Our Story
Stillwater started with a simple observation: millions of people work crosswords, word searches, and Sudoku puzzles every single day — in books, newspapers, and magazines — and sometimes they just get stuck.
Not stuck enough to give up. Just stuck enough to need a little nudge. A hint. A quick check. Something to get them moving again without spoiling the whole puzzle or sending them down a rabbit hole of unhelpful search results.
So we built the tools we wished existed. Free, fast, and focused. No accounts to create. No apps to download. No paywalls. Just help, right when you need it.
That's our philosophy in three words. The best puzzles are offline. The best moments are unplugged. We just make sure you're never completely on your own when you hit a wall.
Our Free Tools
Every tool on this site is completely free — no signup, no download, no hidden costs. Ever.
What We Believe
- Puzzles are good for your brain — and better for your soul than another hour of scrolling.
- Asking for help isn't cheating. It's how you keep going.
- Free should mean free — not "free until we ask for your email."
- The best technology disappears into the background and just works.
- Ink on paper will never go out of style.
From Stillwater Publishing
Stillwater Puzzle Tools is part of the Stillwater family of brands. We also publish 78+ printable puzzle books on Amazon through Stillwater Puzzle Press, and offer free screen-time and wellness tools through Stillwater Focus Tools.
Everything we make is rooted in the same belief — that offline time is valuable time, and the right tools make it even better.
Contact Us
Have a question, suggestion, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you.
Email: stillwaterfocustools@gmail.com
Website: stillwaterpuzzletools.com