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mountainmz
15 May 2012, 11:52
57 sec today...so Word Wizard, this one should be a walk in the park for you today!
Word Wizard
12 Apr 2012, 13:40
That would be an 0:47 today. Thank you very much!
Wordmavin
20 Feb 2012, 06:30
Congrats, mountainmz, a minute is super!
mountainmz
16 Feb 2012, 12:47
Got 1 min, so I know you two have to be in the 45 secs!!! Go for it!
Wordmavin
05 Feb 2012, 05:09
Welcome back Wizard, I was beginning to think I was playing by myself. Horrid score today, tomorrow will surely be better.
Word Wizard
02 Feb 2012, 14:53
It's been a while. I'll take a 1:06.
Wordmavin
19 Jan 2012, 05:09
Woohoo, love the literary category!
Wordmavin
19 Dec 2011, 05:35
Kicking off the week with 0:52. If it's under a minute I'm satisfied, so this score is o.k. with me. How is it possible Christmas is on Sunday... where did the year go?
KD
23 Nov 2011, 07:24
Finally...a score I can post...0:42. :-)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Word Wizard
21 Nov 2011, 14:03
A bit rusty. A 1:12 today. Have a nice Thanksgiving all!
Wordmavin
08 Nov 2011, 05:45
Beat the minute mark, barely, with 0:56. I like it.
KD
02 Nov 2011, 09:38
I'm right behind you wordmavin 0:52. Haven't had this good a score in a long time. :-)
Wordmavin
02 Nov 2011, 05:05
Pretty doggone good, KD, oh so close to the minute mark. I was surprised today that I zipped right along and scored 0:44. Woohoo.
KD
01 Nov 2011, 09:39
1:02 not bad, not wonderful, but not bad. :-)
Wordmavin
31 Oct 2011, 05:55
That should read "what the last clue was."
I so need an editing option.
Wordmavin
31 Oct 2011, 05:53
Fitting for Halloween, I scored a horrific 2:40. I had no idea what clue was--trust pop culture to get me every time.
KD
28 Oct 2011, 07:59
Not too bad...1:07.
bec724
21 Oct 2011, 10:18
oh wow... 1:49 not even worth mentioning.
Wordmavin
19 Oct 2011, 05:27
As always, you left me behind in the dust, it took me longer. And today is not any better at 1:28.
Word Wizard
18 Oct 2011, 14:26
Good one today. 0:40!
Word Wizard
13 Oct 2011, 11:35
Kind of a tough one. 1:39
KD
06 Oct 2011, 12:55
Finally back in the saddle -- 0:42.
Wordmavin
06 Oct 2011, 04:57
Wow, 0:43 today. Pretty doggone fast for me.
Word Wizard
05 Oct 2011, 10:33
Feeling pretty good with a 0:56.
KD
04 Oct 2011, 21:41
2:06 :-( Rugby got me.
Wordmavin
03 Oct 2011, 05:00
Starting the week with 1:17, not so good but not so bad either.
Word Wizard
30 Sep 2011, 14:33
And a 0:38 to end the week!
Word Wizard
28 Sep 2011, 15:27
Back to normal. A 0:47 today!
bec724
27 Sep 2011, 09:27
Worse than that...painful. That last "g" word is a killer!
Word Wizard
27 Sep 2011, 08:54
Couldn't find the last "G" word. A 3:26!
bec724
26 Sep 2011, 12:22
Painful indeed!
Word Wizard
26 Sep 2011, 10:31
Oh boy! A 2:18 today. That was painful!
bec724
13 Sep 2011, 11:07
No Ma'am Word Mavin - it means you are awesome!
My score was good too... 0:31...not too shabby, since most of mine have been horrible lately.
Wordmavin
13 Sep 2011, 04:49
0:46 today... See comment below.
Wordmavin
06 Sep 2011, 04:55
Wow--0:52, nice! Does this mean the puzzle was extra easy today?
Word Wizard
02 Sep 2011, 09:47
It was close but broke a minute with a 0:58. Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Word Wizard
31 Aug 2011, 11:35
1:15 seems to be the magic number:) That's what I got today.
Wordmavin
25 Aug 2011, 05:30
Congratulations bec--great score! My 0:58 today isn't quite as good, but I'm pleased anytime I break the minute mark.
bec724
23 Aug 2011, 10:02
I don't think I have ever gotten a 0:50 like I did today!
KD
23 Aug 2011, 07:42
You and I tied today Wordmavin, 1:15 too. Not bad for me first thing. Trying to get the motor going. Found everything fast but "duck" go figure.
Wordmavin
23 Aug 2011, 06:09
Coming back after a long break... 1:15 I guess that's o.k. since I'm out of practice.
Marti
22 Aug 2011, 16:07
8:20 but I thought that was pretty hard for a one star.
BR
21 Aug 2011, 14:01
8:35, that's not too shabby for me! My fastest time is 5:00 something.
KD
18 Aug 2011, 17:29
0:58, whoo hoo, that's the best I think I've ever done.
Word Wizard
15 Aug 2011, 14:14
Well that was easy! A 0:33 to start the week:)
Word Wizard
10 Aug 2011, 15:22
I couldn't find Grr either:) A 1:19 for me.
Wordmavin
10 Aug 2011, 04:21
Don't you hate when that happens?

I was cruising along along just fine this morning and then couldn't find a lousy three letter word. Grr.
KD
09 Aug 2011, 16:56
1:07, I'm slipping. :-(
KD
08 Aug 2011, 14:33
1:02, eh.
Wordmavin
05 Aug 2011, 03:57
Finished the week with 0:56. Any time I break the minute mark I'm rather pleased.
Word Wizard
03 Aug 2011, 14:52
1:06 for Wednesday.
Wordmavin
02 Aug 2011, 06:07
I had trouble with it too. Today was much easier--0:54.
bec724
01 Aug 2011, 15:58
Well...that was almost painful today! Wow.
Wordmavin
28 Jul 2011, 05:46
Easy puzzle today--0:47.
bec724
26 Jul 2011, 07:47
Checking in with a 1:10!
Wordmavin
26 Jul 2011, 05:03
Better today--1:27.
Word Wizard
25 Jul 2011, 08:49
A 1:29. I'll take it for a Monday:)
Wordmavin
25 Jul 2011, 04:52
A horrible score to start the week means plenty of room for improvement.
Word Wizard
22 Jul 2011, 10:43
Ended the week with a 1:00:)
Wordmavin
19 Jul 2011, 05:55
That was hard, but 1:45 is better than yesterday.
Wordmavin
18 Jul 2011, 05:30
I thought I was going to kick off the week with a good score, but that didn't happen. Tomorrow has to be better.
bec724
13 Jul 2011, 13:06
ha ha 1:46 for me today! The stress is getting to me!
Wordmavin
11 Jul 2011, 04:59
Grr. I thought I was done and quit looking-- still, 1:10 isn't too awful.
bec724
07 Jul 2011, 16:12
Ugh. 1:01 today... : (
Wordmavin
07 Jul 2011, 08:25
Rats, still not under the minute mark, but closer. 1:07
KD
06 Jul 2011, 12:14
1:19 -- I must be still on holiday. :-)
Word Wizard
06 Jul 2011, 10:03
Just under a minute 0:59
Wordmavin
06 Jul 2011, 05:26
Welcome back Bec. I shaved two seconds off my time for 1:17 today. A slow rate of improvement...
bec724
05 Jul 2011, 15:08
YAY! 0:57 - not bad for not playing for a while again.
Word Wizard
05 Jul 2011, 10:48
A 1:02 for me.
Wordmavin
05 Jul 2011, 05:12
Kicking off the week with 1:19.
Word Wizard
30 Jun 2011, 13:33
The scrambled letter clue got me. A 1:16 today.
Wordmavin
29 Jun 2011, 08:23
Ack! I had trouble solving one clue, 2:29. Not a good day.
KD
28 Jun 2011, 07:41
Brain fog today: 1:43. :-(
Wordmavin
28 Jun 2011, 05:03
Sigh.
Word Wizard
27 Jun 2011, 14:54
Nice work Mavin and Soccer Mom. But how about a 0:47!:)
Soccer Mom
27 Jun 2011, 10:17

:56

'nuf said....
Wordmavin
27 Jun 2011, 04:42
O.K. gang, I've kicked off the week with 0:59. Not a great score, but at least it broke the minute mark.
Word Wizard
24 Jun 2011, 14:54
Another tough one. 1:36
Word Wizard
23 Jun 2011, 14:20
OK, that was a tough one today. 1:46.
KD
22 Jun 2011, 12:10
So glad everyone is back in the saddle. I was lonely. :-(

0:52 today. :-)
Wordmavin
22 Jun 2011, 05:28
Great to see everyone report in even if you all soundly trounced me. I hate to think about what you could do to today's score of 1:04.
bec724
21 Jun 2011, 14:43
Whoo! Hoo!
Haven't been on here in a couple of months - been very busy...
but I scored a 0.42 today -
Word Wizard
21 Jun 2011, 09:23
Nice work KD and Mavin. But how about a 0:43 for the Wizard:)
KD
21 Jun 2011, 08:27
Hey WM, I got 0:48 today...last few days haven't been worth talking about due to brain fog. :-|
Wordmavin
21 Jun 2011, 04:59
Where is everyone? I need to brag about doing the puzzle in 0:51 today.
Wordmavin
08 Jun 2011, 05:50
I missed some days because of computer troubles, sadly, I don't think my laptop is long for this world. :( But for today I managed a 1:16. Not breaking the minute mark, but I'll take it.
Word Wizard
07 Jun 2011, 10:24
Ok KD, Wordmavin, Bec etc the Wizard is back and he hasn't lost his touch:) A 0:57 today!
KD
07 Jun 2011, 08:27
Wordmavin - I was wondering where you had been. Glad you are back, it is lonely here without you, Word Wizard, and Bec.

1:08 today, not bad for a Tuesday.
Wordmavin
03 Jun 2011, 14:20
I know what you mean K.D. Battling back today after computer failure (!) and assorted chaos in my life with a 0:46. It's been a long time since I had a decent score.
KD
23 May 2011, 15:03
Yay! I'm back, 0:50. For the last two weeks, my score has been really sad--too sad to report, but today was a good day to work the puzzle.
Wordmavin
10 May 2011, 05:12
Yesterday was hard for me too. Today was easier, but 1:40 isn't exactly a record breaking score.
KD
09 May 2011, 12:47
That one was hard for me: 1:56.
Wordmavin
27 Apr 2011, 06:00
Congrats KD! Way to come out of the funk. My score of 1:17 today is a close second to your marvelous minute.
KD
26 Apr 2011, 13:29
Slowly rising out of my funk--1:00; yay! :-)

All the other scores for the past two weeks are not worthy of being posted. :-(
Wordmavin
19 Apr 2011, 03:40
Another good score: 0:56 One word I found was just dumb luck, but I'll take it.
Word Wizard
14 Apr 2011, 12:30
Nice work Mavin! A 0:58 for me.
Wordmavin
14 Apr 2011, 03:13
I wasn't feeling terribly alert this morning but got a score of 0:55 anyway, Yay.
Word Wizard
13 Apr 2011, 09:43
A 1:13 today, although it felt quicker:)
Wordmavin
05 Apr 2011, 05:43
That's all right Wizard, I'm used to being bested by you. At least it was close this time. I made it even easier today with a time of 1:19.
Word Wizard
04 Apr 2011, 12:26
Awesome score Mavin!! Too bad the Wizard had a 0:43:)
KD
04 Apr 2011, 10:23
I'm back: 1:14. Yay! Thanks for the good vibes wordmavin.
Wordmavin
04 Apr 2011, 03:52
Starting the week with 0:46--my best time ever?
Wordmavin
30 Mar 2011, 05:19
You're just leaving room for improvement, KD. My time was 1:11 again today, what's up with that?
KD
28 Mar 2011, 17:11
Word, it's got to be better than mine--2:38. I know a sad way to start the week.
:-(
Wordmavin
25 Mar 2011, 06:56
I love the rare event of beating the Wizard. Therefore, I will rest on my laurels and not mention today's score which was not so good.
Word Wizard
24 Mar 2011, 08:16
1:19 today. I'll take it:)
Wordmavin
24 Mar 2011, 04:51
Very impressive Bec! 1:11 today, still pretty close to the minute mark.
KD
23 Mar 2011, 12:25
Well, it didn't last long. Bec and Wordmavin you got me beat...1.26 today. I'll accept it.
bec724
23 Mar 2011, 10:43
WOW! 0:43 ! I think that was my best score - maybe ever?
Wordmavin
23 Mar 2011, 05:27
You inspired me KD, 0:53 this morning.
KD
22 Mar 2011, 12:04
The fog has lifted: 0.52. Yay!
KD
21 Mar 2011, 15:20
Brain cells are gone--2:16. Stuck on "new". Good grief!
Wordmavin
15 Mar 2011, 04:47
I thought I was moving quickly but ended up with a 1:26. It gives me room for improvement.
Word Wizard
14 Mar 2011, 13:25
Just under a minute to start the week with a 0:58.
KD
11 Mar 2011, 10:26
2:19--brain fog is back, it's been a long week...I'm just ready for the weekend.
KD
10 Mar 2011, 14:08
Good score that I can post--1:09. This week has not been good until today. Brain fog has lifted.
Wordmavin
10 Mar 2011, 05:12
Whether you are the Wizard or Warlock, the scores are always impressive. I clocked in at 0:59 today--I don't break the minute mark very often so I'm pleased.
Word Wizard
08 Mar 2011, 09:55
Back at it with a 0:53 today. Considering changing my name to Word Warlock. I do have tiger blood after all:)
Wordmavin
07 Mar 2011, 05:53
Kicking off the week with 1:31, not too bad, not too good either.
KD
04 Mar 2011, 08:19
1:29--slipping, can't complain though, pretty good week.
Marti
03 Mar 2011, 10:38
I enjoy reading the comments and the numbers give something to strive for at 1:43.
KD
03 Mar 2011, 07:30
1:00 - yay! This is definitely a freaky week for me; doing good at word search, but not so good at work. :-)
Wordmavin
02 Mar 2011, 05:23
Congrats KD, great score! I'll have to be satisfied with a 1:17 today.
KD
01 Mar 2011, 09:52
1:01---WOW! I've never been this quick before. Once in a "blue moon".
Wordmavin
01 Mar 2011, 08:01
Unmentionable score, I couldn't find what was right in front of me.
bec724
25 Feb 2011, 09:07
Hmph. 1:18 Never was a Stones fan.
Wordmavin
25 Feb 2011, 04:54
It's not that 1:17 is a bad score that has me amused and irritated, it's that it could have been a lot better without the memory lapse.
KD
24 Feb 2011, 13:37
1:51 today, forgot to try bec's tip. Will try tomorrow. Got stuck on Brazil.
Word Wizard
24 Feb 2011, 13:14
Just shy of breaking a minute with a 1:01:)
Wordmavin
24 Feb 2011, 04:51
Not so great today, 1:49. Thanks for sharing that hint Bec724!
KD
23 Feb 2011, 11:11
1:04 today, whoo hoo! I feel good! :-)
Bec724
23 Feb 2011, 08:50
WOW! 0:45 today. I find that if I click on HELP button immediately when it appears, I can read the clues first. It seems to help me. You just click HELP again to return to the puzzle itself.
Wordmavin
23 Feb 2011, 07:36
A little improvement to 1:12. Me too, some of the words I find have me wondering until I read the clues.
Word Wizard
22 Feb 2011, 12:51
A 1:35 today. "SCOTIA" doesn't make sense unless you read the clue:)
Bec724
22 Feb 2011, 09:51
1:38 - did better on Monday.
KD
22 Feb 2011, 09:23
Brain's foggy today...2:36
KD
21 Feb 2011, 14:07
1:21 for a Monday, not bad, I'll take it.
Wordmavin
21 Feb 2011, 06:26
Kicking off the week with 1:14.
Word Wizard
18 Feb 2011, 13:28
Nice Mavin! I almost did the same thing. A 0:53 for me.
Wordmavin
18 Feb 2011, 04:44
Second day in a row--1:07--I don't think I've done that before. I admit I am envious of KD and the Wizard.
Word Wizard
17 Feb 2011, 12:54
A 0:55 for me. Nice work everybody!
bec724
17 Feb 2011, 09:03
Woo Hoo! 0:42 and it's only Thursday!
wordmavin
17 Feb 2011, 07:47
Having my "real" computer back today after being out of commission for a month and a half helped I'm sure--1:07. I can't tell you how happy I am to get it back when I thought it was permanently gone.
KD
16 Feb 2011, 14:52
Uh oh...I'm slipping...1:42.
Word Wizard
16 Feb 2011, 13:05
Looking at a 1:29 today. And it did seem that long.
Bec724
16 Feb 2011, 08:05
checkin' in with a 1:20 YAY
Word Mavin
16 Feb 2011, 05:39
1:38 this morning, but it didn't seem like it was that long... I guess time flies when you're having fun.
Word Wizard
15 Feb 2011, 14:32
Just under a minute at 0:55!
KD
15 Feb 2011, 13:00
Yay! 1:38 today--pretty good.
Word Wizard
14 Feb 2011, 13:01
A 1:27 for a Monday. Happy Valentine's Day!
Wordmavin
14 Feb 2011, 04:00
Yikes! Starting the week with 2:05 leaving plenty of room for improvement.
Word Wizard
11 Feb 2011, 13:03
A 0:44 to end the week!!
bec724
11 Feb 2011, 09:14
Oh yay! Back with a 1:13 after several really bad scores.
Wordmavin
11 Feb 2011, 05:37
1:25 today--not spectacular, but good enough.
Word Wizard
10 Feb 2011, 09:28
That was a tough one today/ Somehow I walked away with a 1:39.
Wordmavin
10 Feb 2011, 04:03
Good going, Wizard. Some days you have it, some days you don't. Today I didn't.
Word Wizard
08 Feb 2011, 09:11
A 1:33. I'll take it:)
Wordmavin
03 Feb 2011, 04:11
I was chugging along but got hung up on a clue--still 1:50 isn't a horrible score.
bec724
01 Feb 2011, 09:51
"Cyan" tricked me! Causing me to have possibly my worst score ever. Not worth posting! So we can only go UP from here!
Word Wizard
01 Feb 2011, 09:37
Oh boy! A 2:00 to start February. That was a tough one.
Wordmavin
31 Jan 2011, 04:30
A good start for the week--1:17.
bec724
28 Jan 2011, 08:38
1:49 today...seem to be getting worse!
Wordmavin
28 Jan 2011, 04:30
Ouch, 1:59 for me today, beating the 2 minute mark by the skin of my teeth. KD, here's your chance!
KD
27 Jan 2011, 12:12
Happy, happy today--1:42. I couldn't get lower than 2:00 since the new year started. Finally, climbing back out of the hole. Still will never be as good as wordmavin, word wizard, and bec.
Wordmavin
27 Jan 2011, 04:10
Finally, a decent score... 1:14.
bec724
26 Jan 2011, 12:08
Eh, 1:32. Not great, not terrible.
Wordmavin
26 Jan 2011, 03:18
Let's just say my score did not improve today. :(
Word Wizard
25 Jan 2011, 12:21
Way to bounce back Mavin! A 1:25 for me today.
Wordmavin
25 Jan 2011, 03:53
My score yesterday was so bad that today's 1:41 seems acceptable. Improving will be easy with a start like this.
Word Wizard
24 Jan 2011, 07:47
A 1:16 to start the week.
Wordmavin
21 Jan 2011, 02:51
2:06 today. That is what happens when you think you're done but you're not and the clock keeps running...
Word Wizard
20 Jan 2011, 14:47
I tried to tie you again Mavin but I couldn't do it. A 1:10 for me.
Wordmavin
20 Jan 2011, 03:27
Cool, I tied the Wizard. I didn't do as well with my time today--1:50.
Word Wizard
19 Jan 2011, 11:17
Weird, a 0:59 for me too!
Wordmavin
19 Jan 2011, 03:33
0:59 for today, but yes, I've thought some of the puzzles have been harder than usual too.
bec724
18 Jan 2011, 09:12
Is it me? or have these been a bit more challenging? I have not been much below 2:00 for days!
wordmavin
05 Jan 2011, 04:20
Thanks for trying to make me feel better Bec724. Today was even worse--3:01, I had a lot of trouble finding that last number. But, surely my score is bound to improve now, right?
bec724
04 Jan 2011, 15:21
I'm right there today with a 2:15!
wordmaven
04 Jan 2011, 05:30
Talk about rusty, 2:23 today. What's up with that?
Word Wizard
03 Jan 2011, 08:16
A little rusty after the hoiday break. A 1:42 to start 2011. Happy New Year everyone!
wordmavin
31 Dec 2010, 03:43
Oh boy, 0:44. My best ever?
wordmavin
30 Dec 2010, 03:35
Excellent, Bec724. Any time I break the minute mark I feel like I've done very well. Today's 1:38 is more typical for me, but I was hampered by having never watched the TV show mentioned in a clue.
Bec724
29 Dec 2010, 15:01
Not as good as the Mavin, but better for me! 0:58 today!
wordmavin
29 Dec 2010, 04:23
Woohoo! 0:51 today--a great score for me.
Bec724
28 Dec 2010, 09:19
1:20 - not too shabby for being out of the game for a while.
wordmavin
27 Dec 2010, 02:51
Starting the week with 1:12. Not a great score, but not bad either.
wordmavin
22 Dec 2010, 03:02
I should have known--I was pleased yesterday to break the minute mark and get a 0:58--but still the Wizard beat me. So today's 1:30 should pose no challenge at all, but like KD I can't complain. It's all good.
KD
21 Dec 2010, 13:56
I'm stuck on 1:38, but I can't complain. :-)
Word Wizard
21 Dec 2010, 12:40
Wow! A 0:39 today. Merry Christmas to me:)
wordmavin
17 Dec 2010, 03:38
We all have moments like that. My 1:21 for today is marginally better, but not very exciting.
WordWizard
16 Dec 2010, 08:06
Had trouble finding the last facial expression and it's the face I made after my 1:35:) Begins with a "G".
wordmavin
14 Dec 2010, 02:26
Way to go, Wizard. Hard to hold my head up high with a 1:35 this morning after your performance, but it is what it is.
Word Wizard
13 Dec 2010, 10:07
Under a minute to start the week-0:58. I'm happy with that:)
Word Wizard
10 Dec 2010, 08:26
A 1:08 to end the week.
wordmavin
10 Dec 2010, 02:56
Well done, Wizard. You intimidated me so much I scored a 2:03 today. JK I guess I wasn't focused.
Word Wizard
09 Dec 2010, 08:23
Wow, today's was smooth like butta. A new personal best 0:37!
wordmavin
09 Dec 2010, 04:30
I knew it would get better--0:57 today. Always happy to break the minute mark.
Word Wizard
08 Dec 2010, 07:40
Somehow I managed a 1:31 on today's.
wordmavin
08 Dec 2010, 04:14
Yes, yesterday's puzzle was hard--and today's was harder. I'm not even going to mention my score--too embarrassing. The rest of the week has to be better.:)
Word Wizard
07 Dec 2010, 13:35
Nice work Word Mavin. A 2:16 today. That was a tough one!
KD
06 Dec 2010, 14:38
1:36 - at least I'm consistent. :-)
wordmavin
06 Dec 2010, 03:47
And back to a more typical 1:27 to start the week.
wordmavin
03 Dec 2010, 04:12
Woohoo, :43 one of my best times ever.
KD
02 Dec 2010, 12:57
1:39 still cool with it.
Word Wizard
02 Dec 2010, 09:34
Not too shabby. A 1:08 today.
Word Wizard
01 Dec 2010, 12:25
Today's was tougher. A 1:30.
wordmavin
01 Dec 2010, 04:29
Two minutes exactly. Is it just me or is today a little harder than usual?
KD
30 Nov 2010, 12:59
1:50 -- I'm happy with that score.
Word Wizad
30 Nov 2010, 08:25
A 1:10 this morning. I'll take it.
Word Wizard
29 Nov 2010, 10:22
Under a minute, 0:58, after the long break. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is looking forward to Christmas!
wordmavin
29 Nov 2010, 03:17
Carol, that's what I've been doing for a long time, but I still rarely break the minute mark. Today's 1:10 being a good score for me. I must have slow fingers since I'm a fast reader and can scan the puzzle quickly. I admire you speedy folks.
Carol
23 Nov 2010, 13:33
KD - I'm so glad that worked for you! I had 32 seconds again today. Now if I can just get back to the 2 minute mark on Sudoku ...
KD
23 Nov 2010, 09:57
1.33--whoo hoo! Thanks Carol - that did the trick. My best all time score! I was trying to read the clues.
Word Wizard
23 Nov 2010, 09:38
Wow! Just trying to keep pace with Carol and Bec724:) A 0:36 today.
Bec724
23 Nov 2010, 09:01
Yay! 34 secs today. What a Tuesday!
Carol
22 Nov 2010, 12:00
I have been playing daily and have finally hit a new low - in a good way - 33 seconds today! I have found that not reading the clues and just looking for the words saves about 10 seconds. Try it ....
bec724
22 Nov 2010, 10:41
Woo Hoo! 1:09 to start!
Word Wizard
22 Nov 2010, 09:43
There's hope Mavin and KD. A 1:50 to start the week.
KD
19 Nov 2010, 09:45
My best time ever 2:31, but I can't brag since Marvin and Word Wizard are the masters.
wordmavin
17 Nov 2010, 04:31
The winner and still champion... My 2:01 today is like a joke and poses no threat whatsoever to your title. Carry on, Wizard.
Word Wizard
16 Nov 2010, 11:17
I just can't stop myself Mavin. I went up today too. To a 0:52.
wordmavin
16 Nov 2010, 05:01
Go ahead Wizard,rub it in. Today's score is 1:23, not the direction I wanted to go.
Word Wizard
15 Nov 2010, 09:35
Nice start Mavin. I'm kicking it off with a 0:48.
wordmavin
15 Nov 2010, 03:57
Kicking off the week with a 1:11.
Word Wizard
12 Nov 2010, 07:59
A 1:48. Happy Friday!
wordmavin
12 Nov 2010, 05:33
Some puzzles are like that... Today's, in fact for me, a 2:22. Oh well, I still enjoy the challenge.
Word Wizard
11 Nov 2010, 13:44
I didn't get a chance to play yesterday but today's 2:09 is nothing to brag about.
wordmavin
10 Nov 2010, 03:14
That's about what I've come to expect, Wizard, being left behind in the dust. Today's 1:22 should pose no challenge for your awesomeness.
Word Wizard
09 Nov 2010, 10:45
Nicely done Mavin. But the Wizard scores a 0:44. The words were just jumping off the page:)
wordmavin
09 Nov 2010, 02:53
Rapid improvement to 1:18 this morning. Didn't catch up to the Wizard though. Sigh.
Word Wizard
08 Nov 2010, 10:01
A 1:14 for me on this Monday morning.
wordmavin
08 Nov 2010, 03:29
Ouch! 1:57 to start the week.
Word Wizard
05 Nov 2010, 08:31
1:23 is a pretty darn good score if you ask me Word Mavin. I got a 1:32 this Friday morning.
wordmavin
04 Nov 2010, 05:24
Wow, you two were burning things up while my computer was off-line. I'm back, and although a 1:23 isn't a great score, I like the way it looks.
Word Wizard
02 Nov 2010, 08:49
Excellent work Bec724. I was right there with you with a :40 and I took Latin in high school. Didn't realize I spoke Spanish so well:)
Bec724
02 Nov 2010, 08:35
Made up for several very bad days lately, with a .49 today! That doesn't happen often.
Word Wizard
01 Nov 2010, 08:24
I'm happy with a 1:30 on this early Monday morning following Halloween. It could have been a lot scarier.
wordmavin
29 Oct 2010, 03:25
Ending the week at 1:35. Well, it could be worse.
Word Wizard
28 Oct 2010, 10:04
A good time of 1:11 today!
wordmavin
25 Oct 2010, 03:39
Yes, Wizard, some puzzles are harder than others. Today seemed fairly easy--1:38, a respectable time.
Word Wizard
22 Oct 2010, 08:25
Better today--1:33
Word Wizard
21 Oct 2010, 08:26
Phew...a tough 2:10 today.
wordmavin
21 Oct 2010, 04:38
Wizard, you almost always improve on my score.
Word Wizard
20 Oct 2010, 09:19
Word Mavin you were right. I improved on your 1:50 today with a 0:52!:)
wordmavin
18 Oct 2010, 04:36
So the good thing about starting the week with a score of 1:50 is that it will be easy to improve before the end of the week.
Word Wizard
15 Oct 2010, 13:25
A 1:17 today.
wordmavin
15 Oct 2010, 04:58
Don't be too hard on yourself, Bec724--it was a hard puzzle. My time stunk too. Today's 1:38 much better.
Bec724
14 Oct 2010, 12:42
Oh for goodness sake. Stunk it up today!
wordmavin
08 Oct 2010, 02:51
I don't break the minute mark very often, so I have to post today's :57. Woohoo!
wordmavin
07 Oct 2010, 05:05
As I said, it doesn't happen very often. Today's 2:11 is no prize winner either, but one of those clues was hard!
Word Wizard
06 Oct 2010, 08:15
Well I hope you enjoyed your victory yesterday Mavin because I was back under a minute today with a 0:58:)
wordmavin
06 Oct 2010, 04:28
I haven't beaten the Wizard very often, I should mark it on my calendar... I'm curious to see how my 2:17 today stacks up.
Word Wizard
05 Oct 2010, 08:14
Wow a 2:23 and it felt that long:)
wordmavin
05 Oct 2010, 04:11
Yikes, 1:52. I didn't think I had taken so long...
Word Wizard
04 Oct 2010, 07:44
Very challenging for a Monday morning:) A 2:21.
wordmavin
01 Oct 2010, 04:08
1:23 today, much better but not great.
bec724
30 Sep 2010, 12:33
I think a lot of them have been harder lately.
Word Wizad
30 Sep 2010, 09:49
Sorry, haven't been finding the time to play lately. But did today. It was a bit tough. Got a 1:34.
wordmavin
30 Sep 2010, 02:20
I didn't want to be talking to myself... not that my 2:31 today is worth mentioning. I'd be more ashamed, but I thought it was harder than usual.
Bec724
28 Sep 2010, 11:25
What no chatter lately?
I got 1:09 today! Woot Woot! Haven't done as well at other times lately though.
cherab
08 Sep 2010, 10:16
For cool jigsaw puzzles, try www.jigidi.com. Thousands of free jigsaws. You can choose the level of difficulty and subject.
wordmavin
08 Sep 2010, 04:52
I matched your 1:30 this morning, Wizard.
Word Wizard
07 Sep 2010, 09:51
Nice Bec724! Thanks for the clarificatioon on Mole vs Vole bpgagirl22--M=meat and V=vegetarian.
A 1:30 for me today.
bpgagirl22
07 Sep 2010, 09:33
To: Wordmavin - a Vole is a rodent which eats plant matter such as tulips and other root plants. An easy way to remember which is which, Moles - meat such as larva and Voles - vegetarians.
wordmavin
03 Sep 2010, 03:58
Very impressive, Bec724.
Bec724
01 Sep 2010, 10:38
WOW - 47 sec today!
wordmavin
01 Sep 2010, 04:31
Just like I said...
Word Wizard
31 Aug 2010, 07:46
Cruised to a 0:51 today!
wordmavin
31 Aug 2010, 04:34
Welcome back, Wizard--I'm sure you'll resume trouncing me soundly in no time. I have to settle for 1:20 today, a little trouble finding the last color.
Word Wizard
30 Aug 2010, 08:26
Ok I'm back finally. Not my best but I'll take a 1:28 today. Rodents were hard to find. Not even sure what a vole is?
wordmavin
26 Aug 2010, 04:37
I knew I wasn't going at top speed this morning, so 1:28 is still pretty good.
bec724
25 Aug 2010, 10:06
Don't be jealous, back to 1:15 today, and that was the ONLY time I have been under 1 minute. : )
wordmavin
25 Aug 2010, 04:34
Excellent job, Bec724. I'm a little jealous.
Bec724
24 Aug 2010, 07:58
Woo Hoo! 0:57
wordmavin
10 Aug 2010, 05:16
I lost a little ground with a 1:51 this morning.
Word Wizard
09 Aug 2010, 15:26
Improved by a second with a 1:45
wordmavin
09 Aug 2010, 04:48
1:43 this morning in spite of minor technical difficulties... an o.k. start for the week.
Word Wizard
06 Aug 2010, 15:38
A 1:46 to end the week
Word Wizard
04 Aug 2010, 15:31
Happy with a 1:31 today.
wordmavin
03 Aug 2010, 01:47
The Wizard rules... I on the other hand lost ground and finished today at 1:30. Not the direction I wanted to go.
Word Wizard
02 Aug 2010, 10:41
Back to my old self to start the week:) A 0:42!
wordmavin
02 Aug 2010, 03:45
A respectable 1:14 to start the week.
Word Wizard
30 Jul 2010, 12:17
Nice Mavin! A 1:27 for me today.
wordmavin
29 Jul 2010, 03:00
1:25 this morning.
Word Wizard
28 Jul 2010, 15:12
It's been a while. A 1:21 today.
Word Wizard
28 Jul 2010, 15:10
Haha...that didn't come out right:)
wordmavin
10 Jul 2010, 03:10
You dog you.
Word Wizard
09 Jul 2010, 09:13
A 1:07. Got lucky with some of the women.
wordmavin
09 Jul 2010, 03:26
1:36 today. Thinking of all of the items for the first clue was hard.
Liz
08 Jul 2010, 18:03
Mary and Randy,

You might try National Geographic's website. They have a huge selection of puzzles. The website is: ngm.nationalgeographic.com
Have fun!
Word Wizard
08 Jul 2010, 14:50
Tough one today. 1:40.
Mary
06 Jul 2010, 19:48
I'm with Randy! at&t get me "hooked" on doing jigsaw puzzles every day, and suddenly removed them from their website. I really enjoyed them, and would like to find somewhere that offers jigsaw puzzles.
randy
04 Jul 2010, 15:04
Glad to find puzzles at Arthritis sim to AARP, but do any of you know where I may find an = to the AARP adjustable JIGSAW puzzle.

Randy
Word Wizard
01 Jul 2010, 08:30
Back on this morning with a 1:14:)
wordmavin
01 Jul 2010, 02:29
Oh well, everyone has an off day on occasion, Wizard. I thought I was moving right along this morning, but my score was 1:21--nothing spectacular.
Word Wizard
30 Jun 2010, 12:39
Worst score yet. 4:32. I couldn't figure out the "sky blue" clue.
wordmavin
29 Jun 2010, 03:33
Welcome back, Wizard, you must have been practicing while you were gone. A so-so 1:40 for me today, I had myself convinced the four letter word I was looking for was something different from what it actually was. Not good in a timed game.
Word Wizard
28 Jun 2010, 13:49
Finally back! A 1:02 today. Showing no rust:)
wordmavin
16 Jun 2010, 04:59
Smoking indeed! And here I am with my stinking 1:46 today...
Word Wizard
15 Jun 2010, 10:59
A smoking 0:48 today!
wordmavin
12 Jun 2010, 03:37
Good to see you back Wizard, even if you do generally give me a good trouncing. Yesterday was no exception.
Word Wizard
11 Jun 2010, 12:39
Word Mavin so sorry. I guess I've been busy and haven't had a chance to get on here in the past few weeks. Well good to know I'm still in top form regardless. A 0:59 today:)
Carol
02 Jun 2010, 12:32
Bev - The sudoku on this site starts out with one star (very easy) on Monday and increases in difficulty all week until five start on Sunday.
Bev
28 May 2010, 23:12
Thank you Wordmavin. I will try that site out. Bev
wordmavin
26 May 2010, 04:03
I know 1:24 is not a great score, but considering I had no idea what river I was looking for it's not bad either.
Word Wizard
25 May 2010, 15:08
Back in the swing of things. Exactly 1:00 today:)
wordmavin
25 May 2010, 05:22
Welcome back Wizard, your absence doesn't seem to have hurt your score. I was way off my game today and took 2:24 to finish--I know, an eternity...

Bev, I don't see an option for changing to a harder Sudoku either. There is a daily Sudoku at Brainbashers--another site I enjoy. You can choose the level of difficulty there.
http://www.brainbashers.com/killersudoku.asp
Bev
24 May 2010, 22:58
How do I change Sudoku from easy to difficult? I do not see an option anywhere.
Thanks,
Bev
Word Wizard
24 May 2010, 12:40
I'm back after a little break. Not bad for being a little rusty--1:24.
wordmavin
17 May 2010, 03:11
It's lovely to have the best score once in a while. Today's puzzle was a repeat, but fighting with my touchpad cost me some time, so it took 1:40. I don't know why, but at times when I drag, nothing happens until I release. Or I have to tap the last letter a couple of times to get it highlighted. So annoying.
Word Wizard
14 May 2010, 10:04
News Flash! The Mavin beat the Wizard. A 1:21 for me today. Happy Friday!
wordmavin
14 May 2010, 03:50
Much better today at 1:15, which means the Wizard will probably break the minute mark. Again. Sigh.
Word Wizard
13 May 2010, 12:54
2:01 ain't bad. A 1:18 for me.
wordmavin
13 May 2010, 03:39
That's how I feel too, Wizard, sometimes I'm surprised at what I know, other times I wonder why I even had to think about a clue, like today with the clock tower. So, really, I can't be proud of my 2:01 for a relatively easy puzzle.
Word Wizard
12 May 2010, 13:22
They are always fun regardless of the time Mavin. I just like to challenge myself. 1:15 today.
wordmavin
12 May 2010, 03:52
Awesome score Wizard! I am still having horrible scores, but continue to work the puzzle anyway.
Word Wizard
11 May 2010, 13:51
Back under a minute today with a 0:55!
Word Wizard
07 May 2010, 09:43
A respectable 1:22 to end the week:)
wordmavin
06 May 2010, 04:01
A little better today, 1:13.
Word Wizard
05 May 2010, 13:34
A 1:20. Had some trouble finding those months.
wordmavin
05 May 2010, 03:45
Cool! That would make it :49 for today. haha Seriously, it is annoying--I have to tap the end letter several times after "dragging" to highlight the word. Stupid computer.
Word Wizard
04 May 2010, 08:40
Just under a minute with a 0:59! Sorry about your faulty mouse pad Mavin. I'll adjust your scores by a minute from now on:)
wordmavin
03 May 2010, 05:27
I continue to have trouble with my mousepad not responding, which is infuriating on a timed game. So 2:12 today, but it should have been much less. Grrr.
Word Wizard
30 Apr 2010, 14:01
Ended the week well with :50!!

Have a great weekend everyone!
Word Wizard
28 Apr 2010, 14:23
A 1:46 today. That was not an easy one.
wordmavin
28 Apr 2010, 04:22
My time today doesn't even need to be mentioned.
I enjoy doing Sudoku on paper, I haven't cared for doing them on-line, and really don't want to subject myself to a timed version. Too much pressure... :)
Word Wizard
27 Apr 2010, 13:38
OK, that was hard. 10:48. But that was my first time. I will say although it was stressful the music playing is the same music they play when I get a massage so it is oddly relaxing.
Word Wizard
27 Apr 2010, 13:24
I've never been much on Sudoku but I'm taking that as a challenge:) What do you think Word Mavin? You up for it?
Carol
27 Apr 2010, 13:15
Not so good on roundup 1:21, but managed a 2:12 on Sudoku.
Word Wizard
27 Apr 2010, 09:56
Almost broke the minute mark. 1:05. I'm disappointed Word Mavin:)
wordmavin
27 Apr 2010, 03:47
Well, 1:48 puts me under the two minute mark, but isn't anything to brag about, unlike the Wizard and Carol with their awesome .44. I can't believe I momentarily drew a blank at remembering the first name of a famous duo... I'll let you guess at which duo it was.
Word Wizard
26 Apr 2010, 14:58
Believe it or not Carol I tied you at 0:44!! Until tomorrow...:)
Carol
26 Apr 2010, 12:16
44 seconds today! First time that far under 1 minute.
wordmavin
26 Apr 2010, 04:29
1:17 Pretty good considering my mouse touch pad was not cooperating.
wordmavin
23 Apr 2010, 02:49
Much better today at 1:33, thank goodness.
Word Wizard
22 Apr 2010, 15:53
I see what you mean:) 2:28
wordmavin
22 Apr 2010, 04:43
Wretched, unmentionable score today. Had no idea about the last clue and made a correct guess but made a horrid score anyway.
Word Wizard
21 Apr 2010, 10:26
I did ok. A 1:38. I think I got lucky finding some. Come back Kathy!:)
wordmavin
21 Apr 2010, 04:11
Under the two minute mark by the skin of my teeth with 1:57. Since I initially drew a blank on what I was looking for on a couple of clues, that score isn't bad. Hmm, how will the Wizard do?
And where has Kathy been these days???
Word Wizard
20 Apr 2010, 15:07
Great time Word Mavin. I got a 1:16.
wordmavin
20 Apr 2010, 05:13
Must have been a hard puzzle, Wizard!

I finished in 1:20 today, not spectacular but I'm o.k. with it.
Word Wizard
19 Apr 2010, 15:06
A 2:26!!
Word Wizard
16 Apr 2010, 13:19
I basically just went up and down the columns today for a 0:42!!
wordmavin
15 Apr 2010, 04:47
I see the Wizard is back to his usual excellent scores. I'm no competition today with 1:53.
Word Wizard
14 Apr 2010, 12:55
Broke the minute mark with a 0:56.
wordmavin
14 Apr 2010, 05:02
I thought I was moving quickly, but ended up with 1:40, so I guess not.
Word Wizard
13 Apr 2010, 09:28
Nicely done Word Mavin! A 1:14 for me.
wordmavin
13 Apr 2010, 04:13
Ah, redeemed myself with a 0:55 this morning. My best score in a very long time. But I am not smug, I know the Wizard could beat that.
Word Wizard
12 Apr 2010, 13:00
Shaky start but finished nicely. 1:13!
wordmavin
10 Apr 2010, 04:30
Stumped by the last instrument that I really should not have missed seeing. 3:13. My head is hanging in shame.
Word Wizard
09 Apr 2010, 14:33
Couldn't find pear. Ended with a 1:34!
wordmavin
09 Apr 2010, 04:29
Well, I'm back, but with a score of 2:37 I don't pose any kind of threat to the Wizard's champ title.
Word Wizard
08 Apr 2010, 14:32
A respectable 1:11
Word Wizard
07 Apr 2010, 10:30
Under a minute again today with a 0:54!!
Word Wizard
06 Apr 2010, 15:08
Back on track with a 0:50 today!
Word Wizard
02 Apr 2010, 09:40
Tough one today. Barely broke 2:00 with a 1:57.
Word Wizard
01 Apr 2010, 09:58
A 1:30. Couldn't find the simple word.
Word Wizard
30 Mar 2010, 09:11
A 0:50 today. Have a great vacation Word Mavin. See you when you get back.
wordmavin
30 Mar 2010, 02:29
Ah, 1:25 today, I knew it would get better. Not even close to the Wizard's excellent time, but it will have to do.
I have the joy of going on vacation for the next week, but with the despair of no computer. Moan. Will be able to get my Word Roundup fix though, because I have a lovely little book. TTFN.
Word Wizard
29 Mar 2010, 09:10
Just beat the 1 minute mark with a 0:59! Happy Monday!
wordmavin
29 Mar 2010, 05:27
Well, at 1:59 I did beat the two minute mark, but just barely. Surely the rest of the week will be better.
Kathy
26 Mar 2010, 09:32
Well I couldn't keep my Friday pattern of under a minute. I'm ok with a 1:48 today since yesterday was well over 2 minutes. Good weekend to all!
Word Wizard
25 Mar 2010, 09:17
A decent 1:08 score this morning.
wordmavin
25 Mar 2010, 04:16
Another day, another wretched score. I don't like this trend at all.
Kathy
24 Mar 2010, 10:52
1:57 for me. Felt like that took forever!
Word Wizard
24 Mar 2010, 09:37
Tough one today. 1:42.
wordmavin
24 Mar 2010, 04:41
Doggone it, I could not find that last country... 2:38.
Word Wizard
23 Mar 2010, 14:22
Surprised myself with a 0:54. The Hawaiin islands are not easy if you don't know to look for them:)
Kathy
23 Mar 2010, 07:24
1:57 yesterday, 1:56 today. Hmmmm...
wordmavin
23 Mar 2010, 03:44
One of those days... 2:11 even though I was really trying to be speedy.
Word Wizard
22 Mar 2010, 15:55
Ending this Monday with a 1:01.
Kathy
19 Mar 2010, 10:54
Welcome back wordmavin! 0:51 for me, another Friday under the minute mark. Great weekend to all!
wordmavin
19 Mar 2010, 02:05
1:10, not bad for being out of practice.
Word Wizard
18 Mar 2010, 12:19
Phew, a 1:11!
Kathy
18 Mar 2010, 08:17
Oh dear, 3:01 today.
Word Wizard
17 Mar 2010, 13:03
Tougher one today. 1:19.
Kathy
17 Mar 2010, 10:31
Well that was a disaster. I think I figured out my slow brain function...I've switched to half regular/half decaf on the coffee.
Kathy
16 Mar 2010, 10:59
2:56 for me. Normally my fingers don't cooperate, but today my brain didn't want to cooperate.
Word Wizard
16 Mar 2010, 08:41
Broke the minute mark with a 0:56!
Word Wizard
15 Mar 2010, 10:06
I'll take a 1:06 this Monday morning:)
Kathy
15 Mar 2010, 07:58
A good start to my Monday morning with a 0:52!
wordmavin
15 Mar 2010, 06:25
I was on track for an excellent score until I misread the last clue. I'm amused and exasperated at the same time.
Word Wizard
12 Mar 2010, 09:24
I'm with you Kathy. I think 0:37 is a personal best!
Kathy
12 Mar 2010, 07:30
WOW! My new personal best...a 0:49! I think I broke the minute mark last Friday also.
wordmavin
12 Mar 2010, 04:24
My 2:08 today can legitimately be blamed in part on a balky touch pad. The other part of the blame is mine, I sadly admit.
Word Wizard
11 Mar 2010, 10:30
Almost broke a minute. 1:04 today!
wordmavin
11 Mar 2010, 05:44
Wizard, I like your reality better than mine. 1:38 today.
Word Wizard
10 Mar 2010, 13:50
Ah, back to reality with a 1:14!!
Kathy
10 Mar 2010, 07:27
I'm feeling better with a 1:45 today!
wordmavin
10 Mar 2010, 03:39
So today's 1:57 is better, but not brilliant. I'm glad to find out you two found yesterday's puzzle a challenge too.
Word Wizard
09 Mar 2010, 10:02
I'll take a 2:17 today:)
Kathy
09 Mar 2010, 07:40
Well, if you're ashamed with a 2:38 then I'm humiliated with a 2:49.
wordmavin
09 Mar 2010, 04:16
Apparently not warming up--2:38. I'm ashamed to admit to it.
Kathy
08 Mar 2010, 08:34
I'm right behind you wordmavin with a 1:45.
wordmavin
08 Mar 2010, 04:11
Starting the week off with 1:42. Hopefully, I'm just getting warmed up.
Kathy
05 Mar 2010, 08:56
It's been a while but I broke the minute mark with 0:52! Have a great weekend all.
wordmavin
05 Mar 2010, 04:03
Finally, 1:39 this morning, but I'm almost afraid to hear the scores for you two.
Word Wizard
04 Mar 2010, 13:36
A slow start but a strong finish for a 1:39 today.
Kathy
04 Mar 2010, 07:45
Well finally, I'm pleased with a 1:34 today.
wordmavin
04 Mar 2010, 04:14
It's reassuring to find out that that puzzle was hard for others as well. My 2:37 for today is still nothing to get excited about.
Word Wizard
03 Mar 2010, 12:38
Those P words were tough. 2:49 for me.
Kathy
03 Mar 2010, 08:20
Was hung up on finding a tiny little P word which left me with a 3:18. Ugh!
wordmavin
03 Mar 2010, 04:50
I'll just leave it at I had a wretched score today.
Word Wizard
02 Mar 2010, 08:46
A 2:20. My pattern for the week is going the opposite way.
Kathy
02 Mar 2010, 07:51
An even 2:00 today. Hmmm, I see a pattern forming. Maybe tomorrow will be 1:00.
wordmavin
02 Mar 2010, 02:49
Not much better at 2:28 this morning. It did not help that my scrolling was not efficient, but that was only part of the problem.tion quien
Word Wizard
01 Mar 2010, 10:17
Not sure how it happened but I broke the minute mark with a 0:53. Good start for the week.
Kathy
01 Mar 2010, 09:39
Don't feel bad, I scored an even 3:00. Not real good on the birthstones.
wordmavin
01 Mar 2010, 08:05
After victory at last, last week, (victory being getting the best score)I regressed to a miserable 2:51 this morning owing to an inability to find the final item in an easy category. Ah, "how have the mighty fallen..."
Word Wizard
26 Feb 2010, 13:05
Man, I'm "plum" tuckered out after that one! 2:50!!
Kathy
26 Feb 2010, 08:23
2:15 for me. That felt like it took forever. Good weekend to all!
wordmavin
26 Feb 2010, 04:25
I'm hoping others found today's puzzle as challenging as I did. 1:55 was a relief, I thought it would be worse.
Word Wizard
25 Feb 2010, 10:54
Back to normal today with a 1:24
Kathy
25 Feb 2010, 07:33
Yikes, 2:15 today. I'm going backwards. Another gold medal for the Wizard though, congrats!
wordmavin
25 Feb 2010, 02:59
Awesome, Wizard. After today's miserable score that I won't even reveal, I'm starting to think I need to hang up my maven title.
Word Wizard
24 Feb 2010, 13:41
Guys, I hate to tell you, but I just broke the 0:42 mark with a 0:39!! It's ridiculous. I'm not sure how it happened:)
Kathy
24 Feb 2010, 09:29
I'm relieved to have improved to a 1:03 today. Maybe there's hope of breaking the 1:00 mark again.
wordmavin
24 Feb 2010, 04:27
I improved to 1:09, so that's good, but the Wizard's record of 42 seconds is out there, taunting me. I suspect that record will stand for a good while but will serve to inspire us.
Kathy
23 Feb 2010, 14:05
1:32 for me. Not great, but I'm okay with it.
Word Wizard
23 Feb 2010, 10:37
I hear ya Wordmavin. I had a 1:07 today. I'll take it.
wordmavin
23 Feb 2010, 04:38
At one time today's 1:51 would have satisfied me, but now it just makes me determined to do better tomorrow.
Word Wizard
22 Feb 2010, 12:06
I'll never top last week's score. Happy with a 1:15 today:)
Kathy
22 Feb 2010, 08:34
42 seconds, that's awesome Wizard! I'm a little reluctant to admit my 2:45 for today. Definitely have brain fog, going for a second cup of coffee now...
Word Wizard
19 Feb 2010, 11:13
Like a skier in the Winter Olympics I was looking for a time of 1:24 to stand atop the podium in the Word Games Olympics. And lo and behold I set a new World Record of 0:42!! The Gold is mine today:)
Kathy
19 Feb 2010, 07:24
1:26 for me. Happy Friday to all!
wordmavin
19 Feb 2010, 04:15
Ah, 1:25. Still not great but much better than yesterday. Have a good weekend everyone.
Word Wizard
18 Feb 2010, 09:54
Yikes! A little rusty from the time off. A 2:02 today.
Kathy
18 Feb 2010, 08:37
1:45 for me. Wonder if I'll get back to my lower times? For now I'll blame it on my head cold.
wordmavin
18 Feb 2010, 04:29
Yikes! 2:11 this morning, not good at all.
Kathy
17 Feb 2010, 07:11
It's good to be back, I sure missed this as part of my morning routine. 1:30 for me today.
wordmavin
17 Feb 2010, 06:06
Welcome back, Kathy! You haven't lost your touch... I thought I was moving quickly but came up with 1:47 today. C'est la vie.
Kathy
16 Feb 2010, 10:40
1:41 for me after a looooong time gone. Anybody out there?
wordmavin
12 Feb 2010, 04:37
Very impressive, Wizard! Congratulations. I improved to 1:24 today, which isn't saying much, but better than going in the other direction.
Word Wizard
11 Feb 2010, 15:33
Wow, it was over before I knew it! 0:50 today. I think that's my new record.
wordmavin
11 Feb 2010, 06:22
After my recent dismal scores, today's 1:29 looks good, so I'll take it.
Word Wizard
10 Feb 2010, 09:04
A 1:58 today. Kinda tough.
wordmavin
10 Feb 2010, 05:31
Better today, but still not a score worth mentioning. Hmmm, what can I use as an excuse?
Word Wizard
09 Feb 2010, 10:12
Sorry to hear that wordmavin. I faired ok with a 1:33.
wordmavin
09 Feb 2010, 03:57
Horrid score this morning. I protest the inclusion of a ridiculous pop culture category.
Word Wizard
08 Feb 2010, 08:36
A respectable 1:32 this Monday morning, even with some math involved:)
wordmavin
08 Feb 2010, 04:10
Starting off the week with a 1:28, not a super time but I'm satisfied with it.
Word Wizard
05 Feb 2010, 10:46
I was cruising right along until I got stuck searching for "toe"! Darn! 2:17
Word Maven
05 Feb 2010, 04:46
2:29 This was hard today!
Word Wizard
04 Feb 2010, 10:07
I see what you mean. A 1:24 for me.
Word Maven
04 Feb 2010, 05:52
I had a lot of trouble finding the last capital, 2:56 today. Sigh.
Word Wizard
03 Feb 2010, 10:42
1:00 exactly today! Looks like we all had a good one today:)
Kathy
03 Feb 2010, 09:41
1:08 today, 2:00 yesterday.
Word Maven
03 Feb 2010, 03:51
Sigh of relief, 1:05 today. I need a string of good scores to rebuild my confidence.
Word Wizard
02 Feb 2010, 10:35
I know what happened. It was a hard one:) 2:26 for me.
Word Maven
02 Feb 2010, 05:49
My joy at having the best time yesterday is tempered by today's humiliating 3:00. Don't ask me what happened because I don't know.
Word Wizard
01 Feb 2010, 14:09
I was a little slow today. 1:49!
Kathy
01 Feb 2010, 08:22
1:43 for me. A little sluggish on my Monday morning.
Word Maven
01 Feb 2010, 05:07
Welcome back, Kathy, even if you are joining the Wizard in soundly trouncing me. I made it easy for you two today with a 1:30.
Word Wizard
29 Jan 2010, 10:03
Kathy, you got me! But keeping my sub-minute streak alive just barely with a 0:59:) Have a great weekend everyone!
Kathy
29 Jan 2010, 09:40
Hey Maven, sorry about your tough week! At least it ended well. I almost feel guilty coming in with 54 seconds. Have a great weekend to all!
Word Maven
29 Jan 2010, 04:37
I'm closing the week with a 1:19. I've got to hope I'll do better next week than I did this week, perhaps even break that minute barrier... and give the Wizard a run for his money.
Word Wizard
28 Jan 2010, 09:48
Hey Word Maven, it's definitely for the fun of it. But I just can't help myself with a 0:54 today!
Word Maven
28 Jan 2010, 04:35
Wizard, I've had a moment or two like that myself... Today was better, but my score of 2:28 tells you how bad yesterday's score was. Oh well, I guess I'm in this for the fun of it, not for the glory of being #1. Although I will keep trying.
Word Wizard
27 Jan 2010, 09:30
I'm sorry Word Maven. Tomorrow will be better. For me, I'm keeping the streak alive with a 1:27 today. I was wondering what a yerpso was until I realized it was an osprey:)
Word Maven
27 Jan 2010, 04:58
I don't even want to talk about my score today.
Word Wizard
26 Jan 2010, 09:50
Woohoo! Broke 1:00 today with a 0:50!
Word Maven
25 Jan 2010, 04:08
I'm pleased to start off the week with a score of 1:15. Hopefully a sign of better scores to come.
Word Maven
22 Jan 2010, 04:35
Better today at 1:48. Maybe I'll at least match the Wizard one of these days.
Word Wizard
21 Jan 2010, 08:52
Back to back 1:40s. At least I'm consistent:)
Word Maven
21 Jan 2010, 03:26
Eek! 2:24 today. Please, somebody tell they found it a hard one too!
Word Wizard
20 Jan 2010, 08:33
Today's was little tougher. A 1:40 for me. Need stronger coffee:)
Word Maven
20 Jan 2010, 06:27
I stand in awe of the two of you. I tried talking to myself today while working the puzzle, but still only finished in 1:25. As a coffee fiend, the stronger the better, I'd like to know more about Kathy's extra strong coffee.
Word Wizard
19 Jan 2010, 10:47
Incredible score Kathy! And I was just 2 seconds behind you with a 0:56!!
Kathy
19 Jan 2010, 07:56
Showing off would be 54 seconds which is what I got today! Must be the extra strength coffee.
Word Maven
19 Jan 2010, 05:47
All right Kathy, now you're just showing off. Sigh. My 1:34 today isn't even remotely near your excellent time--but will have to do. It is what it is.
Kathy
18 Jan 2010, 08:11
1:00 minute exactly! Happy Monday!
Word Maven
18 Jan 2010, 05:13
Welcome back, Kathy. Your lack of practice does not seem to have affected your skill! I'm pleased to start the week with a 1:09 even though I didn't feel terribly alert.
Word Wizard
15 Jan 2010, 16:09
I hear ya Kathy. But with a time like 1:03 it doesn't really get in the way at all:) Glad you're back!
Kathy
15 Jan 2010, 10:15
Hey, I'm back with a 1:03!! Too much work getting in the way of my play time. Hate when that happens!
Word Wizard
15 Jan 2010, 09:56
I will indeed end the week reigning supreme! :) But I love your determination Word Maven. The mighty always falter at some point.
Word Maven
15 Jan 2010, 04:41
Ending the week with 1:43. Better yesterday,but leaves a lot of room for improvement. The Wizard may reign supreme for now, but I am not giving up.
Word Wizard
14 Jan 2010, 08:42
Keeping the trend going this week. A 1:12 today!
Word Maven
14 Jan 2010, 04:50
Noooooo! Curses. And my of 3:25 for today is not going to help matters. And no, that time is not a typo. I will have to hope for better scores next week.
Word Wizard
13 Jan 2010, 09:22
Nice try Word Maven, but once again I am victorious (evil laugh). JK. 1:04 today:)
Word Maven
13 Jan 2010, 04:32
Whew, 1:09 this morning, but will it be good enough to be the Wizard?
Word Wizard
12 Jan 2010, 08:37
Keeping it under 2:00 so far this week. A 1:17 today.
Word Maven
12 Jan 2010, 05:10
Way to go Wizard! I only improved to 1:30 today... You're going to be hard to beat.
Word Wizard
11 Jan 2010, 12:21
A stellar 1:13 to start the week!
Word Maven
11 Jan 2010, 04:03
Finished in 1:36 in spite of myself. I thought I was done and was congratulating myself when I saw I wasn't done after all. Oops.
Kathy
08 Jan 2010, 14:33
3:11 for me. Had no idea who that author was and had to start circling everything!
Word Wizard
08 Jan 2010, 09:45
That one was tough. 2:04.
Word Maven
08 Jan 2010, 04:42
So, I found this one a little hard, 2:40 for today. And noticed the misspelling in the clues.
Word Wizard
07 Jan 2010, 09:32
Sorry I missed yesterday/ A 1:42 today. Not bad!
Word Maven
06 Jan 2010, 04:21
Whew, 1:31 today--so better,but you have set the bar high, Kathy.
Word Wizard
05 Jan 2010, 09:54
Wow Kathy, way to start the New Year!:) A 2:19 for me.
Kathy
05 Jan 2010, 07:34
Wow, I'm shocked to jump back in with a 1:19! Happy New Year all.
Word Maven
05 Jan 2010, 05:17
Happy New Year! Welcome back Wizard, I wonder if Kathy will be joining us. I was hoping to crack the two minute mark this morning, but have to settle for 2:03.
Word Wizard
04 Jan 2010, 14:41
Happy New Year Everyone! I'm back and a litte rusty:) A 2:10 to start the new year.
Word Maven
28 Dec 2009, 05:25
Starting the week with a 2:38 just gives me a chance to improve, right?
Word Maven
24 Dec 2009, 04:45
Excellent job, Kathy! 1:22 for me today. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Kathy
23 Dec 2009, 07:51
WooHoo! 1:10 for me. I may not be around till next year, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Word Maven
23 Dec 2009, 04:54
An even 2:00 today, and I'm pleased even though it isn't a terrific score.
Kathy
22 Dec 2009, 11:00
You win Maven, put me down for a 1:33.
Word Wizard
22 Dec 2009, 09:39
Nice work Word Maven. And that wasn't an easy one. 2:10 for me.
Word Maven
22 Dec 2009, 05:03
Finally, after days of shame and humiliation, 1:07. If one of you breaks the minute barrier, I don't even want to know about it.
Word Wizard
21 Dec 2009, 09:21
1:26 today! Had trouble finding that turkey!
Kathy
21 Dec 2009, 07:20
1:31. Happy Monday!
Word Maven
21 Dec 2009, 06:19
Starting the week with 2:06, finished without reading the clues. When I did go back to read them, I decided I would not have gotten the last one if I hadn't stumbled on it.
Word Wizard
17 Dec 2009, 12:53
Well, I seem to be having a good week. I lucked into a bunch of the animals and came away with a 1:06!!
Kathy
17 Dec 2009, 09:19
Yikes...3:48! I like a challenge, but that was tough for me today.
Word Maven
17 Dec 2009, 05:28
I had a lot of trouble finding the last animal so my score was abysmal, but I enjoyed the game anyway. So much for being competitive.
Word Wizard
16 Dec 2009, 12:13
I'm happy with a 1:21 today!
Word Maven
16 Dec 2009, 04:02
2:11 today, better but not great.
Word Wizard
15 Dec 2009, 09:22
1:42. Not too shabby. Certainly didn't make me crabby.
Kathy
15 Dec 2009, 07:49
1:51 for me...
Word Maven
15 Dec 2009, 06:36
Well done, Word Wizard! Very impressive. Unlike my score today which I won't even mention. I misunderstood a clue and wasted a lot of time looking for the wrong word. Some days are like that.
Kathy
14 Dec 2009, 11:50
Congrats Wizard! After last week, I'm going to be happy with a 1:41.
Word Wizard
14 Dec 2009, 09:18
Whoa! Broke the minute mark this morning with a 0:59!! Sign of good things to come today? I hope so:)
Word Maven
14 Dec 2009, 05:31
I had trouble finding the last capital, so I'll have to be satisfied with 2:14 today.
Kathy
11 Dec 2009, 13:28
My turn to bomb...3:45. Did not like that one at all!
Word Maven
11 Dec 2009, 03:46
I do not know my fish... 2:40.
Word Wizard
10 Dec 2009, 08:35
Not sure how it happened but I was able to get a 1:54 today!
Kathy
10 Dec 2009, 07:46
I think they read our posts and are making them more challenging. I've been in the 2's all week, 2:46 for today.
Word Maven
10 Dec 2009, 05:17
To say I had some trouble today is putting it mildly, 3:40. And yesterday was 2:32, not 2:02--I may have to start waiting and do the Roundup when I've been awake longer.
Kathy
09 Dec 2009, 07:55
2:28 today. I should have looked at the clues sooner than I did.
Word Maven
09 Dec 2009, 04:16
Not fully awake yet, so I guess 2:02 is o.k.
Word Wizard
08 Dec 2009, 13:08
That was a tough one. 2:28 for me.
Kathy
08 Dec 2009, 08:05
2:19 for me...
Word Maven
08 Dec 2009, 04:15
A little harder today, 2:43.
Word Wizard
07 Dec 2009, 10:09
It did seem sort of familiar. 1:48 for me.
Kathy
07 Dec 2009, 08:05
This one seemed familiar...even so I didn't do that great with a 2:45.
Word Maven
07 Dec 2009, 04:40
I really hate it when I realize I've been looking right at a word and not seeing it. Sigh. 2:13 to start the week.
Word Wizard
04 Dec 2009, 09:47
Wow, impressive! 1:23 for myself.
Kathy
04 Dec 2009, 07:30
WooHoo....1:14!!
Word Maven
04 Dec 2009, 05:32
Whew, 1:24. I'm so pleased I can hardly stand myself.
Word Wizard
03 Dec 2009, 11:28
Glad I wasn't the only one. That was tough--3:24. Darn those Swedish lynx:)
Kathy
03 Dec 2009, 09:22
Well that was a challenging one for me! 2:54 today.
Word Maven
03 Dec 2009, 05:03
A little trouble getting all the mammals put me at 2:32. Not a great score.

My least favorite category is signs of the zodiac, I have trouble remembering them.
Word Wizard
02 Dec 2009, 11:13
Just trying to keep up with you guys--1:07! I have to ask what your least favorite category is?:)
Kathy
02 Dec 2009, 07:39
Surprised myself with a 1:27. My fingers don't want to work today.
Word Maven
02 Dec 2009, 05:24
Wow Kathy, your fingers were flying! 1:20 today in spite of the attempt slow me down with my least favorite category.
Kathy
01 Dec 2009, 10:07
1:02 for me! That was fun, never looked at the clues.
Word Wizard
01 Dec 2009, 08:46
We're back Word Maven! 1:13 for me! OK Kathy your turn:)
Word Maven
01 Dec 2009, 05:31
Whew, 1:32! It's about time I had a decent score.
Kathy
30 Nov 2009, 11:49
3:02 today. Darn birds!!
Word Wizard
30 Nov 2009, 10:19
I'm blaming my 2:37 today on a bird as well:)
Word Maven
27 Nov 2009, 04:49
I'm not feeling fully awake yet, so 2:01 isn't bad. I'm blaming it on yesterday's turkey.
Word Wizard
24 Nov 2009, 10:05
Felt like I was cruising along but ended up with a 2:28. Nice job Kathy
Kathy
24 Nov 2009, 09:42
1:39 for me!!
Word Maven
24 Nov 2009, 05:35
I was a little handicapped by a lack of interest in football... 2:16.
Word Wizard
23 Nov 2009, 13:32
Gobble, gobble...1:15! Happy Thanksgiving week!
Kathy
23 Nov 2009, 10:32
1:26 on a Monday morning, not too bad!
Word Maven
23 Nov 2009, 03:53
Happy Thanksgiving week! I thought I was done when I actually needed one more word, and watched the clock continue on for a second or two... eek. 1:50, so I beat the two minute mark anyway.
Word Wizard
20 Nov 2009, 10:13
I surprised myself with a 1:26 today! have a great weekend!
Kathy
20 Nov 2009, 07:41
2:12 for me. Have a great weekend everybody!
Word Maven
20 Nov 2009, 06:17
I admit I had to check the clue to get the last color, so 2:53 is a gift. Who knows how long it would have taken otherwise.
Word Wizard
19 Nov 2009, 10:22
That was a tough one. 2:05
Kathy
19 Nov 2009, 08:03
3:41 today. Ugh. I was too hung up on why 'treat' wasn't one of the words to circle. Kept going back to it thinking I was missing something.
Word Maven
19 Nov 2009, 06:44
Even though it put me at 2:30 for the day, I was amused at how hard it was to find that last three letter word. I decided I like longer words better.
Word Wizard
18 Nov 2009, 09:16
You both got me today. 1:46. Hey, I like the word chichilet. It sounds like a small primate indigenous to South American rain forests.
Kathy
18 Nov 2009, 08:34
I had a 1:40 today also Word Maven!
Word Maven
18 Nov 2009, 04:38
I feel a little better about 1:40 today, although that still isn't great. I've had some moments of confusion about words myself, Word Wizard. And today I desperately tried to make chichilet a word.

Well done, Kathy--you're an inspiration.
Word Wizard
17 Nov 2009, 13:36
Word Maven I did my best to come in last but alas a 1:41. I was completely confused by what an eltrut was until I saw the reptile category and realized it was turtle.
Kathy
17 Nov 2009, 07:38
1:27 today. I dare not brag it up because I always bomb the next day.
Word Maven
17 Nov 2009, 04:04
An even 2:00 today, which means I will probably be left behind in the dust. Oh well, somebody has to be in last place.
Word Wizard
16 Nov 2009, 09:50
Wow! It was over before it even started. 1:06! The first time I looked over at the clues I only had two words left to find. Good start for the weel:)
Kathy
16 Nov 2009, 08:35
1:20 on Monday morning! I'm okay with that.
Word Maven
14 Nov 2009, 04:03
Sigh, 3:33 today. But on the other hand, having trouble coming up with the last Friends star surely means my head is filled with more useful information.
Kathy
13 Nov 2009, 10:00
1:46 for me. Guess I got those cobwebs cleared out.
Word Wizard
13 Nov 2009, 09:19
Word Maven you're being to hard on yourself. 2:13 is a perfectly fine score. Of course I'm only saying that because I got a 2:19:)
Word Maven
13 Nov 2009, 05:07
2:13 today, and these were easy categories. I do not like the direction that this is going. I'm sorely tempted to try the strategy of trying a second time. ;)
Word Wizard
12 Nov 2009, 12:41
Got lucky with a 1:33 today...on my first try!:)
GeoATL
12 Nov 2009, 07:57
wow I did really good 6+ minutes, LOL - I did much better the second time 1:42 but I guess that doesn't count.
Kathy
12 Nov 2009, 07:56
A groan from me too...2:45 today. Haven't been able to play for a few days, have to clear the cobwebs!
Word Maven
12 Nov 2009, 04:02
Groan. An even 2:00 today, Greek letters, phooey.
Word Wizard
11 Nov 2009, 10:53
Got on a nice roll today--1:25. FYI--Internet does not start with a "W":)
Word Maven
11 Nov 2009, 06:04
1:49 two days in a row, interesting.
Nettie
10 Nov 2009, 18:58
YEAH!!! Love games and puzzles...As often as I visit this site, I don't know how I missed the games...Anyway, if I'm able to be on plan to play whenever possible....
Word Wizard
10 Nov 2009, 12:42
I see what you mean about the second Microsoft program:) 1:47
Word Maven
10 Nov 2009, 05:49
I'm pleased with my 1:49, it was only sheer luck that I spotted the second Microsoft program.
Word Wizard
09 Nov 2009, 13:08
Very nice. On weak hotel coffee to boot:) I finished with 2:26. Asia was eluding me.
Word Maven
09 Nov 2009, 05:34
Still on the road, but have internet today, yippee! 1:44 and only powered by weak hotel room coffee. :)
Word Wizard
05 Nov 2009, 08:45
Did pretty well. 2:06. Word Maven have a nice long weekend. Hope you can survive without a Word Roundup Challenge:) Karen I suggest you have a glass of wine:)
Kathy
05 Nov 2009, 08:07
I had to stop it at 3:30. Just couldn't find the fine wine factor; had grapes stuck on my brain which hurt me.
Word Maven
05 Nov 2009, 02:43
I thought I had buzzed right along, but it took 2:29 so I guess not. Oh well. I'm off on a long weekend with limited if any internet--hope I survive, haha. TTFN
Word Wizard
04 Nov 2009, 10:20
Nice work guys! 2;25 for me.
Kathy
04 Nov 2009, 07:42
1:21 for me today. Whew!
Word Maven
04 Nov 2009, 04:35
So it wasn't just me that struggled yesterday... Today was better at 1:50, but it felt like hard work.
Word Wizard
03 Nov 2009, 12:48
I see what you mean! 4:53. I really need to study up on my Hawaiin islands. But in all fairness, those are barely English:)
Kathy
03 Nov 2009, 07:59
A disaster from the start. Heavy sigh...
Word Maven
03 Nov 2009, 04:34
I knew I was not on top of my game this morning, 2:43, sigh.
Word Wizard
02 Nov 2009, 09:48
Man, you guys are good! 1:00 for me! I think I could have done even better had I looked at the clues and saw lodging options earlier. I was on hotel and motel but didn't see them until I read the clue and looked.
Kathy
02 Nov 2009, 08:34
53 seconds!!! I did it! I've always been happy with anything under two minutes but my goal has been to get under a minute. Funny how a little puzzle can turn my mood around!
Word Maven
02 Nov 2009, 04:51
1:11! And I lost a second or two or three to bad scrolling. Lovely start to the week.
Kathy
31 Oct 2009, 16:55
I knew I spoke to soon yesterday...can't even admit how long that took me. Stuck on a joint also.
Word Maven
31 Oct 2009, 04:53
I can't believe I had that much trouble coming up with the last joint. 3:38
Word Wizard
30 Oct 2009, 10:20
You're not going to believe this one...1:02! Never even looked at the clues. I'm playing the lottery tonight:)
Kathy
30 Oct 2009, 09:21
1:37 to finish out the week! I think I'm finally getting the hang of this.
Word Maven
30 Oct 2009, 03:58
Wow! 1:13 is great. My 1:56 this morning not so great, but under my two minute goal so it'll do.
Word Wizard
29 Oct 2009, 10:42
Wow! 1:13 is fantastic! You got too much sleep:) I ended up with a 2:02 which isn't too shabby.
Kathy
29 Oct 2009, 08:31
I can't believe it...1:13 today!
Word Maven
29 Oct 2009, 05:28
I only found the last word for money by chance so 2:27 is fine with me. It could have been much worse.
Word Wizard
28 Oct 2009, 09:15
3:03 today. That was a tough one. Had trouble finding pink and rugby. Two things that don't normally go together:)
Kathy
28 Oct 2009, 07:50
3:26 today. Took much too long for me to find Paul Newman. Couldn't play yesterday. Too much work and a Dr. appt.
Word Maven
28 Oct 2009, 05:19
The second name for a female gave me trouble, 3:05.
Word Wizard
27 Oct 2009, 08:36
2:07 today. That was a good one!
Word Maven
27 Oct 2009, 04:50
For some reason I couldn't get the puzzle to load yesterday so I missed out. 1:54 for today.
Word Wizard
26 Oct 2009, 13:44
A 1:21?! Excellent! But before I give up my title of Word Wizard, believe it or not I got a 1:13. I have to admit I did look at the clues once toward the very end:)
Kathy
26 Oct 2009, 07:58
1:21 on a Monday morning! Didn't even look at the clues.
Word Wizard
23 Oct 2009, 09:12
Wow it was all clicking this morning. 1:40!! I didn't even look at the questions until the last three words. It was a good puzzle day! Have a great weekend guys!
Kathy
23 Oct 2009, 08:27
WooHoo, 2:12 today! Not bad for a achy, rainy morning.
Word Maven
23 Oct 2009, 04:12
I "stumbled and fell" this morning, 3:12. My touchpad is partly to blame for being uncooperative, but the bigger problem was me looking for the wrong word. Good luck you two.
Word Wizard
22 Oct 2009, 12:31
Nice work Kathy! Game On! :)
Kathy
22 Oct 2009, 09:10
Yeaaa, 1:22 today. I'm back in the saddle!
Word Wizard
22 Oct 2009, 08:59
Wow! Great time. And I see what you mean. Those Carriebean countries just jumped out at you:) I did it in 1:43.
Word Maven
22 Oct 2009, 05:12
So, this one was apparently easy for me as I did it in 1:12. It was over before I knew it.
Word Wizard
21 Oct 2009, 11:01
2:26 today. Pretty fun one today. Units of time were a little tough to think of.
Kathy
21 Oct 2009, 07:48
Oh dear, that was brutal. I should know better than to attempt this before my coffee! Yesterday was good though with a 2:48.
Word Maven
21 Oct 2009, 04:14
Several categories gave me trouble today, 3:57. Good mental work out.
Word Wizard
20 Oct 2009, 09:34
Not too bad today. 2:35. I didn't look at the clues for quite a while and that may have hurt me:)
Word Maven
20 Oct 2009, 03:53
Well done! The poker hands were a problem for me and stopped me in my tracks. Today was only o.k. at 3:19, birds, grr.
Word Wizard
19 Oct 2009, 09:57
1:49!! Got on one of those rolls today where the words just started jumping off the page. Got stuck a little bit but never too long. Good luck!
Word Maven
17 Oct 2009, 03:58
Zero gave me trouble as well. I don't know how long I was looking straight at it and not seeing it. Today I got stuck when trying to come up with a second organ. I had several in mind, but it wasn't either of them... 2:45 anyway.
Kathy
16 Oct 2009, 14:30
3:11 for me. I should have read your comment before doing the puzzle cause I was stuck on zero too!
Word Wizard
16 Oct 2009, 10:16
Hi Kathy--Glad to know there are others having Word Round Up fun out there:) 2:49 for me today. Kind of a tough one. I don't often think of zero as a number for some reason:) Good luck!
Kathy
15 Oct 2009, 11:44
I've been doing these for a couple of weeks now and haven't beat you guys yet. Been close though! Today was 2:45. I play these at work on my break or lunch hour for a little fun.
Word Wizard
15 Oct 2009, 09:57
Wow! 1:15. Impressive. The pressure was on and I couldn't pull it out. 2:36 for me. Isthmus!! We can't be the only two people out there doing this puzzle. Can anyone beat a 1:15 today?!
Word Maven
15 Oct 2009, 03:57
Sometimes I amaze myself, 1:15 this morning. I'll just rest on my laurels for a bit now.
Word Wizard
14 Oct 2009, 09:12
Nice work. 2:51 for me. You say Autumn, I say Fall:)
Word Maven
14 Oct 2009, 04:40
A 2:14 this morning in spite of my brain feeling fuzzy. More coffee please.
Word Wizard
13 Oct 2009, 09:00
3:17. It's not easy to think of five canines:)
Word Maven
09 Oct 2009, 05:31
4:10, hanging head in shame. There's no excuse for having as much trouble with the parts of the eye as I did.
Word Wizard
08 Oct 2009, 12:40
I think increasing your computer's speed is cheating:)

Well, I broke the 2:00 mark with a 1:54!

FYI-Scorpio is a zodiac sign not Scorpion:)
Word Maven
08 Oct 2009, 05:04
Aren't you glad Mediterranean wouldn't fit in the puzzle?

I stunned myself with a 1:23 today. I've been working on boosting my computer's speed because it's been positively crawling for several weeks. I think I succeeded.
Word Wizard
07 Oct 2009, 08:26
2:43. Did a little better today. Learned how to spell arctic ocean:)
Word Wizard
06 Oct 2009, 10:10
3:13. Is it just me or are these getting harder?:) October was staring me right in the face!
Word Maven
06 Oct 2009, 05:37
4:23 Note to self, read clues carefully.
Word Wizard
05 Oct 2009, 09:19
3:31. Boy, that was a tough one. Is it just because it is Monday morning?:)
Word Maven
05 Oct 2009, 04:42
3:52. Iran was my undoing. I had convinced myself that Mali would be the last four letter country.
Word Wizard
02 Oct 2009, 09:05
2:02 today! I like your strategy. I do the same thing, just go until no more words jump out at me:) Have a great weekend! Thanks for the challenge and playing along. If I don't get to the puzzle this weekend I will be back Monday.
Word Maven
01 Oct 2009, 05:20
2:05 today. This has been a long good score streak, any day now I'll come up with a 5 or 6 minute solution time. Signs of the Zodiac is an example of a category that is almost always my undoing.
Word Maven
30 Sep 2009, 16:33
I hate to admit this because it may help you, but I don't even read what I'm looking for until I don't see anything obvious. I start with the top left corner, and there is always a diagonal word. Then I just look for words--it helps to be a speed reader. When nothing jumps out at me I look to see what I'm looking for. Usually I already have a good idea because of what I've found.
Word Wizard
30 Sep 2009, 10:36
A 2:40 today. Man, one of those units of measure was tough. I've never used that word:) And the four flowers really turned out to be four bodies of water. That threw me a little. I may try that other puzzle but only after I do this one on Arthritis Today's site.
Word Maven
30 Sep 2009, 03:16
1:38 today, still pretty good. There is a bigger Word Roundup here...
http://www.uclickgames.com/online/games/daily/ucwrc
Word Wizard
29 Sep 2009, 08:53
I knew 1:31 was going to be tough to beat so I had to have any extra cup of coffee before I started. It didn't help though. You got me today Word Maven. I came in at 2:18. Nicely done. But I'll be back tomorrow!:)
Word Maven
29 Sep 2009, 04:02
2:07 for yesterday's puzzle, darn it. Today was much better at 1:31.
Word Wizard
28 Sep 2009, 10:04
Hey Word Maven,

Sorry I missed Friday's puzzle but your 1:18 time is very impressive. You are giving me a run for my money so I had to pick it up a notch and I did today's puzzle in 1:25. How'd you do?
Word Maven
25 Sep 2009, 05:04
My goal is finish in under two minutes--so I'm more than satisfied with today's 1:18. I wonder how Word Wizard will do.
Word Wizard
24 Sep 2009, 10:57
I was on a roll today. Time was 2:24. Fining four-letter mammals was fun and not as hard as I thought it would be. Didn't think I knew a French sci-fi author but I did.
Word Wizard
23 Sep 2009, 09:05
Today's time 3:36. Seven religious titles was fun but a little tough. And I studied Latin so the Spanish terms were a bit difficult until I figured out what the words were. Good Luck!
Word Wizard
22 Sep 2009, 10:58
Wow! I impressed myself today with a time of 2:52. I didn't think finding 9 major rivers of the world would be too easy. Good Luck!
Word Wizard
18 Sep 2009, 13:59
OK. Today's time to beat is 3:47. I was rolling along until that last school class.
Word Wizard
17 Sep 2009, 09:05
I'm back! It's been a while since I rounded up some words. Today's puzzle was tough I have to admit. I completed in a time of 4:26. I challenge all to best that time. I'll come back every day and post my time and see who can beat it. It will be a fun little challenge:) Have a great day!
ualunda
19 Aug 2009, 09:16
i like word roundup. keeps you thinking.
MELBA WALTON
18 Aug 2009, 14:14
how do i know my time?
Linda S.
21 Jul 2009, 15:28
This was my first time on the word game and I was just awful. I will not tell you how long it took me, but a long time. But I will do better the next time. Very interesting and made my mind work!!!
East
21 May 2009, 14:28
THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!
samantha
01 Apr 2009, 00:54
they all are very fun to play
Word Wizard
16 Mar 2009, 08:28
1:17!!? Ok, I said I was a little off. Time to work my magic. Nice work Queenie, you're going to be tough to beat:)
word roundup queen
12 Mar 2009, 15:42
Sorry, Wizard. I did it in 1:17.
Word Wizard
12 Mar 2009, 14:21
Ok, I gave everyone a little bit more of chance to beat my time Word Roundup today. Only did it in 2:16 today. I was a little off today:)
Word Wizard
11 Mar 2009, 10:58
I challenge anyone to beat my time of 2:10 for today's Word Roundup. Good Luck!
Karen
06 Mar 2009, 13:57
I really enjoy playing sudoku and the word
roundup. They're great!
George
17 Feb 2009, 10:31
Love the games. The WORD roundup is really fun. My Dad loves crosswords so I forwarded the link to him. THANKS.

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