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A Word Lover's Guide to
Word Games

For those of us who take word games
a little more seriously than most...


Has your relationship ever been threatened by a Scrabble game?
Ever told your children you'll feed them when you've solved 16 Down? Would you snuggle up to a good dictionary over a popular novel?

It's ok, I understand. But lots of people don't. So we need to stick together. And that's why I've created a website for us.

Whether your personal obsession is to...

Solve the New York Times Crossword in five minutes flat.

Score 500 points in a game of Scrabble.

Become the area Spelling Bee champion.

Leave your Hangman challenger dangling every time.

Double your Boggle scores.



...there will be something here to help you on your way.

And what's more, that 'something' will be based on advice from the world's best, and most obsessed, word-buffs — people who devote almost all their waking hours to word games and puzzles! Sure, they seem crazy at first. But dip your foot in the water, and you may well become one of them.

Like I did.

Word-Buff.com is especially devoted to the fanatical sub-cultures that have exploded in recent years around Crosswords, Scrabble, and Spelling Bees. But you'll also find loads of information about other popular games and puzzles, like Hangman, Boggle, and Balderdash.

Occasionally, I'll even feature an article about a cool word game I've stumbled across that you've probably never heard of before.

And speaking of discovering things...

Many of my smaller discoveries don't make their way on to these pages. Instead, I bundle them up into a free newsletter called Word-Buff Stuff!, which I send out to members from time to time.

If you'd like me to interrupt your work occasionally with juicy snippets about word games, puzzles, and other logophilic delights, just enter your name and email in the box below and click Yup! I'm in. I'll let the delivery boy know...

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Not Sure? Here's a sample issue. Just take a quick peek and see if Word-Buff Stuff! is the kind of stuff you'd like to see in your inbox from time to time ;-)

Oh... and when you confirm your subscription, I'll send you a password that will get you into that MEMBERS Only page you might have noticed, up there on the left.

But right now it's time for you to sit back and start browsing the pages of Word-Buff.com, where you can make full use of hundreds of free tips, lists, and other great resources designed for people just like you ... who take word games a little more seriously than most.



My Word Games Blog
My Word Games Blog keeps you up-to-date with all the changes I make to Word-Buff.com, and lets you know what's going on in the world of word games and puzzles. Subscribe here.

The Best Word Games of All Time
Here are the best word games out there in one handy alphabetical list, with some handy pointers for each game.

All Time Classic Word Puzzles
I'm going to show you where to find great word puzzles, how to solve them, and how to make them yourself.

Dictionaries For Serious Word-Buffs
These dictionaries belong on the bookshelves of any serious word gamer...

Great Books for Word Games
My recommended must-reads from the world of word games

Word Game Helpers and Resources
A list of the best word game helpers I've come across so far.

Word Buff's Interview Room
Meet some of the world's most interesting word-buffs.

Ridiculously Cool Words
I've scoured the dictionary to bring you an entire year's supply of cool words. Here they are...

Your Word Games Community Noticeboard
Get connected with other word-buffs, just like you. Or tell us about an event or club you've organized for us die-hard word-lovers...

Funny Word Play Videos
These word play videos made me laugh out loud. I'm sure they'll give you a few chuckles too...

Need Scrabble Help?
This Scrabble help page contains just about every term you'll need to initiate you into the addictive world of competitive Scrabble...

Crossword Help
Here is a speedy way to get crossword help on just about any crossword-related topic...

Improve Spelling Help Line
Ask a question at the Improve Spelling Help Line and you'll receive an answer in 48 hours.

Got A Question About Word Games?
Ask the Experts! Whether it's a question about a Scrabble rule, a crossword clue, or your own favorite game, I'll try to find out the answer for you.

Scrabble Playing Tips, Strategies, and Word Lists
You'll enjoy your Scrabble so much more with all these cool ideas and resources. And you'll start winning more games with hot tips from real Scrabble champions...

Crossword Guide
A comprehensive guide to the addictive world of crossword puzzles and their makers.

Spelling Bee Tips, Lists, and Strategies
A fascinating excursion into the addictive world of the spelling bee...

The Art of Anagrams
Everything you ever wanted to know about the addictive world of anagrams.

Word Search Puzzles, Tips, and Resources
A guide to word search puzzles including how to make them, how to solve them, and where to find the freebies.

My Wordplay Ramblings
Here are some of my favourite wordplay articles...

The Ultimate Crossword Helper Library
Word-Buff's crossword helper library is a guide to the best crossword makers and solvers available on the Web.

Crossword Puzzle Maker
Here is a demo of the crossword puzzle maker I use here at Word-Buff.com...

The Ultimate Crossword Puzzle Solver
A crossword puzzle solver collection that won't leave any empty squares ...

Anagram Generator
This is my review of the best anagram generator I've come across on the web.

The Ultimate Scrabble Helper Library
Here's where you can download a free Scrabble Helper tool that all the experts are using...

Is it a Scrabble Word?
Resolve your disputes now with this free Scrabble word checker...

Word Search Maker
Here is the Word Search Maker I use to produce my feature Word Search Puzzles...

Online Vocabulary Builder
This is my review of the best online vocabulary builder I've found on the web.

Word Finder
This desktop word finder is perfect for crossword solvers, scrabble players, and other word buffs.

A Crossword Puzzle For Scrabble Lovers
Try my feature crossword puzzle. You can solve it online or print it out and solve it on the train...

Scrabble Word Finder Practice
This is a regular Scrabble Word Finder puzzle with expert advice to improve your Scrabble scoring power.

A Regular, Free, Word Search Puzzle
Try your hand at Word-Buff's feature word search puzzles. Keep in mind though, they aren't easy...

Word Search Puzzles
Here are 10 free printable word search puzzles covering the most popular word search themes...

Improve Spelling Online
Improve spelling through regular quizzes with the help of an online spelling tutor...

Vocabulary Tips for Word Game Players
Vocabulary building tips and resources for people who love to win at word games.

The Official Scrabble Dictionary
Resolve your Scrabble disputes with the Official Scrabble Dictionary...

Scrabble Words
With these lists of Scrabble words, there'll be no such thing as a bad rack...

21st Century Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
Here's my review of the best crossword puzzle dictionary on the market today.

Crossword Answers
Here are the most common crossword answers found in the New York Times...

A Guide to Spelling Bee Words
A whole swag of resources and tips for mastering spelling bee words.

Free Spelling and Vocabulary Quizzes
Here are some weekly vocabulary quizzes to keep you in great shape whether you're warming up for a spelling bee, or just trying to improve your everyday vocabulary.

Word Lists for Word Games
Dozens of word lists for Crosswords, Scrabble, Word Searches, and other word games and puzzles

Word-Buff's About Me Page
Hi, I'm word-buff, and this is my brief story...

Contact Me Directly
Come say hello. I would love to hear from you.

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Word-Buff Stuff! is a free word games newsletter packed with puzzles, game strategies, and cool resources.

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