vocabulary and general knowledge.  In many ways they are just like a puzzle game that needs to be solved.  They are fun, but they can […]

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Crack the Codeword Basics

When you are learning the basics of playing “crack the codeword”, using the Clue Detective’s Spelling By Numbers concept is a great way to start. It’s is the same as when you solve a regular codeword. but in this early stage, you have the familiarity that the alphabetical sequence provides, A=1, B=2, Z=26, and so […]

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Solving codeword puzzles can benefit ADHD sufferers

ADHD sufferers are never able to concentrate on any one thing for very long.  They fidget, change the subject and often get up and walk away.  Life can be complicated for the ADHD sufferer as well as their family and friends.  You have probably been looking for ways to help your loved one to concentrate, […]

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Problem-Solving With Codewords

Puzzles such as codewords are brain challenges where you need to use your problem-solving skills and knowledge of the English language, word structure, and logic skills to find the answer.  Even though they are a game, it is a tool to help with the ‘real’ problems that life throws at you.  By solving codewords regularly, […]

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Solve puzzles in a virtual setting

A library used to be a place that simply offered resources mostly in print format.  Not anymore.  It is now a technological hub of the universe, where a variety of electronic resources are provided to patrons.  Online puzzles is just one example.  When patrons solve puzzles in a virtual setting, they need to be able […]

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Playing Intergenerational Games

It is our hope that as we age, we grow wise with the things we learn.  We can pass on benefits of learning and puzzling to the younger generation.  It really is one of our social responsibilities.  Playing intergenerational games and puzzles with your young grandchildren, nephews and nieces is a great way to do […]

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Build Your Vocabulary Playing Scrabble

Scrabble is a great educational word building game that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board with a 15-by-15 grid.   It can be likened to building a crossword puzzle grid from scratch, without having the […]

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A Shakespearean Spelling Bee

At the Clue Detective Puzzle Agency we always love playing with words in a variety of ways. Imagine our delight when we came across this list of words,  all coined by William Shakespeare.  We invite you to take a step back in time, and see how the Bard contributed to our language today. One of […]

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Improve Your Vocabulary With the Librarian’s Cat

by Catherine Eagleson When I was a child, my grandmother introduced my sister, brother and I to a great word building game.  It is called The Librarian’s Cat.  I would like to share it with you.  If you are looking for word puzzle games to play with your kids to help them improve their spelling, […]

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