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Are you a music lover? A pop culture savant? A puzzle-solving pro? Then get ready to say “game on” to the new Billboard Daily Crossword, launching today (Oct. 3) on Billboard.com. Explore Billboard ...

The New York Times Mini Crossword now requires a subscription. USA Today offers a free daily crossword puzzle as an alternative. Library card holders may have free access to the NYT Mini Crossword ...

They’ve long been seen as a way to prevent cognitive decline—but experts say the real key to brain health goes far beyond word games. An elderly person works on a crossword puzzle. These games can ...

Get in the celebration spirit with a holiday word search for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more Challenging your brain with printable word searches is fun all year, but a holiday word ...

If your morning starts with a litany of daily puzzles and word games, now is a great time to add USA TODAY Play's games to your roster. Less stressful than many other crossword puzzles on the market, ...

If your day kicks off with coffee and a craving for brain teasers, USA TODAY Play is your new best friend. From breezy 10-minute crosswords to lightning-fast Quick Cross puzzles, it’s the perfect way ...

Clue for 8 across: 11 characters, “The first to ratify, the first in line.” If you are a fan of crossword puzzles and a Delawarean, of course, you know the answer is First State. And if your morning ...