Crossword Archives - Senior Planet from AARP https://seniorplanet.org/category/life-and-culture/crossword/ Aging With Attitude Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:13:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-SYMBOL_RGB_RED-32x32.png Crossword Archives - Senior Planet from AARP https://seniorplanet.org/category/life-and-culture/crossword/ 32 32 Play January: Your Year of Tech https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-your-year-of-tech/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-your-year-of-tech/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:00:53 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=209550 Test your skills with January’s crossword puzzle, Your Year of Tech, exploring the digital tools, habits, and trends shaping how we learn, connect, and stay curious in 2026.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-your-year-of-tech/feed/ 0 Play December: Mindfulness & Gratitude https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-mindfulness-and-gratitude/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-mindfulness-and-gratitude/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:30 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=207587 Take a peaceful pause with this month’s puzzle, Mindfulness & Gratitude, designed to help you settle your thoughts and enjoy a moment of calm focus.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-mindfulness-and-gratitude/feed/ 0 Play November: Spark Creative Paths https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-spark-creative-paths/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-spark-creative-paths/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:52 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=205121 Put your creative mind to the test! This month’s puzzle, Spark Creative Paths, invites you to explore new ideas and playful possibilities.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-spark-creative-paths/feed/ 0 Play October: Building Community https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-building-community/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-building-community/#respond Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:32 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=202660 Ready to test your skills? This month’s theme, Building Community, celebrates the power of connection with clues about friendship, teamwork, and coming together.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-building-community/feed/ 0 Play September: Ignite Your Exploration https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-ignite-your-exploration/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-ignite-your-exploration/#comments Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:16 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=200073 Try our crossword puzzle! This month's theme, Ignite Your Exploration, will spark your curiosity with clues about travel, tech, and discovery.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-ignite-your-exploration/feed/ 3 Play August: Efficient Living https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-2025-efficient-living/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-2025-efficient-living/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:00:03 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=197797 Test your skills with our monthly crossword puzzle. This month's theme of Efficient Living will have you pulling from your smart-tech back pocket for answers!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-2025-efficient-living/feed/ 0 Play July: Escape and Explore https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-2025-escape-and-explore/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-2025-escape-and-explore/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:10:01 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=195658 Waiting for your connecting flight? Spend a few minutes testing your travel know-how with this month's "Escape and Explore" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-2025-escape-and-explore/feed/ 0 Play June: Relationships Unlocked https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-2025-relationships-unlocked/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-2025-relationships-unlocked/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:05:35 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=193439 From virtual greetings to in-person meetings, tech can help you connect! Test your knowledge with this month's "Relationships Unlocked" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-2025-relationships-unlocked/feed/ 4 Play May: Digital Decluttering https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-2025-digital-decluttering/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-2025-digital-decluttering/#respond Sun, 11 May 2025 15:51:36 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=191940 Phone storage almost full? Time for some spring cleaning! Have fun and freshen up with this month's "Digital Decluttering" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-2025-digital-decluttering/feed/ 0 Play April: Financial Security Basics https://seniorplanet.org/play-april-2025-financial-security-basics/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-april-2025-financial-security-basics/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:06:49 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=189903 What's in your digital wallet? Take this month's challenge with our "Financial Security Basics" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-april-2025-financial-security-basics/feed/ 2 Play March: Learning Apps and Games https://seniorplanet.org/play-march-2025-learning-apps-and-games/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-march-2025-learning-apps-and-games/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:22:33 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=187357 Give your brain a boost with this month's "Learning Apps and Games" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-march-2025-learning-apps-and-games/feed/ 5 Play February: Health Tips and Habits https://seniorplanet.org/play-february-2025-health-tips-and-habits/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-february-2025-health-tips-and-habits/#respond Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:24:19 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=185989 During American Heart Month, keep your heart and mind strong with our "Health Tips and Habits" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-february-2025-health-tips-and-habits/feed/ 0 Play January: New Year, New You https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-new-year-new-you/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-new-year-new-you/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:00:55 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=184065 To kick off 2025, test your crossword skills with this month's "New Year, New You" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-new-year-new-you/feed/ 1 Play December: Love, Happiness, Hope https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-love-happiness-hope/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-love-happiness-hope/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:00:09 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=182315 In the holiday season, test your crossword skills with this month's "Love, Happiness, Hope" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-love-happiness-hope/feed/ 1 Play November: Family History https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-family-history/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-family-history/#comments Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:15 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=180993 Test your crossword skills with this month's "Family History" themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-family-history/feed/ 1 Play October: Planning for Success https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-planning-for-success/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-planning-for-success/#comments Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:53 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=179257 Activate digital voice assistants and see if you can name a female sheep with this "Planning for Success" themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-planning-for-success/feed/ 1 Play September: Hobbies at Home https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-hobbies-at-home/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-hobbies-at-home/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:41 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177074 As we welcome the cooler months, indoor activities are on the rise. Get some inspiration with this "Hobbies at Home" themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-hobbies-at-home/feed/ 0 Play August: Plants and Gardening https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-plants-gardening/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-plants-gardening/#comments Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:00:25 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=175272 Got a green thumb? Try your luck on our Plants and Gardening themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-plants-gardening/feed/ 2 Play July: Outdoor Adventure https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-outdoor-adventure/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-outdoor-adventure/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:04:25 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=173726 Camping, kayaking, or birding this summer? Test your outdoor adventure lingo with this month's themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-outdoor-adventure/feed/ 0 Play June: Travel and Leisure https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-travel-and-leisure/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-travel-and-leisure/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:29 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=170843 Taking a trip? Tech can help you choose destinations and learn translations. Test your crossword-solving skills with this month's themed puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-travel-and-leisure/feed/ 0 Play May: Joy of Transitions https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-joy-of-transitions/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-joy-of-transitions/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 13:50:15 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=170428 From retirement, to the birth of a new grandchild, life is full of chances to celebrate changes. Test your crossword-solving skills with this month's themed puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-joy-of-transitions/feed/ 2 Play April: Spring Cleaning https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-april-spring-cleaning/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-april-spring-cleaning/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:47 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=168663 Spring is here and it's time to clean your digital life! Test your crossword puzzle skills with this month's Spring Cleaning themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-april-spring-cleaning/feed/ 6 Play March: Mindfulness and Meditation https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-march-mindfulness-and-meditation/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-march-mindfulness-and-meditation/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:37 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=166867 Keep your mind sharp - while thinking about meditation. Test your crossword puzzle skills with this month's Mindfulness and Meditation themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-march-mindfulness-and-meditation/feed/ 0 Play February: Strength and Stability https://seniorplanet.org/play-february-strength-and-stability/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-february-strength-and-stability/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:15:48 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=165833 From health tracking apps to the name of your favorite Morning Stretch instructor, test your crossword puzzle skills with this month's Strength and Stability themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-february-strength-and-stability/feed/ 0 Play January: Lifelong Learning https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-january-lifelong-learning/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-january-lifelong-learning/#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2024 13:00:16 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=164254 Kick off the year with a commitment to lifelong learning, starting with this month's Lifelong Learning themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-january-lifelong-learning/feed/ 3 Play December: Trends in Technology https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-december-trends-in-technology/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-december-trends-in-technology/#respond Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:00:04 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=162486 What new technology are you thinking about testing out? Maybe that is a clue for this month's Technology Trends themed monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-online-safety-themed-crossword-puzzle/feed/ 0 Play September: Workplace Skills Themed Crossword Puzzle https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-september-work-themed-crossword-puzzle/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-september-work-themed-crossword-puzzle/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:32 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=156733 What do a train station, informal meting, and fruit container have in common? Test your skills with our Workplace Skills monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-september-work-themed-crossword-puzzle/feed/ 0 Play August: Creativity Themed Crossword Puzzle https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-aug-creativity-crossword/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-aug-creativity-crossword/#comments Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:31 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=154383 What's your creativity IQ? Test your skills with our monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-aug-creativity-crossword/feed/ 1 Play July: Finance Themed Crossword Puzzle https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-july-finance-themed-crossword-puzzle/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-july-finance-themed-crossword-puzzle/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:31 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=153611 Show me the (e)money with this finance themed crossword puzzle. Test your skills with our monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-play-july-finance-themed-crossword-puzzle/feed/ 0 Play June: Social Media Themed Crossword Puzzle https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-crossword/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-crossword/#comments Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=149598 Are you social media savvy? Test your skills with our monthly crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-crossword/feed/ 8 Meet Senior Planet’s New Crossword Puzzle Expert: Adrienne Raphel https://seniorplanet.org/articles-meet-crossword-expert-adrienne-raphel/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-meet-crossword-expert-adrienne-raphel/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:01:00 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=148888 Meet Senior Planet's ne!west contributor, crossword puzzle creator Adrienne Raphel. She'll design a monthly crossword exclusively for Senior Planet visitors starting June 11.

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