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[beach-mom]

I have always liked games, and I especially like crossword puzzles. Some years ago a poster here recommended the "Best Crosswords" site.

 I wanted something free, and this has been perfect - until tonight. Now I have to pay if I want ad free. 

I tried playing with ads, but there are a few and it's distracting for me. I might just go ahead and pay, but does anyone know about another crossword puzzle site that doesn't charge? 

[nascarfan]

I enjoy working crossword puzzles too!

Sorry, I can't help you with an online site.  I still buy subscriptions to crossword books.....🙃

[timeless]

I know this is a post about crossword puzzles, but I wanted to say puzzles of any kind are very helpful for keeping your mind in shape; especially as one ages.

Suduko; Find-a-Word...etc.

Personally, I think having a physical version with a pencil is really nice.

Oh, and I love the coloring books that are at the check-out counters of most store.  

More stimulation for the mind and creative soul!

[elated]

@beach-mom  Try boatloadpuzzles.com/play crossword.

[shoekitty]

I do all the NYT crosswords just about. But I have  to subscribe. It isn't cheap, but it is something I enjoy!!!   I do the Spelling Bee, Wordle, strands, connections and the mini, midi amd large crossword everyday.  My favorite is Spelling Bee. 

[Tori3569]

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@shoekitty wrote:

I do all the NYT crosswords just about. But I have  to subscribe. It isn't cheap, but it is something I enjoy!!!   I do the Spelling Bee, Wordle, strands, connections and the mini, midi amd large crossword everyday.  My favorite is Spelling Bee. 

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I do the same.  I subscribe for the year for $50 and it's worth it to me.  I do the same as you but also the Letter Boxed.  

They are having a special right now.  This is a great price!

[kaydee50]

@shoekitty Me too!  Every morning while I'm having breakfast I do those same NYT puzzles except instead of Strands I do Letter Boxed.  It is well worth the $30 subscription price considering I get a lot of other info from the subscription, e.g. Cooking and Athletics.

[charsha]

I do a crossword puzzle from my local newspaper each morning while eating breakfast. It's not the NY Times level, smaller in scale, but it I started doing this when I retired 7 years ago. I believe it keeps my mind sharp, and since the paper issue is too expensive now, I print the puzzle each morning from the online version.  Just a fun note, I prefer a #1 pencil, makes a darker imprint. 

[Group 5 minus 1]

@beach-mom I've noticed that happening w/ other things. I feel I am being held hostage.  Happens a lot on streaming Platforms.

[pietook]

shoekitty---- I subscribed also, but it still won't let me play the mini etc.  Can you please tell me what i am doing wrong?  Maybe a login place or something? thank you!  -- LOVE your name--I'm a cat person!