Field Notes
Plain-language notes on solving smarter: word search strategy, hidden-object tips and choosing the right puzzle book, written for people who puzzle for fun.
Field Notes
What large print actually does
Large print on a puzzle book cover sounds like a simple promise — bigger letters. But the difference between standard and large print changes more than the font size. ...
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How to scan a word search, one row at a time
Most people attack a word search by scanning the entire grid at once, letting their eyes drift until something clicks. It works often enough, but it misses words consi...
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Choosing your first puzzle book
A shelf of puzzle books can feel like a shelf of identical spines. Covers promise hundreds of puzzles, large print, themed grids, and hours of fun. Sorting through the...
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Why every word search needs a theme
A word search without a theme is just a grid of random words. It works mechanically — you find the words, you cross them off — but something important is missing. The ...
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Forward and backward: two ways words hide in a grid
Every word search puzzle hides its words in two fundamental directions: forward and backward. Understanding this simple fact changes how you approach any grid. Forward...
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Reading a word search grid without the word list
Most word search books hand you a grid and a list. You scan the list, pick a word, and hunt for it. But what if you covered the list and tried to find words on your ow...
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