Jumble Puzzles: Word Play and New Stores
Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic
Play this week’s Jumble puzzles with word play and stores. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer to kick off the Fun & Games. Start with the Jumble for Kids as a warm-up or share the challenge with a favorite youngster.
Build your brain with word play
Mental exercises and games, like the Jumble puzzles, can expand vocabulary, strengthen word recall, improve working memory, and keep your brain in tip-top shape, throughout life. You can actively work to strengthen your mind by learning new languages and skills, practicing long-held skills, gaining new knowledge, and engaging your brain in many other ways.
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Next up, the Classic JUMBLE
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Jumble for Kids Answers
POP
VENT
LONG
JEEP
Surprise puzzle answer
What starts and ends with E and can have just one letter in it? – AN ENVELOPE
Classic Jumble Answers
HOLLY
DOILY
AVIARY
CAJOLE
Surprise puzzle answer
Many small stores had opened in the community, which created a – “LIVELY-HOOD”
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More than just a Jumble brain teaser with word play
Engaging in activities that challenge the brain can be beneficial to players of any age. Puzzles can keep the brain engaged, which is crucial as we age. The act of puzzle-solving can stimulate mental faculties, help improve focus, and possibly even improve short-term memory.
For mental fitness and fun, BoomerMagazine.com presents Boomer Brain Games for baby boomers, a regularly updated mix of puzzles and quizzes to stimulate your mind and your sense of joy. We offer classic games such as Jumble and Boggle, a cartoon caption contest, and crossword puzzles and trivia quizzes with a hearty dose of baby boomer pop culture.
Head over to our sister publication, Seniors Guide, and play online puzzles that are updated every day, for new challenges daily!
Online puzzles, updated daily on SeniorsGuide.com:
SmartFriends: A different puzzle daily, great to share with friends
See, exercise can be fun!
