Free online puzzles, printable PDFs and answer keys.
Pencil & Grid

About Pencil & Grid

A puzzle platform designed around complete activities, honest internal linking and repeat visits earned through usefulness.

What we publish

We create original word searches, Sudoku, crosswords, mazes, trivia, bingo, would-you-rather questions, dot-to-dots, coloring pages, rebus puzzles and riddles. Fixed landing pages include online play, downloadable files and answer material.

What makes a page complete

A public puzzle page includes a playable activity, a clear difficulty, a working printable file, a matching answer key and helpful links to the next activity.

How the free service is funded

The service is designed to remain free. When advertising is connected, it must stay clearly separated from downloads, answers and game controls.

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