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Where's puzzles gone?

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Lazysundayafternoon2024 · 02/11/2024 07:05

Hey, where have the puzzles gone? It's been replaced by Black Friday. Is it coming back?

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tribpot · 29/11/2024 06:30

It looks as if puzzles have stopped working again. Guessword and Number fit are showing the "oops, something went wrong" message and Codeword seems to have vanished completely.

Sakuem · 21/11/2024 15:22

Today the crossword clue format seems to have changed.
was confused at first how each clue had 3 different words, until realised that the answers were a word that could go in a phrase with 3 separate words.
Still very challenging though.
Is it this style just for today, or will it be sticking with this style of clue for a while?
just curious.
TIA
xx

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Sethera · 05/11/2024 07:34

Guessword is back this morning 😀

Sethera · 04/11/2024 16:56

@HebeMumsnet Codeword is back for me, but not Guessword Sad

Helleofabore · 04/11/2024 10:51

You know me @HebeMumsnet . I am a creature of habit. Very few mornings goes past without some MN interaction and didn’t you put the puzzles there to make the site even stickier? So we stick around even longer? 😁

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HebeMumsnet · 04/11/2024 09:48

That was fast work spotting that @Helleofabore ! We were just popping on to say that it should be fixed now. Do shout if any further issues.

In terms of finding them, puzzles in the yellow button are replaced with Black Friday for the moment, but you can still find them under the More menu if anyone is struggling to locate them.

Happy puzzling!

Helleofabore · 04/11/2024 09:44

THANK YOU!! Codeword is BACK!

Wattleanddaub · 04/11/2024 00:47

Any updates on getting Puzzles fixed @JoMumsnet ?

WrinklesShminkles · 03/11/2024 19:26

Same, chrome on galaxy s23

swiftyscakes · 03/11/2024 19:02

Past 3 days I've been able to play crossword and sudoku but the other 3 games have all had "oops, somethings gone wrong" messages. Please sort it out, MNHQ!!

Sethera · 03/11/2024 16:25

Yes, Guessword and Codeword not working for me (Safari desktop) or on DH's Chromebook. Missing them muchly.

YoniHuman · 03/11/2024 16:21

TeaandHobnobs · 02/11/2024 23:51

Same as @Sakuem - only crossword and sudoku are working for me, all others showing the “oops” page posted above.
Iphone, Safari browser.

I still have the same as above on both the iPhone and iPad.

JewelleryCat · 03/11/2024 11:55

Same as a poster above, I can get crossword and sudoku but the other three have error messages. I hope it’s fixed soon, I enjoy guessword

Deboragh · 03/11/2024 11:49

Squareroot · 02/11/2024 08:09

It’s all gone wrong since the IT folk have changed the settings promoting bloody Black Friday. Just says “oops, something’s gone wrong”. Now can’t get my daily fix of codeword!

I'm getting crossword and sudoku ok, but the other three have error messages.

Twinkletwinklelil · 03/11/2024 04:28

tribpot · 02/11/2024 08:40

Puzzles have been broken for a couple of days, unclear if MN even know?

However, this led me to find out where the content is sourced from - https://business.puzzler.com/examples/

You will get an ad about how you can drive traffic to your website if you use their puzzles, but they're all there and more besides.

Thanks so much for this!!!

Farmgoose · 03/11/2024 03:44

Thanks for the tips. It may be sad but doing code word with a cup of tea is how I start my day!
Broken for me on ios and Safari since the Black Friday banner went in.

TeaandHobnobs · 02/11/2024 23:51

Same as @Sakuem - only crossword and sudoku are working for me, all others showing the “oops” page posted above.
Iphone, Safari browser.

Sakuem · 02/11/2024 22:35

Still can't get into it.
hopefully tomorrow.

thanks to the other members who've posted alternative puzxles to try in the meantime 😊👍
xx

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Sakuem · 02/11/2024 22:30

JoMumsnet · 02/11/2024 19:51

@tribpot it's strange, because they're definitely still there for some of us!

Could those of you who are seeing broken links please let us know which device and browser and version of the site you're using, so we can see where the problem lies?

Thanks in advance.

Iphone 14, and browser is Safari.
Crossword is working, but Codeword and Guessword were saying "something wrong" on their respective pages.
I'll try again now that Mumsnet are aware, in case it's been fixed since then.
xx

MNHQ
JoMumsnet · 02/11/2024 21:44

Thanks for all the info - we'll hopefully get the puzzles back on track for you very soon.

Squareroot · 02/11/2024 21:11

Mumsnet HQ replied to my harrumphing email with: “Thank you for getting in touch, we have now flagged this with our tech team who will resolve the issue as soon as possible.”

mechanicalpencil · 02/11/2024 20:39

The Word puzzle GAE has an error message
On both iPad and latest iphone

tribpot · 02/11/2024 20:31

Edge on Mac, Windows and Android all gives the same error. Sudoku is working but Codeword, Guessword and Numberfit don't.

Just tried Safari on Mac - same result.

Gumbo · 02/11/2024 20:17

I'm using Android 11 and Chrome...just get a message saying oops, something went wrong...

Ambleen · 02/11/2024 20:12

I use laptop and Firefox, I can do Suduko and crossword but the others have been broken for 3-4 days