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Testimonials From Our Puzzlers
A few words from some of our Winners . . .
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DeMarco, MI, has won $83,664:
"No other contest sponsor sends out prize checks every week. Unlike other contest publications, your puzzles are not hard to solve, so you have a better chance at winning cash prizes."
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Deb Moore, MI, has won $58,189:
"You earn while you learn."
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Elizabeth Nolte, OK, has won $84,917:
"What a thrill to open the envelope and find a check. Low entry fees and a variety of interesting and challenging, workable puzzles are a winning contribution."
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Carole Shaffer, MI, has won $28,830:
"I’m so glad you somehow found my name."
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Al Germic, MI, has won $51,339:
"Thank you for the recent check for $525.00. I enter most of the puzzles every week, ever since I started subscribing."
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Bonita Hauff, SD, has won $30,041:
"I have been a Challenging Times Subscriber for many years and have found the puzzle contests to be stimulating, enjoyable and rewarding. The communication, judging and prize payouts have always been courteous, reliable and prompt."
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Janice Griner, IN, has won $21,169:
"Challenging Times Puzzles are a great way to make some extra money and have fun while doing it…. The puzzles are always entertaining, often educational, and I never get tired…. The best part about them is cashing the checks!!"
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Katie Kappel, MI, has won $15,879:
"Challenging Times has afforded me the opportunity and satisfaction not only of earning much needed money but also sharpen my memory and reasoning skill while spending many pleasurable hours completing the puzzles. I don’t know how I made it through our cold winters before discovering Challenging Times – what a great way to alleviate cabin fever while cashing in!"
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Robert Arthur, AZ, has won $59,245:
"Years ago I almost didn’t send $5.00 to play Challenging Times puzzles. Boy! Am I glad I did! Now weekly (for years), I can hardly wait for the Challenging Times to arrive. Eagerly I open the envelope to see how many puzzles I’ve won and how much prize money….Working puzzles and “winning” money is fun."
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Pat Walsh, IN, has won $28,797:
"As a long-time contestant in through-the-mail puzzles offered by various organizations, I have been happiest with Challenging Times as a sponsor. Your various puzzle formats, with their mixed degrees of difficulty, are interesting and challenging. Best of all, I know that I can count on you to send your puzzles and tiebreakers on schedule… And I really appreciate the way you pay your prizes promptly."
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Suzanne Borash, MN, has won $32,864:
"I have always loved doing word puzzles and learning about different topics. Challenging Times offers the opportunity to do both. I particularly enjoy Winning Words because it’s fun researching the answers and unscrambling the letters. The Presidents Payoff, States, and State Capitals puzzles help sharpen memory…. Thank you, Challenging Times, for making life more fun!"
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Frank Provost, FL, has won $24,969:
"Your puzzles have lived up to their name, for they are indeed challenging. Additionally, your system of judging has been more than fair, for I have won prizes I did not expect to win."
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Yvonne Martel (94 years old), MA, has won $8,330.
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Patricia Bradley, IL, has won $41,281:
"I enjoy the challenge and intrigue. I also find it very helpful in obtaining a better vocabulary."
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Mary Salvatore, IL, has won $60,818:
"Contests are judged fairly and prize checks arrive promptly. It’s exciting to open the mail and find a prize check."
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Marilyn Baker, OH, has won $56,692:
"Thanks to the Challenging Times I have an interest that I can pursue. It not only keeps my mind occupied, but also challenged."
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Panaccio, PA, has won $27,837:
"My wife and I thank you for the $525 check that you sent me Friday....it came at a most opportune time...You really know how to make a person’s day."
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Ed Dansereau, MA, has won $15,723:
"I want you to know how much I enjoy your word success puzzles, win or not. It sure keeps my mind alert."
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Bill Baranowski, NV, has won $7,914:
"My love of words has helped me to win several times."
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Peter Newman, FL, has won $30,319:
"You really brighten my day. Thank you for the huge prize check you sent me for trivial triumph."
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Robert Hailey, FL, has won $19,778:
"I don’t expect to win all the time, but win or lose, I have a lot of fun."
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Midge Rappenecker, IA, has won $2,582:
"Keep up your good work & hurrah for winning 3 weeks in a row."
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Gilbert Topp, OK, has won $25,579:
"I like the idea of receiving money in the mail, so I tried a couple of puzzles. I won and have been entering every week for several years."
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Chris Connor, IL, has won $3,493:
"First of all, I like the weekly themes, the quick return of tiebreakers, and prize checks. And, I also enjoy the sizeable checks and payoffs."
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Earle Smith, MA, has won $3,059:
"Challenging Times has been a rewarding, stimulating and therapeutic experience."
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Free Puzzles!
- Click on the puzzles below to access our selection of free puzzles for you to print out and solve at your leisure:
Free Puzzle Greeting Cards!
Click below to check out our free "Puzzling Greeting Card" designs, available for you to download and print at home:
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