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by Natalie S.
Assorted puzzle pieces(Created by Hans-Peter Gauster on Free Range Stock / selected by Natalie S.)
Disclaimer: These puzzles are inspired by the New York Times puzzle section and often follow similar formats. No solutions, puzzles, designs, or other information are taken from the New York Times site or paper.
The answers to these puzzles will run next issue!
Sudoku:
Instructions: Fill in this puzzle with the digits 1-9 inclusive. Each row, column and 3x3 box in bold must have exactly one of all nine digits.
Spelling Bee
Instructions: Create words using the seven letters in this puzzle. You must use the middle letter at least once in your word. Words must have at least four letters.
Scoring guide:
Each 4-letter word = 1 point
Any longer words are worth the same number of letters as points. A 5-letter word would be worth 5 points, an 8-letter word would be 8 points, etc.
If you find a pangram (all of the letters in one word), give yourself 7 extra points.
50 or more points = good start, 70 or more points = amazing, and 100 or more points = genius.
Connections
Instructions: Create four groups of four words each using the words in this puzzle. Each group will be linked by a category like “famous brands” or “fruits.” Special thanks to Mila in 7th grade for helping me test out this puzzle!
Strands
Instructions: Connect letters to create words or phrases. Words can go in any direction and don’t have to be in straight lines. There might be multiple ways to make a word or phrase, but there is only one solution.
A “spangram” will state the category more concisely and go all the way across the puzzle.
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