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THE GRID DESK

Logic Puzzles

Four small grids, but two very different sorts of reasoning. Sudoku and Nonogram follow number constraints; crosswords make their squares work through written clues.

Start by asking whether you want a rule to follow or a clue to interpret.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PUZZLE

  1. Want a grid built from rules, not vocabulary?

    Place digits so every Sudoku row, column and 3×3 box contains each number once. Daily Sudoku →

  2. Like discovering a picture as you reason?

    Use row and column number clues to decide which Nonogram squares to fill. Daily Nonogram →

  3. Would you rather solve written clues?

    Mini Crossword turns ten Across and Down clues into a compact 5×5 word grid. Mini Crossword →

  4. Want the smallest crossword on the desk?

    Nano Crossword keeps the clue-and-crossing idea in a 4×4 board. Nano Crossword →

PLAY THE GRID DESK

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NUMBER & PICTURE LOGIC

Use constraints, not English word clues.

CROSSWORD CORNER

Follow Across and Down clues, then check the crossing letters.