Penny a Word: A Word Game for Seniors
Word Games
Penny a Word is a word game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Long ago, a telegram cost money for every word. Cross out the words you can do without.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
What to expect
A game on Easy has 8 rounds. On Harder the line at the top says: “Tap each word we do not need.”
How to play Penny a Word
- Tap Play now. Penny a Word opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Tap the word we do not need.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: One or two words to cut.
- Medium: Two to four words to cut.
- Harder: Long notes. Many words to cut.
Why people enjoy it
Penny a Word is a pleasant way to play with words for a few minutes, and the big letters are easy on the eyes. It is all about finding the right word, at a gentle pace.
Games like Penny a Word
Players who like Penny a Word often go on to Crossing Words. Two words cross on a letter they share. Find the letter where they can meet. Pocket Words is another good pick. Some long words carry a short word of the same meaning, the way a mother kangaroo carries her baby. Find it. And for a change of pace, there is Word Snake. Words hide end to end in a long line of letters. Find each one by tapping its first letter, then its last. One more to note: Peel the Word. Long words are built around a smaller root word. Peel off the front and back bits to find it.
Questions
Is Penny a Word easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: One or two words to cut. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Long notes. Many words to cut.
Do I need to download anything to play Penny a Word?
No. Penny a Word opens in your web browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Text size can be made bigger in Settings.
Are there other games like Penny a Word?
Yes. ElderWit.com has 2,000+ games, and the Word Games page lists the ones closest to Penny a Word. All of them have large print and no ads.
More Word Games
- Crossing WordsTwo words cross on a letter they share. Find the letter where they can meet.
- Pocket WordsSome long words carry a short word of the same meaning, the way a mother kangaroo carries her baby.
- Word SnakeWords hide end to end in a long line of letters.
- Peel the WordLong words are built around a smaller root word.
- Print ShopThe printer has a small box of metal letters.
- Dictionary HuntFind a word in the dictionary.
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