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Hints are available to show the current letter and the current word in each puzzle. We’re here to help you solve!\n\nSMART SOLVING\nOptional Smart Step navigation advances you effortlessly from one entry to the next, speeding up your solving process. Play at your own pace.\n\nOPTIONAL PEN/PENCIL MODE\nUnique features to help you solve! Use the Pen when your confidence is high and Pencil when you’re just not sure.\n\nCHECK FOR MISTAKES\nShow puzzle errors at the touch of a button.\n\nADDITIONAL FEATURES\n• Crosswords are a great way to exercise your mind at any age and at any skill level.\n• Puzzles enhance your memory and problem-solving skills; we’ve created the perfect balance of relaxation and cognitive exercise. \n• Easy to solve crosswords with interactive puzzle grid and word boxes.\n• Make it your own! Multiple settings options so you can enjoy the puzzles depending on your mood or level.\nEnjoy Fun Sets and Deluxe Sets that offer 35 crossword puzzles with no ads, including 5 bonus themed crossword puzzle games. When you complete 6 of these crosswords to unlock one of the themed bonus crossword puzzles. Unlock all 5 bonus crossword puzzles as quick as you can! New crossword sets are added every month offering thousands of puzzles to choose from. \nAd-Free Crossword Puzzle Collections each include 150 of the best Penny Press & Dell Magazines crossword puzzles. These all-new puzzles arrive monthly and range from Easy to Hard difficulty. The included crosswords are designed to be solved in a single solving session without ads, and all puzzles include free Hints and the option to Show Errors, at any time, for free.\n\nWord games for free with Penny Dell Crosswords offer the perfect blend of fun and challenging puzzles. 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