Below are several sample puzzles. Download the full sample puzzle worksheets (and solutions) here.

Quozzle

A three-part puzzle, based on words, wisdom and fact.

The Words are the answers to the clues, the same as in a normal crossword, the difference being that each letter of the answer has an identifying number and row. Using that number, transfer each letter into the Wisdom grid, as shown in the sample below. The numbers in the Wisdom grid are in numerical order.

Warning: The words are separated by black squares EXCEPT at the end of a line, so the word may end on one line or continue on to the next. A quotation mark is the only punctuation used e.g can't, they've, in the Wisdom grid. The Fact, in the shaded column, could be the author of the quote or something relevant to the quote.

Deft Definition?

Is just that - a small quote that aptly defines the subject.

Place the answers in the column NOT the row. The shaded letters are then moved down, in the same order, to the column in the grid below. A bullet • denotes the end of a word. With each subject, add "is" – so, in this example, PUNCTUALITY is...

Usually, the letters fall in to the lower grid in the correct order and the quote is read with ease. Sometimes though, it is not possible to find a word that fits, which means a little juggling. In this sample you will see that the order in column 3 should be EFD, but there is no 4-letter word fitting that order.

Boxing Match

This puzzle contains 12 six-letter words, broken up into three-letter groups.

Follow the arrows to see the direction each answer takes and place it in the correct box. You are given a start with each one, but a head start with this sample.

Triple Treat

A crossword with three clues.

For example, which word can be linked with beach, volley and gown. The answer is ball – beach ball, volleyball, ball gown, and, as you can see the clue can be attached to the beginning or end of the phrase.

Download the full sample puzzle worksheets (and solutions) here.