Discover the benefits of solving puzzles and boost your literacy and mental health
Have you ever aspired to be a member of the organisation Mensa? It is the largest, oldest and best known high-IQ society in the world. Mensa is a non-profit organisation open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardized, supervised intelligence test. Mensa is formally composed of national groups and […]
Read MoreOne of the wonderful things about the English language is that short words can be found hiding in longer words, and often they bear no relation whatsoever. It has given us an idea for a new Clue Detective word building game. We have called it Quintain. You may be wondering why we are calling it Quintain. Well as […]
Read Moreby Asuquo Udofia One of the most fun and mentally stimulating activities people can do while self-isolating is to stay in touch by solving crossword puzzles. Cosimo Bizzarri, who lives in Italy, one of the country’s worst affected by the coronavirus, testifies of the benefit of having crosswords handy in isolation. Writing in The New […]
Read Moreby Denise Sutherland So, what makes a cryptic clue? There are some general principles that apply to most types of cryptic clues. We’re all used to regular crossword clues, which are basically definitions for, or possibly examples of, the answer. So you might have: Feline (7) = LEOPARD In a cryptic clue, however, there are […]
Read Moreby Catherine Eagleson 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 […]
Read Moreby Annie Carlin There are a number of different types of word puzzle games that you can solve to keep your brain fit and healthy. Whatever your favourite, you can solve them leisurely on your own, or with a group of friends. A morning/afternoon coffee break is ideal. Crosswords Did you know that there are […]
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