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1.
  The Quick Brown Fox   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A pangram is a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet. Here are ten pangrams with a word missing. Simply work out the missing word from the definition.
Easier, 10 Qns, Snowman, Nov 19 24
Easier
Snowman gold member
Nov 19 24
230 plays
2.
Colour My Words Again
  Colour My Words Again   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
These ten pictures are simply some clues in a colour. Just put the two together and come up with a saying, phrase, book, TV show or movie. One of the words is always the colour it is written in, the other (or others) refer to the written clue.
Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Jan 09 24
Average
Midget40 gold member
Jan 09 24
523 plays
3.
  What Happens in Vegas?   popular trivia quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
This is a spangram/word search puzzle. A spangram is a word that will cross the grid from one end to the other and will provide the theme for the words you're searching for. Please read the instructions to find out how to play.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 16 25
Very Easy
pollucci19 gold member
Aug 16 25
276 plays
4.
  Mammal Madness   popular trivia quiz  
Label Quiz
 16 Qns
There are sixteen mammals hiding in this grid, using their unnatural camouflage to try to avoid being discovered. Can you find them all in their mixed up format?
Very Easy, 16 Qns, reedy, Jul 18 25
Very Easy
reedy gold member
Jul 18 25
409 plays
5.
  Body Parts Word Square Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you help Mr. Anatomy to find out ten body parts hidden in the word squares? An example is provided in the first question. Have fun and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Dec 16 07
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
771 plays
6.
Colour My Words
  Colour My Words    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
These ten pictures are simply some clues in a colour. Just put the two together and come up with a saying, phrase, book, TV show or movie. One of the words is always the colour it is written in, the other (or others) refer to the written clue
Tough, 10 Qns, Midget40, Dec 13 23
Tough
Midget40 gold member
Dec 13 23
387 plays
7.
Answer Smash Animals
  Answer Smash - Animals   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
based on "Richard Osman's House of Games"
Smash the answer to the question together with the subject of the picture to produce a single word answer. The title picture is a llama. The clue is 'Spanish rice dish', which is paella. Smashing paella and llama together gives 'paellama' as the answer.
Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Sep 05 23
Average
Lottie1001 gold member
Sep 05 23
974 plays
8.
Magic Eye What Are You Staring At
  Magic Eye: What Are You Staring At?   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Deep focus, not out of focus. A stereogram, or "magic eye" image is one in which a 3 dimensional image can be hidden in a 2 dimensional image. Not everyone can see these, but with a little experimentation maybe you can?
Tough, 10 Qns, Terry, Oct 22 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Tough
Terry editor
Oct 22 22
2707 plays
9.
  Traditional Paradoxes editor best quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
A paradox is an assertion that: 1) seems false but is actually true; 2) an assertion that seems true but is actually false; 3) faulty reasoning; or 4) the truth or falsity is indeterminable. See if you can reason through the following paradoxes!
Tough, 5 Qns, padfoot1979, Nov 17 14
Tough
padfoot1979
17067 plays
10.
The Ten Insufferable Keys of Dr Mads Mansion
  The Ten Insufferable Keys of Dr. Mad's Mansion editor best quiz   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
They warned us Dr. Mad's invitation to dinner at his dark mansion had contained all the warning signs of maniacal betrayal. They were right. Scour each image to solve Dr. Mad's puzzles and escape his meandering mansion, a challenge for all who dare!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, trident, Mar 25 20
Very Difficult
trident editor
Mar 25 20
161 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Try rearranging the letters of COAST again, this time getting a word that is a food item popular in which cuisine?

From Quiz "From Coast to Coaster"




11.
  Add Letters and Remove Backbones   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquisitions", this quiz challenges you to take a CAPITALISED word, add some letters and anagram to find an invertebrate! Oh, and be sure to remove any backbones which you may find along the way.
Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Sep 09 10
Average
doublemm gold member
4979 plays
12.
  It's the End of the Line for You    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's an acrostic -- with a twist. For each clue, figure out which word is being described. Each one relates in some way to a conclusion or ending. (Some words are challenging!) Note the last letter of the first nine answers -- you'll use them at the end.
Average, 10 Qns, MrNobody97, Jul 24 23
Average
MrNobody97 gold member
Jul 24 23
147 plays
13.
Unclaimed
  Unclaimed    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Twenty-five years after my friend and I were victorious in the "IQ Kwis", I decided to use the yet unclaimed techniques of this TV show. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Jun 25 18
Average
JanIQ gold member
472 plays
14.
  Forward   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An abecedarian word has its letters in alphabetical order. Move forward through the alphabet and identify these words. No answers will have repeat letters. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, Triviaballer, Oct 17 17
Easier
Triviaballer gold member
1082 plays
15.
  Fun Definitions to Challenge You   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Here are ten light-hearted "definitions" for you to puzzle over and match up. They're not what they seem at first - but yet they are. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Sep 29 17
Average
Creedy gold member
649 plays
16.
  Ten Little White Lies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Follow my directions, and in only 10 steps, you will have a completely different phrase!
Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Jun 16 11
Average
salami_swami gold member
8353 plays
17.
A Legendary Quote
  A Legendary Quote    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
The name of a "legend" is hidden within a quote by that legend. Can you correctly solve the clues and "transfer" the letters of the answers to the grid, thereby creating the quote and revealing the legend?
Tough, 10 Qns, ClarkyB, Jun 14 17
Tough
ClarkyB
619 plays
18.
  Getting Down to Business   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The dropped letters from these business- and office-related terms will spell out an additional related word. However, each of the first 14 answers must be the words without these dropped letters. Ladies and gentlemen, let's get down to business.
Easier, 15 Qns, eburge, Nov 30 14
Easier
eburge gold member
698 plays
19.
  Code Breaker   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm sure you've all done Caesar codes and Cryptograms. Here are a few nonstandard codes occasionally used in puzzles that might be a bit more difficult to crack, but if you can recognize them, you are a step ahead!
Difficult, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Mar 05 17
Difficult
WesleyCrusher editor
2235 plays
20.
  Last Letter First Letter   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From question 2 onwards, each answer starts with the last letter of the previous answer, e.g. HousE - ElephanT - TomatO - Oscar All answers are ONE WORD!
Average, 10 Qns, ClarkyB, Jul 27 16
Average
ClarkyB
694 plays
21.
  There's Only One Way to Do It   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten general knowledge questions each with four possible answers that take the form of fractured words, anagrams, missing vowels and add a letter puzzles. There is only one way to answer each question, which is it? (UK pronunciation)
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jul 22 15
Average
jonnowales gold member
399 plays
22.
  The Ten Gates of the Sphinxes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The fountain of infinite knowledge is hidden behind ten gates, each guarded by a fierce and lethal sphinx. Only a correct passphrase will get you past each one - can you figure them out? (Take your time with this one, it's not a two-minute game!)
Average, 10 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Nov 24 11
Average
WesleyCrusher editor
1898 plays
23.
  The Snows of Yesterday    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What happened to the snows of yesterday? This is a hidden word letter ladder. By the end you should be able to answer that question. Watch out for red herrings.
Average, 10 Qns, Lottie1001, Apr 05 18
Average
Lottie1001 gold member
1231 plays
24.
  Computer Keyboard Symbols: Who Needs Words?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's another quiz from my kids. Based on a puzzle book my son Stephen has, this should be pretty easy. Simply choose the standard keyboard symbol that represents the missing word(s) in the phrases provided. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, doorsfan58, Aug 24 17
Easier
doorsfan58
1693 plays
25.
  Words found in Roman Numerals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Simply by using letters representing Roman numerals all of the following words can be formed. Can you make out each of the words in question?
Easier, 10 Qns, moonraker2, Mar 02 13
Easier
moonraker2 gold member
496 plays
26.
  Tower of Babelfish    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The defunct Alta Vista Babelfish page would translate phrases into different languages. If you translate from English to French then back to English,e.g., the results can be unintended- and hilarious! What was I really trying to say?
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw, Oct 11 19
Tough
crisw gold member
Oct 11 19
4777 plays
27.
  Multiplicity!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One quiz but two ways to approach it: drop-a-letter and fractured words. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the multiplicity!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jul 07 15
Average
jonnowales gold member
406 plays
28.
  Speaking in Code    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome! In this quiz, I will give you a coded message. All you have to do is decipher it. I will not use any codes that do not actually exist as a distinct code. For all you detectives out there, good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, dustman77, Jul 16 12
Average
dustman77
435 plays
29.
  Tom Swifties   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tom Swifties are adverbial puns. You supply the adverb! It's easiest to explain with a couple of examples! 'I don't think I'll be in school today,' Tom said... The answer is 'absently.' 'I lost my news magazine,' said Tom...the answer is 'timelessly.'
Tough, 10 Qns, crisw, Mar 31 11
Tough
crisw gold member
5099 plays
30.
  Golden ... Fifty    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
For my golden jubilee of quiz writing I need fifty answers. Going from 'golden' to 'fifty' you need to either add, remove or change a letter, or rearrange the letters to get the next word. All the words can be made from the letters in 'golden fifty'.
Average, 25 Qns, Lottie1001, Nov 26 14
Average
Lottie1001 gold member
255 plays
31.
  Interwoven    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
For each question, three examples of a particular category have been interwoven. Unweave the words and match them to their category. For example, D-R-o-L-i-w-e-g-f-h-n-t-t unweaves to Down, Right, and Left, which match to the category Directions.
Average, 10 Qns, ClarkyB, Dec 16 17
Average
ClarkyB
182 plays
32.
  Compact #1    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Three answers to three clues make one nonsensical word for the answer. Sounds hard, not really. The answers to question 2 and 3 follow on from each other. A complete worked example is included.
Average, 15 Qns, Auszev, Nov 17 04
Average
Auszev
1835 plays
33.
  Darwin Evolves!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you help Mr Darwin find his famous ship? For each clue, adapt the previous answer by one letter and rearrange to find the fittest answer!
Average, 10 Qns, garymeadows, Dec 05 18
Average
garymeadows
203 plays
34.
  The Larch    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi Gang, thanks for playing! Starting with "LARCH" drop a letter each time and rearrange to form a new 5-letter word. Question 10 will reveal a new tree which is an anagram of all nine letters newly added to each clue. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Apr 25 15
Average
coachpauly
231 plays
35.
  Let's Take Five    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An Author Challenge suggested by LeoDaVinci is the title. Let's Take Five letters from each featured word. Those 5 letters spell out a word. Choose the answer that defines the 5-letter word we removed.
Average, 10 Qns, Billkozy, Aug 14 20
Average
Billkozy
Aug 14 20
138 plays
36.
  The Lost Quiz of Glen DaLeachi   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Uglybird and Richicago have gained possession of the legendary "Lost Quiz of Glen DaLeachi", purported to contain the name of one of FunTrivia's keys to success. Help them solve the puzzle of the DaLeachi code.
Average, 10 Qns, uglybird, Dec 31 15
Average
uglybird
2285 plays
37.
  Hexadecimal Words    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Let's define a "hexadecimal word" as a word consisting ONLY of the letters ABCDEF. Consequently, it is also a valid hexadecimal number. The question body is a linguistic lead to the word and the hint is a mathematical lead to its decimal value. Enjoy!
Tough, 15 Qns, gentlegiant17, Aug 16 07
Tough
gentlegiant17
967 plays
38.
  Tree, bark!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
We all know cinnamon is a bark and aspirin can be made from willow bark, but did you know you can make any tree bark? But be careful not to bark up the wrong tree or you will find yourself disembarking from the treehouse all too quickly!
Difficult, 15 Qns, WesleyCrusher, Nov 15 09
Difficult
WesleyCrusher editor
471 plays
39.
  Word Square Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each square contains letters that will make up meaningful words in every row and column. Can you find the missing word? An example is provided in the first question. Have fun and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Nov 27 07
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
998 plays
40.
  Compact #3    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Answer three or four clues and make one nonsensical word. Sounds hard, not really. A complete worked example is included.
Average, 15 Qns, Auszev, Jan 11 05
Average
Auszev
588 plays
41.
  It's All Roman To Me    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
1 + 50 + 50, when converted to Roman numerals, spells the word 'ILL'. But so does 49 + 50. The challenge is to figure out which clue leads to which word. Note: Liberties taken with numbering to enhance game play.
Average, 10 Qns, nutmeglad, Aug 21 25
Average
nutmeglad
Aug 21 25
2268 plays
42.
  Compact #2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Answers to three or four clues make one nonsensical word for the answer. Sounds hard, not really. A worked example is included.
Tough, 15 Qns, Auszev, Dec 31 04
Tough
Auszev
726 plays
43.
  Juggling Letters   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Take a letter from one word; add it to the other word; create two new synonymous words. Example: "TAR and RIPE" become "tear rip" after moving the "E." Type only the 2 new words for answers. Do not alter word order or add slashes or punctuation marks.
Average, 10 Qns, alaspooryoric, Apr 15 11
Average
alaspooryoric gold member
448 plays
44.
  Anagrammatic Ladder Of Letters (With A Twist)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's my ladder: rung N+1 is an N+1 letter word which is an anagram of the N letters of rung N plus a new letter. Unlike a real ladder, at a certain rung you might want to skip a few upwards, then reverse and climb the skipped ones at ease.
Tough, 10 Qns, gentlegiant17, Mar 26 07
Tough
gentlegiant17
354 plays
45.
  Done with the winG    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Teasing your brains with ten words which maintain a meaning when their first and last letters are switched.
Average, 10 Qns, gentlegiant17, Aug 28 17
Average
gentlegiant17
210 plays
46.
  Shifty Words   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Use dictionary definitions to identify word pairs which differ by a constant shift of letters. Example inside.
Tough, 10 Qns, gentlegiant17, Jun 03 08
Tough
gentlegiant17
633 plays
47.
  Calculator Words    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A calculator word is a word that can be spelled using a calculator. Description and example in question one. Enjoy!
Impossible, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Oct 10 12
Impossible
salami_swami gold member
506 plays
48.
  Patchwork - Languages    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Four words are given. Choosing the correct letter will give the answer. All the answers are different types of languages.
Tough, 10 Qns, Auszev, May 27 17
Tough
Auszev
837 plays
49.
  Belay That Order!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Inspired by Eburge, I decided to write a Follow My Directions quiz of my own. Simply follow my directions to come up with an ending phrase.
Average, 15 Qns, salami_swami, Aug 26 10
Average
salami_swami gold member
525 plays
50.
  Where the Truth Lies    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Starting with the words "Where the Truth Lies", follow the directions to reach a place where the truth lies!
Average, 15 Qns, PDAZ, Jan 06 11
Average
PDAZ gold member
493 plays
51.
  From Coast to Coaster    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have taken up the Player Author Challenge suggested by WeslerCrusher: "From Coast to Coaster." In this quiz, there will be examples of words that exist within the word "coast" and also in words leading up to the word "coaster".
Average, 10 Qns, Billkozy, Apr 15 20
Average
Billkozy
Apr 15 20
189 plays
52.
  Noah's Ark Word Square Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Uh oh... 10 animals are hidden in word squares. Can you spot them? An example is provided in question one. Enjoy and thanks for playing!
Tough, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Oct 27 08
Tough
Matthew_07 gold member
731 plays
53.
  Progressive Words    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Use my cryptic, dictionary, and mathematical hints to identify words formed by an arithmetic progression of letters. Example inside.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, gentlegiant17, Mar 13 08
Very Difficult
gentlegiant17
313 plays
54.
  A Little Crossword    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To solve this crossword puzzle you need to draw (or imagine) a 4 by 4 grid. Definitions are given for each down, across and diagonal words.
Average, 10 Qns, Kabdanis, Dec 05 06
Average
Kabdanis gold member
1461 plays
55.
  A Rich and Birdy Brainteaser    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A trojan program has hijacked Richicago and Uglybird and locked them into a quiz template on the evil web site - SadTrivia. Answer the assortment of brainteasers and solve the final scramble to free them from their captors.
Tough, 10 Qns, uglybird, May 23 06
Tough
uglybird
963 plays
56.
  Word Bed - Geographical Features    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Three words are given. Choosing the correct letter will give the answer. An example of how the quiz works is given. All the answers are different geographical terms.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Auszev, May 27 17
Difficult
Auszev
584 plays
57.
  10 Letter Words    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All of these words are nouns that are 10 letters long. I give you 4 letters, in order, from somewhere in the word, and you try to guess the word! Sound easy? P.S.- spelling counts!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, crisw, Mar 05 07
Very Difficult
crisw gold member
2639 plays
58.
  Help! I'm Inside These Phrases!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Can you identify these phrases that have the letters H, E, L, and P in that order?
Difficult, 15 Qns, geniusonwheels, Jul 07 13
Difficult
geniusonwheels
248 plays
59.
  State Fragments!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here it is: I'll give you the name of certain states, and you create a word out of the abbreviations for them! Ex. California, Arkansas = Car. (CA+AR) Words do not have to be spelled the same as the abbreviations.
Average, 10 Qns, jacoasso, Mar 31 20
Average
jacoasso
Mar 31 20
4619 plays
60.
  Finding Your Inner "Llama"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In an attempt for you to find the llama within yourself, see if you can identify the phrases that have the letters L,L,A,M,and A appear in that order in the phrase.
Difficult, 10 Qns, geniusonwheels, Jul 07 13
Difficult
geniusonwheels
188 plays
61.
  Mmm... Bacon    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love bacon, but who doesn't? Well, in order to please your appetite, see if you can find the phrases that have the letters B,A,C,O, and N in that order.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, geniusonwheels, Jul 07 13
Very Difficult
geniusonwheels
369 plays
62.
  More Crazy Mixed Up Clues    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each entry is the scrambled name of a person either real or fictional. A clue to the name is contained in the entry itself.
Impossible, 10 Qns, richicago, May 08 06
Impossible
richicago
847 plays
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