Puzzles & Brain Games
How to Solve Crossword Puzzles Faster: 12 Tips From Seasoned Solvers
Stuck on the Thursday puzzle? Learn how crossword clues really work, from abbreviations and wordplay to 'crosswordese', and start finishing more grids.
Puzzles & Brain Games
Brain Games for Adults: 15 Free Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp
The best free brain games for adults, from crosswords and word searches to sudoku, chess and memory games, plus tips to make brain training a fun daily habit.
Puzzles & Brain Games
Are Brain Games Good for You? What the Research Actually Says
Puzzles and brain-training apps promise a sharper mind. Here's an honest look at the evidence, and the habits that are most consistently linked to healthy brain aging.